145 // Jenny T. Wang, PhD // Best Selling Author - Permission to Come Home // Asians For Mental Health

May 10, 2022

Dr. Jenny T. Wang, a Taiwanese American clinical psychologist and best-selling author, delves into mental health within the Asian American community. She discusses her journey in psychology and how the pandemic spurred conversations about mental health through social media. Jenny shares personal stories of navigating identity and cultural challenges, emphasizing vulnerability and community support in fighting racial struggles. She also reflects on the importance of boundaries and self-worth, ultimately celebrating collective growth and empowerment.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Voices Unheard: Writing Through the Pandemic

03:33 • 5min

Navigating Identity: A Taiwanese American Journey

08:34 • 22min

Navigating Emotional Turmoil and Vulnerability in Community

30:58 • 5min

Navigating Personal Stories and Boundaries

35:51 • 17min

Celebrating Community: Empowering Each Other Through Stories and Support

52:29 • 3min

Dr. Jenny Tzu-Mei Wang, psychologist, speaker, and best selling author of Permission to Come Home, joins Jerry to talk about the importance of our individual and collective mental health, her journey into the psychology field, and inadvertently becoming a safe haven for many within the Asian American community via her instagram account @asiansformentalhealth. Listen today to learn about Jenny’s path to writing a book for people, the ways that she cares for herself, and how we can all grow together. Learn more about Jenny at JennyWangPhD.com

Meet Jenny
Dr. Jenny Wang is a Taiwanese American clinical psychologist and national speaker on Asian American mental health and racial trauma in Asian American, BIPOC, and immigrant communities. Her work focuses on the intersection of Asian American identity, mental health, and social justice. She is the founder of the @asiansformentalhealth Instagram community, in which she discusses the unique experiences of Asian diaspora and immigrant communities. She spearheaded the Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American Therapist Directory and its companion Canadian directory to help Asians seek culturally-reverent mental health providers.

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Web: JennyWangPhD.com
Instagram: @AsiansForMentalHealth

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