Welcome to another insightful episode of You're So Well Spoken. In this episode, hosts Alex and Aziz dive into the complex world of cultural identity, therapy, and family dynamics with their special guest, Liliana Baylon, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in multicultural communities and immigrant families. If you're navigating cultural pressures, dealing with generational trauma, or just curious about how therapy can help immigrant families, this conversation will resonate with you.

This episode covers a rich discussion about the experiences of first-generation immigrants and the challenges they face in balancing cultural expectations from both their families and the societies they live in. Liliana shares her personal story as a first-generation immigrant and her transition from the corporate world to becoming a therapist, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness in mental health.

Topics covered include:

• Cultural Expectations & Assimilation: What does it mean to assimilate versus acculturate? Liliana explains the nuances between these concepts and how they affect immigrant families.
• Parentification: A common issue in immigrant communities where children take on adult responsibilities too early, translating for parents or taking care of siblings.
• Therapy Stigmas in Immigrant Communities: How therapy is perceived in different cultures and why there's often resistance to seeking help.
• Family Dynamics & Gender Roles: Liliana discusses how traditional gender roles and expectations shape family interactions and how therapy can help in redefining these roles.
• Healing & Validation: Why therapy is crucial for first-generation immigrants and how acknowledging past traumas can lead to healing.

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Welcome Back: Hey everyone, welcome back to "You're So Well Spoken!" In today’s episode, we're diving deep into the highs and lows of growing up in the U.S. as children of immigrants. Expect some laughs, some serious talk, and maybe a few "aha" moments along the way.

Inside This Episode:

• The Meaning Behind the Flag: Ever wondered why the American flag might make some of us uneasy? We’re unpacking what this symbol means across different communities.
• Southbound Adventures: Tag along on our road trips through the South, where the sight of Confederate flags adds a whole other layer to our travels.
• Staying Connected: How do we keep in touch with where we're from? From frequent trips back to Honduras to less often visits to Somalia, we get into what it means to maintain those connections.
• More than Just Food: Let’s talk about why beans mean so much more in Honduran culture—it’s a light-hearted chat with deeper roots than you might think!
• Life in the In-Between: Feeling like you don’t fully fit into one culture or another? We’re right there with you, and we're sharing what this balancing act feels like.

Memorable Lines:

• "For me, the American flag is loaded with more than just patriotism."
• "Ever think about how you can’t hide a body in an apartment? Yeah, me neither. But in the woods..."
• "If you skip the beans, are you even Honduran?"
• "Being called ‘Americanized’ was never a compliment in my house."

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What’s Next: Join us next time as we explore language barriers, the pressures of "acting white," and more stories from our lives. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it.

Thanks for listening, and remember, your stories are part of what makes this show great!