
Jungwon Kim
Award-winning writer and cultural worker. Communications leader, organizational strategy consultant, and journalist dedicated to human rights and environmental advocacy, who facilitated the conversation in this episode.
Best podcasts with Jungwon Kim
Ranked by the Snipd community

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
#127 Buddhism Beyond the Cushion: Duncan Ryuken Williams & Funie Hsu/Chhî
Join Funie Hsu/Chhî, an Associate Professor of American Studies from a Taiwanese-American background, and Rev. Duncan Ryuken Williams, a renowned Buddhist scholar and ordained priest, for a compelling discussion on Buddhism's role in social change. They explore transforming grief into connection, especially in response to racially motivated violence affecting Asian American communities. Their insights challenge traditional Western perspectives on Buddhism, emphasizing resilience, community, and the need for inclusivity within spiritual environments.

Mar 27, 2025 • 55min
#124 War’s Long Shadow: Jungwon Kim & Linda Thai
Linda Thai, a trauma therapist specializing in intergenerational impacts of historical trauma, and Jungwon Kim, an award-winning writer focused on human rights, share profound insights into the effects of war and trauma on identity and communities. They discuss the psychological repercussions faced by descendants of trauma survivors, the role of culturally informed healing practices, and the importance of narrative justice. Highlighting the significance of community rituals and emotional expression, the conversation emphasizes pathways for communal healing and resilience.