About this episode

Dr. Joy Kong shares her inspiring journey of resilience, healing, and her expertise in stem cell therapy.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Joy Kong, a triple board-certified physician, educator, stem cell expert, and author of Tiger of Beijing. Dr. Kong shares her incredible journey growing up on a university campus in Beijing during a time of major economic change in China. Although her family had very little money, she was surrounded by education and developed an early fascination with America and the opportunities she believed it could offer. Dr. Kong opens up about the many obstacles she faced while trying to build a new life in the United States, including having her visa denied despite earning a scholarship. Determined not to give up, she found creative ways to move forward, from cold-calling hotels for work to becoming a tour guide in Tibet before eventually making it to America. She also shares the painful reality of surviving an abusive and controlling relationship, making the courageous decision to leave with nothing, and rebuilding her life from a shelter with the help of compassionate mentors, an attorney, and supportive professors. Her story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to start over and fight for the life you know you're meant to live. It truly…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Joy Kong

Topics covered

• resilience
• healing
• stem cell therapy
• personal journey
• mental health
• holistic medicine

Keywords

• resilience
• stem cell therapy
• mental health
• holistic medicine
• personal growth
• abusive relationships
• immigration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cloud10

Books & works: Tiger of Beijing

Places: Beijing, United States, Tibet

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