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Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu

Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu

著者： Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu
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 Courage Class brings AANHPI voices to the center of health and wellness. Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu interviews cultural trailblazers and creatives to explore identity, healing, cultural expectations and emotional well-being. We name the realities mainstream wellness ignores—like the tension of living between cultures—and create space for honest conversations about identity, healing, and success. Together, we’re building a new narrative of wellness, sharing stories, tools, and conversations that reflect who we are – not who we’re told to be.Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu
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  • Ep 03 - Your Pain is Valid: Breaking Free from Stereotypes of Asian Women

    Ep 03 - Your Pain is Valid: Breaking Free from Stereotypes of Asian Women
    2025/09/16
    Guest: Danielle Espinosa, LMFTEpisode description In this powerful conversation Danielle Espinosa — therapist, PhD student, published scholar, and survivor — unpacks how historical colonialism and contemporary racialized sexual stereotypes make AAPI women more vulnerable to sexualviolence, why silence persists in our communities, and concrete steps families and friends can take to prevent harm and support survivors. The episode blends trauma-informed research, clinical insight, and practical parenting strategies aimed at disrupting intergenerational patterns of shame.Chapter Outline 00:00 — 01:00 — Opening question & validationDanielle validates pain and reminds survivors that their trauma is never their fault.01:00 — 03:00 — Personal context & research introLindsay invites Danielle to introduce her research focus and key concepts.03:00 — 06:00 — Colonialism as a root of racialized sexual violenceDanielle traces how militarized prostitution and colonial conquest created stereotypes (Lotus Blossom, Dragon Lady, etc.) that objectify Asian women.06:00 — 09:00 — How stereotypes create vulnerability & microaggressionsDiscussion of how fetishization and assumptions of consent show up in pornography, workplace comments, and everyday microaggressions.09:00 — 12:00 — Culture of shame and why silence enduresExplores shame-based cultural dynamics, victim-blaming, and why sexual violence becomes hidden or normalized in family structures.12:00 — 15:00 — Denial, protection of assailants, and intergenerational traumaDanielle and the host discuss denial, protecting perpetrators within families, and how trauma is passed across generations as survival tactics.15:00 — 19:00 — Parenting: teaching bodily autonomy and opening the conversationPractical, immediately actionable advice for parents: normalize saying “no,” teach bodily autonomy, and start imperfect conversations early.19:00 — 22:00 — Culturally attuned, trauma-informed care & community healingWhy Western individual-focused therapy can fall short and how collective, community-based approaches (support groups, shared identity therapists) aid healing.22:00 — 26:00 — How friends & family can support survivors right nowConcrete actions listeners can take: reassure survivors it’s not their fault, offer practical help (meals, meds, errands), and remove blame-laden questions.26:00 — 29:00 — Broader systems: patriarchy, racial hegemony & sexual violenceDanielle zooms out to name the systemic forces (colonialism, patriarchy, racial entitlement) that sustain cycles of violence and where to focus change.29:00 — 33:00 — Hope, resilience & ongoing workWhat gives Danielle hope: clients breaking cycles, generational change, and research into internalized racialized sexism — plus current projects.33:00 — 34:00 — Closing & where to find DanielleContact and project info; invitation to plug into community resources and continue the conversation.How to connect with Danielle Espinosa, LMFT- Website: www.danielletherapy.com- Instagram: @danielletherapy- Free peer wellness circle - Asian Woemn/Femme Peer Wellness through Asian Mental Health ProjectConnect with Courage Class on TikTok,Instagram, YouTube:@courageclasspod@drlindsaykwockhu⁠www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast⁠Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weeklynewsletter:⁠https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠Music Credit: DayNigthMorning from Pixabayinvitation-no-copyright-music-388387
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    34 分
  • Breaking the Cycle: Redefining Parenting for Ourselves and Our Kids with Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge

    Breaking the Cycle: Redefining Parenting for Ourselves and Our Kids with Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge
    2025/09/09
    About the EpisodeIn this episode of Courage Class, Lindsay speaks with Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge, a licensed clinical psychologist and Co-Founder of The Modern Asian Parent (MAP). Dr. Berssenbrugge shares her journey towards the founding MAP, a movement and community aimed at merging cultural roots with modern parenting practices. Together, they discuss the importance of creating realsustainable change in parenting (hint: it starts with us), the strengths and challenges of traditional Asian values, and the significance of emotional resilience and validation in parenting. They also explore methods for addressing intergenerational trauma and the vital role of repair in family relationships. Gain invaluable insights on how to parent with a blend of Asian and Western approaches, honoring both cultural heritage and modern values.Episode Breakdown:00:34Meet Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge02:10Founding the Modern Asian Parent06:50Parenting Values and Challenges09:26Resilience and Well-Balanced Parenting22:45The Importance of Self-Change in Parenting25:03Understanding and Healing Intergenerational Trauma34:01The Role of Apologies and Repair in Parenting41:00 Connecting with The Modern Asian ParentAbout Dr. Laura BerssenbruggeDr. Laura Berssenbrugge is a Hawaii- and New York-based child and adolescent clinical psychologist in private practice and a former middle school teacher. She works with individuals across the lifespan and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and evidence-based treatments for anxiety-related disorders (including Selective Mutism/ SM), mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, social skill and communication issues, and more. Laura also has specialized expertise in supporting individuals navigating fertility challenges, offering compassionate, evidence-based care to address the emotional toll of infertility, reproductive trauma, and assisted reproductive journeys.Laura completed her training at the Child Mind Institute, NYU Child Study Center, Rutgers University, and Brooklyn Friends School, and holds a doctorate in School-Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University. She is the creator of ‘Dr. Laura B’s Release, Regulate, & Relax Aromatherapy Inhaler Set,’ a DBT-inspired stress management tool designed to reduce physical and emotional stress at different emotional intensity levels. And the author of several workbooks, such as: "Beyond the Blush: A CBT Approach to Overcoming Social Anxiety.”Connect with Dr. Laura:https://www.drlaurab.com/IG: @drlaurabtherapyAbout The Modern Asian ParentThe Modern Asian Parent (MAP) believes in the power of intergenerational healing—honoring cultural roots while breaking harmful cycles to build healthier, more connected families for the future. Founded by two Asian American psychologists, MAP is a movement for parents of all backgrounds who want to raise emotionally healthy, resilient kids in cultures of pressure, perfectionism, and sacrifice.Redefine parenting in a way that honors our values and culture, while embracing the future. Together, they're creating a world where every child—and parent—feels supported, understood, and empowered to succeed.www.themodernasianparent.comIG: @themodernasianparentConnect with Courage Class on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube:@courageclasspod@drlindsaykwockhuwww.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcastSign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter:https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101aMusic Credit: DayNigthMorning from Pixabayinvitation-no-copyright-music-388387
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    46 分
  • Therapy That Sees Us: Why Cultural Fit Matters in Mental Health with Dr. Ummul Kathawalla

    Therapy That Sees Us: Why Cultural Fit Matters in Mental Health with Dr. Ummul Kathawalla
    2025/09/03

    About the Episode:

    In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Dr. Ummul Kathawalla, a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, and researcher who specializes in culturally informed mental health care—and she’s here to explain what that means, why it matters for our community, and how it can transform the way we think about healing.

    This episode also includes a real-time demonstration of a culturally informed therapy session, offering listeners practical insight into what this approach feels like.

    Key Themes Include:

    • The impact of cultural context on mental health and identity.
    • The limitations and blind spots of traditional therapy models for minority clients.
    • How culturally attuned care can break cycles of shame and silence in families and communities.
    • Practical advice for finding and assessing a culturally competent therapist.
    • A live mini-therapy session around navigating guilt, boundaries and generational expectations.


    Episode Breakdown:

    00:34 – Why Culturally Informed Therapy?

    The host sets up the episode’s focus:what therapy could look like if it truly recognized our lived experiences, and introduces Dr. Ummul Kathawalla.

    01:51 – Meet Dr. Ummul Kathawalla

    Dr. Kathawalla’s credentials, background, and her work in culturally informed mental health care are introduced.

    10:03 – Applied Ethnic Minority Psychology

    Defining the field, Dr. Kathawalla explains how research on discrimination, stress, and culture is translated into real-world interventions for minority communities.

    11:28 – What is Culture? Surface vs. Deep Culture

    A discussion on the difference between surface culture (holidays, language) and deep culture (values, beliefs, unspoken norms).

    12:36 – Why Cultural Context Matters in Therapy

    Dr. Kathawalla explains why practitioners must consider each client’s unique cultural background and how it shapes their mental health.

    14:22 – Culturally Informed Care vs. Traditional Therapy

    Contrasts culturally informed care (tailored, client-centered) with traditional models (one-size-fits-all, manualized), and discusses the importance of adaptability.

    16:34 – Blind Spots in Traditional Therapy

    Examples of how traditional therapy can pathologize cultural strengths or miss the real source of a client’s struggles, such as microaggressions.

    18:23 – The Asian Community: Stigma & Nuances

    Explores intergenerational expectations, bicultural stress, and how cultural beliefs can discourage seeking help.

    21:39 – Finding a Culturally Competent Therapist

    Practical advice for finding a therapist who is a good cultural fit, including what questions to ask and how to assess fit over several sessions.

    27:10 – Real-Time Mini Therapy Demonstration

    A real-time, mini culturally informed therapy session: Lindsay shares her struggle with boundaries, guilt, and career vs. family expectations, and Dr. Kathawalla models a non-judgmental, listening-centered approach.

    45:55 – What Does Healing Look Like?

    Dr. Kathawalla describes healing as coherence between identity and values, being comfortable with nuance, and practicing self-compassion.

    49:35 – Breaking Generational Cycles

    How culturally informed care can disrupt cycles of silence and shame, and help future generations live more authentically.

    53:30 – Resources & Closing

    Dr. Kathawalla shares how listeners can connect with her, her current projects, and the host reflects on the power of culturally attuned therapy.

    Find Dr. Kathawalla at:

    www.kirampsychology.com

    IG: @kirampsychologyTo subscribe to the weekly newsletter Courage Class Notes:https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/48d630a26b

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    Music by DayNigthMorning from Pixabay
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    47 分
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