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That's Enough (with The Tidy Rebel)Navigating Culture As an Immigrant Without Dying From Perfectionism, with Anya CherriceIn America, the patriarchy is always judging our worth based on an outward image of productivity, contribution, and potential value to others. But who comes up with the "standard" of worth? This metric for measuring success is already BS, and even more so when you're considered an outsider trying to find your way in the good ol US of A. When you're an immigrant, you might think of the patriarchy as your disapproving Aunty - whose expectations you can never live up to, no matter how perfectly you check off all the boxes.Anya Cherrice, helps immigrants and...2021-08-1943 min
The Homesickness CureWhat's New For The Homesickness Cure PodcastThe Homesickness Cure is going on hiatus. But don't panic yet :). Listen to this episode to learn why and what's in store for the future.
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When Natalya was a little girl, she couldn’t forget the reaction of her grandmother upon visiting her. After a long time of not being able to see her, her grandmother was shocked and almost griefed that Natalya had grown a head full of curly hair.
This is because growing up in the apartheid regime in South Africa, having straight hair meant that you can get better educational opportunities and better treatment from society in general.
At such a tender age, Natalya learned that even something as personal as your own hair ca...2021-04-0841 minThe Homesickness CureWhy Every Immigrant Should Consider Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Even If It's HardIntro
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be a strong and independent person, but it can become a toxic thing once we ignore our emotional needs and deny ourselves the help that we need.
The immigrant experience is unique and can be complicated at times, and so trying to be independent from a community or from getting expert help may do you more harm than good.
When we do not allow ourselves these moments of vulnerability, we put ourselves at risk of becoming even more vulnerable and confused about our immigrant journey an...2021-04-0652 minThe Homesickness CureHow Immigrants Can Overcome The Overwhelm They Feel From PerfectionismIntro
Moving to a new country to start a new life is no easy feat. Whatever generation of immigrant you are, we’ve all experienced being underestimated or perhaps discriminated against because of our race or culture.
Because of this, we might find ourselves over performing and always trying to please others so that we can survive, and to “prove people wrong” about their misconceptions about us. And we do not deserve that kind of stress in our lives.
It might just be an internal pressure that pushes us to want to be perfec...2021-04-0108 minThe Homesickness CureHow Being A First-Gen Immigrant Helped Me See The Value of Community with En-Noble TravelIntro
Have you ever struggled with finding a sense of belonging? Like wherever you go, whether you’re at school, in the workplace, or out there travelling, you just always feel out of place?
Don’t worry, you’re not weird. I can relate with that.
It's easy to spark a connection with someone as there are shared interests and experiences that we can always talk about such as music, our hobbies, or even current events. But once we run out of small talk, we begin to realize just how different we really are fr...2021-03-3050 minThe Homesickness CureHow To Find Your Voice In A Culture That Doesn’t Expect You To Have One with Sabreet Kang RajeevIntro
Growing up in a multicultural community both has its pros and cons. For one, you get to see the world from different cultural perspectives which, to me, is a big advantage in today’s world. But on the other side of that, there is also this struggle to define our own identity in the midst of all the cultures that we have assimilated ourselves into.
And so how do we navigate an external world that is very different from our internal world? How do you find your voice when you’re torn between two cult...2021-03-2549 minThe Homesickness CureWhy Self-Reflection Is Vital To Immigrant Self-CareIntro
When was the last time you just paused and took some time to look into your inner world?
I just recently had my golden birthday, and as a way of celebrating it, I decided to reflect on some of the events that happened in my life, and take some time to be grateful for them.
In the process, I was able to come up with some self-reflection questions that you and I can go back to whenever we need a little bit of encouragement and guidance in our everyday lives.
...2021-03-2314 minThe Homesickness CureHow Immigrants Can Push Past Scarcity and Adopt a Healthy Money Mindset Yehdega TedrosIntro
As immigrants, having no money in an unfamiliar place is a common fear that we constantly wrestle with as we are far away from our comfort zones and because we are still trying to get used to the environment and the new community that we found in our new home country,
And if you're a second gen immigrant, you probably know how strict parents can be when it comes to money. Growing up, you have to ask them for money for the things you need, and also, for the things you want, and they...2021-03-1848 minThe Homesickness CureHow Immigrants Can Figure Out What They Really Want & Redefine Archaic Ideas of Success with Leah FeuerIntro
No matter where you come from, there’s this one narrative that we’ve all been told since we were little kids about how success looks like.
Society highly prizes careers that bring in the most wealth and pride, and so to many, becoming a doctor, an engineer, lawyer, business owner, and/or CEO has become synonymous to being a successful person.
And so, it’s very understandable if you ever find yourself struggling with pursuing your true passion and building the life you want, especially if it falls outside the prevailing notion...2021-03-1441 minThe Homesickness CureHow To Be Yourself, Challenge The Model Minority Myth and Thrive In Corporate America with Suzanne LeungIntro
For centuries since the advent of corporate America, white men have consistently dominated leadership positions in the workplace across all industries. It’s hard enough for a person of color to rise to a leadership position, but even more so if that person is a woman.
Statistics show that women are almost half of the labor force, but only 40% of these hold leadership positions. And out of that slice, 32.3% are held by white women while 7.7% are held by women of color. Source: Catalyst.org
So what are the ch...2021-03-1146 minThe Homesickness CureHow To Connect To Your Partner In An Intercultural Relationship with Narie FosterIntro
Like many things, it takes a lot of time and effort to make a romantic relationship work. You plan for date nights, special occasions; you think about the gifts or surprises they like, and generally just making your special someone feel loved and important.
And one of the biggest contributors to a healthy dating relationship is communication.
Now there are times when you and your partner just totally get each other - I mean after all, you’re dating. But what do you do when things get awkward because of conflicting beliefs an...2021-03-0939 minThe Homesickness CureThe Homesickness Cure: Season Two - TrailerNew Episodes Are Dropping March 9, 2021
Welcome to season two of The Homesickness Cure podcast!
Whether you’re an immigrant in a new country or feel like the culture in your parent’s house is a universe away from what’s outside their front door, we can agree on something: creating a life you like in a place that doesn’t feel like home is really hard. If you’re struggling to find yourself while navigating two cultures, pour yourself a cup of tea, dear, I think you’ll like it here.
I’m your host, Any...2021-03-0501 min
The Multicultural Millennial WomxnThe Multicultural Millennial Womxn Podcast: TrailerOn this podcast, Parthvi Shah, a first-gen Indian immigrant, and Anya Cherrice, a black immigrant from Trinidad talk about everything that affects the Multicultural Millennial Woman.
In America, we technically sound the same: two women of color, but we are so different. We have different experiences, come from different backgrounds, and of course, have different personalities.
Want a glimpse into what we'll be talking about? Think people choosing not to pronounce our name correctly in the work-place to similarities in how our parents raised us to how colorism shows up in both our communities.
2021-03-0301 min
A Word To The Wise49. Navigating Culture Ft. Anya CherriceIn this episode Jummie talks to Anya Cherrice the founder and CEO of Navigating Culture. Navigating Culture is a community dedicated to Helping Immigrants & First-Gen struggling to navigate two cultures learn how to, Self-Validate, Remove Self-Doubt & Dream Bigger. Anya is also the host of The Homesickness Cure Podcast.——Song featured in this episode:Bob Marley - One Love——Where to find Anya: IG: @navigatingcultureWebsite: https://www.navigatingculture.co/Podcast: The Homesickness Cure——Host: JummieInstagram: @Jum_BuggTw...2021-02-0841 min
A Word To The Wise30. Navigating Culture Ft. Anya CherriceIn this episode Jummie talks to Anya Cherrice the founder and CEO of Navigating Culture. Navigating Culture is a community dedicated to Helping Immigrants & First-Gen struggling to navigate two cultures learn how to, Self-Validate, Remove Self-Doubt & Dream Bigger. Anya is also the host of The Homesickness Cure Podcast.——Song featured in this episode:Bob Marley - One Love——Where to find Anya: IG: @navigatingcultureWebsite: https://www.navigatingculture.co/Podcast: The Homesickness Cure——Host: JummieInstagram: @Jum_BuggTw...2021-02-0844 min
Feature FridayMeet Anya Cherrice: Founder of Navigating CultureAnya Cherrice is the Founder and CEO of Navigating Culture, an online resource helping 1st and 2nd generation migrants navigate multiple cultures, learn to self-validate and remove self-doubt to achieve their dreams. Tune in to this week's episode as we get to know Anya and learn a thing or two about navigating multiple cultures.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/featurefriday/message2020-08-2835 min
The Homesickness CureHow To Handle Conflict Without Creating ChaosIntro
No matter what your personality type is, conflict is something that we just want to avoid. But the thing is, we face conflict on a daily basis – whether that’s internal conflict where we deal with our own personal issues and even minor decision-making tasks, or external conflicts such as dealing with a rude neighbor or a toxic work environment.
It goes without saying that conflict is something that anyone would want to avoid. However, as we’ll be learning in this podcast, the best way to deal with conflict is not to hide from i...2020-07-1942 min
The Homesickness CureHow To Be At Peace With Yourself - The Homesickness CureIntro
Have you ever made plans to travel solo before, but just couldn’t go through with it because you’re worried about getting bored or leaving your comfort zone for an unknown adventure?
For some, traveling solo isn’t a hard feat because they can make friends easily, find a community abroad, and adapt quickly to a new place and a new culture. But for others, it takes longer for them to find people they can connect with during their travels. This could be because of their personality, or maybe because of their unique backgr...2020-07-1938 min
The Homesickness CureAm I British, English or a Trini: Where Do I Belong?Whether it’s obvious or not the communities you belong too are tied up with your sense of self.
A few superficial examples would be:
You’re the quarterback on the high-school football team. You’re must likely seen as popular, confident, thirst-trap etc.
And you get labeled as a high school jock.
Or you wear a cross necklace every day and talk about all the church events you attend. People are mostly like to associate you with being pious or religious. And you’ll probably get labeled as the Christian.
...2020-05-2028 min
The Homesickness CureHow to Make Friends And Meet People While You're TravelingIntro
For the past five years, the term 'digital nomad' has made its way to people's bucket list as more and more technologies have afforded us the option to work from home – wherever that may be.
Like our guest for this episode, she has had the opportunity to travel all over South America for a year all while having a full-time job.
With this opportunity also comes the challenge of joining a social circle or a community that can help you settle in the new city that you're in. But how can you do...2020-05-0727 min
The Homesickness CureHow To Make Friends In America As An ImmigrantIntro
Living as an immigrant in a new country can be challenging. Everything is just new to you - the language, the culture, the people and their interests, and even the food. At some point, it might seem like it’s a lot of work and a lot of stress to move and live in a new country, but as our guests would teach us today, surrounding yourself with the right support system will make things easier.
Our guest is Megha Jindal, an immigrant who moved from New Delhi, India to the US six months af...2020-04-3023 min
The Homesickness CureHow To Survive Your Loneliness During Quarantine & Social IsolationINTRO
When we think of relationships, we may picture ourselves going out somewhere, like in a café or in the mall, to meet with friends, a loved one, or perhaps with a fellow club member.
But because of the current COVID-19 situation, it has become increasingly difficult (and risky) for us to meet up in person and hang out like we used to. So what can we do to stay connected and look after our relationships while in quarantine?
In this episode, I will share to you some tips on how to host a...2020-04-2314 minThe Homesickness CureTrailer: The Homesickness CureListen to this trailer to discover why you should subscribe to The Homesickness Cure podcast2020-04-1900 min
The Homesickness CureHow To Intentionally Choose Your Friends featuring Amica AppIntro
One of the things that solo travellers and expats struggle with is finding a community away from home. You’re in a new place, you want to explore the city, and you also want to get settled in as quickly as possible... But where do you start?
You may also wonder whether using online friendship or dating apps can help you find genuine relationships, considering the stigma that surrounds these kinds of apps or platforms. And what even is the definition of a genuine relationship? When can you say that you have truly formed a...2020-04-1632 min
The Homesickness CureWhy Focusing On Self-Care Just Isn’t EnoughIntro
Now more than ever, people have become more mindful about self-care. A simple search online can lead you to numerous articles about self-care, such as how to have glowing skin, lose weight, and how to take care of your mental health. There are even apps that can help you with your self-care goals.
But there’s another kind of self-care that people don’t usually talk about, and that’s “community care”.
No matter if you’re an extrovert or an introvert, connecting with like-minded people will greatly benefit your mental health, and in turn...2020-04-0810 min
The Homesickness CureHow To Make Friends In A New PlaceIntro
Moving to a new city or country can be stressful for anyone, especially if it’s your first time. The travel itself is taxing enough, and once you arrive at your new home, you encounter a different kind of stress altogether – cultural differences, language barrier, and above all, having only little or no connections.
One of the ways you can overcome this is by finding the right community of people – your tribe – who can help you understand the new culture, learn the native language, and just have someone to connect with on a heart to heart le...2020-04-0127 min
The Homesickness CureHow To Cope With The Loneliness Of Losing FriendsIntro
When I was in college, my friends stood as somewhat like my second family – if I needed help, academically or in my personal life, or if I just wanted someone to hang out with, they would be there in no time.
But now that my friends and I have ventured into our own paths, it has become increasingly difficult for us to keep in touch and/or meet with each other. Hanging out has become a luxury of time and convenience, and I find myself just reminiscing back to those times when I can simply ca...2020-03-2510 min
The Homesickness CureHow To Embrace Culture Shock Rather Than Overcome It w/ The Caribbean MillennialIntro
If you’re an expat and a frequent traveler, you might be familiar with the term ‘Culture Shock’.
Culture Shock can be quite overwhelming for most people. It doesn’t matter how well-travelled you are – being in a new place is always a new experience and you may find yourself confused by the new culture that you’re currently in.
This is a totally normal reaction because you are still adjusting yourself to something that’s outside of your everyday norm.
It’s an anxiety-inducing experience, but there’s a way to get yourself co...2020-03-2141 min