MIXUNDERSTOOD

Ep 33: A Season Finale Reflection – Growth, Grief, and Finding My Anchor


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When my father passed away, it felt like losing a lifeline to my Japanese heritage. Navigating the grief and identity crisis that followed, I dreamt up Mixunderstood as a way to reconnect and heal. This season finale is a heartfelt reflection on how this podcast became a sanctuary in my journey of personal growth, even as I faced burnout, and the profound conversations that have shaped it, including an unforgettable exchange with Punita Khanna about our shared experiences with cancer in our families.

Creating Mixunderstood has been more than just a creative project; it's been a transformative experience that has encouraged me to embrace my mixed identity with newfound confidence. Inspired by our amazing guests and the vibrant community, I've started looking into learning Japanese and have even launched Fusion Friday, an educational social media series collaboration with Mixed Asian Media that celebrates mixed culture and identity. Through these efforts, I am building a language around the mixed-race experience and finding comfort in spaces that once felt foreign. As I wrap up this season, I hope to explore even more themes like mental health and racial imposter syndrome in the future.

Massive thank you to all of our guests and contributors to Season 2!! 

Thank you to YOU wonderful listeners! 

Your support has been integral to this journey, and I’m deeply grateful for every message and contribution. This episode is dedicated to my father.

Thank you for being part of Mixunderstood.

Let's continue this exploration together.

 

Chapters

(00:00) - Reflecting on Season Two

(04:53) - Discovering Identity Through Podcasting

(13:58) - Embracing Mixed Identity Through Conversation

(24:50) - Staying Connected Through Podcasting

Highlights

(04:53) Podcast Origins (102 Seconds)

(10:31) Identity Crisis Sparking Podcast Creation (97 Seconds)

(13:45) Podcast Impact on Mixed Identity (86 Seconds)

(20:42) Dedication to Father and New Season (123 Seconds)

 

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Contact:

 

Music by Mathias Kunzli www.mathiaskunzli.com

 

 

Keywords

Mixed Identity, Japanese Heritage, Grief, Identity Crisis, Personal Growth, Burnout, Conversations, Cancer, Mental Health, Racial Imposter Syndrome, Fusion Friday, Language, Community, Creative Project, Healing, Reflection, Season Finale, Podcasting, Identity, Cultural Spaces, Learning, Joy, Connections, Hope, Balance, Support, Contributions, Music, Transformative Experience, Curiosity, Questions, Future Episodes, 

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