62. What Will People Think? The Toxic Side of Cultural Denial

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Double Life

Devamsha Gunput and Farah Raja

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Welcome to an honest and realistic look at living a layered life, where your hosts Devamsha and Farah peel back the curtain on living with multiple identities, tackling entrepreneurship, and embracing self-discovery. Devamsha and Farah are full-time entrepreneurs building brands and businesses after similar careers at big corporates. They're also content creators, sharing the ins and outs of money and lifestyle. Every episode is a fresh take on the hustle of life, work, and introspection, perfect for big dreamers and action takers—every Monday at 7:00AM BST. thedoublelifepodcast@gmail.com

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62. What Will People Think? The Toxic Side of Cultural Denial

Double Life

26 minutes 5 seconds

8 months ago

62. What Will People Think? The Toxic Side of Cultural Denial

Aiza's original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@aiza_talks/video/7456668553094237483

Why do people get so defensive when others speak about cultural trauma?

In this episode, we dive into the TikTok discourse that sparked a bigger conversation about the toxic elements of South Asian culture, the fear of ‘what will people think?’, and why some people refuse to acknowledge hard truths.

We explore why certain individuals feel the need to invalidate others’ experiences, how denial is often a reflection of internalised conditioning, and why healing starts with honesty. Instead of tearing each other down, how can we use these conversations to create real change?

If you’ve ever felt dismissed for sharing your experiences, or struggled with the pressure to stay silent, this one’s for you.

00:00 Introduction

04:10 The TikTok That Sparked It All

09:45 Why Are People So Defensive About Cultural Trauma?

15:30 The Problem With ‘Not All South Asians’ Arguments

21:50 The Denial Mindset – Are We Just Brushing Things Under The Carpet?

28:15 How Social Media Can Be Used For Good (Or Harm)

35:40 Healing, Validation, and Why We Need More Honest Conversations

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