Best Isan Podcasts (2024)

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Welcome to Attract, Retain, Support 1:19

3M ago1:19

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E36: Sabaidee Fest Reflections (Part 2) ft. Somlit, Joy, and Susan 29:37

8M ago29:37

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On this week's surprise episode of Healing Out Lao'd, we released PART 2 of the Sabaidee Fest Reflection Series!!! [Sabaidee Fest is the largest Southeast Asian music and cultural festival] Part 2 takes a deep dive and highlights the POV of 4 Lao-identified diaspora attendees of Sabaidee Fest: Somlit, Joy, and Susan!!! Individually and collectively…

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E35: Sabaidee Fest Reflections (Part 1) ft. Saengthong Douangdara 30:22

1y ago30:22

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LONG TIME NO SPEAK P'NONG!!! On this week's surprise episode of Healing Out Lao'd, we are reflecting and reminiscing our experiences of the largest Southeast Asian music and cultural festival-- Sabaidee Fest!!! This episode is PART 1 of a 2 PART SABAIDEE FEST REFLECTION SERIES that is intentional in highlighting the POV of 2 Lao-identified diaspora…

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E34: Somlit Inthalangsy on returning to his Lao name + embodying dad's legacy of community organizing & finding home away from home in Laos Angeles 1:09:40

2+ y ago1:09:40

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FINAL SZN 2.0 Episode 34 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and actor/co-host of Laos Angeles Deuan Sabaidee, Somlit Inthalangsy! During this episode, Somlit speaks on returning to his Lao name + embodying dad's legacy of community organizing & finding home away from home in Laos Angeles. As the co-host of the Laos Angeles …

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E33: Christy Innouvong-Thornton on experiences of growing up without her Lao Isan parents + moving beyond narratives of forced resilience & giving back through Southeast Asian foodways 1:06:46

2+ y ago1:06:46

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Episode 33 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and founder of Courageous Kitchen & TukTuk Box enterprises, Christy Innouvong-Thornton! During this episode, Christy reflects on her painful experiences of growing up in a white household (w/o her Lao Isan parents) + moving beyond narratives of forced resilience & giving back th…

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E32: Andrew David Vilaythong on growing up with a parent suffering from mental illness + therapy as a tool for addressing conflict-avoidant behaviors & music as self-exploration 54:31

2+ y ago54:31

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Episode 32 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and music maker/DJ/audio editor of HOL– Andrew David Vilaythong! During this episode, Andrew reflects on his experiences of growing up with a parent suffering from mental illness + therapy as a tool for addressing conflict-avoidant behaviors & making music as self-exploration. T…

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E31: #HealingTheHealer-- Stephanie Franco on writing as resistance + cultivating mental health equity for BIPOC across cali & tapping into radical imagination 57:18

2+ y ago57:18

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Episode 31 brings back the #HealingTheHealer series, which was first created in order to share the experiences of people in Rita’s lives that have empowered her healing process. In this first episode of 2022, Rita dives into a conversation with Stephanie Franco (aka “SPESH”), who is a creative writer, audio storyteller and sound designer/engineer b…

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E30: Lina V Luangrath on overcoming domestic violence, finding inner liberation thru music, & meeting Lao ancestors for the first time 1:14:03

2+ y ago1:14:03

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This episode features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and the talented Lao American musician and family woman, Lina V Luangrath. During this episode, Lina reflects on her experiences of growing up in an impoverished Lao/BIPOC community in Rockford, Illinois + overcoming domestic violence + finding inner liberation thru music, & m…

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E29: Lao Womxn Healing Circle 1:16:46

2+ y ago1:16:46

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Episode 29 features creator/host Rita Phetmixay with special guests Seraphina Lotkhamnga, Joy Ngaosivath, and Carole Chainon. Together, they dialogue and reflect on what it means to be daughters of Lao refugees who uniquely embody intergenerational ancestral strength. GUEST BIOs: Seraphina Lotkhamnga is Sr. Creative Manager of Sync at Nettwerk Musi…

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E28: Phetmixay Sibling Reunion on Rupture & Repair Mid-Pandemic 41:42

3y ago41:42

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Episode 28 features three out of the four Phetmixay siblings: David, Rita, and Joseph Phetmixay, who come together to reflect on how this pandemic has impacted each individually and how family conflict & reconciliation have helped drive closer ties between each other. Together, they discuss ways on how to best support one another and make it throug…

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E27: Joseph Phetmixay on growing up as Lao GenZ in NC during era of Uprisings & COVID-19 49:46

3y ago49:46

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E27 features Joseph Phetmixay, baby brother to Rita Phetmixay AND youngest sibling of the Phetmixay family! Not only is Joseph the youngest child, he’s also the youngest guest on HOL and here to rep all the Lao GEN Z folx out there!! Rita gets to interview Joseph and explore his personal experiences of growing up as a Lao American high school kid i…

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E26: "The Right to Heal: Southeast Asian American Mental Health in CA" [SEARAC report launch] 1:46:17

3y ago1:46:17

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On behalf of the Laotian American National Alliance, creator/host Rita Phetmixay of Healing Out Lao’d was invited to be a part of a virtual launch event hosted by SEARAC + partners on March 25, 2021. This audio recording captured SEARAC’s debrief of their new report titled: "The Right to Heal: Southeast Asian American Mental Health in California,” …

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E25.2: Lao Sibling Reconciliation (Part 2) on saving face, vulnerability and building compassion 55:23

3y ago55:23

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Healing Out Lao’d SZN 2.0 launches part two of the Lao Sibling Reconciliation episode, which explores the direct impact of saving face, vulnerability and building compassion. Facilitated by Wanda Pathomrit, this intimate conversation between HOL creator/host Rita and her older brother (Aiy David) further explores the questions of what it means to p…

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E25.1: Lao Sibling Reconciliation (Part 1) on gender roles, birth order, and parentification 1:01:30

3y ago1:01:30

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HAPPY RELAUNCH DAY P’NONG/FAMILY!!! Healing Out Lao’d SZN 2.0 is finally here!!! In this first relaunch episode, creator/host Rita Phetmixay engages in a (part 1) in a deeply personal and heartfelt conversation with her big brother David, facilitated by big sis Wanda Pathomrit. Together, they dialogue on the impact of gender roles, birth order, and…

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#COVID19 Series, E2: Gonji Lee on cultivating community resources thru disability justice lens + response to ant-Asian racism + holistic self-care practices 43:23

4y ago43:23

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#COVID19 SERIES, E2: GONJI LEE For our second episode of #COVID19 series, HOL invites Gonji Lee to speak about their experiences as a mental health practitioner based Los Angeles, CA. Gonji identifies as a trauma and resiliency-informed, cognitive behavioral therapist, educator, and community organizer. They’re also a bookworm and music junkie who …

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E24.2: Mother X Daughter Reconciliation (Part 2) 1:54:10

4y ago1:54:10

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E24.2: MOTHER X DAUGHTER RECONCILIATION PART 2 Introducing part 2 of the Mother x Daughter Reconciliation Episode! This conversation is mediated by the one and only Wanda Pathomrit! Mother and daughter (Vilavanh and Rita) process what it means to be a “good daughter” from each of their viewpoints, what it’s like to grow up in two separate cultural …

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E24.1: Mother X Daughter Reconciliation (Part 1) 1:16:26

4y ago1:16:26

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E24.1: MOTHER X DAUGHTER RECONCILIATION PART 1 For this Mother’s Day, listen to HOL creator/host Rita reconcile the complicated relationship she has with her mother: Vilavanh Phetmixay! Throughout this episode, you will learn about the difficulty of raising children as a refugee mother in a new culture other than the one you knew and what it means …

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#COVID19 Series, E1: Jennifer Xyooj on mask making + wellness practices from a public health lens 44:49

4+ y ago44:49

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#COVID19 SERIES, E1: Jennifer Xyooj on mask making + wellness practices from a public health lens HOL would like to present to you the first episode of our #COVID19 series! In this series, we invite trusted friends/colleagues in a variety of different fields (i.e. public health, social work, etc.) to share their experiences of navigating this globa…

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SZN 2 PROLOGUE 32:17

4+ y ago32:17

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SZN 2 PROLOGUE Episode flow: SZN 2 inspiration... SZN 2 themes to look forward to... SZN 2 relevance during COVID-19 pandemic... ---------- Please leave HOL a 5-star rating and a positive review to help this space flourish!!! KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!) ---------- REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Lao New Year Thai New Year …

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E23: HOL SZN 1 Wrap-Up [on hardships and successes of szn 1 + reflection on healing and growth in the Lao diaspora] 1:05:29

4+ y ago1:05:29

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In this wrap-up episode of HOL, Rita reflects with big sis and HOL advisor, Wanda Pathomrit, on the hardships and successes of season one! They chat about the initial expectations of HOL, what sacrifices were made in order to sustain this space, the type of feedback from listeners that shifted how content was delivered and finally touched upon some…

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E22: Vilavanh Phetmixay (AKA “Mom”) on secretly eloping to the U.S. as an Isaan refugee + becoming a wife/mother + proving herself successful 1:15:50

4+ y ago1:15:50

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MEET HOL GUEST: VILAVANH PHETMIXAY AKA “MOM” In BONUS episode 22 of HOL, Vilavanh aka “MOM” joins Rita for a conversation about secretly eloping to the U.S. with Peter at the young age of 22 and asking her family in Thailand for forgiveness much later, as they were not aware of her escape plan or her whereabouts. Since then, Vilavanh has since buil…

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E21(PART 2): Kulap Vilaysack on exploring careers in entertainment + building boundaries w/family + cultivating healthier relationships 1:02:23

4+ y ago1:02:23

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MEET HOL GUEST: KULAP VILAYSACK In part two of episode 21 of HOL, Kulap dives deeper into her career in entertainment and Hollywood where she began in fashion/sales merchandise, then later transitioned to improv, comedy, acting, podcasting, writing, directing, and now showrunning! She also explores how her time in Los Angeles not only allowed her t…

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E21(PART 1): Kulap Vilaysack on creating Laos Angeles + tumultuous upbringing in Minnesota + healing in Los Angeles 1:00:21

4+ y ago1:00:21

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MEET HOL GUEST: KULAP VILAYSACK In part one of episode 21 of HOL, Kulap joins Rita for a conversation about how she created Laos Angeles, a community-based organization made up of the diaspora from Laos in Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Not only has Kulap found a passion for organizing such space, but shares about many other national Lao/tian…

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E20: #HealingTheHealer-- Lee Mun Wah on confronting racism + life’s work as a master diversity trainer + reaching across the aisle 1:29:04

4+ y ago1:29:04

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MEET HOL GUEST: LEE MUN WAH In episode 20 of HOL, Lee Mun Wah joins Rita for a conversation about the multifaceted experiences of his journey as a Chinese American man from Oakland, CA. After losing his mother from a fatal gun shooting, Mun Wah began his journey of confronting issues of racism and social injustices through workshops/trainings and e…

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E19: Practice Tip-- How to Explore Vegan (Lao) Food 101 17:48

4+ y ago17:48

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Listen to Sharon facilitate a practice tip on exploring vegan (Lao) food and/or what it means to transition into a vegan lifestyle!!! EPISODE OVERVIEW: I: Practicing Gratitude II: Tips on Veganism III: Lao food that is already vegan IV: More tips on vegan Lao food V: Close --------- Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Sharon t…

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E19: Sharon Daraphonhdeth on environmental justice and sustainability + creating access to vegan Lao food + grieving with community 1:04:09

4+ y ago1:04:09

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MEET HOL GUEST: SHARON DARAPHONHDETH In episode 19 of HOL, Sharon joins Rita for a conversation about her upbringing as a Lao kid in San Diego with a large Lao community and her dad as her best friend. Later, she dives deep into her work as an environmental justice and sustainability activist, which has landed her in current role as the Director of…

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E18: Carole Chainon on Lao/tian identity development in Paris, France + augmented reality + practicing acceptance & gratitude 55:08

4+ y ago55:08

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MEET HOL GUEST: CAROLE CHAINON In episode 18 of HOL, Carole joins Rita for a conversation about what it was like to grow up as part of the Lao diaspora in Paris, France and how speaking multiple languages was pretty normal for her as a kid. Later, she addresses the nuances of meeting other folx in the Asian/Lao diaspora in Hawaii that empowered her…

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E17: Practice Tip--Simple Breathing + Activating Chakras Meditation 11:34

4+ y ago11:34

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Listen to LinSun facilitate a simple breathing with intention and activating chakras meditation!!! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and LinSun titled: E17: Linda “LinSun” Simthong on embodying great grandma’s spirit + educating youth of color in Belmont, NC + creating “School of Jai" --------- TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min)…

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E17: Linda “LinSun” Simthong on embodying great grandma’s spirit + educating youth of color in Belmont, NC + creating “School of Jai” 56:22

4+ y ago56:22

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MEET HOL GUEST: LINDA “LINSUN” SIMTHONG In episode 17 of HOL, Linda aka “LinSun” joins Rita for a conversation about what it’s like to embody her great grandma’s spirit and speaks about her upbringing in a predominantly Black/Brown and Lao community space in Belmont, NC. Her Belmont home became a “community center” for Black/Brown youth to learn ab…

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E16: Practice Tip-- Listen to a Poem: "Khao Mah" or "Come In" by Tony 6:01

5y ago6:01

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Listen to Tony spit some bars thru his newly first public reading of his new poem called "Khao Mah" or "Come In" !!! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Tony titled: E16: Tony Innouvong on being a conduit for Lao familial legacies + creating “Het Dee Dai Dee” brand + mom as inspiration --------- TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 m…

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E16: Tony Innouvong on being a conduit for Lao familial legacies + creating “Het Dee Dai Dee” brand + mom as inspiration 1:05:14

5y ago1:05:14

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MEET HOL GUEST: TONY INNOUVONG In episode 16 of HOL, Tony joins Rita for a conversation about being a conduit for Lao familial legacies through his tie business-- from which he creates with Lao textiles call “sinh”. From there, Tony shares how his mom is his motivation and how he hopes to pay her back so she can live a life similar to the one she’s…

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E15: Practice Tip--Body Awareness 29:47

5y ago29:47

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Suzette is a former classical ballet dancer, and was trained to understand the ways of the body and under strict tutelage from the age of 16, to practice yoga and Pilates as part of her daily schedule and has been so for over 40 years now. Suzette began teaching classical ballet using these technics while still in the middle of her performing caree…

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E15: Suzette Gabriel-Schoebitz on growing up Lao/French/Norwegian + cultivating an empowered Lao community thru business mindsets 1:00:49

5y ago1:00:49

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MEET HOL GUEST: SUZETTE GABRIEL-SCHOEBITZ In episode 15 of HOL, Suzette joins Rita for a conversation about learning about her Lao, French, and Norwegian roots. She has since developed a deep love and understanding for her roots in Laos, where she was able to launch her jewelry-making business and teach people how to make a living through various b…

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E14: Practice Tip--aka "Tip of Joy" and Poetry Reading 9:53

5y ago9:53

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Listen to Amarachi read poetry by two brilliant African American female poets, which has helped her become more grounded and closer to ancestors and to herself! Poetry References: Lucille Clifton: Won’t You Celebrate With Me Maya Angelou: Life Doesn’t Frighten Me Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Amarachi titled: E14: Healin…

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E14: #HealingTheHealer-- Amarachi Anakaraonye on becoming unapologetically Black/Nigerian American + embracing "otherness" + uplifting underrepresented voices thru podcasting 43:38

5y ago43:38

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#HealingTheHealer MEET HOL GUEST: AMARACHI ANAKARAONYE In episode 14 of HOL, Rita brings on close friend Amarachi Anakaraonye for another episode on the #HealingTheHealer series, which focuses on “how the healer, heals” by showing how Rita builds deep healing and connected relationships with friends/allies of the Lao community! Rita has known Amara…

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E13: Practice Tip--Calm, Clear, and Ready Meditation 8:06

5y ago8:06

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Listen to Ova facilitate a meditative practice tip that allows you to ground yourself in being CALM + CLEAR + READY! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Ova titled: E13: Ova Saopeng on refuge to Hawaii + first wave (1.5 gen) Lao Am movement work + processing grief & fatherhood --------- TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min) -----…

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E13: Ova Saopeng on refuge to Hawaii + first wave (1.5 gen) Lao Am movement work + processing grief & fatherhood 1:06:39

5y ago1:06:39

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MEET HOL GUEST: OVA SAOPENG In episode 13 of HOL, Ova joins Rita for a conversation about his family’s refuge to Hawaii post Secret War in Laos, identifying as 1.5 generation, enacting the first waves of Lao American movement work, processing grief post-father’s death and about his own becomings of fatherhood. Today, Ova is a theater artivist (arti…

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E12: Tina Maharath on unraveling family secrets + navigating the Ohio State Senate as the first Lao & Asian American woman senator 57:51

5y ago57:51

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MEET HOL GUEST: Tina Maharath In episode 12 of HOL, Tina joins Rita for a conversation about finding closure after unraveling so many hidden family secrets + seeking professional support for mental health issues + navigating the reality of becoming the first Lao and Asian American woman senator in the Ohio State Senate. Today, Tina is a badass mama…

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E11: Practice Tip--How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media 14:53

5y ago14:53

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Listen to Dana talk about how to have a healthy relationship with social media in the digital media age! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Dana titled: E11: Dana Dang on early age independence + exploring Lao & Vietnamese identities + entrepreneurship & social media ---- As a brand new podcast, we need all the support we can…

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E11: Dana Dang on early age independence + exploring Lao & Vietnamese identities + entrepreneurship & social media 1:11:06

5y ago1:11:06

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MEET HOL GUEST: Dana Dang In episode 11 of HOL, Dana joins Rita for a conversation about her upbringing from Minnesota to Newport, California + gaining independence at an early age from childhood trauma/neglect + exploring both her Lao + Vietnamese identities and becoming an entrepreneur at the ripe age of 24. Today, Dana runs her own social media …

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E10: Practice Tip--Disconnect From Your Phone! 7:52

5y ago7:52

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Listen to this short practice tip from TinTin Vongphrachanh on disconnecting from your phone! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and TinTin titled: E10: TinTin Vongphrachanh on family hxstory from Laos to Cuba to the U.S. + queer identity + dad’s love ---- As a brand new podcast, we need all the support we can get!!! Please help …

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E10: TinTin Vongphrachanh on family hxstory from Laos to Cuba to the U.S. + queer identity + dad's love 1:11:18

5y ago1:11:18

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MEET HOL GUEST: TinTin Vongphrachanh In episode 10 of HOL, TinTin joins Rita for a conversation about family origins ranging from Laos to Cuba and now the U.S., coming out as queer to parents, and the beautiful loving relationship he had with his dad. Today, TinTin is taking a much needed break from singing/songwriting to geeking out on creating vi…

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E9: #HealingTheHealer-- Nikita Gupta on the nuances of intergenerational trauma + psychosomatics, spiritual teachings and embodied healing 1:08:21

5y ago1:08:21

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#HealingTheHealer MEET HOL GUEST: NIKITA GUPTA In episode 9 of HOL, Rita brings on former UCLA supervisor and big sis, Nikita Gupta, for another episode on the #HealingTheHealer series! This episode focuses on “how the healer, heals” by showing how Rita builds deep healing and connected relationships with friends/allies of the Lao community! Nikita…

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E8: Practice Tip--Connecting w/Mother Nature 5:16

5y ago5:16

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Listen to a short 1-min practice tip from Sydney Viengluang on calming anxiety! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Sydney titled: E8: Sydney Viengluang on navigating Hollywood as a Lao American actor + remembering resilience in maternal lineage ---- As a brand new podcast, we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us …

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E8: Sydney Viengluang on navigating Hollywood as a Lao American actor + remembering resilience in maternal lineage 1:16:55

5y ago1:16:55

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MEET HOL GUEST: Sydney Viengluang In episode 8 of HOL, Sydney joins Rita for a conversation about her family’s story of escape from Laos to the U.S., growing up as a child of Lao refugees in Wichita, Kansas, her motivation to move to LA to pursue acting and what it was like meeting the Laos Angeles community. “Sydney has quickly become “one to watc…

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E7: Practice Tip--Gratitude Journaling 7:31

5y ago7:31

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This week’s practice tip is gratitude journaling facilitated by Haylee Thikeo! For more on Haylee's writing, personal blog, and poetry, you can click on this link! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Haylee titled: E7: Haylee Thikeo on writing as healing + navigating identity in Boston + the power of vulnerable storytelling --…

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E7: Haylee Thikeo on writing as healing + navigating identity in Boston + the power of vulnerable storytelling 56:45

5y ago56:45

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MEET HOL GUEST: Haylee Thikeo In episode 7 of HOL, Haylee joins Rita for a conversation about her journey into writing + vulnerable storytelling as tools for healing, navigating her identity as a child of Lao refugees in Boston, and why she decided to move to Oakland from Boston for a period in her life. Today, Haylee works at a software company ca…

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E6: Latana Thaviseth on the importance of (higher) education + continuing family legacy of building community across Lao/Southeast Asian Americans 1:02:45

5y ago1:02:45

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MEET HOL GUEST: Latana Thaviseth In episode 6 of HOL, Latana joins Rita for a conversation about her trajectory into higher education coming from a legacy of her own parents being Lao/Southeast Asian refugee community leaders. Latana emphasizes the importance of education instilled in her as young child and ways she has learned how to navigate educ…

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E5: Practice Tip--Writing Tip by Binly 4:04

5y ago4:04

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Listen to a short 1-min writing tip by Binly Phounsiri! For more on Binly's writing and poetry, you can click on this link--which showcases his first poetry book titled "Dance Among Elephants." Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Binly titled: E5: Binly Phounsiri on Becoming a Community Leader & "Big Brother" + Connecting Tale…

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E5: Binly Phounsiri on Becoming a Community Leader & "Big Brother" + Connecting Talents thru Music/Dance/Writing 1:21:35

5y ago1:21:35

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MEET HOL GUEST: Krysada “Binly” Phounsiri⁣⁣ In episode 5 of HOL, Binly joins host Rita for a conversation about his family’s immigration to the U.S. from Laos, overcoming gang violence in Southeast San Diego through skating, dancing, writing and listening to music, and also shares how he rose above the odds to become a community leader. Little did …

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