In this powerful episode of foorum Insider's Core Conversations, Dr. Katie Gaebel unpacks the stories of Turkish women navigating identity, education, and belonging in Germany and why their experiences might hold the key to healing America’s own cultural divide.We explore what happens when multiculturalism fails, how language and policy shape who belongs, and what the U.S. can learn from Germany’s mistakes and resilience. Drawing from her dissertation, Dr. Gaebel reveals the human impact of being caught between two cultures and why their strength and agency are exactly what America needs right now.Watch to discover: – Why identity is more than where you're from – How assimilation harms more than it helps – What the U.S. must do to prevent a deeper divide 🎓 Guest: Dr. Katie Gaebel

Connect with Katie: iconoclastadvisors.com🗂 Based on her dissertation: An Intersectionality Approach to Understanding Turkish Women’s Educational Attainment in GermanySubscribe to foorum Insider for more deep conversations at the intersection of mental health, identity, and society.

We all have that inner voice but what if it’s the one lying to us the most?In this powerful episode of foorum Insider, licensed psychologist and TEDx speaker Dr. Ashley Smith reveals how your brain can distort reality through fear, shame, and self-doubt. Drawing from her book The Way I See It, Ashley breaks down how toxic thinking patterns, stigma, and “fake news” inside our own minds can sabotage emotional wellbeing.Learn how to:

• Reframe negative thoughts
• Challenge your inner critic
• Spot the signs of toxic positivity
• Heal from internalized shame
• Find emotional freedom through self-compassion

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, perfectionism, or the weight of your own expectations, this conversation is for you.📘 Grab Ashley’s book: The Way I See It - www.drashleysmith.com🎧 Listen to the full podcast: Available on Apple + Spotify - https://fooruminsider.com/why-this-psychologist-says-the-real-fake-news-is-in-your-head/Follow for more content on mental health, psychology, and healingIntro Animation Credits:The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)McKenna Doherty (Contractor for USGS EROS), Video & Animation SpecialistNational Geographic ‪@NatGeo‬

We all have that inner voice but what if it’s the one lying to us the most?In this powerful episode of foorum Insider, licensed psychologist and TEDx speaker Dr. Ashley Smith reveals how your brain can distort reality through fear, shame, and self-doubt. Drawing from her book The Way I See It, Ashley breaks down how toxic thinking patterns, stigma, and “fake news” inside our own minds can sabotage emotional wellbeing.Learn how to:

• Reframe negative thoughts
• Challenge your inner critic
• Spot the signs of toxic positivity
• Heal from internalized shame
• Find emotional freedom through self-compassion

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, perfectionism, or the weight of your own expectations, this conversation is for you.📘 Grab Ashley’s book: The Way I See It - www.drashleysmith.com🎧 Listen to the full podcast: Available on Apple: + Spotify - Follow for more content on mental health, psychology, and healingIntro Animation Credits:The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)McKenna Doherty (Contractor for USGS EROS), Video & Animation SpecialistNational Geographic ‪@NatGeo‬