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Episode 257: Our Personal Journeys with Therapy

Feb 2, 2024

The hosts discuss their personal journeys with therapy, including finding a therapist and overcoming stigma. They highlight the importance of cultural understanding in therapy and share experiences of cultural tensions. The speakers emphasize the value of therapy for personal growth and relationship improvement.

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Quick takeaways

Therapy provides tools to manage emotions and thoughts, leading to personal growth and well-being.

Vulnerability in therapy is a sign of courage and not weakness.

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The Impact of Therapy: Overcoming Anxiety and Shifting Perspectives

Therapy has had a profound impact on the speakers' lives. It helped them overcome anxiety and shift their perspectives. They gained valuable tools such as journaling, practicing gratitude, and meditation to better manage their emotions and thoughts. Therapy also helped them become more self-aware, leading to positive changes in their relationships and overall satisfaction with life. Despite challenges, such as finding the right therapist and making time for sessions, the speakers emphasize the worth and benefits of therapy in achieving personal growth and well-being.

Introduction

3min

Personal Journeys with Therapy

8min

Navigating the Search for a Therapist and Cultural Context

3min

Choosing the Right Therapist

8min

Personal Experiences with Therapy and Cultural Tensions

4min

The Importance of Cultural Understanding in Therapy

26min

Personal Experiences and Thoughts on Therapy

3min

We’ve had several amazing conversations with licensed therapists over the years, but today’s episode will focus on our own personal journeys with therapy. All three of us have gone to therapy at some point in our lives, and it’s given us many tools to reframe thoughts, better understand ourselves, and view the world with a more positive outlook. Today we’ll share what led us to therapy, tips for finding a therapist that will work with you & challenge you, and how therapy taught us that vulnerability is not a weakness, but a sign of courage.

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

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