Asian Australian

Podcast: Bobby Lee’s Journey Through Trauma and Growth

In a deeply personal episode of the Soul Boom podcast, Bobby Lee, a Korean American stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster, shared his stories involving family trauma, addiction, and the transformative power of therapy. His story is not just about recovery, but also a testament to the importance of understanding and healing the layers of pain…

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Part 2: Practical Steps to Restore your Boundaries and Limits

In Part 1, we explored the personal and cultural factors that contribute to underdeveloped boundaries and limits in Asian Australian culture. Let’s dive into actionable steps you can take to strengthen and assert your boundaries in everyday life. Here are some practical steps to help you build and reinforce your boundaries and limits: 1. Identify…

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Part 1: Understanding Boundaries and Limits in Asian Australian Culture

Do you often feel like your life isn’t entirely your own? Like the decisions you make, the actions you take, and the paths you follow are more dictated by others than by your own desires? You’re not alone. For many Asian Australians, the family or community often takes precedence over the individual, and boundaries and…

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Podcast: Unraveling The Fabric Of Asian Australian Identity And The Ripple Effects On Mental Health

 Our Director, Will Vuong, recently had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on “The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis” podcast. During the conversation, he dove deep into Asian Australian cultural identity and intergenerational trauma, attachment, men’s mental health, and sharing insights and personal stories that will hopefully inspire and empower our communities. A…

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Finding Home, Part 1

A Tale of Survival My family’s identity has largely been shaped by one thing- migration. This is a significant thread that has held our cultural identities together. It includes my parents’ journey to Australia, my grandfather’s move to Vietnam, and other ancestors who originated from China. Most have lived through and survived wars, threats to…

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Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want To Do?

Do you often have moments like a sudden pang of nervousness? Sometimes it starts off small and barely noticeable but when it turns up it fully grabs your attention. This disturbing feeling rattles the senses and in that very moment it seems like nothing we do can make it go away. As a child this…

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