CHRAUMA

Sam Townsend & Daniel Choi
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Self-Improvement

A place where we discuss and navigate our personal traumas that were/are experienced every day as an Asian-American in the US as well as in the church--two huge components that make us who we are today. Sharing our unfiltered, authentic, and raw journey into self-discovery and identity in the hopes that some of ya'll can relate and be encouraged to go on one of your own.

Episodes

  1. 05/24/2021

    CHRAUMA EP8 - Looking for a Church Part 2

    Last episode we talked about the stigma around church hopping and how to balance finding a church that works for you while not being overly consumeristic about the process. Today we discuss Choi’s personal framework that he’ll be using as he looks to find a new church and community to join.

  2. 04/26/2021

    CHRAUMA EP5 - Shame Culture: Battling shame in AAPI and church culture

    Feeling ashamed of yourself might be one of the shittiest feelings in the world. Shame is something we can all relate to and have battled with at one point and in today’s episode Sam and Choi discuss shame culture, which has unfortunately become a foundation of the AAPI and church experience, and what you can do to start overcoming it.

  3. 04/12/2021

    EPISODE 4 - Authenticity: Fighting for Your Authentic Self

    In this episode Choi and Sam do a deep dive into the concept of authentic identity and the struggle that many people face in Christian and AAPI cultures when it comes to finding your inner voice and true authentic self. Choi shares the story of his identity crisis and the ongoing journey he’s on in discovering who he really is vs. who he or others think he should be.

  4. 04/05/2021

    CHRAUMA EP3 - Identity & Fulfillment: Finding your authentic voice in the echo chambers of AAPI and church culture

    Growing up in the church, and even afterwards as a young adult, Choi felt like there was this unwritten rule or promise that you'd find your identity and true fulfillment by being a devout Christian and dedicated church go-er. This false assumption coupled with the collectivism that is core to most AAPI cultures produced an environment that really stifled and muted his inner exploration and voice. In this episode Sam and Choi kick this topic off by sharing what that experience was like and some good starting places for getting connected with your authentic inner self as they continue their journey into self-discovery, identity, and true fulfillment.

  5. 03/22/2021

    CHRAUMA EP1 - Speak Your Truth: Choi's upbringing and not so glamorous church experience

    Episode 1 focuses on Choi's early upbringing and his not so glamorous experience with the church--a community and institution that's been a huge part of his life since day 1. This episode gets real about how his church and christian experience wasn't as positive as advertised and how there are some serious scar tissues that deserve to be acknowledged, validated, and explored.

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About

A place where we discuss and navigate our personal traumas that were/are experienced every day as an Asian-American in the US as well as in the church--two huge components that make us who we are today. Sharing our unfiltered, authentic, and raw journey into self-discovery and identity in the hopes that some of ya'll can relate and be encouraged to go on one of your own.

Information

  • Creator
    Sam Townsend & Daniel Choi
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sam Townsend & Daniel Choi
  • Show Website
    CHRAUMA