Pree is a second generation desi (second gen desi) (IG: @secondgendesi) South Asian writer, scientist, runner, and currently an expat in Italy. She uses her blog (secondgendesi.com) and social media platforms to discuss topics and experiences related to these main themes of her life, especially the struggles, the triumphs, and the unfiltered truth of it all. Thank you for the theme music @briank_williams28 BK Williams! Become a monthly supporter of the show at janirad.com/podcast.

STFS: Stories of survival, struggle, and everything in between. Jani Rad @janirad.me and Be Fearless You Foundation @befearlessyou (Corilynn Bailey) are co-hosting this minisode series of “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” @whatsonyourmindpodcast to bring you a platform where we can all end the stigma around mental health and mental illness together. Conversation is powerful, and together through language and stories - we can Stop the F** Stigma! As a disclaimer, the stories shared on this platform may include triggering content. Please take care of yourself when listening. We will not be providing advice, therapy, or counseling. That is not the intended purpose of this space. If you are seeking professional advice or need to talk to someone immediately, please connect with a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 (TALK). @psych_today @800273talk

Additional resources to find BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists:

Asian Mental Health Collective @asianmentalhealthcollective

Therapy in Color: The mental health directory for People of Color @therapyincolor_

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network @nqttcn

South Asian Therapists @southasiantherapists