My friend Karlien Terblanche has just launched “Who Says?” an inspiring podcast aimed at empowering mental health professionals to reimagine their careers in exciting new ways. I’m honored to be a part of it!
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The fabulous Cori White has just launched her podcast, From Intern to Entrepreneur. It’s primarily focused on helping graduate students in mental health counseling programs think about their careers and start their private practices. I spoke with her on Episode 2 about my own pivot and what helped me successfully navigate this change.
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Bryan-Podvin of Mind Money Balance on the latest episode of Beyond the Couch with Bridges Mental Health about all things money, mental health, and culture. I’m a personal finance nerd and had been following her IG and podcast for a few years, so it was a treat to finally connect.
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Curious about Bridges Mental Health? My co-founders Christie Kim, Samantha Waldman, and I spoke with author and ayurveda-based health coach Sweta Vikram at Seema Magazine about why we started Bridges for the Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian community.
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Career is always a topic of discussion in therapy, which is why it was so illuminating to speak with Cynthia Pong, JD, an award-winning career coach, speaker, and author of Don't Stay in Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color.
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As we kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, I wanted to invite you to join me at Modern Health’s Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month panel where I’ll be talking with my colleagues about our experience in the mental health field as well as our thoughts on emotional wellbeing in the AAPI community.
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In this week’s episode of Beyond the Couch, clinical psychologist Dr. Rosa Lim joins me to discuss disordered eating and relationships with food in the Asian American community. Click here to listen.
We explore the pressures of fitting in, western versus Asian beauty standards as well as the dark side of “clean eating.”
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I'm excited to announce the launch of the Bridges Mental Health podcast, Beyond the Couch. Join us on Wednesdays as we talk about all things at the intersection of Asian-American identity and mental health.
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Thanks Alyssa Lukpat for including me in this New York Times piece, which highlights the unique mental health struggles of Asian Americans, which have skyrocketed over the past 18 months due to pandemic-related anxiety and anti-Asian hate incidents.
If you are struggling, please reach out; support is available.
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I’m thrilled to be leading a session on Stress & Burnout on September 14, 2021 at Modern Health’s inaugural Elevate Conference about the future of mental health care in the workplace.
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The search for a therapist can truly be challenging. Between insurance logistics, costs, therapy specialties, and your own therapist preferences, it may be hard to find someone you connect with who also has room for new clients. Here are some resources beyond Psychology Today that may be helpful if you are searching for a therapist in the NYC-area.
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For anyone seeking to learn more about the fundamentals of mental health, Modern Health is offering a series of free webinars about topics like managing negative thinking, increasing emotional resilience, and developing healthy routines.
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We just posted a version of this to the @bridgesmentalhealth IG so I thought I’d share a more personal take on the origins of Bridges Mental Health, which is equal parts luck, timing, and a meeting of minds.
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I’m a huge fan of the Feeling Asian podcast, so it was an honor to be on the most recent episode with Youngmi and Brian as we discussed Asian mental health.
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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I spoke with author and ayurveda-based health coach Sweta Vikram at Seema Magazine on the importance of mental health.
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As part of the Circles team at Modern Health, I am proud to share that Circles was recognized as an honoree for Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2021.
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I’ve put together a list of books, articles, podcasts, educators, local organizations, and other resources to help with your learning and healing journey. Please feel free to circulate and to email me with any additions.
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If you came here for a brilliant and meaningful #MondayMotivation quote, I apologize in advance. However, since I am a recovering procrastinator, what you will find is validation, support, and a few practical tips to getting moving that I’ve found useful in my own work.
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Anti-Asian racism and xenophobia have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic. I’m pleased to partner with Modern Health on a series of sessions aimed at combating anti-Asian hate.
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Between the jargon and complicated plans, it can be challenging to determine how much therapy will actually cost you. I hope this post provides some clarity on how best to use your insurance to cover therapy.
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