MEET HOL GUEST: Saengthong Douangdara

In episode 1 of HOL, Saengthong or "Saeng" joins host Rita Phetmixay for a conversation about using food as a catalyst for bringing communities together. They both dive deep into so many great topics about healing + counseling + food + personas + fitness & LOLs.

Saeng is a Los Angeles based as a cooking instructor and provides cooking lectures that teach participants the science and the historical context of foods. He comes from a diverse background growing up as a Lao American in the Midwest where he pursued a bachelors degree at the University of Wisconsin - Madison following his master’s at the University of Hawaii at Hilo has given him a wide appreciation of foods around the world. With his education in understanding the significance of foods in underrepresented communities and promoting a holistic balanced mental and physical health, he has combined his passion in cooking and teaching in his interactive lectures about food. He has published food photography artwork in magazines, lectured at universities, provided cooking lessons across large food retailers, and cooked for Hollywood events. His philosophy around cooking is to make it approachable, educational, and fun! He hopes to use food as a catalyst to teach people about the history and cultures of underrepresented communities.

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CONNECT WITH SAENG:
Instagram
Facebook
Saeng's Kitchen Website
Thum and Thum LA
Twitter

PRACTICE:
Download the corresponding episode for a facilitated meditation by Saeng, himself! You don't need anything but a quiet and safe space to be. You might go to Laos for this one so be ready!!!

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Legacies of War
LA Kitchen
LA Times Food Bowl w/Chef Diep and Chef Isa

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter  & Facebook

All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal.

HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design! 

*SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*

To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]

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Join HOL as we practice a deep breathing technique to resource you during the onset of a trigger, trauma, or stress response. This is a short practice this week to accompany you during episode 0.

Check out the corresponding conversation where Rita gets interviewed and dives into how she created HOL's virtual community practice space titled: E0: Welcome to HOL! Experiences that shape this virtual space

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Starting next week on March 11th, HOL is bringing you a biweekly healing-filled conversations with powerful Lao American leaders across the nation. Make sure to subscribe on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher in order to get the latest feeds and updates. As a brand new podcast, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of Lao America and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now!

All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal. 

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Healing Justice Podcast

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @healingoutlaod & like our Facebook page "Healing Out Lao'd"

HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!  

To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!

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WELCOME TO THE HEALING OUT LAO'D PODCAST, P'NONG/FAMILY!!!

On this first episode of HOL, creator/host Rita is interviewed by close friend and sister, Wanda, and talks through the origins of this podcast, her experiences that shape this platform, why this/why now and invites you to co-create this healing journey together!!! The knowledge and experiences shared on HOL are owned by none other than the communities that came before us, after us, and whom are us.

Starting next week on March 11th, HOL is bringing you a biweekly healing-filled conversations with powerful Lao American leaders across the nation. Make sure to subscribe on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher in order to get the latest feeds and updates. As a brand new podcast, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of Lao America and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now!

All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal.

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Kulap Vilaysack
Laos Angeles
UCLA GRIT Coaching Program 

JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter  & Facebook

HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
 Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!  

To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!

Support the show

Welcome to the HEALING OUT LAO'D PODCAST--a virtual space exploring lao american storytelling + healing + tools for sustainability! 

Episode 0 will launch March 4th 2019 and then for every other week starting March 11th, HOL is bringing you a healing-filled conversation with a Lao American leader to support your inner work around wellness, growth and resilience. 

Please share this resource via these means: 

@healingoutlaod on Instagram
@healingoutlaod on Twitter
Healing Out Lao'd in Facebook

with love and in community,

Rita Phetmixay

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