Unapologetically Asian

66. Intergenerational Trauma, Filial Piety & Asian Mental Health ft. Dr Phoebe Lau

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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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