In this episode, we will talk about emotional codependency. How does this show up in your relationships? Do you think you were too over-responsible growing up as a child? Did you feel uncomfortable asking for your own needs? Did you get guilted for being disrespectful when you did not do what your parents wanted? Were you dismissed when you told your parents to stop doing something that hurt your feelings? 

Emotional codependency often stems from childhood experiences where boundaries between the parent and child were blurred. Children who felt responsible for their parents' emotional states may grow into adults who struggle to differentiate their own needs from those of their parents. This can manifest as excessive caretaking, guilt over pursuing personal goals, or difficulty making decisions without parental approval.

Did you experience any disappointment lately with your family after the holidays? Do you feel disappointed with how your year turned out in 2023? Are you trying to figure out how to make this year better than last year? In this episode, join me as I dive into how to set realistic, specific, and achievable goals, create a clear plan, stay adaptable, and foster a positive and resilient mindset throughout the journey.  Stay tuned for a challenge you can take on today to start changing your mindset.

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In a world that often glorifies hustle culture and perpetual productivity, the simple act of resting can be laden with guilt for many individuals. Despite the well-established importance of taking breaks for mental and physical well-being, a pervasive sense of guilt often accompanies moments of relaxation. In this episode, we will talk about why we feel guilty, how to overcome the guilt, ways to embrace the beauty of winter, and reflective questions to take you into 2024.

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Visiting your parents' homeland is an opportunity like no other. It allows you to explore your roots, connect with your family's heritage, and experience the culture that has shaped your identity. Whether it's your first visit or a return after a long absence, making the most of your journey to your parents' homeland requires careful planning and an open heart. In this episode, I talk about my 2-week experience, tips, and tricks on how to create a meaningful experience during your visit to your familial homeland.

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In the intricate dance of human relationships, people sometimes resort to horrible tactics to achieve their personal goals. Manipulators are individuals who use various tactics to control, influence, or deceive others for their own benefit. Understanding the characteristics and facts about manipulators can help you recognize and protect yourself from their behavior. It's important to trust your instincts and maintain healthy boundaries when dealing with manipulators. In this episode, we'll delve into the psychology behind this behavior, discuss how to recognize it, and respond to it effectively.

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My family and I are going on a 2-week trip to Taiwan to learn and explore our culture and to meet some of our distant relatives. In this episode, I talk about my pre-travel anxieties, my family drama, and conflicts that have already come up prior to leaving. I provide my personal tips on how to navigate family gatherings so that you can enjoy your time even around toxic people.

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In this episode, I invite Amy Wada the lead actress for the production play called “The Chinese Lady”. The play is about a forgotten Asian historical figure named Afong Moy - America’s First Chinese Woman. During her time in America, she became an unintentional cultural ambassador, offering Americans a glimpse into Chinese traditions, clothing, and customs. Her public appearances, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, fascinated and sometimes mystified American audiences, sparking interest in Chinese culture. Join me as I interview Amy on how she got involved with theater, her relationship with her cultural identity, and her experience starring in a production called “The Chinese Lady”. 

In this episode, we are going to take a deeper dive into understanding the divine masculine and how to maintain sexual polarity. You may think that this episode is dedicated to men only but it also helps to know that the divine masculine and divine feminine work in tandem, in constant flux. When they're balanced, both within us and within the world, we're all much better off.

These energies can either complement each other or it can cause clashes in a relationship. When they clash, it’s usually because one person’s masculine energy overpowers the other person’s feminine energy. Divine Masculine has been suppressed for thousands of years by religions that have taught us to suppress our emotions, feelings, and intuition (all aspects of the feminine). This repression has created an imbalance between masculine and feminine energies in society as well as within ourselves.

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The Way of the Superior Man By David Deida

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In this episode, we are going to share with you my spiritual journey so far and how I keep building and strengthening my relationship with myself to live aligned with my highest self and my life’s purpose.

What is your highest self? It is a place of peace and contentment. It’s a place of calm and resilience. Your highest self is your connection to your unconscious. The higher self is the part of you that has not been wounded by judgments or prejudices. It does not view life through murky-colored filters tainted by past experiences. Nor is it a reflection of your wishes or expectations, although your higher self can assist you by clearing a pathway so you can attain your dreams faster or more easily.

This episode is for you if you have been finding conflicts with your religious beliefs and are looking for other resources and perspectives. 

Book Recommendation: Conversations with God Volume 1 by Neale Donald Walsch

Interviews -People that have Near Death Experiences: Nanci Danison

Narcissists are one of the most dangerous people that you can get involved with and I'm going to tell you my experience with one that I was able to spot out in the first 5 weeks of engagement. This is a great episode if you are active in the dating scene or considering finding a long-term partner. In this episode, I will share what some of those early signs are so that you are aware and ways that you can avoid feeding their ego if you need to engage with them. Sometimes it's not possible for people to leave because people are in different situations such as family and financial reasons but if you have the option to leave that is the best way to avoid this person from bringing you down with them. At the end of the episode, I will provide techniques and methods of how to engage with narcissists if you have to deal with them.

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