In this week's episode, I chat with mental health researcher, Tara Tumelo Bogatsu. She shares how intuition led her to Birmingham and further kept her there. Despite feeling a pull towards Birmingham, the adjustment to this new home was by no means easy. She deep dives into how challenging moving abroad is, especially if the culture you come from has a strong emphasis on community. We further discuss the work she has done looking at psychosis in Black and Asian folks, her intentional self-care practices, and the importance of slowing down.
Tara was born and raised in Botswana. She moved to Birmingham in the UK and pursued a BSc in psychology followed by a master's in mental health. She is currently working as a research assistant in the field of mental health. Connect with her on Instagram: @tarabogatsu.
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