dating outside of one's cultural or social circle, Disney's "Elemental", w/ Esther Lee, MSW

Cultural expectations can have a significant impact on an individual's sense of self and well-being, particularly in immigrant families.

Navigating the pressure to conform to societal and familial expectations can be challenging, but it is essential for personal growth and fulfillment.

Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and prioritizing one's own needs and desires.

Embracing self-acceptance and cultivating a sense of self-identity contribute to emotional well-being and the ability to create the life one wants. Dating outside of one's cultural or social circle can be complex and requires reconciling personal identity with external expectations.

Navigating relationships with individuals from different backgrounds can impact mental health and self-perception.

Fitting in and belonging to a community is important, but meeting the friends, family, and greater community of a partner from a different culture can be challenging.

Curiosity and adaptation are key in building relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Unlearning fear and empowering oneself is crucial in embracing change and living one's own truth.