Power of Connection

In episode 29, Angela departs from previous episodes and presents a short public service announcement specifically addressing the illnesses and deaths related to vaping. She sits down with her brother, Seibo Shen of Hanulabs to discuss the recent Vape Gate scare. They discuss the dangers of purchasing counterfeit and black market items, how to remain safe and confident in purchasing vaping products through reputable dispensaries and how his company has already taken preemptive measures in ensuring their product is safe to use. Hanulabs : Hanu Labs Website Seibo Shen IG: SeiboHanu Power of Connection IG: Power of Connection IG

In episode 28, Angela sits down with Linda Pino of Western Pacific Investments to speak about fluidity. They speak individually to growing up in a hetero normative culture and how it informed and impacted their ability to self-express. The conversation also includes their experiences of coming to terms with the fluidity that was always within and how this journey has been a growth edge and what's next on the horizon. Contact Linda: Western Pacific Investments - Creative Development Projects for the Modern Investor Follow WPI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernpacificinvestments/ Contact Angela: Email: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/

Season 3 Opener Episode 27 In honor of World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day, Angela sits with Brandon Chien of Art of Self Alignment to have a candid conversation. Brandon shares his perspective as an Asian-American man about his struggles with depression, feeling his feelings, his personal growth story and modeling courageous vulnerability. Resources: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741   TWLOHA: https://twloha.com/ Contact Brandon: Website: http://www.theartofselfalignment.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonSChien Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandon_chien/ Methods Experienced by Brandon: - Enneagram - Somatic-based Sex Coaching - Shamanic Journeying - Plant-based/Entheogen ceremony (San Pedro, Psilocybin, and LSD) - Reiki - Eastern Medicine/Acupuncture - Various forms of dance - BDSM Contact Angela: Email: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/     Enneagram:   Rachel Alexandria: https://rachelalexandria.com/    Irma Velasquez: https://www.facebook.com/irma.velasquez.31   Roxann Howe-Murphy: https://www.deeplivinginstitute.org/about/roxanne-howe-murphy/   Beatrice Chestnut: https://beatricechestnut.com/   More Resources:   IFS Parts Therapy Work: https://www.selfleadership.org/outline-of-the-Internal-family-systems-model.html   Hakomi Method: https://hakomiinstitute.com/   Somatica Method: https://www.somaticainstitute.com/   Books:   Consciousness Medicine Change-Your-Mind-Consciousness-Transcendence Complete-Enneagram-Paths-Greater-Self-Knowledge      

  Episode 26 brings Brandon Chien and Seibo Shen of Happy Asian Males Podcast back for a collaborative episode on mental health as it relates to the Asian American community. We each talk about our individual challenges that we’ve faced in the past year. Seibo discusses his challenges of launching the  cool and sleek stone amidst an ever changing cannabis landscape. Brandon speaks to facing his vulnerabilities and challenges in seeking his father’s approval and the messiness of his Asian family. Angela gives a little bit more insight to her MDMA assisted journey.   Contact Info: HAM Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/HAMpodcast/ Brandon Chien: The Art of Self Alignment Seibo Shen: Hanu Labs Angela Shen: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com    

Ep. 25 finds Angela speaking into a portable handheld recorder chronicling her recent MDMA assisted therapy journey. Join her as she shares what led her to this underground treatment and how through one journey it addressed and healed childhood wounds, sexual trauma and sexuality. She reveals the immense joy, love and connectedness to everyone and everything she felt during her treatment. Through this journey, Angela's depression disappears, her new found appreciation and love for Mother Nature and how how everything is viewed with hope and limitless boundaries. *In this episode- Angela is only speaking to MDMA. Not Ecstasy, not Molly, not E, etc. She has zero experience in this matter in a recreational setting. Safe and responsible use is always advocated through a guide. Please see resources below. Resources:  Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies MDMA Education Website - Angela's Contact Info: E-mail: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.powerofconnectionpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/  

*** 21 AND OVER ONLY PLEASE *** In episode 24, Angela sits with her brother, Seibo Shen - CEO of VapeXhale and Hanu Labs. They discuss his childhood, the fork in the road that changed his life (going to law school or the unknown), how his interest in cannabis became a platform to becoming his own boss and the much anticipated release of his company's portable vaporizer, the Hanu Stone which launched last week.  Seibo's Contact Info: Hanu Labs Website VapeXhale Website Hanu Labs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanulabs/ Seibo Shen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seibohanu/ Hanulabs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hanulabs/   Where to Get the Stone: Store Locator: https://hanulabs.com/ Order Online: HelloMD Online   Angela's Contact Info: E-mail: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.powerofconnectionpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/

In episode 23, Angela sits with her good friend, Tamiko Wong to talk about grief and loss. Tamiko is the former executive director of the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and most recently worked with the Chinese Culture Center in Chinatown, San Francisco. They talk about how she is processing the grief and loss of her father's passing on December 2nd while everything is so raw and fresh, the tough decisions that needed to be made when his health started to decline and the memories that she cherishes of him. This episode is dedicated in loving memory to Tony Wong. 

In episode 22, Angela sits down with her good friend Atmika; a yoga teacher and kirtan artist who teaches mantra chanting around the world. Drawing from the title of the podcast, the two sit together and talk about their personal connection, their connection with their shared teacher, Manorama and how connecting through chanting mantras have helped and shaped their lives. Atmika's Contact and Booking Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atmikayogaaandmusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atmikayogamusic/ Emily's Contact Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msemilychen/ Angela's Contact Info: E-mail: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.powerofconnectionpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/

So happy to present episode 21 and part one of what I’m calling, the 'love series.' The love component is something I’m interested in exploring more extensively in season 2 and Emily Chen joins me as my guest co-host as we sit down and chat with one of our favorite couples, Tim and Jacinda McLaughlin.  Tim and Jacinda are one of the few couples who I have been round and have shown me what love can look like. For most of my life, I’ve felt very apprehensive towards married life and after being around them, I’ve definitely changed my tune and have a much more positive outlook on partnerships. We talk about how they met, the instant connection they felt, some of the obstacles they faced and ultimately how they blended their two families together. Angela's Contact Info: E-mail: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.powerofconnectionpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/

Episode 20 features Angie Su sharing her experience of homeschooling her children.  Emily Chen returns as my guest co-host and together we sit down to chat with Angie and why homeschooling was a viable option for her children. We’ll talk about how the idea first came about, what kind of students her kids, Adriane and Nicky are and how they found the right type homeschooling options for both of them.  

Episode 19 features a candid conversation with guest co-host, Emily Chen and friend Atmika. What does it mean to be German, Asian, Asian-American? These three friends share experiences from their past that helped shape and inform who they are today, how they self-identify, and discuss the hot new movie, 'Crazy Rich Asians.' Post Production Note from Atmika: Time flies! Especially if you’re traveling back and forth - then 5 weeks don’t seem to be that long. I just came back from my annual trip to the US where I visited family and dear friends on the East and West Coasts. It is always a special time of the year for me where I re-charge my batteries, re-connect with loved ones and always get inspired by them, new connections and experiences. One of my dear friends, Angela has a podcast, Power of Connection Podcast. Re-connecting with her has been enriching and inspiring every time I see her or talk to her. Together with her cousin, Emily from L.A., who has also become a dear friend, we recorded one podcast episode. In the episode, we talk about “Cultural Identities”, how it was for us growing up Asian in the US or in Germany. In the US, the term “Asian-American” is used as identification as is “African-American” or any other ethnicity within the American culture. In Germany, we actually also have these terms as well which I only realized as I am now listening to the podcast and being back in Berlin. However, I have never really personally come across these terms so much in my daily life. These labels and identifications are used generally when one wants to describe a person’s heritage if for example, a surname is not typical German name. But maybe not so much as a general classification or identification of groups. At least, I haven’t or don’t perceive it as much. However, this can only be my subjective perception because I grew up in a German-White household and because I grew up being told that race doesn’t matter and color doesn’t matter. So check out my dear friend, Angela’s new podcast episode of Power of Connection! Atmika's Contact Info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atmikayogaaandmusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atmikayogamusic/ Emily's Contact Info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msemilychen/ Angela's Contact Info: E-mail: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.powerofconnectionpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/  

In episode 18, part 3 of the the 'political series,' Angela sits with Patrick Starnes and gets a more intimate look at his personal background. Joined by his sister, Jacinda and nephew, Tim we find out their thoughts on Patrick's bid for the governor's seat, how they help him with this campaign and why it's important to vote. We still need help from our listeners. Patrick has only been invited to one of three debates being held in October. Regardless of which state you live in, if you believe Patrick and all major parties should be invited to open debates, please write The Oregonian stating this desire at letters@oregonian.com Also, critically important to the fabric of this nation is exercising our privilege and right to vote. You can sign up through Patrick's website, made a donation and learn more about his campaign at www.starnesfororegon.com. 

In episode 17, Angela sits with her special guest, Heidi Jackman. They discuss their experiences with depression, how thoughts of suicide can feel very normal and how a support network is tremendously necessary and share how a healthy support system would look like for each of them.  Show notes and Resources: 1. National Suicide Prevention Hotline suicidepreventionlifeline.org  Open 24 hours to talk:  1-800-273-8255   2. Crisis Text Line https://www.crisistextline.org/ Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis.   3. To Write Love On Her Arms https://twloha.com Click on the big blue FIND HELP button on the top right hand of the  page. There are resources listed nationwide and state by state   4. Mental Health First Aid https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. Find a course near you.   Angela's Contact: E-mail: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.powerofconnectionpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/

Julia Butterfly Hill returns as a special guest in the season two opener, episode 16!. Join Angela and Julia in a conversation about how the theme of love has been challenging and difficult to navigate, the negative narratives that we tell ourselves, and Julia's experience in the online dating world.  Julia's Contact: Julia Butterfly Hill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Julia-Butterfly-Hill-108629532504174/ Angela's Contact: E-mail: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.powerofconnectionpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/

In episode 15, part 2 of the the 'political series,' Angela sits with Patrick Starnes again to get to know him better. Find out how Patrick would govern the state of Oregon. They discuss why he doesn't accept big money, why he will work on campaign reform and why he refuses to participate in negative attacks against other candidates. We still need help from our listeners. Patrick has still not been invited to participate in the debates being held in October. Regardless of which state you live in, if you believe Patrick and all major parties should be invited to open debates, please write The Oregonian stating this desire at letters@oregonian.com Also, critically important to the fabric of this nation is exercising our privilege and right to vote. You can sign up through Patrick's website, made a donation and learn more about his campaign at www.starnesfororegon.com. 

Episode 14 finds Angela sitting with Oregon state's Independent gubernatorial candidate, Patrick Starnes. In this podcast, Patrick shares the current status of his campaign. Being one of three major parties in the governor's race, he finds himself excluded from public debates thereby limiting his voice and reach to the public. We talk  a little bit about the political system and about how important it is for all voices to be heard to allow voters to make the best informed choice possible.  We touch briefly on big money in politics and how dominant of a two party system we have in this country. This episode is a call for direct action participation by our listeners. Regardless of which state you live in, if you believe Patrick and all major parties should be invited to open debates, please write The Oregonian stating this desire at letters@oregonian.com Also, critically important to the fabric of this nation is exercising our privilege and right to vote. You can sign up through Patrick's website and learn more about his campaign at www.starnesfororegon.com. 

Show notes:   Episode 13 features special guest Julia Butterfly Hill as she joins Angela in a game of 20 questions. Get a glimpse of Julia that you may not see in the public arena. Find out what they care about, what makes them cry and the next thing they want to work on. If you're interested in donating to the LA Farm Project indicated in the podcast, please reach Julia at hillbutterflyjulia@gmail.com.   Season 2 returns in September. Meanwhile, join Angela during the summer for the 'political series' with Patrick Starnes, an Independent candidate running for governor in the state of Oregon. www.powerofconnectionpodcast.com Contact: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com  

Episode 12 Show notes: Episode 12 features Emily Chen and Angela taking an impromptu visit to the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles, CA where Storycorps had an airstream booth to record stories. The themes discussed are spiritualityand bad ass rock stars whom they both admire and respect.  Join Emily and Angela as they discuss what spirituality means to them and how it has played a role in their personal journeys of life. A big thanks to Storycorps for having this airstream recording booth for us to record in!   Contact Info: Email: angpocpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/  

Show notes:   In episode 11, the first of Angela's 'Farm Series,' she is joined by her friend and forensic accountant, Tiffany Couch of Acuity Forensics and author of The Thief in Your Company.   Find out why Angela would cross paths and have a need for a forensic accountant and the role Tiffany played in assisting her company leading up to and during the litigation process.   Tiffany shares practical advice on how to prevent fraud, what the red flag indicators are, and whether one should prosecute or not prosecute.    Lastly, find out why Ding Dongs were so important in the trial....   Contact Info: Tiffany Couch - www.acuityforensics.com To purchase The Thief in Your Company - Paperback Version of The Thief in Your Company On Twitter: @TheTiffanyCouch On Facebook: @TheTiffanyCouch On Instagram:@the_thief_in_your_company   Angela Shen - www.powerofconnectionpodcast.com On Twitter - @angteatime On Facebook: Power of Connection Podcast Email: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com On Instagram: @powerofconnectionpodcast  

  Shownotes: Julia Butterfly Hills is back as my special guest in episode 10. She shares with us her short tour of the midwestern states of; Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas. We discuss the importance of community and sangha, how to connect beyond our comfort zones and why it’s important to look to make contributions right in our own backyards.   CONTACT INFO:  Julia Butterfly Hill Website: Julia Butterfly Website                                         Julia Butterfly Hill Facebook Page   Angela Shen: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: powerofconnection Instagram: angteatime

  In episode 9, Angela collaborates for the first time with Brandon Chien and Seibo Shen of the HAM Podcast. Through this conversation, we learn a bit more on the experiences that shaped Angela into who she is today. Together, they explore themes of; community, love, compassion, happiness, wearing different masks, and different experiences of growth.  HAM Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-podcast-happy-asian-males-discussing-health-philosophy/id1272938949?mt=2 HAM Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HAMpodcast/   Brandon Chien, Art of Self-Alignment Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/artofsa/   HAM Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyasianmales/   Power of Connection Podcast Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/   Power of Connection Podcast: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com   

Julia Butterfly Hill returns as a special guest in episode 8. Join Angela and Julia in a conversation shaped around leading a life filled with purpose vs. a life of production. Julia offers guidance around being stuck, confused or lost while coming to understand what our life's purpose is.  Julia's Contact: Julia Butterfly Hill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Julia-Butterfly-Hill-108629532504174/ Julia's Go Fund Me Page: https://www.gofundme.com/help-julia-butterfly-hill-get-hips Angela's Contact: E-mail: angelapocpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.powerofconnectionpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/powerofconnectionpodcast/

  In episode 7, Angela sits with Jack Fuller, Founder of Hearts 4 Homeless, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping and advocating for the homeless of the mid-peninsula of San Francisco Bay Area. Through this heartfelt conversation, we learn about Jack's journey to being committed to being in service to the homeless and what we can do to help the homeless community. We hope this episode touches the generosity in your hearts. Please consider donating to Jack's organization to help him continue to do the good work he does. Heart 4 Homeless Contact Info: Hearts 4 Homeless Website Phone:650-260-3155 Address: 405 El Camino Real #345 Menlo Park, CA 94025 Phone:650-260-3155 Address: 405 El Camino Real #345 Menlo Park, CA 94025 Email: info@hearts4homeless.org Jack Fuller Email: JFuller@hearts4homeless.org Safe Harbor Shelter:  http://samaritanhousesanmateo.org/what-we-do/shelter/ Homeless Shelter Directory: https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/city.cgi?city=San%20Mateo&state=CA Homeless Services in the City of San Jose

    In episode 6, Angela and her special guest co-host, Emily Chen sit with Linda Pino to broadly discuss the Enneagram Personality Typing System. They discuss how the system can be treated as superficially as a parlor game or as it is really intended - as a deep and transformative personal healing and spiritual journey. Linda expertly guides the listeners through the three centers of intelligence as well as breaking down each component of the individual personality types including their gifts and challenges. For typing interviews, ongoing personal or professional support, learning and application of the Enneagram or group classes with Linda, you can reach her by email: linda@elevatemindful.com Enneagram Resources: The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge by Beatrice Chestnut The 9 Types of Leadership: Mastering the Art of People in the 21st Century Workplace by Beatrice Chestnut The Essential Enneagram by David Daniels The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types by Don Richard Riso &‎ Russ Hudson

  In Episode 5, Angela sits with Emily Paxhia to discuss her early exposure to cannabis and how when her father was diagnosed with cancer, a hospice nurse quietly recommended that cannabis could help with his symptoms. While her father ultimately declined to use cannabis, it set the stage for Emily and her brother, Morgan in starting Poseidon Asset Management. We talk about current regulations surrounding this sacred plant, myths and how cannabis can be utilized in the yoga space. Poseidon Asset Management Poseidon Asset Management Facebook Page Poseidon Asset Management Website: https://poseidonassetmanagement.com/ M.A.P.S Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

In episode four, Angela sits with Kristen Ransom Dalal. They have a candid discussion about dementia and Kristen's experience of caring for her beloved mother. We explore the struggles, support and lessons Kristen went through in this meaningful conversation. This episode is made in loving memory of Jill Stubbins Tatch. Jill, you raised a wonderful daughter and I am blessed to have her as my friend. For those of you who would like to reach out to Kristen or have questions that she may be able to answer, you can find her on Facebook. Links are provided below for Kristen and the Alzheimer's Association. Kristen Ransom Dalal Contact: Kristen's Facebook Contact Alzheimer's Association Website: Alzheimer's Association

In episode three, Julia and Angela sit with their good friend, Giselle Mari. Giselle is a yoga teacher based in the Bay Area, San Francisco. They share stories of how their connections with each other has brought them full circle after many years. They laugh their way through the podcast and discuss Giselle's path to teaching yoga, influential people and teachers in her life and what fifth level veganism means. Giselle teaches locally at Breath Together Yoga Mondays at noon in Los Gatos, as well as at Nandi Yoga Sundays at 9 am in San Mateo. Giselle Mari Contact: Giselle Mari Yoga Website                                Giselle Mari Facebook Page March 18-24, 2018:  Giselle's Fire and Iceland Retreat Julia Butterfly Hill Website: Julia Butterfly Website                                         Julia Butterfly Hill Facebook Page  

In part 2 of episode 2, we pick up where we left off. Julia has just arrived to basecamp and chosen to tree sit in Luna. She shares the lessons she learned from Luna, the dangers she faced while trying to protect Luna, and ultimately how she came to save her friend and teacher. Thank you for joining us as we finish Julia's supershero journey! Where to Find Julia: Website:Julia Butterfly Webpage Facebook: Julia on FB Where to Find Angela: Instagram: Angela on IG

In part 1 of episode 2, Angela sits with Julia to explore Julia's supershero origin story. Julia shares her experience of growing up in poverty, being introverted and exposed to bullying in her youth.  Episode two is being released in two bite size episodes. Please enjoy Julia's shero journey!   Where to find Julia: Website: Julia Butterfly Website Facebook: Julia's Facebook Page Where to find Angela: Instagram: Angela on IG

Welcome to the intro episode of Power of Connection. In this episode, Angela and special guest and co-host, Julia Butterfly Hill explore their personal connection, themes such as: community, love, activism and environmentalism. The first two episodes commemorate Julia's 20th anniversary of Julia's historic climb and tree sit of the Redwood tree, Luna.   Julia Butterfly Hill Contact Info and Books: www.juliabutterfly.com Julia Butterfly on Facebook Luna and Me Children's Book Legacy of Luna by Julia Butterfly Hill