The Sifu Mimi Chan Show

Gene Luen Yang is an award-winning author and comic creator of American Born Chinese, Lunar New Year Love Story, Superman Smashes the Klan, Shang Chi, and more. He is currently creating Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Books of Clash, check it out if you haven’t yet.

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Oscar and I discuss the habits that hold up during busy or stressful seasons. Having just celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary, we also talk about relationships.

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In this episode, Oscar and I are back at sea! We discuss our travels with book recommendations and explore what it means to understand who you are at your core. We talk about discovering purpose as an ongoing practice — something that evolves with experience and reflection.

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I had the pleasure of sitting down with my bestie, Dr. Mark Cheng, for a conversation that hits close to home for so many of us. Together, we unpack the challenges of elder care, the tough but necessary conversations families often avoid, and what it means to be part of the “sandwich generation.”

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I always enjoy sitting down with Brett Jones, Master Strong First instructor, athletic trainer, and author of many books on strength training. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to stay consistent for the long haul, how to reinvent yourself at 54, and the many types of addiction that plague us.

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October is a busy month: We honor Pink October, Hispanic Heritage and Filipino American History Month. In order to give myself a bit of a mental health break, I am going to be sharing some episodes that you might have missed.

This interview was recorded 5 years ago in celebration of my mom's 70th birthday. We discuss her experience with breast cancer and her healing process. My mom did not opt for chemotherapy, but instead healed with her strong spirit and practiced the ancient art form of tai chi chuan. We of course do not recommend this for everyone, but listen on to hear survival story.

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I had the honor of sitting down with Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani for an inspiring conversation. We dive into what motivates her, her reflections on public service, and her bold decision to run for mayor.

Beyond politics, this episode is also about getting to know Anna—the person behind the headlines. From her passion for community to the values that drive her, Anna shares openly about the experiences that shaped her journey and continue to fuel her commitment to service.

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Kelly Sue is the acclaimed writer behind Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons, the groundbreaking Captain Marvel run that inspired the film, and creator-owned favorites like Bitch Planet and Pretty Deadly. And her latest comic, FML is out—be sure to pick it up today from your local comic book store.

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It’s another MiOsc episode on martial arts and fitness progression. The truth of any discipline is that progress is not a straight line. We discuss the importance of understanding your "why"—the core motivation that fuels your training.

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In this episode, we explore the distinction between knowledge gained through questions and experience versus a quick Google search, youtube, or even reading.

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