So We’ve Been Told with Sahaj Kaur Kohli
Sahaj Kaur KohliSo We’ve Been Told is a bold take on wellness, love, and family by sharing what it means to live between cultures. In a new eight-part series, award-winning therapist Sahaj Kaur Kohli breaks down the stories we’ve been told about bicultural identity, relationships, and mental health. Featuring real talk, practical advice, expert wisdom and stories from her 250,000-strong community, Brown Girl Ther... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | ||||
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As a couples therapist, Sahaj Kaur Kohli talks about sex all the time with clients. But the truth is, she still struggles to talk about it in her own life. Sahaj and many other children of immigrants grew up with silence, shame, and secrecy around se... more
We’ve all heard we need boundaries to protect our peace, but what does that really look like in collectivist cultures? In this episode, therapist Sahaj Kaur Kohli challenges Western ideas of boundaries, unpacks common misconceptions, and explores wha... more
Do you feel guilty all the time? Or worry about abandoning where, and who, you come from? You’re not alone! Guilt is one of the main emotions therapist Sahaj Kaur Kohli sees adult children of immigrants struggle with. In this episode, Sahaj unpacks t... more
What does duty mean to you? For many of us, especially children of immigrants, duty is complicated. It can look like showing up for loved ones (even when it’s inconvenient), preserving cultural traditions, or fulfilling unspoken expectations. Sometim... more
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- Not for real progress…
This podcast offers ideas for the meek, good South Asian kids. If you don’t resonate with that and want more for your community and family, don’t accept breadcrumbs of progress. Sahaj’s advice will reframe until you are back where you started. Best avoid if you look want real change in your families.
Apple Podcasts1sarika655555
United States2 months ago - A Space and Sense of Belonging
As a white immigrant in the U.S., I didn’t expect So We Have Been Told to speak so directly to my experience—but it does in many ways. The podcast explores identity, belonging, and the quiet complexities of living between cultures with so much thought and honesty. I often feel like I shift between versions of myself, depending on the space I’m in and sometimes even who I am with. And there’s a certain ache in not speaking my native language every day—like a part of me is going / gone quiet someh... more
Apple Podcasts5Lug31United States5 months ago - Thank you !!
This podcast made me feel so validated in my experience as a first generation daughter of immigrants. Thank you for creating this safe space ❤️
Apple Podcasts5FirstGenLatinxUnited States6 months ago - I feel seen
Sahaj tackles topics I hadn’t realised I even needed to deal with. She brings in diverse views, including her own insights and experiences in a non-judgmental and inclusive way. It’s like listening to a close friend and healing at the same time.
Apple Podcasts5Anon_Watermelon
Netherlands6 months ago - Representation matters
I am so grateful there is finally a podcast out there that speaks to me! Most podcasts for women my age feature white women, there's not a lot of women of color let alone child of immigrants from India just like myself. I feel so alone and isolated in my life experiences and like I'm figuring out the blueprint and writing it at the same time for my life with no one to relate to. Now I feel like someone has summarized my life experiences and is sharing it in a weekly episode. I am so grateful for... more
Apple Podcasts5Thank you Brown Girl TherapyUnited States6 months ago
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The content focuses on the complexities of living between cultures, particularly from the perspective of bicultural individuals and immigrant families. Key themes include navigating identity, the impact of cultural expectations on relationships, and mental health challenges faced by children of immigrants. The series features heartfelt discussions about topics such as immigrant guilt, boundary setting within families, and the influence of societal norms on personal well-being. The podcast aims to provide both validation and practical advice for listeners, creating a space where they can share experiences and find support in understanding their unique challenges.
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2. Dr. Batja Mesquita
3. Dr. Judith Joseph
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