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A Film About My Immigrant Past and Mental Health
I am excited to announce that after six months of delay, Coffee Talking Out of Mental Coffins, a short documentary film about mental health and an immigration journey, is finally out. Coffee Talking Out of Mental Coffins premiered online at the 2020 Los Angeles Asian...
Battles of Depressions
In celebration of 2020’s Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 4 – Oct 10), I am dedicating this month’s newsletter and blog to bringing awareness about depression, one of the most common mental health challenges. Specifically, I want to talk about the intersection...
Summer Adventure: Ice and Island Lakes
“If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.” -Seth Godin I hiked the Iceland and Island Lakes Trail in mid-August. This is one of the most beautiful hikes that I have ever done in Colorado. It’s about 8 miles total round trip with 3,000 ft. elevation gain...
30 Years in the U.S.
August 29, 2020, marks the 30th anniversary of my first day in the U.S. I came to the U.S. as a young child who didn’t even know a single word of English. Reminiscing on the last thirty years, lots of fond and traumatic emotions and memories have merged and boiled...
Summer Road Trip during the Pandemic
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page.” -Saint Augustine In July, I took a nine-day vacation and went on a road trip with my good friend. This was my first time traveling since February, a record amount of time for not traveling over the...
Self-Care: Building Healthy Daily Habits
“The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. Chinese Proverb Self-care is a mindset and way of living. It’s more than going to a yoga class or spa; it’s about building healthy habits that you can incorporate into your daily life to enhance your...
The Virus and Mental Health: 5 Essential Tools to Keep Moving Forward
The Virus and Mental Health: 5 Essential Tools to Keep Moving Forward In collaboration with SASE (The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers), I’ve given my very first webinar on how to maintain your mental health, your well-being, and how to keep moving forward...
Male International Students
Below is an abstract on the ongoing research that I am doing about male Asian international students' experiences in the US. Inspired and motivated by the desire to seek higher education and brighter opportunities for the future, international students risk multiple...
My Inspiration for Becoming an Integral Coach
During this pandemic and uncertain time, the ability to internally process it, adjust your state of mind, adapt to changes, and create a new routine in your life is crucial for your immediate and long term success and overall mental health wellbeing. One of the most...
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