Mind the Gap with Sherry | Culture and Psychology

Why do some people say “I love you” every day, while others express love through quiet actions and simple care? In this episode of mindagap , I reflects on two everyday moments with her American neighbor that opened up deeper questions about emotion, parenting, and cultural norms. From greeting strangers in the park to bedtime rituals at home, we explore how different cultures shape what we feel,...

In this first episode, Shuxuan (Sherry) reflects on thecultural differences she notices between the U.S. and East Asia when it comes to parenting, education, and the value of fun. Drawing from her personal experiences as a mother and psychology graduate, she explores why American schools seem obsessed with celebration, why East Asian kids carry heavier academic loads, and what it really means when...

Mitagap is a podcast about navigating the space in-between — between East and West, tradition and change, emotion and achievement.