WHAT?! It's the end of Season 1 everyone!

To wrap things up, we're diving into a complex topic we can all relate to: hyphenated identities.

We'll be getting personal, sharing our own experiences and struggles with self-identification, both now and growing up. You'll hear about the two main viewpoints on hyphenated identities, along with the pressure to explain yourself in a way that feels truly representative. We'll also discuss the challenge of balancing all the threads of your identity.

This topic is surprisingly complex, with debates raging across society, academia, and even grammar! But at the heart of it all lies a simple question: "How do YOU identify?"

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Hey everyone! This episode gets personal as we delve into the topic of risk aversion in our own Brown communities, especially for immigrants and their children.

We kick things off by being real with you. Launching this podcast? It was a rollercoaster of excitement and hesitation – Completely embodying this theme, right? We explore the idea that many of us, you know, "sharp people with a lot to offer," often gravitate towards practical paths with clear-cut success – doctor, lawyer, engineer. Safe choices, with a roadmap, especially for immigrants and first-generation folks finding their way in a new world.

But what about the artist's path, the entrepreneur's leap? This episode doesn't shy away from the challenges Brown folks face when venturing outside those traditional lanes. Creative fields, for example, lack that clear definition of success, making them inherently riskier. It's no wonder there can be a natural pull towards playing it safe within our communities.

We weave our own stories into the discussion, exploring how our identities as second-generation Brown women shape how we approach risk ourselves.

The big question we tackle this episode: Is risk aversion holding us back, or is it a strategic approach in this new world for our families? Tune in to find out!

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While we touch on topics relating to mental health, Dr. Anu and Dr. Rashmi are not licensed mental health professionals, and this podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only. This podcast is not to be taken as professional advice. If you are seeking professional advice, please contact a mental health professional

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Never have I ever... felt like I didn't deserve a seat at the table? In this episode, Dr. Anu and Dr. Rashmi dive deep into the struggles of imposter syndrome and the overwhelming pressure to constantly learn and document everything we do. They'll share their own experiences and explore the research of Dr. Aurora Chang on hyperdocumentation.

In this episode, we will explore:

• What is imposter syndrome and why does it plague so many successful people?
• Why do we feel the constant need to learn and document everything?
• How can we break free from these cycles and finally feel confident in our abilities?
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Don't miss out on all things Gupshup!

Instagram: @heytheredrvarma

Substack: https://gupshuplab.substack.com/

While we touch on topics relating to mental health, Dr. Anu and Dr. Rashmi are not licensed mental health professionals, and this podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only. This podcast is not to be taken as professional advice. If you are seeking professional advice, please contact a mental health professional

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