*Trigger warning* Contains themes of childhood sexual abuse and trauma. Please take care of yourselves when listening to this episode.

In Episode 17, I talk to designer Sophia Luu, a Vietnamese British designer who's work focuses on difficult and taboo subjects.  Sophia founded the organisation Secrets Worth Sharing that advocates for better and more open discussions surrounding childhood sexual abuse.  A survivor herself, Sophia talks about how to both share and receive secrets better and how we can have more frank conversations as a society to help people carrying around dark secrets feel less alone.  Also includes some pretty delightful discussions about oxtail pho and the joy that comes with pimping up packets of instant ramen.

You can find out more and donate to Secrets Worth Sharing here: https://www.secretsworthsharing.com/

'How To Eat Alone' is a podcast that explores the uncelebrated art of eating alone, whilst also looking at topics surrounding loneliness and aloneness, (which, contrary to popular belief, are not the same thing).  With every episode, I’ll share a recipe for one.  This episode comes with a recipe for a decadent oxtail pho and a guide to tarting up ramen. 

Find out more about 'How To Eat Alone' here.
Find out more about podcast host, Julia Georgallis here.

Music 
Ben Beiny
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