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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
I shared an image that reads “Learn to differentiate between the sound of your intuition guiding you and your traumas misleading you.” A friend asked "How do you do that?"
This episode is my response. I share some definitions of intuition and trauma and how they can manifest in our decision making. I also share how you can hone in on the ability to differentiate and some simple exercises you can do.
This was originally a Facebook Live from my new group - The Journey In | live inspired. live empowered. If you'd like to be part of future discussions, join the group! See you there.
About the host
Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world.
Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc/k and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA.
To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to hire her as your Remarkability Coach, visit www.lisaforreal.com. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood with your thoughts of an inspired life.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
When tragedy occurs, we need one another, to process and to heal in order to make the changes necessary to never let it happen again. Thank you communing with me as I share my feelings and thoughts after the school shooting in Ulvade, Texas.
About the host
Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world.
Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc/k and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA.
To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to hire her as your Remarkability Coach, visit www.lisaforreal.com. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood with your thoughts of an inspired life.
This song is entited "Roses" by Brock Hewitt (Stories in Sound).
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Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
JoAnna Bennett, the first guest of this season, returns to interview me in this finale episode to close out the season.
We speak of how empathy plays a role in unlearning. As mothers of young children, we pontificate how we will raise teenagers. I share another take on how the village supports a mother as well as how I see motherhood pendulating from generation to generation.
We wrap up the episode on my favorite learnings from each guest as well as what Season 3 may bring.
So many thanks to JoAnna for guest hosting!
I'll see you in Season 3 after a hiatus.
About the guest host
JoAnna Bennett (she/her) is a full-time working mother of two wonderful humans, two goofy dogs, four pensive hens, and a fuzzy tarantula. She is also an avid reader, an insatiable learner, and a self-acknowledged survivor. She is a writer and account manager at O’Brien Communications Group, a Columnist at BizCatalyst360, and a committee volunteer for The Center for Safe Futures.
You can learn more about JoAnna and read her writing on her LinkTree, connect with her on Instagram @joanna_baanana, find her on LinkedIn or email her at joanna@obriencg.com.
About the host
Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world.
Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc/k and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA.
To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to work with her, visit www.lisaforreal.com. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood with your thoughts of an inspired life.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
I met Jessie four years ago as an attendee at the first of her annual event called Flourishing, held by her non-profit, Mass PPD Fund. While we didn't get a chance to really speak then, the event left an impression on me. Luckily, we connected afterwards and have stayed in touch.
In this conversation, we deviate from our theme of Unlearning so Jessie could share a bit about the fund and her event happening this Friday, May 6th! Jessie and I also talk about the cultural and systemic hurdles that mothers face, the importance of stories and why postpartum mental mood disorders (which includes postpartum depression) is such an important issue.
Mass. PPD Fund is a non-profit focused on supporting and addressing the mental health needs of new parents. Their annual event, Flourishing, which celebrates mothers and survivors as well as providers, is happening virtually this Friday, May 6th at 12PM-1:30PM EDT. The event, which is free with option to donate, will have guest speakers, chances to connect with other mothers and raffles for some really cool items!
Part of what Mass. PPD Fund has done in the past is provide scholarships to birth workers and mental health professionals to attend programs that train them on supporting those facing maternal mental health challenges. The transition into motherhood is no joke. Moms need all the support they can get and Jessie is helping do that. I’m very proud to know her and support this event as an attendee and on the planning committee.
Don't forget to register here for Flourishing happening on May 6th 12pm-1:30pm!
About the guest
Jessie Colbert is the Founder and Executive Director of the Mass. PPD Fund, a non-profit focused on supporting and addressing the mental health needs of new parents. Their annual event, Flourishing, which celebrates mothers and survivors as well as providers, is happening virtually next Friday, May 6th at 12PM EDT. The event, which is free with option to donate, will have guest speakers, chances to connect with other mothers and raffles for some really cool items!
Learn more about Jessie and Mass PPD Fund at www.massppdfund.org/ and connect with her on Instagram @massppdfund.
About the host
Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world.
Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA.
To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to work with her, visit www.lisaforreal.com. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood with your thoughts of an inspired life.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Something that really re-affirms the beauty of the Universe is when I can meet someone briefly and have a deep conversation with them. Today's guest, Jhaynane, speaks of some of my favorite things - inner child work, healing and re-parenting ourselves while also parenting our kids.
In this episode, we touch on the pendulation of mothering through generations going from one extreme to another. Jhaynane also shares ways to reconnect with ourselves while being a mom. Our whole conversation comes full circle through how she sees acceptance vs. forgiveness.
I so appreciate Jhaynane's openness and real-ness in this episode. There are so many nuggets to take and apply to various parts of our lives.
About the guest
Jhaynane Sung (she/her) is a holistic healer (nutritionist, certified breathwork instructor, reiki practitioner, wellness and spiritual life coach) and mother. She helps women improve their self-esteem, create healthy boundaries and step into their power through breathwork, reiki, and shadow work. In 2016 while still at American University, where she received a Master's in Nutrition, Jhaynane opened her first health coaching practice. Her mission evolved from being weight-loss-focused to mindfulness and empowerment-centered as she began her own binge eating healing journey. Since then, she has helped countless women move away from self-deprecating thoughts, poor boundaries, and low self-esteem to focusing on honoring themselves, body positivity, and self-care. In addition, Jhaynane holds monthly breathwork and meditation moon circles at a Washington D.C. nonprofit serving homeless pregnant teen mothers.
Learn more about Jhaynane's work at www.moonlotusco.com and connect with her on Instagram @moonlotusco.
About the host
Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world.
Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA.
To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to work with her, visit www.lisaforreal.com. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood with your thoughts of an inspired life.
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
We can meet truly remarkable people in the random-est of places.
Today's guest, Raphael Pastor was my make-up artist for my cousin's wedding. Our 20 minute appointment led to this conversation.
Raphael speaks about his work as a campaign organizer and shares some insight on how to create real change across the aisle. I ask for his thoughts on how social media can be used in social justice work. He also speaks of the importance of connection and compassion in equity work and beyond.
One thing he said that will be forever engraved in my mind is - "For me, I see policies as debatable and dignity is not debatable."
From the conversation, you'll find Raphael comes with a kaleidoscope of perspectives rich in nuance. I learned so much from him as an activist and as a human.
About the guest
A former LGBTQ campaign organizer, Raphael Pastor (he/him) has witnessed the power of community. Starting as a presidential campaign volunteer and eventually working with New Jersey's campaign for same-sex marriage and national campaign for Employment Non-Discrimination (ENDA), Raphael empowers people to create change in their world through advocacy. Raphael's greatest joy is leading people to actualize their power and work toward their highest contributions. He aims to continually inspire LGBTQ youth and allies to become future change agents. Raphael is currently a social work student at County College of Morris and plans on working toward his undergraduate degree in Human Resource Management and Education Policy, concentrating on diversity and equity and college and workplace learning.
If you want to get in touch with Raphael, you can find him on Instagram @beaute.theory.
About the host
Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world.
Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA.
To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to work with her, visit www.lisaforreal.com. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood with your thoughts of an inspired life.
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Motherhood is the impetus for a lot of changes in our lives. One common one is to create a healthier home for those little beings entering it.
Today's guest, Dr. Hannah Gardener, became more interested in environmental health during her first pregnancy. Since, she has become a healthy home consultant who I have turned to for advisement on purchasing decisions. She runs an amazing Facebook group where she shares her levelheaded recommendations and opinions on products and situations that the members experience.
In this episode, Hannah shares about her work and gives a comprehensive list of low cost and simply ways to lower environmental toxins and create a healthier home. We also speak about the intersection of social justice and environmental health, the disproportionate amount of women doing the emotional labor of creating healthier changes and how to combat perfectionism when it comes to living a healthier life.
If you are on board with creating a healthier home, you don't want to miss this episode!
About the guest
Dr. Hannah Gardener (she/her) is an epidemiologist and medical school professor as well as a healthy home consultant. She helps families reduce their exposure to environmental toxins by making easy, inexpensive and gradual changes to their living environments. Her goal is to help people live an environmentally healthier lifestyle without stress!
Take a look at Hannah's website at www.agreenslate.com. Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram @agreenslateconsulting or via email. And be sure to join her amazing Facebook group!
About the host
Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world.
Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA.
To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to work with her, visit www.lisaforreal.com. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood with your thoughts of an inspired life.
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Everyone has a story to tell and few have the bravery to share it.
I reconnected with Nicole, a classmate from elementary school, on Facebook and I learned so much in our short conversation that I had to invite her onto All The Things.
This episode departs from the structure of my other episodes. Nicole shares her story mostly uninterrupted as she weaves each piece into one another. Her principles of choosing kindness and caring for others shine throughout the various phases of her life.
I was the one who experienced the unlearning for this episode around caring, connecting with people and how we can make an impact. I hope you enjoy!
About the guest
Nicole Harrison (she/her) has an Associates in Paralegal Studies and Bachelor's in Human Resources and Management. She has worked in many industries and isn't afraid to ask the thought provoking questions.
You can get in touch with Nicole on Facebook.
About the host
Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world.
Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA.
To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to work with her, visit www.lisaforreal.com. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood with your thoughts of an inspired life.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Today's episode is a solo throwback of a Facebook Live I shared in July 2020.
I was going through my own unlearning of who I am as a Chinese American on many different levels - as a marginalized person, as a perpetuator of oppression and as an advocate/accomplice/ally.
It is really fascinating to listen to myself from almost two years ago and to listen to myself now. To see how the practice of the many things I am doing have created the version of me now who has a better knowing of myself and who I want to be in the world.
Practice doesn't make perfect - it makes normal. Don't let the process intimidate you.
This Live is also what sparked my conversation with next week's guest. Stay tuned!
About the host
Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world.
Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA.
To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to work with her, visit her blog Lisa For Real. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood.
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Today's guest, Dr. Joanie Terrizzi shares how we are a grief avoidant culture which is precisely why I knew I wanted to talk about death during this season of unlearning. As much as our culture avoids grief, there is no way to prevent the end of life, and it deserves as much air time as all the other parts of life.
You will find that this conversation contains a spaciousness to it. The silence in a conversation talking about loss and grief is as much part of the process as the talking about it. You'll see Joanie has a way of bringing presence and comfort into this topic.
In this episode, we touch on:
Joanie's losses and how she is after integrating her grief
how death brings about a new identity for ourselves
the role of community in grieving
how to increase our capacity to grieve
an alternative statement to "I'm sorry for your loss"
what an end of life doula does
the difference b/t bereavement and grief
and how loss is clarifying
This is one of those important topics we should be having with all of our friends and family. I hope this gives you some points to share with them.
Book mentioned - There's No Such Thing As A Dragon
About the guest
Dr. Joanie Terrizzi (she/her/hers) is a mind-body wellness practitioner, coach, and writer. As a former school librarian for under-resourced populations, Joanie believes firmly in the power of communities to encourage well-being and enact healing. She has completed trainings in Yoga, Yin Yoga, Laughter Yoga, children’s yoga, iRest®, Reiki, Authentic Relating Training, Clinical Hypnosis, Integrative Wellness Coaching, and a Death Doula certification; she was the president of the Midwest End-of-Life Doula Collective and is a member of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance. Joanie explored children’s mindfulness for her dissertation and received her doctorate in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University where she pursued her interest in healing modalities and human thriving.
You can learn more about Joanie's grief integration coaching work at www.grieftender.org. You can also find additional information about her at www.nurtureandthrive.org and www.breathetolearn.com. Lastly, you can connect with her on Instagram at @dr.joanieter and read her writing at @dr.j.t.poetry.
About the host
Lisa Chin (she/her/hers) believes that knowing ourselves is central to being happy and fulfilled. This podcast is about the observation and examination of self - exploring all the things that make us who we are. Why? Because the better we understand ourselves, the more good we can do in the world.
Lisa creates and podcasts from the traditional and unceded land of the Nipmuc and Massachusett tribes in a town outside Boston, MA.
To learn more about Lisa, her writing as well as opportunities to work with her, visit www.lisaforreal.com. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood with your thoughts of an inspired life.