Best Kaiya Podcasts (2024)

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Pick Yourself Up & Try Again: What JT's City Cinderella Era Has Taught Me About My Creative Journey 23:30

5h ago23:30

23:30

In this engaging podcast episode, we explore the challenges of starting anew and the importance of embracing imperfection in creative projects. Our host shares personal struggles with consistency, self-doubt, and the pressure of comparing to others, leading to feelings of discouragement and a break from creating content. By reflecting on an artist …

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How To Recognize & Handle Depression Through God & Your Creativity feat. Kevonna Rose 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

We’re joined by the multi-talented Kevonna Rose, who shares her insightful journey through the complexities of modern dating, personal growth, the essence of authenticity, and the challenges faced by artists in today’s digital world. Here’s a glimpse into the profound discussions that take place: Modern Dating and Social Media’s Impact Kevana opens…

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Will South Asian & ESEA Communities UK ever be connected? 55:28

3M ago55:28

55:28

Viv Yau had the pleasure of speaking with legendary artist, Keith Khan about whether South Asian and ESEA communities are interconnected, whether it’s better to eat with chopsticks or your hands, how Shanghainese people dress so cool and of course, his upcoming show The Accountants, being shown at Factory International at Aviva Studios! In partners…

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Energize Your Life & Money For Long-Term Happiness, Success, & Health w/ Hugh Massie 48:11

4M ago48:11

48:11

In this conversation, Pennie and Hugh Massie discuss the role of money and wealth management in people's lives. Hugh shares his journey from being an accountant to becoming a behavioral solutions architect. They explore the mindset and beliefs of wealthy individuals and how they think differently about money. They also discuss the importance of def…

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Healed by New Jeans: Eating our way through South East Asia 56:40

4M ago56:40

56:40

besea.n co-founders Amy Phung and Charley Wong travelled to Asia together last year. In this podcast they discuss how transformative the trips were, their best food recommendations for Vietnam and Malaysia and future travel plans!Follow the hosts @_amy_pix and @CharFayeW on IG and TikTok, and joint account @eseagaleats on TikTok for future travel r…

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Gilded, Courtly Cage • Teaser 2:15

5M ago2:15

2:15

I am in the script-making part of the next season of The Thief, so there’s not much creative exhaust that makes for a neat update. Instead, how about a new teaser? Here is a letter found in Wirwen Osgard’s things. Transcript Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield Voices in order of appearance: Micah Schroeder is Gisela, Michael Schofield…

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Free Therapy? How To Properly Forgive & Practically Enforce Boundaries w/ Kaiya Fine & Audra Lee (Licensed Therapists) 1:06:08

5M ago1:06:08

1:06:08

This episode, featuring insights from black millennial therapists: Audra Lee & Kaiya Fine. We delve into the intertwining themes of forgiveness and boundaries. Below are the key takeaways from this enlightening discussion: Holistic Therapy: The conversation opens with a discussion on the holistic approach to therapy, considering race and gender as …

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Lawyer To Succesful YouTuber: Strategically Creating A Work Life That Is Authentic To You w/ Stephanie From Wine n’ Chill 46:36

5M ago46:36

46:36

Introduction: Meet Stephanie, an ex-lawyer whose career path took an unconventional turn from the courtroom to the creative world of YouTube. Stephanie’s Journey: Stephanie opens up about her transition from entertainment and tech law to becoming a content creator. She dives into her personal struggle of not fitting into a single professional box d…

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Chatty Lunar New Year special! 52:23

5M ago52:23

52:23

Happy Lunar New Year! Welcome back to what we *think* is a new season of But Where Are You From?! Mai-Anh Vu Peterson, David Kam and Viv Yau have a chatty catch up from what’s happened they last time recorded the podcast, they share their zodiac sign traits, Viv has an zodiac related identity crisis, they talk about making new traditions during lun…

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7 Thoughts To Help You Have The Best 2023 37:30

6M ago37:30

37:30

In this episode, I offer my reflections and thoughts that I will go into the new year with. I invite my audience to live the BS in 2023 and embrace 2024 with open arms. Here are the show highlights: Solo Reflections: I discuss the show’s format that weaves between solo episodes and guest features. I bring up the insightful discussion with Lama on “…

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Unlikely to Survive • Trailer 1:10

5M ago1:10

1:10

"The Thief" is a Dungeons and Dragons actual play, with just one player -- Sisi Wei -- and a full cast of NPCs, supported with soundscapes. The original world is grim, and it is unlikely the thief will survive. --- Behind the scenes: http://thiefpodcast.com Support for just $2 per episode: https://patreon.com/thethief Thief Companion Podcast: https…

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The Psychology Of An Ex Feat. Lama (@ViewsOfAnEx) 47:42

7M ago47:42

47:42

Relationships, break ups, and ex’s can teach you so much about yourself. Close relationships are like a mirror and if you are haling and evolving you know that each break up leads to a break through. On this episode I am joined by Lama from the infamous Views Of An Ex Podcast. Therapy can come in many forms, even in the form of listening in to some…

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Sadder Days To Better Days & Gratefulness: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 26:05

8M ago26:05

26:05

I'm just venting TBH, the past 2 weeks haven't been the best but we are already feeling better! I also talk gratefulness, Cardi B on Genocide, & other randomness!By Pennie Anassi

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Self-Worth Outside Of Work (NYC LIVE SHOW) 1:10:00

8M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

OUR DISCUSSION AIMS TO EXPLORE THE MULTIFACETED ASPECTS OF SELF-WORTH AND SELF-ESTEEM OUTSIDE THE CONTEXT OF ONE'S CAREER. WE WILL DELVE INTO WHO WE ARE OUTSIDE OF WHAT WE DO. HOW CAN WE ENSURE THAT WE ARE HOLISTIC INDIVIDUALS WHO LOVE OURSELVES AND OTHERS REGARDLESS OF OUR PRODUCTIVITY AND JOB TITLES? WHAT PRACTICES CAN HELP US GROW IN OTHER AREAS…

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& We Back...Ego Death 28:42

9M ago28:42

28:42

I have missed you all too much! Welcome back! We are podding again and couldn’t be happier. On this episode we tap into a couple of updates, talk about Pennie’s first LIVE SHOW, The Friend Zone shouted us out, Jada Pinkett Smiths’s new book “Worthy”, & dive deep into the term “EGO DEATH” Shop For The Few: https://www.forthefewintimates.com Follow P…

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"Thief" • Chapter Four :: Season Finale 23:55

9M ago23:55

23:55

A house like the Merchants never sleeps for long. Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield. Played by Sisi Wei. Sound design by Michael Schofield. Hector is Jeremy Roman Lady Merchant is Patricia Wires Nora is Patricia Wires Anna Braithwaite as Her Lady's Maid Fletcher Noman as Valet 1 and Guard 1 Music Medieval Harp 2 by _Blacksmith_ 2 Vi…

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Night Callers • Chaper Three :: Part Two 19:40

11M ago19:40

19:40

Symphony's audience with Lady Merchant concludes, and she spends her first fortuitous night in Merchant's Row. Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield. Played by Sisi Wei. Sound design by Michael Schofield. Cast, in order of appearance: Patricia Wires as both Lady Merchant and Nora Charles Villard as both Marley Osgard and the lovesick Go…

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“I made him the Asian American phenomenon that I never had as a kid” - an interview with Marie Lu, 14-time bestselling writer 10:44

11M ago10:44

10:44

besea.n's own Isabelle attended the Waterstones x Penguin 'House of YA (Young Adult) LitFest' earlier this month, and got the chance to interview Marie Lu - 14-time New York Times bestselling writer, and author of the new YA novel ‘Stars and Smoke’ out now. Isabelle and Marie chatted about the joy of YA (Young Adult) literature, BTS and K-pop, Asia…

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Good Impressions • Chapter Three :: Part One 15:38

12M ago15:38

15:38

Symphony, as Asta Evansdottir, manages an audience with the belle dame Lady Merchant herself. She has only this one chance to get in through the front door. Support our story, gain early access to new unpublished audio dramas in the same world, and find a free transcript for this episode alongside its highest quality version of the audio on patreon…

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Let's Get Sh*t Done: Adulting With ADD/ADHD feat. Rach Idowu 46:55

1y ago46:55

46:55

This episode we are talking about that buzz word that won't stop buzzing, ADD & ADHD! Pennie was diagnosed with adult ADD in her mid twenties and she sits down with Rach Idowu to dish about it. Rach is the founder of the incredible and informative platform Adulting ADHD. A space created by a black woman to create community, provide information/reso…

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Will It Ever Be Perfect? Nope. 35:15

1y ago35:15

35:15

Will It Ever Be Perfect? Nope. Pennie talks life updates and latest travels. She also gets into the topic of Perfectionism and what the Renaissance Tour taught her about shedding the need to be perfect to continue to produce. EMAIL: Pennie.Anassi@gmail.com IG: @PenniePeace CHANGE OF THE WEEK: THE LAYOUT (https://www.the-lay-out.com)…

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Lessons Learned From A Near Death Experience Feat. Nunnie from Everyday PPL 1:05:38

1y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

On this episode I talk to Nunnie about his unexpected experience with a stroke in his 30’s. We dig into what we think the afterlife feels like, the importance of taking care of your health, and what really matters in this life. We also talk EVERYDAY PEOPLE one of the most popular parties of our time as black creatives & professionals. 25 Best Human…

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Two year relationship update - we've been bad, sad, mad but so glad for fufu and lo ba gok ft. Viv & Manny 1:15:02

1y ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Viv and her boyfriend Manny catch up on the podcast about their relationship; from meeting their family, farting, how they navigate racism with friends/family, whilst travelling, unpaid labour, eating lo bak go and fufu, learning Twi and Cantonese and so much more! Follow viv at @itsvivyau to drop her and Manny a message! Follow besea.n and slide i…

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Doppleganger • Chapter Two :: Part Two 14:10

1+ y ago14:10

14:10

Symphony can’t get in with Merchant’s Row without some proof of - competency. So, she drops-in on an old friend. A transcript is published for free alongside the highest quality version of the audio on patreon.com/michaelschofield. Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield. Played by Sisi Wei. Dialogue editing by Brianna Jean. Sound design …

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The First Stone • Chapter Two :: Part One 18:52

1+ y ago18:52

18:52

For the first time we really see Symphony's neighborhood, Lorim's Hill, as she -- against Haldwen's warning -- starts looking under the rocks for clues about Eleanor Merchant and Lord Cagwen. A transcript is available on patreon.com/michaelschofield. Credits Written and produced by Michael Schofield Played by Sisi Wei Dialogue editing by Brianna Je…

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Trauma Responses 101: Fight, Flight, Fawn, & Freeze 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

42:40

On this weeks episode I catch y’all up on what I have been up to and we dive into how the fight, flight, fawn, & freeze trauma responses show up in romantic conflict. We also talk Rihanna & ASAP Rock, The Reads 10 year anniversary, Don Toilers new album “Love Sick”, & more! Follow me: @penniepeace Send pen pal letters: pennie.anassi@gmail.com Subsc…

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Whistledown • Chapter One :: Part Two 14:06

1+ y ago14:06

14:06

Osment is carted away by the haldaen, but Symphony pursues, clambering through scaffolding and roof-spanning clotheslines - only for him to leave her nothing but a gossip pamphlet. Why? Content warning: this episode is tame. Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield Played by Sisi Wei Dialog Editing by Brianna Jean Voices in order of appea…

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More Money, Less Problems? How Alaina Curry Paid Off Over 101K of Debt In 5 Years & All Things Financial Literacy 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

44:20

We are getting it right and getting it tight with out bank accounts on this episode. Pennie has a conversation with Alaina Curry from the Vital Money Podcast. Alaina dishes on how you can be debt free without even making 6 figures! We talk about how to budget, building your credit, & Alaina gives us the best tips and tricks to have our funds togeth…

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New Year, Same Me, Who Dis: Where I've Been, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, 2023 Thoughts, & MORE! 40:12

1+ y ago40:12

40:12

Pennie updates you all on where she's been & how she's been feeling! We also chat it up about The Best Man: The Final Chapter Series, 2023 Resolution's, Twitch's passing, Self Diagnosing, The Podcast Market, & more. Follow me on all platforms: @penniepeace Latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vR7vVivPcw Be sure to LIKE, Follow, & …

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Express Yourself Black Man Feat. Kizzle 1:14:02

1+ y ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Pennie & Kizzle (founder of Express Yourself Black Man) talk dating as a healed black man, suicidal ideations, how to ask the right questions when you're dating, being cheated on as a man, and how his depressive moment lead him to creating one of the top digital platforms and resources for black men & their mental health. Follow Pennie: @PenniePeac…

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Rogue Bazaar • Chapter One :: Part One 22:26

2y ago22:26

22:26

We meet Symphony again months after paying Bafford a visit. It's time to meet an old friend in the anonymity provided by a crowd. Credits: Written and produced by Michael Schofield Played by Sisi Wei Voices in order of appearance: Kristian Byrne, Patrik Deraković-Rakas, Jeremy Roman, S. Kaiya J., and Elliot Schofield Music by iCentury, Crypt of Ins…

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Testing..Testing..Am I Back? Am I 30? 28:46

2y ago28:46

28:46

Recorded this awhile ago also need to use this as a tester! Enjoyyyy...WE ARE BACK BABYBy Pennie Anassi

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Bonus Episode On Your Side - The UK's first ESEA Helpline Launches! 1:04:37

2y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Amy spoke to Kimi Jolly (co-founder of ESAS) and Sophia Luu (Design Researcher) about UK’s hostile environment and how it affects asylum seekers, the new hate crime reporting/support service called On Your Side, the importance of design equity in healthcare, our fluid relationships with language, and why ancestry DNA testing isn’t as useful as we t…

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Our bodies our choice 56:59

2y ago56:59

56:59

(Trigger warning: abortion, sexual assault, miscarriage, body issues) In our end of season finale, Mai-Anh and Viv Yau have a chatty catch up and talk a lot about TikTok, the anti-abortion law Roe Vs Wade, our body image issues and how messed up it is, allowing ourselves to look after our bodies, suncream and SO MUCH MORE! Trust us on the sunscreen…

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Our Internet secrets: revisiting adolescence ft. Cynthia So 1:12:00

2y ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Happy Pride Month! Kai (she/her) and Karlie (she/her) talk with the wonderful Cynthia So (they/them), author of the new book ‘If You Still Recognise Me’ (out 9 June in the UK). Together they discuss the impact of YA (Young Adult) books on teenagers and adults alike, discovering queer culture in Hong Kong, the Canto in Cynthia's book, writing about …

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We're not monstrous, we've just got the munchies: The world of publishing ft. Claire Kohda and Kaiya Shang 1:11:31

2y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Amy talked with Claire Kohda (author of Woman, Eating) and Kaiya Shang (Editor at Scribner), about Claire's wonderful new book (read it!), food as an identity, racial othering and "the monstrous", the mixed ethnicity experience, plus the good bits and the bad bits (think rampant racism and nepotism) of the publishing world. Connect with our guests:…

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Trauma as a Pendulum between Rice and Chilli ft. Jambo Dragon 1:06:37

2y ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Our hosts, David Kam and King-Wey Hii-Ko speak with Jambo Truong on wellness encompassing relationship with our ancestors and reframing the way we see trauma and our relationships to practice of honouring ancestors. Follow Jambo's work: https://www.jambodragon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jambodragon/ Send us a LISTENER VOICEMAIL: https://besean.…

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Whitewashing tofu ft. Feiya Hu 1:05:39

2y ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Mai-Anh and Viv chat with the wonderful Feiya Hu on her experience with the BBC Panorama documentary on racism, we also talk about her charity that she founded, as well as certain brands whitewashing tofu. Follow Feiya Hu and her charity Racism Unmasked Edinburgh. Follow besea.n and slide into our DMs and keep the conversation going! https://www.in…

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Baking 'Asians' into your bread ft. Subtle Asian Baking, Kat Lieu 1:10:16

2y ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Mai-Anh chats to Kat Lieu of Subtle Asian Baking (go follow!) about starting her page, the Subtle Asian community, how Kat used to be a personal training, her contribution to #StopAsianHate, the food she ate growing up and so much more! https://www.instagram.com/katlieu/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/subtleasian.baking/?hl=en Follow besea.n and s…

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Anti-racism as collective healing with Nova Reid 1:18:28

2y ago1:18:28

1:18:28

Amy & Viv had the pleasure of speaking with anti-racist activist, Ted Speaker and author of 'The Good Ally', Nova Reid. We cover A LOT. A trigger warning to our Black and people of colour friends, it's a heavy, heavy episode, BUT we also talk about joy, and we loved hearing about Nova and who she is outside of her job function (spoiler, she used to…

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Reaffirming Queer ESEA identity, homecomings and the importance of kindness with David Kam 1:01:59

2y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Karlie introduces one of our (no longer so new) new core team members, who is already known to the community as the founder and director of Kind Red Packet, - David Kam! Karlie and David chat about being British and Malaysian, David's journey of movement and yoga, and his experience as a Queer ESEA. Episode notes David Kam IG: https://www.instagram…

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Chatty, juicy Q&A - love, dealbreakers, fame, quitting jobs 1:05:04

2+ y ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Mai-Anh Peterson, Charley Wong and Viv Yau chat absolute shit in Viv's flat in Manchester, they answer some questions from the New York Times '36 Questions to fall in love', they talk about Viv internalising racism towards her vagina, whether they want to be famous, if the government are not letting us teleport, relationship dealbreakers, short kin…

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Being loud and proud in your Disability identity ft. Tiffany Yu (Disability Rights advocate) 1:05:58

2+ y ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Charley and Mai-Anh speak to Asian-American disability rights advocate Tiffany Yu, who was incredibly generous with her wisdom regarding advocacy, allyship, and how we can all work to improve accessibility. We could have listened to her speak for hours! Listen to find out how she maintains joy i her advocacy work, why allyship to her must be rooted…

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59. The One, Not The Two 5:11

2+ y ago5:11

5:11

Know your worth or whatever Drake said.By Pennie Anassi

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Spring cleaning friendships ft. King-Wey and Peiwen 1:19:00

2+ y ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Viv introduces two new besea.n core team members King-Wey and Peiwen onto the poddy! We talk about things Peiwen notices moving over to the UK aged 14, like how we have separate taps and daylight savings (didn't realise that wasn't a thing in other countries?!), as well as delving into our turning points for thinking about race, identity. King-Wey …

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58. Be About Your Word! 2:51

2+ y ago2:51

2:51

This is a quickie! Be about your word. Do what you say you are going to do, to the best of your capacity. Love you all.By Pennie Anassi

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57. Young, Famous, & African 25:12

2+ y ago25:12

25:12

What it do baby boo’s on this episode I catch you guys up on the latest. It is a solo episode so I am giving my twi cents on the show “Young, Famous, & African”. We also talk about what to do if your partner seems to have “wandering eye” and so much more! Follow ME: https://www.instagram.com/penniepeace/ Follow Raveen Alexis: https://www.instagram.…

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Being Black & Chinese, love languages, compassion for white people ft. Ryan Alexander Holmes 1:16:03

2+ y ago1:16:03

1:16:03

Kai and Viv chat to LA based actor and content creator, Ryan Alexander Holmes about British accents, being Black and Chinese, his relationship with social media and trolling that he experiences from different communities, the pressures of speaking about multiple causes, love languages, toxic men, his acting career, Ryan was so philosophical....we c…

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All Things OCD Feat. Jenna Overbaugh (Therapist & Clinical Marketing Director at @treatmyocd) 1:01:15

2+ y ago1:01:15

1:01:15

What it do baby boos?! Today we are diving head first into all things OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) with Jenna Overbaugh a super cool & knowledgable therapist that specializes in OCD, anxiety, & postpartum. If you’re looking to learn more about this layered disorder this episode is for you, Jenna helps make it all make sense. Follow Jenna: @j…

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'Why aren't you BROWN?': Adoption stories ft. Pippa Hollington and Emily Couch 1:08:26

2+ y ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Mai-Anh speaks with transracial adoptees, Pippa Hollington and Emily Couch on their experience, growing up in Hong Kong, being mistaken for other ESEA backgrounds, Pippa talks about being Filipina and her relationship with her white British parents and her sister, Emily talks about her dual heritage of being ethnically Chinese and her British and A…

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