In today's episode of "Dil Ki Recipes," Dr. Sheeza Mohsin sits down with Jessica Villarreal to explore the unique challenges and cultural dynamics that therapists encounter when working with South Asian couples. This conversation provides essential guidance for non-South Asian therapists seeking to build cultural competency, covering topics like family enmeshment, gender role expectations, the stigma around vulnerability and intimacy, and how to create safe therapeutic spaces for Desi clients navigating complex cultural scripts.​​

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[00:04:22] — Understanding South Asian Relationship Dynamics: Cultural Complexity, Family Involvement & Loyalty-Based Marriages

[00:08:25] — Pressures on Desi Men: Provider Expectations, Dual Loyalty Struggles & Emotional Suppression

[00:11:15] — Breaking the Silence: Creating Safe Spaces for Vulnerability in Therapy

[00:12:04] — Addressing Traditional Masculinity with Compassion and Cultural Understanding

[00:15:51] — Emotional Expression Gaps: Gender Differences in Meeting Emotional Needs

[00:17:24] — Mother-Son Enmeshment: Intergenerational Patterns & Surrogate Spouse Dynamics

[00:19:39] — Navigating Mother-In-Law Relationships: When and How to Address Family Tensions

[00:22:50] — Sex and Intimacy: Breaking the Taboo with Culturally Sensitive Approaches

[00:24:56] — Defining "Liberal" in South Asian Context: Appearance vs. Internal Beliefs

[00:30:17] — Updating Cultural Scripts: Evolving Traditions Without Abandoning Culture

[00:31:06] — Building Cultural Competency: How Non-South Asian Therapists Can Create Safety for Desi Clients

Learn more about Jessica Villarreal:

Jessica works for LifeStance in Carrolton, and is accepting new patients. Expertise: ADHD, Alcohol and Drug Use Issues, Anxiety, Childhood Behavior Issues, Couple's Issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity, Grief, Later Life Transitions, Midlife Transitions, Postpartum Depression/Anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, Reproductive Challenges, School Avoidance, Women's Issues. Ages: 11-14, 15-17, 18-21, 22-26, 27-40, 41-64, 65+. Take the first step, call or book today.

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In today's episode of “Dil Ki Recipes,” Dr. Sheeza Mohsin sits down with BJ Williams to explore why men struggle with emotional expression and how generational patterns shape modern masculinity. This conversation unpacks the cultural and historical roots of emotional suppression, offering practical guidance for raising emotionally intelligent sons and creating healthier relationship dynamics.

BJ Williams is an educator, advocate, and former Washington State University athlete who transformed personal tragedy into purpose. Following his own mental health journey through therapy, he founded Can I Be Vulnerable (CIBV), a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health in the Black community, particularly among Black men. What began as a docu-series inviting men to share their stories transparently has evolved into a comprehensive community organization offering safe spaces, housing, therapy, workforce readiness programs, and peer mentorship. Through CIBV, Williams encourages men to embrace their emotions and understand that there is strength in vulnerability, impacting communities from his high school pilot program at Jefferson High School in South Central Los Angeles to a growing global movement.

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Ever wonder what dating successful women looks like?Successful women look for emotional maturity in their partners to be able to have conversations with them that may be difficult to do with someone who doesn’t have emotional maturity. This could be about future goals, small disagreements, roles, etc. But at the end of the day, if there’s no emotional maturity within a relationship, those two people committed may loose interest or their spark.Dating a successful woman only goes wrong when…You show up INCONSISTENTLYSuccessful women are timely, often busy in their personal lives, so when they set time aside to spend with you and you are showing up late or rescheduling constantly or flaking or “ghosting them” to see if they’re interested… it’s actually making you seem undesirable and unattractive.Watch this episode by Dr. Sheeza Mohsin to learn more about what it looks like to date successful women Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & More at by looking for “Dil Ki Recipes” on your preferred streaming platform🧠 Have a question or want to share your thoughts? Leave a comment below!#dilkirecipes #relationshipadvice #relationshipcoach #datingadvice #datingadviceformen #datingwithpurpose #relationshipproblemsolution #relationshipadvice101 #datingsuccess #relationshipmanagement #southasianpodcast #southasianlifestyle

Welcome to "Dil Ki Recipes", your one-stop shop for everything South Asians need to navigate mental health and relationships! In today's episode, Dr. Sheeza Mohsin talks about what to do when you get stuck in a rut, or when you think your life isn't going well.

With her therapist background, she shares her advice, life anecdotes, and tips to help you feel like you have a bit more control over your life and your emotions.

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Welcome to "Dil Ki Recipes", your one-stop shop for everything South Asians need to navigate mental health and relationships!

In today's episode, Dr. Sheeza Mohsin gives an insight into common wedding pressures during the wedding season among Bi-cultural kids.

As a relationship and mental health therapist, Dr. Mohsin often hears clients voicing their struggles with navigating some of the pressures that weddings in their family or of their friends can bring.

These pressures include comments from adults, invasive questions, body shaming remarks, and how to navigate these situations.

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Welcome to "Dil Ki Recipes", your one-stop shop for everything South Asians need to navigate mental health and relationships! In today's episode, Dr. Sheeza Mohsin shares the top 5 red flags in women based on feedback from clients. As a relationship therapist, Dr. Mohsin sees a wide array of different types of clients and shares her perspective of why most men will run away from relationships.

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Welcome to "Dil Ki Recipes", your one-stop shop for everything South Asians need to navigate mental health and relationships! In today's episode, Dr. Sheeza Mohsin shares 7 signs you're truly adulting – a must-listen for learning about the important steps to take when navigating the journey of becoming more independent in your life.

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Welcome to Dil Ki Recipes, your one-stop shop for everything South Asians need to navigate mental health and relationships!

In today's episode, Dr. Sheeza Mohsin focuses on friendships & how to manage your friendship dynamic while tackling some very common struggles. Most of my clients tend to ask me common questions surrounding friendships and relationships, or bring up their concerns from real-world life experiences, so this episode is to help guide those who might be experiencing similar situations.

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