Dec 22, 2025
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talks with filmmaker and sports producer Jon Hill to explore how identity, loss, and creativity have shaped his life and work. Jon opens up about his mixed-race heritage—growing up with a Thai mother and an American father whose love story began in...
Dec 15, 2025
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Ellen Huet dive deep into the intersection of mental health, culture, and the emotional toll of investigative journalism. From the personal challenges of reporting on trauma to the hidden world of wellness cults, this conversation offers a raw and insightful...
Dec 3, 2025
Join Dr. Stephanie J. Wong and Norman Chen, CEO of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), as they dive deep into the pressing issues facing Asian + American communities today, with a special focus on mental health, youth leadership, and breaking stereotypes. This episode explores the intersection of culture, identity,...
Oct 9, 2025
Healing from Narcissistic
Trauma as an Immigrant
In this heartfelt episode, Agatha Peters shares her journey of
overcoming narcissistic abuse within a collectivist, immigrant
family. She unpacks the emotional toll of growing up with a
narcissistic parent, how culture shapes our understanding of
parenting, and her path...
Aug 6, 2025
Today, we welcome Elizabeth Akua-Nyarko Patterson to the show.
Following an accident and a skull fracture, she advanced her
education. She is the founder and executive director of
the Girls education initiative of Ghana (GEIG), providing
academic and financial support for girls including applicants with
special needs,...