We’ll be deep diving into the multifaceted world of mental health and exploring the cultural and generational nuances that impact us, as Asian Australians with our special guest - Dr Phoebe Lau. Dr Phoebe is a Clinical Psychologist and has has spent more than a decade in counselling, research, and clinical psychology. She is also the Director of ⁠⁠Inner Collective⁠⁠ and brings a wealth of knowledge into our discussion today.

*Disclaimer: my apologies that the audio isn't 100% perfect in this one. I hope you enjoy the convo regardless, because Dr Phoebe is extraordinary!

In this episode we discuss:

• Dr Phoebe Lau's upbringing and motivation to pursue psychology
• What is The Inner Collective?
• Common experiences of children of immigrant families
• Love languages in Asian households
• Filial piety
• Guilt and shame
• What is intergenerational trauma?
• How intergenerational trauma manifests physically and mentally?
• Cyclical coping mechanisms
• How does your intersectional identity affect your mental health?
• The bamboo ceiling
• Playing the 'white game' to get promotions
• Unconscious bias
• Q&A - UA community

🎙️Hosted by: ⁠⁠⁠Tiana Nguyen⁠

Special guest: Dr Phoebe Lau

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