Yellow Chair Collective: The Podcast

Reflection of the Day: What if we treated our bodies like another relationship? What would that relationship look like for you? Is it a healthy one or an abusive one? Watch the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AvIiky8xXRQTYkSdPAYRB

A candid talk on Trauma, Immigrant Identity and Mental Health with the Co-Directors of Yellow Chair Collective - Soo Jin Lee, LMFT & Linda Yoon, LCSW Linda and Soo Jin sit down for an in-depth conversation about overcoming limiting beliefs, embracing their Asian-American identity, dealing with trauma and starting their service-oriented company. These inspiring women share their experiences with marginalization, traumas, and cultural struggles, and their journey towards establishing an organization that bridges generational gaps through connection and understanding Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:12 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 03:29 Impact of Trauma on Personal and Professional Life 03:58 The Struggle of Being an Immigrant 06:04 The Fear of Failure and the Drive to Succeed 07:17 The Challenge of People Pleasing 09:02 The Journey of Self-Acceptance 16:52 The Importance of Discussing the Undocumented Experience 17:31 The Significance of a Holistic Private Practice 20:07 The Power of Connection and Community 22:24 Conclusion and Call to Action

Mashup of various experts to delve into critical issues surrounding disordered eating and body perception within the Asian-American community. Preorder Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720465/where-i-belong-by-soo-jin-lee-lmft-and-linda-yoon-lcsw/ Interested in Groups Email - groups@yellowchaircollective.com Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction & Announcement 00:48 Understanding Body Dysmorphia and Disordered Eating 01:51 Unlearning Negative Food Biases 03:17 The Role of Cooking in Disordered Eating 10:35 The Impact of College Life on Eating Habits 20:41 Decolonizing the Body and Reclaiming Belonging 21:06 Understanding Racialized Body Image 24:52 Embracing Emotions and Breaking Conditioning 31:00 The Importance of Taking Breaks and Self-Care 33:01 Conclusion

We interview Kelsey Blackwell, a renowned somatic coach, author, writer and advocate for women of color to share her views on decolonizing the body. She explains the importance of acknowledging and working through racial trauma and systemic oppression.  Follow Kelsey -Get “Decolonizing the Body” Book - https://shorturl.at/bfGQ3 -Website: https://www.kelseyblackwell.com/ -Newsletter: https://kelseyblackwell.substack.com/  -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decolonizingthebody/  Follow Yellow Chair - https://yellowchaircollective.carrd.co/  Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Kelsey's Backstory 00:21 Decolonizing the Body: A Focus on Women of Color 00:30 The Writing Process and Audience Targeting 01:39 Understanding Decolonization and its Impact 03:38 Kelsey's Personal Journey into Somatics 06:12 The Genesis of the Book 'Decolonizing the Body' 07:21 The Role of Surrender in Kelsey's Life 07:32 Challenging the Traditional Job Concept 08:37 Navigating Fear and Uncertainty 19:55 The Importance of Collective Thinking 23:10 Practical Steps to Connect Back to the Body 30:17 Breaking the Oreo: Addressing Racial Trauma 36:41 Reclaiming Anger and Asserting Boundaries 16:03 Advice for Women in their Late 20s

Watch the full Episode w/ Eling Tsai here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5H3f2OeJG3iFFghMVxmZmT?si=e7835d187b5640d6

 In today’s discussion, we have Asian American dietician nutritionist, Eling Tsai joining us for the 2nd time! She sheds light on the impact of white Eurocentric perspectives on Asian Americans, particularly when it comes to body image and food. We delve into the importance of challenging negative thoughts and beliefs around food and body, and how Eling's approach helps clients explore the roots of these beliefs. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 00:00:43 Nutrition counseling for chronic dieting recovery. 00:04:47 Limited training in communicating clinical nutrition information. 00:09:27 Food, identity, and culture explored from an Asian American perspective. 00:11:40 Questioning learned beliefs about body and food. 00:14:11 Naming, neutralizing thoughts, experimenting with labeled foods. 00:18:59 Practicality in client work; acknowledging cooking challenges. 00:23:14 Reframe, recognize, learn new skills, playful cooking. 00:27:09 Inaccessible cities hinder healthy eating options. 00:28:29 Compact spaces in urban areas pose challenges for professionals with limited resources. The session approach adapts to busy lives. 00:32:48 Benefits of movement beyond traditional exercise. 00:35:58 Parents provide food, kids decide how much to eat. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nutritionwitheling/?hl=en   Website - https://www.withfoodincommon.com/   Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elingtsai   Follow Yellow Chair Collective  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/23NdPdt17FyewUV2nx5BJu Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/   Website - https://yellowchaircollective.com/ 

Program Coordinator of Changing Tides and Documentary Filmmaker, Matthew Yonemura, opens up about the passing of someone close to Ryse Williams, and how it has impacted him and the documentary project. We also touch on Matt's insecurities and personal growth as a Japanese American, his involvement in giving back to the community, and the intersections between mental health and filmmaking. Personal Biography of Matthew - Matthew is from Redondo Beach, California, and joined the CT Crew in 2020 and later employed as the Changing Tides Program Coordinator in 2021. He graduated in 2021 from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film and Television with a concentration in Directing, which he utilizes in creating his film, Ryse Up Documentary, telling the story of Ryse Williams, a star basketball player who died due to a rare form of cancer the day before his high school graduation. Follow Yellow Chair - https://yellowchaircollective.com/ Follow Changing Tides: https://thechangingtides.org/

Welcome back to Yellow Chair Collective: The Podcast, where we delve into the depths of human experiences and emotions. In today's episode, we have a thought-provoking conversation with Ashley Acle, LMFT, as we explore the intricate connection between the immigrant experience, eating disorders, and Asian American mental health. Learn more about Ashley - https://ashleyaclemft.com/ Follow Yellow Chair - https://yellowchaircollective.com/ Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 00:00:32 Consider emotional impact; not a replacement for professional help. Let's explore food, culture, and rest. 00:03:58 Empathy for complicated relationships with food/body. Love for interconnected work, creating safe space. 00:07:02 We are all cultural human beings.

On this episode of Yellow Chair Collective: The Podcast, we have Jennie Tian - the founder of Body Works Coaching. Jennie is dedicated to helping individuals navigate through their traumatic experiences and find healing. With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, she uses her expertise to guide her clients towards emotional and physical well-being. Jennie's passion for her work stems from her belief in the importance of addressing and healing the effects of trauma. Through her compassionate and evidence-based approach, she has helped countless individuals on their journey towards healing and transformation. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 00:02:35 - IceBreaker Questions - Ramen & Reality TV Shows 00:06:54 - What is somatic healing & how does it help with our trauma? 00:11:37 - Importance of safety in trauma work - potential retraumatization 00:15:52 - Jennie's personal journey with somatic healing 00:20:06 - Bottom Up vs. Top Down processing explained. 00:22:31 - Jennie's family background 00:26:24 - Autism: Opposite symptoms, disconnection or sensitivity. 00:31:12 - Jennie's healing experience- CBT therapy helpful until it wasn't 00:37:20 - What is - Baselining, discharge, and supported cries 00:42:34 - Learn attunement, interpret body sensations, manage anxiety. 00:48:46 - Somatic experiencing, pendulation: regulating nervous system. 00:51:24 - Explore multiple healing modalities beyond talk therapy. 00:53:55 - Survival triggers and relationship dynamics. Follow Jennie Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennietian Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bodyworkscoaching Follow Yellow Chair: https://yellowchaircollective.carrd.co/

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. Follow Yellow Chair - https://yellowchaircollective.carrd.co/