Conversations With Your Chinese Auntie

This episode delves into the challenges and strategies of making and maintaining solid friendships. My dear friends Anna, Lara, Luna, and Sarah join me to discuss their personal experiences of making and maintaining friendships across different stages of life. The discussion covers how to find friends, the importance of community, navigating friendship breakups, and unique perspectives on what it means to be a friend.

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In this episode of the Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie Podcast, I share my thoughts on the importance of community and mindfulness in a busy world. I draw a vivid parallel between the bustling atmosphere of a dim sum restaurant and the distractions in our lives. Through this analogy, I explore how we can stay grounded and present amidst chaos by building connections, practicing mindfulness, and caring for our physical, menta...

In this episode of 'Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie,' I, your Chinese Auntie, engage in a heartfelt conversation with Andrea Sexton Dumas, an end-of-life doula and grief gardener. We discuss Andrea's profound work with grief and death, her background and upbringing, and the emotional intricacies of tending to those at the end of life.

The episode explores themes of self-worth, internet presence, ancestral connection, the nee...

In this Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie episode, I speak with Misako Rocks. Misako is a Japanese manga artist who shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Japan to becoming a published manga author in the United States. The conversation covers Misako's childhood, her determination to move to America, and her struggles and triumphs in the manga industry. Misako also discusses the cultural nuances of language and her pa...

In this episode of the 'Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie podcast, I talk with Anna Jinja, an adoptee from Seoul, Korea, who grew up in Iowa. Anna also hosts her own podcast focusing on adoption and foster care stories, and has recently published her debut novel, 'Adopting Grace'.

We discuss Anna's experiences with adoption, her journey towards self-acceptance, and the importance of community. The conversation also touches on ...

In this episode of 'Conversations with the Chinese on Auntie,' host Patricia Petersen discusses the upcoming Year of the Wood Snake and shares detailed Feng Shui insights. She highlights the significance of balancing the elements amid predicted tumultuousness, including tips on incorporating metal, fire, and earth elements into everyday life. Patricia also reminisces about cherished Lunar New Year traditions from her upbringing in ...

In this episode, I welcome Stella Gold. Stella shares their unique cultural background, and they talk about their recent trip to the Philippines, which was an emotional journey of reconnecting with their heritage. Stella also discusses their career journey, from salary negotiation and financial literacy to becoming a rebirth and wealth coach. They delve into the emotional side of finances, the impact of capitalism, and the importan...

In this episode of the Conversations With Your Chinese Auntie podcast, I chat with Vancouver-based fantasy and romance author Katrina Kwan. Katrina shares her journey to becoming a successful romance ghostwriter and debut author. We discuss her new book, The Last Dragon of the East, set to launch on October 8th and delve into her creative process, the challenges of exploring family history, and the support she's received along the ...

In this episode of Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie, host Patricia Petersen sits down with Nichole Lee, an internationally recognized trauma-informed multidisciplinary healer. Nichole shares her experiences of discovering her African heritage and dealing with profound grief after her mother's passing, and how these events shaped her into the healer and spiritual guide she is today.

The discussion covers themes of identity, co...

Content warning: the conversation touches on sensitive topics like post-partum depression and thoughts of suicide.

Content warning: the conversation touches on sensitive topics like suicide.

In this Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie episode, Patricia Petersen hosts Don Carter, an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and transformational coach. They discuss various topics, including Don's upbringing without a father figure, the significant role community played in his life and his journey to becoming a coach. They also delve into deep subjects su...

In this episode, Cherry Mo, author and illustrator of the picture book Home In A Lunchbox, discusses her experience of moving from Hong Kong to America and how it inspired her work. The conversation covers Cherry's creative journey, cultural integration, and struggles with anxiety.

We also talk about mental health awareness, the power of community, and the significance of food in Cherry's culture.

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Content warning: the conversation touches on sensitive topics like suicide.

In this episode, I welcome Vera Cheng, a seasoned social worker, psychotherapist, and founder of 'Talk Therapy with Vera.' We discuss Vera's immigration journey from Hong Kong to Toronto, her challenges with bullying and racism, and her career in mental health.

The conversation also covers the impact of anti-Asian racism, setting boundaries as Asian women, ...

In this Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie podcast episode, we welcome Isabel Bagsik, a soulful brand designer and creative wellness guide. The conversation explores Isabel's journey, her lineage from the Philippines, insights into her work, especially with Brown Papaya, and her thoughts on building and finding community. The episode is rich with discussions on identity, ancestry, cultural intersection, and creative expression.

In this episode, my guest Shannon Keating discusses human design as a tool for self-discovery, a way to discover what makes you different from everyone else. She describes the five different energy types.

Shannon also shares her personal story of healing from an eating disorder, highlighting the importance of processing emotions, setting boundaries, and dismantling harmful societal beliefs related to body image. 

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Content Note: Discussion of intent to die.

Have you ever read a book that made you feel seen and heard from the first paragraph? 

My guest today is Dr. Jennifer Mullan. In this episode, we discuss Decolonizing Therapy, Rage, Community, and more. 

Dr. Mullan's book, Decolonizing Therapy, is a love letter and a call to action for helpers, healers, and spaceholders struggling inside the mental health industrial complex. It's a must-re...

Okay, it's time to get real. You have probably seen posts on social media, or your therapist has told you that you need to heal your inner child. Maybe you’ve even done the work with them, but your inner child is still running and maybe ruining your life.

When new clients come and see me, and they share that they have done inner child work, I find that they missed one crucial step. Listen to this episode to find out what are some t...

What a heartwarming conversation with my dear friend Thérèse Cator.

In this episode, Thérèse and I discuss the effects of assimilation on our bodies, healing, identity, and more. We also discuss how healing can emerge when we are in spaces where we can be in our full humanity and don't have to be in a state of hypervigilance.

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Thérèse Cator is the founder of Embodied Black Girl, a global community that centers the healing and l...