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On International Women's Day, a narrated story about Mongolia's most renowned queen, Mandukhai Khutun, who lived from 1448-1510, and who united the warring Mongolian tribes 200 years after Genghis Khan. Then, a sobering look at the state of women's rights around the world today, and an invitation to keep pushing for the change we all need. Notes Interested in producing for Beyond Asian? We are looking to expand our production team! Details here: https://www.notion.so/senzhan/Beyond-Asian-Podcast-Seeks-Producer-9b7e3f628c5e4c9eabc4c9986da8e7b7 * News sources It’s International Women’s Day. How did women’s rights fare this year? https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/03/08/international-womens-day-iran-afghanistan-abortion/ UN secretary-general says women’s right are under threat https://apnews.com/article/un-gender-equality-womens-rights-c66860dda2e845b3ce27b536611d7814 Women March To Defend Rights Across Globe Mark Women's Day https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/women-march-to-defend-rights-across-globe-mark-womens-day-3844366 * Credits Tough Mothers, Amazing Stories of History's Mightiest Matriarchs, by Jason Porath: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35887203-tough-mothers Episode Art produced by Mid-journey

The month of May is Asian-American Pacific Islander month, but for those of us who might not see ourselves in these adjectives, I thought we could expand the description to TCA month - Third Culture Asian month! So, for Third Culture Asian month, I’d like to share with you 3 back-to-back episodes that together frame the topic of the healing of intercultural and intergenerational conflict in the global asian diaspora community. In the last of this 3-part series, we’re speaking with Dr. Julian Xue to explore the complexity of the arrival space for Asian immigrants in the West. We’ll hear his take on what happens at the intersection between a Confucian, Asian experience of reality, and one informed by Western theories of mind, and what this means for the treatment of mental health difficulties. * To learn about Julian's work in mental health, go to https://www.liberaclinic.com/our-team To hear his first episode on Beyond Asian, see Season 1, Episode 9a and b * To support this show as a patron, go to patreon.com/beyondasian.com * To leave me a voice message about this episode, go to speakpipe.com/beyondasian

The month of May is Asian-American Pacific Islander month, but for those of us who might not see ourselves in these adjectives, I thought we could expand the description to TCA month - Third Culture Asian month! So, for Third Culture Asian month, I’d like to share with you 3 back-to-back episodes that together frame the topic of the healing of intercultural and intergenerational conflict in the global asian diaspora community. On the second of this 3-part series, we’ll hear from Iris Chen, Chinese-American author of the book “Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent”, and the different approach that she takes to parenting, and how some traditional Asian values can be better understood from a more holistic perspective. * To learn about the Untigering movement, and to read Iris' book, go to untigering.com * To support this show as a patron, go to patreon.com/beyondasian.com * To leave me a voice message about this episode, go to speakpipe.com/beyondasian

The month of May is Asian-American Pacific Islander month, but for those of us who might not see ourselves in these adjectives, I thought we could expand the description to TCA month - Third Culture Asian month! So, for Third Culture Asian month, I’d like to share with you 3 back-to-back episodes that together frame the topic of the healing of intercultural and intergenerational conflict in the global asian diaspora community. On the first of this 3-part series, Chinese-Canadian trauma recovery coach Sherry Yuan Hunter shares what she’s seen from having worked intimately with a range of Asian clients around the world to help understand and heal the root causes of intergenerational trauma. * To learn about Sherry's Trauma Recovery Coaching, go to sandwichparenting.com * To support this show as a patron, go to patreon.com/beyondasian.com * To leave me a voice message about this episode, go to speakpipe.com/beyondasian

By 17, Third Culture Kid Zac Steer had traveled to nearly 60 countries, and had lived for several years in China. What is returning to Canada like after such a journey? Check out this featurette of Third Culture Youth, on Beyond Asian

Welcome back for Season 2! After a long pandemic-induced break, we're back today with Hansol Seung, a Korean-German musician, to hear how he transformed an aggression on the street into a punkrock song. The single tells the story of anti-Asian racism from the perspective of Hansol (he/him), who is of Korean descent. SHORELINE teamed up with Asian-American Singer-Songwriter KOJI (they/them) to work on the song.  KOJI was born in Peixtin (Paxton) (or Harrisburg) PA and just recently came back from a long hiatus, releasing their most recent single “To Carry (On and On)”- a song about their experience as a member of the Asian diaspora, facing white supremacy and the movements to eradicate the conditions that create violence.  * SHOWNOTES Konichiwa Lyrics: Start another conversation about the place where I was born (but where are you really from?) I don’t really understand why you want to be in control Tell another joke that I’ve heard about a thousand times before your fingers stretch your eyes to mock mine you think like a dinosaur I don’t know how your head’s so old but you’re still young not in a good way, it’s all wrong your excuse and words mean nothing your ideas were broken by the test of time shout “konichiwa” and I swear one more time and I will lose my shit and fuck you up Okay I know, you’ve been asking out of interest low expectations, you compliment my language maybe at some point you should reflect on your choice to fetishize my skin (you speak so well) you’re just a clone of an older species you will go on and praise tradition I don’t know how your head’s so old but you’re still young not in a good way, it’s all wrong your excuse and words mean nothing your ideas were broken by the test of time shout “konichiwa” and I swear one more time and I will lose my shit and fuck you up stray for more, stray for love I know you’re smart at heart shed the skin, it’s embarrassing decenter, dismantle, abolish * SHORELINE’s website: shorelineband.com Instagrams: Band: @shoreline_band Hansol: @meatfreeyouth KOJI: @kojisaysaloha Label Shoreline: @end_hits_records Label KOJI: @getbetterrecords * WOC Podcasters Insiders: https://membership.wocpodcasters.co/bundles/insiders-membership?ref=9d91dc

Dear Listeners, this is a bonus episode for all of you on a topic close to my heart: Psychedelics. I was invited by Frank and Cynic to guest on their podcast, No Stone Unturned, to talk about my experiences with psychedelics, the differences between the classical psychedelics: LSD, Psilocybin Mushrooms, and Ayahuasca, how to prepare for a psychedelic journey, whether psychedelics are for everyone, and much more! Enjoy this fun bonus episode, and stay tuned for the next regular episode on Beyond Asian!

Part 2 of Episode 9 with Julian, the only Chinese-speaking psychiatrist in a large Canadian city will cover: - A psychiatric perspective on the trauma of immigration - The role of extended history on the Asian continent in shaping the mindsets of present-day immigrants - The shortcomings of both Eastern and Western frameworks in specifying the conditions for human flourishing - A helpful perspective on the role of shame in relation to the family Extending a hand to anyone struggling with mental health, and especially at the brink of suicidality

The Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989, a fractured childhood with memory loss, and recovering from the trauma of immigration. In Episode 9, Julian, the only Chinese-speaking psychiatrist in a large Canadian city weighs in on how the clashing of Western ideals with Confucian philosophy is at the heart of mental health issues amongst Asian immigrants and their families.

How did growing up in a Catholic-Muslim family lead to the discovery of sexual freedom for a young Indonesian woman? In Episode 8, Dewi tells the story of how she discovered her bisexuality despite a strict family and societal setting, and the freedoms she found upon leaving Indonesia.

TL;DL? - Episode 8 will be released in the week of July 26, 2020 - this episode was workshopped with the help of Bear Radio, and it'll be even better than the ones you've heard before! - Beyond Asian is partnering with and will be hosted by Bear Radio, Berlin's English Podcasting Network - Musical Interlude: "Hisen" by the late Susumu Yokota - See you in Episode 8!

What are Asians doing to find cultural fit in the online dating world? In Episode 7, I’m speaking with Hanmin Yang, the CEO of Alike - a video-based dating platform designed with Asians of all backgrounds in mind. Hanmin describes his long journey of self-understanding and healing from a devastating divorce in the creation of this platform, and how he hopes to help Asians find meaningful connections with each other. Sign up to be a beta tester of Alike: www.alike.dating Instagram: @alike.dating Transcript of this episode on www.beyondasian.com

After so much unimaginable trauma from the Vietnam war, how does a young Dutch-Vietnamese woman begin healing the emotional rifts in her family? In Episode 6, I’m speaking with Yennhi Le and Orihana Calcines in the Netherlands about their documentary, “The Scars of War”, and how their Third Culture perspectives helped them to find each other, and embrace their identities as global citizens. To get the most out of this episode, first watch "The Scars of War" (27 minutes) here: https://www.yennhile.com/documentary-scars-of-war

What are the realities of a gay orthopaedic surgeon in the Canadian medical community? In Episode 5, I’m speaking with Ang, who talks about leaving Straight-passing behind, and what he’s learning from therapy. Shownotes: To get the most out of our next episode (#6: Healing the Scars of War), watch this 27-minute documentary first: https://www.yennhile.com/documentary-scars-of-war

How has a Korean-German woman in Berlin dealt with cultural impostor syndrome, and how did this lead her from working in the videogame industry to becoming a young adult novelist? In Episode 4, I’m speaking with Sara, whose experiences growing up in small-town Germany led to her seeking the identity she always thought she wanted in Korea. Shownotes: saramhan.wordpress.com Twitter: sara_m_han IG: sara.m.han Books: Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: https://www.chimamanda.com/book/americanah/

What do concussion, polyamory, and boundaries with Asian parents have to do with each other? In Episode 3, I’m speaking with Lindsay, who shares how recovering from a head injury taught her how to negotiate relationships with her polyamourous Canadian family members, and her biological Asian parents.