Choose Your Struggle
Choose Your Struggle
A Vulnerable Conversation on Identity and Trauma with Cynthia Siadat
A Vulnerable Conversation on Identity and Trauma with Cynthia Siadat
A Vulnerable Conversation on Identity and Trauma with Cynthia Siadat
Friday 16th April 2021
Join Jay Shifman on 'Choose Your Struggle' as he chats with Cynthia Siadat about identity, trauma, and making therapy accessible for all.
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Get the buttons here!Identity, Trauma, and Healing: A Candid Talk with Cynthia Siadat
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What happens when you combine a deep understanding of sociology with a passion for mental health? You get Cynthia Siadat, a therapist, speaker, and writer who's making waves in the field. In this episode of 'Choose Your Struggle', host Jay Shifman sits down with Cynthia for an open-hearted conversation about identity and trauma. Growing up in a predominantly Filipino community in Vallejo, California, Cynthia's journey has been anything but straightforward.
Her experiences at UC Santa Cruz studying sociology laid the groundwork for her current role as a mental health professional. Despite facing numerous challenges as a minority in the mental health space, Cynthia's unique approach to therapy—emphasizing self-disclosure and creating safe spaces—sets her apart. She is on a mission to break down the barriers surrounding mental health and make therapy accessible to everyone. If you've ever felt like an outsider or struggled with your identity, this episode will resonate deeply.
It's a raw, real, and ultimately uplifting discussion that aims to destigmatize mental health issues and promote healing. Tune in to hear Cynthia's inspiring story and gain insights into the importance of understanding and embracing one's identity.