Saumya Dave on Family Dynamics + Mental Health

As a writer, psychiatrist, and mental health advocate, Sauyma Dave enjoys exploring the unique dynamics that exist in immigrant families. Her debut novel, Well-Behaved Indian Women, was featured in The New York Times Book Review, ELLE, Bustle, Buzzfeed, and more. Saumya's essays, articles, and poetry have been in outlets including The New York Times, ABC News, Refinery29, and HuffPost, among others.  In this episode, Sauyma lays the groundwork for creating healthy family dynamics. Plus, she advises on how to self-advocate for the relationships within your family and dives into the ways we can balance the importance of family and traditions as we explore deep-rooted intergenerational patterns.  We also talk about: Sauyma’s relationship with mental health Research around mental health and tight-knit communities  The science on what makes a relationship great Seeing our family members through different lenses The role her culture has shaped her family dynamic Dealing with difficult family members Connect with us after the show at https://wellnessglowup.com/ (wellnessglowup.com!) Resources Want to go deeper and get a step-by-step guide or course for your wellness? We got you. Head to our shop at https://wellnessglowup.com/shop (wellnessglowup.com/shop) Connect with us for daily inspiration and reflection prompts at: Instagram.com/wellnessglowupmedia Pre-order Kayla’s book Things I Could Never Thank You For: Coming Soon! Sauyma’s new book: https://www.saumyadave.com/what-a-happy-family (https://www.saumyadave.com/what-a-happy-family) This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.