All The Things

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). Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/roses License code: 9AWGLV235FHNJXKB

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

I met today's guest, James Culver, through a training program he was providing to corporate employees. As a professional guide to others' unlearning, I knew that James would have a lot to say. Consider this episode as a masterclass to unlearning. James shares models and frameworks as well as personal experiences to show how we can interrupt and reset a chain of behavior. After all, we cannot keep doing the same things and expect different results.  In the conversation, James also touches on the importance of self care (framed in a way I haven't heard before),  the power of the breath and how to bring about cultural change. Be sure to listen to this episode with a notebook and pen! Resources mentioned: SCARF model - founded by Dr. David Rock - neuroscientist, co-founder of NeuroLeadership Institute The Fifth Discipline by Peter M. Senge   About the guest James Culver (he/him/his) is a trainer/coach who has been training for over 30 years. An American expat living in Germany since 2002, James has interacted with participants from around the world in topics ranging from change to the Miles Davis guide to high performing teams. As a performance coach, James focuses on working with clients preparing for or experiencing career changes. He's a professional musician, songwriter, writer and storyteller who enjoys Latin dancing and long walks in the woods. You can connect with James on LinkedIn or email him directly at James.culverjr[@]gmail.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 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.

One of the first things that Anna shares in this episode is our dual relationship of student and teacher with each other. It perfectly encapsulates our conversation which touches on ego, genius and being able to hold two extremes/opposites (being a teacher and being a student) and find the middle path. In this episode, Anna shares: what holds adults back from learning how to manage polarization internally and in society what genius is and how it is not just IQ why genius is often kept compartmentalized her approach in writing her new book why we as changemakers, creators and wise humans feel like outsiders her definition of success the question to ask yourself in order to make a decision free of your ego This episode is chock full of wisdom for those looking to living a more abundant, compassionate and full life.   About the guest Anna Tsui (she/her) is a genius coach and writer, speaker and serial international entrepreneur. She is the founder of The Intuitive Business School and her bestselling book, Shadow Magic: Turn your Fear Into Fuel and Create a Prosperous Coaching Business, shows readers how to overcome their personal self-sabotage and build a thriving career and business. Learn more about Anna and get half of her book for free here: https://www.annatsui.com/book. You can also find and connect with Anna on Instagram @ms.annatsui.   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.

One of my biggest unlearnings has been understanding what trauma is. Being able to see my experiences through that lens has been invaluable in better navigating the world. Today's guest, Mira Rao, is an embodiment and resilience coach. In this episode, we dive into how she defines trauma, embodiment and resilience - words that are often taken in without an understanding of what they truly are.  We touch on the mechanistic culture we live in, the importance of in person connection, belonging and safety. I walked away from this conversation with a new understanding of what has shaped me. I think you might too. People mentioned: Arielle Schwartz, PhD. - Child and adult psychotherapist specializing in EMDR and body-centered trauma therapies Dr. Candace Pert - a neuroscientist and pharmacologist who contributed to “mind-body” medicine as an area of legitimate scientific research and author of Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine   About the guest Mira Rao (she/her) is an embodiment and resilience coach. She is on a mission to contribute to building a world in which people are confident in the wisdom of their bodies, consciously and intentionally resilient with the ups and downs of life and empowered to live the lives they actively choose rather than reactively inherit. She does so by teaching them practical ways to develop routines and rituals for embodied resilience that help them deal better with challenges and stress so they can start moving towards what they truly want in their lives. You can learn more about Mira and her work at www.mirarao.com.au. Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram (@miraraocoaching).    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.

The term "decolonize" is very much a word of the time. When I learned about Meredith Keith-Chirch's coaching practice, Decolonizing Your Health, I knew that we'd have a great conversation about unlearning in regards to health. In this episode, we also touch on schooling, technology, and language. I appreciate how Meredith lives and breaths her work. She is doing her own unlearning as she guides her clients through theirs. While completely decolonizing certain aspects of our lives may seem unattainable or unrealistic, Meredith shares how we all can take steps to re-evaluate our decisions.  Ultimately, it is not about perfectionism or being right in our decisions. It is about choosing for ourselves.    About the guest Meredith Keith-Chirch (she/her/hers) is the founder of Decolonizing Your Health, where she helps unconventional women reject oppressive norms and create the lifestyles that they truly want. In addition to this she enjoys multiple other roles, including that of dancer, vocalist, and self-directed education advocate. She's part of a low-tech, car-free, conventional school-free, conscious living minimalist family. You can learn more about Meredith's work on her website and sign up to receive a free guide to decolonizing your health. You can also connect directly with Meredith 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.

I knew today's guest, JoAnna Bennett, from high school, and our conversation touches on JoAnna's unlearning of what love, safety and worth mean to her. We repeat patterns that are set in childhood and many times generations before ours. JoAnna shares her experiences growing up in a dysfunctional household and carrying on that pattern in her dysfunctional marriage. She speaks about how motherhood and her kids gave her reason to leave the relationship and get a divorce and and what steps she has taken to heal and redefine love. I hope that you tune in and take away one of the many nuggets of wisdom that JoAnna shares. Book mentioned - Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men   About the guest 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.

Welcome to Season 2! I'm excited to be back with more amazing guests. This season, we will be focusing on the topic of unlearning. Unlearning is something that is the key to my being a better adult and all the roles I hold - mother, daughter, sister, partner, friend and contributor to society.  Your version of unlearning will not look like mine. I hope to share with you some ideas of what unlearning means, why it is important and how it may look so that you can see how it can be applied to your life. The blog reading at the end of the episode can be found here - A Great Unlearning. Tune into the coming weeks where I will be sharing my guests and what they think of unlearning. See you then! 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. 

In this episode, we are wrapping up Season 1 and diving into all the truths. Thank you for listening and sharing your time with me. I hope you enjoy some of my lessons from podcasting the last couple of months as well as what I know to be true deep down in my bones. Lastly is my favorite - a montage of all of the guests' truths! Thank you to all of my brilliant and remarkable guests who have made this experience worthwhile.  Best wishes as you enter the new year!   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. 

2021 is coming to a close and so is Season 1 of All The Things. This podcast wouldn't have happened without today's guest, Audrey Ensor. Audrey edited the episodes and yes, she made it that happen but it was purely the idea that she would be there to edit the show that helped me finally start producing!  Today the script is flipped and Audrey interviews me to learn more about the behind the scenes of creating the podcast, why I want to speak to moms specifically and why I haven't been surprised by the truths the guests share in the episodes. I'd love to hear from you - what have you liked most about Season 1?   About the guest Audrey Ensor (she/her/hers) is a digital content creator. Her main focus is videography and editing, but she also has experience with photography, social media, animation, and graphic design. Audrey works as a freelancer and in her role at Medfield TV, she has edited Season 1's episodes of All The Things.  To contact Medfield TV email info@medfield.tv or call 508-359-8888. For more on Audrey, visit www.audreyensor.com or instagram @audreyensor.   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.   Special thanks to Medfield TV for editing this episode.

Today's solo episode is a continuation of a thread in my conversation with Cindy Kao. "Second generational guilt" is a term I created to describe a very specific kind of guilt that I experience as a daughter of an immigrant. My feelings are not indicative of how every second generation American feels but it is an example of another layer to the emotions and experiences that children of immigrants feel. If you are one yourself, you have your own flavor of it. In this episode, I read a blog I wrote five years ago titled "Second Generational Guilt" and then I go into the evolution of my feelings and the value and magic in writing and capturing our emotions.   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. 

Today's guest is my long-time friend, Cindy Kao. Over the years, our roads have wound and crossed and ran alongside one another through various states and stages of life. Now we have the unique experience of raising our children in the same town having known each other since we were children ourselves.  In this episode, we chat about raising kids as second generation Americans, our respect for our mothers, the traditional Chinese postpartum practice of confinement and the evolution of personal growth and spirituality. Who knew that recording a podcast episode was just what two working moms with young children needed to catch up?    Resources mentioned: Mindvalley Michael Beckwith The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life   About the guest Cindy Kao (she/her/hers) is a full time mama of 2 with a day job in the digital marketing industry as a project manager. She is always seeking opportunities for personal growth and experiences that connect us.    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.   Special thanks to Medfield TV for editing this episode.

Today's solo episode was inspired by my previous episode with Tiffany York. Relationships and people are important. For a long time, I didn't think so but in fact, it is the fabric that holds this world together. It holds our individual worlds together and one rip in it can be like a hole in a sail. In this episode, I share a blog about and thoughts on one thing that I believe we all need to embody a bit more in order to save the fabric of our society.    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 her blog Lisa For Real. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood. 

Long standing friendships are treasures and often have many layers. My friendship with Tiffany has ebbed and flowed over the years giving us what we needed to land us in the here and now. She and I speak about rupture and repair in our relationship and how the very actions that have allowed our relationship to survive can be extended to the social justice work and the self work that we do. We also touch on her recent election for a role in town government, how Black theology has shifted her beliefs, and the power of reframing.  It is undeniable that Tiffany is spirited, thoughtful and principled all the while also being human. Black Theology resources African American Readings of Paul, Lisa Bowens The Cross and Lynching Tree, J. Cone Knowing Christ Crucified: The Witness of African-American Religious Experience, M. Shawn Copeland “Wading Through Many Sorrows”, M. Shawn Copeland God's Law and Order, A. Griffith Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus. R. Williams About the guest Born and raised outside Dallas, Texas, Tiffany York (she/her) is a granddaughter of Mexican immigrants and mother to 2 live children and 2 babies lost in utero. Having experienced infertility, miscarriages and postpartum depression, she is an advocate for perinatal mental health services for all moms. After working with a career coach, she realized advocacy, building community and offering accountability is where she can make her impact. As a result, she has started a business called Blue Foot Consulting to support communities and companies in practicing justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. You can reach her at trosewhite@gmail.com or @trosewhite on Instagram to learn more about her work.    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.   Special thanks to Medfield TV for editing this episode.

Money is a hot and oftentimes triggering topic. There are so many experts out there who teach about money. From the start, I have appreciated Regina's approach where money is really a lens to understanding the limiting beliefs, fears and doubts that hold us back. The little, basic, primitive part of our brain, which Regina calls the critter brain, wants us to survive. And it keeps us safe by continuously looping those fears, beliefs and doubts. Regina's transformational work focuses on rewiring those patterns in our brains so that we can move past survival mode to thrive. Tune into the conversation to learn about how she does it.      About the guest Regina Martinelli is a certified Master NLP transformational coach, with a Master's degree in Change Management/Organizational Development. Her model of coaching is rooted in transformative learning, neuroscience and quantum physics, allowing access to the subconscious patterns that keep us stuck, especially around money. Regina has been able to design and lead conscious change-work seminars for impactful and lasting breakthroughs for her clients in their businesses, personal relationships and communities. She is astute at helping her clients uncover their unconscious blocks that prevent them from having the experience of money (and life) they desire. Her sense of humor, compassion and commitment make her courses fun, impactful and transformative on multiple levels.  You can sign up for Regina's course at www.lisaforreal.com/regina.   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.  

One of my favorite things in the world is how the sky lights up at sunset. The ways that pinks and purples and reds and oranges mesh together, no beginning and no end.   Living an inspired life is being able to see the beauty around us. In this episode, I talk about appreciation for nature and how it can be our muse.   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 her blog Lisa For Real. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood. 

Spacious and thoughtful are two words I would use to describe my friend, May. And I'd also use those words to describe our conversation where May shares some of her experiences as a Chinese-Australian woman, the feeling of otherness, and what helps her feel fully expressed. I am honored that May accepted my invitation and we are able to share this conversation where we related soul to soul. Episode mentions: Joan Scheckel Rie Katagiri   About the guest May Yeung is a writer, lawyer and mum from Melbourne, Hong Kong & Los Angeles.  And she loves BTS.   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.   Special thanks to Medfield TV for editing this episode.

The writing course I took over five years ago with Jeanette LeBlanc was a major catalyst in my evolution. There is truly a version of me before and after meeting Jeanette. The permission she gave me to write however I want sticks with me to this day and has allowed me to show up authentically in every arena of my life.  In this episode, we talk about the artist life and the pressure to commodify our passions, writing and how her writing shifted from stories about her kids to her, who we are and the strength in returning vs wandering, and giving ourselves grace and the consequence of being human.   Mentions: Coming out of the closet (TEDTALK by Ash Beckham) Half a Life: A Memoir by Darin Strauss About the guest Jeanette LeBlanc spent most of her life working very hard to be a good girl. One day she woke up and decided to write her way out of her own life - things haven't been the same since. Single mama to two ridiculously unruly daughters, Jeanette believes in the smooth honey burn of whiskey, the crashing of mama ocean, pencil skirts, vintage band tees and fringed boots, the kinship of the wild wolf, walking for miles in unfamiliar cities, that the burn down always precedes the rise, the singular power of dark red lipstick and the necessity of putting out for the muse on the regular. Oh yea - and that sometimes our stories are the only things that can save us. Jeanette is the author of You Are Not Too Much | Love Notes On Heartache, Redemption and Reclamation - available at all major online retailers. You can learn more about Jeanette at www.jeanetteleblanc.com and follow her on Instagram @jeanetteleblanc for more of her words.   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.   Special thanks to Medfield TV for editing this episode.

Inspired by my conversation with my friend and Instagram influencer, Taima (see previous episode), I share how my thoughts on selfies have changed over the last five years. This examination includes two pieces of writing about how I feel about selfies - one from way back in 2016 and one I wrote about them last month.  The most important question in this transformation was asking myself, "Why am I triggered, and what does that say about me?"    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 her blog Lisa For Real. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood. 

In this episode, I got to talk to my accountability partner and friend, Taima, about so many things I wish we had time to chat about during our weekly meetings. The overall theme was consuming - consuming social media content and consuming the big "M" - Money. She's a social media personality (aka influencer), so naturally, I pick her brain on how to manage social media as a consumer and if we can actually create real relationships online. We talk influence, curation and transparency. Then, with her years as a blogger about money, Taima shares some major money mindset tips around how to create boundaries that work for us and how to reframe money as a tool, not something we fight against. Consumption is a behavior we are trained to perform in our capitalistic system. Being mindful of our consumption in all the ways, helps us stay on path and stay inspired.   About the guest Taima Ramsey (she/her) is an attorney by day and travel enthusiast on evenings and weekends. She is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn and now calls Manhattan home. She started Poor In A Private Plane as a way to empower women to live their best life on any budget. There are never enough hours in the day or  enough money in our bank accounts. But that doesn't stop us from living our best life. Poor In a Private Plane features travel guides, budgeting tips and lifestyle hacks. Our mission is to show women how they can afford to do all the things they love within their means Learn more about Taima's work at (www.poorinaprivateplane.com) and @pooinprivate pln   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.   Special thanks to Medfield TV for editing this episode.

For a long time, I was living an INSPIRING life where I sought external approval and accolades because I was trying to inspire others. But I realized that what I want to seek is an INSPIRED life, one where I am lit up and doing things that excite me. And what I've found is that in turn, others have found it inspiring. Living an inspired life may sound intimidating or unattainable but it is actually quite simple (with some conscious effort). In this episode, I share the three things we need to do to live an inspired life and the beauty of following the breadcrumbs to inspiration.   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.

Changemakers aren't always on the frontlines doing gruesome and backbreaking work.  Sometimes changemakers are piano teachers like my friend, Jonathan Roberts. Jonathan is the founder of South Shore Piano School. He is teaching and running his piano school his way - challenging the culture of high-brow, inaccessible music and creating a new culture that is fun and open for everyone. Tune in to learn how Jonathan is turning the old ways of music on its head. (Spoiler alert: it includes holding two recitals a month!)    About the guest Jonathan Roberts (he/him/his) is the owner and director of the South Shore Piano School in Quincy, Massachusetts. A passionate educator, Jonathan's work revolves around not only teaching music, but also incorporating creativity, possibility, and skill-building into students' everyday lives. Jonathan maintains an active blog on the SSPS website, and is also the host of South Shore Piano, a podcast about how music education changes lives. Learn more about Jonathan and South Shore Piano School at www.southshorepianoschool.com and follow him on Instagram @sspianoschool.   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.

In this first Blog Blob, I share and riff off a blog post titled "Not either/or, it's both/and." Having a binary outlook way limits our ability to see nuance and really live life. While seeing things in black and white may be easier, the human experience is very much in the gray where contrasting truths can and do co-exist.  This Blog Blob is an extension of my conversation with Amelia Sherry in Episode 3 which was very much about this push and pull. She shares her feelings on the word mother and how she does not like identifying as a mother while still believing it to be one of the most important aspects of her life.  **My apologies for the audio quality in this episode. I forgot to plug in my microphone and was using my computer. Alas, creation is imperfect, and when the muse calls, you listen.   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 her blog Lisa For Real. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood. 

Amelia and I sat down for today's Real Conversation around our identity as moms - specifically the experience of sharing that title of "Mom" or "Mother" with others. I am so grateful to Amelia for sharing vulnerably and wholly on today's episode. You'll want to give this a listen whether you are a mother or sister or partner or really any kind of role. This is the first Real Conversation episode. A Real Conversation episode is where a guest and I start talking with a prompt instead of a more free flowing interview. After listening to today's episode, I hope you can see that opportunity for real conversations is all around us.   About the guest Amelia Sherry (she/her), MPH, RD, CDN, CDCES, is the founder of NourishHer, an online space dedicated to helping mothers embrace happy, healthy relationships with food so that their children can too.  Amelia runs a free online community, called The NourishHer Collective, for mothers who come together around the shared goal of protecting kids from diet culture.  You can take a free mini-workshop to learn top tools and strategies for raising kids who have healthy relationships with food at www.nourishher.com/nourishherwellworkshop. You can follow her on Instagram @ameliasherryrd Amelia Sherry is an anti-diet, weight-neutral and Health-at-Every-Size (HAES-aligned) nutrition therapist. To learn more about her private practice, visit www.ameliasherry.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 her blog Lisa For Real. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood. 

What an honor it was to speak one-on-one with Jean in this episode. Jean is leading a project in building a new and, what I think will be, revolutionary cultural center in our town. We speak about unlearning, social justice, storytelling, community, culture and self-expression. The conclusion? All roads for a better world lead to and come from the arts. Tune in to hear Jean's several ways of defining arts and their impact. This episode is for the creatives, changemakers, artists, community builders, activists, and anyone on the path to re-embracing those parts of themselves.    About the guest Jean Mineo (she/her/hers) is Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance working to build the performing arts center at the former Medfield State Hospital. Jean has spent her career managing other non-profit arts organizations including the Boston Sculptors Gallery, JP Open Studios, the New Art Center in Newton and as a public art consultant for the City of Boston. To learn more about the work Jean is doing, visit www.medfieldculture.org and follow the Cultural Alliance of Medfield 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/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. You can also find her on Instagram as @reclaimingmotherhood. 

Jim Rohn is known for saying that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. While the people we know certainly have a huge influence on who we are, I'm not quite so sure it's that simple. I share some thoughts around this idea and what's to come for Season One which features people I know.   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 her blog Lisa For Real. Feel free to send her an email or DM her on Instagram @reclaimingmotherhood. 

It's nice to meet you. Who I am and who you are cannot be fully baked out in a single podcast. It happens in steps and in lots of real conversations. Here's to the first of many!  Learn more about my deepest truth about you, how we ultimately change the world and what's to come in this introductory episode of All The Things.

You're in the right place if you are a mom seeking an inspired life.    Here is a sneak peek of what this podcast will be about.