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Your Chinese Auntie Podcast
I wrapped up my podcast at the end of 2025. Below are a few episodes that listeners found especially valuable.
I launched the show to amplify the voices and stories of people from the global majority, and I’m grateful for everyone who shared their experiences. One thing I’ve learned through this life journey is that when something feels complete, it’s okay to let it go.
I may start another podcast in the future, but in the meantime, I hope you enjoy these episodes.
Growing Up With Chinese Mothers, Allergy Season & Menopause
My guest today is Dr. Debbie Lee. Debbie is a Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. .
In this episode, we talk about our Chinese mothers who used to make us drink herbal decoctions, and we might or might not have poured the decoctions down the sink when our mothers were not paying attention. My mother never found out, but Debbie got caught. :)
We also discuss herbal medicine, , how to strengthen your body with the upcoming allergy season, and what one can do as one enters menopause.
Debbie's website
Dr. Jennifer Mullan on Decolonizing Therapy and Sacred Rage
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-read for all clinicians, especially white folks.
Jennifer Mullan, PsyD, is a major disruptor in the mental health industrial complex. Her work is an urgent call to dive to the root of global and generational trauma to unlock the wisdom of our sacred rage.
Luna Aixin on Community, the Kampung Spirit & Red Egg
What do we give up as immigrants and refugees?
What do we yearn for and can be so hard to find?
In this episode, Luna and I talk about the Kampung spirit, the concept of Gaginang, and the importance of red eggs in Chinese culture.
A kampong (kampung in Malay and Indonesian) is the term for a village.
Gaginang means (my/our) own people.
Luna's website
Our marriage - The Ups and Downs, Conflicts, Repairs and LOVE.
In this episode, Kimen and I share how we met and the challenges we have encountered in our 18-year relationship.
We talk about the importance of doing our own healing work so we can show up for each other and not repeat our parents' unhealthy marriages.
We also share the non-negotiables in our marriage.
Give up everything you think you know about relationships, and listen to your partner.
Exploring the Depths of Friendship: Insights and Stories with Anna Jinja Mather, Lara Therrien Boulos, Luna Aixin & Sarah Whitehead
This episode explores the challenges and strategies of building and sustaining strong friendships. My friends Anna, Lara, Luna, and Sarah join me to share their experiences across different life stages—from finding community and navigating friendship breakups to defining what true friendship means. We also touch on cultural differences and the pressures of modern life, offering honest insights into creating meaningful connections.
What is Human Design? & Recovery from Eating Disorder
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 diåfferent 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.
Shannon's Website
Dim Sum & Life: Finding Ground amidst the Noise
In this episode, 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, mental, and spiritual health.
I also describe various dim sum dishes and encourage listeners to experience them with loved ones. I hope you enjoy the podcast.
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Menopause Master Class with Shirley Weir - Let's Crack Open the Conversation
Shirley Weir is the founder of Menopause Chicks. Although this podcast mainly features BIPOC folks, I invited Shirley as I have admired her work since we met in 2017. She has done so much to educate the world about menopause. Shirley is a fierce advocate for women’s health.
Shirley launched Menopause Chicks 12 years ago onto the world stage to empower women to talk openly about perimenopause and menopause, navigate midlife health information, and connect to women’s health professionals.
Shirley always begins by reminding women they deserve to feel amazing. She teaches hormone health and supports women eager to invest in their health and learn to be their best advocate.
Website: Menopause Chicks
Roxanne Francis on Navigating Life as a Person of Colour, and How Social Media Affects Your Teen's Mental Health.
My guest is Roxanne Francis, the award-winning CEO of Francis Psychotherapy and Consulting Services. She runs a busy group practice and is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and corporate consultant who addresses topics related to women's issues, such as race and equity, mental health, parenting, and wellness at work. She is also the founder of The Therapist's Lounge, which helps private practice social workers and psychotherapists meet their needs for community wellness and business support.
In this episode, Roxanne and I discuss navigating life as a person of colour, how accent affects how we are viewed, and how we scan for safety. We also talk about how to navigate social media, especially for youths.
You can follow Roxanne on social media and her website.
Healing Your Inner Child - Who's In Charge?
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 to see me and 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 things you can do to start healing your inner child.
If you want to read more, here is my blog.
Be good to yourself and your inner child.
Building Deep Connections: Insights from Dinner with Strangers Founder
Jess Janz. Jess is a writer, community facilitator, and founder of Dinner with Strangers. Jess shares her journey from working in a band and restaurants to starting Dinner with Strangers in 2017. The conversation covers her challenges, like being an introvert in a social role, and the successes of her community-building project. They also discuss Jess's new ventures like 'Single with Strangers' and an upcoming book, 'The Table Where We Meet', which reflects on her experiences and insights into fostering deep connections.
Follow Jess on Instagram
Jess's Linktree & Website
Navigating Grief and Death with Andrea Sexton Dumas
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 need for community, and how people deal with grief and mortality. It's a reflective and insightful discussion that sheds light on embracing life, death, and the spaces in between.
Andrea's website
