Episodes

What happens when you are dismissed from Yale University for publicly providing your expertise on mental health and violence prevention?  According to Dr. Bandy X. Lee, you continue to advocate for social justice! Bandy X. Lee, M.D., M.Div., is a...

Michelle Chu is the Founder & CEO of Kono’s Kitchen, a brand of freeze-dried raw dog treats, inspired by her rescue dog Kono, an American Staffy mix who went from street dog to Chief Derp Officer of his own company in less than two years. After...

Jackie Faye is an Asian American, female, singer/rapper. Born and raised in Dallas, this Taiwanese-Korean-Texan cultivated her love for music in the dirty south - surrounded by the musical influences of Erykah Badu, Three 6 Mafia, Outkast, and many...

Since I’m on a Star Wars kick, in the second (Han) Solo episode, I’ll discuss the types of mental health providers and what you could expect in therapy. I’ll describe the education and training that I obtained for my Ph.D. In Clinical...

Art is Therapeutic

Playing Eliza in the Philip National Tour of Hamilton

In this episode, I'll be going soloooo (cue Jenny from Blackpink's song).  I'll provide some guidance on how to find a therapist and various methods of payment.  Disclaimer: This is for informational and educational purposes.  Please...

Read any bio of Margaret Cho, and it will scream, "Legend," indicating her extensive career as a comedian, actor, activist, entrepreneur, and musician. When I asked Margaret what she preferred to include in the show's bio, she humbly stated,...

Chris Partee is a freelance writer and sports media professional, having been in the industry for over a decade.  A veteran of radio and podcasting, Chris grew up in the Bay Area, but has lived in multiple states.  Chris & Dr. Stephanie...

Mental Health & Community Advocate

Jessica Woo, is Las Vegas local, and has recently seen massive success as a viral food and lifestyle content creator, surpassing over 4 million followers on TikTok and being featured in Vogue Teen and People Magazine as one of the top TikTok talents...

Let's Talk About Racism

Join Co-Founders of the CalmOn app, Angela Luong & Farrah Wong, and Visual Development Artist, Andrew "AJ" Lopez as they describe the virtual, magical world created for children to identify and manage emotions.  They share their experiences...

Change Through Literature Among Our Youth

Mohammad Ullah AKA Momo is Houston's very own Wushu Lawyer. He graduated with 4 degrees from the University of Houston. Mohammad started his own law firm in the middle of the pandemic, specializing in Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business Contracts,...

Iris Chen is the founder of the Untigering movement, which seeks to promote mental health, and peaceful and anti-oppressive parenting and education. After starting out as a Tiger mother, she began to deconstruct this notion when she observed the...

Katherine “Kat” Chung is the creator of the popular Webtoon, Cat Loaf Adventures which is a slice of life story about cute pastry animals. The main character is a bread cat named Cat Loaf, and they love going on grand adventures with their other...

Andrew Phung is known for his role as the hilarious, likeable, and loyal Kimchee on the show, Kim’s Convenience. We bond over wrestling and food.  We explore the therapeutic value of improv, which led him to the Loose Moose Theatre Company to...

Kev Luu, is a music producer/engineer, working with the biggest names in music, artist, and educator.  He is also a native of Las Vegas, Berklee College of Music Alumni, and son of Chinese immigrant parents from Vietnam.  For the first time...

Andrew Phung is known for his role as the hilarious, likeable, and loyal Kimchee on the show, Kim’s Convenience. We bond over wrestling and food.  We explore the therapeutic value of improv, which led him to the Loose Moose Theatre Company to...

Drew is a Growth Product Manager from Seattle, Washington, and author of “Work From Abroad” - A how-to guide to exploring the world, while working a full-time U.S. remote job. He’s been living a remote-friendly lifestyle since 2018 which has led...

Daisy is an OG YouTube vlogger, speaker, and mompreneur who was included in Forbes 30 under 30. Daisy and I talk about our struggles with acne and ways it impacts mental health. Daisy went viral with her YouTube video, “Growing up Ugly,” and in...

Toom Chanda is a Laotian/Hmong actor, filmmaker, philanthropist, and Muay Lao Coach, operating three gyms prior to pursuing his acting career.  He has appeared on Chicago Fire, commercials, and produced his own films, such as the Cure,...

Have you heard of the ancient technique, Gua Sha, scraping a flat stone over the skin to help increase circulation and decrease the appearance of wrinkles?  Tsubaki founder, Mel Ta, details her journey to finding natural skin care products to...