It's not just about the elephant in the room; it's about the room itself too.
In this episode, EJ and Stan talk through having a philosophy of life, namely, Stoicism, and why it matters. EJ questions what we mean by "virtue," why Stoicism may appeal especially to Asian Americans, and whether the practice of Stoicism means we strive to be emotionless. Stan does his best on the hot seat. Check it out and thanks for listening!
WE ARE BACK! After almost a 4 month break, EJ and Stan are at it again (thanks for your patience, dear listener!). In this episode, Stan shares some personal challenges he's encountered since the last episode, and how he's been working through them. Later on, the conversation pivots to how some of these same challenges (and insights) relate to modern church (Protestant) culture. Part II of this conversation is coming soon!
After another brief hiatus, EJ and Stan discuss the relatively new, bizarre, and troubling phenomenon of MRAsians (= Men's Rights Asians). How in the world did we get here? The conversation is based on an article on Slate.com, titled “Men's Rights Asians” Think This Is Their Moment. For context, we suggest reading through at least half of the article. Thanks for listening. Cheers!
EJ and Stan pick up from last week and discuss the Korean concept of “nunchi,” a culturally specific type of emotional intelligence that overlaps considerably with empathy. The conversation takes several turns, moving from nunchi to joy, contentment, and ultimately the notion that we're living in a Burnout Society. This episode might be Stan's favorite to date! Show notes: The book referenced in this episode: The Burnout Society, by Byung-Chul Han
Heyooo, we're back! This one's on empathy. EJ wrestles with the question, "Am I empathetic?" Stan sounds the alarm that empathy is in danger of disappearing. Thanks for listening!
Drawing from personal stories, EJ and Stan offer their takes on the culture of intra-group "hate" (critique) within the Asian American community.
EJ and Stan talk about the "elephant" of Asian American mental health and the connection to our childhood experiences -- specifically, neglect. Stan makes the case that neglect is a shared but largely unseen (and therefore, unaddressed) trauma among Asian Americans. Join us as we discuss what all this means for our lives and how we can move towards healing and understanding as a community.
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