Practical Alchemy

Ep. 54: Emotional Toll of Being First-Generation with Alejandra Campoverdi


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Are you the first generation to break out of a cycle of poverty or to break out of a kind of cycle of chaotic relationships or to be professional?

In this episode, Natalie interviews Alejandra Campoverdi, author of the memoir "First Gen." (Read the book here!)


They discuss the emotional toll of being first generation and the impact it has on mental health. Alejandra shares her personal journey and the challenges she faced as a trailblazer. They also explore the importance of vulnerability and breaking the one-dimensional narrative of the American dream. This conversation is a powerful exploration of the first gen experience and offers valuable insights for listeners.


  • The first and only experience starts at birth and continues throughout life for first-generation individuals.
  • Breaking generational cycles involves recognizing the positive and negative aspects and choosing which ones to continue or set.
  • Loneliness and isolation are significant challenges for first gen individuals, impacting their mental health.
  • Vulnerability is a strength and can lead to transformation and connection with others.
  • The one-dimensional narrative of the American dream overlooks the complexity and challenges faced by first-gen individuals.
  • 🔗 Connect with Alejandra Campoverdi

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@acampoverdi

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.alejandracampoverdi.com


    🔗Get in touch with Natalie Valle:

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    Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LoveandAlchemybyNatalieValle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠loveandalchemy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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