The Lotus Table

The Lotus Table
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  • Series

Two Asian American women having the honest conversations they wish they'd had years ago, on what it's really like to navigate a world that wasn't built for them. Unfiltered reflection on the weight of the expectations that were handed to them, the work it takes to truly heal, and the audacity to reclaim the power to build their lives on their own terms.

Season 1

  1. Episode 1

    Why We are Doing This

    From family expectations to workplace struggles, two Asian American women open up about why creating a space for Asian women to feel seen matters. Honest, grounded, and full of hope, this is the beginning of a series of conversations that get at the root of the struggles that many Asian women face, and what they can do to move from surviving to thriving. Chapters 00:00 The Struggles of Asian Women02:50 Creating a Safe Space09:53 The Impact of Words23:50 Asian Occupation Perceptions26:22 Defining Power Structure30:47 Empowerment and Self-Generated Power35:48 The Symbolism of Lotus Label43:07 Struggles with Identity and Perception

  2. Episode 2

    How Perception Influences Social Identity

    The harmful stereotypes that shape the way Asian women are perceived, and influence the way Asian women view themselves.  Chapters 00:00 Understanding Perception02:21 Struggles of Asian Women03:17 Cultural Influences on Identity16:25 Perception and Portrayal of Asian Women in Media17:31 Impact of Power Structure on Women's Lives31:00 The Power Within32:12 Perception and Identity35:09 The Symbolism of Lotus

  3. Episode 3

    Microaggressions: Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts

    The microaggressive words and actions that Asian women must endure, and strategies on how to respond with intention and a dash of humor. Chapters 00:00 Strategies for Responding to Microaggressions28:10 Misconceptions about Asian Identity

  4. Episode 4

    The House We Inherited

    The heavy burden of familial expectations that Asian women are expected to carry, and how cultural values can be weaponized against them. Chapters 00:00 The Inherited Family Culture01:59 Impact of Family Culture on Identity05:57 Collectivism and Individualism18:36 Filial Piety and Family Expectations28:56 Harmony in Family Dynamics36:24 The Concept of Sacrifice44:11 Identifying Abuse52:28 Impact of Cultural Values on Family Dynamics

  5. Episode 5

    Silent Daughters of Loud Sacrifice

    The measure of an Asian woman's worth in the eyes of her family, and all the ways that it can hold her back from forming a strong sense of identity and confidence in herself. Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Family Expectations35:20 The Impact of Social Roles38:32 Navigating Power Structures46:25 Self-Advocacy and Identity53:49 Challenges in the Workplace01:01:24 Projected Social Image at Work01:06:41 Defining Personal Fulfillment

  6. Episode 6

    Breaking the Scripts that Once Ruled You

    On letting go of the false narratives that no longer serve us, and reclaiming the power to write our own narratives. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Perception03:23 The Script that Others Gave07:30 Breaking the Script13:41 Reborn with Purpose22:04 Rediscovering True Identity

  7. Episode 7

    Reclaim Your Power and Reborn with Purpose

    On reclaiming one's power through the process of personal rebirth, and the role of support systems in building a life that aligns with our personal values. Chapters 00:00 Reclaiming Identity38:06 Discovering Purpose50:07 Reclaiming Power58:51 The Role of Support Systems

  8. Episode 8

    The Courage to Lead at Home

    On healing from family wounds, forming our own closure, and setting healthy boundaries to protect our hard-won peace. Chapters 00:00 Breaking the Script01:19 Reclaiming Your Power02:53 Family Dynamics and Cultural Influence02:20 Setting Boundaries and Redefining Love01:06:58 Recognizing and Overcoming Family Patterns01:07:23 Forming Your Own Closure01:37:13 Navigating Out of Power Structures

  • 8 Episodes

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Two Asian American women having the honest conversations they wish they'd had years ago, on what it's really like to navigate a world that wasn't built for them. Unfiltered reflection on the weight of the expectations that were handed to them, the work it takes to truly heal, and the audacity to reclaim the power to build their lives on their own terms.

Information

  • Creator
    The Lotus Table
  • Episodes
    8
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Lotus Table
  • Show Website
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