In part 2 of this interview, Allison Ly returns to discuss the systemic challenges faced by second-generation Asian Americans, navigating the subtle cultural differences second-generations face…and ways to navigate through these challenges with anxiety relieving techniques.




**Disclaimer: for informational purposes only, please do not disregard the advice of a mental health and/or medical professional based on what you heard on this episode, please refer to a medical professional as needed**




Time Stamps:


0:00 Mixed Feelings: Guilt/Anger/Love for 1st Gen Family Members


3:22 What is Self-Compassion?


4:32 One Simple Way to Practice Self-Compassion for Busy People as a Beginner


11:13 Benefits of “Doing the Mental/Emotional Work” as a Second/1.5 Gen Asian American


13:50 Impact of Migration and Perceived Burden for 2nd Gen Asian Americans


15:03 Signs of a “Healthy friend”




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