Yellow Chair Collective: The Podcast

Movies may reinforce outdated ideas of masculinity, leading to negative outcomes. We must challenge these stereotypes to create an inclusive environment. Awareness, recognition of diversity and actively unlearning these stereotypes are key steps.   Follow Yellow Chair Collective   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective Website: https://yellowchaircollective.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollective

Summary: Toxic masculinity is a term that's often used but seldom defined. In this video, Yellow Chair Collective therapists come together to discuss what toxic masculinity is, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to heal from it. If you're looking to better understand toxic masculinity and how it has affected you or someone you know, this video is a must-watch.   ⏰ Time Stamps: 00:00  Introduction/Summary of Episode  00:33  Icebreaker: Most Embarrassing Moment  07:14  Social Media for Teens – Good or Bad?   12:57  How does Toxic Masculinity affect our Mental Health?  15:23  “Deviance from gender roles can become as a punishment in society”  22:29   Media Portrayal of what a “man” should be  27:51  The Pressure to Look Like “everyone else” – relational pressures   31:34  What does it mean to be a “Culturally Competent Therapist”?   Follow Yellow Chair Collective   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowchair... Website: https://yellowchaircollective.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchairco... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yellowchaircollective/videos

Krystl Fabella is a Filipina woman powerhouse elevating other women through her work as a motivational speaker and entrepreneur. In this video, Krystl shares her story and how toxic masculinity is holding women back.  Krystl is a role model not only for other Filipina women, but for all women who want to break through barriers and achieve their goals. Krystl's story is one of perseverance, determination, and strength – qualities that every woman can learn from! ⏰ Time Stamps  0:00 Summary Introduction of Episode   3:29 Krystl Recognizing Need to Cover Activism and Strides in Filipinx Community   08:57 Story of How “Filipina on the Rise” was created  19:12 Importance of Mentorship in Chasing Dreams   26:42 Pioneering a vision in the Asian American Community when there has never been an example  31:42 Krysl on unlearning colonization and toxic masculinity   38:21 Krystl - “As women of color Asian women we tend to make ourselves smaller to be pleasant to stay safe to not rock the boat”  52:54 How to Embody Change in Your Calling  57:32 Self-Compassion in Your Journey Follow Yellow Chair Collective   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=en Website: https://yellowchaircollective.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollective Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4SQwFuWv9cw

Summary  In this audio only episode, licensed therapist, Kat Chan, talks about how to overcome the pressure to follow society's expectations. She talks about how she dealt with the pressure to pursue a conventional career path and her unconventional path to becoming a therapist. This is an inspiring story for anyone who feels like they're not living up to their potential. ⏰ Time Stamps  0:00 Introduction of Kat  01:13 Icebreaker: How was your week?  06:12 Seeking First to Understand Where Someone is Coming From  07:37 Kat on Growing Up as a Kid  15:58 Career in Advertising   18:34 Six years Wrestling with Identity: Who am I?  41:20 Embracing Reinvention: Moving from New York to LA   43:53 Overcoming the Shame of Getting Fired   50:52 Leaving Advertising and Slowly Finding a New Path   1:01:04 Understanding that we are Part of Systems   Follow Yellow Chair Collective   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowchair... Website: https://yellowchaircollective.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchairco... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yellowchaircollective/videos

Summary We're excited to have Jeff Yeom join us on The Yellow Chair Podcast to talk about his work as a therapist and his personal journey. We sat down with Jeff to talk about how he continues to "do the work" every day as a sensitive Korean American man. Listen in as we discuss what it was like losing his father in high school and unlearning toxic masculinity messages he internalized growing up, while also discussing how he continues to do the work within himself. ⏰ Time Stamps   0:00 Introduction of Jeff   03:24 Funerals and Crying as a Man   04:52 Jeff: “I wasn't sure if it was healthy for men to be stoic.”   08:07 On Feeling deeply  11:42 Grief After Father Passing Away   15:40 Struggling with Anxiety and Depression in his teens   20:10 Looking for a “framework” for healthy masculinity   35:46 Normalizing feelings with other male friends   45:14 Vulnerability among Cis-gender, Straight Men  57:01 Practicing Self-Acceptance   Follow Yellow Chair Collective   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowchair... Website: https://yellowchaircollective.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchairco... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_YAbAKJLipq05zgT2dx7w

We kick off our first episode of Season 3 with fellow YCC therapist, Jack, Lam. Jack provides a renewed focus on toxic masculinity and healing. Jack gets vulnerable about their process of unlearning unhealthy standards and judgements that have hurt them in the past. ⏰ Time Stamps   0:00 Introduction of Jack   04:48 Jack on Experience Coming to America   07:56 Malaysian-Chinese Story   11:23 Collectivist Culture & Mental Health   19:20 Growing up Queer in Malaysian society  24:28 Intersectionalities between race, gender, education, and societal norms   27:02 Journey to Becoming a Genderqueer Asian Therapist  32:32 “Even though my life has been restricted and harmed by a lot of different systems, I'm still here and I can be that person that can make that change for other Generations or other people that might be struggling through someone.”   👋🏼 Follow Yellow Chair Collective   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=en Website: https://yellowchaircollective.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowchaircollective

This week, we talk to the Unprude team's Dr Rica Cruz & Trish Bautista, on sexual wellness & education! Dr Rica & Trish talks about the negative consequences of not having comprehensive sexual education in the Philippines, and why it's important to provide women with the language of sexual wellness. We discuss the impact of not being equipped with sexual knowledge, and how to take the first step of identifying sexual stages to help raise self-awareness. Please follow our podcast and our Instagram @yellowchaircollective to stay updated with us, and share this episode with your friends!  For more info about us and our services, visit https://yellowchaircollective.com. Music from our podcast by Dean Reed: https://fromthevalley.bandcamp.com/ - - - - - - Led by renowned sexologist Dr. Rica Cruz, Unprude is the First Stage-Sensitive Sex Store, a supportive space designed to help you identify your specific sexual stage through guided self-discovery and expert-curated products. For more info, check out unprude.com or Instagram @unprudeofficial.

We are so excited to have Dr Ken Fong, from "Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast" on this episode! Dr Ken Fong talks about his experience in pastoral counseling, and how he sees the difference between counseling vs couples therapy. We discuss the importance for couples to engage in couples therapy, tips for interethnic couples, and shares his wisdom for couples who are hesitant about engaging in professional therapy. Please follow our podcast and our Instagram @yellowchaircollective to stay updated with us, and share this episode with your friends!  For more info about us and our services, visit https://yellowchaircollective.com. Music from our podcast by Dean Reed: https://fromthevalley.bandcamp.com/ - - - - - -  ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCAST is a distinctive program that shines a spotlight on the manifold faces and facets of the diverse Asian American community. From the moment Ken launches each week’s episode with his current musings, you’ll feel like you’re sharing a booth with him at a local coffee shop. And when his guest joins him, you’ll get to listen in as he deftly invites them to talk about their pathways, their passions, and their latest pursuits.

This week, we talk to seasoned therapist Jessie Li, LMFT about couples therapy! We address some of the common questions that come up - is it always about communication? What if my partner doesn't want to do do couples therapy? Will my therapist tell me that my relationship doesn't work? In this episode, Jessie sheds light on what you can expect in a couples therapy session, and how couples therapy can improve your relationship in unexpected ways. Please follow our podcast and our Instagram @yellowchaircollective to stay updated with us, and share this episode with your friends!  For more info about us and our services, visit https://yellowchaircollective.com. Music from our podcast by Dean Reed: https://fromthevalley.bandcamp.com/

Next up in our season - we talk to Jeff Yeom, AMFT and our friend Nate Goh about dating & sex! Masculinity and Asian identity can often intersect in ways that can impact the way heterosexual Asian men date, especially in America. Jeff & Nate talk to us about their experiences dating, navigating sex and conversations around virginity, and debunking popular dating myths/stereotypes for men. Please follow our podcast and our Instagram @yellowchaircollective to stay updated with us, and share this episode with your friends!  For more info about us and our services, visit https://yellowchaircollective.com. Music from our podcast by Dean Reed: https://fromthevalley.bandcamp.com/