Welcome to Psyborg. A podcast where we discuss the psychology of immigrant families. Each episode we combine psychology research with in-depth conversations to better understand development, parenting, family, and culture. Tune in Mondays for new episodes.
We take a break from our usual content to discuss the revolution happening in Iran today.
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23 Dec 2024
Shame on who?
Shame, one of the most powerful human emotions, can lead us to conceal parts of ourselves. But what if we feel shame about our cultural heritage? Together we explore how shame may manifest in children of immigrants.
14 Jun 2024
Bonus EP: Is dating dead?
In this bonus episode, we discuss our dating experiences as 1st and 2nd generation Americans and whether the future of love is looking bright or.....dead.
26 Apr 2024
You've got a friend in me
Belonging is a fundamental human need. But how do immigrants find a sense of belonging in their new home? Together we explore the experience of building a sense of belonging as an immigrant and how crucial relationships are to our survival.
5 Apr 2024
All hail the eldest daughter
The eldest daughter syndrome is all too well known. But what is the psychology behind eldest daughters in immigrant families? Together we explore the challenges they face and how eldest daughters may be the key to changing the world.
13 Oct 2023
Mental Health? Never heard of her
In part 1 of our series exploring mental health in immigrant families, we explore how mental health was discussed and conceptualized in an Iranian-American home.
6 Oct 2023
Mend the Gap
Meet the acculturation gap: when there's a difference between immigrant parents and kids in how much they accept American culture. Together we examine how the acculturation gap plays out in families and whether it's problematic.
30 Apr 2023
Bury me in nostalgia
Nostalgia, a deep longing for the past, is an experience all humans can understand- but possibly no group of people more than those who leave their homes behind. Together we explore what nostalgia really is, why humans experience it, and the important role it plays in the lives of immigrants and refugees.
3 Jan 2023
Identity theft
In this holiday special we explore how our cultural identity is formed and why there can be big differences- even between siblings- in cultural connection.
24 Nov 2022
Revolution
We take a break from our usual content to discuss the revolution happening in Iran today and the importance of mental health.
16 Oct 2022
Come together
We discuss the power of community and faith in immigrant families.
30 Sept 2022
I owe you
We explore how immigrant kids feel pressure to justify the migration sacrifice their parents made.
23 Sept 2022
Undercover Boss
We explore how parent-child roles can be reversed in immigrant families and the psychological impact this switch can have.
14 Sept 2022
Because I said so
We explore how immigrant parent expectations influence the future success of their kids.
2 Sept 2022
Psyborg with Shadi Sharif is coming soon!
Here's a preview for our new podcast, exploring the psychology of immigrant families.
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5.0 / 5
12 ratings
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4.6 / 5
19 ratings
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