# Erasing Shame

> honesty that nurtures healthy living


## Posts

- [Erasing Shame about our Asian American Bodies (s5e09)](https://erasingshame.com/erasing-shame-about-our-asian-american-bodies/): TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault, self harm, eating disorder The crew is back to talk about our the physicality of our being Asian Americans. How people see us affects how we see ourselves, and vice versa. Why do many of us dislike how our body is? What do we do when others shame our body? Why […]
- [Let's Talk About Body Image with special guest Cathy Trinh (s5e08)](https://erasingshame.com/lets-talk-about-body-image-with-special-guest-cathy-trinh/): How many people are happy with their body just as they are, whether it’s about their weight, height, sexual attraction, appearance, or skin color? Special guest Cathy Trinh—author, speaker, executive recruiter and life coach—joins the Erasing Shame co-hosts to have a life-giving and empowering conversations about body image. We share our personal questions and struggles […]
- [Tim Ouyang of Tim Be Told, Uncensored (s5e07)](https://erasingshame.com/tim-ouyang-of-tim-be-told-uncensored-s5e07/): Erasing Shame co-hosts talk with Tim Ouyang (singer and songwriter of Tim Be Told) about living in the multiple dimensions and layers of life as an Asian American of Chinese descent, and how he’s navigating the intersectionality of sexuality, ethnicity, and faith, finding a way of healing and meaning, and telling a better and more […]
- [Celebrating Our Heritage & Getting Honest About Our Mental Health (s5e06)](https://erasingshame.com/celebrating-our-heritage-getting-honest-about-our-mental-health/): It’s May, which means its AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month! Hannah Lee Sandoval, George Xiong, and Leah Abraham share what they love about their respective cultures, and give us a quick look into their mental health journeys. They also discuss what to look for if you’re seeking professional counseling help for the […]
- [What about the Shame of Cancel Culture? (s5e05)](https://erasingshame.com/what-about-the-shame-of-cancel-culture/): As social media gets used, actually misused, for cancel culture, our four co-hosts talk about its effects from different Asian American perspectives. Season 5 co-hosts are Hannah Lee Sandoval, George Xiong, Leah Abraham, and DJ Chuang.
- [Deconstructing Wokeness; Processing for Healthiness (s5e04)](https://erasingshame.com/deconstructing-wokeness-processing-for-healthiness/): With all of the recent hate crimes, violence, and atrocities in our American society, what does wokeness mean and are we doing enough? That’s what our co-hosts discuss and explore, after checking-in with each other to see how we’re doing. We’d like to know how you’re doing too. Please add a comment or voice message […]
- [pain, shame, and trauma in Asian American church life](https://erasingshame.com/pain-shame-and-trauma-in-asian-american-church-life/): People have different church experiences, some helpful, some hurtful. Lillian So, transformation life coach and more, shares her life experiences of growing up in a Korean American church and how she’s helping Asian Americans to heal from past church hurts, that they’re not the only ones. Interviewed by co-host DJ Chuang. Show Notes Lillian So […]
- [Listen in on a Counseling Session with Asian American Therapist Jeanie Chang](https://erasingshame.com/listen-in-on-a-counseling-session-with-asian-american-therapist-jeanie-chang/): Asian American therapist Jeanie Chang and co-host DJ Chuang have a mock counseling session to show people what happens, demystifying psychological benefits, and that there’s nothing to be anxious or afraid of when someone vulnerably shares their inner thoughts in a safe place and in confidentiality. Counseling is a very helpful resource to process emotions, […]
- [Being Asians in America but not Belonging (s5e03)](https://erasingshame.com/being-asians-in-america-but-not-belonging-s5e03/): The Erasing Shame co-hosts discuss recent events and how they trigger those red flags that Asian Americans don’t belong here in America. Specifically, the 2 events we discuss are: the impeachment trial about the Capitol insurrection riot and the growing number of anti-Asian hate crimes. Show Notes Petition to get Mainstream News Coverage about Anti-Asian […]
- [Even High Achievers Have to Deal with Shame (bonus episode with Lillian So)](https://erasingshame.com/even-high-achievers-have-to-deal-with-shame-a-bonus-episode-with-lillian-so/): Working with Asian Americans, including high achievers, Lillian So (fitness instructor and transformational life coach) has an insider perspective on the lives of successful people. Watch this video to hear the surprising revelation as Lillian So shares some of her learnings and coaching tips with Erasing Shame co-host DJ Chuang. Show Notes Lillian So – […]
- [Asian Americans React to Capitol Hill Events in January 2021 (s5e02)](https://erasingshame.com/asian-americans-react-to-capitol-hill-events-in-january-2021/): 2 historical events in Washington DC happened in January 2021: the insurrection and the inauguration. While these events affected all Americans and triggered concerns for people around the world, what did this mean for Asian Americans? Our 4 co-hosts can’t speak for all Asian Americans, but each of us can share our different perspectives. bumper […]
- [Four Co-hosts for 2021: Season 5 Intro](https://erasingshame.com/four-co-hosts-for-2021-season-5-episode-01/): On this first episode of season 5, you’ll hear the back stories of our 4 co-hosts: Hannah Lee Sandoval, George Xiong, Leah Abraham, and DJ Chuang. Each will where they’re coming from along a diverse spectrum of four different Asian American perspectives: Chinese, Korean, Hmong, Asian Indian. And, we’ll talk about how erasing shame has […]
- [Top Articles about Asian American Mental Health](https://erasingshame.com/top-articles-about-asian-american-mental-health/): We’ve curated popular articles that talk about mental health and Asian Americans, a topic that is too often kept in silence, unfortunately. (initially posted in May 2019 for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; more articles have since been added.) articles about mental health and Asian Americans “Suicide & Ethnicity: How Asian shame and cultural stigma […]
- [What does soju have to do with family shame? (s4e12)](https://erasingshame.com/what-does-soju-have-to-do-with-family-shame/): We talk about trauma and healing amidst the cultural dynamics of Korean and Asian American families. Trauma-informed therapist Toni Kim joins co-hosts Helen Choi and DJ Chuang on this season 4 finale and explore how soju and jugeullae intersect with a culture of shame. Show Notes Toni D. Kim tonidkim.com – Holistic & Integrative Psychotherapy […]
- [When your loving family had traumatized you unknowingly (s4e11)](https://erasingshame.com/when-your-loving-family-had-traumatized-you-unknowingly/): In this conversation with J.S. Park, you’ll hear the shocking revelation when he first learned that what he grew up with was not normal and actually tramatic, how he went from surviving to thriving, lived to tell about it, write about it, and helping others to experience health and wellness. And, you’ll love the part […]
- [Andrew Yang addresses emotional debt (s4e10)](https://erasingshame.com/andrew-yang-addresses-emotional-debt/): One Andrew Yang launched a presidential campaign. Another Andrew Yang launches a newsletter about discovering strength through mental health in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2020. Listen to how this second Andrew dealt with his identity crisis, growing up in a collectivistic family in an individualistic society, how conflict can be good, […]
- [7 Practical Self-Care Tips in Stressful Times (s4e09)](https://erasingshame.com/7-practical-self-care-tips-in-stressful-times/): Helen and DJ have a lively and life-giving conversation with Emelda De Coteau (writer, podcaster, and creative) about COVID-19, grief and loss due to unemployment, anti-Asian racism, and vulnerable populations being heavily hit hard in poor communities in particular seniors homes, black neighborhoods, disabled and homeless and refugee shelters. How we can join together and […]
- [Getting out from the shame of human sex trafficking (s4e08)](https://erasingshame.com/getting-out-from-the-shame-of-human-sex-trafficking/): Crisis counselor David Dicken talks with Tyesa Harvey about the trauma and shame of the underworld of sex trade and prostitution. Tyesa Harvey, co-founder of the Sex Crime Awareness Treatment Center (S.C.A.T), is passionate about working with women and children who have endured trauma, specifically related to sex crimes. Through the Center, Tyesa focuses on […]
- [How to best support your friends who are going through anxiety (s4e07)](https://erasingshame.com/how-to-best-support-your-friends-who-are-going-through-anxiety-during-coronavirus/): Crisis counselor David Dicken shares some practical tips for how to support your friends, family, and others during times of crisis like this worldwide COVID-19 pandemic by supporting people through making it safe to talk about feelings and emotions, then taking action that brings healthy relief. Show Notes Crisis text line: text HELLO to 741741 […]
- [How to Tell Your Asian Parents about Depression (s4e06)](https://erasingshame.com/how-to-tell-your-asian-parents-about-depression/): Shame keeps us uncomfortable and paralyzed, but others help us find the way out. Jud Chun of Asian Mental Health Collective and subtle asian mental health chats with co-host DJ Chuang about how next generation Asians around the world are part of a growing social movement that’s ending the stigma and shame about mental health, […]
- [How to Be Fully Human (s4e05)](https://erasingshame.com/how-to-be-fully-human/): Nôn Wels explains why being a feely human is absolutely essential to being fully human. That means feeling your feelings makes you more human and more healthy. DJ Chuang hosts this Erasing Shame conversation. Nôn Wels hosts the You, Me, Empathy podcast and is launching the Feely Human Collective with a crowdfunding campaign—you can help […]
- [How do you heal from racialized trauma? (s4e04)](https://erasingshame.com/how-do-you-heal-from-racialized-trauma/): Our special guest Jamilah George talks with Helen Choi and DJ Chuang about the true realities of racialized trauma. Listen to stories about how both intentional and unintentional racism cause real pain to real people. Soak in her words of strength and healing as she wisely guides the importance of feeling the feelings and being […]
- [Holidays,  Hurts, and Healing (s4e03)](https://erasingshame.com/holidays-hurts-and-healing-s4e03/): As we end the year 2019, co-hosts Helen Choi and DJ Chuang talk about how the holiday season brings up all kinds of mixed emotions from family memories past and expectations for the present and future. We explore how forgiveness and grace are vital to the journey of healing. Trigger Warning for this episode names […]
- [Introducing Season 4 of Erasing Shame](https://erasingshame.com/introducing-season-4-of-erasing-shame/): Co-hosts Helen Choi and DJ Chuang will be taking you on a journey of healing around the world on this season of Erasing Shame. Show Notes Helen Choi: website iamhelenchoi.com | twitter @iamhelenchoi Helen’s other podcast: Name It! Podcast, with Wild Woman Fundraising’s Mazarine Treyz DJ Chuang’s website @ djchuang.com | twitter @djchuang Season 1 […]
- [Mental Health Ministry in a Chinese Church](https://erasingshame.com/mental-health-ministry-in-a-chinese-church/): Pastor Curtis Lowe and wife Carol started the Enlighten Mental Health Ministry at an Asian American church to enlighten, encourage, and educate people facing the realities of mental illness to lighten our burden. They share openly about their own struggles and how they’ve found hope and healing. We also talk about challenges in working with […]
- [How to Teach Students about Authenticity and Courage in Class](https://erasingshame.com/how-to-teach-students-about-authenticity-and-courage-in-class/): How do we create a space for authenticity and courage in the classroom? How can build shame resiliency in students? How do we help students who over-identify with their failures recognize that they are worthy of love and belonging? This episode of “Seen: An Erasing Shame Podcast” explores these questions with educator and therapist Shelia […]
- [If family secrets are like dirty laundry, how can they be cleaned?](https://erasingshame.com/if-family-secrets-are-like-dirty-laundry-how-can-they-be-cleaned/): Vanessa Yee produced and directed the Laundromat Documentary to begin breaking the silence and shame in Asian American communities. Vanessa talks with Erasing Shame co-host DJ Chuang about how this film begins to address the questions around why there are too many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders dying by suicide and struggling through depression and […]
- [Oh the Shame of being exposed and rejected](https://erasingshame.com/oh-the-shame-of-being-exposed-and-rejected/): Do you know that feeling when someone else shares your personal struggles or pains and you’re left feeling exposed and shamed? That is such a contrast to TFW (the feeling when) someone listens with kindness to that very vulnerable part of your feelings going through hard times. Eunice Lee, season 1 co-host of Erasing Shame, […]
- [Preview of Next Episodes: July 2019 Update](https://erasingshame.com/july-2019-update/): A short update on what’s happening here at the Erasing Shame podcast this summer, a preview of next episodes, and how you can be an integral part of this podcast. Show Notes Free Webinar on July 30 with DJ Chuang, hosted by NAMI California—Grow Your Grassroots: Asian-American Communities & Mental Health Join the production team […]
- [What could happen in 5 months? (s3e20)](https://erasingshame.com/what-could-happen-in-5-months/): Do you know how many episodes we recorded in 5 months of Erasing Shame, our longest season to date?  Co-hosts Nancy Ly and DJ Chuang wind down Season 3 of Erasing Shame with some personal reflections and even the beautiful side of shame, if you can believe that. Listen in on good insightful perspectives about […]
- [Lao experiences of shame in America (s3e19)](https://erasingshame.com/lao-experiences-of-shame-in-america/): Few people know the stories of Laotians in America. Join Nancy Ly, Cynthia Khambounheuang and Bill Le for a conversation about Lao experiences of assimilation to America, and the importance of a culture centered around food, religion, and resilience. Bill Le was voted “Mr. Lao San Diego” in 2016 and also identifies as part of […]
- [Leadership & entrepreneurship within shame cultures (s3e18)](https://erasingshame.com/leadership-entrepreneurship-within-shame-cultures/): How can leadership and entrepreneurship possibly look different within shame-based cultures? Nancy Ly chats with Brian (BJ) Kang about the challenges and opportunities for growth in leadership development from collective to individualistic cultures. Brian Kang is a podcaster for the Asian American Voice and has been intrigued about the topic of shame in the past […]
- [What you don't know about shame that affects you deeply (s3e17)](https://erasingshame.com/what-you-dont-know-about-shame-that-affects-you-deeply-s3e17/): What is shame? How is it affecting your life and relationships? How can you be more aware of possible areas of shame in your life? Nancy and Debbie Berry discuss the “condition” of shame and how it can affect all areas of our lives, even if we may not be aware of it. Debbie Berry […]
- [Southeast Asian-American realities of shame (s3e16)](https://erasingshame.com/southeast-asian-american-realities-of-shame-s3e16/): Nancy Ly and Paul Champy get real about the impacts of shame as Vietnamese and Cambodian Asian-Americans, whose families had fled from the mass killings of war. Paul shares harsh realities and insights into the hidden stories and journey to greater individuality and independence as a Cambodian-American from a refugee family, and how Cambodians experience […]
- [Creativity can help you overcome trauma and shame (s3e15)](https://erasingshame.com/creativity-can-help-you-overcome-trauma-and-shame/): Kyme Dang shares how writing, music, and creativity has helped her overcome trauma and shame, in order to live a life of freedom and full expression. Kyme Dang, also known under her artist name Lady Dang, is a performer, songwriter, dream coach, entrepreneur, and overall creative living enthusiast. Currently working on music, you can learn […]
- [Filipino-American identity, history, and cultural expectations (s3e14)](https://erasingshame.com/filipino-american-identity-history-and-cultural-expectations/): Dr. Amanda Solomon Amorao chats with co-host Nancy Ly at UCSD between classes and they explore the complexities of understanding identity, historical context and cultural expectations within the Filipino-American community. About our guest Dr. Amanda Solomon Amorao received her PhD from the University of California San Diego. Her research specialty is in Filipino American cultural […]
- [What if You Revealed Your Secret Struggles? (s3e13)](https://erasingshame.com/what-if-you-revealed-your-secret-struggles-s3e13/): Yes it is scary to share your struggles and pains with someone for the first time. And what’s surprising is how it can be (part of) the path to healing, for yourself and for others too. Joie Cheng joins co-hosts DJ Chuang and Nancy Ly, to discuss how we all have struggles in life and […]
- [Living Bi-Culturally: Family, College, and Dating (s3e12)](https://erasingshame.com/living-bi-culturally-family-college-and-dating/): What do two Vietnamese-American women have to talk about when they haven’t talked for years? A lot of things, like growing up, defying stereotypes, not becoming a doctor or lawyer, going to community college, intergenerational trauma, dynamics of diversity, friends, relatives, interracial dating, and so much more. Nellie Tran, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at […]
- [Faith and Shame, Religion and Spirituality (s3e11)](https://erasingshame.com/faith-and-shame-religion-and-spirituality/): Have you experienced times when it’s hard to talk about what you believe or what you don’t believe, especially when it comes to faith, spirituality, or religion? This can happen when you’re talking with someone of a different faith as well as those with the same faith. What’s up with that? Co-hosts Nancy Ly​ and […]
- [Shame and Technology (s3e10)](https://erasingshame.com/shame-and-technology-s3e10/): On this episode of Erasing Shame, Nancy Ly interviews Danny Kim about shame and technology. Danny Kim elevates humanity in the workplace as an Organizational Consultant for Centauric. He is a faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership and is currently pursuing his doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Show Notes
- [Authenticity and leadership as an Asian American (s3e09)](https://erasingshame.com/authenticity-and-leadership-as-an-asian-american/): What happens when you bring together two Asian American leaders to speak about the journey of authenticity and leadership? Wendy Kim is a #1 International Best-Selling Amazon Author of the book, “Beyond Blending In: An Immigrant Daughter’s Guide to Overcoming Cultural Bonds For A Life of Authenticity and Abundance.” She is also a Speaker and […]
- [How Truth and Lies Get Distorted with Shame  (s3e08)](https://erasingshame.com/how-truth-and-lies-get-distorted-with-shame-s3e08/): How I was living a big lie! Learn about the impact of shame on truth, lies, and how to receive the best for yourself in this life.
- [How High Achievers Can Mask Mental Health Issues (s3e07)](https://erasingshame.com/how-high-achievers-can-mask-mental-health-issues/): Michelle Yang was a very successful teenager on paper. Michelle was outgoing, earned excellent grades, and worked hard at her immigrant family’s small restaurant.  Her constant battle with depression, anxiety and insomnia was less obvious to the world. The stigma against mental health conditions, especially within her family, prevented her from accessing proper help for […]
- [Why and How Honest Conversations are Erasing Shame](https://erasingshame.com/why-and-how-honest-conversations-are-erasing-shame/): Since shame festers in silence, the opposite is that healthy talk will break thru and start erasing shame about mental health and other secrets that make us sick. Hear the back story of why we launched the Erasing Shame podcast, with no budget and no staff at that. Co-Founder DJ Chuang explains how people can […]
- [[Seen 4] A Conversation About Postpartum Depression and Anxiety](https://erasingshame.com/seen-4-a-conversation-about-postpartum-depression-and-anxiety/): “When we’re talking about shame—and so much of shame manifests itself in silence and what we don’t say and what we don’t share—to find the courage and bravery within yourself to put these things out there, that you’re having a hard time and you need help… That’s strong, that’s being a strong mom. That’s doing […]
- [Identifying Cultural Shame in Your Life (s3e05)](https://erasingshame.com/identifying-cultural-shame-in-your-life-s3e05/): Are you fully embracing your physical & cultural identity? Or are you possibly carrying cultural shame and self-hatred? When you deny a part of your physical/cultural makeup, you are denying the beautiful person you were born to be, both inside and out. Begin to embrace all parts of who you are in order to live […]
- [If your family history has dysfunction and trauma (s3e04)](https://erasingshame.com/if-your-family-history-has-dysfunction-and-trauma/): Shame is a hefty word. The complexities get greater as you unpack it. To unravel that shame is a lifetime process and that’s when the adventure begins. Irene Cho poignantly opens up about her lived experiences of erasing shame, dealing with her imperfections, discovering her family history, and why immigrant Asian parents are the way […]
- [Healthy ways to release painful and toxic emotions (s3e03)](https://erasingshame.com/healthy-ways-to-release-painful-and-toxic-emotions-s3e03/): What happens when we don’t process our emotions? Pent up emotional toxicity weighs us down in our body, mind and spirit. Emotions are meant to be fully processed and follow a full course of action within our physical body, and then be released outward from our body into productive spaces/activities. When the expression of those natural […]
- [What Brené Brown Overlooks about Shame (s3e02)](https://erasingshame.com/what-brene-brown-overlooks-about-shame/): There’s so much more to shame than just feeling bad or unworthy. Chinese American blogger Fred Mok (a pastor at Garden City Church, San Jose, California) shares poignant insights from Asian and Asian American cultures that reveal other dimensions of shame that are objective, communal, and relational. Show Notes Fred Mok’s blog post— How Asian […]
- [Growing and Thriving - Season 3 Opener](https://erasingshame.com/growing-and-thriving-season-3-opener/): Season 3 opener with co-hosts DJ Chuang and Nancy Ly, introductions and overview of what’s coming up in this new season of Erasing Shame. Show Notes Facebook Group: Erasing Shame… One Story at a Time Be a part of the movement and share your stories of shame, overcoming and freedom! Your story matters & has the ability to […]
- [Asian American Mental Health Documentaries & Movies](https://erasingshame.com/asian-american-mental-health-documentaries/): Mental health and mental illness are very challenging topics to talk about or discuss, especially among Asians, Asian Americans and Asian Pacific Islanders. Real-life stories portrayed in films and movies can powerfully help people to start those discussions, to address these matters in an indirect way, and towards erasing shame. Award-winning speaker and advocate Emily […]
- [[Seen 3] Hollywood Representation & Crazy Rich Asians](https://erasingshame.com/seen-hollywood-representation-crazy-rich-asians/): On this episode of “Seen: An Erasing Shame Podcast,” Senior Reporter at the Hollywood Reporter Rebecca Sun joins Eunice Lee to discuss the history of Asian-American representation in the media, the effects of whitewashing, and the triumph of seeing Asian-American representation on screen. “Onscreen representation matters. It gives words or it gives visuals to experiences […]
- [Season 2 Finale of Erasing Shame](https://erasingshame.com/season-2-finale-of-erasing-shame/): On this season 2 finale, DJ Chuang shares highlights from the year of 2018, that is, the first 2 seasons of Erasing Shame, plus the special summer series on Erasing Shame about Mental Health in Asian American Communities. This episode wraps up with a Top 10 Countdown of the most popular episodes that you won’t […]
- [Are your painful feelings becoming a crisis? (s2e10)](https://erasingshame.com/are-your-painful-feelings-becoming-a-crisis-s2e10/): Real feelings don’t always tell the truth. Dave Dicken is a Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line and he shares a bunch of very practical tips for how to help yourself or someone you know to have courage, find resilience, and get healing. When the pain is overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be a crisis. […]
- [Shame, singleness, and the holidays (s2e09)](https://erasingshame.com/shame-singleness-and-the-holidays-s2e09/): Singles already know they’re single. They don’t need pressure or shame, especially around the holidays. DJ Chuang and Maylee Chang Tao talk about this personal and poignant topic that affects like 50% of the adult population.
- [Why it's harder for Filipino-Americans to talk about shame (s2e08)](https://erasingshame.com/why-its-harder-for-filipino-americans-to-talk-about-shame/): Grace Sangalang Ng is our special guest. Grace is a Ed.D. student (Talbot School of Theology) researching how shame affects Asian Americans in the classroom, so she is more than well qualified to talk intelligibly about shame. She also shares from her own experiences of shame as a second-generation Filipino-American. DJ Chuang hosts this episode. […]
- [[Seen 2] Developing Effective Cancer Treatments for Asian Americans](https://erasingshame.com/developing-effective-cancer-treatments-for-asian-americans/): “Asian-Americans haven’t been included in the process of cancer research. Recent clinical trials helping develop new drugs or therapies show that Asian-Americans only represent about 3% of people in those studies. As a result, a lot of the drugs that are currently available for cancer treatments may not be effective within our own populations.” Eunice […]
- [Home for the holidays, and more? (s2e07)](https://erasingshame.com/home-for-the-holidays-and-more-s2e07/): We give thanks for you, our viewers and listeners, as we enter the holiday season at the end of 2018. Holidays are family and relatives; and those memories can bring mixed emotions, highs and lows, amidst all the food and feasting. Maylee Chang and DJ Chuang talk about what those experiences might be like, especially […]
- [[Seen 1] A Conversation about Race, Power and Privilege in the Asian-American Experience](https://erasingshame.com/seen-a-conversation-about-race-power-and-privilege-in-the-asian-american-experience/): Adrian Pei, author of The Minority Experience, chats with Eunice Lee about race, power, privilege and pain in the minority experience. He discusses his own journey as an Asian-American in navigating large organizations and the injustices of not being heard and feeling “other.” Adrian talks about the journey that our brothers and sisters of color […]
- [What if shame happened in a leadership context? (s2e06)](https://erasingshame.com/what-if-shame-happened-in-a-leadership-context/): Margaret Yu (National Director of Epic Movement, the Asian American ministry of Cru) talks with DJ Chuang about how leaders can be debilitated by shame and become derailed. Not good. But there’s an antidote to shame that can help the leader to be honest with their humanity, to confess the occasional mistake, and to recover […]
- [My Painful and Shameful Day in Atlanta (s2e05)](https://erasingshame.com/my-painful-and-shameful-day-in-atlanta-s2e05/): This one is a personal story of a day in the life of DJ Chuang, who works as a consultant and sometimes travels for work. After landing in Atlanta on an uneventful flight, he gets taken on an unforgettable adventure that started with the rental car.
- [How many positive aspects of shame can you count? (s2e04)](https://erasingshame.com/how-many-positive-aspects-of-shame-can-you-count-s2e04/): Maylee Chang and DJ Chuang grapple with understanding both the positive and the negative aspects of shame. Yes, of course, shame is a painful feeling. But it so much more than that. Towards the end of the episode, we count up at least 5 positive aspects of shame when respond with honest talk and healthy […]
- [Refugees Experience More Trauma and Shame (s2e03)](https://erasingshame.com/refugees-experience-more-trauma-and-shame-s2e03/): Maylee Chang and DJ Chuang have an honest talk about how refugees experience the hardest life challenges, resulting in trauma, and how some are able to move out of survival mode and towards a healthier life of relationships and dealing with past memories
- [about Hmong Americans with Dr. Pang Rhodes (s2e02)](https://erasingshame.com/learn-more-about-hmong-americans-with-dr-pang-rhodes-s2e02/): On this episode of Erasing Shame, Dr. Pang Rhodes joins host DJ Chuang to have an honest talk about Hmong Americans, community, and shame. Dr. Pang Foua Yang Rhodes is an Assistant Professor at Argosy University and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in premarital and couples therapy, spiritual development, and immigrant mental health. […]
- [Season 2 Opener of Erasing Shame (s2e01)](https://erasingshame.com/season-2-opener-of-erasing-shame/): Erasing Shame co-hosts DJ Chuang and Maylee Chang welcomes everyone to a new season of honest talk about healthy living. We mention different aspects of shame, Crazy Rich Asians, and Clint Eastwood too. Plus, we did share about topics we will cover and reveal the name of one very special guest in upcoming episodes. Show […]
- [Series Finale for Erasing Shame about Mental Health](https://erasingshame.com/summer-series-finale-for-erasing-shame-about-mental-health/): Series finale with Jeremiah Chuang and DJ Chuang SHOW NOTES ABOUT THE SERIES Our summer series, Erasing Shame about Mental Health, released a new episode every week during Summer 2018! We are having honest talk about healthy living, by Asian Americans for Asian Americans and everyone else too. CREDITS
- [Asian American, Christian, and Queer?](https://erasingshame.com/asian-american-christian-and-queer/): What happens when these three things intersect and collide? Dr. Jessica ChenFeng speaks compassionately to the complexities of being Asian American, Christian, and queer. How does fear affect parental and community reactions? Is there a clear journey toward healing? It is not always clear, but always possible. ABOUT THE SERIES Our summer series, Erasing Shame […]
- [When People Think You're OK But You're Not OK](https://erasingshame.com/when-people-think-youre-ok-but-youre-not-ok/): Why is it difficult to express feelings as an Asian American? How does one learn to understand and express one’s own emotions? How does social media contribute to stereotypes about depression? Meagan shares about her struggles with both anxiety and depression in high school and college. ABOUT THIS SERIES We are having honest talk about healthy […]
- [Going to College was the Hardest Thing in Her Life](https://erasingshame.com/going-to-college-was-the-hardest-thing-in-her-life/): What does a balanced healthy life look like? Brooke Lee interviews her therapist mother Dr. Rachel Lee. Here’s a Korean American daughter and mother having a heart-to-heart conversation and we get to listen in. They have an honest talk about how her family prepared Brooke for life, but hard times still come. Brooke details difficulties […]
- [When Her Secret Life Fell Apart, She Couldn't Hide Anymore](https://erasingshame.com/when-her-secret-life-fell-apart-she-couldnt-hide-anymore/): Karis grew up feeling confused and isolated about her ethnic backgrounds, both Caucasian and Asian. She didn’t know who she was or where she belonged. That loss of identity turned into many kinds of personal struggles and issues: eating disorder, drinking, and hurting. When she finally told someone, she began her journey towards healthy living. […]
- [Family Feelings of Insecurity are Contagious](https://erasingshame.com/family-feelings-of-insecurity-are-contagious/): How can Asian American immigration cause mental health problems? Did you know that anxiety and self-esteem issues could get passed down from one generation to the next? Dan shares how he was affected by his mom’s psychological state. He also details the history of Chinese immigration into Mexico! ABOUT THE SERIES Our summer series, Erasing […]
- [What if saving sex for marriage isn't so great?](https://erasingshame.com/if-saving-sex-for-marriage-isnt-great/): This is a sex talk from a Korean American Christian woman. Not the kind of talk that’s a presentation or lecture. Hanna talks honestly about her very own story of discovering quite a number of unexpected things that she even described as traumatic. Here’s why it’s important. Because when talking about sex is taboo growing […]
- [Korean American Pressures to be Perfect](https://erasingshame.com/korean-american-pressures-to-be-perfect/): How do social pressures in Korean and Asian American families contribute to mental health disorders? Can feelings of failure turn into depression? Andrew has seen a lot: emotional neglect and performance anxiety. But he hit a breaking point when he tried to make everyone else happy. Listen to him reveal how he learned to express […]
- [Finding Strength to Recover from Anxiety](https://erasingshame.com/finding-strength-to-recover-from-anxiety/): How does mental health get affected by career changes? How is mental health related to fear of disappointment? Annie Choi shares her story and healing journey. She learns that acceptance is a step on the path towards future health. ABOUT THE SERIES: Our 2018 summer series, Erasing Shame about Mental Health in Asian American communities. […]
- [The surprising truth about depression for Japanese Americans](https://erasingshame.com/the-surprising-truth-about-depression-for-japanese-americans/): Dr. Rie Mizuki shares about her experiences with having depression, anxiety, and insomnia. She has lived in Japan and the USA and speaks to the cultural shame involved. As a therapist, having both professional training and personal experiences greatly helps people cope with depression. If you think you might have depression, there is help. Consider […]
- [Erasing Shame about Mental Health–New Summer Series](https://erasingshame.com/erasing-shame-about-mental-health-episode-1/): Let’s kickoff our special summer series, Erasing Shame about Mental Health! DJ Chuang and Dan Jeung describes what we will be doing in the next 10 weeks, why we’re doing this, and reveal our special interviewer. We are having honest talk about healthy living. We will talk about hard topics like sexuality, depression, anxiety, family […]
- [What do you wish someone would have told you? (s1e15)](https://erasingshame.com/what-do-you-wish-someone-would-have-told-you-episode-15/): Adulting is not easy. Annie Choi (owner of Found Coffee) shares her 3 wishes—for what she wished someone would have told her about life after college. She talks about her life experiences with careers, gratitude and failure. Beyond the formalities, this episode is just two Korean-American ladies joking around and having real talk about culture, […]
- [Top 3 Reasons People Get Help (s1e14)](https://erasingshame.com/top-3-reasons-people-get-help-episode-14/): On this episode, Fannie Tam, licensed family counselor, brings a unique and valuable perspective from both Asian and American cultures along with many years of experiences in helping people out of their issues of shame. We cover a wide range of topics, including the reasons people get help, how to motivate people to get help […]
- [Breaking Free of Generational Addictions (s1e13)](https://erasingshame.com/breaking-free-of-generational-addictions-episode-13/): Close-knit community culture and trauma can intensify cycles of shame and addiction. Psychotherapist Sam Louie shares insights on how to break free. Show Notes
- [What's so bad about sex addiction? with Roy Kim (s1e12)](https://erasingshame.com/whats-so-bad-about-sex-addiction-episode-12-with-roy-kim/): Let’s talk about sex. Therapist Roy Kim will share with us his perspectives on human sexuality and what to do when it becomes harmful and shameful. Show Notes Roy Kim – Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist, New Legacy Counseling Services The Same Boat podcast on iTunes – there are others in the same boat as you and who […]
- [Shame is everything you can't talk about (s1e11)](https://erasingshame.com/moving-from-shame-to-self-compassion-episode-11/): Our special guest Dr. Lisa Chu shares her perspectives about facing shame head-on and moving toward self-compassion and authenticity Show Notes
- [Parenting without shame (s1e10)](https://erasingshame.com/parenting-without-shame-episode-10/): Special guest Iris Chen describers herself as a “deconstructing tiger mother.” She joins us on Erasing Shame to have an honest talk about parenting well and recovering from the tiger parenting generation. You’ll hear about her fascinating approach of parenting and unschooling. Yes, both at the same time. Show Notes Iris Chen blogs at untigering.comInstagram: @untigeringFacebook: facebook.com/untigeringTwitter: @untigering PLUS: Iris […]
- [Handling Questions about Shame (s1e09)](https://erasingshame.com/handling-questions-shame-episode-9/): We change the pace on this episode. No special guest interview. No co-host. Just one host. DJ Chuang takes some questions from Quora (an expert community) and answers them honestly. Show Notes
- [A community without shame? (s1e08)](https://erasingshame.com/a-community-without-shame-episode-8/): Eunice Lee talks with Liz Lin of Progressive Asian American Christians about how shame plays a role in Asian-American and immigrant faith communities, and what it could look like to have an Asian-American faith community that isn’t shame-based. Whether you’re conservative, progressive, religious or not, this is a very cool episode! Show Notes Liz Lin’s […]
- [Breaking Free of Shame and Anxiety (s1e07)](https://erasingshame.com/breaking-free-of-shame-and-anxiety-episode-7/): There are so many things to be anxious about in today’s world. And when that’s connected to shame, whether because of relationships with others or one’s own personal self-image, life can be overwhelming and paralyzing. Eunice Lee interviews our special guest, Dr. Martin Hsia (OCD, Anxiety, and Insomnia Specialist) and have an honest talk about […]
- [How can feeling the need to perform on the outside keep shame hidden on the inside? (s1e06)](https://erasingshame.com/community-aspects-of-shame-episode-6/): Host Eunice Lee is joined with Natalie Hsieh on Season 1 Episode 6 of Erasing Shame: Honest talk for healthy living. Natalie personally shares her experiencing shame as the pain of feeling “alone” or “outside” of a community, or even outside yourself. It’s a journey going from struggling in the midst of a performance-driven culture […]
- [After a Month of Talking about Shame (s1e05)](https://erasingshame.com/after-a-month-of-talking-about-shame-episode-5/): Eunice Lee and DJ Chuang return from a week’s break and reflect on the first month of podcasting on this topic of shame: how much bigger it is than we first imagined, what kind of response we’ve heard, and an invitation for you to share your stories with us—whether confidentially, anonymously, or publicly. Contact us […]
- [Feeling Worthless (s1e04)](https://erasingshame.com/feeling-worthless-episode-4/): Shame is closely related to feeling that we are not worthy of love and feeling worthless. That can be harmful in so many ways. We believe that harmful story can be replaced with a healthy story.
- [Not Belonging Anywhere (s1e03)](https://erasingshame.com/not-belonging-anywhere-episode-3/): Many of us sometimes feel like we don’t belong anywhere. For those that are bi-cultural, in particular, Asian Americans, it can be frustrating to not have a home where you can just be yourself and not have to explain yourself. Co-hosts DJ Chuang and Eunice Lee talk about several aspects of not belonging and how […]
- [Unearthing our Humanness: (s1e02)](https://erasingshame.com/unearthing-our-humanness-episode-2/): We talk about what it means to be fully human. How do we step out of shame and into the light to experience a more healthy and better life? Yes, this is a huge topic, too much to cover in one episode, but we’re taking our first steps and we hope you’ll be encouraged to […]
- [What is shame? What it looks like and feels like? (s1e01)](https://erasingshame.com/what-is-shame-what-it-looks-like-and-feels-like-episode-1/): On this first episode of Erasing Shame, we take a deeper look at what shame is, going beyond the dictionary definition, and explore what it looks like and feels like, and begin our quest to erasing shame over the course of season 1. Recorded live on Facebook with co-hosts DJ Chuang and Eunice Lee.
- [Erasing Shame: Pilot Episode 0 (Season 1)](https://erasingshame.com/erasing-shame-pilot-episode-season-1/): Welcome to the Erasing Shame podcast! Co-hosts DJ Chuang and Eunice Lee kicks off the first season with a live recording on Facebook Live. We dive into the question of Asian-American shame, its impact on mental health and how we can erase and replace shame. This is our pilot episode, a dry run, a preview […]
- [Getting help for depression and bipolar disorder](https://erasingshame.com/getting-help-for-depression-and-bipolar-disorder/): It took many years before I found the courage to get help for depression, because it was so hard to overcome the stigma and shame that I needed professional help. Turns out I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Having help from counseling, medication, and a community of faith has given me much healing and hope […]
- [The Hardship of Caring for an Ailing Loved One](https://erasingshame.com/the-hardship-of-caring-for-an-ailing-loved-one/): My Dad passed away last year (May 2011) after having a strong 2.5 years before that. The stroke put him on a slow and steady downward path of declining health, first with memory loss, emotions out of control, then loss of mobility, loss of speaking. Ending with loss of life. Caregiving in a Chinese family […]
- [Chains, Culture, and Coming Home: Fiel Sahir on Indonesian American Shame](https://erasingshame.com/chains-culture-and-coming-home-fiel-sahir-on-indonesian-american-shame/): What does it mean to carry shame in your skin? Indonesian American social worker Fiel Sahir joins DJ for an honest conversation about shame, identity, and faith. Fiel describes shame as “chains” and traces his story as a third-generation survivor of racial violence — a dark-skinned grandfather mocked in China, forced name changes after the 1965 purge, and being singled out as “Chinese,” including through the 1998 Jakarta riots. He shares how a multicultural therapist, the witness of Hawaiian Christians, and the conviction that “God is there first” pulled him out of shame toward hope and human connection. About the guest […]
- [Desperately Living with Depression and Experiencing Mercy & Help](https://erasingshame.com/desperately-living-with-depression-and-experiencing-mercy-help/): What does it look and feel like to live with the pain and confusion of a mental health diagnosis of bipolar disorder? Two Asian Americans open up about how they’ve experienced mercy and help while getting through the shame of mental illness in Asian and American cultures, churches, and condemning voices that come inside (so annoying!) Listen to this book talk about Christ in the Abyss: Cultivating Deep Faith Amid Depression and Despair, a new book by Dr. Jean Neely. Jean personally shares how she made it through those difficult seasons in her life with lots of help from family, friends, […]
- [Why "Are You Over It Yet?" Is the Wrong Question](https://erasingshame.com/why-are-you-over-it-yet-is-the-wrong-question/): • an Aim For Breakthrough x Erasing Shame collaboration! Dr. Audrey Davidheiser of Aim For Breakthrough and DJ Chuang of Erasing Shame have this conversation about Dr. Audrey’s book, Grieving Wholeheartedly: Bringing Healing to Every Part of Your Soul, one chapter at a time on each episode. Grief touches 100% of us. That’s why we need this book and this conversation. This episode discusses Chapter 1, “Grieving: Unwanted, Yet Unavoidable.” Drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Audrey explains why grief is messy rather than linear, why even one person can carry several “parts” that grieve in conflicting ways, and why […]
- [Reclaiming & Redefining Shame for Asian Americans](https://erasingshame.com/reclaiming-redefining-shame-for-asian-americans/): Seattle-based therapist, author, and poet Sam Louie joins DJ Chuang to discuss his newly released workbook, Redefining Asian Shame: From Silence to Self-Acceptance — available now to download on Gumroad. (Listen to this episode for a 40% off discount code.) Sam shares how the workbook gives the readers to engage an interactive process to move from Asian shame to a healthy acceptance of oneself. Sam explains his mind shift in how he clinically approaches shame, informed by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and the concept of “no bad parts.” Rather than viewing shame as something to be excised or hated, Sam has come to […]
- [Unashamed but Not Shameless: The Difference That Changes Everything](https://erasingshame.com/unashamed-but-not-shameless-the-difference-that-changes-everything/): Toni Kim has a new book coming in August 2026—Shame Redeemed: Learning to Live in Christ’s Freedom. She is a Taiwanese-American pastor who tireless worked on a seminary thesis about shame in Scripture and this book makes all that studied research accessible. This conversation covers the critical distinction between unashamed and shameless, how social media cancel culture has turned shame into a universal experience, and why the church has yet to become what it should be: a place where people can walk in with their shame and be covered rather than condemned. Toni and DJ also get personal — talking about […]
- [Overcoming Cultural Shame, Naming Your Grief, and Experiencing Healing](https://erasingshame.com/overcoming-cultural-shame-naming-your-grief-and-experiencing-healing/): Listen in on this conversation with Dr. Audrey Davidheiser and DJ Chuang and, you’ll learn more about a better way to face challenging emotions as a part of me (e.g. “a part of me is sad”) rather than identifying with it, like “I am sad.” We also talk about the shame of dealing with grief, especially in cultures that “look down on emotions.” And, get an overview of how the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model helps with healing hurts that happen in life. Dr. Audrey Davidheiser is the author of 2 books— “Grieving Wholeheartedly: Bringing Healing to Every Part of Your […]
- [Season 8 Finale](https://erasingshame.com/season-8-finale/): Erasing Shame co-founder DJ Chuang chats with Aggie Park and profusely thanks her for being our Season 8 host. We review the highlights from the most popular episodes as we go down memory lane. And, we joyfully send her off to launch a new podcast called {UN}SPOKEN with Aggie Park! Show Notes Popular Episodes from Season 8 Check out & subscribe to {UN}SPOKEN Podcast
- [How Our Stories Form Our Souls, with author Jenn Suen Chen](https://erasingshame.com/dim-sum-and-faith-how-our-stories-form-our-souls-with-author-jenn-suen-chen/): This episode was recorded live with Jenn Suen Chen, author of “Dim Sum and Faith: How Our Stories Form Our Souls.” We talked about story, spirituality, and how our cultural narratives shape who we are and who we’re becoming.  The author’s deepest prayer is that the book would serve as a resource for deeper discussion around growing in our relationship in Christ and with one another. Her ultimate desire is that Asian American and Christians globally would experience the love of God in deeper ways through the book. Show Notes Check out this new book! Connect with Jenn Suen Chen: Jenn […]
- [Adopted but Never Feeling Enough](https://erasingshame.com/adopted-but-never-feeling-enough/): What do you do when you’re adopted into a loving Christian family… but you still feel like a reject? When you smile in church but go home to a voice in your head saying, “You’re not enough. You were never enough.” When you’ve been told Jesus loves you, but deep down you believe He couldn’t possibly want someone like you? That was Andrew Yook’s life. Loved, but lonely. Surrounded, but unseen. Adopted, but still feeling abandoned. The emptiness drove him to choices that almost killed him—addiction, shame, self-destruction. And yet… Jesus came for him right there. In the middle of the mess. In the relapse. In the hopelessness. This is […]
- [Jesus I’m Still Pouring… But I’m Dry](https://erasingshame.com/jesus-im-still-pouring-but-im-dry/): Jesus, I’m Still Pouring… But I’m Dry You’re still showing up.Still serving.Still pouring into others… But inside? You’re dry.Not just tired—empty.And wondering, “Jesus… how much longer can I do this?” In this honest conversation with my pastor, we’re talking about what most people in ministry feel—but few are allowed to say out loud.This isn’t a polished highlight reel.It’s raw.It’s real.It’s for the ones who feel like they’re running on fumes. We talk about: Dry doesn’t mean done.Silence doesn’t mean God is absent.Jesus never pulls away—it’s us who drift. But He’s still right there, unshaken and unmoved. Listen now—because even when you’re […]
- [Deconstruction Doesn’t Mean Destruction It Might Be The Start Of Something Real- Losing The Lies, Finding The REAL Jesus](https://erasingshame.com/deconstruction-doesnt-mean-destruction-it-might-be-the-start-of-something-real-losing-the-lies-finding-the-real-jesus/): We’ve been told that if your faith starts falling apart, you’re in danger.But what if that’s exactly where Jesus shows up? This isn’t an episode about walking away from God.It’s about tearing down the fake, the forced, the fear-based religion—and finding a God who never asked you to perform in the first place. In this raw and redemptive conversation, author Alysha Tatiana Lee shares how the breakdown of everything she thought she believed… became the breakthrough that brought her back to the real Jesus. We talk about: If you’re tired of pretending, tired of shallow answers,and ready to meet the Jesus who sits with you in the […]
- [Can you love Jesus AND go to therapy?](https://erasingshame.com/can-you-love-jesus-and-go-to-therapy/): Jesus and Therapy? Yes. You can have both. — with Charles Mortensen Let’s not sugarcoat it:Needing help doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re done pretending.And therapy? It’s not a betrayal of your faith. It’s how some of us finally start to breathe again. We’ve been told: Lies. Straight-up lies that have kept too many of us silently drowning.In this raw and honest conversation, licensed therapist and Jesus-loving soul Charles Mortensen pulls back the curtain on what real healing looks like—not just spiritual, but emotional, mental, and rooted in truth. This episode is for: We’re unpacking: If you’re barely holding it […]
- [Church Hurt: Hurt In His House, Healed By His Heart](https://erasingshame.com/church-hurt-hurt-in-his-house-healed-by-his-heart/): Church is supposed to be a sanctuary.But what happens when it becomes the place that breaks you? In this unfiltered and courageous conversation, we’re diving into the kind of pain the Church doesn’t like to talk about—church hurt.We’re talking spiritual manipulation, toxic leadership, cult-like control, and the paralyzing guilt that keeps many trapped in pews, afraid to walk away. Our guest, Simon Andrade—host of the Free and Redeemed Podcast—knows this pain firsthand. He’s walked the road of betrayal masked as ministry, and he’s here to help us face the truth:You’re not crazy.You’re not weak for leaving.And Jesus is not the one […]
- [affair, ashes, redemption (s8e05)](https://erasingshame.com/affair-ashes-redemption-s8e05/): “He turned my mourning into dancing… and my ashes into beauty.” This episode will leave you speechless—in the best way. When the unthinkable happened, Ruth Santana’s world shattered. A betrayal that could’ve broken her, but God wasn’t done writing her story. Through deep valleys of pain, therapy, and the relentless love of Jesus, Ruth found redemption, restoration… and resurrection. ~ A marriage on the verge of ending.~ A heart learning how to forgive the impossible.~ A baby girl—a beautiful chapter in a story only God could rewrite. In this raw and real conversation, Ruth opens up about: Whether you’re walking through […]
- [Not Today, Narcissist: Healing, Boundaries, and Breaking Free Healing starts where shame ends](https://erasingshame.com/not-today-narcissist-healing-boundaries-and-breaking-free-healing-starts-where-shame-ends/): In this raw and courageous episode, we’re facing one of the hardest topics: narcissistic abuse. Whether you grew up under the manipulation of a narcissistic parent, felt emotionally hijacked in a romantic relationship, or constantly feel drained by a “friend” who leaves you confused and questioning your worth—this episode is for you. We’re not just talking psychology—we’re talking spiritual discernment, godly boundaries, and healing that starts deep in the soul. We’re joined by Jenn Chen, a certified narcissistic abuse specialist who knows what this pain feels like—because she lived it. She’s not just teaching from textbooks—she’s survived the manipulation, the mind […]
- [FORGIVENESS vs. RECONCILIATION – Breaking Free from False Expectations, Guilt & Shame](https://erasingshame.com/forgiveness-vs-reconciliation-breaking-free-from-false-expectations-guilt-shame/): This Episode Will Challenge EVERYTHING You Thought You Knew About Forgiveness! We’ve all heard it: “You HAVE to forgive AND reconcile.” But is that really what the Bible says? If you’ve ever felt pressured to restore a relationship that wasn’t safe… If you’ve struggled with guilt for enforcing boundaries… If you’ve been told, “But that’s your FAMILY, you have to make peace,”—this episode is for YOU. We’re diving into the TRUTH about biblical forgiveness, debunking harmful misconceptions, and giving you the freedom to heal on God’s terms, not people’s expectations. What You’ll Get from This Episode GAME-CHANGING Bible Passages REAL TALK: […]
- [Money, Wealth, and Faith (s8e02)](https://erasingshame.com/money-wealth-and-faith-s8e02/): Host Aggie Park and guest Joanne Choi explore the topics of money & wealth, through the lens of faith. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into a challenging yet important question for people living in wealthy countries: Can we enjoy comfort and luxury while staying true to our deepest values and purpose? What does it mean to live with purpose and integrity — even when you’re surrounded by wealth and comfort? ✨ Why conversations about money and values matter — and how they impact our lives today. ✨ How to tell if our blessings are opportunities to grow or challenges that […]
- [Introducing Aggie Park: Season 8 Episode 1](https://erasingshame.com/introducing-aggie-park-season-8-episode-1/): Aggie Park has hand-picked this Season 8 theme—”Raw, Real, & Redeemed: Christian Faith, Struggles, and what We Don’t Talk About Enough.” This first episode reveals her back story, shares her experiences on TikTok and Instagram, and why she wants to start podcasting to go deeper. Asian American Christians often struggle with vulnerability due to performance-based cultural expectations that minimize emotional and mental health concerns. This season is changing that by talking about those topics our faith communities don’t talk about enough. Aggie aims to provide hope and create community for people that face similar challenges in this journey called life. We’d […]
- [Season 7 Finale: Thank you Victoria!](https://erasingshame.com/season-7-finale-thank-you-victoria/): We close out season 7 with a great appreciation for Victoria hosting many poignant conversations. I (DJ Chuang) am very grateful for her life and she has shared that with us on Erasing Shame. Check out these 3 top episodes of season 7: Emotions as a Strength (s7e02)Rest: Season 7 Episode 1Pastor’s Kids Unlearning Legalism (s7e05) Finally, I briefly talk about how religion/spirituality is helpful to many people, but also has caused adverse side effects for others. That’s the new direction with season 8”s new co-host. And that’s enough for now. Show Notes all of Erasing Shame Season 7 episodes erasingshame.com/season7 […]
- [Online Event about Healing from Spiritual Abuse](https://erasingshame.com/free-online-event-about-healing-from-spiritual-abuse/): Do you know hard it is to deal with spiritual abuse? There’s so many layers of complexities, mixed emotions, confusion from gaslighting, power dynamics, broken trust, and sometimes even worse. Finding a freely available resource to help you heal and recover can be quite a long journey. I’d imagine having extra help would be welcomed. Here’s a free online event coming January 21-25 from Broken to Beloved, the 3rd annual Broken to Beloved summit. This episode of Erasing Shame opens with brief remarks from DJ Chuang, followed by an excerpt from the Broken to Beloved podcast with a sneak peek of […]
- [Hiking a Volcano into the Land of the Living: A Story of Complex Trauma, Grief & Ongoing Healing](https://erasingshame.com/hiking-a-volcano-into-the-land-of-the-living-a-story-of-complex-trauma-grief-ongoing-healing/): #TW #trigger warnings: suicidal ideation, domestic violence, child abuse, family trauma, complex trauma, church hurt, spiritual abuse, depression This extended episode is not easy listening and not family friendly. Prepare yourself for uncomfortable and painful storytelling before you tap the play button. Be ready to pause or stop listening when you feel triggered or it’s just too much. We know this is not for the faint of heart. Wellness coach Sonia Lee shares some stories from her personal experiences, full of pain and shame, because to name them all would be overwhelming for her and us. She explains why it’s important […]
- [Why do few Asian American Christians care about being Asian American?](https://erasingshame.com/why-do-few-asian-american-christians-care-about-being-asian-american/): Our Asian American experiences are interwoven with multiple layers of pain and shame, intergenerational trauma, neglect, survival, both conscious and unconscious moments, that shape who we are, how we see the world, and how that shapes our spirituality in Christian churches. In collaboration with Asian American Christian Network of Atlanta (AACNA), this is the unedited raw episode of our extended conversations for nearly 2 hours, with: Dr. Stan Sonu (Pediatrics Physician), Hannah An (Worship Leader and Spiritual Director), David Park (Pastor & Nonprofit Consultant), and DJ Chuang (this podcast’s co-host & Digital Strategy Consultant). We took time deliberating whether exploring the […]
- [Han Namgung Unpacks Belonging & Mental Health: A TCK Between Korea, Kenya, and the United States (s7e08)](https://erasingshame.com/han-namgung-unpacks-belonging-mental-health-a-tck-between-korea-kenya-and-the-united-states-s7e08/): Han Namgung spent his formative years in Korea and Kenya, and he reflects on how his upbringing shaped his path toward a career in counseling. He explores the concept of feeling like a “forever traveler,” navigating different cultures and communities. Additionally, he addresses the challenges of living in a society that prioritizes high achievement and status. Han recognizes that shame is a common motivator and can stifle authenticity and connection. He affirms that our aspirations should extend beyond simply seeking to eliminate shame; instead, we should strive for a state of peace or joy that enriches our lives. Show Notes Han […]
- [2 Chinese Brothers Have a Late Night Chat about Shame, Bipolar, Neurodiversity](https://erasingshame.com/2-chinese-brothers-have-a-late-night-chat-about-shame-bipolar-neurodiversity/): DJ Chuang and his younger brother Deef share openly about their personal mental health experiences with mental health, neurodiversity, and bipolar disorder. We noted the importance of finding containment to process emotions, especially in dealing with depression and lack of language. We emphasized the need for gentle approaches to healing and the benefits of practices like therapy, journaling, and meditation. We touched upon the challenges of expressing emotions in cultures that value social harmony over individual expression, like the effects of Confucianism upon most Asian cultures. Our conversation also touch on the concept of rebirth and finding meaning and growth from […]
- [Jesus Erased Shame and Gave us Honor, Dignity, and Glory](https://erasingshame.com/jesus-erased-shame-and-gave-us-honor-dignity-and-glory/): A recurring sentiment is that the guilt-based theology about Christian salvation, known as soteriology, doesn’t make sense to Asians and Asian Americans who have a honor-shame worldview. Vincent Mo wrote up a research paper for a seminary certificate course, in which he reviewed academic papers, known as a lit review, that addressed soteriology from honor-shame perspectives, at the intersection of systematic theology, missions, and Asian cultures. Listen to this episode and learn how Eastern perspectives on salvation increases our hope, healing, and gratitude as Asians and Asian Americans, that each and every one of us is more valuable than we’ve ever […]
- [Marie Chan, Mamie Tape’s Story, and Compassionate Storytelling (s7e07)](https://erasingshame.com/marie-chan-mamie-tapes-story-and-compassionate-storytelling-s7e07/): “Is it a disgrace to be Born a Chinese? Didn’t God make us all!!! What right have you to bar my children out of the school because she is a chinese Decend.” These are some of the questions Mrs. Mary Tape wrote to the California Board of Education in 1885. Marie Chan, author of Mamie Takes A Stand: Mamie Takes a Stand: The True Story of Mamie Tape, a Chinese American Girl’s Fight for School Rights,  highlights a hidden figure in Asian American history: Mamie Tape. The journey of learning and sharing Mamie’s story grew from Marie’s curiosity and consistent pursuit […]
- [Midori Doumani’s Journey of Longsuffering and Healing (s7e06)](https://erasingshame.com/midori-doumanis-journey-of-longsuffering-and-healing-s7e06/): Content Warning / Trigger Warning: sexual violence/rape. Midori Doumani is half Japanese and half Mexican and happy to share her heritage when directly asked. She navigates ambiguity about her perceived ethnic identity with compassion. As a kid and young adult, generationally infused shame affected her decisions. Her close-knit family dynamics and her desire to preserve the family’s routine, led her to not disclose her own distressing and heartbreaking incident to anyone for ten years. Presently, Midori models a healthy acknowledgment and expression of shame and discomfort. She sets the example for her children to grow confident in their diverse identities and […]
- [the difference between toxic shame and healthy shame](https://erasingshame.com/the-difference-between-toxic-shame-and-healthy-shame/): On this Erasing Shame conversation, Rev. Dr. Ken Fong explains the difference between toxic shame and healthy shame—how they’re two different things. Toxic shame carries the message that there’s something inherently wrong with oneself, leading individuals to either blame others or internalize the feeling and become worthless. Healthy shame, on the other hand, acknowledges mistakes and wrongdoings, allowing for growth and the reception of grace. He also shares insights into the cultural significance of shame in the Asian American community and the importance of authenticity and healthy connections in a chaotic world. Show Notes
- [Filipino experiences with shame and church hurt](https://erasingshame.com/filipino-experiences-with-shame-and-church-hurt/): How about a cold open? That’s how this conversation starts with Justin Kiley (pronounced KEE-lay), where we talk about his Filipino heritage, specifically the Igorot tribe, how that flavors his experience with shame personally, given his family and cultural background, the complexities of church hurt, and how he found a healing community and authentic connection in Portland, Oregon. Justin describes different degrees of church hurt, from over-sensitivity to malicious abuse and trauma. Kiley emphasizes that the terms “abuse” and “trauma” are often used too loosely and without quantification, causing quite a lot of confusion. He also mentions the added complexity of […]
- [Naomi Smith on food health, fatal thoughts, and film making](https://erasingshame.com/naomi-smith-on-food-health-fatal-thoughts-and-film-making/): Content Warning / Trigger Warning: bullying, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. CW/TW. In this extended episode, Naomi Smith shows her prowess in storytelling in this conversation about how food affects brain health and how that is so important to life, walking through the challenges of being biracial, becoming a film maker, discovering the value of family history, and many more vignettes. Show Notes Connect with Naomi Smith Book: Biracial Britain: A Different Way of Looking at Race by Remi Adekoya Book review: “Biracial Britain by Remi Adekoya review: turning assumptions upside down“ Article: “Biracial Britain: why mixed-race people must be able to […]
- [Pastors' Kids Unlearning Legalism (s7e05)](https://erasingshame.com/pastors-kids-unlearning-legalism-s7e05/): Gracie Joo is a 2nd generation Asian-American and daughter of a Korean pastor. She illustrates and magnifies God’s heart for specific burdens that pastors’ kids are born into with stories about her upbringing. These illustrations involve and are not limited to Dollar Tree Christmases, hand-me-downs from church eonnies, car misfortunes, a gifted and personalized Lexus, and the Holy’s Spirit’s timely providence of friendship and perceptive reflection. God’s heart for pastors’ kids goes beyond the rebellious-or-faithful-pastors’-kid spectrum. The Church has a special opportunity to demonstrate God’s compassion and not merely take from a pastor’s family. Church members often place Pastors’ kids on […]
- [Why People Don't Get Help for Their Mental Health with Dr. Brian Licuanan](https://erasingshame.com/why-people-dont-get-help-for-their-mental-health-with-dr-brian-licuanan/): Dr. Brian Licuanan is a licensed psychologist in Orange County, California, and shares about how shame, and other factors, keeps people from getting help and treatment for their mental health challenges. Plus, he reveals a reason that goes beyond shame that causes someone to resist treatment. We believe treatment can truly help someone experience a better quality of life and health, even though sometimes finding the right treatment or doing the hard work of recovery could take quite some time and effort. And, living well is worth it. Show Notes MUSIC CREDITS
- [An Introduction to Biblical Lament and S7 Updates (s7e04)](https://erasingshame.com/an-introduction-to-biblical-lament-and-s7-updates-s7e04/): Victoria needs your help. What is our response as we bear witness to the micro and macro sufferings in our personal lives, communities, and in the world? Where and how might Biblical lament fulfill its purpose in the modern church? How can churches be better at holding space for people grieving, processing trauma, struggling with their faith, or facing mental health challenges both short term and long-term? How do we unlearn a self-centered and religiously infused savior complex? Disclaimer: Victoria’s ponderings are asked within context as a 3rd-Generation Chinese-American in the USA. Please submit your ponderings to us at ErasingShame.com/contact. Show […]
- [How could perfectionism be a good thing? Surprising insights with Faith Chang](https://erasingshame.com/how-could-perfectionism-be-a-good-thing-surprising-insights-with-faith-chang/): Faith Chang, author of Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God when You Feel You’re Never Enough, joins Erasing Shame for a conversation about a more nuanced perspective about perfectionism, especially for Christians, how it’s related to performance anxiety, and what we can do with Matthew 5:48. Show Notes MUSIC CREDITS: 
- [the pain and shame of loneliness, with Prasanta Verma](https://erasingshame.com/the-pain-and-shame-of-loneliness-with-prasanta-verma/): Most of us, if not all of us, have experienced pain and shame for being singled out, feeling lonely and isolated. And, some people have even survived violence, emotionally or physically; we do encourage people get help to have safety, quality of life, and renew a sense of hope through those challenges. We have a conversation with Prasanta Verma, author of Beyond Ethnic Loneliness: The Pain of Marginalization and the Path to Belonging, about all that and more. Show Notes 2021 Article by Prasanta Verma: “Churches Should Help Normalize Mental Health for Asian Americans” (Sojourners) Prasanta Verma, MBA, MPH, is a […]
- [Seasonal and Long Term Community Part 1 (s7e03)](https://erasingshame.com/seasonal-and-long-term-community-part-1-s7e03/): In 2016, high school Victoria met high school Christin. Somehow, Christin thought Victoria was cool- an adjective Victoria did not believe about herself to be true until 2024 when cool adult Christin met cool adult Victoria. Their current subjective definition of “cool” is equivalent to “weird- the good kind”. Listen to the story of how the two met during one pivotal transition period for Victoria. Consider their following questions: When you are in a temporary season of life (e.g. a new school for education, a foreign country for language learning, a different state for employment) is it worth investing in new […]
- [An Inside Look at Tapestry LA's Mental Health Ministry](https://erasingshame.com/an-inside-look-at-tapestry-las-mental-health-ministry/): Hanna Lee (Gospel Care Director at Tapestry LA Church, in Los Angeles) graciously takes us on a guided tour of their church’s Restoration Center, where broken people are invited to be restored by Jesus in the whole of life, through means of care, healing, and prayer. Show Notes Tapestry LA tapestry.la and its Restoration Center tapestry.la/restoration-center—Gospel Care, Intercessory Prayer, Inner Healing, Spaces Ministry, and Pastoral Care (upcoming) Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It’s Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Peter Scazzero Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul by Dr. Rob Reimer Healing: Our Path from Mental […]
- [Emotion as a Strength (s7e02)](https://erasingshame.com/emotion-as-a-strength-s7e02/): How does my personal background impact the way I express emotions and feelings today? How can I take care of myself while I take care of others placed within my care who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing?  Mrs. Sarah Oh, friend, Pharmacist, mother, and Biblical Counseling Seminary student, provides personal insight on the topic of emotions. Listen in as she and Victoria scratch the surface of emotional expression and wellbeing within the context of being Asian women and Christ-followers in the United States. Show Notes Victoria Cheng linkedin.com/in/victoriaylcheng Mrs. Sarah Oh linkedin.com/in/sarah-o-556b98b1 Phillips, Dr. Anita. The Garden Within: Where the […]
- [Why's it so hard to care for Asian American seniors](https://erasingshame.com/whys-it-so-hard-to-care-for-asian-american-seniors/): Isabel Tom shares about why it’s extra challenging for us as Asian Americans to care for aging parents and grandparents. Isabel has worked in the field of senior care and shares so much wisdom, expertise, and practical knowledge that helps us navigate this inevitable season of life. Be sure to check out her book, The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life and online course ⁠”Prepare to Care” at valueofwrinkles.com (Recorded in November 2023 during national caregivers month.)
- [Rest: Season 7 Episode 1](https://erasingshame.com/rest-season-7-episode-1/): Victoria’s hot take: hustle culture is antithetical to human flourishing. Many people overvalue being productive and/or becoming an idealized version of themselves. As a result, people don’t know how or when to rest properly. Burnout and health (mental, physical, and emotional) issues are too common. Productivity isn’t inherently negative. Work and rest should function within God’s design for humanity. Show Notes
- [BTS with MSG and Korean American mental health](https://erasingshame.com/bts-with-msg-and-korean-american-mental-health/): This BTS is a behind-the-scenes conversations with Angie Cho, Executive Director of Mustard Seed Generation (MSG) and the current webinar series with storytelling of Korean American lived experiences with mental health, in Korean and English. Show Notes Sign up for the free webinar series, donate during the MSG fundraising campaign, and learn more about MSG at instagram.com/msgeneration “Tell Me the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging” – book by Tasha Jun
- [Season 6 Finale, with Victoria Cheng](https://erasingshame.com/season-6-finale-with-victoria-cheng/): To close out season 6, our longest running season of Erasing Shame, let’s introduce you to Victoria Cheng, who will be our season 7 co-host! She shares about her own mental health journey and what we can look forward to in the new season, as continue having honest and candid conversations about healthy living.
- [How to Stop Our Obsession with Perfectionism, with Dr. Kenneth Wang](https://erasingshame.com/how-to-stop-our-obsession-with-perfectionism-with-dr-kenneth-wang/): We explore the topic of perfectionism with Dr. Kenneth T. Wang (Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary) by first understanding what it is (did you know there are 2 core dimensions?) and then how do we stop obsessing over perfectionism so we can be more humane and sane with ourselves and one another. Show Notes • Los Angeles AAPI Therapists https://www.aapitherapistsla.com
- [Getting to the Heart of Healing and Hope for Your Life, with Dr. Judy Cha](https://erasingshame.com/getting-to-the-heart-of-healing-and-hope-for-your-life-with-dr-judy-cha/): Listen in on this great conversation on a new episode of Erasing Shame with Dr. Judy Cha about how our identity is shaped, the pains we experience as Asian Americans, what the path to heart transformation looks like, how to have a hope that takes us through all of life’s challenges, and more! And, you’ll hear it here first about her brand new book, “Who You Are: Internalizing the Gospel to Find Your True Identity” https://amzn.to/46dzwB7 Show Notes “Who You Are: Internalizing the Gospel to Find Your True Identity” by Judy Cha https://amzn.to/46dzwB7 Redeemer Counseling Services redeemercounseling.com
- [How Spirituality and Psychology are Both Valuable for Healing, with Dr. Elena E. Kim](https://erasingshame.com/how-spirituality-and-psychology-are-both-valuable-for-healing-with-dr-elena-e-kim/): The path of healing for those of us who have mental health challenges can sometimes be confusing with differing opinions and convictions about the best methods of treatment. The reality is that what works for one person may not work for another person. And, the powerful resources of spirituality is often ignored in secular spaces of psychotherapy. Dr. Elena E. Kim, a psychologist in New York City, explains how spirituality and psychology are signficant for the healing process and shares the three key ingredients for personal transformation that matter most. Show Notes Kim, Elena E., Cha, J., & Keller, T. (2023). […]
- [How to Show Up with Faith at the Workplace, with Life Coach Alex Tran](https://erasingshame.com/how-to-show-up-with-faith-at-the-workplace-with-life-coach-alex-tran/): What is it like for a Christian to work in the corporate world, and in the Silicon Valley at that? Alex Tran has been there for years and he shares from his experiences of showing up with faith at the office. Plus, you’ll hear first hand about how he has started working as a life coach to help Asian Americans to experience healing, wholeness, and empowerment. Show Notes Follow Alex Tran on Instagram @reachalextran and Tiktok tiktok.com/@reachalextran Alex & Grace’s website withthetrans.com Life Coaching with Alex Tran withthetrans.com/consulting-alex Let’s Unpack That podcast withthetrans.com/letsunpack
- [Shame on Violence in Asian American Families & Homes](https://erasingshame.com/shame-on-violence-in-asian-american-families-homes/): Content Warning | Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Therapist Linda Yoon talks about what’s hard to talk: with family violence and intimate partner violence. Physical violence and abuse is so wrong, even criminal, but getting out to safety has extra challenges in an Asian or Asian American home. Thank you Linda for being brave to break the silence and bringing this issue to light. We hope your experiences will give someone the courage to wisely seek help and find healing. Show Notes Linda Yoon is Therapist & Founder of Yellow Chair Collective yellowchaircollective.com National Domestic Violence […]
- [So Valuable to have Pastors, Academicians, and Counselors Together](https://erasingshame.com/so-valuable-to-have-pastors-academicians-and-counselors-together/): To tackle the mental health challenges in Asian American communities in the Chicago area, Pastor Dave Lee and Psychotherapist Irene Cho have hosted quarterly gatherings called PACT since 2018. Starting out as Pastors And Counselors Together, now it has grown into Pastors, Academicians, and Counselors Together. This is a most inspiring model for what can be easily done in other cities, regions, and localities to accelerate better care and support for the mental health needs in our Asian American churches. If you know pastors, academicians, and counselors, share this episode! If you know someone in the Chicago area that should connect […]
- [Reversing Shame and Receiving Honor](https://erasingshame.com/reversing-shame-and-receiving-honor/): Steve Hong of Kingdom Rice, with co-host DJ Chuang, really get into the hefty topic of shame and honor cultures, the value of our origin stories, how God reverses our shame and elevates us to a place of honor, and much more. We can’t cover everything in 30 minutes, but we sure covered more about shame and honor than the average episode, with plenty of bibliographical citations sprinkled throughout. Level up for this meaty conversation about honor and shame. Show Notes Kingdom Rice https://kingdomrice.org Chinatown Through the Eyes of God: An Evening of Storytelling, Healing, and Solidarity https://kingdomrice.org/2021/05/19/chinatown-through-the-eyes-of-god-an-evening-of-storytelling-healing-and-solidarity/ “Honor, Shame, and […]
- [Get Out the Prayer for CAMHxMSG mental health project grant](https://erasingshame.com/atlanta-meetup-with-free-lunch-on-8-28-23/): Thanks to Pastor Jin Lee (of ⁠Mustard Seed Generation⁠ and ⁠Catalyst Coalition⁠) for joining DJ Chuang for this lively Erasing Shame conversation; and, hosting a lunch meeting in Atlanta on Monday 8/28 for AAPI church leaders, mental health professionals, nonprofit leaders, people with lived experiences, and YOU! Yes, there’s such a thing as a free lunch! Please RSVP at ⁠tinyurl.com/aapi828⁠. Get Out the Prayer: please pray with us for the grant inquiry we’ve submitted for a 3-year project to launch national and local partnerships for AAPI churches, mental health professionals, researchers, and nonprofits. Show Notes Subscribe to email updates from CAMH […]
- [Bouncing Back After Losing Everything, with Lillian Victoria Ng](https://erasingshame.com/bouncing-back-after-losing-everything-with-lillian-victoria-ng/): Lillian Victoria Ng shares about how she made it through so many personal challenges like childhood struggles, losing everything, divorce, depression, and finding the way to renewing her mind and growing a faith that has brought healing and peace to her life. She can now say how everything will work out beautifully if you allow it. She currently works as a mindset coach. Show Notes Connect with Lillian Victoria Ng linktr.ee/lillianvictoria on Instagram instagram.com/lillianvictoriaofficial and Facebook facebook.com/MissLillianVictoria
- [My Experience at the First WHIAANHPI Mental Health Summit](https://erasingshame.com/my-experience-at-the-first-whiaanhpi-mental-health-summit/): Honored to be in the room where it happened! DJ Chuang shares his experience there, how mental health is going to take all of us working together, but that starts with real relationships and friendships where we know one another. (And, yes, we all need funding too.) Show Notes Your invitation to the September 7, 2023 event: Connecting at the Intersection of Faith, Community and Mental Health: The Urgency of Now. (hosted by the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) The WHIAANHPI Mental Health Summit (July 20, 2023) video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0hjITBZidI Asian & […]
- [Learn How to Start a Mental Health Ministry](https://erasingshame.com/learn-how-to-start-a-mental-health-ministry/): Pastor David Kim of The Garden Church (in Chatsworth, California) shares with DJ Chuang about the collaboration and partnership for how CAMH (Christian Asian Mental Health) worked with the church’s Deeper Waters ministry team to start a mental health ministry from scratch, by teaching a sermon series on emotional health, sharing genuine stories of hope & healing, having a training seminar for group leaders, and starting a support group in the Fall of 2023. Show Notes
- [June 2023 Update for CAMH (Christian Asian Mental Health)](https://erasingshame.com/june-2023-update-for-camh-christian-asian-mental-health/): Get the latest news about how CAMH (Christian Asian Mental Health) is collaborating and partnering, resourcing and co-creating mental health ministries with churches around the USA. DJ Chuang, Director of CAMH (Christian Asian Mental Health) and Host of the Erasing Shame podcast, invites your feedback and to partner with Erasing Shame and CAMH for the wellenss and fitness of all. Sounds great, right? Show Notes Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health by Dr. Thomas Insel https://amzn.to/4206W3u Testimony of DJ Chuang Mental Health Ministry at Grace Ministry New Jersey graceministrych.org/mental-health Partner & Donate to CAMH https://camh.network/donate
- [Addictions made him feel more shame, not less; but Sam found healing & freedom and you can too](https://erasingshame.com/addictions-made-him-feel-more-shame-not-less-but-sam-found-healing-freedom-and-you-can-too/): Sam Louis, author of the new book, “Passport to Shame: From Asian Immigrant to American Addict,” shares his life story in the book and on this podcast episode. The Kindle eBook is available on June 6, 2023; and you can order the printed paperback book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3KN4rM7 Book review in International Examiner- Passport to Shame: From Asian Immigrant to American Addict is a candid memoir about healing and mental health Connect with Sam Louie—psychotherapist, author, and speaker on issues related to Asian shame, addictions, and trauma—at louieassociates.com Read articles by Sam Louie at psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/sam-louie-ma-lmhc Previously on Erasing Shame Sam […]
- [How Going Through Anxiety Means Growing (Rather Than Just Getting Rid of It)](https://erasingshame.com/how-going-through-anxiety-means-growing-rather-than-just-getting-rid-of-it/): Listen to this insightful conversation with Curtis Chang, author of a brand new book, ⁠The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best Self⁠, just released on May 16, 2023. And, you’ll also want to enroll in the 7-week online course at https://redeemingbabel.org/product/anxiety/ This episode contains an excerpt from the Good Faith podcast https://redeemingbabel.org/podcasts/anxiety-as-opportunity/ from October 2022, used with permission. More Recent Conversations with Curtis Chang about The Anxiety Opportunity
- [How Grace Heals Your Shame to Become the Best Version of Yourself](https://erasingshame.com/how-grace-heals-your-shame-to-become-the-best-version-of-yourself/): Ken Shigematsu is the author of the newly-released book, “Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self,” and we talk about his journey as an author, the difference between unhealthy and healthy shame, and how to experience the grace and power to become your true self, the best version of yourself, the person God created you to be! Show Notes Ken Shigematsu is Senior Pastor at Tenth Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and you can connect Ken Shigematsu on Twitter @KenShigematsu Books By Ken Shigematsu
- [Did you know mindfulness is actually Christian? Regina Chow Trammel explains all](https://erasingshame.com/did-you-know-mindfulness-is-actually-christian-regina-chow-trammel-explains-all/): Dr. Regina Chow Trammel talks with DJ Chuang about how mindfulness is actually Christian. Are you not surprised? Regina is co-author of “A Counselor’s Guide to Christian Mindfulness: Engaging the Mind, Body, and Soul in Biblical Practices and Therapies” (or Audible audiobook) and you can connect with her at reginachowtrammel.com | PLUS, Kindle eBook on sale (just $3.99, as of May 11, 2023) And watch Regina’s popular TEDx talk about mindfulness to deal with everyday pressures and stress
- [Free Online Summit about Church and Mental Health](https://erasingshame.com/free-online-summit-about-church-and-mental-health/): FREE Mental Health Virtual Summit for Church Leaders on May 18-19, 2023 with a diverse speakers lineup, including many Asian Americans • register for free right now at thriveandcultivate.com Thank you Kenny Jahng of Big Click Syndicate for hosting this event and the partnership with Erasing Shame podcast, a digital outreach of Christian Asian Mental Health
- [2 Asian American Guys in Chairs Talking Over Coffee about Mental Health](https://erasingshame.com/2-asian-american-guys-in-chairs-talking-over-coffee-about-mental-health/): Bobby Deng sits down with DJ Chuang to talk about Asian American mental health, their advocacy efforts, lived experiences, their Christian faith, and much more. This is probably the longest episode of the season and the first in-person conversation that wasn’t recorded on zoom, for those of you keeping score at home. (let us know gently if we’re wrong about this.) Show Notes Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC) https://www.asianmhc.org + TransformAsian 2023 on May 6, 2023 Christian Asian Mental Health (CAMH) https://camh.network Bobby Deng’s Mental Health Journey Pt. 1https://bobatious.medium.com/my-mental-health-journey-pt-1-3cff9834d02e + Part 2 (Performance) https://bobatious.medium.com/my-mental-health-journey-pt-2-performance-3a659d1a0e9f + Part 3 (Friendships) https://bobatious.medium.com/my-mental-health-journey-pt-3-friendships-393fd97f1208 Ramen Bros […]
- [What about Erasing Shame for Korean Americans? (s6e32)](https://erasingshame.com/what-about-erasing-shame-for-korean-americans/): Pastor John Shin, Connections Pastors at Saddleback Church, Irvine South campus, engages on a discussion about shame and Korean Americans. (He could write a much more witty description than DJ could here; when he does, we’ll update this.)
- [Beauty vs. Depression: a battle that wins you over (s6e31)](https://erasingshame.com/beauty-vs-depression-a-battle-that-wins-you-over/): The ever creative Brian S. Chan—Pastor, Professor, Author, Artist, Martial Artist—shares his keen insights about the power of beauty to win over depression, those dark feelings and negative thoughts that inconveniently keeps us stuck. We explore various aspects of beauty, truth, goodness, immersive visuals, the creative arts, kinesthetics, and much more.
- [When All's Said and Done, What is God Doing Anyways (s6e30)](https://erasingshame.com/when-alls-said-and-done-what-is-god-doing-anyways/): Jenn Suen Chen (a spiritual director, international speaker, enneagram coach, and writer) joins DJ Chuang to wrap up this conversation series about spiritual formation and what God is doing in us, with us, and through us. Plus, a mention about a new book that Jenn is authoring. • Catch the entire series at https://erasingshame.com/tag/jenn-suen-chen/ • Connect with Jenn Suen Chen via https://www.jennsuenchen.com Spiritual Formation Series with Jenn Suen Chen
- [When God is Remaking You Into a Better Version of You (s6e29)](https://erasingshame.com/when-god-is-remaking-you-into-a-better-version-of-you/): Jenn Suen Chen (a spiritual director, international speaker, enneagram coach, and writer) joins DJ Chuang to continue this conversation series about the fourth stage of her spiritual formation paradigm, remaking. Oh it’s so glorious when God is remaking all things new, especially you and me. • Catch the entire series at https://erasingshame.com/tag/jenn-suen-chen/ • Connect with Jenn Suen Chen via https://www.jennsuenchen.com Spiritual Formation Series with Jenn Suen Chen
- [How to Know When You Experience Awakening in Your Spiritual Life (s6e28)](https://erasingshame.com/how-to-known-when-you-experience-awakening-in-your-spiritual-life/): Jenn Suen Chen (a spiritual director, international speaker, enneagram coach, and writer) joins DJ Chuang to continue this conversation series about the four stages of spiritual formation. Awakening is the third stage, following shaping and undoing. Most of us want to grow spiritually; here’s how you know what it looks and feels like, and when it’s happening. • Connect with Jenn Suen Chen via https://www.jennsuenchen.com Spiritual Formation Series with Jenn Suen Chen
- [when one's spiritual life goes through times of shaping and undoing (s6e27)](https://erasingshame.com/when-ones-spiritual-life-goes-through-times-of-shaping-and-undoing/): Jenn Suen Chen explains the second of four stages in her spiritual formation paradigm: undoing. By sharing our real life experiences of going through the stages of shaping and undoing, these first 2 stages, we learn how it looks and feels when God is working in our lives during times like these. • Connect with Jenn Suen Chen at https://www.jennsuenchen.com Spiritual Formation Series with Jenn Suen Chen
- [Mental Health Training for Korean American Churches](https://erasingshame.com/mental-health-training-for-korean-american-churches/): Jiwon Woo, Program Director at Mustard Seed Generation, explains how their mental health training is equipping churches to address mental health issues in congregations and communities around the USA. The next 7-week training starts on April 7th, 2023. Get all the details and register at https://learn.mustardseedgeneration.org Early bird registration is coming up on March 17th, 2023, and our Erasing Shame audience get a special $50 discount! Listen for the coupon code. 총 7주간의 프로그램을 통해 한인 교회 지도자 여러분들이 정신건강 전문가분들을 통해 효율적으로 이슈를 다룰 수 있는 방안을 배워나갑니다. Show Notes Mustard Seed Generation (MSG) mustardseedgeneration.org Pastor Jin Lee shares more […]
- [Having a Dynamic Spiritual Life instead of a Dull one (s6e25)](https://erasingshame.com/having-a-dynamic-spiritual-life-instead-of-a-dull-one/): Jenn Suen Chen (a spiritual director, international speaker, enneagram coach, and writer) joins DJ Chuang for a conversation series about spiritual life. • Connect with Jenn Suen Chen via https://www.jennsuenchen.com Spiritual Formation Series with Jenn Suen Chen
- [Let's talk about Mental and Emotional Health in New York City on March 18th](https://erasingshame.com/lets-talk-about-mental-and-emotional-health-in-new-york-city-on-march-18th/): Phyllis Myung and DJ Chuang invites you to join us for this in-person event on March 18th, 2023 in New York City, New York – “Have You Eaten? A Mental & Emotional Health Symposium for Asian American Christians” – Register for free at asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/health-symposium – space is limited Show Notes
- [How We're Made to Belong to a Healthy Community and 5 Steps to Cultivating One (s6e23)](https://erasingshame.com/how-were-made-to-belong-to-a-healthy-community-and-5-steps-to-cultivating-one/): David Kim, author of the new book, “Made to Belong: Five Practices for Cultivating Community in a Disconnected World” shares his life experiences that led up to writing this valuable resource for church leaders and followers of Christ to practical and doable ways to overcome loneliness in our times. Recorded live on YouTube. Show Notes David Kim’s website davidjanghyunkim.com + follow on Instagram @davidjanghyunkim David Kim is discipleship pastor at WestGate Church (Silicon Valley, California) David Kim’s other book: A Kids Book About Change – selected as #OprahsFavoriteThings list of 2020! These Things Ruined My Life – David Kim’s video clip […]
- [Talking about Spiritual Abuse to Begin Erasing Its Shame and Harm (s6e22)](https://erasingshame.com/talking-about-spiritual-abuse-to-begin-erasing-its-shame-and-harm/): Where do we even begin to tackle this huge topic? We’re going to begin by presenting the entire episode of The Same Boat Podcast that talks about Spiritual Abuse in the immigrant Asian church. This episode features a conversation with Dr. Roy Kim (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at New Legacy Family Counseling), Pastor Wilson Wang (lead pastor of Renew Church OC in Fullerton CA), and Jenna Fu. Thanks to The Same Boat Podcast for permission to syndicate their episode.  Alternatively, watch the video of The Same Boat Podcast episode on Spiritual Abuse at youtube.com/watch?v=vuZWq-Nm7vg Show Notes Roy Kim of New […]
- [Healing from trauma is possible and here's where to start (s6e21)](https://erasingshame.com/healing-from-trauma-is-possible-and-heres-where-to-start/): Many of us Asians and Asian Americans have experienced trauma in our lives, from recent events as well as from past events, possibly even from generations past. This short episode answers 2 basic questions: What is trauma? How do we begin to heal from our trauma? Thanks to the Trauma Healing Institute traumahealingbasics.org and their free resources via Creative Commons share-alike license, they share 3 questions to ask someone who is hurting. Learn how to listen to people who are in pain. And we close this episode with a reading of the Asian American Christian Collaborative Statement on the Gun Violence […]
- [Why Becoming a Mother is So Challenging with Fertility Issues and More](https://erasingshame.com/why-becoming-a-mother-is-so-challenging-with-fertility-issues-and-more/): #CW (content warning: this episode talks about infertility and sexuality) Dr. Jessica Cho shares her experiences and research into options for women seeking to be a mother, but have infertility and fertility issues, and the many challenging considerations involved with options like domestic adoption through the child welfare system, foster children, international cross-cultural adoption, fertility treatment, or remaining childless. We talk about how this affects our faith and identity in Christ, and how God gives hope in the midst of one’s sorrows, griefs, and yearnings. Show Notes Dr. Jessica Cho – A New Leaf Counseling More Than Love: Adopting and Surviving […]
- [Improving Mental Health for Asian Americans and Our Pursuit of Happiness](https://erasingshame.com/improving-mental-health-for-asian-americans-and-our-pursuit-of-happiness/): Dr. David Chao shares about the pioneering work of the Center of Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary that’s paving the way for Asian Americans to more fully experience the abundant life. These four main focal areas are: race, mental health, discipleship, and leadership. And, you’re invited to join a free online conference on January 19, 2023, “The Pursuit of Asian American Happiness: Improving Mental Health in the Asian American Church” to get inspired and equipped – get more info and register at https://pts.events/2023-mental-health-conference/ Show Notes book: “Racial Melancholia, Racial Dissociation: On the Social and Psychic Lives of Asian Americans” […]
- [How to have family time that is full of delight instead of duty (s6e18)](https://erasingshame.com/how-to-have-family-time-that-is-full-of-delight-instead-of-duty/): Yes we Asian and Asian Americans have strong family values, but that often comes out of duty rather than delight. For those of us who are young parents, the question to consider is this: when our children grow up, with they love being with us, or will it feel like an obligation? Dr. Jessica Cho shares about how to grow relationships by practicing emotional availability during those early years of parenting young children, and how that’s so valuable in the long run. And then when those children become adults, the’ll love being with their parents, and vice versa, full of joy […]
- [How to Get What You Really Want in a Marriage? (s6e17)](https://erasingshame.com/how-to-get-what-you-really-want-in-a-marriage/): Dr. Jessica Cho chats with DJ Chuang about how marriage can be much more than a perfunctory or functional stage of life between adulting and parenting. Listen to this episode for how you can enjoy your marriage with your partner and experience the naked-and-unashamed intimacy that the Bible talks about in the beginning. Learn what emotional connectedness looks and feels like up close. Show Notes Dr. Jessica Cho – A New Leaf Counseling anewleafcounseling.org 
- [Family Time around Christmas Doesn't Have to be Dramatic Like K-Drama](https://erasingshame.com/family-time-around-christmas-doesnt-have-to-be-dramatic-like-k-drama/): Jeanie Chang of Noona’s Noonchi chats with DJ Chuang about how the Christmas holidays is the annual tradition that gathers family together physically but sometimes it’s not the smoothest sleigh ride in town. How can being family time be a better opportunity for meaningful conversations and growing healthy relationships rather than steering into family drama? That’s what we talk about, having bite-sized morsels of intentional thoughts shared with kindness and firmness that have the potential to grow over time into the quality time, joy, and appreciation for the people we belong with in family. Show Notes Noona’s Noonchi noonasnoonchi.com • “a deep dive of your […]
- [From Marketing at MTV to Serving on the Mission Field and Working in Mental Health](https://erasingshame.com/going-from-marketing-at-mtv-to-serving-on-the-mission-field-and-working-in-mental-health/): Dr. Jessica Cho shares her back story of going from marketing at MTV to the mission field in Japan (where they used talk therapy as part of ministry outreach) and becoming a mental health professional, with a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree and also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Tuck in your earbuds and listen to quite the adventure in how faith and work come together in her life. We also discuss navigating the many roles and careers in the mental health world and how does someone choose or decide. Dr. Jessica Cho’s private practice is A New Leaf Counseling […]
- [The Best Way to Bring Mental Health to Korean Americans (s6e14)](https://erasingshame.com/the-best-way-to-bring-mental-health-to-korean-americans/): Pastor Jin Lee poignantly shares the urgent need for mental health among Korean American communities, opening with an alarming statistic. Jin serves as an executive board member of Mustard Seed Generation (MSG), a nonprofit ministry that is training Korean American churches to be strategically caring and supporting communities for those who struggle with mental health by providing all of its programming in English and Korean languages. MSG’s impact has already exceeded tens of thousands and recognized by national leaders.  And you don’t have to be Korean American to benefit from the valuable training and resources that MSG offers. Our hope is […]
- [How a Safe Community Gives Strength to Overcome Addictions and Mental Health Struggles](https://erasingshame.com/how-a-safe-community-gives-strength-to-overcome-addictions-and-mental-health-struggles/): NewStory Church in Los Angeles, California, hosts a ministry called Celebrate Recovery. One of its leaders, Peter Ma, talks about how it’s helped him and others in their process of becoming free from their hurts, habits, and hangups. Over its history, Celebrate Recovery has helped over 7 million people around the world experience freedom in Jesus Christ, and currently over 35,000 churches have a Celebrate Recovery (CR) ministry. Plus, Cultural Communities Connections hosts a monthly live virtual event, to share resources specific to communities with Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, black, latino, indigenous, and other people of color.
- [How to Take Good Care of Self and Others, with Pastor Daniel Im  (s6e12)](https://erasingshame.com/how-to-take-good-care-of-self-and-others-with-pastor-daniel-im/): Daniel Im (Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Alberta, Canada) talks about how he manages his life, marriage, and ministry in one of the most stressful jobs there is.  He describes how he does so much—authoring books, podcasting, pastoring, parenting, and more. And we learn about how he stays healthy emotionally and mentally, why it’s important for a pastor to have a counselor and see a therapist, as well as how to talk about difficult topics like mental health in church.  Show Notes • “Asking for a Friend” – message series https://beulah.ca/asking-for-a-friend/• Beulah Alliance Church https://beulah.ca/• Daniel Im https://www.danielim.com/ Books […]
- [Why becoming new parents is so overwhelmingly difficult (s6e11)](https://erasingshame.com/why-becoming-new-parents-is-so-overwhelmingly-difficult/): Hannah Lee Sandoval shares her experiences with something called post-partum depression and why becoming a mother and even becoming a new father can be so difficult and overwhelming after the baby is born. What is indeed a very joyous occasion can often be a very emotionally distressful time also. Learn how young parents can get through this new season of life and how others can better care and suppport the new moms and dads. Show Notes
- [Living well with ADHD - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder](https://erasingshame.com/living-well-with-adhd-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/): Hannah Lee Sandoval describes her experience of being diagnosed during her college years, and how she’s better managed her symptoms through therapy and medication to living well. How did it help or hurt to be part of a church community? Listen to find out.
- [How Asian American churches and Christian counselors can work better together](https://erasingshame.com/how-asian-american-churches-and-christian-counselors-can-work-better-together/): “Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity.” (Psalm 133:1) While 90% of Americans recognize that America has a mental health crisis, a powerful solution can effectively help many when churches and counselors creatively work together. Lighthouse Counseling Network was launched with just before the pandemic in 2020 by a handful of churches based in New Jersey.  Listen in on this conversation with Pastor Dave Park of Mosaic Christian Fellowship and Dr. John Huh, Director of Lighthouse to follow their adventure of faith as a pressing need and a dream came together.  We pray that […]
- [Real Talk with Pastor Steve Choi about Pandemic Fatigue, Getting Help, Staying Healthy & Strong](https://erasingshame.com/real-talk-with-pastor-steve-choi-about-pandemic-fatigue-getting-help-staying-healthy-strong/): Pastors Sam Yoon and Steve Choi (Crossway Church, Brea, California) have honest conversations about pastoring well through thick and thin, ups and downs, learning how to ask for help, being human and healthy.  Just past the halfway mark, Pastor Steve shares many golden words of wisdom and lessons learned from pastoring since 1994 as an Asian American of Korean heritage, all the more important and valuable in this day and age when we’re seeing burnouts and scandals left and right.
- [Where Pastors and Their Spouses Can Have a Safe Space to Talk and Get Care (s6e07)](https://erasingshame.com/where-pastors-and-their-spouses-can-have-a-safe-space-to-talk-and-get-care/): Diana Sun and Sam Lee of Standing Stone Ministry elaborate on how they’re a part of a most wonderful ministry that shepherd shepherds, caring and supporting pastors, ministry leaders, and their spouses, to stay healthy, to prevent burnout, and to not carry their burdens alone.  Learn how it’s become even more stressful for pastors and families during and after the coronavirus pandemic; and how Standing Stone Ministry is helping pastors get through these challenging times. Plus, it’s all FREE to pastors because of generous donors that make it possible. Pastors, don’t wait until you’re in crisis before you reach out. If […]
- [Mental Health Matters for Pastors and Church Leaders with Sam Yoon (s6e06)](https://erasingshame.com/mental-health-matters-for-pastors-and-church-leaders-with-sam-yoon/): Co-hosts Pastor Sam Yoon and DJ Chuang will have conversations about pastors, church leaders, and mental health throughout the month of October, on this occasion of National Clergy Appreciation Month. We discuss how pastors can have healthier lives amidst a very stressful and demanding vocation, and where their help can come from. SHOW NOTES Pastor Sam Yoon https://www.samuelyoon.com/ Sam Yoon’s book, “Your First Year As a Campus Pastor: A Practical Leadership Guide to Build a Healthy Team and Culture“ List of Pastoral Care Ministries and Resourceshttps://mentalhealth.bible/care/ Caring for Pastors and their Families https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/church/ Background music = Cello Suite no. 1 – […]
- [Insights from a Suicide Attempt Survivor (s6e05)](https://erasingshame.com/insights-from-a-suicide-attempt-survivor/): #CW #TW Trigger Warning: Attempted Suicide Next Gen Pastor Phyllis Myung speaks personally from her lived experiences of surviving suicide attempts and what it was like to be at that moment of despair, being overwhelmed with pain.  By the grace of God, working hard to find her way to living healthy now, she shares what can save the life of someone who might have suicidal ideation and normal struggles with the stresses of everyday life – whether that’s school, work, marriage, or family. Thank you Phyllis, for sharing words of life. Show Notes • Are you in a crisis? Please call […]
- [Asian American Father and Son Talk about Depression and Suicide (s6e04)](https://erasingshame.com/asian-american-father-and-son-talk-about-depression-and-suicide/): #CW #TW trigger warning: depression, suicide, suicidal ideation. DJ Chuang and his Son Jeremiah Chuang (Chinese American) talk about depression and suicidal ideation, based on their lived experiences and how they’ve been impacted by suicide loss, and suicide prevention warning signs. SHOW NOTES • DJ’s personal crisis in 2017 djchuang.com/my2017 • Are you in a crisis? Please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Or, contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. • September is National Suicide Prevention Month. • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org #RealConvo Guides from AFSP
- [Starting a Mental Health Ministry in an ethnic Asian Church (s6e03)](https://erasingshame.com/starting-a-mental-health-ministry-in-an-ethnic-asian-church/): Having a mental health ministry in any church can be very challenging. It’s all the more challenging in ethnic Asian American churches because of our cultural contexts.  We take a closer look at the practical details for how to start a mental health ministry in an ethic Asian church, based on the experiences at Chinese Christian Church of Thousand Oaks, in California. You’ll hear about the divine provisions that made it possible for mental health to be addressed in their church; and then again, isn’t all that we have a gift and provision of God anyways? Our hope is that your […]
- [When a family member dies by suicide (s6e02)](https://erasingshame.com/when-a-family-member-dies-by-suicide/): #CW Content Warning #TW Trigger Warning: Suicides.  How do you make sense of your own life and everything else in world, when someone you love dies by suicide? Research has found that each suicide affects around 115 lives, with 1 in 5 reporting that this experience had a devastating impact. Korean American Erica Kang opens up and shares her poignantly honest story of surviving suicides in her very own family. She shares how she got through those devastating hard times and what she does to stay healthy and caring for herself and others.  Our prayer is that her honesty will empower […]
- [Introduction: Encouraging Christian Asian Mental Health](https://erasingshame.com/introduction-encouraging-christian-asian-mental-health/): Introducing a new chapter of the Erasing Shame podcast, as we embark on a faith adventure to advance compassion and care for Asians and Asian Americans. Listen to how this nationwide initiative will bring together collaboration in our communities to help nearly a million people in experiencing the abundant life. Welcome to Season 6! Show Notes Asian American mental health podcasts
- [Sneak Peek: Leap of Faith into a New Chapter](https://erasingshame.com/sneak-peek-leap-of-faith-into-a-new-chapter/): Be among the first to hear what’s coming next for the Erasing Shame podcast, as we take a leap of faith into a new chapter and venture into new challenges and horizons. Listen in with co-hosts DJ Chuang, George Xiong, and Hannah Lee Sandoval. As they say, we’re building the plane as it flies. Wheeeee…. 
- [Emily Wu Truong Speaks from Personal Experiences about Mental Health](https://erasingshame.com/erasing-shame-with-emily-wu-truong/): Emily Wu Truong childhood wasn’t easy as a Taiwanese-American for so many reasons, being compared to high achievers, having depression, got bullied, and other challenges. Through the support of friends and personal growth, she’s become a mental health advocate and motivational speaker in the San Gabriel Valley area, outside of Los Angeles, for almost a decade. She shares poignantly on this episode of Erasing Shame about finding self-worth, dreaming big, and helping others through life’s ups and downs. Show Notes Like on Facebook facebook.com/emilywspeaks Emily Wu Troung on YouTube youtube.com/c/EmilyWuTruong 2015 interview kingsriverlife.com/10/10/mental-health-advocate-emily-wu-truong/ #article Life Lessons Beyond the Holiday Blues
- [When is the best time for Asian Americans to talk about mental health?](https://erasingshame.com/when-is-the-best-time-for-asian-americans-to-talk-about-mental-health/): Japanese-American therapist Robyn Tamanaha talks with Erasing Shame co-host DJ Chuang during the month of May—AAPI heritage month and mental health month about those 2 themes. We chat about what helps Asian Americans most to get that first appointment with a therapist or counselor, the difference between Bipolar Disorder I and Bipolar II, some books Robyn’s reading, and how she hosts 2 podcasts, and more. Show Notes Robyn Tamanaha’s website: robyntamanahatherapy.comRobyn Tamanaha on Instagram: instagram.com/robyntamanahatherapy Conversations with a Therapist https://www.youtube.com/@conversationswithatherapis9582 Books Between Sessions website: https://www.booksbetweensessions.comBooks Between Sessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksbetweensessionsBooks Between Sessions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksbetweensessionsBooks Between Sessions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@booksbetweensessions21 Open Mind Night Instagram: […]
- [A Woman's Spiritual Journey of Finding Her True Self](https://erasingshame.com/a-womans-spiritual-journey-of-finding-her-true-self/): Are you worn down from trying to fulfill your parents’ expectations? Your Asian community’s expectations? Your manager’s expectations? Even God’s expectations? On this special episode of Erasing Shame, Eunice Lee (author of “More Christ, More Me: One Woman’s Spiritual Journey of Finding Her True Self“) talks with co-host Hannah Lee Sandoval about her experiences of erasing shame and feeling not enough, towards a fulfilling life of healing, health, and freedom. Show Notes Eunice Lee website www.byeunicelee.com • @euniceleeauthor on Instagram Eunice’s Book: More Christ, More Me: One Woman’s Spiritual Journey of Finding Her True Self
- [Season 5 Finale: Highlights & Reflections](https://erasingshame.com/season-5-finale-highlights-reflections/): Our foursome (Hannah Lee Sandoval, George Xiong, Leah Abraham, and DJ Chuang) chat one last time for Season 5 of Erasing Shame. Top 10 Episodes of Season 5
- [How Do Lament and Thanksgiving Go Together? (s5e12)](https://erasingshame.com/lament-and-thanksgiving/): What does lament and Thanksgiving have to do with shame? That’s what our four co-hosts explore and discover on this November episode. You’ll have to watch and listen to see how it unfolds! Plus, you can support the work of Erasing Shame with your tax-deductible donation – go to erasingshame.com/donate
- [Why are we afraid to talk about our fears? (s5e11)](https://erasingshame.com/why-are-we-afraid-to-talk-about-our-fears/): What is the deal with our fears, phobia, anxiety, and shame? Yes, fear is a natural part of our humanity and it’s designed to protect us from dangers and threats. Fear triggers that instant jolt to get our attention and put our muscles into action, whether fight or flight, or paralyzing us into stillness like freeze or shutdown. Our foursome talk about the fearsome on this edition of Erasing Shame. Listen in on the convo with Hannah Lee Sandoval, George Xiong, Leah Abraham, and DJ Chuang to get perspectives on fear and to learn the one question that helps someone to […]
- [Erasing shame about sex and sexuality (s5e10)](https://erasingshame.com/erasing-shame-about-sex-and-sexuality/): Erasing Shame pulls back the curtains and talks with Tara Teng, an Embodiment Coach who works in the intersections of spirituality and sexuality. Co-hosts Leah, George, and DJ chat with Tara for over an hour about a whole bunch of things, too many to name, here’s some of the topics we explored: how we learn about sex, men and women, fetishes, desires, why the body matters more than we’ll ever know, compare & contrast between sex and sexuality, how it affects everything in life, mental health, and so much more. Oh my! Show Notes Tara Teng’s website tarateng.com + @misstarateng on […]

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- [History](https://erasingshame.com/about/history/): The Erasing Shame podcast was launched in February 2018. Erasing shame is about having honest talk for healthy living—emotionally, relationally, mentally, and personally. Season 8 • Aggie Park talkin’ about Raw, Real, & Redeemed: Christian Faith, Struggles, and what We Don’t Talk About Enough Season 7 • Victoria exploring Christian Asian mental health Season 6 • encouraging Christian Asian Mental Health Season 5 • different perspectives discussing what matters—with 4 co-hosts: Hannah Lee Sandoval, George Xiong, Leah Abraham, and DJ Chuang. SEASON 4 • 2020 In season 4, co-hosts Helen Choi (Korean Canadian) and DJ Chuang (Chinese American) take a journey of […]
- [About](https://erasingshame.com/about/): We are erasing shame through honest talk for healthy living—emotionally, mentally, spiritually, relationally, and personally, so Asian Americans and non-Asians alike can go from merely surviving to growing and thriving. In September 2022, Erasing Shame turned a new chapter to focus on encouraging Christian Asian mental health, seeing how many other great podcasts are addressing mental health for Asian Americans. In previous seasons of Erasing Shame, we covered many different aspects and dimensions of shame. Our conversations aimed to help people take steps towards healthy living and becoming more whole. Read this brief history of our past 5 seasons. Plus, we […]
- [Erasing Shame podcast](https://erasingshame.com/): Subscribe About Erasing Shame podcast is the digital outreach of Christian Asian Mental Health. Learn More » Latest Episodes • • • Featured on Apple Podcasts in 2021 Comments about Erasing Shame As a Filipino American business leader & married with 3 kids, I’ve been listening to Erasing Shame and it has really been helping me to process so many things in my life, past and present. I’m telling all my family and friends about it! Thanks for the openness to share. I sure hope this starts conversations that can help many more others. Thanks again for this space you are […]
- [Erasing Shame • Season 7](https://erasingshame.com/season7/): Season 7 has Victoria behind the mic exploring Christian Asian mental health, plus a handful of bonus episodes with special guests interspersed. Rest: Season 7 Episode 1 Why’s it so hard to care for Asian American seniors Emotion as a Strength (s7e02) An Inside Look at Tapestry LA’s Mental Health Ministry Seasonal and Long Term Community Part 1 (s7e03) the pain and shame of loneliness, with Prasanta Verma How could perfectionism be a good thing? Surprising insights with Faith Chang An Introduction to Biblical Lament (s7e04) Why People Don’t Get Help for Their Mental Health with Dr. Brian Licuanan Pastors’ Kids […]
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- [Season 5 of Erasing Shame](https://erasingshame.com/season5/): The fifth season of the Erasing Shame podcast—diverse perspectives discussing what matters—conversations with co-hosts Hannah Lee Sandoval, George Xiong, Leah Abraham, and DJ Chuang.
- [Season 4 of Erasing Shame](https://erasingshame.com/season4/): The fourth season of the Erasing Shame podcast—journey of healing around the world—is co-hosted by Helen Choi and DJ Chuang. Introducing Season 4 of Erasing Shame (ep01) Holidays, Hurts, and Healing (s4e03) How do you heal from racialized trauma? (s4e04) How to Be Fully Human (s4e05) How to Tell Your Asian Parents about Depression (s4e06) How to best support your friends who are going through anxiety during Coronavirus (s4e07) Getting out from the shame of human sex trafficking (s4e08) 7 Practical Self-Care Tips in Stressful Times (s4e09) Andrew Yang addresses emotional debt (s4e10) When your loving family had traumatized you unknowingly […]
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- [#BOL1122](https://erasingshame.com/live/): Resources Mentioned View the slides Erasing Shame about Mental Health in Asian American Communities – Watch or listen to this series Sources of Strength Recognizing Suicidal Behavior & Suicide Warning Signs (WebMD) DJ’s Book & Contact Info MultiAsian.Church – Download the digital version free by using code BOL1122 during checkout Contact DJ Chuang <djchuang@gmail.com> or 949-243-7260
- [Season 3 of Erasing Shame](https://erasingshame.com/season3/): The third season of the Erasing Shame podcast—honest talk for healthy living, growing, and thriving—is co-hosted by Nancy Ly and DJ Chuang. Growing and Thriving – Season 3 Opener What Brené Brown Overlooks about Shame (s3e02) Healthy ways to release painful and toxic emotions (s3e03) If your family history has dysfunction and trauma (s3e04) Identifying Cultural Shame in Your Life (s3e05) Why and How Honest Conversations are Erasing Shame (s3e06) How High Achievers Can Mask Mental Health Issues (s3e07) How Truth and Lies Get Distorted with Shame (s3e08) Authenticity and leadership as an Asian American (s3e09) Shame and Technology (s3e10) Faith […]
- [Resources](https://erasingshame.com/resources/): Looking for good and useful resources about healthy living—relationally, emotionally, mentally, and personally? When people seek healthy living, shame most often keeps people from getting help for those who struggle with mental health. There are mental health and mental illness resources that are helpful to all ethnicities and background. There are also some mental health resources that are designed specifically to Asian Americans. This page will be a curation of mental health resources for Asian Americans that speak directly to their social, relational, and cultural context. Search for more resources for Asian Americans mental health on duckduckgo.com General Health-Related Resources California […]
- [Seen Series](https://erasingshame.com/seen/): “Seen” is a special series hosted by Eunice Lee; you can consider it a sub-podcast.  “Seen” takes different elements of places we feel unseen and unknown and highlights that there are messages of shame. [Seen 1] A Conversation about Race, Power and Privilege in the Asian-American Experience with Adrian Pei [Seen 2] Developing Effective Cancer Treatments for Asian Americans with Dr. Colleen Nguyen [Seen 3] Hollywood Representation & Crazy Rich Asians with Rebecca Sun [Seen 4] A Conversation About Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with Emily Schnitger [Seen 5] Teaching Students about Authenticity and Courage in Class with Shelia Sutton, who worked […]
- [Season 2 of Erasing Shame](https://erasingshame.com/season2/): The second season of the Erasing Shame podcast was co-hosted by Maylee Chang and DJ Chuang. Season 2 Opener of Erasing Shame (s2e01) Learn More about Hmong Americans with Dr. Pang Rhodes (s2e02) Refugees Experience More Trauma and Shame (s2e03) How many positive aspects of shame can you count? (s2e04) My Painful and Shameful Day in Atlanta (s2e05) What if shame happened in a leadership context? (s2e06) with Margaret Yu Home for the holidays, and more? (s2e07) Why it’s harder for Filipino-Americans to talk about shame (s2e08) with Grace Sangalang Ng Shame, singleness, and the holidays (s2e09) Are your painful feelings […]
- [Season 1 of Erasing Shame](https://erasingshame.com/season1/): The first season of the Erasing Shame podcast was co-hosted by DJ Chuang and Eunice Lee. What is shame? What it looks like and feels like? Episode 1 Unearthing our Humanness: Episode 2 Not Belonging Anywhere: Episode 3 Feeling Worthless: Episode 4 After a Month of Talking about Shame: Episode 5 How can feeling the need to perform on the outside keep shame hidden on the inside? (Episode 6) with Natalie Hsieh Breaking Free of Shame and Anxiety: Episode 7 with Dr. Martin Hsia A community without shame? Episode 8 with Liz Lin Handling Questions about Shame: Episode 9 Parenting without […]
- [Erasing Shame about Mental Health in Asian American Communities](https://erasingshame.com/mental-health-asian-americans/): Produced in collaboration with Asian American Christian Counseling Service and made possible by California Mental Health Services Authority. Episode Guide Introducing this series, Erasing Shame about Mental Health in Asian American Communities Finding Strength to Recover from Anxiety – Annie Choi The surprising truth about depression for Japanese Americans – Dr. Rie Mizuki Korean American Pressures to be Perfect – Andrew What if saving sex for marriage isn’t so great? – Hanna Family Feelings of Insecurity are Contagious – Dan Jeung When Her Secret Life Fell Apart, She Couldn’t Hide Anymore – Karis Going to College was the Hardest Thing in Her Life […]
- [2018 Summer Series Statistics](https://erasingshame.com/sss/): Erasing Shame about Mental Health – Series Podcast Statistics (data from Facebook page facebook.com/erasingshame) This “Pressured to be Perfect” video with Andrew was most popular, reaching almost 10,000 people and the most social actions (likes, clicks, shares). (data from YouTube youtube.com/erasingshame) (data from podcast feed) (data from erasingshame.com website)
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