Podcasts about han ren

Ever wonder what happens when the person keeping everything together… falls apart? Spoiler: it's not good. This week, we're diving into the unpaid, undervalued, and often invisible labor of caregiving—who does it, who's burning out, and why society pretends it's not happening until it's too late. From Gene Hackman & Betsy Arakawa's story to Bruce Willis's wife Emma Hemming Willis calling out caregiving burnout, we break down the brutal reality of care work. Also: why home health workers make less than fast food employees, why women are expected to handle it all, and why we're all one crisis away from disaster. Oh, and The Sims somehow makes an appearance. You're welcome.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Han Ren, a licensed clinical and school psychologist, consultant, and speaker, deeply committed to liberation and anti-oppressive work. Through widely viewed social media content, Dr. Ren makes mental health accessible, focusing on collective healing in marginalized communities like Asian-Americans and children of immigrants. Featured on TEDx, Headspace, Buzzfeed, and Huffington Post, Dr. Ren advocates for culturally affirming care. Download to learn more! Resources: IG: @dr.han.ren TikTok: @drhanren Facebook: Dr. Han Ren | Facebook LinkedIn: (27) Han Ren, PhD, LSSP | LinkedIn Website: Ren Psychological Services, PLLC (drhanren.com) ................................................................ Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Episode 127 is a conversation with Dr. Han Ren.  Dr. Ren (she/they) is a licensed clinical and school psychologist, consultant, speaker, and educator. She is deeply rooted in liberation and anti-oppressive work, practicing from a justice-oriented, interpersonal, culturally humble, and systems-informed framework. Through their widely viewed content on social media, they strive to make mental health accessible and applicable to our daily lives. In this conversation Ben and Han dive deep into liberation psychology,  Han's pursuit of collective healing in Asian communities, and their personal story as a queer, neurodivergent therapist.   Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop BACB: 1.5 Learning  IBAO: 1.5 Cultural QABA: 1.5  DEI Contact: Dr. Han Ren https://https://www.drhanren.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.han.ren/ Dr. Han Ren and Dr. Raquel Martin https://www.antioppressivecare.com/ Behaviour Speak Podcast Episode Referenced Evan Auguste Episode https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-98-black-liberation-psychology-a-conversation-with-dr-evan-auguste/  

What does it mean to decolonize mental health? As BIPOC folk, how do we liberate ourselves from colonization and mental illness? In this episode of The Unconditionally Worthy Podcast, I welcome Dr. Han Ren, a licensed clinical and school psychologist, consultant, speaker, and educator who is deeply rooted in liberation and anti-oppressive work. Tune in to learn what it means to decolonize mental health and what it looks like to care for and liberate yourself as a BIPOC person. By the end of the episode, you'll know six ways you can start decolonizing mental health.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…Han's self-worth journey: Being a child immigrant, tying self-worth to achievement, & rethinking her relationships.What gave her the courage to start making TikToks about mental health and decolonization.What does it mean to decolonize mental health?Differentiating guilt and shame & How guilt can actually be a helpful tool in decolonization.How Dr. Han navigates living in Texas as an immigrant of color & How she supports clients in similar situations.6 ways to decolonize mental health in constructive ways.and more!Resources Mentioned:Claim your FREE ebook, 4 Practices to Connect to your Unconditional Self-Worth: www.dradiagooden.com/free-ebookIf you enjoyed this discussion, share it with a loved one, then…Leave a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to show your love to The Unconditionally Worthy Podcast!Stream & Download The Unconditionally Worthy Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!To connect further with Dr. Han Ren:Visit her website: https://www.pivotpsychologyatx.comFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.han.renFollow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drhanrenTo connect further with me:Visit my website: https://www.dradiagooden.com Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dradiagoodenFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradiagooden Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adia-gooden-4b26751b Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FPWbNEc1CIs Read the show notes and transcript here: https://dradiagooden.com/episodearchive/89This episode was produced by Crys & Tiana.Learn more at https://www.crysandtiana.com. 

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month, and raises awareness of the challenges that affect the mental health of racial and ethnic minority groups. This month was developed to honor the efforts of Bebe Moore Campbell, an American author, journalist, teacher and mental health advocate, who was driven to bring awareness to the unique mental health struggles of racial and ethnic minority communities through her personal experiences with a family member's mental illness. In today's episode of Psych Talk, I provide some statistics on BIPOC mental health, discuss unique challenges and barriers that BIPOC individuals face with regard to mental health and access to mental health care, and discuss things we can do on an individual, community, and public health level to bring awareness to and advocate for change that will help reduce the inequalities BIPOC individuals face. Further, as I am not BIPOC, I provide some resources and accounts of individuals to follow on social media that are amazing resources to learn more from. Accounts Mentioned in this Episode: Dr. Raquel Martin - @drraquelmartinphd Dr. Angel Jones - @angeljonesphd Dr. Desta - @my_destanation Shanteria - @blackwomaninpsych Dr. Kali - @drkalimd Dr. Han Ren - @dr.han.ren Dr. Joy Harden Bradford - @hellodrjoy Arron - @theblack_therapist Other Resources: Institute for Antiracism and Equity in Mental Health Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician's Guide Therapy for Black Girls Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube  Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License

In the United States, the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. To celebrate AAPI heritage, we're resharing two past guests who identify as AAPI and who shared personal stories on navigating cultures and belonging—and how those influences have shaped them, their missions, and their work in the world.Dr. Han Ren is a licensed clinical psychologist and educator based in Austin, Texas, who joined us last October to discuss what it means to decolonize mental health. Listen to the full interview here.Cher Hale is the founder and director of Ginkgo PR, a public relations firm that helps historically-excluded authors, entrepreneurs, and leaders take back narratives that have traditionally been told for them, not by them, in the media. She joined us in March. Listen to the full interview here.Please rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help other listeners find our work!Want to get in touch? Leave us a voicemail Support our partners and affiliates for exclusive discounts:Fathom Analytics: Get beautiful, secure website data without trading your customers' private browsing data to Google and FacebookFlywheel: Seamless WordPress website hosting on US-based serversHover: Register domains with ease. Save $2 on your first purchaseMailerLite: A lite, powerful, affordable email marketing platform with premium plans starting at just $9/mo.Sanebox: Take back your inbox with machine learning to automatically organize your emails. Save $5 when you join.Trint: Turn recordings of meetings, calls, and interviews into transcripts with 99% accuracy.Affiliate Disclosure: Our show is listener supported through affiliate and partner links. By clicking one of the above links and registering or making a purchase, we may earn a small commission, which helps pay for the costs of our show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've been thinking about mental health a lot recently. Especially around the holidays, I found myself thinking about my own personal experiences. I've been really trying to understand the stigma around mental health and wellness as I dive into my own mental health journey, but I've also been thinking about the larger impacts that mental health has on our society. Being in the public eye and having a large social media following, there are a lot of challenges I've faced emotionally and adjustments I've had to make to my way of living. People who are safe behind a keyboard can be cruel, and I didn't truly realize how bad they can get until gaining that following.    Recently on the podcast, I've been talking to some mental health professionals on the different types of challenges people are facing, as well as the stigmas that are rooted deeper than just the top-level feelings. I've been a proponent that we should share more about mental health so that we can normalize it, but as I've been talking with more experts through this podcast, I've learned that this is only one of many things we need to be doing to destigmatize mental health conversations.    Dr. Han Ren came to the United States as a child and faced a lot of the normal mental health challenges that kids do growing up. However, she also had to deal with challenges that were specific to her being an immigrant. As she got older, Dr. Han realized that there are different types of mental health challenges that people of different identities face. She's dedicated her career to helping people understand the feelings that they have toward their identity aren't always going to be the same. She helps people transfer their feelings of shame into positive action toward racial justice. Dr. Han is an expert on integrating anti-racism and self-care into mental health by helping others understand the role identity plays in mental health.   We're going to talk about her views, her personal experiences as an immigrant, the impacts of identity and race have on mental health, and the ways that we can support one another. With her lived experiences and medical background, listening to Dr. Han is a great starting point to understanding this often difficult topic. Find Dr. Han Ren here:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.han.ren/    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drhanren    Website: https://www.drhanren.com/    Pivot Psychology: https://www.pivotpsychologyatx.com/  Find Nick Thompson here:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXipWcR8Pit6vYHd1ZcKgKg

Dr. Liz hangs out with Dr. Han Ren, Licensed Psychologist & Public Speaker, and chats about the various aspects of non-monogamy, including what the term “non-monogamy” actually means, and the multiple lifestyle choices that fall under this umbrella term.   Dr. Han discusses her recent decision to explore non-monogamy with her partner, as well as the history of events that led to this decision. Dr. Liz and Dr. Han openly discuss together similar previous life experiences of struggling with monogamy and commitment, that has historically led to feeling defective and as though there was something “wrong” with them. They explore the impact of their upbringing and attachment styles on their relational functioning and provide a very relatable outlook on a non-monogamous lifestyle.

Sam speaks with Laurien and Alex from Off the Zone about trauma and trauma-informed coaching. Though our discussion is centered on martial arts, it's an episode that'll benefit school teachers, therapists, bodyworkers, parents, partners, students, fitness and wellness instructors, and everyone else because we all need to be trauma-informed. None of us are immune to trauma. As a note to listeners, this episode discusses sexual assault. Be advised. Things mentioned: How We Learn to Move: A Revolution in the Way We Coach & Practice Sports Skills by Rob Gray: https://amzn.to/3FZtIAt 95 – Decolonizing Our Mental Health w/ Dr. Han Ren: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76CnjUnGnsbRkOQxLctHIS Find Off the Zone at: https://www.off-the-zone.com/ and on Instagram: @off_the_zone Find Laurien and Alex's school at: https://www.team-laurien-alex.de/ Sign up for Liberation Martial Arts Online: https://www.patreon.com/posts/liberation-arts-72505630 We can't continue to produce important episodes like this one without your solidarity. There is no Southpaw network without your financial support. In return, not only do you help produce our shows but you also get access to more great content. It's mutual aid. Find our Patreon, swag, and other ways to support us at: https://www.southpawpod.com You can find Southpaw on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @SouthpawPod

JD sits down Dr.Han Ren to talk about generational trauma, decolonizing mental health and her brilliant approach to helping people live liberated and intentional lives. Dr. Han Ren is a licensed psychologist and licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP) practicing in Austin, Texas specializing in anxiety, perfectionism, high achievers, and children of immigrants. Although her degree specialty and background were originally with children, she has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, both individually and as part of family therapy or parent consultation. Currently Dr. Han Ren mostly works with high achieving young adults. In addition to psychotherapy she provides psychoeducational and psychological assessments. Dr. Ren has also been an adjunct professor at the University of Texas in their Special Education and Human Development and Family Sciences departments. In her former life, she was a member of Teach For America and worked as a special educator for preschoolers. Outside of the therapy chair, you can usually find her trying to keep up with her two young kids or spinning on her Peloton.What You Will Hear:Dr. Han Ren journey into mental healthHow early attachment disruptions have affected Dr. Ren's relationships and parentingImmigration trauma and long term effects through generationsDecolonizing mental health White supremacy and white fragilityTranslating science and theory into stackable applications for liberated and intentional lives.Transforming shame into guilt and religiosityThoughts vs feelingsGlobal majority, people of color, BIPOCFinal Thoughts: Decolonizing family traditionsQuotes:“There is so much more ease when we can trust each other and ourselves.”“It's really, really hard when people who are used to, historically, being centered are de-centered, even if they're not truly being de-centered.”“If you can separate yourself from whiteness as an identity marker, you're so much more than your whiteness.”“People are more offended by being called a racist than they are about racism.”“There is power in collective cohesion and in working together.”MentionedDr.HanRen.comInstagram @dr.hanrenTikTokPivotpsychologyatx.comTedX

The last few years have felt dark, but recently they grew even darker when Roe vs. Wade was overturned. In today's episode, Dr. Han Ren joins us to share her initial thoughts on the overturn, how it impacts communities, and some important resources and support on this topic.Here's the Tea with Akua is a safe space to learn about hot topics, gain a new perspective and have a greater understanding of the people around us. You'll hear amazing stories of everyday people like you and me. They'll be spilling the tea and giving us an honest look into their lives. As we discuss topics such as race, relationships, mental health, and how to just figure out the thing called life, we'd love to have you subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!Review full show notes and transcript at akuakonadu.com/podcastConnect with Dr. Han:drhanren.comLinkedInFacebookInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Han Ren is calling for more accessible, culturally-affirming care in mental health—and to decolonize the white-centered, racist, marginalizing expectations of clients in therapeutic settings.As a licensed clinical psychologist, educator, and mental health influencer, Dr. Ren specializes in liberation-oriented, anti-oppressive, and culturally-informed therapy. Her advocacy and education on decolonized mental health have sparked an organic, fast-growing social media audience with hundreds of thousands of followers, in recent years. Her advocacy and education on decolonized mental health have sparked an organic, fast-growing social media audience (@dr.han.ren on Instagram, @drhanren on TikTok) with hundreds of thousands of followers, in recent years.With a growing audience and influential voice, Dr. Ren has made her name by translating science and theory into snack-sized applications for liberated, intentional lives, and striving to make mental health accessible and applicable to one and all.In this interview with host Dave Ursillo, Dr. Ren shares her personal immigration story and its connection to her journey into a career in mental health, how ideas like perfectionism and overachievement are rooted in historical white supremacy, and how systemic trauma can be passed on inter-generationally.Visit us at TheNewStory.Is. Please rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help other listeners find our work.Support our partners and affiliates* for exclusive discounts:Acorns: Easily save money and invest in your future, starting with a free $5 investmentBookshop.org: Buy cheap books at this Amazon competitor that supports local and independent bookstores with every purchaseFathom Analytics: Get beautiful, secure website data without trading your customers' private browsing data to Google and FacebookFlywheel: Seamless, secure WordPress website hostingSanebox: Make your inbox a sane place again with an invisible machine learning tool that organizes your emails. Save $5 when you join.*Affiliate disclosure: Our show is listener supported, and by clicking one of the above links and making a purchase, we may earn a small commission, which helps pay for the costs of our show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Han Ren (she/they) is deeply rooted in Liberation-oriented, anti-oppressive, culturally informed therapy. In this time of global upheaval and collective trauma many people have experienced increasing amounts of isolation. Social media is one of the places people turn when they feel alone. Han's widely viewed content on social media centers on liberating the idea that healing has to look a certain way, especially for often historically overlooked people and communities. Normalization goes a long way in undoing our collective experience of aloneness. In this gentle yet confronting conversation, Han guides us towards 3 moment to moment healing practices, accessible to us all: check in with your body, say what you mean/mean what you say, and repair. RESOURCES:  Find Dr. Han Ren online at http://www.drhanren.com/ (drhanren.com )and on all the social channels, tiktok, twitter, and facebook @drhanren, and on IG @dr.han.ren https://connectfulness.com/ (connectfulness.com) If you enjoyed this episode and want to dive in deeper, consider joining one of Rebecca's online offerings to deepen your relational skills and expand your Self care. Learn more at https://connectfulness.com/offerings (connectfulness.com/offerings) Also, please check out the new http://whydoesmypartner.com/ (WHY DOES MY PARTNER) short form weekly podcast.  This podcast is not a substitute for counseling with a licensed provider. 

It's a messy place at the intersection of mental health and being Asian. Dr. Han Ren comes onto the podcast to chat about how we can try to normalize it within the AAPI community. Generations of cultural stigmas have kept us from seeking help. The boys get real about their own experiences in therapy. Ben hates paper straws. Lingjie gives Gen-Z a gold star. Dr. Ren has a possum BFF. Come listen to The Worst Asian Podcast.www.tiktok.com/@drhanrenwww.instagram.com/dr.han.ren/www.DrHanRen.com-------------------------------------------FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @WorstAsianPod► WEBSITE: www.worstasianpod.com► INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/worstasianpod► FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/worstasianpod► TWITTER: www.twitter.com/worstasianpod► TIKTOK: www.tiktok.com/@worstasianpod► YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3Agv8Aj► EMAIL: WorstAsianPodcast@Gmail.com-------------------------------------------SUPPORT US $$$► DONATE: www.buymeacoffee.com/worstasianWe're doing it listeners, we're begging for money. Ben and Lingjie will continue to pump out that free content weekly but in case you feel inclined, we are accepting donations to help cover the costs of running the podcast. You get absolutely nothing extra out of this donation. No zoom chats, no bonus material, nada, zilch, zero. Just our gratitude. Please leave your social handle so we can thank you personally. Love you and thanks for listening! 감사합니다 & 谢谢你.PS: If you're a baller and donate $100 or more, we'll bring you on a future episode to join us for a segment of Ranting and Raving. Not joking, this is a real offer. Get your rant game ready :).► AMAZON: Referral link: https://amzn.to/3fsNCG1Support us for FREE by clicking the referral link above and making your normal Amazon purchases as you alway do. You get charged nothing extra. Amazon just gives us a small commission. Nothing to buy right now? No problem, click the link right now first and buy something later. This is the easiest way to support us with someone else's money, Jeff Bezos.-------------------------------------------OUR PODCAST RECORDING GEAR:► Rode Podmic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3h5HuUU► Zoom Podtrak P4 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3h8OX5z-------------------------------------------#mentalhealthawareness #asianmentalhealth #aapimentalhealth #culturalstigmas #asianpodcast #asianpodcasters #asianamerican #asian #asians #podcast #asiancomedy #asianmillennials #proudtobeasian #asianpride #asiancommunity #representationmatters #asianrepresentation #asianculture #asianlife #aapi #funny #comedy #flushing #asianmemes #yappie #asianmen #asianboy #asianguy #asiannews #asianstyle #millennials #stopasianhate #Asianqualifiers #veryasian #asianpopculture #asianexcellence #japan #japanese #korea #korean #kpop #china #chinese #chinatown #koreatown #ktown #ctownAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Encore : Dr. Han Ren is a practitioner of decolonial mental health: she offers liberation-oriented, anti-oppressive, culturally informed therapy, and practices from a justice-oriented, systems-informed framework. Some of her specialties include Asian-American mental health, anxiety, perfectionism, high achievers, children of immigrants/third culture kids, anti-racism, and parenting. Dr. Ren is also a force to be reckoned with on TikTok, amassing a large following on a platform she uses in an attempt to make therapy accessible and applicable to our everyday lives. Together we talked about how white supremacy can be internalized, what it looks like when you center BIPOC mental health in treatment, how one decolonizes language, the conceptual shift from a dyadic trauma perspective to a more collective, societal notion of trauma, and her struggles as a recovering perfectionist. https://www.drhanren.com

Have you ever wondered if you need therapy for your ADHD?  That question can feel overwhelming for ADHD mamas. You're thinking:  Do I really need therapy if I'm not in crisis? What if my therapist doesn't understand my ADHD brain? What if they tell me I'm just a hot mess and there's no hope for improvement? What if I don't like my therapist and I'm stuck in weekly sessions I don't know how to get out of? I hear you mama, and I've been there.  But what if I told you I knew someone who could answer all these questions–a licensed psychologist, consultant, speaker, educator, and most importantly–a mom with ADHD?  Meet Dr. Han Ren–she's our guest for this episode of Motherhood in ADHD, and she addresses all these questions and SO much more. We talk about: -Dr. Ren's own journey to ADHD diagnosis, and how she felt like she was “tricking” her psychiatrist into prescribing stimulants (Until she realized she ACTUALLY needed them!)  -The cultural impact of ADHD, breaking generational cycles, and how Dr. Ren worked to decondition her belief that it was a character flaw -Navigating friendship with ADHD–and how to handle it when you feel like you've been “too much” in your relationship  -Normalizing indecision and changing your mind–why it's totally okay to hobby hop -When to go to therapy–and how it can help ADHD moms thrive, even when we're not in crisis -How to choose the right therapist for you, AND how to fire your therapist if they're not a good fit–no guilt, shame or ghosting necessary!  -Parenting well with ADHD–Dr. Ren shares how it's made her a more compassionate mom -How Dr. Han sucks at cleaning her house (YES, she really is just like us!)  Mama, you deserve to feel your best, and if that means finding a therapist to walk through life with you, then I support you 100%, and this episode is for you! I want to thank Dr. Han Ren for gifting us with her incredible knowledge, inspiring activism, and empathy as an ADHD mom.  https://www.amazon.com/What-My-Bones-Know-Healing/dp/0593238109/ref=nodl_ To watch Dr. Ren normalize therapy and lift up communities of color through relatable and educational content, follow her on Tik Tok: @drhanren and Instagram: @dr.han.ren  To learn more about Dr. Ren's therapy practice, visit her website. Get your life together next month when Time Management Mastery for ADHD Moms opens for enrollment. In 11 weeks, you'll design your daily rhythms and routines for a smooth and successful day. Join the waitlist here: bit.ly/tmmwaitlist

Tic Tok star and sought after licensed psychologist Dr. Han Ren and Jonathan have an honest discussion about liberation psychology and what it will really take to heal social division, privilege, and systems of leadership and power. Find out about Dr. Han Ren here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Han Ren, licensed clinical and school psychologist, consultant, speaker, and educator, joins our co-hosts for a conversation on the accessibility and cost of mental health from an anti-oppressive liberation standpoint. With her experience working with a diverse range of communities, young generations and her successful growth on social media, Dr. Ren shares her unique perspective on the realities of mental health, stigmatization, and tangible actions everyone can take starting today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Han Ren discusses her conceptualization of cultural humility as a framework or lens she uses when conducting clinical work. Within this multicultural framework a key premise is to remember “I don't know what I don't know.” Dr. Ren and the hosts reflect on the importance of remaining open to recognizing - and admitting - when they don't know something and how to seek out the knowledge or education necessary to provide culturally-appropriate care. For supplemental resources, visit: https://psychology.okstate.edu/diversity/student-diversity-committee/arc-podcast

For most of us, mental health feels like a very individualized issue. However, have you ever stopped to think about how your mental health intersects with the world at large and the social injustice you are seeing in it? Today's guest has put tons of time and effort into learning about the intersection of mental health and social injustice. She is working on the front lines of expanding what's happening in the therapy room to the rest of the world we live in. Her name is Dr. Han Ren. As I shared in previous episodes, I've learned so much from therapists on Instagram and Dr. Han Ren is one of them. Not only is she a psychologist and therapist but she's also a speaker and educator. Her goal is to decolonize mental health. Today we are talking all about this work that she does. Whether you come from a place of privilege and want to learn how to expand your mindset on your mental health or you come from a place of marginalization and need support and healing, you will benefit greatly from this conversation. Tune in to hear from the vibrant Dr. Han Ren. Show Highlights: All about the work Dr. Ren is doing. The kind of clients she works with. Why many children of immigrants grow up to be high-achievers and perfectionists. What pushes these clients to start getting therapy. How to balance healing your mental health and healing the brokenness in the world. How systematic injustice disproportionately hurts the mental health of people of color. The dangers of physical punishment. How many people of color confuse culture with generational trauma. Why we should always believe a person of color if they say an act of violence was about race. How to become a co-conspirator instead of a “savior” when coming from a position of power. The pushback on these things in the mental health space. Links (affiliates included): Dr. Han Ren - https://www.instagram.com/dr.han.ren/ Dr. Joseph Lee - https://mentalhealthiness.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Xu4Qf6ip5c6r8lPODJbsKZw_xBcbBPyJEyNdBaBClkP-Zi02w7oaw1Wc Parenting Forward Conference - https://www.parentingforwardconference.com Join us at the Parenting Forward Patreon Team - https://www.patreon.com/cindywangbrandt Parenting Forward, the Book - https://amzn.to/3g0LJPn  PREORDER You Are Revolutionary - https://www.beamingbooks.com/store/product/9781506478302/You-Are-Revolutionary *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Dr. Han Ren is a practitioner of decolonial mental health: she offers liberation-oriented, anti-oppressive, culturally informed therapy, and practices from a justice-oriented, systems-informed framework. Some of her specialties include Asian-American mental health, anxiety, perfectionism, high achievers, children of immigrants/third culture kids, anti-racism, and parenting. Dr. Ren is also a force to be reckoned with on TikTok, amassing a large following on a platform she uses in an attempt to make therapy accessible and applicable to our everyday lives. Together we talked about how white supremacy can be internalized, what it looks like when you center BIPOC mental health in treatment, how one decolonizes language, the conceptual shift from a dyadic trauma perspective to a more collective, societal notion of trauma, and her struggles as a recovering perfectionist. Upcoming at Esalen: Money should never be a barrier to transformation. Our scholarship program features up to 90% coverage of workshop tuition and accommodations, travel expenses, and a mission to increase diversity. If you're interested in coming to Esalen to learn, be, and explore, we're accepting applications now. We'll also accept support of this amazing program if you want to give and support personal transformation for others. Apply or Give Visit: https://www.esalen.org/visit/scholarships Do you seek answers about the meaning of life… or what it means to be happy from the broadest possible perspective? R.D. Laing in the 21st Century is a workshop exploring the practical aspects of Laing's legacy August 30 - September 3rd. This workshop is best suited for those familiar with Laing - at one time the most widely-read psychiatrist in the world. His take on altered states, the nature of love, authenticity, and spirituality forms the foundation for workshop leaders Michael Guy Thompson, Nita Gage, and Fritjof Capra. Explore fundamental happiness through experiential exercises for modern life and an ongoing journey of self. Register now: https://www.esalen.org/workshops/r-d-laing-in-the-21st-century-what-is-happiness What's your number? If you apply the numbers theory of personality, you may be able to do more profound inner work for a big impact on the world. Together, Russ Hudson - renown enneagram expert - and Dr. Deborah Egerton - diversity and inclusion specialist, who's known as the Enneagram Jedi - launch an incredible new program at Esalen August 15 - 20. You'll cultivate a deeper understanding of the Enneagram process of self-observation to free yourself from the roots of your own biases to become a true agent of healing in the world. Register: https://www.esalen.org/workshops/the-enneagram-social-justice-and-racial-healing

In this episode, Hannah chats to Dr. Han Ren about BIPOC mental health. They explore what liberation psychology is, how the mental health space needs more anti-oppressive practice, and more broadly the intersection of politics and mental health. Han is so brilliant and I absolutely loved chatting to her. I would highly recommend checking her out on Instagram or tik tok for more. 

In this episode I talk with Dr Han Ren about the complex trauma that stems from social systems of oppression, and what justice-oriented and anti-oppression work looks like in the context of mental health and therapy. You can find more of Dr Hans work at @DrHanRen on TikTok or check out her other social media on http://linktr.ee/drhanren These are the book recommendations that Dr. Han provided: -The Body is Not an Apology - Sonya Renee Taylor -Crazy Like Us, the Globalization of the American Psyche - Ethan Watters -Me and White Supremacy - Layla Saad -My Grandmothers Hands, racialized trauma and the pathway to mending our hearts and bodies - Resmaa Menakem How to be an anti racist - Ibram x Kendi Support me on Patreon and unlock more CPTSD blog posts and episodes https://www.patreon.com/complextraumarecovery --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/complextraumarecovery/support

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Dr. Han Ren (she/they) who is doing big things on social media to normalize C-PTSD symptoms, promote liberatory psychology and anti-oppression work and show that being human is not a problem - even if you're a mental health professional. In fact, as a mental health professional it can be an asset to share your lived experience. Dr. Han Ren is the co-owner of Pivot Psychology in Austin, Texas. She has a background in school psychology and primarily works with high achieving young adults at present. In this conversation she explained the concepts of liberation focused psychology and anti carceral movements and provided some resources for listeners to learn more via Instagram accounts; and she and Laura discussed how therapists may inadvertently shame clients due to our own fears and lack of understanding of the most effective ways to help clients change coping strategies which were once helpful, but now cause problems. Han shares a compassionate perspective on the function of “maladaptive” coping strategies, seeing them as adaptations which helped the individual survive during traumatic experiences. She talks about how our behavioral interventions that aren't relational can cause clients to feel shame and then use masking instead of feeling safe to show up authentically and actually receive the help they're coming to therapy for. Listen to this thought provoking episode and let us know your thoughts!Dr. Han Ren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.han.ren/ Dr. Han Ren's group practice based in Texas: https://www.pivotpsychologyatx.com/ Dr. Han Ren's Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drhanren Resources for learning about Anti-Carceral/Liberation Psychology via Instagram as mentioned in this episode:Body Justice Therapist Allyson Inez Ford https://www.instagram.com/bodyjustice.therapist/Project LETS https://www.instagram.com/projectlets/Fireweed Collective HJ: https://www.instagram.com/fireweedcollectivehj/ Dr. Jennifer Mullan: https://www.instagram.com/decolonizingtherapy/ Learn more about CAMS Care: https://cams-care.com/resources/educational-content/Additional resources for this episode:Find Therapy Chat on TikTok at: https://tiktok.com/@therapychatpod Get 16 meals for FREE when you try HelloFresh using our coupon code! Go to https://hellofresh.com/chat16 and use code chat16 for 16 FREE meals PLUS free shipping!Follow Laura on TikTok (@therapychatpod) where video clips from Therapy Chat episodes are being posted, along with other short form video content.In partnership with the Academy of Therapy Wisdom, I invite you to a FREE live webinar presented by my colleague, Akilah Riley-Richardson. In this webinar, she will examine how systemic trauma and relational privilege play out in couples therapy. And she'll show how we can empower couples to develop healthy intimacy nonetheless. Register here for free and learn about her upcoming course that she talked about on last week's Therapy Chat episode which you can hear at this link. I'm in this course now and I think it's excellent!Janina Fisher has a new FREE webinar about healing the shame which is a common reaction to trauma. Register here to learn how to address this difficult emotion in therapy with trauma survivors!Therapists, Trauma Therapist Network membership is now accepting new members. We now have new membership levels and options for Group Practice Owners and Canadian therapists! Get the details and join the waiting list to receive first access when membership reopens here: https://go.traumatherapistnetwork.com/join ! What is TTN? Go here to check it out! Find Laura's most frequently recommended resources for learning about trauma here - includes recommended books and trainings.Love Therapy Chat? Leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts to help more people find the show!Thank you to TherapyNotes for sponsoring this week's episode! TherapyNotes makes billing, scheduling, notetaking, and telehealth incredibly easy. And now, for all you prescribers out there, TherapyNotes is proudly introducing E-prescribe! Try it today with no strings attached, and see why everyone is switching to TherapyNotes, now featuring E-prescribe! Use promo code "chat" at www.therapynotes.com to receive 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes!!Find a trauma therapist near you at Trauma Therapist Network's trauma therapist directory. www.traumatherapistnetwork.com Trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available. Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audioAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy