Beyond Asian: Stories of the Third Culture

Welcome to a special episode of "Asian and Amplified." You'll be joining a lively panel conversation delving into the world of podcasting and the unique experiences of our panelists within Berlin's vibrant Asian community.Panelists:Natalina Pereira: Host of "Asia is Not a Country"Passionate podcaster exploring the diverse cultures and stories within Asia. Her podcast, "Asia is Not a Country," has gained recognition for its insightful narratives.Jing-Jing Hu: Host of "You Rice Me Up"Entrepreneur and podcaster sharing stories and experiences related to European Asian identity, culture, and personal growth.Liwen Qin: Host of "Seahorse Planet"Feminist perspective through her Chinese-language podcast. Her unique approach to storytelling has captivated audiences worldwide.Moderator:Sen Zhan: Host of "Beyond Asian: Stories of the Third Culture"Skilled storyteller delving into the experiences of individuals living at the intersection of cultures.Questions from Audience:What's been your revenue from podcasting? How has podcasting impacted your financial landscape?As your podcast grows, a persona often develops around it. How do you manage and evolve this persona to resonate with your audience?Can you share your toughest experience with podcast guests? How did you navigate and resolve challenging situations with guests?What are models for intercultural belonging that you've encountered or explored through your podcasting journey? How can different cultures come together and thrive in today's interconnected world?This event was part of Podfest Berlin, October 13-15, 2023, at Noisy Rooms in Berlin.*Timestamps: The question of hopes and nerves (00:00:00) The hosts discuss the questions they hope to receive and their nervousness about the panel discussion.Curiosity about podcast preferences (00:01:04)Qing expresses curiosity about what listeners pay attention to in podcasts and the format of storytelling they enjoy.Empowerment of telling personal stories (00:02:55) Natalia talks about the empowering aspect of creating a podcast and being able to tell one's own story. She also mentions her nervousness about her podcast still being in production after two years.The journey to podcasting (00:11:43) The hosts discuss their personal backgrounds and how they got into podcasting, including their initial hesitations and inspirations.Creating a platform for Asian Europeans (00:12:51) The hosts talk about the lack of English-speaking podcasts about the experiences of Asian Europeans and the importance of highlighting their stories and diversity.Finding the courage to share (00:19:19) The hosts discuss the process of vulnerability and how it takes strength to open up and share personal stories, particularly in the context of feminism and women's empowerment.The process of finding comfort in sharing personal stories (00:23:57) The speakers discusses their hesitancy in publicly discussing personal experiences, particularly regarding family dynamics, and the importance of finding comfort in sharing vulnerable stories.The challenge of being outspoken in the Chinese context (00:24:47) The speakers admires those who dare to challenge norms and speak out in the Chinese context, highlighting the potential repercussions and censorship they may face.The importance of vulnerability in podcast interviews (00:27:58) The speaker emphasizes the significance of vulnerability in podcast interviews, both from the host and the guest, to create a genuine connection and allow for deeper conversations.The programming journey (00:34:51) Liwen discusses her interview with a former factory worker turned programmer and her own personal growth in expressing emotions.The impact of colonialism (00:36:11) Sen and Liwen talk about the lack of neutral perspectives in storytelling and the influence of colonialism on their own creative processes.Monetary revenue and creative integrity (00:39:15)Sen and Qing share their experiences with podcasting expenses, revenue, and their thoughts on maintaining creative integrity in the pursuit of profit.The persona in podcasting (00:50:18)Discussion on how podcast hosts manage the persona they create in their shows and the challenges they face in representing themselves authentically.Finding your voice (00:51:44)Exploration of the struggle to convey personality and authenticity in podcasting and the importance of letting one's true self shine through.Perception and reflection (00:56:52)Reflection on the process of creating a podcast persona and how the audience's perception and feedback can shape the host's understanding of their own offering.The worst interview experiences (00:59:34)Podcast hosts share their worst moments in podcasting, including long-winded guests and technical issues.Dealing with technical issues (01:02:04)Hosts discuss technical difficulties they encountered, such as empty files and audio quality problems.Handling haters (01:07:50)The hosts discuss how they handle negative feedback and haters, viewing it as a sign of success.The Fear of Criticism (01:08:49)Discussion about the fear of criticism and hate in the podcasting world, and the importance of not letting it deter you.Dealing with Haters (01:10:15) The hosts share their experiences with receiving hate and how they handle it, including blocking and ignoring negative comments.Finding Balance in Interculturalism (01:16:27) Exploring how people with intercultural backgrounds find balance and acceptance, including embracing their origins and finding supportive communities and role models.Living Between Cultures (01:20:03) The speaker discusses the unique opportunity of living between cultures and how it allows individuals to recombine themselves in different ways.Understanding Ourselves (01:21:41)The speaker talks about the creative process of understanding who we are and how it is a continuous journey for everyone, especially for those who grow up between cultures.Community Building and Future Ideas (01:24:36) The speaker invites the audience to write down any questions, workshop ideas, or suggestions for the future of the podcasting community, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and helping each other.

Welcome to Beyond Asian: Stories of the Third Culture, where we delve into the importance of community and communication in difficult experiences, particularly in the context of familial relationships. In this two-part interview series, we speak with Johnson Hsieh about their respective parental journeys, exploring the challenges and rewards of reconnecting with family after years of distance. But that's not all - we also dive into the ethical and legal concerns surrounding the use of AI voice generators in voiceover work. Podcast host Sen Zhan, a moonlighting voice actor, shares her experience with a small company that may be using her voice to train their AI without her consent. We discuss important questions about ownership, transparency, and compensation for artists in this field.Throughout the podcast, we explore the experiences of Asian individuals dealing with anxiety and attachment in their relationships with their parents. We also highlight the importance of evolving relationships, setting boundaries, and the challenges of discussing difficult topics with family members.Join us as we celebrate the power of community and communication in navigating life's difficult moments. Tune in to Beyond Asian: Stories of the Third Culture, available now on all major podcast platforms.Become a Patron with benefits like: Shoutouts on New Episodes, Ask a question on the Ask-me-anything segment, and access to uncut episodes!www.patreon.com/beyondasianTopics- Two-part interview series- Impact of AI voice generators - Relationship with Asian families - Dealing with distance from family - Importance of taking risks - Strained relationships with parents - Experience of Asian individuals with anxiety - Attachment versus love in Asian families - Trans cultural trauma - Catch-up phase with parents - Reconnecting with family and heritage - Evolving relationships with parents - Importance of setting boundaries - Host's upcoming visit from parents - Challenges of discussing social justice - Challenges in communicating with parents - Importance of community in difficult experiencesNotable Quotes"I never considered my relationship with my family as not important, but I think that there were parts of me that wanted to believe that I didn't need that importance.""I want to slightly challenge this notion of I set a boundary, and you must respect my boundary because it doesn't work that way with Asian parents.""It's saying, hey, dad, I can't talk about this anymore because I'm too tired. And if I force myself to keep talking about it, I'm going to resent you."Keywords: parental relationships, family, pandemic, regrets, boundaries, love, internal work, AI voice generator, raw interview material, residency, Berlin, Calgary, Taiwan.Episode Outline Shout out to patrons [00:00:00]Introduction to interview series with Johnson Hsieh [00:00:48]Discussion of importance of relationship with parents [00:11:30]Pandemic amplifying importance of relationships and regret [00:12:00] Celebrating setting boundaries in interacting with family [00:31:14]Reflecting on making changes to relationship with parents and upcoming visit [00:39:00] Anticipating challenges and conversations with parents during visit [00:42:52]

The month of May is Asian-American Pacific Islander month, but for those of us who might not see ourselves in these adjectives, I thought we could expand the description to TCA month - Third Culture Asian month!So, for Third Culture Asian month, I’d like to share with you 3 back-to-back episodes that together frame the topic of the healing of intercultural and intergenerational conflict in the global asian diaspora community. In the last of this 3-part series, we’re speaking with Dr. Julian Xue to explore the complexity of the arrival space for Asian immigrants in the West. We’ll hear his take on what happens at the intersection between a Confucian, Asian experience of reality, and one informed by Western theories of mind, and what this means for the treatment of mental health difficulties.*To learn about Julian's work in mental health, go tohttps://www.liberaclinic.com/our-teamTo hear his first episode on Beyond Asian, see Season 1, Episode 9a and b*To support this show as a patron, go topatreon.com/beyondasian.com*To leave me a voice message about this episode, go to speakpipe.com/beyondasian

The month of May is Asian-American Pacific Islander month, but for those of us who might not see ourselves in these adjectives, I thought we could expand the description to TCA month - Third Culture Asian month!So, for Third Culture Asian month, I’d like to share with you 3 back-to-back episodes that together frame the topic of the healing of intercultural and intergenerational conflict in the global asian diaspora community. On the first of this 3-part series, Chinese-Canadian trauma recovery coach Sherry Yuan Hunter shares what she’s seen from having worked intimately with a range of Asian clients around the world to help understand and heal the root causes of intergenerational trauma. *To learn about Sherry's Trauma Recovery Coaching, go tosandwichparenting.com*To support this show as a patron, go topatreon.com/beyondasian.com*To leave me a voice message about this episode, go to speakpipe.com/beyondasian

Welcome back for Season 2!After a long pandemic-induced break, we're back today with Hansol Seung, a Korean-German musician, to hear how he transformed an aggression on the street into a punkrock song. The single tells the story of anti-Asian racism from the perspective of Hansol (he/him), who is of Korean descent. SHORELINE teamed up with Asian-American Singer-Songwriter KOJI (they/them) to work on the song. KOJI was born in Peixtin (Paxton) (or Harrisburg) PA and just recently came back from a long hiatus, releasing their most recent single “To Carry (On and On)”- a song about their experience as a member of the Asian diaspora, facing white supremacy and the movements to eradicate the conditions that create violence. *SHOWNOTESKonichiwa Lyrics:Start another conversation about the place where I was born(but where are you really from?)I don’t really understand why you want to be in controlTell another joke that I’ve heard about a thousand times beforeyour fingers stretch your eyes to mock mineyou think like a dinosaur I don’t know how your head’s so old but you’re still youngnot in a good way, it’s all wrong your excuse and words mean nothingyour ideas were broken by the test of timeshout “konichiwa” and I swear one more timeand I will lose my shit and fuck you up Okay I know, you’ve been asking out of interestlow expectations, you compliment my languagemaybe at some point you should reflect on your choiceto fetishize my skin(you speak so well)you’re just a clone of an older speciesyou will go on and praise tradition I don’t know how your head’s so old but you’re still youngnot in a good way, it’s all wrong your excuse and words mean nothingyour ideas were broken by the test of timeshout “konichiwa” and I swear one more timeand I will lose my shit and fuck you upstray for more, stray for loveI know you’re smart at heartshed the skin, it’s embarrassingdecenter, dismantle, abolish*SHORELINE’s website: shorelineband.comInstagrams: Band: @shoreline_band Hansol: @meatfreeyouthKOJI: @kojisaysalohaLabel Shoreline: @end_hits_recordsLabel KOJI: @getbetterrecords*WOC Podcasters Insiders: https://membership.wocpodcasters.co/bundles/insiders-membership?ref=9d91dc

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Part 2 of Episode 9 with Julian, the only Chinese-speaking psychiatrist in a large Canadian city will cover:- A psychiatric perspective on the trauma of immigration- The role of extended history on the Asian continent in shaping the mindsets of present-day immigrants - The shortcomings of both Eastern and Western frameworks in specifying the conditions for human flourishing- A helpful perspective on the role of shame in relation to the familyExtending a hand to anyone struggling with mental health, and especially at the brink of suicidality

How did growing up in a Catholic-Muslim family lead to the discovery of sexual freedom for a young Indonesian woman? In Episode 8, Dewi tells the story of how she discovered her bisexuality despite a strict family and societal setting, and the freedoms she found upon leaving Indonesia.

What are Asians doing to find cultural fit in the online dating world? In Episode 7, I’m speaking with Hanmin Yang, the CEO of Alike - a video-based dating platform designed with Asians of all backgrounds in mind. Hanmin describes his long journey of self-understanding and healing from a devastating divorce in the creation of this platform, and how he hopes to help Asians find meaningful connections with each other. Sign up to be a beta tester of Alike: www.alike.datingInstagram: @alike.datingTranscript of this episode on www.beyondasian.com

What are the realities of a gay orthopaedic surgeon in the Canadian medical community? In Episode 5, I’m speaking with Ang, who talks about leaving Straight-passing behind, and what he’s learning from therapy.Shownotes: To get the most out of our next episode (#6: Healing the Scars of War), watch this 27-minute documentary first: https://www.yennhile.com/documentary-scars-of-war

What do concussion, polyamory, and boundaries with Asian parents have to do with each other?In Episode 3, I’m speaking with Lindsay, who shares how recovering from a head injury taught her how to negotiate relationships with her polyamourous Canadian family members, and her biological Asian parents.