The Persian Version: 1st gen, immigrant families, and Grief [Ft. Pauline Peck]

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09/19/24 • 123 min

Let our sponsor, BetterHelp, connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/dsp and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Thanks for checking out Different Spectrums! We're a podcast led by licensed therapists and neurodivergent individuals who explore emotions in movies and shows. Our goal is to normalize mental health challenges and promote understanding. Today, we're joined by special guest therapist and trauma-informed psychologist, Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, to discuss the deeply emotional movie, The Persian Version. This serves as an official trigger warning, as the film contains graphic images, death, and suicidality. 🎬 Dr. Peck, who specializes in working with first-generation immigrant women, shares her insights on a key scene that mirrors her therapeutic approach. Being from an immigrant family herself, Dr. Peck understands the unique pressures and cultural dynamics these families face in America. 🌍👩‍⚕️ In the film, we see a young woman, who is pregnant after a one-night stand, and her mother, who experienced profound trauma in her past. The mother's journey involves moving to a foreign country, dealing with infidelity, and facing the heartbreak of a stillbirth. This trauma led her to silence her pain, impacting how she raised her children. 👶💔 The movie highlights the generational trauma and communication struggles within immigrant families. Dr. Peck explains how understanding the parents' past can provide context and foster empathy, even when their actions caused pain. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing trauma to break the cycle. 🧠💬 Dr. Nas shares his personal experience, reflecting on his mother's hardships and how it gave him a deeper understanding and gratitude for his own upbringing. This discussion aims to offer context and patience for those with immigrant backgrounds, helping listeners find empathy and healing. 🌱❤️ We hope you enjoy this podcast, filled with deep reflections and some laughs. For those seeking support, Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck offers valuable resources, coaching, and group therapy. Her website and Instagram are linked below. Take care and thank you for listening! 🎧💖 To find our new guest: Pauline Yeghnazar Peck https://linktr.ee/paulinethepsychologist https://www.instagram.com/paulinethepsychologist/ 0:00 Attention 0:54 Sponsorship 1:57 Intro 5:49 Scenes 21:35 Discussion We'd love to hear your ideas for future episodes and connect with you on social media. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/different_spectrums Don't forget to use our links for discounts with our partner companies: ONO Roller https://onoroller.com?sca_ref=5082016.VIt4Svd8Ng Bubs Naturals https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=DSP20 Two Nerds Candle https://twonerdscandle.com/DSP Cat and Raven Designs https://catandravendesigns.com/differentspectrumspodcast Toynk https://toynk.com/DIFFERENTSPECTRUMSPODCAST Remember, our podcast isn't therapy. If you need help, please seek professional assistance or call an emergency hotline. I appreciate your interest in our podcast, Different Spectrums. Our mission is to provide engaging and informative content that promotes understanding and normalizes mental health challenges. We are a group of licensed therapists and neurodivergent individuals who use our unique perspectives and experiences to explore emotions portrayed in movies and shows. #podcast #therapy #psychology #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters #autismawareness #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodiversity #selfcare #selflove #anxietyawareness #depressionawareness #ThePersianVersion #PersianCinema #CulturalDrama #IranianFilm #FamilySaga #ImmigrantStories #CulturalIdentity #PersianCulture #CrossCultural #DiverseVoices #InternationalFilm #PowerfulStorytelling #CinemaFromIran #EmotionalJourney #MustWatchMovie

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Inside Out 2: A Olympic Level Discussion on Anxiety and Panic [Ft. Sammy Sullivan]

Let our sponsor, BetterHelp, connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/dsp and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Hey everyone! 🎙️ Today, we’ve got an amazing episode of the Different Spectrums Podcast featuring Sammy Sullivan, who just won a bronze medal 🥉 in women’s rugby at the 2024 Paris Olympics! We’ll be diving into her journey, from her Olympic highs to getting married 💍 and even becoming a Lego Master 🧱. Sammy opens up about using Lego as a coping mechanism for anxiety and stress, which leads us to a special film discussion on Inside Out 2. We focus on one powerful scene from the movie that touches on panic attacks, anxiety, and the feeling of not being "enough." Sammy shares her personal experiences with anxiety during the Olympics, how she coped, and how mindfulness and a strong support system made a difference. We talk about the post-Olympic blues and the emotional challenge of being away from teammates who fully accept you—something many of us can relate to, especially those in the neurodivergent community. This episode is filled with laughs, emotional moments, and deep reflections on mental health, community, and the power of believing in yourself. We hope Sammy’s story inspires you to find your own support system and reminds you that it’s okay to ask for help. Take care, and thanks for tuning in! 💙 Thanks for checking out Different Spectrums! We're a podcast led by licensed therapists and neurodivergent individuals who explore emotions in movies and shows. Our goal is to normalize mental health challenges and promote understanding. 0:00 Attention 0:54 Sponsorship 1:57 Intro 6:55 Scenes 17:24 Discussion

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Gordita Chronicles: Latinx Women, Immigrants and Racism [Ft. Cynthia Perez]

Let our sponsor, BetterHelp, connect you to a therapist who can support you - all from the comfort of your home. Visit https://betterhelp.com/dsp and enjoy a special discount on your first month. Cynthia starts by examining the term "gordita." In the Dominican Republic, it's a term of endearment, but in the U.S., it translates to "fat girl," which can be deeply hurtful. This duality impacts mental health, self-esteem, and can lead to eating disorders. We discuss the added challenges of being neurodivergent or having ADHD and the feeling of being marginalized. 🧠💔 We see how the character Cucu vows to stop speaking Spanish to avoid trouble, marking the beginning of losing her cultural identity. This resonates with many Latino Americans and other immigrants who give up their mother tongue to fit in. We discuss the shame and the long-term impact of losing one's native language and cultural roots. 🌍🗣️ Cynthia shares her experiences with her children in school, highlighting how their unique needs weren't met, leading her to homeschool them. This reflects the broader challenges of being Brown and neurodivergent in systems not designed to accommodate diverse minds. 📚✨ One poignant scene involves the father being mistaken for a janitor despite being the Vice President of Marketing and Sales for the Latino population. This moment highlights the pervasive racism many face, being seen for their ethnicity rather than their achievements. We discuss how common this is and the emotional toll it takes. 🏢👔 Lastly, we see the father helping his wife ground herself during her homesickness and anxiety. He recreates familiar Dominican sights and sounds in the car, reminding us of the importance of cultural connections and support. 🚗🌴 We hope you enjoy this insightful and often hilarious podcast. Please check out Cynthia's website for free resources on working with Latinx communities and support her amazing work. We love and appreciate her contributions and invite you to show your support as well. 💕🌐 To find our new guest: Cynthia Perez https://rootedinreflection.org/links/ https://www.instagram.com/rooted_in_reflection/ 0:00 Attention 0:54 Sponsorship 1:57 Intro 9:53 Scenes 19:27 Discussion We'd love to hear your ideas for future episodes and connect with you on social media. Find us here: https://linktr.ee/different_spectrums Don't forget to use our links for discounts with our partner companies: ONO Roller https://onoroller.com?sca_ref=5082016.VIt4Svd8Ng Bubs Naturals https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=DSP20 Two Nerds Candle https://twonerdscandle.com/DSP Cat and Raven Designs https://catandravendesigns.com/differentspectrumspodcast Toynk https://toynk.com/DIFFERENTSPECTRUMSPODCAST Remember, our podcast isn't therapy. If you need help, please seek professional assistance or call an emergency hotline. I appreciate your interest in our podcast, Different Spectrums. Our mission is to provide engaging and informative content that promotes understanding and normalizes mental health challenges. We are a group of licensed therapists and neurodivergent individuals who use our unique perspectives and experiences to explore emotions portrayed in movies and shows. #podcast #therapy #psychology #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters #autismawareness #actuallyautistic #autism #neurodiversity #selfcare #selflove #anxietyawareness #depressionawareness #GorditaChronicles #HBOMax #FamilyComedy #ComingOfAge #LatinaRepresentation #80sNostalgia #Heartwarming #MustWatchTV #CultureAndFamily #RelatableStories #YoungCucu #CubanAmerican #LatinoHeritage #FeelGoodShow #ComedySeries