Let's Talk Acculturative Stress. With Therapist Gita Rai - Ep. 168

Welcome to episode 168 of The American Dream in the Eyes of Immigrants Podcast. I am your host, Heidy De La Cruz, and I am on a mission to change the narrative of immigration one immigrant story at a time! Gita Rai shares her experience growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area as the eldest daughter of immigrant parents from India. Today, she is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in anxiety, life transitions, and acculturative stress, helping people navigate the emotional challenges that can come with immigrating to a new country or growing up as the child of immigrants. In this episode, Gita reflects on her family’s journey from India to the United States, beginning with her father’s arrival in the late 1960s to pursue his education. She opens up about growing up in a traditional Indian household, maintaining her family’s Hindu faith and cultural values while navigating American culture, and carrying the responsibilities that often come with being the eldest daughter of immigrant parents. Gita also shares memories from her visits to India and how witnessing both hardship and a strong sense of community shaped her perspective on life, connection, and finding meaning through difficult circumstances. With Love, Heidy Connect with Gita Rai: https://therapywithgita.com/ Sign up now and join our exclusive community on Substack!!! 💛 Check out the full list of different ways you can support the podcast. *This podcast is sponsored by Far From Home Podcast Barbara Perez Law 360 Immigration Law For sponsorship opportunities, send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Make a one-time donation here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2C3JDALUGTS6E Ready to start a podcast similar to this one? I created the framework - The V.O.I.C.E. Method to help you become a podcaster in 6 weeks or less! This framework is straightforward, no guessing what comes next, and no overwhelm! This course covers everything from podcast hosting sites and editing software to podcast SEO, equipment, and more! Buy the course for only $197 here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.