Best Sophia Sun Podcasts (2025)

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Discipline, Epic Fails, and the Biggest Challenge—Shen Yun Principal Dancer Piotr Huang 12:21

9d ago12:21

12:21

Our guest in this episode is none other than Shen Yun Principal Dancer Piotr Huang. On stage, Piotr is one of Shen Yun’s brightest stars. In this short interview before tour, we talk about his epic fails, his discipline, unspoken rules at home, and when he feels the most pressure. I’m Leeshai Lemish, and this is Shen Yun Voices. Hosted by Leeshai L…

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Not What You Expect - Shen Yun Musicians Gabriela and Gustavo Briceno 45:05

3M ago45:05

45:05

Today we’re chatting with Shen Yun Orchestra musicians Gabriela and Gustavo Briceno, a couple from Venezuela. Gabby is an award-winning bassoonist, Gustavo a violinist; they talk about their unexpected journey together and their take about being part of Shen Yun Performing Arts. Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC. This conversation has been edit…

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Not True and Not Respectful to Shen Yun - Dr. Jingduan Yang 26:46

4M ago26:46

26:46

Today we’re speaking with Dr. Yang Jingduan, CEO of Northern Medical Center. He’s worked with Shen Yun dancers and musicians for almost twenty years. We talk about the medical care Shen Yun dancers need and get, and the role of meditation in an artist’s life. Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC. This conversation has been edited for brevity.…

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I Treat Shen Yun Dancers All the Time – Dr. Damon Noto 25:20

5M ago25:20

25:20

Our guest today is Dr. Damon Noto. He’s an award-winning physician who treats a range of athletes—football players, figure skaters, and… Shen Yun dancers. What injuries do these dancers get? What medical treatment do they receive, and how does it compare to professional sports? We talk about that, and more on Shen Yun Voices. Hosted by Leeshai Lemi…

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I Was on the Inside From Day One – Former Dancer Mingye Liu 36:26

5M ago36:26

36:26

Today our guest is Mingye Liu, a former Shen Yun performer, in fact, one of the first Shen Yun dancers. We reminisce about the company’s early days, get his thoughts on the recent media attacks, and talk about the most difficult role he ever had on stage. Also on this episode, how dancers learn tumbling techniques and overcome fear, family in China…

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Not the Shen Yun I Know - Dancer William Li 28:16

5M ago28:16

28:16

In this episode, veteran Shen Yun dancer William Li reacts to recent articles criticizing Shen Yun. He talks about the company’s policies regarding injuries, the potential reason for the hit pieces, and his experience in over a decade with the company. Hosted by Shen Yun MC Leeshai Lemish.By Shen Yun Artists (current and former)

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The CCP is Weaponizing the Media – Levi Browde 1:29:48

5M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Today we’re sitting down with Levi Browde, Executive Director of the Falun Dafa Information Center. Levi talks about how the Chinese Communist Party has weaponize social media and the Western press to attack Shen Yun, and how he discovered what the CCP is so afraid of. In this packed episode, we talk about secret agents, bomb threats, and manipulat…

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How I Support My Kids in Following Their Dreams - Sophia Sun 27:21

6M ago27:21

27:21

In this episode, we’re talking with Sophia Sun, a successful businesswoman from Canada, and mother of two dancers now performing with Shen Yun. We talked her about her relationship with her kids, and found a few surprises along the way. Hosted by Leeshai Lemish, Shen Yun MC.By Shen Yun Artists (current and former)

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My Australian Kids Dancing With Shen Yun - Film Producer Kay Rubacek 35:26

6M ago35:26

35:26

In this episode, we chat with Kay Rubacek, an award-winning producer and human rights advocate. Kay's children, Lee and Grace Rubacek, now tour with Shen Yun. We talk about how her Australian children got into classical Chinese dance and the challenges she's faced as a mother supporting her children on their unique journey. Hosted by Leeshai Lemish…

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Growth, Humility, and Checking Your Ego - Former Dancer Alison Chen 30:32

6M ago30:32

30:32

In this episode, we talk to the bubbly Alison Chen. Alison is a former Shen Yun dancer who toured with the company for several years. She studied classical Chinese dance at Fei Tian College in New York and won multiple prizes at the NTD International Classical Chinese Competition, including gold in 2010. She is now a choreographer, dance teacher, a…

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Life at Shen Yun and Overcoming Injury - Dancer Sam Pu 29:15

6M ago29:15

29:15

In this episode, we have a conversation with longtime Shen Yun dancer Sam Pu. Sam is also famous for his role in the dancer trio 3 Musketeers and his video shorts like Hotel 33. Here he talks about his journey to becoming a professional dancer, overcoming an injury that put his career on hold, gaining a new perspective, and what he’s looking forwar…

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E42: Crystal Sun: Raising Frequency Awareness 54:08

1+ y ago54:08

54:08

Crystal Sun is a frequency advocate focused on “Raising Frequency Awareness” as a binaural tones producer, frequency researcher, speaker & podcast host of L.U.Y.F. (Level Up Your Frequency™). With 25 years of experience working as a singer, songwriter, music producer, coupled with a background in music theory and classical voice, Crystal earned the…

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E41: Sophia Erik: Bringing Your Future to Life Through Mentorship 1:21:12

2y ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Meet Sophia Erik, an American born, Swiss entrepreneur and truther with Russian roots. Sophia is committed to developing ethical software solutions that serve humanity's highest good. To this end, she founded and is launching Find Your Mentor, an innovative platform that helps people connect with the perfect Mentor for their needs. Sophia believes …

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E40: Trevon Sundiata Ferguson: There is Power in Your Purpose! 1:26:05

2y ago1:26:05

1:26:05

More on Trevon: Born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹 Migrated to the US, Dec 1994 went into army May 1995 Suffered traumatic brain injury on active duty Licensed Naturopath Certified Zig Ziglar Legacy Speaker & Coach Officially Diagnosed with epilepsy PTSD, anxiety & depression in 2018 Author of The ABC’s of Empowerment available at https://winn…

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Clayful: give every kid someone to talk to ft. Maria Barrera 33:41

2y ago33:41

33:41

Accelerated by a global pandemic, youth are experiencing a mental health crisis unlike anything we've seen before. There aren't enough clinical providers. For every 1,200 students there's only one school psychologist. Lack of providers makes support inaccessible. Costs are high and waitlists are as long as 4-6 months Support is reactive rather than…

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E39: Richard Harris: An Elevation of Consciousness 1:02:42

2y ago1:02:42

1:02:42

After becoming the most highly paid private tutor in the East of England, and running a tutoring agency, a growing sense of emptiness began eating away at Richard. Things seemed to be working, but he wasn’t happy. So, he put on my backpack and flew to South America to live the backpacker’s life. When one travels, there is a lot of time to think. De…

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Growing into your confidence & identity with TikTok ft. Sharon Lee 32:44

2y ago32:44

32:44

Part 2 of our conversation with Sharon! Last time on bamboo & glass, we focused on the beginnings of her content creation journey and the tribulations that came with the new chapter. In this episode, we'll chat more about specifically confidence and self-love, and how they go hand-in-hand with putting yourself out there both online and offline, esp…

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E38: Pat Miletich: From the UFC to Fighting for Soil Health 1:12:33

2y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

In this episode we chat with UFC Hall of Famer and former World Champion Pat Miletich! He is an organic soil, food, and supplement proponent on a mission to revitalize and restore American soil. Pat has spent 35 years searching for the top supplements on Earth in terms of human health, recovery and performance. A former U.S. Kickboxing Champion, Pa…

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Sharing what you love despite discouragement & setbacks ft. Sharon Lee 31:30

2y ago31:30

31:30

Posting online is scary - especially when you come in with preconceived notions of what it means to gather a following and to put work into that. We spoke with Sharon Lee, a TikToker best known for her LA recs, loving advice from her dad, and hot takes on media, about her journey into TikTok - how she hated (and still hates) influencer culture, how…

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E37: The Chemical Free Body with Tim James 1:09:13

2y ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Tim is one of those guys that will leave you feeling younger and more energetic just by hearing him speak. His passion flows out of him like a fresh waterfall in a dry desert. He’s turning 50 but feels like he’s 18 (with more energy!) What’s his secret? After suffering from multiple health issues, including rectal bleeding, two separate skin issues…

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E36: Powered by Nature with Logan Christopher 58:02

2y ago58:02

58:02

Logan Christopher's personal philosophy is to bring together the best movement skill, health information, and mental training to achieve peak performance. For free samples of his writings, discover how you too can become super strong, both mentally and physically, at LegendaryStrength.com and find the superior herbs to support all aspects of your p…

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You May Want to Marry My Husband 8:49

2y ago8:49

8:49

Reading the love story I got to introduce to millions of people on TikTok: "You May Want to Marry My Husband" Media mentioned in the episode My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me link weekly, short newsletter: bambooandglass.substack.com Additional stories about love & loss Children Don't Always Live link What Does Daddy Cry About? link Years Ago, …

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E35: Journey for Peace: Nomad Author Guillaume McMartin Travels the Continent 51:28

2y ago51:28

51:28

After letting people bully him all his life, Guillaume thought he was a failure and wanted to kill himself 5 years ago...at that moment, a voice in his heart told him it was not over for him and that he had a purpose in life. That's when he went on a journey to find his purpose which led him from quitting his firefighting career to pursue investing…

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Our fears about trying new things 38:52

2y ago38:52

38:52

Previously on the podcast, Erica came onto the podcast to chat about how we can all level up our lives with side quests. As we dug a little deeper in our questions, at one point Erica shares that it gets into her life philosophy of believing the journey is more important than the destination (it’s even her go-to second date question). But what if y…

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E34: Uncovering the Truth with Michael Tellinger 1:07:26

2y ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Michael Tellinger is a scientist, explorer and internationally acclaimed author of numerous books, and dozens of lectures available on YouTube. He is the founder of the UBUNTU Liberation Movement of UNITY & Higher Consciousness. Michael has become an authority on the ancient vanished civilisations of Southern Africa, the mysterious origins of human…

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Level up with a side quest ft. Erica Barry 29:13

2y ago29:13

29:13

What holds you back from starting new things? Could reframing interests as "side quests" lower the barriers, expectations, and even the guilt of trying something totally different? Outside of Erica's 9-5 job as a senior manager of client strategy & analytics, she's also: performer at Disneyland, contestant on the baking show Baker’s Dozen, Ted Talk…

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E33: Breathing Life Back Into Liberty with Peggy Hall 1:07:08

2y ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Peggy is the former Director of Teacher Education at the University of California, Irvine and has been an educator for 30+ years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, a Master’s Degree in International Relations, and has years of experience as a health educator and community activist. Through her inspiring educational videos, hours of …

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Malicious compliance & quiet hiring: let's talk about it 27:32

2y ago27:32

27:32

Malicious compliance, quiet hiring, worker hoarding, career cushioning, and quiet quitting are movements in the ever-shifting relationship between employer and employee in this economy. We break down what these terms mean, and talk about how social media influences our relationship with labor and autonomy. We end by talking about the most recent ro…

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E32: Achieving Abundance & Freedom Through Food Forests with Tutu Sainz 59:33

2y ago59:33

59:33

It’s time to step into the path of infinite abundance! This week Jim and Matthew welcome Tutu Sainz to discuss the MANY benefits of Food Forests and how they provide an endless supply of fruit and nut trees, edible and valuable bushes, vines, flowers, herbs and even Tutu’s shampoo! Food Forests are powerful regenerative communities that house all l…

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Pink Lie: exposing your dating dealbreakers ft. Vanuyen Pham 58:15

2y ago58:15

58:15

Have you ever wanted to hide a part of your identity or life from someone? As we grow older, we naturally become more aware of what biases and connotations our identity and history hold, and we could either look forward or be really reluctant to witness reactions and judgments from others. What if we took those insecurities, those what if’s, and le…

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E31: The Inside Scoop on Permaculture & Food Forests with Lindsay Brandon 1:11:01

2y ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Lindsay Brandon is a Permaculture Designer and farmer based out of Calgary Alberta Canada. After taking her PDC with Verge Permaculture Lindsay’s career was catapulted in a new and exciting direction. Life fell into flow as she met with others in the permaculture community and made connections with permaculture organizations between the USA and Can…

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Dear b&g: My biggest insecurity in friendship 43:53

2y ago43:53

43:53

Last week, Da Eun asked for Sophia's advice regarding the workplace. Today is Sophia's turn to ask for Da Eun's advice. TODAY'S TOPIC: I notice that overall, you’re very proactive in maintaining friendships and making new friends. For example, there are many times when a friend from hs reacehs out and you make time to catch up. Also, when you see s…

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E30: Healing Your Body with Authentic Medicine Featuring Andrew Kaufman, M.D. 1:27:38

2y ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Andrew Kaufman M.D. is a public speaker, researcher, natural healing practitioner, business and homeschooling consultant, inventor, and Covid-19 whistleblower. Dr. Andy has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Molecular Biology and completed his psychiatric training at Duke University Medical Center after graduating from the Medical University of South Carolina. …

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Dear b&g: I never feel like I’m doing a good job at work 20:27

2y ago20:27

20:27

Da Eun: We’ve been friends for almost a decade now, hard to believe, but we always have so much to learn from each other given our expertise, our lived experiences, and the synergy that is our friendship. Today, I need your advice, Sophia. Sophia: And I’ll need your advice, Da Eun, in the next episode. Hopefully, people can gain some more insight i…

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E29: Developing Practical Technologies That Improve Lives with George Wiseman 1:22:49

2y ago1:22:49

1:22:49

George Wiseman is the founder and president of Eagle-Research, a non-profit organization that develops and distributes energy-saving solutions. He is multi-talented and multi-degreed, but singular in his mission: to promote self-sufficiency at the individual level by discovering and sharing the best, all-around, practical solutions. George attribut…

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E28: The Truth About Rainwater Harvesting Featuring Michelle Avis + Dr. Peter Coombes 1:18:20

2y ago1:18:20

1:18:20

After pursuing international training and certifications in renewable energy and regenerative design, as well as a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Michelle Avis, along with her husband and business partner Rob, began Verge Permaculture in 2010, now a globally-recognized and award-winning design, consulting, and education company. She loves the co…

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What really goes into a dream career ft. Karen Mok & Serena Lee Kim 1:03:06

2y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

"A professional change in midlife can provide a much-needed reset—at least when you’re looking for a career that more closely aligns with your passion. But finding what you love, especially once you’ve gone down an entirely different path, can feel impossible." On bamboo & glass, we talk about the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be, …

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Breaking my standards for love: Single’s Inferno 2 38:53

2y ago38:53

38:53

"Would you rather like your crush more, or vice versa? If you couldn’t ask/share about someone’s age or career, what would you ask/share to get someone to choose you to go to Paradise?" Single's Inferno 2 was a fun show that also challenged our assumptions about others and our habits for how we present ourselves. We chat about: If it felt clear tha…

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E27: Full Spectrum Coherent Water for Life Featuring Dolf Zantinge 53:02

2y ago53:02

53:02

In this episode, Dolf Zantinge joins Jim and Matthew to share the importance of coherent water on the body and mind. Jim also shares his concerns with artificial intelligence and his excitement for the many benefits of Food Forests. Dolf is an entrepreneur with a background in fibre optics, telecommunication, artificial intelligence and data mining…

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You need to hear these 6 things if you're making a career switch 26:56

2y ago26:56

26:56

Career can be simple or it can be complicated. As we're getting older, we're realizing how much more common it is to take a chance on a new career path, but that doesn't make it any less intimidating. In this episode, we're sourcing from interviews we did in 2020 with fellow career changemakers to provide you with 6 things to keep in mind as encour…

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E26: Reclaiming Your Authority with Cal Washington 1:07:42

2y ago1:07:42

1:07:42

In this episode, guest Cal Washington, an empowerment advocate, explains how to become free from the commerce fees that have unknowingly been attached to many of us, beginning with our birth certificates. Cal also provides an inside look at challenging the court system and other authorities, with documentation he advises us all to pursue. Topics co…

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Year 5 kickoff: reintroduction and focus for 2023 19:42

2y ago19:42

19:42

Get to know our 2023 theme ("discovering the abundant possibilities of who we can choose to be") - and if you're new, get to know us and the friendship behind our 4-year weekly podcast! Episodes mentioned Here's How to Enjoy Meeting New People “Asian American podcast”: Duties & Possibilities How the American Dream Has Failed International Students …

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E25: The Freedom Farm Academy & Designing the Future of Freedom for Our Children Featuring Stone & Michael Hoffman 1:03:50

2y ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Guests Michael Hoffman, co-founder of Food Forest Montana, and his son Stone join the show to encourage listeners to take action on understanding our freedoms and educating the next generation! Michael is the Director of Self-Reliant Living and Community Development at Food Forest Abundance and the Co-founder (with his family) of Food Forest Montan…

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Celebrate your unseen victories 39:32

2y ago39:32

39:32

While it's easy to focus on "highlight reel achievements" that make sense to others, we're here to 🥳 celebrate work in progress and internal victories that don't have to make sense to anyone but YOU. Whether you want to reflect on your own or with a loved one, here are some questions and conversation starters: Is there anything you've acknowledged …

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E24: Honoring Privacy as a Property Right Featuring John Jay Singleton 1:08:38

2y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

In this episode, John Jay Singleton, a risk management consultant and advocate for entrepreneurs and small business owners, explains how people are being exploited by the financial system. He elaborates on creating a PMA (Private Membership Association) and talks about understanding that privacy is a property right, particularly in debt collection …

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Let's make our 2023 vision boards together! 15:32

2y ago15:32

15:32

There's so much we're grateful for, eager to release, and hopeful about as 2022 comes to a close. Vision boards are a great way to visualize your goals and hopes for 2023, so listen along and let's make one together! How to support bamboo & glass: 🌿Share thoughts and ideas with us via Instagram @bambooandglass 🌿Share our Instagram posts & episodes …

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E23: Putting the Puzzle Pieces of Wealth Together with Mel Carmine 1:02:33

2y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

In this episode, guest Mel Carmine, who has been immersed in studying digital assets, shares his insights on the new emerging ways of creating wealth. Mel provides an overview of archaic financial systems that control us, and his new model based on a “quantum financial system manual” and digital assets as currency. His motto is: “No one left behind…

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Why mundane moments make the best stories ft. Niles Wilson 36:58

2y ago36:58

36:58

What does it take to tell a good story, make your friends laugh, and help everyone have a grand old time? Turns out, not much. Niles Wilson, resident storyteller, tells us his 5 tips to flexing that storytelling muscle, just in time for the holidays as you gather with loved ones and reminisce on some of the best memories from this year. Remember, g…

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E22: Liberty Off-Grid Featuring Curtis Stone 1:14:58

2y ago1:14:58

1:14:58

In this episode, Curtis Stone, whose farm has been internationally recognized as a flagship example of profitability and productivity for urban agriculture, shares wisdom from building an off-grid homestead for his family. He also describes his journey as a truth seeker, which started long before he even became a farmer. He details the new life he …

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Creating Tangible Teleportation…with a Magical Neck Pillow ft. Akshay Dinakar 1:03:25

2y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

How do you create a sense of closeness and intimacy with your loved ones from afar? Even with technology like video calls and friendship lamps, there hasn't been a tool that enhances the love language of physical touch, or presence, the way that Tangible does. Our guest is Akshay, the founder of Tangible, a magical neck pillow that creates physical…

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