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E51: From Thailand Refugee Camps to the U.S.: Passorn’s Role in My Parents’ Escape
Jan 30, 2026
48m 59s
E50: Riki B Malone on Mixed-Race Identity + Lao Grandfather's role in Vietnam/Laos Secret War + Decolonizing Spirituality
Jan 15, 2026
50m 27s
E49: What’s Been Brewing at HOL + In My Pickleball Era!
Nov 6, 2025
11m 23s
E48: Catzie Vilayphonh on Arts as Resistance & LAOS in the House
Aug 22, 2025
1h 05m 44s
E47: Resilience & Joy in the Lao Diaspora; Reflecting on 50 Years Since the Laos Secret War
Jul 31, 2025
44m 26s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/30/26 |  E51: From Thailand Refugee Camps to the U.S.: Passorn’s Role in My Parents’ Escape✨ | family historyrefugee experience+2 | Passorn | Healing Out Lao’d, | ThailandU.S.+1 | Thailandrefugee camps+2 | — | 48m 59s | |
| 1/15/26 | E50: Riki B Malone on Mixed-Race Identity + Lao Grandfather's role in Vietnam/Laos Secret War + Decolonizing Spirituality✨ | mixed-race identityLao American diaspora+3 | Richard Boussarath Malone | ReikiHOL | FredericksburgVirginia | identityLao culture+2 | — | 50m 27s | |
| 11/6/25 | E49: What’s Been Brewing at HOL + In My Pickleball Era!✨ | community engagementpickleball+3 | — | pickleballHOL + In+3 | San Diego | Lao Friendsgiving Community Impact DinnerMarch 2026 HOL retreat+1 | — | 11m 23s | |
| 8/22/25 | E48: Catzie Vilayphonh on Arts as Resistance & LAOS in the House✨ | artsresistance+3 | Catzie Vilayphonh | Arts as Resistance & LAOS | Thailand | spoken wordLao American+2 | — | 1h 05m 44s | |
| 7/31/25 | E47: Resilience & Joy in the Lao Diaspora; Reflecting on 50 Years Since the Laos Secret War✨ | resiliencejoy+4 | Kulap Vilaysack | Khmer Rougethe Los Angeles Public Library | Laos | Lao American experienceswar+1 | — | 44m 26s | |
| 7/29/25 | Current Events Series EP2: Unpacking Thailand's Role in Conflict w/Cambodia✨ | ThailandCambodia+4 | — | Unpacking Thailand's Role in Conflict w/CambodiaHealing Out Lao’d | ThailandCambodia | conflictevacuation+2 | — | 11m 47s | |
| 7/17/25 | E46: Vekonda Luangaphay on Preserving Cultural Heritage via The Lao Project✨ | cultural heritageLao identity+3 | Vekonda Luangaphay | The Lao ProjectPreserving Cultural Heritage | — | Lao Projectcultural movement+2 | — | 50m 18s | |
| 6/13/25 | Current Events Series EP1: Addressing ICE Raids in LA and IN CONTEXT to Lao refugee experiences✨ | ICE raidsLao diaspora+3 | — | ICEHealing Out Lao'd, | LALos Angeles | undocumented individualssolidarity+2 | — | 13m 34s | |
| 4/17/25 | E45: Tina Meetran on Eldest Daughterhood & Finding Out Family's Threat of Deportation at 16yo✨ | eldest daughterhoodfamily dynamics+2 | Tina Meetran | Nana Makes Spring RollsEldest Daughterhood & Finding Out Family's Threat | Rhode Island | visual artistchildren's book author+2 | — | 46m 57s | |
| 4/3/25 | E44: How to Pronounce Knife Book Talk w/Souvankham Thammavongsa (HOL Retreat March 2024)✨ | Lao identitycultural heritage+3 | Souvankham Thammavongsa | — | Joshua TreeCA | book talkwellness retreat+3 | — | 45m 38s | |
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| 3/21/25 | E43: Phatsaline Vongsaly on co-founding "Gamlangchai" and advocating for basic mental health access in Laos, our motherland | In episode 43, Phatsaline "Pat" Vongsaly reflects on her experiences of co-founding Gamlangchai, a community-based organization/social enterprise founded in 2020, who's mission is “Making basic mental health support accessible in Laos.” Together, Rita and Pat discuss Pat's upbringing in Vientiane + her process of attending higher education in Sydney Australia, the cultural perceptions of mental health in Laos, and the challenges faced in advocating for mental health access in a country ... | 56m 15s | ||||||
| 3/6/25 | E42: Aleena Inthaly on growing up in VA + food diplomacy + transitioning from Legacies of War to Lao Food Movement | In episode 42, Aleena reflects on her journey as a Lao diaspora leader, from which she shares her upbringing in Virginia, her past work with Legacies of War, and her current leadership role in the Lao Food Movement. This conversation highlights navigating imposter syndrome, challenging experiences/controversies within the Lao community (surrounding the VA/DC temple), and the power of food in connecting people and preserving cultural heritage. Ultimately, Aleena emphasizes the need for transpa... | 48m 26s | ||||||
| 2/22/25 | E41: Vilayvanh Bender on Exploring Lao Heritage Through Literature | In episode 41, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay engages in a heartfelt conversation with Vilayvanh Bender, a Lao American children's book author and registered dietitian. Vanh shares her journey as a 1.5 generation immigrant/refugee, her childhood memories in Laos, and the importance of cultural representation through literature. The discussion delves into Vanh's motivations for writing Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers, her career trajectory into becoming a registered dietitian, and t... | 42m 58s | ||||||
| 12/27/24 | E40: Sarina "Rina" Herman on confronting harmful phrases in Lao + the role of social work in promoting mental health awareness | In episode 40, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay sits down with Rina B Herman, fellow Lao/Vietnamese/Southeast Asian American therapist & social worker based in Ohio. They explore the stigma surrounding mental health in Lao communities, the role of social work in promoting mental health awareness, and confronting harmful Lao phrases from parents to kids growing up, and shifting the narrative of what it means to seek support especially within the Southeast Asian diaspora. **trigger w... | 52m 40s | ||||||
| 12/12/24 | E39: Khoulapsavanh Sayasith on growing up Lao in Germany + challenges of navigating corporate life & cultural identity | In episode 39, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay sits down with Khoulapsavanh (Khoulap for short), fellow Lao podcaster based in Germany. They delve into Khoulap's family refugee/migration history, the challenges of navigating cultural identity, and the importance of self-care and mental health practices. Khoulap shares her proud moments, advice for the younger generation, and the significance of community connection through her podcast, Khouli Connects. Connect w/Khoulap on IG @khoulico... | 53m 43s | ||||||
| 11/27/24 | E38: Ketsana Roberts on navigating Lao identity + financial challenges in South Carolina & being a lil delulu | In episode 38, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay sits down with Ketsana Roberts, a leader in the Asian American diaspora and VP of Community Relations for Ascend. They discuss Ketsana's journey of reconnecting with her roots, growing up in a predominantly Lao neighborhood in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and the challenges of navigating bi/cultural identity. Ketsana shares her experiences of resilience, the importance of relationship building, and the impact of her upbringing on her curren... | 50m 09s | ||||||
| 11/14/24 | E37: Dr. Phitsamay Sychitkokhong Uy on navigating public education system as the first Lao American refugee Harvard EDD graduate | This episode features Dr. Phitsamay Sychitkokhong Uy, who shares her experiences of growing up navigating the public school systems and eventually graduating as the first Lao American refugee to receive a Doctorate of Education from Harvard University!!! Rita and Dr. Phitsamay discuss topics on intergenerational trauma, her family's escape from "Secret War" in Laos and rebuilding a community of support in the United States. Dr. Phitsamay demonstrates how to feel your emotions and get in touc... | 1h 17m 28s | ||||||
| 11/6/24 |  SZN 3 Trailer | Healing Out Lao'd finally re-launches another season after a couple years of challenges and growth pains! In this trailer, Rita introduces the continued themes of the upcoming season focused on healing, resilience, and community within the Lao diaspora. The conversation delves into personal updates, including the host's achievements and experiences, as well as the challenges of navigating grief and friendship transitions. The episode concludes with an exciting preview of what to expect in Sea... | 11m 22s | ||||||
| 12/1/23 | E36: Sabaidee Fest Reflections (Part 2) ft. Somlit, Joy, and Susan | On this week's surprise episode of Healing Out Lao'd, we released PART 2 of the Sabaidee Fest Reflection Series!!! [Sabaidee Fest is the largest Southeast Asian music and cultural festival] Part 2 takes a deep dive and highlights the POV of 4 Lao-identified diaspora attendees of Sabaidee Fest: Somlit, Joy, and Susan!!! Individually and collectively, all reflect on the festival's scenery, food, culture, music, and the ultimately question: what does it mean to be a part of the Lao American dia... | 29m 37s | ||||||
| 8/3/23 | E35: Sabaidee Fest Reflections (Part 1) ft. Saengthong Douangdara | LONG TIME NO SPEAK P'NONG!!! On this week's surprise episode of Healing Out Lao'd, we are reflecting and reminiscing our experiences of the largest Southeast Asian music and cultural festival-- Sabaidee Fest!!! This episode is PART 1 of a 2 PART SABAIDEE FEST REFLECTION SERIES that is intentional in highlighting the POV of 2 Lao-identified diaspora attendees of Sabaidee Fest. Saeng and Rita unpack raw emotions from attending the festival's scenery, food, culture, community growth, and most... | 30m 22s | ||||||
| 4/17/22 | E34: Somlit Inthalangsy on returning to his Lao name + embodying dad's legacy of community organizing & finding home away from home in Laos Angeles | FINAL SZN 2.0 Episode 34 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and actor/co-host of Laos Angeles Deuan Sabaidee, Somlit Inthalangsy! During this episode, Somlit speaks on returning to his Lao name + embodying dad's legacy of community organizing & finding home away from home in Laos Angeles. As the co-host of the Laos Angeles Deuan Sabaidee, Somlit organizes monthly gatherings for LA/Orange County community members who have roots in Laos to connect and build sustaina... | 1h 09m 40s | ||||||
| 3/20/22 | E33: Christy Innouvong-Thornton on experiences of growing up without her Lao Isan parents + moving beyond narratives of forced resilience & giving back through Southeast Asian foodways | Episode 33 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and founder of Courageous Kitchen & TukTuk Box enterprises, Christy Innouvong-Thornton! During this episode, Christy reflects on her painful experiences of growing up in a white household (w/o her Lao Isan parents) + moving beyond narratives of forced resilience & giving back through Southeast Asian foodways. Today, Christy is living her best life in North Carolina, while feeding, educating and creating socio... | 1h 06m 46s | ||||||
| 2/20/22 | E32: Andrew David Vilaythong on growing up with a parent suffering from mental illness + therapy as a tool for addressing conflict-avoidant behaviors & music as self-exploration | Episode 32 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and music maker/DJ/audio editor of HOL– Andrew David Vilaythong! During this episode, Andrew reflects on his experiences of growing up with a parent suffering from mental illness + therapy as a tool for addressing conflict-avoidant behaviors & making music as self-exploration. Today, Andrew continues to thrive in his creativity thru DJing/producing beats and being the best plant dad he can be to his 15+ plant chi... | 54m 31s | ||||||
| 1/9/22 | E31: #HealingTheHealer-- Stephanie Franco on writing as resistance + cultivating mental health equity for BIPOC across cali & tapping into radical imagination | Episode 31 brings back the #HealingTheHealer series, which was first created in order to share the experiences of people in Rita’s lives that have empowered her healing process. In this first episode of 2022, Rita dives into a conversation with Stephanie Franco (aka “SPESH”), who is a creative writer, audio storyteller and sound designer/engineer based in Oakland, California. During this episode, Stephanie reflects on her experiences of growing up in the BAY AREA (Haywaaard), wri... | 57m 18s | ||||||
| 12/5/21 | E30: Lina V Luangrath on overcoming domestic violence, finding inner liberation thru music, & meeting Lao ancestors for the first time | This episode features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and the talented Lao American musician and family woman, Lina V Luangrath. During this episode, Lina reflects on her experiences of growing up in an impoverished Lao/BIPOC community in Rockford, Illinois + overcoming domestic violence + finding inner liberation thru music, & meeting Lao ancestors for the first time. Today, Lina is living the dream by singing/performing on various stages across Los Angele... | 1h 14m 03s | ||||||
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