Shit We Don't Tell Mom
112 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -We have depression. Now what? We share vulnerable stories of how we manage anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder while figuring out the not-so-glamours parts of adulting, relationships, and our Asian-Canadian identities. Come join us as we share tools and personal experiences of how to normalize your mental health and well-being. New episodes every other Sunday! Winner of Best Wellness Podcast 2020 at Asian Podcast Awards. **Content Warning: depression, anxiety, suicide, eating disorders, violence, sex, racism, and death**⠀
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20: What Makes Me Bipolar
February 28, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat is bipolar disorder, what does it mean, and who has it? Do you think someone you care about might be bipolar? In this episode, your hosts Kristy and Angie sit down to finally talk about a long-awaited topic: Angie’s bipolar disorder. Content warning: mania, depression, suicide. Highlights: We take a stab at defining bipolar disorders How bipolar disorders are classified How to help yourself when diagnosed with something unfamiliar The stigmatization and misrepresentation of bip...
20. What Makes Me Bipolar
February 28, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat is bipolar disorder, what does it mean, and who has it? Do you think someone you care about might be bipolar? In this episode, your hosts Kristy and Angie sit down to finally talk about a long-awaited topic: Angie’s bipolar disorder. Content warning: mania, depression, suicide. Highlights: We take a stab at defining bipolar disorders How bipolar disorders are classified How to help yourself when diagnosed with something unfamiliar The stigmatization and misrepresentation of bip...
19. The Handbook for Adulting ft. Angela Kim (The Why Moments)
February 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBInstructions on how to be an adult and live happily ever after. Do you want one? What if we were already given one but we just don’t like what is written? In this episode, Angela Kim from The Why Moments Podcast discusses the internal and external pressures of marriage, to have or not have kids, going to therapy, and how to tell all this to your Asian family. Content warning: suicide. Highlights: Why we confirm and more importantly, what happens when we don’t How to tell your Asian paren...
19. The Handbook for Adulting ft. Angela Kim
February 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBInstructions on how to be an adult and live happily ever after. Do you want one? What if we were already given one but we just don’t like what is written? In this episode, we discuss the internal and external pressures of marriage, to have or not have kids, going to therapy, and how to tell all this to your Asian family. Content warning: suicide. Highlights: Why we confirm and more importantly, what happens when we don’t How to tell your Asian parents you’re not ready for marriage What ...
19: The Handbook for Adulting ft. Angela Kim
February 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBInstructions on how to be an adult and live happily ever after. Do you want one? What if we were already given one but we just don’t like what is written? In this episode, we discuss the internal and external pressures of marriage, to have or not have kids, going to therapy, and how to tell all this to your Asian family. Content warning: suicide. Highlights: Why we confirm and more importantly, what happens when we don’t How to tell your Asian parents you’re not ready for marriage What ...
Ep 19: The Handbook for Adulting ft. Angela Kim
February 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBInstructions on how to be an adult and live happily ever after. Do you want one? What if we were already given one but we just don’t like what is written? In this episode, we discuss the internal and external pressures of marriage, to have or not have kids, going to therapy, and how to tell all this to your Asian family. Content warning: suicide. Highlights: Why we confirm and more importantly, what happens when we don’t How to tell your Asian parents you’re not ready for marriage What ...
18: Masturbation & Sexual Consent ft. MX Asian American (Part 2)
January 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBHow did you learn about sex? Did you have sex first or masturbate first? Did you ever get the “sex talk” from your parents/guardians? This is a special episode where Karen from MX Asian American Podcast interviews us about our sexual awakening, what is sexual consent, and how we learned to have sex. Highlights: When Karen walked in on her parents having sex Kristy’s first time using a vibrator Angie’s first time watching porn What happened when Kristy & Angie got the “sex talk” f...
18. Masturbation & Sexual Consent ft. Karen Zheng (MX Asian American) - Part 2
January 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBHow did you learn about sex? Did you have sex first or masturbate first? Did you ever get the “sex talk” from your parents/guardians? This is a special episode where Karen from MX Asian American Podcast interviews us about our sexual awakening, what is sexual consent, and how we learned to have sex. Highlights: When Karen walked in on her parents having sex Kristy’s first time using a vibrator Angie’s first time watching porn What happened when Kristy & Angie got the “sex talk” f...
18. Masturbation & Sexual Consent ft. MX Asian American (Part 2)
January 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBHow did you learn about sex? Did you have sex first or masturbate first? Did you ever get the “sex talk” from your parents/guardians? This is a special episode where Karen from MX Asian American Podcast interviews us about our sexual awakening, what is sexual consent, and how we learned to have sex. Highlights: When Karen walked in on her parents having sex Kristy’s first time using a vibrator Angie’s first time watching porn What happened when Kristy & Angie got the “sex talk” f...
17. Exploring Our Sexual Identities ft. Karen Zheng (MX Asian American) - Part 1
January 17, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBHow are our sexual identities formed? Is it from the media that we consume like magazines and porn? And how do we go about unlearning the dysfunctional and destructive ideas around sexuality and body image? **Content Warning**: anorexia nervosa and behaviours of disordered eating is discussed in this episode. Highlights: Learning about sex from magazines and porn Trauma from parents who enforce gender roles Karen’s journey in accepting her queer identity Religious beliefs and how the...
17. Exploring Our Sexual Identities with Mx Asian American (Part 1)
January 17, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBHow are our sexual identities formed? Is it from the media that we consume like magazines and porn? And how do we go about unlearning the dysfunctional and destructive ideas around sexuality and body image? **Content Warning**: anorexia nervosa and behaviours of disordered eating is discussed in this episode. Highlights: Learning about sex from magazines Trauma from parents enforcing gender roles Karen’s journey in accepting her identity Religious beliefs and sexual taboos Mental he...
17. Exploring Our Sexual Identities ft. Mx Asian American (Part 1)
January 17, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBHow are our sexual identities formed? Is it from the media that we consume like magazines and porn? And how do we go about unlearning the dysfunctional and destructive ideas around sexuality and body image? **Content Warning**: anorexia nervosa and behaviours of disordered eating is discussed in this episode. Highlights: Learning about sex from magazines Trauma from parents enforcing gender roles Karen’s journey in accepting her identity Religious beliefs and sexual taboos Mental he...
17. Exploring Our Sexual Identities ft. MX Asian American (Part 1)
January 17, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBHow are our sexual identities formed? Is it from the media that we consume like magazines and porn? And how do we go about unlearning the dysfunctional and destructive ideas around sexuality and body image? **Content Warning**: anorexia nervosa and behaviours of disordered eating is discussed in this episode. Highlights: Learning about sex from magazines and porn Trauma from parents who enforce gender roles Karen’s journey in accepting her queer identity Religious beliefs and how the...
16. Embracing Your Sexuality
January 03, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBSex is everywhere but it is also taboo. Why? And how can we overcome this shyness around sex so we can embrace our own sexuality? **Content Warning**: criminalized sex is discussed in this episode. Highlights: Why is Sex Taboo? How do we define sex? What happens when we feel pressured to be a sexy Have confidence and self-esteem in bed What Angie needs to have an orgasm Takeaway: Physical intimacy does not equal emotional intimacy Be okay with where you are at in your sexual se...
15. Flatulence, Love, and Discomfort (Season 1 Finale)
November 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBKristy and Angie get together (virtually) to wrap up Season 1 by answer questions from our listeners and Season 1 guests. We discuss public flatulence, how we came up with our name, and most importantly, being true to ourselves as we pursue our passion project of creating this podcast we have grown to love. We share what we have learned and we share our gratitude for each other and for how much we have been able to accomplish so far in this journey. Thank you, listeners! We cannot do this wi...
Ep 15: Flatulence, Love, and Discomfort (S1 Finale)
November 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBKristy and Angie get together (virtually) to wrap up Season 1 by answer questions from our listeners and Season 1 guests. We discuss public flatulence, how we came up with our name, and most importantly, being true to ourselves as we pursue our passion project of creating this podcast we have grown to love. We share what we have learned and we share our gratitude for each other and for how much we have been able to accomplish so far in this journey. Thank you, listeners! We cannot do this wi...
Ep. 15: Flatulence, Love, and Discomfort (S1 Finale)
November 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBKristy and Angie get together (virtually) to wrap up Season 1 by answer questions from our listeners and Season 1 guests. We discuss public flatulence, how we came up with our name, and most importantly, being true to ourselves as we pursue our passion project of creating this podcast we have grown to love. We share what we have learned and we share our gratitude for each other and for how much we have been able to accomplish so far in this journey. Thank you, listeners! We cannot do this wi...
15. Flatulence, Love, and Discomfort (S1 Finale)
November 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBKristy and Angie get together (virtually) to wrap up Season 1 by answer questions from our listeners and Season 1 guests. We discuss public flatulence, how we came up with our name, and most importantly, being true to ourselves as we pursue our passion project of creating this podcast we have grown to love. We share what we have learned and we share our gratitude for each other and for how much we have been able to accomplish so far in this journey. Thank you, listeners! We cannot do this wi...
Ep 14: Ovulation, Breastfeeding, and Being A Chinese Daughter ft. Georgie Ma
November 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBThe pressure is real when it comes to having kids. Georgie Ma from Chinese Chippy Girl Podcast talks about growing up as the only Chinese person in school and how it has shaped her to be the mother she is. We discuss the struggles of conceiving a baby, being jealous when friends get pregnant, breastfeeding norms in society, growing up as Chinese immigrant daughters, and the preference for boys over girls in the common Asian household. Regardless if you want kids or not, this episode explores...
14. Ovulation, Breastfeeding, and Being A Chinese Daughter ft. Georgie Ma
November 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBThe pressure is real when it comes to having kids. Georgie Ma from Chinese Chippy Girl Podcast talks about growing up as the only Chinese person in school and how it has shaped her to be the mother she is. We discuss the struggles of conceiving a baby, being jealous when friends get pregnant, breastfeeding norms in society, growing up as Chinese immigrant daughters, and the preference for boys over girls in the common Asian household. Regardless if you want kids or not, this episode explores...
14. Ovulation, Breastfeeding, and Being A Chinese Daughter ft. Georgie Ma (Chinese Chippy Girl)
November 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBThe pressure is real when it comes to having kids. Georgie Ma from Chinese Chippy Girl Podcast talks about growing up as the only Chinese person in school and how it has shaped her to be the mother she is. We discuss the struggles of conceiving a baby, being jealous when friends get pregnant, breastfeeding norms in society, growing up as Chinese immigrant daughters, and the preference for boys over girls in the common Asian household. Regardless if you want kids or not, this episode explores...
Ep. 14: Ovulation, Breastfeeding, and Being A Chinese Daughter ft. Georgie Ma
November 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBThe pressure is real when it comes to having kids. Georgie Ma from Chinese Chippy Girl Podcast talks about growing up as the only Chinese person in school and how it has shaped her to be the mother she is. We discuss the struggles of conceiving a baby, being jealous when friends get pregnant, breastfeeding norms in society, growing up as Chinese immigrant daughters, and the preference for boys over girls in the common Asian household. Regardless if you want kids or not, this episode explores...
Ep. 13: Desire, Dreams, and Diaries
November 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBAngie & Kristy read each other’s diaries on the internet. We discuss what is desire, Angie’s dating life, workplace anxiety, murderous dreams, emotional boundaries/dependency, Kristy turns 30, and the signs of old age. We get real vulnerable in this one. **Content warning: suicide, killing/murder, and body size and weight. ** Takeaway: Focusing too much on another person is a type of self-abandonment You have to unconditionally love yourself before you can unconditionally love ...
13. Desire, Dreams, and Diaries
November 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBAngie & Kristy read each other’s diaries on the internet. We discuss what is desire, Angie’s dating life, workplace anxiety, murderous dreams, emotional boundaries/dependency, Kristy turns 30, and the signs of old age. We get real vulnerable in this one. **Content warning: suicide, killing/murder, and body size and weight. ** Takeaway: Focusing too much on another person is a type of self-abandonment You have to unconditionally love yourself before you can unconditionally lov...
12. Codependency and Intergenerational Trauma ft. William Shaw
October 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBOur new friend Will share's his childhood experience growing up biracial in the deep south. We discuss codependency, people-pleasing tendencies, team cat vs team dog, and cutting toxic parental figures out of our lives for the sake of our own mental health. Highlights: What does it actually mean to be codependent? Are you team dog or team cat? Will speaks about what it's like growing up biracial in the deep south Growing up with a parent who never healed themselves Takeaways: We al...
Ep. 12: Codependency and Intergenerational Trauma ft. William Shaw
October 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBOur new friend Will share's his childhood experience growing up biracial in the deep south. We discuss codependency, people-pleasing tendencies, team cat vs team dog, and cutting toxic parental figures out of our lives for the sake of our own mental health. Highlights: What does it actually mean to be codependent? Are you team dog or team cat? Will speaks about what it's like growing up biracial in the deep south Growing up with a parent who never healed themselves Takeaways: We al...
11. Imposter Syndrome and the Cyber-toothed Tiger
October 04, 2020 22:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBHow do we find fulfillment in our day-to-day jobs? In this episode, Kristy and Angie talk about the career fog that many of us Millennials are trying to find a way out of as we grapple with imposter syndrome, quarter-life crisis, and the crippling fear of failure and social rejection. Added bonus of some ASMR and coochie-cleaning hacks. Highlights: Kristy attempts at SWDTM ASMR edition Imposter syndrome and chasing the non-existent “perfect job” Cyber-toothed tiger and fear of social re...
Ep. 11: Imposter Syndrome and the Cyber-toothed Tiger
October 04, 2020 22:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBHow do we find fulfillment in our day-to-day jobs? In this episode, Kristy and Angie talk about the career fog that many of us Millennials are trying to find a way out of as we grapple with imposter syndrome, quarter-life crisis, and the crippling fear of failure and social rejection. Added bonus of some ASMR and coochie-cleaning hacks. Highlights: Kristy attempts at SWDTM ASMR edition Imposter syndrome and chasing the non-existent “perfect job” Cyber-toothed tiger and fear of social re...
Ep. 10: The F (ailure) Word ft. Calven Wang
September 20, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 34.3 MBFailure: the word we have learned to fear in an Asian household. In this episode, Calven Wang joins us with his perspective on how to overcome the fear of failure, relationship advice for singles, and how we can improve ourselves. He’s also got this bomb ass relationship with his mom that involves hugging. Highlights: First break up with a girlfriend The pressures from family to “be someone” From 1.49 GPA to being a TA Being jealous in a relationship Takeaway: There is a differen...
10. The F (ailure) Word ft. Calven Wang
September 20, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 34.3 MBFailure: the word we have learned to fear in an Asian household. In this episode, Calven Wang joins us with his perspective on how to overcome the fear of failure, relationship advice for singles, and how we can improve ourselves. He’s also got this bomb ass relationship with his mom that involves hugging. Highlights: First break up with a girlfriend The pressures from family to “be someone” From 1.49 GPA to being a TA Being jealous in a relationship Takeaway: There is a differen...
9. Depression, Distractions, and Dopamine
September 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis episode shows the realistic experience, thoughts, and feelings when we were both depressed at the same time. We talk about potential coping methods and understanding the different drivers that keep us going. Highlights: Is it possible to have TOO many plants as a millennial plant mama? Changing external factors like our environment and the way we look to deal with how we feel internally is only temporary Kristy likes to make a man shape with her fingers Oxytocin, the "love hormone...
Ep 9: Distractions, Dopamine, and Temporary Happiness
September 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis episode is all about our current struggles with depression - so it's a long one! We start the episode by talking about when we were both struggling with a low point two months ago and then dive into talking about possible methods of helping ourselves out of these low points and understanding the different drivers that keep us going. Highlights: Is it possible to have TOO many plants as a millennial plant mama? Changing external factors like our environment and the way we look to dea...
Ep. 9: Depression, Distractions, and Dopamine
September 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis episode is all about our current struggles with depression - so it's a long one! We start the episode by talking about when we were both struggling with a low point two months ago and then dive into talking about possible methods of helping ourselves out of these low points and understanding the different drivers that keep us going. Highlights: Is it possible to have TOO many plants as a millennial plant mama? Changing external factors like our environment and the way we look to dea...
Ep 9: Depression, Distractions, and Dopamine
September 06, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis episode is all about our current struggles with depression - so it's a long one! We start the episode by talking about when we were both struggling with a low point two months ago and then dive into talking about possible methods of helping ourselves out of these low points and understanding the different drivers that keep us going. Highlights: Is it possible to have TOO many plants as a millennial plant mama? Changing external factors like our environment and the way we look to dea...
Ep. 8: Chinese Moms: From Confucianism to IUDs
August 23, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis episode is all about our Chinese moms: their stories, our mother-daughter relationships, and the ever uncomfortable shit when we try to talk with them. Highlights: Angie reconciles the disrespect she had for her parents Kristy shares her mom’s story about coming to Canada Physical vs Emotional boundaries with our mothers Short term vs. long term pain in relationships Our moms are having more sex than we are Takeaway: Physical boundaries can be very helpful in mainta...
8. Chinese Moms: From Confucianism to IUDs
August 23, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis episode is all about our Chinese moms: their stories, our mother-daughter relationships, and the ever uncomfortable shit when we try to talk with them. Highlights: Angie reconciles the disrespect she had for her parents Kristy shares her mom’s story about coming to Canada Physical vs Emotional boundaries with our mothers Short term vs. long term pain in relationships Our moms are having more sex than we are Takeaway: Physical boundaries can be very helpful in mainta...
7. Astrology, Gryffindor, and Chop Suey
August 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBChop Suey literally translates to “random pieces” in Cantonese. In this episode, Kristy & Angie cook up some chop suey of random shit including filial piety, Chinese Canadian history, and Asian representation in the BLM movement. Of course, there’s some Harry Potter and astrology goodness as well. Highlights: What does it mean to “be present” China is basically Westeros Juneteenth March 2020 Defining confirmation bias Old vs. New Chinese immigrants Which Pottermore houses...
Ep. 7: Astrology, Gryffindor, and Chop Suey
August 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBChop Suey literally translates to “random pieces” in Cantonese. In this episode, Kristy & Angie cook up some chop suey of random shit including filial piety, Chinese Canadian history, and Asian representation in the BLM movement. Of course, there’s some Harry Potter and astrology goodness as well. Highlights: What does it mean to “be present” China is basically Westeros Juneteenth March 2020 Defining confirmation bias Old vs. New Chinese immigrants Which Pottermore houses...
Ep. 6: Give Angie the D
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIt’s not what you think..or is it? It’s Angie’s turn to talk about her spiral down to depression, her diagnosis thereafter and her journey of revealing her condition to her mom. We explore how prevailing stigmas against mood disorders and medication had inhibited her from seeking help earlier. Highlights: Kristy and Angie are geniuses and did not read the manual Why do we succumb to the stigmas of mental health and hurt ourselves in that process? Finding out decades later that you are ...
Ep. 6: Give Angie The D
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIt’s not what you think..or is it? It’s Angie’s turn to talk about her spiral down to depression, her diagnosis thereafter and her journey of revealing her condition to her mom. We explore how prevailing stigmas against mood disorders and medication had inhibited her from seeking help earlier. Highlights: Kristy and Angie are geniuses and did not read the manual Why do we succumb to the stigmas of mental health and hurt ourselves in that process? Finding out decades later that you are ...
6. Give Angie The D
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIt’s not what you think..or is it? It’s Angie’s turn to talk about her spiral down to depression, her diagnosis thereafter and her journey of revealing her condition to her mom. We explore how prevailing stigmas against mood disorders and medication had inhibited her from seeking help earlier. Highlights: Kristy and Angie are geniuses and did not read the manual Why do we succumb to the stigmas of mental health and hurt ourselves in that process? Finding out decades later that you are ...
6. My Therapist Diagnosed Me with Clinical Depression
July 26, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBTrauma since 9 y.o. Diagnosed with depression at 29. Telling mom about it. It’s Angie’s turn to talk about her spirals, diagnoses, and how stigmas against mood disorders and medication had inhibited her from seeking help earlier. Highlights: Kristy and Angie are geniuses and did not read the manual Why do we succumb to the stigmas of mental health and hurt ourselves in that process? Finding out decades later that you are genetically predisposed to having depression and anxiety Leaky h...
5. How I Was Diagnosed With Depression At 12
July 12, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBKristy talks about her diagnosis with depression and anxiety at age 12 as well as what happened after she got discharged from the psych ward. We explore how her first encounter with mental health professionals has changed the way she views the healthcare and public school system in the 00s compared to what it is like today. Highlights: Kristy’s genius idea and how well it worked out What does it mean to be labeled a “troubled kid” in the school system Sharing the same psychiatrist...
5. How I Was Diagnosed With Depression At 12
July 12, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBKristy talks about her diagnosis with depression and anxiety at age 12 as well as what happened after she got discharged from the psych ward. We explore how her first encounter with mental health professionals has changed the way she views the healthcare and public school system in the 00s compared to what it is like today. Highlights: Kristy’s genius idea and how well it worked out What does it mean to be labeled a “troubled kid” in the school system Sharing the same psychiatrist...
5. Growing up with Depression - Give Kristy the D
July 12, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBKristy talks about her diagnosis with depression and anxiety at age 12 as well as what happened after she got discharged from the psych ward. We explore how her first encounter with mental health professionals has changed the way she views the healthcare and public school system in the 00s compared to what it is like today. Highlights: Kristy’s genius idea and how well it worked out What does it mean to be labeled a “troubled kid” in the school system Sharing the same psychiatrist...
5. Give Kristy The D
July 12, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBKristy talks about her diagnosis with depression and anxiety at age 12 as well as what happened after she got discharged from the psych ward. We explore how her first encounter with mental health professionals has changed the way she views the healthcare and public school system in the 00s compared to what it is like today. Highlights: Kristy’s genius idea and how well it worked out What does it mean to be labeled a “troubled kid” in the school system Sharing the same psychiatrist...
Ep. 5: Give Kristy The D
July 12, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBKristy talks about her diagnosis with depression and anxiety at age 12 as well as what happened after she got discharged from the psych ward. We explore how her first encounter with mental health professionals has changed the way she views the healthcare and public school system in the 00s compared to what it is like today. Highlights: Kristy’s genius idea and how well it worked out What does it mean to be labeled a “troubled kid” in the school system Sharing the same psychiatrist...
4. Sitting With Our Discomfort - BLM
June 28, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBKristy and Angie discuss the pervasive anti-black racism in society and in the Asian-diaspora community. We throw away our original episode 4 plans to talk about and sit with a heavy subject that brings us a lot of discomfort. Highlights: Outdated stereotypes about the black community and in our own community Reading lyrics from Akala, a British rapper, journalist, author, activist and poet Going to Vancouver's downtown eastside to retrieve a phone Takeaway: Violence is not the r...
4. Sitting With Our Discomfort
June 28, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBKristy and Angie discuss the pervasive anti-black racism in society and in the Asian-diaspora community. We throw away our original episode 4 plans to talk about and sit with a heavy subject that brings us a lot of discomfort. Highlights: Outdated stereotypes about the black community and in our own community Reading lyrics from Akala, a British rapper, journalist, author, activist and poet Going to Vancouver's downtown eastside to retrieve a phone Takeaway: Violence is not the r...
Ep. 4: Sitting With Our Discomfort
June 28, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBKristy and Angie discuss the pervasive anti-black racism in society and in the Asian-diaspora community. We throw away our original episode 4 plans to talk about and sit with a heavy subject that brings us a lot of discomfort. Highlights: Outdated stereotypes about the black community and in our own community Reading lyrics from Akala, a British rapper, journalist, author, activist and poet Going to Vancouver's downtown eastside to retrieve a phone Takeaway: Violence is not the r...