In this episode of One Thousand Gurus, host J.R. sits down with Hannah Kim, a licensed mental health counselor with her own private practice in Massachusetts. Hannah shares insights from her career in therapy, emphasizing the importance of self-healing and therapy for therapists. They explore various facets of therapy, including its challenges, the significance of cultural relatability, and the burdens therapists bear. The conversation also delves into Hannah's personal journey, including her background, college experiences, and transition from community mental health to a successful private practice. They discuss the cultural expectations and pressures faced by eldest daughters in immigrant families. The episode also covers lighter topics like enjoying pickleball, participating in Barry's Bootcamp, and finding joy in hobbies like photography and interior design. Hannah shares candid advice on finding balance, self-care, and the importance of believing in oneself.
Guest bio:
Hannah is a licensed mental health counselor with her own private practice in MA. She has a bachelor's in Cognitive Science Psychology and a master's in Counseling Psychology. Although Hannah is California born and raised, she currently resides in Boston with her husband. She's living her best life playing pickleball and volleyball, dog and cat sitting for friends, joining the pilates and Barry's Bootcamp cult, cooking for friends and family, and traveling a ton!
- Instagram: @hannahbobbb / https://www.instagram.com/hannahbobbb/
- Website: https://zencare.co/provider/therapist/hannah-kim
Links/resources:
- Barry’s (HIIT bootcamp workouts - website)
- “K-jangnyeo (K-장녀)” = “trauma of the eldest daughter” (loosely translated)
- “Nunchi (눈치)” = a Korean concept that refers to the subtle art of gauging other people's moods, feelings, and thoughts, and then responding appropriately
- Aeron Chair from Herman Miller (website)
- Spigen Amazon Store for phone cases (Amazon - affiliate link)
- Shrinking (TV series - wikipedia)
One Thousand Gurus Podcast:
Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world.
- 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com
- 🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus
- 📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz
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