How To Be A Redhead

This is one of the most powerful episodes we have ever recorded. We're talking about bullying + trauma, and how to get the tools to heal. Dr. Marianna Strongin is a natural redhead and a licensed clinical psychologist in Manhattan. She’s the founder of Strong in Therapy (https://strongintherapy.com/). She is trained to treat mood and anxiety disorders and a variety of life transitional issues. Through exploration of feelings, behaviors, and life choices Dr. Strongin helps clients become stronger and more confident individuals. She has an incredible story. She immigrated from Moldova to the USA when she was 8-years-old. Her first language is Russian and she did not speak English when she arrived. On top of being the only student who didn't speak English, she was also a redhead. “It was awful. I was called 'Big Red' 'Flame Crotch' 'Red' etc,” says Dr. Strongin. “Being called out for being a redhead significantly diminished my self-esteem growing up.” She says her mom worked really hard to equalize it by emphasi