Listen "Layer#9: Aspiring Psychologists’ Take on Gen Z Migrants, Digital Addiction & Loneliness"
Episode Synopsis
So many chase the dream of going abroad. Few talk about what happens after.In this heartfelt conversation, Pan sits down with Srishti, a Gen Z migrant and aspiring psychologist, to explore the hidden emotional cost of migration, where ambition collides with identity, belonging, and digital disconnection.𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱:The Myth of Making It Abroad — how social media shapes unrealistic expectations of migrant lifeThe psychology behind comparison, digital addiction, and the anxious Gen Z mind“Liminal identity” — the in-between space of two cultures, and finding peace with bothSmall steps to rebuild connection and confidence in a new country.Reframing “What if…” fears into “So what?” empowermentHow awareness, reflection, and self-compassion can bridge the migrant’s inner gap.🔔 If this resonates, follow the show, leave a review, or share it with someone who needs to hear this necessary conversation.Episode ResourcesWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pan.pereraGuestSrishti BahlLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/srishtibahlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/srishti__bahl?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Connect with Pan PereraLinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/panperera/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pan.perera/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@pan.pereraFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/panpereraofficial
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