12. Immigrant Family, Intergenerational Trauma, & Culture | When It's Time to Put Yourself First

05/08/2025 32 min

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Episode Synopsis

When is it the right time to choose yourself, especially when your culture and family want otherwise?Dr. Charleanea and Esteban dive deep into her journey of breaking free from intergenerational trauma and family expectations. Growing up, pursuing a college education felt like an act of betrayal to her Latino roots—but Dr. Charleanea chose herself anyway. In this episode, she opens up about the childhood wounds she had to heal, the courage it took to defy the cultural norms set forth by her family, and how choosing herself led to a life of purpose, success, and empowerment