Back At It

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A podcast that features stories of those who has navigated failure but managed to get Back At It. Tune in to gain insight, laugh, and engage in stories that are relatable, affirming, and empowering! 💪 Say hi to us and send us your questions: backatitpc@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/backatit_podcast/ https://anchor.fm/back-at-it/support Support this podcast and give us a rating!

  1. Episode 31 - Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me ft. Hannah Fan

    JAN 9

    Episode 31 - Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me ft. Hannah Fan

    Almost everyone grew up believing that if you made good grades, get into a good school, and get a good job, then you'd finally be considered successful. Then why are so many "successful" people anxious and depressed? What happens when "success" becomes your identity and your worth is tied to constant performance? In this episode of Back At It, David sits down with Hannah Fan, author of "Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me", to have a conversation on identity, subconscious beliefs, and the emotional toll of constantly trying to be “enough.” What is the emotional cost of high achievement, immigrant parental pressure, and identity built on productivity? Hannah shares the pivotal moments that led her to examine her subconscious beliefs around fear, self-worth, and emotional survival and how years of suppressing her inner world shaped her anxiety, burnout, and sense of disconnection. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck in survival mode and looking for a healthier, more sustainable way to live and succeed. You can order her book Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me through this link: https://a.co/d/dasnwgr TIMESTAMPS: (00:00): Intro (00:41): Hannah's upbringing (03:56): Being raised in a gender-based household, having alot of responsibilities as a woman (06:48): Being ingrained with the mindset to always do more (09:08): Self confidence vs. Self worth (12:18): Realizations in therapy that she's been bottling up her feelings her entire life (15:43): Realizing her toxicity through dating, leading to her resolve to find out who she is (18:13): Emphasizing the load women have to carry from the past to present (22:12): Using her book 'Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me' as a platform for others to process their emotions (24:19): How many people build their identities on what they do, not who they are (28:24): How to start conversations with your parents about having a healthy relationship with them (31:31): Leading by example (32:44): Meeting her husband at the perfect time (34:34): Practicing boundaries while being in community with people (39:05): Advice for avoidant people to be a good communicator (42:42): A step one for people to get in a restful mindset amidst a heightened state (46:29): The importance of nature in our physical bodies (48:37): How movement helps us get out in a mental and physical rut (52:58): Her high school friends being a big foundation in her life (58:46): The main takeaway Hannah hopes everyone would receive from her hook (1:02:30): How she views her release of 'Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me' as a new beginning for her (1:04:29): Reassuring herself she is enough

    1h 7m
  2. Episode 30 - Unlock Your Rainbow ft. Toni Liu, MD

    12/19/2025

    Episode 30 - Unlock Your Rainbow ft. Toni Liu, MD

    When asked what is one word to describe who she is at the end of our discussion, Toni Liu eventually settled with the word rainbow. Born into an overly strict parental upbringing, Toni grew up feeling suppressed; that all of her identity and self-worth was tied into how obedient she is to her parents. As a result, she did everything her parents commanded her to: from school, to lifestyle, eventually becoming a physician as a career; specifically a gynecologist fighting for women's rights and social justice. On the outside, it seemed that she succeeded and made her parents happy. However, even though she was working for a cause she deeply cared about, she couldn't bear to live that type of life anymore. As a result, she packed her belongings and traveled all over the world, eventually becoming a nomad in Asia. It was in her travels where she learned who she really is, and eventually grew the capacity to love herself and those around her, while still advocating for women's rights and social justice for marginalized groups. Tune in on the latest episode of Back At It as David and Toni discuss her past, and how she channeled all of the trauma she encountered into love through her newfound experiences and the techniques she learned along the way. Now helping others who also felt like they didn’t belong nor fit any boxes, she provides a safe space for those who may never felt safe before to be themselves for the first time, providing love and support along the way; unlocking their rainbow after a tumultuous beginning, just as she unlocked hers. Resource Recommendations: Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect - Christine Musello and Jonice Webb Man's Search For Meaning - Viktor Frankl Why You No Doctor Anymore?! Honoring Your Family AND Yourself Too - Toni Liu MD

    1h 34m
  3. Episode 29 - Finding Self After Finding God ft. Younghyeon Woo

    10/30/2025

    Episode 29 - Finding Self After Finding God ft. Younghyeon Woo

    Making multiple six-figures in his mid-20s, getting married, and living comfortably in NYC, Young seemingly had it all; especially in the midst of so many others trying so hard to level up their lives and gain such milestones. However beneath the surface level appearance lie a web of mental health issues and insecurities that appeared since childhood, which eventually caught up to him and led to his absolute rock bottom. At that moment in his apartment with absolutely no direction and no one to turn to, Young shouted out for a God to help him. It was there where he experienced a strange but calming presence in his life, and it was at this moment where he was able to build back his life, and live in peace and stability. Go beyond this description and tune in to learn more about Younghyeon's unique journey in our latest episode of Back At It.

    1h 6m
  4. Episode 28 - Authenticity: Breaking Into David ft. Amy Zhou

    08/28/2025

    Episode 28 - Authenticity: Breaking Into David ft. Amy Zhou

    She was winning at the corporate game—money, social respect, leadership—until the game started costing her more than it gave. So Amy Zhou walked away. Now as a certified ICF life and career coach, she wants to help others realize and live their authentic selves through 1:1 coaching and workshops; ultimately intending that others break free of their own destructive patterns and live a life they truly deserve. Tune in on the latest episode of Back At It as the conversation starts from Amy's past lifestyle and what she describes as authenticity, to an unexpected twist that neither Amy nor David anticipated...an impromptu coaching session digging into David's values and anchors of life; a culmination of connecting one's own values to another's, helping David positively transform the ways he views his circumstances. You can learn more about Amy at https://amyzhou.me TIMESTAMPS: (00:00): Intro (00:38): How she found out what authenticity really means (08:40): Systems being revolved around rules and obedience, some are not meant to be confined in that mold (16:29): How Amy found who she really is in the midst of all her life changes (20:39): Choosing herself over her career (22:25): Listening to others through their words, body language, and past interactions (28:00): Where the tables turn: Amy inquires about David's "pettiness" (32:05): Digging deeper into how David's actions connect to his tiger parent upbringing (37:34): Exploring what David's life anchor is (43:51): David's loneliness factor (53:54): Amy explaining the anchor actually within David: "why isn't that anchor within you?" (1:07:42): David's future outlook with this new church taking over this obedience model (1:14:01): David's loneliness tied to his inner dialogue (1:22:19): David's realization of his yearning to be in the next transformation of life (1:27:14): Amy's next era (1:33:46): What David learned and his message to himself (1:36:45): Amy's closing words

    1h 38m
  5. Episode 27 - Creating A World Where People Love Living Life ft. Tou Ger Lee

    07/31/2025

    Episode 27 - Creating A World Where People Love Living Life ft. Tou Ger Lee

    Being the youngest of 7 children of immigrant refugee parents, Tou Ger Lee grew up feeling like an outcast. It wasn't until he got into dancing where he began to find his own sense of belonging in this world; tying his identity into his craft.  However, despite immersing himself in dance and making a career out of it, even winning a national dance competition, he still felt stuck as a person; no matter how much he dedicated to dance and how much he reaffirmed to himself that dancing is his passion. This realization has led to him making a massive shift into rediscovering who he really is, finding out that he really enjoys helping others. This newfound purpose led to him becoming a mental health coach helping others in the workforce find value in their work, and eventually opening his own practice alongside his wife called The Good Life Mental Health Services, helping people break free of their own destructive patterns and rediscovering themselves, just like how he rediscovered himself. Tune in on this newest episode of Back At It as Tou Ger explains to David the highs and lows of this self-development journey into helping others be their best selves. P.S. here is his linktree which contains his website for The Good Life Mental Health Services, as well as his socials to connect with him - https://dot.cards/tougerlee TIMESTAMPS: (00:00): Intro (01:52):  Journey into becoming a mental health professional (08:58): Having dance as a former identity (12:36): Challenging himself to find life beyond dancing (15:14): Making changes with unwavering support from his wife (18:24): Why we tend to stay away from opinions coming from those close to us (22:34): How to properly take in negative feedback instead of completely blocking it out (27:14): "Metaphorical Chainsaw Man" to get through phases in life (29:59): Helping people get out of a "woe is me" mentality as a coach (34:12): Making people see their value not being tied into their job nor achievements (40:18): How to really enjoy the journey in the midst of a results driven society (43:43): How he feels when his clients breakthrough their old patterns and find value in themselves (47:36): Biggest accomplishment in his dancing endeavor (49:31): Favorite dance style (50:33): Dancing to natural sound (51:32): Looking forward to his next phase in life with his wife (53:27): Advice for people wanting to get unstuck and better themselves (56:04): Where you can learn more about him and Good Life Mental Health

    58 min
  6. Episode 26 - Healing The Next Generation ft. Lisa Cheng

    05/29/2025

    Episode 26 - Healing The Next Generation ft. Lisa Cheng

    Lisa is community organizer, mental health advocate, and proud daughter of Chinese immigrants. As a cofounder of the Asian Mental Health Collective, she's helped raise over $3 million for mental health in her community. As the CEO of Project EmpowerHER, Lisa uplifts the next generation of Asian women leaders through mentorship and funding. On top of all of that, Lisa is aiming for the crown at the Miss Asian Global Pageant in August.  But behind all of these accolades is someone who had a harsh upbringing with no direction, someone who experienced discrimination based on her looks, and someone who is just trying her best day after day to see a better future.  In commemoration of AAPI and Mental Health Awareness Month, tune in on this newest episode of Back At It as David and Lisa converse about her tramautic past, and instead of using it as a barrier, is turning it as an opportunity for change within herself and future generations of Asian women. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00): Intro (03:17): Why she's so committed to empowering Asians, especially Asian women (08:54): The importance of having safe spaces and resources for Asian mental health (14:05): Her parents finding a better life in America from the cultural revolution in China (18:12): The cycle of resentment to accepting and understanding your parents (25:25): Using the experience of harsh Asian parenting into change for future generations through AMHC and Project EmpowerHER (30:17): Uplifting Asian women by showing how to lead and achieve what they want in life (35:55): Having a strained relationship with her sister growing up (37:47): Being the role model she never had for thr next generation through Project EmpowerHER (41:07): Guiding her mentees without holding their hand (47:26): The Bamboo Ceiling  (52:34): Using past generations of women, especially her mother, as motivation to help spur change (57:24): Using pageantry for personal growth and to be an inspiration that narratives change (1:00:11): Reflecting on how hard her life was, yet using the past as an opportunity (1:05:38): What she envisions in the next generation, especially for Asian women (1:09:28): How groups like Asian Mental Health Collective opened the door for Asians to be communicative about their mental health (1:14:20): How competing in Miss Houston Chinatown led to audience members open up about their mental health for the first time (1:19:02): Predicting what problems the next generations will face (1:23:56): Preparing for the coming months (1:25:57): What would previous versions of Lisa think about what you're currently doing? (1:27:28): Socials and wrapping up

    1h 29m
  7. Episode 25 - Making It Through The Backdoor ft. Anna Gordon

    05/15/2025

    Episode 25 - Making It Through The Backdoor ft. Anna Gordon

    "You're gonna get into every space that you want in this life, but you're gonna get in through the backdoor" These are the words that Anna Gordon heard from her high school guidance counselor, which ended up being the cornerstone of her life. Tune in on the newest episode of Back At It as David digs deeper into Anna's roots from the Soviet Union and how that shaped her growing up in America, to embracing her unique path and becoming a successful storyteller and content creator for small businesses and nonprofits. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:02)  Being born during the final years of the Soviet Union and migrating to New York (04:49) Assimilating into America (10:39) Being raised by a single parent (15:44) Growing up with no direction, not understanding the "why" (19:34) The impact of her high school guidance counselor in shaping her outlook in life (25:20) Fighting comparison with others who are in the same age (30:59) Be honest with yourself (33:11) How her partner complements her personality and inspires her (36:43) What does it mean to "make it" in life? (44:57) Reflecting on how she was unmotivated to living her ideal life (47:16) The toll of the Russia-Ukraine conflict over her own life and her family dynamic (53:44) Scenarios in the past where she could've responded with joy and not anger (57:17) Does being authentic always mean being joyful? (1:03:44) Embracing the human more than the skillset in a professional environment (1:07:17) Tips on how to use the internet to empower yourself and others, compared to doom scrolling (1:11:10) What she wants to be known for in the later years of her life (1:13:53) What is the last thing you want to do before you die? (1:15:21) Showing off her doodles drawn during the recording (1:16:33) Wrapping Up

    1h 19m
  8. Episode 24 - Perfecting Your Process ft. Robert L. Newman III

    01/17/2025

    Episode 24 - Perfecting Your Process ft. Robert L. Newman III

    Being introduced to art by his grandmother at the age of 4, Robert ended up finding his passion very early in life. However, being an artist wasn't synchronous with his life journey; being exposed to constant changes as he grew up. Tune in on this new episode of Back At It as David unravels the various circumstances he was placed in, and how it all led to his thriving art gallery in NYC.  TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(01:15) Upbringing and Thought Process Into Making Art(10:30) Reflecting as an Artist by Travelling(15:50) Making Better Art vs. Trusting Your Own Process(21:00) Realization That He Wants to be an Artist Along with his Assimilation in New York(34:57) Navigating his path between finance and art in New York(53:28) Finding his right community(1:05:44) Community leading to his art gallery opening(1:15:17) Maintaining and growing his community(1:23:16) The Mandarin word for chaos is the exact same word for opportunity(1:30:15) Going through the 10,000 hour process to have fun in chaos(1:35:59) The perspective of always being a student(1:44:40) What a 4 year old Robert would think of the current Robert(1:46:40) What he would currently make with a blank space(1:49:38) Robert's socials and his art gallery

    1h 52m
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A podcast that features stories of those who has navigated failure but managed to get Back At It. Tune in to gain insight, laugh, and engage in stories that are relatable, affirming, and empowering! 💪 Say hi to us and send us your questions: backatitpc@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/backatit_podcast/ https://anchor.fm/back-at-it/support Support this podcast and give us a rating!

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  • Creator
    Back At It
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Back At It
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    Back At It