Ep. 148 - Culture, Generational Trauma, Mental Health and Motherhood - Growing Up Asian American with Peggy Chen

The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast

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In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of the Marriage and Motherhood podcast, I am joined by Peggy Chen, the co-host of Healing the Tigress podcast, to delve into the impact of generational trauma and cultural influences on motherhood and marriage. Peggy, a licensed clinical social worker and certified perinatal mental health therapist, shares her journey on mental health within the AAPI community. We discuss the challenges of growing up as Asian Americans, dealing with mental health stigma, and navigating parenting and relationships.
- Peggy's Journey in Mental Health
- Cultural Impact on Mental Health
- Generational Trauma and Parenting
- Reparenting and Healing
- Repair Work and Apologies in Parenting
- Shifting Parenting Perspectives
- Cultural Influences on Affection
- Balancing Love Languages in Relationships
- Reflecting on Parenting Styles
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IG: @healingwithpeggy
Podcast: Healing The Tigress
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