Erasing Shame

Christian Asian Mental Health
Erasing Shame

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

  1. 4D AGO

    Money, Wealth, and Faith: Season 8 Episode 2

    Host Aggie Park and guest Joanne Choi explore the topics of money & wealth, through the lens of faith. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into a challenging yet important question for people living in wealthy countries: Can we enjoy comfort and luxury while staying true to our deepest values and purpose? 💡What does it mean to live with purpose and integrity — even when you're surrounded by wealth and comfort? ✨ Why conversations about money and values matter — and how they impact our lives today. ✨ How to tell if our blessings are opportunities to grow or challenges that test our character. ✨ Finding balance between chasing wealth and rejecting it altogether. ✨ Real-life examples from the Bible of people who used their resources well — and those who didn’t. ✨ Understanding seemingly contradictory ideas about wealth, blessings, and the dangers of greed. ✨ Practical steps to avoid making money your ultimate priority while appreciating life’s blessings with gratitude. Whether you’re feeling guilty about your blessings, struggling with materialism, or simply wanting to live a life of integrity and purpose — this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Tune in for practical guidance, eye-opening insights, and a fresh perspective on how to handle wealth and success without losing what truly matters. 🔔 Listen now and let’s explore how to live fully and authentically — even when life feels comfortable. Joanne Choi is a remarkable woman of faith juggling many roles: mother of 4 boys, wife to Steve Choi (elder at Faith Harvest Church), owner of Health Nut, former secondary math teacher, and case manager at Door of Hope in Pasadena.

    58 min

  2. MAR 14

    Introducing Aggie Park: Season 8 Episode 1

    Aggie Park has hand-picked this Season 8 theme—"Raw, Real, & Redeemed: Christian Faith, Struggles, and what We Don’t Talk About Enough." This first episode reveals her back story, shares her experiences on TikTok and Instagram, and why she wants to start podcasting to go deeper. Asian American Christians often struggle with vulnerability due to performance-based cultural expectations that minimize emotional and mental health concerns. This season is changing that by talking about those topics our faith communities don't talk about enough. Aggie aims to provide hope and create community for people that face similar challenges in this journey called life. We'd love to have you join us for this whole season and subscribe in your favorite podcast app or subscribe on YouTube. See the Show Notes

    26 min

  3. MAR 10

    Season 7 Finale: Thank you Victoria!

    We close out season 7 with a great appreciation for Victoria hosting many poignant conversations. I (DJ Chuang) am very grateful for her life and she has shared that with us on Erasing Shame. Finally, I briefly talk about how religion/spirituality is helpful to many people, but also has caused adverse side effects for others. That's the new direction with season 8''s new co-host. And that's enough for now. Show Notes at https://erasingshame.com/

    11 min
  4. Free Online Event about Healing from Spiritual Abuse

    JAN 16

    Free Online Event about Healing from Spiritual Abuse

    Do you know hard it is to deal with spiritual abuse? There's so many layers of complexities, mixed emotions, confusion from gaslighting, power dynamics, broken trust, and sometimes even worse. Finding a freely available resource to help you heal and recover can be quite a long journey. I'd imagine having extra help would be welcomed. Here's a free online event coming January 21-25 from Broken to Beloved, the 3rd annual Broken to Beloved summit.  This episode of Erasing Shame opens with brief remarks from DJ Chuang, followed by an excerpt from the Broken to Beloved podcast with a sneak peek of the online summit, starting with a convo about the nature of shame is that a story that cannot be told publicly & how shame is a social experience. Register for the free online summit at https://www.brokentobeloved.org/summit • January 21-25, 2025 Show Notes at https://erasingshame.com/free-online-event-about-healing-from-spiritual-abuse/

    31 min

  5. 11/13/2024

    Hiking a Volcano into the Land of the Living: A Story of Complex Trauma, Grief & Ongoing Healing

    trigger warnings: suicidal ideation, domestic violence, child abuse, family trauma, complex trauma, church hurt, spiritual abuse, depression This extended episode is not easy listening and not family friendly. Prepare yourself for uncomfortable and painful storytelling before you tap the play button. Be ready to pause or stop listening when you feel triggered or it’s just too much. We know this is not for the faint of heart. Wellness coach Sonia Lee shares some stories from her personal experiences, full of pain and shame, because to name them all would be overwhelming for her and us. She explains why it’s important to go back to those painful memories through story work and body work in the process of healing, growth, and transformation. She also poignantly speaks of her crumbling under church hurt, and how even that became a turning point for her discovery of real love, spirituality, and community. Her life was at stake, and so is yours. Don’t get stuck in the darkness of shame, merely surviving and suffocating. Healing is hard work. And, your life is worth it. May this story give you a bit more faith to take a courageous step towards hope and healing. And, stay connected to Erasing Shame on our socials to get your invitation for the upcoming webinar with Sonia Lee, where she will unpack more about how to heal from church hurt.

    1h 7m

  6. 10/24/2024

    Why do few Asian American Christians care about being Asian American?

    Our Asian American experiences are interwoven with multiple layers of pain and shame, intergenerational trauma, neglect, survival, both conscious and unconscious moments, that shape who we are, how we see the world, and how that shapes our spirituality in Christian churches. In collaboration with Asian American Christian Network of Atlanta (AACNA), this is the unedited raw episode of our extended conversations for nearly 2 hours, with: Dr. Stan Sonu (Pediatrics Physician), Hannah An (Worship Leader and Spiritual Director), David Park (Pastor & Nonprofit Consultant), and DJ Chuang (this podcast’s co-host & Digital Strategy Consultant). We took time deliberating whether exploring the essence of an Asian American Christian was esoteric or essential, because it’s not really an all or nothing proposition, though it seems like not many are openly engaging in this topic, at least not in public, as if our spirituality and theology was absent of any cultural context. We discuss why it might be important to embrace one's ethnic identity as God sees it, rather than abstract theological concepts. We’ve noticed that in many Asian American churches, God is often talked about in an abstract sense, and what is needed is a deeper relationship with God. We realize that this process of unlearning and relearning is difficult. We use fancy words like dialectic, industrialization, Xanga, blogging, unintended harm, physiology, and much more. What do you think? Add a comment to chime in with where this conversation should drill down further and farther. Show Notes at erasingshame.com/why-do-few-asian-american-christians-care-about-being-asian-american/

    1h 52m

  7. 10/09/2024

    Han Namgung Unpacks Belonging & Mental Health: A TCK Between Korea, Kenya, and the United States

    Han Namgung spent his formative years in Korea and Kenya, and he reflects on how his upbringing shaped his path toward a career in counseling. He explores the concept of feeling like a "forever traveler," navigating different cultures and communities. Additionally, he addresses the challenges of living in a society that prioritizes high achievement and status. Han recognizes that shame is a common motivator and can stifle authenticity and connection. He affirms that our aspirations should extend beyond simply seeking to eliminate shame; instead, we should strive for a state of peace or joy that enriches our lives. Show notes at erasingshame.com/han-namgung-unpacks-belonging-mental-health-a-tck-between-korea-kenya-and-the-united-states-s7e08/

    58 min

  8. 09/30/2024

    2 Chinese Brothers Have a Late Night Chat about Shame, Bipolar, Neurodiversity

    DJ Chuang and his younger brother Deef share openly about their personal mental health experiences with mental health, neurodiversity, and bipolar disorder. We noted the importance of finding containment to process emotions, especially in dealing with depression and lack of language. We emphasized the need for gentle approaches to healing and the benefits of practices like therapy, journaling, and meditation. We touched upon the challenges of expressing emotions in cultures that value social harmony over individual expression, like the effects of Confucianism upon most Asian cultures. Our conversation also touch on the concept of rebirth and finding meaning and growth from past traumas, emphasizing the importance of recognizing potential for growth and acceptance of the new normal. Maybe we didn't get into our family dynamics too much, but you can listen and add a comment if you think we did or didn't enough.

    54 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christian Asian Mental Health
  • Show Website
    Erasing Shame

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