Conversations With Your Chinese Auntie

Patricia Petersen
Conversations With Your Chinese Auntie

Welcome to the Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie podcast. Your host, Patricia Petersen, is a Chinese therapist who has exciting and compelling conversations with BIPOC folks about life. In this podcast, we give voice to people of colour and learn more about their lives. Every episode is packed with relatable topics, hilarious stories, helpful advice, and even complex and painful stories. The topics are diverse, especially those related to our culture and mental, physical, and spiritual health. Sometimes, we talk to delightful non-BIPOC folks with lots of wisdom.

  1. Embracing Identity and Community: A Conversation with Anna Jinja Mather

    16 HR. AGO

    Embracing Identity and Community: A Conversation with Anna Jinja Mather

    In this episode of the 'Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie podcast, I talk with Anna Jinja, an adoptee from Seoul, Korea, who grew up in Iowa. Anna also hosts her own podcast focusing on adoption and foster care stories, and has recently published her debut novel, 'Adopting Grace'. We discuss Anna's experiences with adoption, her journey towards self-acceptance, and the importance of community. The conversation also touches on the complexities of identity and belonging and the transformative power of art and storytelling.  Anna's Website Follow Anna on Instagram Buy Adopting Grace

    1h 1m
  2. Season 3! Navigating the Year of the Wood Snake: Feng Shui Insights and Lunar New Year Traditions

    1 DAY AGO

    Season 3! Navigating the Year of the Wood Snake: Feng Shui Insights and Lunar New Year Traditions

    In this episode of 'Conversations with the Chinese on Auntie,' host Patricia Petersen discusses the upcoming Year of the Wood Snake and shares detailed Feng Shui insights. She highlights the significance of balancing the elements amid predicted tumultuousness, including tips on incorporating metal, fire, and earth elements into everyday life. Patricia also reminisces about cherished Lunar New Year traditions from her upbringing in Singapore, providing practical advice for preparing homes and kitchens for the festivities. The episode is a heartfelt blend of cultural wisdom, personal anecdotes, and useful Feng Shui tips to help listeners welcome the Lunar New Year with abundance and balance.

    15 min
  3. Exploring Ancestry, Identity, and Financial Empowerment with Stella Gold

    10/21/2024

    Exploring Ancestry, Identity, and Financial Empowerment with Stella Gold

    In this episode, I welcome Stella Gold. Stella shares their unique cultural background, and they talk about their recent trip to the Philippines, which was an emotional journey of reconnecting with their heritage. Stella also discusses their career journey, from salary negotiation and financial literacy to becoming a rebirth and wealth coach. They delve into the emotional side of finances, the impact of capitalism, and the importance of community and mutual aid.  Bio: Stella Gold (they/them) is a Rebirth + Wealth Coach for changemakers and comes from a lineage of activists. Their ancestors are filipinx, romanian jewish, scottish, irish, chinese, italian, iranian, french, german, british, and likely so much more. They are the founder of My Gold Standard, a believer in wealth activism, pro liberation from all oppressive systems, and collective care. They hold values and beliefs in abolitionism, anarchism, decolonization, collective and ancestral liberation, and leftism. My Gold Standard's work is a blend of wealth and business coaching from a decolonial anticapitalist lens, grief and death work, and spirituality. What they are truly about is resourcing ourselves & the collective in creating a more just and liberated world, and rebirthing a new way forward. Stella's Website Follow Stella on Instagram

    1h 3m
  4. Exploring Creative Paths: An Interview with Author Katrina Kwan

    10/07/2024

    Exploring Creative Paths: An Interview with Author Katrina Kwan

    In this episode of the Conversations With Your Chinese Auntie podcast, I chat with Vancouver-based fantasy and romance author Katrina Kwan. Katrina shares her journey to becoming a successful romance ghostwriter and debut author. We discuss her new book, The Last Dragon of the East, set to launch on October 8th and delve into her creative process, the challenges of exploring family history, and the support she's received along the way. Katrina also offers aspiring writers insights and advice, sharing her technical tips and personal experiences. Katrina's Website Follow Katrina on Instagram. Buy The Last Dragon of the East.

    45 min
  5. Exploring Personal Growth, Astrology, and Community with Elyse Preston

    10/05/2024

    Exploring Personal Growth, Astrology, and Community with Elyse Preston

    In this episode of 'Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie,' I am joined by spiritual and transformational coach Elyse Preston.  We discuss various topics, including astrology, human design, and the importance of creativity and community in personal growth. Elyse shares her journey from studying political science to working in the nonprofit sector. She eventually became a community builder and coach focused on providing tools and resources for ambitious, heart-centred, and sensitive individuals. We delve into how understanding one's astrological chart and human design can enhance self-awareness and improve relationships.   Bio: Elyse is a Spiritual and Transformational Coach and Community Builder. She guides leaders, creatives and changemakers to remember their soul mission and find the courage to pursue it so that they can increase their well-being and social impact. Elyse is a student of Human Design, Astrology, Yoga and Mindfulness. She is obsessed with systems that help us understand our soul essence, energy system and unique frequency. Elyse is a community builder, and she loves exploring how to build nourishing relationships that are built on care, mutuality and reciprocity — beyond what is taught in the dominant culture. Learn more about Elyse on her website, www.elysepreston.com, and on Instagram @iamelysepreston

    59 min
  6. Exploring Ancestry, Grief, and Healing with Nichole Lee

    09/30/2024

    Exploring Ancestry, Grief, and Healing with Nichole Lee

    In this episode of Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie, host Patricia Petersen sits down with Nichole Lee, an internationally recognized trauma-informed multidisciplinary healer. Nichole shares her experiences of discovering her African heritage and dealing with profound grief after her mother's passing, and how these events shaped her into the healer and spiritual guide she is today. The discussion covers themes of identity, community, and the importance of somatic and spiritual practices in navigating life transitions. The conversation delves into themes of grief, identity, belonging, and the necessity of support systems in healing. Patricia and Nichole also discuss the logistics behind organizing retreats and the value of clear communication within support communities. Nichole also speaks about her upcoming retreats focused on grief release and receiving more joy and abundance in life. Nichole's Website Nichole's Upcoming Retreats Connect with Nichole on Instagram Bio: Nichole is an internationally recognized Trauma-Informed Multidisciplinary Healer, Intuitive Guide, Spiritual Teacher, Speaker, Well-Being Educator, Retreat Host, and Podcast Host, offering a sanctuary for healing and growth. She specializes in helping individuals in creating more authentic and fulfilling lives so they can live out their wildest dreams. With expertise spanning across spirituality, positive psychology, neuroscience, energy healing, meditation & mindfulness, health & well-being, trauma-informed care, and 20 years prior experience in global business management consulting, Nichole offers a holistic approach to supporting her clients and audiences as they navigate their life journeys. Her podcast, 'Transcending Identity,' with listeners in over 30 countries serves as platform for discussions on personal transformation and triumph over their challenges. Through her engaging conversations, Nichole illuminates the path for countless others, showcasing the power of personal stories in the collective journey towards living an authentic and fulfilling life. At the core of Nichole’s mission is an unwavering belief that love and compassion are essential to healing the world. She believes that fostering love within ourselves magnifies the love we extend to others, igniting healing across communities and the world.

    1h 4m
  7. Navigating Cultural Journeys and Motherhood with Veena Chugh

    09/24/2024

    Navigating Cultural Journeys and Motherhood with Veena Chugh

    Content warning: the conversation touches on sensitive topics like post-partum depression and thoughts of suicide. In this episode of Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie, I talk to Veena Chugh, an author, certified yoga teacher, and mother, about her experiences immigrating from India to the United States. Veena discusses the cultural adjustments she faced, shares her journey through postpartum depression, and the contrast between Eastern and Western parenting styles. Veena's insights into self-care, the significance of staying true to oneself, and her personal struggles underline the importance of community and self-awareness.   The episode also delves into her professional background in HR, where she highlights initiatives on inclusivity and mental health practices. Veena shares her poetry, emphasizing the transformative power of writing, and offers valuable advice for immigrant mothers.   Bio:  Veena has 20 years of corporate experience, including a decade in HR, and has led leadership roles across India and Indonesia. She is a certified yoga teacher and a coach. She has also served as a visiting Faculty member teaching human resource management in 2 institutes in Mumbai. Veena is a published Author who loves to write quotes and poems. She is in the process of compiling her second book.   Veena's Book Follow Veena on LinkedIn

    1 hr
  8. Trust and Surrender: A Conversation with Don Carter on Community, Fatherhood, and Transformation

    09/15/2024

    Trust and Surrender: A Conversation with Don Carter on Community, Fatherhood, and Transformation

    Content warning: the conversation touches on sensitive topics like suicide. In this Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie episode, Patricia Petersen hosts Don Carter, an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and transformational coach. They discuss various topics, including Don's upbringing without a father figure, the significant role community played in his life and his journey to becoming a coach. They also delve into deep subjects such as following your heart, fatherhood, dealing with loss and change, and the transformative power of surrender. Don's website & book Bio:Don Carter has spent a lifetime pursuing service and protection, previously during a decade in law enforcement and now through working with emerging business leaders. His relentless journey has led him from healing hearts to radical new starts for black executives and entrepreneurs breaking through to their next levels of growth and success. Don Carter is an author, speaker, business shaman and transformational executive coach who brings a vibe that generates life-shifting insights for his clients’ work and for themselves as human beings. Using principle-driven purpose, he helps high-performing individuals shift the focus from what seems wrong on the outside to everything right on the inside. By embracing transition and change as a necessary experience, it helps others grow into deeply authentic, fulfilled, and successful business leaders.  = Community for Asian Women Starts September 30th

    1h 7m
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Welcome to the Conversations with Your Chinese Auntie podcast. Your host, Patricia Petersen, is a Chinese therapist who has exciting and compelling conversations with BIPOC folks about life. In this podcast, we give voice to people of colour and learn more about their lives. Every episode is packed with relatable topics, hilarious stories, helpful advice, and even complex and painful stories. The topics are diverse, especially those related to our culture and mental, physical, and spiritual health. Sometimes, we talk to delightful non-BIPOC folks with lots of wisdom.

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