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February 13, 2025 100 mins

What no one tells you about mental health & ethiopian immigrant parents — In this episode, we dive into high expectations and comparisons from parents, the culture clash between America and Ethiopia, and the impact of generational trauma with Freweyni, a trauma informed Youth Advocacy Specialist for survivors of sexual abuse and gender-based violence. She works with Black immigrant and youth survivors, providing emotional support, safety planning, and resources. She also runs @zerowastehabesha, a multimedia project sharing research and content on eco-socialism, pan-Africanism, anti-imperialism, and working-class struggles against colonialism and climate change.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thebriefdivepodcast/videos?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN ON:SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cPd9uVZqjmEmM9VF0zuGg?si=ef2246bd89c34b4APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brief-dive/id1551664039ADD ME ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefdive?igsh=cm5iaWEyazRvMnpySNAPCHAT: https://snapchat.com/t/zzap27fGTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebriefdive?_t=8qIJLtOvM0l&_r=1DISCLAIMER: "The Brief Dive" Podcast represents the opinions of Filimon and his guests who are also not licensed professionals. The content provided should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or any sort of medical treatment. This content is meant for informational and entertainment purposes only. This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a trusted friend, therapist, or crisis resource. You are not alone, and help is available. If you're in immediate distress, please reach out to a crisis helpline in your area.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Preview0:47 Intro 1:40 Warm up Question #13:00 Warm up Question #25:17 Warm up Question #314:52 Growing Up Between Ethiopian And American Cultures19:38 Are We Comparing Too Much?27:07 The Most Common Mental Health Challenges Within The Ethiopian Community35:30 Generational Trauma Shaping Mental Health In Ethiopian Youth?43:38 Ethiopians And High Expectations58:21 Is Habesha Gossiping Bad? 1:01:10 The Gender Roles Between Young Men And Women In The Ethiopian Community1:10:04 How Can We Have An Open Dialogue With Family?1:14:17 How Can We Introduce Therapy In An Immigrant Household? 1:22:35 How Can We Work On The Community Back Home?1:34:00 The Biggest Misconception About Helping People1:37:35 Last Advice On Ethiopian Mental Health1:39:11 OutroEpisode Resources:ZeroWasteHabesha INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerowastehabesha?igsh=M3FnNmR4M2ZrampuZeroWasteHabesha Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zerowastehabesha?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=a8ed32e5-bf27-4b52-9bbb-4b8d85e37bacZeroWasteHabesha EMAIL: Zerowastehabesha@gmail.com#habesha #mentalhealth

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