A podcast which explores complex family relationships and the collision of cultures in first-generation families, blended families and mixed-race marriages.
We take a deep dive into the father/son relationship on the way to breaking a parenting cycle because the way you were raised doesn’t fit with your values. Have you significantly changed the way you are raising your kids, compared to the way your parents raised you? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
The Gen-I podcast returns after a summer break. In this episode we reflect on lessons learned during an extended stay with family. Kulbinder comes away with a new point of view on family dynamics and relationships by being present. Are you present for your loved ones? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Parenting can be a challenge at the best of times. Are you doing it right? Do you have your own style or do you follow the example your parents set down? Guest Sherry Yuan Hunter of Sandwich Parenting and sandwichparenting.com about keeping your sanity while raising good kids. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
We are honoured to welcome John Kim to the podcast. Also known as The Angry Therapist, John is a licensed therapist, coach, author, and co-founder of the JRNI Coaching Intensive, from which Scott graduated in 2021 to begin a Life Coaching career. With John, we discuss the societal changes around mixed-race relationships, from the 80’s to today. John talks from his point-of-view as a Korean-American with a white partner and a mixed child. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Kulbinder and Scott take a personal dive into Gen-I. Kulbinder coined the phrase to identity people who were born to immigrant parents. We discuss a surprising statement Kulbinder made about her identity as a Canadian with Indian heritage. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Scott and Kulbinder dive deep on depresssion with some very revealing information about living with the disease and steps needed to make life normal again. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Scott and Kulbinder address equality in the workplace with Rejeanne Aimey, President & Chair of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers. OSPE has launched a campaign to increase inclusion in an industry that has been dominated by white males for several decades. Aimey is a woman of colour, professional engineer who gives an accurate account of the current situation and how the Society is working to open the profession to more women and people of colour. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
We live in some scary times, with the pandemic and all. The numbers of those infected continue to rise so is it just a matter of time before YOU get COVID-19? Scott was sure he had contracted the virus. In this episode we talk about the panic created just by the possibility of one family member having it. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Kulbinder & Scott go deep into race relations on a personal and work-life level and explain the term “white saviour” in an effort to help understand different points-of-view. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Kulbinder & Scott discuss the continuing pandemic impact on their personal lives – and – the mixed-race couple’s fears around the upcoming U.S. election. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Kulbinder and Scott share the ongoing family and financial stresses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. When will it end????? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
In this episode of Generation Immigrant podcast Scott and Kulbinder talk about white privilege in a mixed marriage. But what about white guilt? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Scott and Kulbinder are joined by Dr. Patricia Johnson, psychotherapist, to talk about being mixed race in this time when the far right seems to be emboldened to say whatever they want. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Skin deep: How Scott and Kulbinder have experienced life in his white skin and her brown skin … and what’s in store for their mixed-race boy and adopted South Asian girl? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Frustrated. Mad. Overwhelmed with nothing to look forward to and the hate being spewed amongst all this is too much… Damn, damn this pandemic. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
They’re back after a lengthy hiatus. The Generation Immigrant podcast is rebooted. Hosts Scott and Kulbinder spice it up for season two with a catchy intro to lightening things up after months in self-isolation. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Kulbinder and Scott are joined once again by psychotherapist Dr. Patricia Johnson and talk about everything from mixed-race kids and their cultural identification, to saving the world, to getting angry. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
While divorce has become common across most of society, it is still treated as a shameful thing to do in many cultures, in which women are blamed and ridiculed. Scott & Kulbinder explore marriage breakup in the South Asian community. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Do you consider politics before traveling? As a mixed-race couple/family, we certainly do. Some places have been crossed off our list of destinations because of racist policies. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
A Love Story. Two souls connect but they are from two different worlds, different cultures and on two different continents. They don’t even speak the same language. Hear the emotional story of how love conquered all for this couple. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
They say you can’t pick your family. In this episode: Family Fallouts. Have you disowned a family member? Have you been disowned? What if it’s your own children who walk away? This is a frank and very personal discussion about family tensions and breakdowns, including blended families and what role culture may play. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
We are pleased to return from hiatus to present our 11th episode of Generation Immigrant with special guest Dr. Patricia Johnson. Based in LA she is a psychotherapist who specialized in mixed-race marriage in both counselling and researching. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Cultural differences in the role of grandparents. In western culture it is common for aging parents to live on their own or move to a retirement home and eventually a nursing home before they pass. But in many other cultures the aging parents live with one of their children. Scott & Kulbinder compare the difference in the lives of grandparents in their cultures. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
For some, having pets in the house is something they’ve known their entire lives — like Scott. But for Kulbinder, having a dog was a brand new experience when your puppy became a member of our family over a decade ago. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Parents aren’t always on the same page when it comes to raising their children. Kulbinder & Scott try to find a balance between nature and nurture which can cause friction between mom and dad. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
In a heated debate Kulbinder and Scott explore cultural responsibility in their mixed race family. Who is responsible for instilling Sikh culture in the children? The discussion takes a turn most might not expect. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Hat’s off to all moms! Kulbinder & Scott talk about motherhood and the change in roles in their mixed-race family of four. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
A little white and a little brown makes a whole-wheat boy , then we adopted a brown girl. How do mixed-race couples create a cultural identity for their children? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
When we grew our family through adoption we received a gift. But the private adoption process put us on an emotional rollercoaster. In this 1 hour episode, we give an honest account, with all the highs and lows & the truth about the cost of adopting. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
As DearDidi, Kulbinder has been taking questions and offering advise to the South Asian community in her published column. In this podcast we address the issues raised by her readers, give her responses and comment on how this mixed-race couple has dealt with similar experiences. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
Generation Immigrant – a podcast which explores complex family relationships and the collision of cultures in first-generation families, blended families and mixed-race marriages. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
In the beginning. An introduction to Scott and Kulbinder and how we started this wonderful ride. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
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