Welcome to Season 2 of the RAW Podcast.

Season 1 of the RAW Podcast kicked off in 2019 with the pilot episode: “I’m Not a Good Asian Girl.”

Almost 2 years later, Stephanie reveals the racism, harassment, and gaslighting that caused her to quit her toxic job, leave the city of Houston, and launch this podcast series. Through the soothing guidance of guest host Peter, a scientific interview originally conducted to study instances of racism experienced by “Adult Children of Immigrants” turns into a healing conversation, a surprising realization, and potential spinoff series. 

What DO you want?
What do YOU want?
What do you WANT? 

When was the last time you thought about it?

After six months of just trying to survive and stay sane, a random encounter with a juggling club in the middle of Bryant Park in New York City has woken me up again.

Here ends Season 1 of the Get Raw Podcast! 

“Being Black shouldn’t be exhausting. Racism is exhausting.”

Omar shares what it’s like growing up Black in America and why this movement isn’t about politics, but about humanity. What can the Asian (and non Asian) community to do be an ally? Listen, learn, and keep the pedal to the medal. Most of all, Omar shares the best tool we can arm ourselves with as a society.

Omar’s Book Recommendations
https://bookshop.org/lists/omar-s-picks

MLK on Riots:
https://time.com/3838515/baltimore-riots-language-unheard-quote/

Talk to your ESL family about BLM:
See this AMAZING Resource Compilation

Check your Asian Privilege:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/05/opinions/tou-thao-asian-american-solidarity-with-black-americans-yang/index.html

Real Asian Dudes with HSP (Find out what it means to me).  Meet Terence and Michael, two amazing men who recently discovered they are a HSP (Highly Sensitive Person). What does it mean to be a male HSP, especially if you grow up in an Asian household that believes “men don’t cry?” Why is sensitivity something we should appreciate in others and honor within ourselves — now more than ever?  

• Resources:
  • https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive-man-truths/
  • https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/
  • https://introvertdear.com/news/the-difference-between-introverts-empaths-and-highly-sensitive-people/
• Terence’s Tinlun Studio:
  • https://www.tinlunstudio.com/
  • Personal Rec/Fav: https://shop.tinlunstudio.com/collections/tinlun/products/stress-reliever

Pandemic. Riots. Racism. Abuse. Trauma. Grief. Anxiety. Depression. Guilt. Anger. There a lot of bad things out there right now, guys. What do we do when we feel overwhelmed and confused by it all? (Also, raise your hands if you know where this phrase is from!)
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Three and a half years and lots of therapy later, Stephanie names her abuser online and addresses the flood of responses that result from that decision.

Why is it particularly difficult for the Asian community to talk about the horrors that lurk behind close doors? What happens when we start to talk openly and reveal names?

Fear, anxiety, guilt, shame, and righteous anger are only the beginning.

Sequel to “Please Just Listen” episode.

Trigger Warning: Physical, Mental, and Emotional Abuse.

Kobe Bryant. His death stirred up a lot of emotions, a lot of debate, and a lot of questions.  Ramneet is back and armed with rage, research, and rapid rhetoric as she leaves us with the unanswered question:

If someone can commit atrocities and still be worshiped upon their death, what message does that send? Where is the line?

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault & Rape. 

21–55% of Asian women in the U.S. report experiencing physical and/or sexual violence during their lifetime. So WHY is no one talking about it?

In this podcast, Kristal and Stephanie share personal stories of past abusive relationships, explain why it’s so hard to share, and discuss how we can be more supportive as a community to the (too) many survivors around us.

Trigger warning: Domestic Abuse

Links:
Short Doc w/ Christine Lee
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence
Domestic Violence Myths
More Myths 

Celebrating 15 years of friendship, Stephanie and Jenny dissect why it is that some friendships last while others wither. 

What DOES it take to be a good friend, stay a good friend, and communicate your needs – without being an asshole?  And if the friends in YOUR life aren’t boosting you up – maybe it’s time to ditch a b*tch? 

South Asian, East Asian, ALL first gen immigrant children have been warned at some point to ‘behave’ – lest ye be judged!

What impact does this mindset have on our mental health, our relationship with our parents, and our stressful strive towards perfection? What happens when we STOP letting our lives be dictated by the phrase: “What will people think?!”