Erasing Shame

Christian Asian Mental Health
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Erasing Shame Podcast

We encourage Christian Asian mental health by erasing shame and stopping stigma in order to advance compassion and care for every person.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Marie Chan, Mamie Tape’s Story, and Compassionate Storytelling

    “Is it a disgrace to be Born a Chinese? Didn’t God make us all!!! What right have you to bar my children out of the school because she is a chinese Decend.” These are some of the questions Mrs. Mary Tape wrote to the California Board of Education in 1885. Marie Chan, author of Mamie Takes A Stand,  highlights a hidden figure in Asian American history: Mamie Tape. The journey of learning and sharing Mamie’s story grew from Marie’s curiosity and consistent pursuit to learn about school segregation in California. In this episode, Marie and Victoria discuss the personal and meaningful impact of reading books with representation and celebration of diverse storytelling. Marie emphasizes the concept of imago dei (God created all humans in God’s image), which calls for the celebration of unique and interconnected identity formation. Marie Chan’s Website: mariechan.com/books https://erasingshame.com/marie-chan-mamie-tapes-story-and-compassionate-storytelling-s7e07/

    34 min

  2. AUG 7

    Midori Doumani’s Journey of Longsuffering and Healing (s7e06)

    Content Warning / Trigger Warning: sexual violence/rape. Midori Doumani is half Japanese and half Mexican and happy to share her heritage when directly asked. She navigates ambiguity about her perceived ethnic identity with compassion. As a kid and young adult, generationally infused shame affected her decisions. Her close-knit family dynamics and her desire to preserve the family's routine, led her to not disclose her own distressing and heartbreaking incident to anyone for ten years. Presently, Midori models a healthy acknowledgment and expression of shame and discomfort. She sets the example for her children to grow confident in their diverse identities and spiritual vocations. Midori’s faith in Jesus and her deep-rooted heart’s desire for her family are significant factors in her healing journey. She and her husband champion education on emotional well-being and conflict resolution, and they desire to inspire others to heal and share their testimonies. Show notes at erasingshame.com

    48 min

  3. JUL 24

    Rev. Dr. Ken Fong expounds on the difference between toxic shame and healthy shame

    On this Erasing Shame conversation, Rev. Dr. Ken Fong explains the difference between toxic shame and healthy shame—how they're two different things. Toxic shame carries the message that there's something inherently wrong with oneself, leading individuals to either blame others or internalize the feeling and become worthless. Healthy shame, on the other hand, acknowledges mistakes and wrongdoings, allowing for growth and the reception of grace. He also shares insights into the cultural significance of shame in the Asian American community and the importance of authenticity and healthy connections in a chaotic world. • Asian America: The Ken Fong Podcast asianamericapodcast.com • Show Notes at erasingshame.com

    44 min

  4. JUL 13

    Filipino experiences with shame and church hurt

    How about a cold open? That's how this conversation starts with Justin Kiley (pronounced KEE-lay), where we talk about his Filipino heritage, specifically the Igorot tribe, how that flavors his experience with shame personally, given his family and cultural background, the complexities of church hurt, and how he found a healing community and authentic connection in Portland, Oregon. Justin describes different degrees of church hurt, from over-sensitivity to malicious abuse and trauma. Kiley emphasizes that the terms "abuse" and "trauma" are often used too loosely and without quantification, causing quite a lot of confusion. He also mentions the added complexity of deconstruction and faith wrestling. For more background and context, this connection with Justin happened because our season 5 co-host Hannah Lee Sandoval dug into a conversation for the entire duration of a 2.5-hour flight chatting about all things mental health and faith. • Connect with Justin Kiley at instagram.com/justintroy_ • "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt https://amzn.to/4cUICFI

    43 min

  5. JUN 28

    Naomi Smith on food health, fatal thoughts, film making

    Content Warning / Trigger Warning: bullying, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. CW/TW. In this extended episode, Naomi Smith shows her prowess in storytelling in this conversation about how food affects brain health and how that is so important to life, walking through the challenges of being biracial, becoming a film maker, discovering the value of family history, and many more vignettes. Connect with Naomi Smith at https://linktr.ee/naomibowiesmith Show notes at https://erasingshame.com/naomi-smith-on-food-health-fatal-thoughts-and-film-making/

    1h 20m

  6. JUN 19

    Pastor's Kids Unlearning Legalism (s7e05)

    Gracie Joo is a 2nd generation Asian-American and daughter of a Korean pastor. She illustrates and magnifies God’s heart for specific burdens that pastors' kids are born into with stories about her upbringing. These illustrations involve and are not limited to Dollar Tree Christmases, hand-me-downs from church eonnies, car misfortunes, a gifted and personalized Lexus, and the Holy’s Spirit's timely providence of friendship and perceptive reflection. God’s heart for pastors’ kids goes beyond the rebellious-or-faithful-pastors’-kid spectrum. The Church has a special opportunity to demonstrate God’s compassion and not merely take from a pastor’s family. Church members often place Pastors’ kids on high and unwanted pedestals with a scrutinous gaze, as if the kids’ behavior measures the faith of their parents. In this conversation, Victoria Cheng and Gracie Joo peel back a few personal layers and dig into socialized legalism and their Asian immigrant church experience.

    48 min

  7. JUN 12

    Why People Don't Get Help for Their Mental Health with Dr. Brian Licuanan

    Dr. Brian Licuanan is a licensed psychologist in Orange County, California, and shares about how shame, and other factors, keeps people from getting help and treatment for their mental health challenges. Plus, he reveals a reason that goes beyond shame that causes someone to resist treatment. We believe treatment can truly help someone experience a better quality of life and health, even though sometimes finding the right treatment or doing the hard work of recovery could take quite some time and effort. And, living well is worth it. • Connect with Dr. Brian Licuanan https://drbrianlicuanan.com and Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlicuanan • "How to Get Your Resisting Loved One into Treatment: A Step-by-Step Plan for Mental Health and/or Addiction Crisis" https://amzn.to/4aJkSTx • Book signing at Barnes & Nobles in Huntington Beach on Saturday June 22nd at 11am https://www.instagram.com/drlicuanan/p/C8HtL81pZ1N/

    35 min

  8. JUN 5

    An Introduction to Biblical Lament and S7 Updates (s7e04)

    Victoria needs your help. What is our response as we bear witness to the micro and macro sufferings in our personal lives, communities, and in the world? Where and how might Biblical lament fulfill its purpose in the modern church? How can churches be better at holding space for people grieving, processing trauma, struggling with their faith, or facing mental health challenges both short term and long-term? How do we unlearn a self-centered and religiously infused savior complex? Disclaimer: Victoria’s ponderings are asked within context as a 3rd-Generation Chinese-American in the USA. Please submit your ponderings to us at erasingshame.com/contact Show Notes at erasingshame.com

    17 min
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We encourage Christian Asian mental health by erasing shame and stopping stigma in order to advance compassion and care for every person.

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  • Creator
    Christian Asian Mental Health
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    165
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christian Asian Mental Health
  • Show Website
    Erasing Shame

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