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I Am Speaking is a podcast focused on the lives of “othered” Americans. The goal of this podcast is to hear, share, and amplify the voices of Americans--both citizens and noncitizens-who have felt like outsiders in their homes. Hosted by first-generation Indian-American sisters, I Am Speaking highlights the unique experiences of people who feel or have been marginalized by the current US cultural hegemony in their communities.
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Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Kosha Is Speaking - Severe Anxiety
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Hello, Listeners!
Shailushi here... introducing you to this week's guest, my beloved co-host Kosha Carstens. Kosha has shared her diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) on our podcast. This week, I spoke to her in detail about her experience-- when she realized something more than regular nerves was at play, how it led to her decades-long battle with disordered eating, and how she is learning to live with the "tiger in the room."
Although we are sisters, you'll hear in this episode just how well people can hide their mental health struggles from so many people, even their loved ones. This episode is significant to me because I had the chance to hear what Kosha went through and how I could support her better. I encourage you to listen with an open mind, even if you know what anxiety feels like. One thing I have learned through this podcast is just how hidden some parts of our lives are and how misunderstood we might feel when we share them.
Although we are sisters, you'll hear in this episode just how well people can hide their mental health struggles from so many people, even their loved ones. This episode is significant to me because I had the chance to hear what Kosha went through and how I could support her better. I encourage you to listen with an open mind, even if you know what anxiety feels like. One thing I have learned through this podcast is just how hidden some parts of our lives are and how misunderstood we might feel when we share them.
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