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Multicultural Family Hub

Kjessie & Andre Essue

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Join us, Andre and Kjessie, at Multicultural Family Hub. We bring together multicultural families with children so that we can connect to one another, and create joy, ease, and beauty in our family lives. We're bringing you our kitchen table conversations where all the juicy stuff gets spilled. We’ll be chatting about tools we’ve found to be helpful, tell funny stories, break down books and podcasts we've been listening to, and dive into questions posed by the community.
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"Sorry Amma! I Married a Kiwi" invites you into a Sri Lankan and New Zealander's marriage. Emasha and Sam hilariously unpack the cultural clashes of their unique love story in heartfelt conversations, from navigating family expectations to laughable surprises and profound reflections on love and identity. https://www.tiktok.com/@kodibloods https://www.instagram.com/thekodibloods/
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Imperfect Parenting

Ariel Green Andersson

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The journey through fertility to imperfect parenting has similar lines .. creating and moving toward joy and health:). We're doing our best to help make family life easier, reminding you of all you do right, and how the wrongs can create some fantastic things. You're the expert of your own world. Let each episode and moment with other experts and ideas simply add to the world you are doing beautifully imperfectly well:)). Ariel Green Andersson is here to get you through life’s big transition ...
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Our True Colors is a podcast about identity, belonging, and life in the in-between. We explore what it means to be mixed race, multiracial, multicultural, racially ambiguous — or to grow up across cultures, through adoption, or in any space where identity doesn’t fit neatly into a box. What’s it like to feel like you fit everywhere yet belong nowhere, all at the same time? If you or someone you love has ever been called a racial riddle, an ethnic enigma, or a cultural conundrum, this show is ...
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Love to the Family!

Evelyn Sullen Smith

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Intro to Tight “Genes” - A podcast peek into a multigenerational, multicultural family infused with current topics and a whole lot of laughs! Cover art photo provided by Andrew Ridley on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@aridley88
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Sari, Not Sorry!

The Kanani sisters

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Sari Not Sorry is a heartfelt and hilarious dive into the lives of sisters Nikita and Sheila Kanani, who live 250 miles apart. In Episode 1, they explore their journey growing up in a vibrant, multicultural household, navigating love, career, and family dynamics. With candid chats on life, culture, and being part of the “sandwich generation,” listeners will laugh, reflect, and feel seen. Fans will love the relatable stories, sisterly banter, and the perfect blend of humor and heart.
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Peyakôskân, pronounced Paya-gos-gon, is a Cree word meaning ”One Family, One Bond, One Nation.” The Peyakôskân Podcast is a multicultural youth-led production team. The team conducts research, interviews, and youth-led discussions while building awareness of issues affecting society and the economy related to culture and ethnicity. By working together and interviewing community experts, Elders, and Knowledge-Keepers, the Peyakôskân Podcast provides learning opportunities for all participants ...
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Explore the diverse stories of some of the most advanced Intercultural practitioners from around the world with Marco Blankenburgh, who has been equipping people with cultural agility for 25+ years. Along the way, you will gain cultural insights that will help you find relational success in our globally diverse world.
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Hi, I’m Lynda, aka MommyPowers: biracial Latina, blogging at MixedBlessingsBlog.com. Why “Mixed?” I’m biracial, hubby is Black, and our sons are all of the above! I’m a Texas native, raising my family in California. I cover food, family, travel, and life, from a multicultural perspective. This podcast will be an extension of my blog, and give me an opportunity to discuss ALL the things, from mental health to CBD, anxiety to dysfunctional families, narcissists to introverts . . . Errythang! Y ...
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Culture Clash Parenting

Astrid Block & Marisa Raymond

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Welcome to Culture Clash Parenting, the podcast where two friends, Marisa and Astrid, share their experiences raising children in foreign lands. With humor, heart, and over a decade of parenting wisdom, they navigate the challenges of blending cultures, overcoming language barriers, and juggling traditions. Whether you’re living abroad, planning an international move, or just curious about parenting across cultures, join us for practical tips, heartwarming stories, and plenty of laughs as we ...
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Tema Therapy

gleb andreev

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TEMA therapy is here to help you in a world that is uncertain and sometimes lonely. As a multicultural and multilingual center, we believe that tapping into your culture, language, and family roots can help you on your journey. Learn more - https://tematherapy.com
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citylife church

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citylife church is a vibrant, multicultural, spirit-filled, family church, placed in the heart of Tampa Bay to reach the lost, restore the broken, and release people into purpose. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of love, acceptance, and forgiveness where people can pursue an encounter with God.
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Bilingual Kids Rock Podcast: Raising Multilingual Children, Multicultural Living, Growing Up With Multiple Languages.

Olena Centeno: Mother of 3 Bilingual Children, Ukrainian Living in USA, Multicultural Blogger

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Bilingual Kids Rock Podcast is your place to connect with multilingual families, language experts, and passionate authors from around the world. We share actionable tips and motivational stories. Learn from our experiences so your journey raising multilingual children is enjoyable, manageable, and successful.
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Latina South

Latina South

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Latina South podcast welcomes friendly conversations with Latina women who live, work and play throughout the American South. We'll learn about what Latinas are creating and how they are making good things happen for their families, businesses and communities. We'll enjoy some savory bits of wisdom while we share about what it takes to thrive in life while holding onto the best of what makes us Latinas in the South. Welcome!
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Faith Harvest Worship Center

Faith Harvest Worship Center | Dr. Raymond D. Williams, Sr.

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We are a multicultural, non-denominational ministry, ministering to the needs of the entire family. It is our desire to see you and your family growing and maturing in the Lord. We want you to experience the fullness of Jesus Christ, His life and discover the purpose God has for YOU! To Give text "FHWCCHURCH" to 77977.
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Have you ever felt misunderstood, misplaced, or like you don’t belong in the space you are in? Have you struggled to find a sense of self? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try you’re never going to measure up or fit in And you’re not sure if you even want to. Welcome to The Puffy Hair Podcast. Where misfits with brown skin and curly hair rule! Whether you’re a brown person adopted by lighter folk or raised in an interracial family, you belong here. Our upbringing made us hella weird a ...
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More Better with Stephanie & Melissa

My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts

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Real-life friends and stars of the hit TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero, team up for a weekly podcast that will have you laughing, crying, and crying with laughter. They’ll talk about it all while helping each other (and us) be better – MORE better. Join these amigas as they take us on their personal ride through all aspects of life and share the juiciest cheat codes for adulting, while throwing in some hilarious anecdotes and probably a few embarrassing stori ...
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MixdGen

MixdGen

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Emmy-nominated writer/performer Kimberly Ming, explores conversations about mixed-race identity and multiculturalism with the mission to bridge cultural gaps and advance our worldwide community. Ming grew up in Colorado as an 'only' being a Chinese and Puerto Rican woman. She forges relationships across color and cultural lines with the mission to bridge cultural gaps and create a space for belonging. Follow this podcast on instagram @mixdgen + Kimberly Ming @kimberly.ming Email: kimberlesa@ ...
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Story Church Atlanta

Story Church HQ

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Story Church is a multicultural, spirit-filled and post-christian inspired movement rooted in Jesus Christ. Founded in Atlanta, GA. We would love to partner with you and your family on your journey towards purpose, significance and wholeness in God. In this podcast, you'll hear sermons from Story Church and bonus episodes featuring practical discussions to move forward in your faith. Subscribe to get new episodes every week!
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Welcome to The Children's Language Podcast! I’m Pamina, an ESL/ENL teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience, including Columbia University, the United Nations Language Programme, and now a German bilingual school. Growing up in a multicultural family, I understand the power of language in connecting people. In each episode, I share teaching tips for young language learners, insights from my professional journey, and personal stories and interviews! Join me as we explore the joys and ...
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A show where we discuss, debate, explore (and sometimes argue) topics on life, love, relationships, and family. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform! HAVE WORDS WITH US! Find us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and (sometimes) Twitter @GonnaHaveWordsMandy on IG: @havewordswithHERE on IG: @gonnahavewordsWANT ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT?? (like video and live streams) Join us in the conversation in our private Facebook Group! ht ...
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Roll the dice and venture forth into "The Nerdie Therapist," where therapy meets enchantment and creativity flourishes. Guided by Jen Hyatt, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from the mystical shores of sunny California, this podcast is your portal to a world where the mundane, heroic, and mystical realms merge seamlessly. At The Nerdie Therapist (TNT), we explore the rich tapestry of psychotherapy, blending ancient lore with modern innovation to forge a unique path on the therapeutic ...
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Inside Policy Talks

Macdonald-Laurier Institute

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Inside Policy Talks is the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Ottawa's most influential public policy think tank. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute exists to make bad public policy unacceptable in our nations capital.
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Join us for an adventure feasting on the glory of God! Your host Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young will host conversations with artists, chefs, authors, and others about food, books, travel and faith. If you're interested in seeing the imago dei in the people and cultures around the world, these conversations will guide and inspire you. Dorina and her family are the founders of the Global Glory Chasers membership program. Dorina is a multicultural author, teacher and speaker. More details about her ...
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Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology is hosted by Dr. Dan Cox, a professor at the University of British Columbia. This show delivers engaging discussions with the world's foremost research experts for listeners interested in or practicing psychotherapy or counseling to provide expert insights and practical advice into mental health, psychotherapy practice, and clinical training. This podcast provides valuable insights whether you are interested in psychotherapy, an applied psychology discipl ...
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Now Faith Comes by Hearing

Rotterdam City Church

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A family church in the city of Rotterdam Rotterdam is the second largest city of the Netherlands and is known as " the gateway of Europe". The city consists of a bubbling energetic multicultural crowd from around the world. Rotterdam City Church began in Kralingen Crooswijk in Rotterdam the Netherlands in 2009 as prayer group with 5 people. At that time there was no church nor church format, only 5 people with a burning desire to see a revival break out in the nation.A city which already has ...
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Into Liberation is a production of VISIONS, Inc, a non-profit organization that offers effective tools to help individuals and organizations communicate across differences and forge connections that drive collective success. Since 1984, we’ve offered research-based, time-tested approaches to cross-cultural learning that invite participants to engage in equity and inclusion work, starting at the personal and interpersonal levels and expanding to include changes toward institutional and cultur ...
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Chattin' With the Girlz

Be A Girl Like Me! Inc.

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Chattin' With the Girlz is a podcast produced and initiated by the Founders of Be A Girl Like Me! Inc. (a 501c(3) Christian and multicultural non-profit that sheds a positive light upon what girls should strive to be). This podcast was initiated for teens and young adults to learn, laugh, and love life. The Mobley Girls discuss education, relationships, college, and a variety of topics while offering advice and guidance for those who need the tools. Feel free to subscribe to us on iTunes, Go ...
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One Light Community AKMC

One Light Community AKMC

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2641 Barton Chapel Road Augusta, GA 30906 The Attic: Second Level of the gym (Family Life Center) Youth/College/English Music Pastor: Howard Ki Friday 7:30pm – College/Young Adult Ministry meets in the “Brick House” at the front of the Church property. Sunday 9:30am – English Adult Service in the Sanctuary Sunday 11:00am – One Light Community Service WHO WE ARE: One Light Community is the Student Ministry of Augusta Korean Methodist Church. This includes Middle School, High School, College a ...
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Welcome to Hey Other Parents — the podcast that gets real about raising kids: messy moments, honest laughs, and nostalgia all rolled into one. Join hosts Michael, Sara, and Mike as they dive into the chaos, beauty, and contradictions of modern parenting. From toddler tantrums to teen identity, blended families to burnout, we explore it all—sometimes seriously, sometimes sarcastically, always honestly. 🎧 Why You’ll Love Hey Other Parents: • Real Talk, Real Laughs: Conversations that make you ...
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Parenting for the Future helps parents understand - the phenomena that will shape the world in which their children will come of age and the science and strategies for raising their children to find their own voices so that they can thrive and shape that world in their unique way.
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Evolved Living Podcast

Dr. Josie Jarvis, PP-OTD, MA-OTR/L, BA, BS

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This is a podcast dedicated to coming together and sharing multidisciplinary and multicultural wisdom from diverse perspectives to support adapting to change holistically and ecologically together with honesty about the messy and imperfect process of ongoing growth, change, and adaptation to the contemporary world. This podcast seeks to help facilitate mindful, inclusive, and transformative dialog and responsive trauma-informed and responsive action to connect people across the globe toward ...
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Post Traumatic Parenting

Dr. Robyn Koslowitz

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“How can I give my kids a normal childhood, when mine was anything but?” Post-Traumatic Parenting is the podcast for anyone who has ever asked themselves that question. Robyn Koslowitz, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and Post-Traumatic Parent, combines the fields of post-traumatic recovery and growth with our best understanding of how to raise Little Humans. Through interviews with experts in the fields of behavior science, psychology, trauma, and child development, as well as interviews with ...
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Pastor, Author, and International speaker Rev Dr. Luciano Padilla Jr. began his public ministry in Connecticut in 1961. For 35 years he served as Bishop of the Pentecostal Christian Church and for over 45 years served as the Senior Pastor of the Bay Ridge Christian Center, a bilingual and multicultural international ministry whose growth rests on family groups, discipleship, missions and social assistance. He was the one of the cofounder of Christian Vison Radio. In 1995, Dr. Padilla was con ...
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More Than the Dress

Dress for Success Worldwide

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“More than the Dress” is a podcast hosted by Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, Esq., CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for women. Each episode features a corporate thought leader or a client ambassador engaging in conversations about relevant, current issues women face in their journeys to economic independence. “More Than the Dress” aims to recognize, celebrate, and honor incredible and notable women while addressing the challenges and opportunities ...
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BAATN Podcast

BAATN Podcast

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These podcasts are for anyone who is interested in the psychological impact of race on people of colour from a UK Perspective. They feature prominent Black, African and Asian therapists and allies sharing their thinking and psychological concepts.
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In Full Color

Grayscale Movement

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In Full Color is a podcast about race, community, and justice. Each episode features a candid conversation with activists, educators, and everyday people exploring the intersectionality between race and identity in today’s culture. A new episode is posted every week! Hosted by Taylor McGhee, Founder and Creative Director of the Grayscale Movement. Learn more at www.grayscalemovement.org
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Yellow Glitter

Steven Wakabayashi

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Dive into the fabulous world of queer Asian creatives and change-makers on #YellowGlitterPodcast. Join us as we chat about our Queer & Asian identities and culture, social activism, mental health, love, creativity and more. Hosted by Steven Wakabayashi, founder of Stranger Creative and QTBIPOC Design. Follow us at @yellowglitterpd on socials and share your thoughts or guest recommendations at [email protected]. Full episodes, transcripts, and show notes on our website at yellowgl ...
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Beyond the Label

The Blu Journal with Leanne Blu

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Be inspired by individuals from various ages, cultures, backgrounds, and sexualities, who took a leap of faith, broke from tradition, and did something different.-We are not defined by labels or stereotypes. Anything is possible, be you unapologetically.
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This is a podcast dedicated to answering your questions about mental health, anxiety, depression, relationships, sex, and life WITHOUT psychobabble BS. I am Dr. Robert Duff, a psychologist from Southern California, but I'm also a regular dude who legitimately wants to help out. I wrote the best selling books Hardcore Self Help: F**k Depression and Hardcore Self Help: F**K Anxiety. Those are available at http://hardcoreselfhelp.com
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Woo hoo! It’s guest time! We cozied up at the kitchen table with Ashley Rodriguez, pHD for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to grow, heal, and parent in multicultural families. Ashley is a licensed psychologist who supports parents during pregnancy and postpartum, and she brings her lived experience as a first-generation daughter into t…
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Decisions… decisions… Hot coffee or iced coffee? New York or LA? Stephanie or Melissa? *Air horn sound* Trick question. Obviously the answer is both. And they’re back! For another season of More Better. On the inaugural episode of season two, our self-improvement heroines discuss the skill of making decisions. From the challenge of big life choices…
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Over and over, we can come back to ourselves and be asking, "How much is enough?" Maybe there are too many things on your to do list? Too many transitions. Overwhelm. Overkill. Over abundance. A LOT coming at you at once. Today, we're talking about capacity. How much can you take? What are the signs about? Why is it all happening? And, what you can…
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What happens when mindful parenting feels impossible because you're still having nightmares about your own childhood? Today I'm talking with Hunter Clarke-Fields, bestselling author and host of the world's top parenting podcast. We get real about the shame of being the mom with the temper when society expects you to regulate everyone's emotions. Hu…
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Dan is joined by Dr. James Hill, co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry. Dr. Hill shares his insights on the evolution of weight management research, the rising obesity epidemic, and the implications of GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, for weight loss. Dan and Dr. Hill also discuss the psychological aspects of weight management, the imp…
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Send us a text Ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” “too much,” or, paradoxically, “not feeling enough”? Welcome to ADHD emotions—where the furnace of feeling has no manual, the flames flare unpredictably, and sometimes the fire refuses to light at all. In this episode, step into The Furnace Room, where embers crackle, iron doors groan, and big f…
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Kia ora! Ayubowan! This week we get personal — Emasha shares her own experiences of facing Sri Lankan marriage proposals, from the not-so-distant past to the most recent ones (yep, that actually happened! 👀). We unpack the rollercoaster of saying “thanks, but no thanks” to proposals filled with outdated gender roles, misogynistic expectations, and …
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MESSAGE ME HERE! Welcome to Our True Colors. This extended introduction gives you the full picture of what the show is about, who I am, and what you can expect in every season. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why I started this podcast and what “racial riddle, ethnic enigma, and cultural conundrum” really mean. How different co-hosts join me each se…
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Season 3, Episode 1: The Welcome to Middle School Episode Middle school is a big milestone for kids—and for parents. It’s that tricky stage where they’re craving independence, friendships are shifting, and school expectations are ramping up. As parents, it’s a constant dance between stepping in with guidance and stepping back to let them figure it …
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For decades, we’ve been told that freedom means throwing off restraint. But what if the sexual revolution didn’t liberate us, and instead left us lonelier, unhappier, and adrift? Our culture’s promises of autonomy and self-creation have left young people disconnected from family, tradition, and purpose. We’re missing something deeper – about what i…
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What are you going to do, now? Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast: Times are strange in the world.. and there's so much possible.. My gift for you.. is making my time more available to you during uncertain times:) I'm holding sacred space, just for my audience. What about a lift up? Space held for your story, going within, with a dash of …
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Welcome back Dr. Tony Rousmaniere, President of Sentio University and Dr. Alexandre Vaz, the Chief Academic Officer at Sentio University for part 2. Part 2 continues with Dr. Rousmaniere and Dr. Vaz exploreing the skepticism surrounding AI in therapy, ethical considerations, and the importance of human oversight. Dan and the doctor duo discuss the …
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Kia ora! Ayubowan! This week, we dive into the fascinating (and sometimes jaw-dropping) world of Sri Lankan proposal marriages — yes, they’re still happening, and the criteria some families care about will blow your mind. 🤯 From reading real marriage proposal ads straight out of the newspapers (spoiler: they’re equal parts shocking and hilarious), …
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Send us a text Ever feel like time has a personal vendetta against you? One moment you’re ready to conquer the day, the next you’re three hours deep into flamingo migration patterns or medieval breadmaking. Welcome to ADHD time—slippery, nonlinear, and just a little bit enchanted. In this episode, step into The Town at the Edge of Time and wander i…
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Multiculturalism has been a policy and a political ideal for over 50 years in Canada. It’s shaped our immigration system, institutions, and the way Canadians see themselves. Yet its meaning has shifted dramatically since then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau introduced it. It began as a national unity strategy. But for many, it’s become a slogan about…
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Our DNA.. Old stories and past lives and family stories known and unknown.. effect your fertility story. What's there for you? Listen for what the "orange butterfly" marks as important in this podcast and let us know on instagram "arielgreenandersson" what comes up when you hear this in the podcast:). We take a moment to move through information yo…
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Have you ever struggled with intense emotions while parenting that seem to come out of nowhere? In today's episode, I sit down with Bonnie Weiss, an internationally known trainer in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). I was blown away by Bonnie's compassionate approach to understanding the complex parts within us that influence our parenting. Sh…
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A "triple-header" for the first time on Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology! Join Dan as he welcomes Dr. Tony Rousmaniere, President of Sentio University and Dr. Alexandre Vaz, the Chief Academic Officer at Sentio University. The episode starts with Dr. Rousmaniere and Dr. Vaz explaining the evolving role of large language models (LLMs) like ChatG…
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Kia ora! Ayubowan! This week, we’re finally talking about the reality of how Emasha's Sri Lanka time was — and to be honest, there’s a lot of nuance to unpack. From the traditions (and tensions) around proposal marriages, to the expectations that come with family and culture, we dive straight into the heart of it all. Amidst it all, Sam shares his …
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MESSAGE ME HERE! If you’re new here, this short trailer will give you a taste of Our True Colors. You’ll hear how the show explores identity, belonging, and life in the in-between spaces. Subscribe now and then check out the full Start Here episode for a deeper dive into what we’re about. If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: ST…
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Canadian culture is at a crossroads. For over 70 years, Canada's arts and media funding framework has remained largely unchanged, even as the country has become more diverse, more digital, and more disconnected from a unifying cultural vision. Canada now faces a patchwork system riddled with duplication, inefficiency, and uncertainty of purpose – f…
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well anybody who has been on social media or here may or may not know that I am deep in my own emotions with my mom dying, and all the imperfect support systems around that before and after. Every day we have opportunity to show our kids and ourselves how we can manage and work with and allow and be present for emotions so let's see what can be pos…
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This week, we revisit the conversation between Dan and Dr. Jesse Owen about what multicultural psychotherapy really is and how to apply the multicultural orientation framework in psychotherapy and clinical training. The conversation explores the concept of multicultural orientation (MCO) in psychotherapy/counseling. The MCO framework consists of th…
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Kia ora! Ayubowan! We’re finally back after the flu knocked us out harder than a spicy Sri Lankan curry on a Kiwi stomach. 🥵 This week, we introduce the tiny, furry overlord who has taken over our household, and dive into Emasha’s epic return to Sri Lanka — leaving New Zealand (and Sam) behind… maybe forever?! Prepare for: International relationshi…
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As birth rates fall and family formation grows increasingly fragile across the developed world, understanding the forces driving these trends has never been more urgent. In this episode of Inside Policy Talks, we explore the complex interplay of policy, culture, and economics shaping family life in Canada and the United States. Patrick T. Brown, Se…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the art of navigating difficult conversations—with family, friends, and especially in the midst of transitions. From back-to-school stress to parenting challenges, we explore how our nervous system shapes the way we listen, respond, and connect. We share personal stories of what happens when we enter conversations…
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This quick reset is designed for busy moments, on the go. Whether you’re sitting in the car, stepping into a meeting, or pausing before a hard conversation, in just five minutes, you’ll use simple breathwork and grounding techniques to settle your body, quiet your mind, and return to a more centered state. Think of it as a mini recharge for your ne…
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Are you struggling with a child whose aggression triggers your own trauma responses? In today's episode on parenting boys peacefully, I'm joined by Tosha Schore, parenting coach and founder of the Parenting Boys Peacefully Project, to talk about how aggression is often fear in disguise. Tosha will share her mission of creating a more peaceful world…
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it's that time of year again here we are looking for the right ways to move forward not only with our families, but for ourselves inside of it all. This episode is dedicated to having the best year possible in alignment with you and your needs. So let's dive in knowing that today is just a little bit different than yesterday and all can be possible…
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Dan welcomes back Dr. Michael Constantino, a professor of clinical psychology and director of the Psychotherapy Research Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In part 2, Dan and Dr. Constantino explore the intersection of technology, therapist effectiveness, and patient empowerment in therapy. Dr. Constantino shares on his development of …
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The importance of the Arctic is increasing, both for Canada and for our allies. That means it's critical to better understanding it. While Canadians sense that the Arctic is part of their identity, few are deeply familiar with the region — its environment, its vastness, its diversity, or its challenges. In that context, understanding the Russian Ar…
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It’s the first day of school, folks! 🎒 We just dropped off our kids in a brand-new state after a cross-country move from Northern California to Savannah, Georgia—and yes, we’re feeling all the things. In honor of back-to-school season, we’re diving into the culture of school and one of our favorite parenting topics: helping kids grow intrinsic moti…
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Well.. I was pretty out of it by the time this is coming out because my mom has died and I'm on another planet a foggy planet. Yet no more than ever I'm aware of how much the priority experiment is important to keep moving forward to find the right way for you, for me. Support the show As MENTIONED in the podcast: Times are strange in the world.. a…
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Dan welcomes Dr. Michael Constantino, a professor of clinical psychology and director of the Psychotherapy Research Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Constantino discusses the evolution of psychotherapy research, and the importance of understanding therapist effects and patient-therapist matching. Dr. Constantino emphasizes the li…
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This week on Sorry Amma, I Married a Kiwi ... we're heading gradually but surely toward Emasha's return home to Sri Lanka to her family and new job, after leaving her maybe-special-dude Sam behind in Kiwiland. WARNING: This podcast may contain Christchurch crusades, airport security gummy bears, Friends Trivia nights, toxic comments sections, techn…
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Send us a text No, Dilly from @declutterdollies isn’t actually rifling through our cupboards — but we are talking about her and the chaos of moving and organising the house. Throw in a round of mini golf (with some truly questionable scores), long walks that tested our stamina and patience, and our love for @theweekjunior, and you’ve got this week’…
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Free speech was once considered a bedrock democratic value. Now it's become one of the most contested issues in our culture-shaping institutions. Over the past decade, debates about what can and can’t be said have intensified across universities, schools, newsrooms, and corporate boardrooms. In many Western democracies, including Canada, speech cod…
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We’re so excited to welcome our very first guest, Dr. Myrna Perez! In this expansive and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Dr. Perez—a scholar, mother, and bold truth-teller—to explore what it means to live, parent, and think across cultural and racial borders. A HARVARD-educated professor (yes, the bold will make sense when you listen!),…
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Things feel like they're crashing down. Not going right. Yet, what's inside this madness? Ohh.. it always comes.. Not always right away.. Yet, there's something.. waiting for you.. for me.. Treasure amidst the crash downs. Staying curious about this moment.. and .. What does this bring for you? **social media post of start necklace???/ Support the …
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Dr. Lysova returns in part 2 to explore the often-overlooked issue of male victimization in domestic violence, discussing the barriers men face in reporting abuse, the cultural perspectives on intimate partner violence, and the psychological impacts of such experiences. Dan and Dr. Lysova discuss the need for more inclusive support systems and bett…
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