Personal experiences of growing up in a Greek-American household.
Discussion on how Greek cultural and family dynamics shape one’s worldview.
Exploring how guilt and shame manifest within the Greek upbringing (relating to other cultures as well).
Discussion on ingrained beliefs from a young age, how they contribute to feelings of guilt when deviating from family expectations.
Pressures faced growing up to meet certain standards & the emotional impact of falling short or changing course from expectations
The difference between family’s definition of success and personal definitions.
How to navigate family expectations while embracing authentic self.
Discussing cultural pressure to be “perfect” and how to redefine perfection.
Insight from a therapist’s perspective on understanding this type of guilt.
Explanation of what boundaries are and what they do.
Importance of setting boundaries, especially in the context of upbringing.
...and more!