MAIM TIME

MAIM TIME

What time is it? MAIM TIME! A show about overcoming the Asian diaspora identity struggle and Self-Actualization. We go DEEP & HARD into important topics: dealing with our identity struggles, intergenerational trauma with our families, reconciling different cultures, spirituality and religion after church, building confidence in dating, enterprise, and creative pursuits, and so on... to get closer to realizing our full potential!

  1. FREEDOM IS A STATE OF MIND

    2025. 07. 04.

    FREEDOM IS A STATE OF MIND

    Send us a text 🎆 Coronado Island, San Diego 🌇 July 4, 2025  🇺🇸 FREEDOM IS A STATE OF MIND Today's my birthday. I’m a Korean-American immigrant born on Independence Day, so let’s talk about freedom. MURKA. We’re going from political to philosophical to spiritual. From July 4, 1776 to Marcus Aurelius, Viktor Frankl, and Nelson Mandela. From the Founding Fathers to the gulag. From Emerson to Epictetus. From empire to inner peace. Because true liberty isn’t just doing what you want—it’s being free from what controls you. Governments can’t give that to you. Neither can money, power, or passports. Freedom doesn’t start with the state. It starts with your state of mind. This episode is a meditation on what freedom really means in our lives today. Can you be free even in prison? Can you feel trapped with millions in the bank? Can you escape the trauma of past events and grievances you have towards others? Can you escape the mental cages you've built for yourself? We dig into the roots of the phrase “freedom is a state of mind,” and how it echoes across Stoicism, Buddhism, Christianity, and modern history. You’ll hear quotes, questions, and reflections from across time—and I hope they challenge you to ask: Where in your life do you still feel shackled? And what would it feel like to finally be free? 💭 Because at the end of the day, no empire can set you free. No past event or person is keeping you in shackles. Real freedom is in your own mind. #FreedomIsAStateOfMind #MaimTime #AsianDiaspora #July4 #Stoicism #IdentityStruggle #NelsonMandela #MarcusAurelius #SpiritualFreedom #PhilosophyPodcast #AsianAmerican #SelfMastery Support the show

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  2. Flowing Into Freedom: Reclaiming Voice, Identity, and Soul as Asian Americans ft. Gavin Masumiya

    2025. 06. 02.

    Flowing Into Freedom: Reclaiming Voice, Identity, and Soul as Asian Americans ft. Gavin Masumiya

    Send us a text Watch the video conversation on YouTube here! In this soul-stirring episode of MAIM TIME, we dive into the transformative journey of voice, identity, and liberation with none other than Gavin Masumiya—vocal confidence coach, spoken word artist, and founder of FlowFam. Gavin is not just a coach—he’s a movement. He works with professionals, leaders, and everyday introverts alike to unlock the voice that’s been buried deep inside us, stifled by shame, expectations, and generations of silence. Together, we explore what it means to be Asian American in today’s world—not just in appearance or heritage, but in voice, posture, and soul. What does it mean to be free? To speak freely? To own your identity unapologetically? For anyone who’s ever felt like the quiet one in the room, this episode is for you. Connect with Gavin Masumiya 🌐 Website: gavinmasumiya.com 📸 Instagram: @gavinmasumiya 🎧 SoundCloud: Gavin Masumiya 📺 YouTube: fabolousaznboi 🎙️ Featured on: Heroes of Reality Podcast _________ MAIM TIME is the podcast for the global Asian soul reclaiming its story. Hosted by Maim, another dude just trying to figure himself out and sharing the journey. This show explores identity, creativity, healing, and purpose through deep conversations with thinkers, artists, hustlers, healers, and rebels. Every episode is a chance to unlearn the scripts we inherited—and write new ones together. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  Leave a rating, review, and most importantly—share this with someone whose voice is still waiting to be heard. Support the show

    1시간 29분
  3. Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: The Ancient Solution to Your Identity Struggle

    2025. 05. 13.

    Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations: The Ancient Solution to Your Identity Struggle

    Send us a text “The essence of greatness is the perception that virtue is enough.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson You ever feel like you’re stuck between worlds? Too Asian for America, but too American for your Asian family? Like your face tells one story, but your heart is somewhere else entirely? I know that feeling. If you’re part of the Asian diaspora — whether you grew up in NYC, Sydney, London, or somewhere in the Midwest — you’ve probably felt it too. Not quite at home in your skin. Not quite at peace with your place. But what if I told you that a Roman emperor from 2,000 years ago already understood this struggle — and had answers for it? In this episode, I share how Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations — the personal journal of one of history’s greatest philosopher-kings — offers timeless wisdom for the modern identity crisis. Especially for Asian diaspora youth navigating inherited trauma, cultural confusion, and feelings of not belonging. Marcus ruled an empire, buried children, endured plagues, and still chose humility, compassion, and self-discipline. And through it all, he came back to this: Live in accordance with Nature. Do your duty. Be good. Do good. That’s enough. As members of the diaspora, we’ve inherited so much — the good, the bad, the beautiful, the broken. But we don’t have to throw away our heritage to belong. We don’t have to hide our pain to be strong. We get to shape our identity with purpose and virtue. Whether you’re lost, angry, disconnected, or searching — this is for you. TL;DR - Delve into the rabbit hole of Stoic philosophy so it can change your life and help you reframe your Asian identity (struggle) in a positive meaningful way. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO START: Why You Need to Read Meditations by Marcus AureliusMarcus Aurelius - Meditations narrated by Vox StoicaABSOLUTE GOLDEN LECTURE: Marcus Aurelius' Meditations: The Stoic IdealSupport the show

    27분
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What time is it? MAIM TIME! A show about overcoming the Asian diaspora identity struggle and Self-Actualization. We go DEEP & HARD into important topics: dealing with our identity struggles, intergenerational trauma with our families, reconciling different cultures, spirituality and religion after church, building confidence in dating, enterprise, and creative pursuits, and so on... to get closer to realizing our full potential!

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