Yellow Chair Collective: An Asian American Mental Health Podcast

The conversation delves into the experiences and insights of Helen and Asuka Garcia regarding Taiko drumming. They explore their assumptions, the journey of learning and performing Taiko, and share professional insights into the art form. The discussion culminates in reflections on their experiences and the impact of Taiko on their lives.

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In this episode of the Yellow Chair Collective podcast, Kai Tea shares her journey into music and mindfulness. Katie discusses her experiences with bipolar disorder, the importance of mindfulness practices, and how her cultural identity influences her music. She emphasizes the role of creativity and collaboration in her songwriting process and reflects on the challenges of navigating social media as an artist. Throughout the conversation, Katie highlights the significance of self-care and authenticity in her artistic expression.

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In this episode, Helen Garcia interviews Alison Ly, LCSW, about the importance of setting boundaries. They discuss what boundaries are and how they can protect and preserve various aspects of our lives. Alison shares her personal struggles with boundaries and emphasizes that setting boundaries is an ongoing process.

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In this episode of the Yellow Chair Collective podcast, host Helen Garcia interviews Alcina Tran, who shares her unique journey from Kentucky to becoming a solopreneur focused on healing through music and coaching. The conversation delves into themes of generational trauma, personal evolution, and redefining success, emphasizing the importance of faith, self-discovery, and the transformative power of music.

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Next up in our season - we talk to Jeff Yeom, AMFT and our friend Nate Goh about dating & sex!

Masculinity and Asian identity can often intersect in ways that can impact the way heterosexual Asian men date, especially in America. Jeff & Nate talk to us about their experiences dating, navigating sex and conversations around virginity, and debunking popular dating myths/stereotypes for men.

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Music from our podcast by Dean Reed:⁠https://fromthevalley.bandcamp.com/

In this conversation, Yellow Chair Therapist, Mina Yoon, shares her experiences growing up with an emotionally immature parent and her late diagnosis of ADHD. We explore the complexity of parent-child relationships and the importance of setting boundaries. She highlights the impact of shame and the validation that comes with an ADHD diagnosis.

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Hosted by: Jack Lam, MSW

Each sibling role often comes with a set of cultural expectations that affect the way our families treat us, and the way we participate in our families in response.

This week, we invite a panel of YCC staff to share their stories around their sibling roles. Our therapists talk about the responsibilities of the eldest sibling and being a "3rd parent", the inferiority complex of being the youngest sibling, and how these roles can shift when families experience hard times.

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Independent musician, Simha, explores the importance of patience in the music industry. Helen & Simha discuss the transformative power of therapy on Simha's creative process.

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In this episode, Happiest Pod on Earth's Ariel and Stefanie emphasize the importance of communication, understanding. Stefanie discusses her love for classic rock, R&B, and punk music. Ariel shares her love for T-Pain and the Beatles, which reminds her of her aunt and childhood memories. The speakers reflect on the nostalgia and emotional connection that music brings, and how it evolves with different stages of life.

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Josh Solomon, a session musician and member of the band Young Lovers, shares his journey into music and the challenges he faced as a member of a first-generation Filipino American family. Despite family pressure to pursue a more traditional career, Josh found support and validation within the music community.

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