On the latest episode of Yellow Chair Collective, we have fellow therapist of the Collective - Megan Soun. In this episode, Megan opens up about her personal journey with perfectionism, disordered eating, and the power of embracing her Asian identity.
Time Stamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:05:35 Being Asian in primarily white and black context shaped me.
00:07:42 Discovery of racial justice, internalized racism, Asian identity.
00:11:49 Unpacking disordered eating and its spectrum.
00:18:06 Struggling with disordered eating, faith, and racism.
00:22:07 Importance of faith in healing and identity.
00:27:33 Obsession with audio technology, forgetting purpose.
00:29:39 Joy and uncertainty led me to therapy.
00:35:35 Misery prompted change in therapist perfectionism
00:40:27 Being kinder to myself, creating possibilities, containing perfectionism.
00:43:29 Passions: dance, reading, baking, socializing.
00:46:59 Gratitude for Megan's vulnerability and growth.
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