Psyborg with Shadi Sharif

We take a break from our usual content to discuss the revolution happening in Iran today.#iranrevolution2026#digitalblackoutiran

Shame, one of the most powerful human emotions, can lead us to conceal parts of ourselves. But what if we feel shame about our cultural heritage? Together we explore how shame may manifest in children of immigrants.

In this bonus episode, we discuss our dating experiences as 1st and 2nd generation Americans and whether the future of love is looking bright or.....dead.

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.

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.

Together we explore how mental health was discussed and conceptualized in an Iranian-American home.

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.

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.

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.

We take a break from our usual content to discuss the revolution happening in Iran today and the importance of mental health.