Beyond Asian: Stories of the Third Culture

Welcome to a special episode of "Asian and Amplified." In this recording, you're about to join a fascinating panel conversation that delves into the world of podcasting and the unique experiences of our panelists within Berlin's vibrant Asian community.Panelists:Natalina Pereira: Host of "Asia is Not a Country"Natalina Pereira is a passionate podcaster who explores the diverse cultures and stories within Asia. Her podcast, "Asia is Not a Country," has gained recognition for its insightful narratives.Jing-Jing Hu: Host of "You Rice Me Up"Jing-Jing Hu is known for her podcast, "You Rice Me Up," where she shares stories and experiences related to European Asian identity, culture, and personal growth.Liwen Qin: Host of "Seahorse Planet"Liwen Qin brings a feminist perspective through her Chinese-language podcast, "Seahorse Planet." Her unique approach to storytelling has captivated audiences worldwide.Moderator:Sen Zhan: Host of "Beyond Asian: Stories of the Third Culture"Sen Zhan is a skilled storyteller who delves into the experiences of individuals living at the intersection of cultures. His podcast, "Beyond Asian: Stories of the Third Culture," has garnered acclaim for its insightful narratives.In-Depth Questions:Question 1: What's been your revenue from podcasting? How has podcasting impacted your financial landscape?Question 2: As your podcast grows, a persona often develops around it. How do you manage and evolve this persona to resonate with your audience?Question 3: Can you share your toughest experience with podcast guests? How did you navigate and resolve challenging situations with guests?Question 4: What are models for intercultural belonging that you've encountered or explored through your podcasting journey? How can different cultures come together and thrive in today's interconnected world?Don't miss this opportunity to glean insights from our panelists as they share their podcasting journeys and perspectives on the Asian community's creative power in Berlin.And remember, this event is part of Podfest Berlin, taking place from October 13-15, 2023, at Noisy Rooms. Check out the festival programming to discover more exciting podcasting events!

In this week's episode, we dive into the complex process of healing and improving relationships with parents, particularly in Asian cultures. Our new Ask Me Anything segment features psychoanalyst Dr. Salman Akhtar's article on "A Third Individuation, Immigration, Identity, and the Psychoanalytic Process," providing a resource for third culture individuals to understand themselves better.Read "A Third Individuation", by Dr. Salman Akhtar here: https://immaterial.sfai.edu/features/here-and-yet/documents/A-THIRD-INDIVIDUATION-IMMIGRATIONidentity-and-the-psychoanalitical-process.pdfBecome a Patron with benefits like: Shoutouts on New Episodes, Ask a question on the Ask-me-anything segment, and access to uncut episodes!www.patreon.com/beyondasianIn today's episode featuring Johnson Hsieh, we explore the concept of third individuation and the importance of unblocking love, tearing down internal barriers that prevent true connection. We delve into the challenges of evolving relationships with parents, examining our own perceptions and biases, and setting boundaries. We emphasize the importance of communication, understanding, and forgiveness in relationships, highlighted by our personal experiences and those of our guests. Join us as we explore the ongoing effort of trying to improve relationships by being vulnerable, expressing oneself, and actively listening.Don't forget to support us by becoming a patron on patreon.com/beyondasian. Tune in now to Beyond Asian: Stories of the Third Culture, where we believe that understanding and empathy towards others are vital to building meaningful relationships with our Asian parents.Topics- A Third individuation in immigrants- Kanye West's "everything is the same"- Understanding and empathy towards parents- Unblocking love to improve relationships- Navigating cultural differences and setting boundaries- Understanding interrupting in communication- Therapy and exploring emotions- Importance of open communication- Accepting challenges in infinite game- Finding progress and hope in small shifts- Impact of self-reflection and self-acceptanceNotable Quotes"Immigration from one country to another is a complex and multifaceted psychosocial process with significant and lasting effects on an individual's identity.""The idea that the individuation process may never quite stop happening for third culture people invites a continuous process of creativity and of reinvention.""Grief is love with nowhere to go. It's love that has had nowhere to go for decades, and now it can finally flow."KeywordsImmigration process 2. Dr. Salman Akhtar 3. Psychoanalytic process 4. Third individuation 5. Psychosocial development theory 6. Third culture individuals 7. Identity 8. Parental backstory 9. Protection 10. Relationship with parents.Episode OutlineIntroduction and explanation of Ask Me Anything segment [00:00:01]Question from patron William on suggested reading materials for third culture individuals [00:00:28]Johnson's mom's backstory and early life struggles [00:10:34]Johnson's mom's experiences as a child [00:11:37]Johnson''s approach to maintaining a relationship with his parents despite interruptions [00:29:41]Johnson and his mom's evolving relationship and her positive affirmations towards him [00:36:04]Johnson's pivotal moment with his therapist and impact on his relationship with his mom [00:40:35]Johnson's infrequent interrupted conversations with his mom and documenting them on Twitter. [00:43:32]

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

On International Women's Day, a narrated story about Mongolia's most renowned queen, Mandukhai Khutun, who lived from 1448-1510, and who united the warring Mongolian tribes 200 years after Genghis Khan. Then, a sobering look at the state of women's rights around the world today, and an invitation to keep pushing for the change we all need. NotesInterested in producing for Beyond Asian? We are looking to expand our production team!Details here:https://www.notion.so/senzhan/Beyond-Asian-Podcast-Seeks-Producer-9b7e3f628c5e4c9eabc4c9986da8e7b7*News sourcesIt's International Women's Day. How did women's rights fare this year?https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/03/08/international-womens-day-iran-afghanistan-abortion/UN secretary-general says women's right are under threathttps://apnews.com/article/un-gender-equality-womens-rights-c66860dda2e845b3ce27b536611d7814Women March To Defend Rights Across Globe Mark Women's Dayhttps://www.ndtv.com/world-news/women-march-to-defend-rights-across-globe-mark-womens-day-3844366*CreditsTough Mothers, Amazing Stories of History's Mightiest Matriarchs, by Jason Porath: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35887203-tough-mothersEpisode Art produced by Mid-journey

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

The month of May is Asian-American Pacific Islander month, but for those of us who might not see ourselves in these adjectives, I thought we could expand the description to TCA month - Third Culture Asian month!So, for Third Culture Asian month, I'd like to share with you 3 back-to-back episodes that together frame the topic of the healing of intercultural and intergenerational conflict in the global asian diaspora community. On the second of this 3-part series, we'll hear from Iris Chen, Chinese-American author of the book “Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent”, and the different approach that she takes to parenting, and how some traditional Asian values can be better understood from a more holistic perspective. *To learn about the Untigering movement, and to read Iris' book, go to untigering.com*To support this show as a patron, go topatreon.com/beyondasian.com*To leave me a voice message about this episode, go to speakpipe.com/beyondasian

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

By 17, Third Culture Kid Zac Steer had traveled to nearly 60 countries, and had lived for several years in China. What is returning to Canada like after such a journey? Check out this featurette of Third Culture Youth, on Beyond Asian

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

Dear Listeners, this is a bonus episode for all of you on a topic close to my heart: Psychedelics.I was invited by Frank and Cynic to guest on their podcast, No Stone Unturned, to talk about my experiences with psychedelics, the differences between the classical psychedelics: LSD, Psilocybin Mushrooms, and Ayahuasca, how to prepare for a psychedelic journey, whether psychedelics are for everyone, and much more! Enjoy this fun bonus episode, and stay tuned for the next regular episode on Beyond Asian!

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

The Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989, a fractured childhood with memory loss, and recovering from the trauma of immigration. In Episode 9, Julian, the only Chinese-speaking psychiatrist in a large Canadian city weighs in on how the clashing of Western ideals with Confucian philosophy is at the heart of mental health issues amongst Asian immigrants and their families.

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

TL;DL?- Episode 8 will be released in the week of July 26, 2020 - this episode was workshopped with the help of Bear Radio, and it'll be even better than the ones you've heard before!- Beyond Asian is partnering with and will be hosted by Bear Radio, Berlin's English Podcasting Network- Musical Interlude: "Hisen" by the late Susumu Yokota- See you in Episode 8!

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

After so much unimaginable trauma from the Vietnam war, how does a young Dutch-Vietnamese woman begin healing the emotional rifts in her family? In Episode 6, I’m speaking with Yennhi Le and Orihana Calcines in the Netherlands about their documentary, “The Scars of War”, and how their Third Culture perspectives helped them to find each other, and embrace their identities as global citizens. To get the most out of this episode, first watch "The Scars of War" (27 minutes) here: https://www.yennhile.com/documentary-scars-of-war

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

How has a Korean-German woman in Berlin dealt with cultural impostor syndrome, and how did this lead her from working in the videogame industry to becoming a young adult novelist? In Episode 4, I’m speaking with Sara, whose experiences growing up in small-town Germany led to her seeking the identity she always thought she wanted in Korea. Shownotes: saramhan.wordpress.com Twitter: sara_m_hanIG: sara.m.hanBooks: Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: https://www.chimamanda.com/book/americanah/

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

How does ancestral trauma from generations past transfer to a Third culture kid today? In Episode 2, I’m speaking with Holly about the implications of living out generational trauma as a global nomad.Trigger warning: suicidal ideation, trauma, abandonment

Have you ever wondered where all the sex talk is in Asian communities? In Episode 1, I’m speaking with Jess - a community builder who hosts a massively popular sex-positive podcast. Shownotes:Circling China - an online Circling platform: circlingchina.org Jess' Podcasts and Blogs: jingshu.loveOctopus Awakening Community (in Chinese only): 下载知识星球app，搜索“章鱼觉醒”YouTube Channel: Jingshu ZhuWeChat Channel: 神爱玩财Weibo: @神爱玩财Jess

The Third Culture is what emerges at the intersection between your culture of origin, and the other cultures by which you’ve been shaped. Beyond Asian is a place for stories of global nomads with Asian roots, brought up in diversity. Together, we explore the interplay of our pasts with our presents, and our relationships with the multiple cultures we move in. These are more than conversations about Asian identity - they’re portraits of whole people - what keeps them up at night, what their hearts long for, and the impact they hope to have on their communities. I’m your host, Sen Zhan, a Third Culture Kid born in China, raised in Canada, and currently based in Berlin. This series is a first step towards making peace with my own Asian background, and it’s my hope that other Third Culture Asians will hear themselves reflected in our stories.