In this episode, David Chao, director of the Center for Asian American Christianity, welcomes back Dr. Jessica ChenFeng, Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary and director of the Asian American Center's Wellbeing Collaboratory. Together, they explore the parallels between medical training and mental health awareness within an Asian American context, with particular attention to spirituality and communal life.Dr. ChenFeng shares insights from her own medical training experience, reflecting on the impact of unresolved trauma, the necessity of self-work, and the role of relational dynamics in Asian American Christian communities. The conversation also offers thoughtful strategies for addressing relational ruptures in ways that integrate mental well-being, cultural awareness, and spiritual practice. Join us for a deep dive into the integration of mental well-being and spiritual practice.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:56 Medical Training and Mental Health04:20 Relational Health in Medical Training08:19 Ruptured Relationships and Repair2:47 Story Collecting as a Spiritual Exercise17:41 Self-Work and Narrative in Therapy33:36 Parenting, Power, and Communication43:30 Final Thoughts on Relational Freedom
