In this special episode, I talk and cut up with my friend and coach Josh Faubion about his journey with humor, friendship, and how that how plays into jiu jitsu.

A discussion about Asian mental health that all started from the most unlikely of place, the Internet! Kush and Amanda join me to talk about their unique experiences with mental health as members of the Asian community. 

TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING:

We do talk about the affects of racism, stigma, and details of mental health struggles and there is some explicit content. 

My good friend Makaela Trujillo and I talk about our journey as artists and how it has evolved as we've matured in our faith!

MAKAELA'S ETSY SHOP:

WildfloralInk

MAKAELA'S ART INSTAGRAM:

@wildfloralink

In this audio diary, I talk about my struggle with finding rest in God despite insecurity regarding perfectionism, workaholicism, and inadequacy. 

In this season, I start a audio diary talking about the topics that mean most to me in this podcast. Today, I talk about understanding the love of Christ is to truly understand suffering. Hope you guys like it!

I have OCD. I talk about this neurological disorder, my feelings about it, what I've struggled with, and what I'm looking forward to with this diagnosis.

Stay strong. 

National Alliance for Mental Health

www.nami.org

Psychology Today

www.psychologytoday.com

In this episode, I interview my roommate, friend, and fellow Christian Zachary Hainlin about music, mental health, and the strength that our faith has given us during moments of mental vulnerability!

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I recorded this episode (I said the wrong episode number) at the wrong time, so I'm releasing it as bonus content! It's just me answering icebreaker questions so you guys can get to know me more! 

ICEBREAKERS TEMPLATE:

https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/icebreaker-questions/

In this episode, I discuss with fellow blue belt James Bourne about how our differing beliefs affect the way we approach faith, art, and jiu jitsu.

Go follow James on Twitch!

James' Twitch Stream:

https://www.twitch.tv/jfb8507

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For this episode, I have youth and young adult pastor of First Rock Fellowship and also fellow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner Joseph Orsak with me, in which we talk about the creativity of jiu jitsu and how it affects our spiritual walks.  

FIRST ROCK FELLOWSHIP: www.firstrock.life

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