In this episode, I chat with Vera Cheng, who is a Toronto based Asian Mental Health advocate, social worker and psychotherapist. We talk about what led her into becoming a social worker and how she helps other overcome negative thoughts. We dive into negative assumptions about people who attend therapy and share tips on how to improve symptoms of anxiety.

Vera’s Instagram: @talktherapy.with.vera

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In this episode, I chat with Ana who is a fitness enthusiast and founder of The Fit Girl Movement, a community that helps women become physically and mentally stronger in the way that is right for them. We dive into her experience with immigrating to Canada from Mexico, journey to finding Zumba after losing a job and tips on developing a healthy relationship with physical activity.

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In this episode, I chat with Amanda Wan who is a 23 year old content creator from Montreal, Canada. Amanda has been creating lifestyle content for Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok since 2015. She is also the host of “Behind the Girl Boss” podcast and founder of Wan Candles. We talk about her experience of being mixed race and important cultural traditions celebrated in her life. Amanda shared her experience with having gone to an all girls catholic school as a bisexual woman. We explore tips on planning, running and thriving while owning multiple small businesses.

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Wan Candles: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/wancandlesca

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On this week’s episode, I interview Hanmin who identifies as 1.5 gen Korean Canadian. We chat about the representation of Asians in media, what it was like growing up in Canada and what self love is all about.

Hanmin Yang is the Founder and CEO of Alike, a social network that celebrates the Asian Experience. After immigrating from Korea to Canada as a young boy, Hanmin learned to navigate the Canadian culture and society by watching TV and film, and the negative depictions of Asians that he saw molded the way he saw himself and the world around him.  Hanmin developed Alike to challenge the way Asians are represented in mainstream media while offering a safe space where Asians can tell their stories, create meaningful connections and find community.

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On this week’s episode, I interview Gabrielle who identifies with being Guyanese Canadian. We talk everything from cultural Whitewashing, to cycles of consumerism and living sustainability. We tackle the black and white thinking around veganism as Gabrielle shares how she turned life long desire for learning about environmental issues into a community and platform where sustainable living is made more accessible.

Check out Sustainibabe: https://www.sustainibabe.com

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On this week’s episode I chat with Melanie about showing up in professional settings as you are, tips on getting started with developing a small business and making the necessary changes to enhance your work from home set up. Melanie shared her entrepreneurship journey and how she achieved success through identifying a niche and the work she did to establish her private practice.

Melanie is a registered social worker and psychotherapist with BSW and MSW degrees. In 2020, she started operating her own private practice and also works as a consultant for a number of not for profit organizations doing research, evaluation, and grant writing.

To learn more about Melanie, connect with her through her website: http://melaniematthewscounselling.ca/

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In this week's episode, I interviewed Apurva Sharma a career coach and advocate for the health and wellness of BIPOC. We dive into personal stories of growing up in an immigrant household, rise and grind culture and what it's doing to our mental, physical and emotional health. Apurva gives advice and tips on achieving "work life balance" and how to instantly boost your confidence.

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In this episode, I had the privilege to chat with Daniel. He is interested in social work, policy and law, including LGBTQ2S+ health equity, youth mental health and justice. We talked about our journeys navigating academia and personal experiences with burnout as students. How do we improve the system for future students? Listen to find out!

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In this week's episode, I interview Dr. Virgil Gregory. He is a clinical social worker based in the United States with a history of using cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of persons with mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance use disorders. He is currently focused on developing a psychometrically validated scale for measuring cultural trauma in Black men, as well as conducts research related systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical trials. Listen to learn more about cognitive distortion and the difference between fear and anxiety.

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In this week’s episode, I talk all about turning 26 and the lessons I learned in the last year. I answer questions about my biggest achievement, fears, and what I would say to my younger self.

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