The healing process, the inner work, the letting go, the consciousness, the forgiveness, it's all undeniably helpful...aaand let's be real, it also takes a lot outta you too. To close out FOA Season 3, we thought - who better to talk through all the ups and downs of battling ego, addressing inner child wounds and trauma, and conquering crippling emotional faceplants with deep insight and flair than our guest, actor and writer Anna Akana. Minji and Anna run the gamut of some of the ways their ongoing inner work has taken a lot of life-changing W O R K and has had massive payoff too. They share some vulnerable and embarrassing moments that had them face to face with their biggest insecurities and how they practice mindfulness to address harmful and problematic behaviors with some grace and even humor. They discuss the underrated benefits of being a little delusional and how to become their own friend/parent/cheerleader as they practice affirming and falling in love with themselves. CW: this episode includes discussion of mental health and suicide. 

Follow Our Guest Anna Akana:
https://www.instagram.com/annaakana

Follow Minji On:

Instagram (@minjeezy)Instagram (@firstofallpod)

▫️ Music featured in this episode include "Uzutrap" & "Gimme The Word" by Uzuhan
▫️ Follow the show on Instagram and Twitter and support our Patreon
▫️ This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective

Audio Engineer @marvinyueh
Producer @AnnaSun
(New) Producer! @PriksaMusic
Social Media Manager @JulianaDeer


Mentioned in this episode:

Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast from WBEZ

If you're looking for a new Asian American centric podcast, check out Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast from WBEZ Chicago:

Asians have long been ignored, fetishized or made the butt of the joke in America. Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast wants to put that to rest. Each week, we celebrate badass Asians who are making a mark on pop culture and entertainment. Co-hosts Esther Yoon-Ji Kang and Susie An hang out with trailblazers in comedy, film, music and other fields—inviting them to reflect on their identities and redefine “sexy” on their own terms.

Shoes Off: A Sexy Asians Podcast

Twitter Mentions