The Changing Tides Podcast

The Changing Tides Podcast

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The Changing Tides Podcast episodes

  • Ep 45: Keep It Saussie w/ Sam and Aussie

    Sam and Aussie discuss how they met, finding family in the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for their fellow human, and their experience on Netflix’s The Ultimatum

    Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic abuse and suicidal ideations


    Guest: Sam and Aussie

    Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious.altruism/
    Aussie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussie_has_fomo/
    Shared Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/keepitsaussie/
    Website: https://keepitsaussie.com/
    https://ko-fi.com/keepitsaussie


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ 

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg 

     If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: 

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast

    1 hr 20 min
  • Ep 39: The Mismatch w/ Mia Yamamoto (May 2023)

    Re-uploading the interview we had with Mia Yamamoto in May of 2023 with her speaking on the opening panel at LTSC's Together: A Community Conference on Mental Health and Well Being this upcoming Saturday, September 16th from 9am-3:30pm


    Mia Yamamoto discusses her journey to become a lawyer, her gender transition, fighting for equality, and how therapy has helped her find herself.


    Guest: Mia Yamamoto

    Register for Together! https://give.ltsc.org/Together2023


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ 

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg 

     If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: 

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast

    1 hr 15 min
  • Ep 44: Learning Together w/ Therapists Talk About

    Cindy and Danlu talk about what inspired them to become therapists, the importance of AANHPI visibility in the mental health field, how they met, and creating  @TherapistsTalkAbout 


    Cindy and Danlu talk about what inspired them to become therapists, the importance of AANHPI visibility in the mental health field, how they met, and creating  @TherapistsTalkAbout 

    The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals sharing their stories and are not meant to replace the advice of mental health professionals.
    Guest: Therapists Talk About
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapists.talk.about/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapistsTalkAbout

    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ 

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg 

     If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: 

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast


    46 min
  • Ep 43: Adoption and Adaption w/ Timothy Lakas

    Timothy joins the podcast to discuss his experiences with adoption, moving to small town Pennsylvania, boot camp for the Marines, the meaning of family, and so much more.


    Guest: Timothy Lakas

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothyjames__/


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ 

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg 

     If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: 

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast


    1 hr 23 min
  • Ep 42: (Nicole's Version) w/ Nicole Oshima (Audio Only)

    Nicole joins the podcast to discuss her roots in Little Tokyo, how her appreciation of Little Tokyo has evolved, Yo! Media, participating in CT Stream, and Taylor Swift

    Guest: Nicole Oshima
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weyheynicole/
    Website: https://www.instagram.com/itsyozine/
    Host: Matthew Yonemura
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/
    Changing Tides
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changi...
    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/
    YouTube:    / @ltsc_changingtides  
    Little Tokyo Service Center
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc.cdc/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTSC.CDC/
    Website: https://www.ltsc.org/
    Music by Layton Wu
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sbcE...
    Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lay...
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laytonwoohb...
    If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health:
    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast
    If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency situation, please contact your doctor or call 911. If you or someone you know may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in need of emotional support, please call 1-800-273-TALK for a free, confidential call with a skilled crisis worker.

    1 hr
  • Ep 42: (Nicole's Version) w/ Nicole Oshima

    Nicole joins the podcast to discuss her roots in Little Tokyo, how her appreciation of Little Tokyo has evolved, Yo! Media, participating in CT Stream, and Taylor Swift

    Guest: Nicole Oshima
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weyheynicole/
    Website: https://www.instagram.com/itsyozine/


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/


    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ 

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg 

     If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: 

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast

    1 hr
  • Ep 41: Tidal Talk w/ Christine Nguyen

    Christine Nguyen joins the podcast to discuss her role as the new CT Assistant Coordinator, growing up on the east coast, moving to California, and how her mental health continues to evolve.


    Guest: Christine Nguyen


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/


    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ 

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg 


     If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: 

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast


    44 min
  • Ep. 40: Defining a Hero w/ Brandon Tsay

    Brandon Tsay discusses his role in stopping the shooter in Monterey Park, becoming a public figure, what it means to be called a hero, and how mental health plays a role in all of it.

    CW: Discussion of the shooting that took place in Monterey Park during Lunar New Year


    Guest: Brandon Tsay

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsaybrandon/


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ 

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg 

     If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: 

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast

    28 min
  • Ep 39: The Mismatch w/ Mia Yamamoto

    Mia Yamamoto discusses her journey to become an lawyer, her gender transition, fighting for equality, and how therapy has helped her find herself.


    Guest: Mia Yamamoto


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/

    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ 

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg 

     If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: 

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast


    1 hr 13 min
  • Ep 38: Stay Up, Be Well w/ Linh Vo

    Linh Vo discusses her early passion for mental health, pursuing a career as a therapist, the impact of losing a dear friend to suicide, and how her loss brought her to Changing Tides


    Linh Vo discusses her early passion for mental health, pursuing a career as a therapist, the impact of losing a dear friend to suicide, and how her loss brought her to Changing Tides

    CW: Discussion of suicide

    Guest: Linh Vo
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linhhvoo/


    Host: Matthew Yonemura

    Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/


    Changing Tides

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ 

    Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ 

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg 


     If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: 

    https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast


    54 min

About The Changing Tides Podcast

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We invite guests from a variety of professions, backgrounds, & experiences to chat about their mental health journeys. Changing Tides, a program of Little Tokyo Service Center, focuses on opening up the conversation around mental health, especially within the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.