In this candid conversation, Ashley—a licensed therapist working with immigrant families—shares what it’s like helping first-generation kids carry the weight of two cultures. She breaks down how silence, guilt, and pressure can affect the mental health of young people navigating identity, expectation, and survival. From parental burnout to emotional suppression, she outlines the patterns she sees across families and how therapy helps untangle them.
We also talk about real solutions: how families can start having difficult conversations, build emotional vocabulary, and begin healing together. Ashley offers culturally competent strategies grounded in compassion and lived experience. This episode is a must-listen for anyone working with immigrant communities—or anyone who’s ever felt torn between where they come from and who they want to become.
