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Grown Between Worlds

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by Forouz Salari and Miranda Ramnarayan

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Grown Between Worlds is a podcast exploring the lived experiences of adult children of immigrants and their partners. Hosted by therapist and consultant Forouz Salari (she/her) and geographer Miranda Ramnarayan (she/her), the show features reflective conversations about identity, migration, belonging, family expectations, diaspora life, and intercultural relationships. We also explore themes of queerness, neurodivergence, disability, and navigating love across cultures, ethnicities, faiths and generations. Guests share stories, insights, and community-rooted wisdom about what it means to live between cultures and identities. Community Guidelines: We are committed to respectful, anti-oppressive dialogue. Hate speech, harassment, or dehumanizing rhetoric will not be tolerated. Disclaimer: This channel shares stories and educational conversations and does not provide therapy or professional advice. Visit our Website to Join our Newsletter, Share your Feedback, Apply to be a Guest, or Inquire about Collaboration opportunities: https://grownbetweenworlds.com/ Learn more about Forouz Salari: https://www.forouzsalaritherapy.ca/ Learn more about Miranda Ramnarayan: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/eb40ec43d2314486a3607066060ca03d © Grown Between Worlds Podcast - Forouz Salari and Miranda Ramnarayan

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3/19/2026

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June 3, 2026

Our Reflections on Season 1 and What We’re Taking into Season 2

<p>In this season finale, <strong>Miranda Ramnarayan</strong> (she/her) and <strong>Forouz Salari </strong>(she/her) reflect on the shared emotional experiences of migration, identity, code-switching, not feeling “enough”, and resiliency. </p><p>They share some anonymous feedback from their audience, and some of their own personal stories, emphasizing community, vulnerability and continued growth. </p><p>It’s a thoughtful conversation about what Season One has revealed, what many adult children of immigrants and their families carry, and the kind of honesty and connection they hope to bring into Season Two.</p><p>They also leave the audience with a few questions to reflect on, before Season Two’s launch in October 2026.</p><p></p><p>Episode recorded in May 2026 - edited &amp; mixed by Miranda Ramnarayan (she/her).</p><p></p><p>Explore the <strong>Grown Between Worlds website</strong>: <u><a href="https://www.grownbetweenworlds.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.grownbetweenworlds.com</a></u></p><p></p><p>Learn about <strong>Forouz Salari’s work</strong>: <u><a href="https://www.forouzsalaritherapy.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.forouzsalaritherapy.ca/</a></u></p><p></p><p>Learn about <strong>Miranda Ramnarayan’s work</strong>: <a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/eb40ec43d2314486a3607066060ca03d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/eb40ec43d2314486a3607066060ca03d</a></p>

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May 27, 2026

Unapologetically Becoming: Cultural Reclamation after Immigration

<p><strong>Sandra Borkovic </strong>(she/her) reflects on her experience as a first-generation Bosnian Serb immigrant, sharing how family, language, and ancestral roots shaped her sense of identity and belonging.</p><p>She speaks about settling into a multicultural environment, parenting across cultures, and the uncertainty that can come with building a life between worlds.</p><p>This episode is a thoughtful conversation about staying curious, practicing self-compassion, and navigating identity with care.</p><p></p><p>Episode hosted and recorded by Forouz Salari (she/her) in Dec. 2025 - edited &amp; mixed by Miranda Ramnarayan (she/her).</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><u>Guest Bio:</u></strong></p><p>Sandra Borkovic (she/her) lives in Vancouver, Canada and works as a clinical counsellor in the public health sector.</p><p>She is a first-generation immigrant who was born in Bosnia and raised in Serbia.</p><p>She's also married to a first-generation immigrant from Russia, and they share two young children together.</p>

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May 20, 2026

Between Grief & Gratitude: Intersections of Identity & Belonging

<p><strong>Xuan-Yen (XY) Cao </strong>(she/they) reflects on their journey as a person of Vietnamese descent and the layered experience of identity, belonging and intersectionality.</p><p>They speak about the role of community, the impact of larger systems on personal life, and the importance of advocating for yourself while making sense of who you are.</p><p>This episode is a thoughtful conversation about fluid identity, empathy, self-compassion, and the beauty and complexity of growing between worlds.</p><p>Episode hosted and recorded by Forouz Salari (she/her) in Feb. 2026 - edited &amp; mixed by Miranda Ramnarayan (she/her).</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Guest Bio:</u></strong></p><p>Xuan-Yen (XY) Cao (she/they) is a psychotherapist, community engagement facilitator and emerging artist in Ontario, Canada, who is deeply passionate about forging connections among individuals and communities through relational and multi-disciplinary approaches: <u><a href="https://www.xuanyencao.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.xuanyencao.com/</a></u></p><p>Their lived experience and work with racialized, queer, newcomer and neurodivergent individuals informs their practice and deep commitment to fostering mental and emotional well-being with an intersectional and anti-oppressive lens.</p>

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What is Grown Between Worlds?

Grown Between Worlds is a podcast exploring the lived experiences of adult children of immigrants and their partners.

Hosted by therapist and consultant Forouz Salari (she/her) and geographer Miranda Ramnarayan (she/her), the show features reflective conversations about identity, migration, belonging, family expectations, diaspora life, and intercultural relationships. We also explore themes of queerness, neurodivergence, disability, and navigating love across cultures, ethnicities, faiths and generations.

Guests share stories, insights, and community-rooted wisdom about what it means to live between cultures and identities.

Community Guidelines: We are committed to respectful, anti-oppressive dialogue. Hate speech, harassment, or dehumanizing rhetoric will not be tolerated.

Disclaimer: This channel shares stories and educational conversations and does not provide therapy or professional advice.

Visit our Website to Join our Newsletter, Share your Feedback, Apply to be a Guest, or Inquire about Collaboration opportunities:
https://grownbetweenworlds.com/

Learn more about Forouz Salari:
https://www.forouzsalaritherapy.ca/

Learn more about Miranda Ramnarayan:
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/eb40ec43d2314486a3607066060ca03d

© Grown Between Worlds Podcast - Forouz Salari and Miranda Ramnarayan

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