In this episode, we sit down with Sanya, the inspiring founder of Manovichaar, a platform dedicated to breaking mental health stigmas within South Asian communities. Sanya shares her personal journey of navigating cultural expectations, academic pressures, and identity while living abroad as an international student. Together, we explore the unique challenges faced by international students and discuss practical strategies for managing stress, building community, and prioritizing mental well-being in a foreign environment.
In this episode, we sit down with Sanya, the inspiring founder of Manovichaar, a platform dedicated to breaking mental health stigmas within South Asian communities. Sanya shares her personal journey of navigating cultural expectations, academic pressures, and identity while living abroad as an international student. Together, we explore the unique challenges faced by international students and discuss practical strategies for managing stress, building community, and prioritizing mental well-being in a foreign environment.
From busting myths about therapy to unpacking how cultural norms shape our perceptions of mental health, Sanya’s insights are invaluable. This episode is a heartfelt, enlightening conversation about finding balance, creating safe spaces, and fostering open dialogue within the diaspora.
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