Psyborg with Shadi Sharif
Psyborg with Shadi Sharif
Shadi Sharif
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 Fridays for new episodes.
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.
Apr 26, 2024
27 min
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.
Apr 5, 2024
23 min
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.
Oct 13, 2023
18 min
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.
Oct 6, 2023
19 min
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.
Apr 30, 2023
24 min
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.
Jan 3, 2023
16 min
Revolution
We take a break from our usual content to discuss the revolution happening in Iran today and the importance of mental health.
Nov 24, 2022
22 min
Come together
We discuss the power of community and faith in immigrant families. 
Oct 16, 2022
20 min
I owe you
We explore how immigrant kids feel pressure to justify the migration sacrifice their parents made. 
Sep 30, 2022
24 min
Undercover Boss
We explore how parent-child roles can be reversed in immigrant families and the psychological impact this switch can have.
Sep 23, 2022
21 min
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