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Shenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Eighteen pt.1 - The Gao Village 高老庄Hi! Welcome to the 36th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! I AMMMM BACKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!! (as promisedddd) In this episode I’ll be covering the beginning portion of chapter 18 of Journey to the West. This week, our master and disciple are off on a new journey once again. They came across a village that seems lively on its surface, but trouble is occurring in one of families there…Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...2025-07-1422 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Seventeen Pt.2 - DisguiseHi! Welcome to the 35th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! I AMMMM BACKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!! I want to apologize to all of my listeners for my sudden disappearance. I did explain in more details in the episode for everything but again, I am really really sorry! In this episode I’ll be covering the last portion of chapter 17 of Journey to the West. Last time, 孙悟空 changed into the looks of the old monk a the temple and snuck into the monster's cave with his disguise. Would he be successf...2025-07-0731 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Seventeen pt.1 - The Black Wind Mountain Black Wind CaveHi! Welcome to the 34th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! I AMMMM BACKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!! In this episode I’ll be covering the beginning portion of chapter 17 of Journey to the West. Last time, a bear monster from the Black Wind Cave (黑风洞) stole 唐三藏’s cassock. 孙悟空 promised to get it back…Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id174g83g168 WeChat: search for “英文西游趣事”WEBSITE: https://www.awestwardjourney.com...2025-03-2431 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyAnnouncementThe reason behind me going missing for a month… 2025-03-1003 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Sixteen pt.2 - Fire Surging into the SkyHi! Welcome to the 33rd episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! I AMMMM BACKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!! In this episode I’ll be covering the last portion of chapter 16 of Journey to the West. Last time, our monkey king showed off the pilgrim’s cassock to the temple’s old abbot, but that rose that man’s envy. He made the plan to burn 孙悟空 and his master to death. How will the two escape this mortal dilemma?…Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST:htt...2025-02-1030 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Sixteen pt.1 - The Cassock and The Old MonkHi! Welcome to the 32nd episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! I AMMMM BACKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!! In this episode I’ll be covering the beginning portion of chapter 16 of Journey to the West. The scripture pilgrim and his disciple 孙悟空, our monkey king, arrives at a temple, but this temple seems… rather strange… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id174g83g168  WeChat: search for “英文西游趣事” WEBSITE: https://www.awest...2025-01-2729 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyI AM BACKKKKKK!!!HELLLOOO my audiences! I am back! 2025! Today's episode consists of me talking for 17 minutes about how my podcast is going analytics wise, which I thought would be interesting content for a few of you. (based on how many people has asked me to see my analytics page now...) I hope you will enjoy it and we will be back to regular content next week! Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id174g83g168  WeChat: search for...2025-01-2018 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyBONUS - Nian (年) and Sui (岁)Hi! Welcome back to Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 2025 is coming already? Woah! Today, since I am on holiday, I will take it easy and introduce to you two short stories about the Chinese Lunar New Year. Here is the story of the monsters Nian (年) and Sui (岁)… ANOTHER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! I will be taking a break for the next two weeks, and this podcast will return on Jan.19 next year! I wish you all the best of luck with whatev...2024-12-2920 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Fifteen pt.2 - Dragon White HorseHi! Welcome to the 31st episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the last portion of chapter 15 of Journey to the West. Last time, the scripture pilgrim's white horse got eaten by a white dragon in the Eagle Grief Stream. How is our Monkey King going to resolve the situation? Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id174g83g168  WeChat...2024-12-2226 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Fifteen pt.1 - Dragon at Eagle Grief StreamHi! Welcome to the 30th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the first portion of chapter 15 of Journey to the West. The scripture pilgrim and our monkey king have set off on their journey once more. However, a dragon appears out of nowhere… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id174g83g168  WeChat: search for “英文西游趣事” WEBSITE: https://w...2024-12-0823 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Fourteen pt.2 - Pilgrim tames his DiscipleHi! Welcome to the 29th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the last portion of chapter 14 of Journey to the West. The scripture pilgrim and our monkey king have set off on their journey once more. However, they seem to have some different ideas on how to proceed… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id174g83g168  WeChat: search f...2024-12-0233 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Fourteen pt.1 - Master and DiscipleHi! Welcome to the 28th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the first portion of chapter 14 of Journey to the West. The scripture pilgrim heard a roar from beneath the mountain, calling for him. Well, just who might this voice be from?… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id174g83g168  WeChat: search for “英文西游趣事” WEBSITE: https://www.a...2024-11-2528 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Thirteen pt.2 - Guardian of the MountainHi! Welcome to the 27th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the last portion of chapter 13 of Journey to the West. The scripture pilgrim 唐三藏 (tang san zang) was trapped by several wild beast on the mountain, he was at the brink of death when help arrives… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id174g83g168  WeChat: search for “英文西游趣事” WEBSITE: h...2024-11-1823 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Thirteen pt.1 - The Pilgrims's First OrdealHi! Welcome to the 26th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the beginning of chapter 13 of Journey to the West. The scripture pilgrim 唐三藏 (tang san zang) after starting his journey to the west, meets his first ordeal. Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id174g83g168  WeChat: search for “英文西游趣事” WEBSITE: https://www.awestwardjourney.com/  I...2024-11-1122 minZ morderstwem im do twarzyZ morderstwem im do twarzy48. Niespłacony długLink do zrzutki Fundacji Psia Krew na rzecz aplikacji 112 dla zwierząt: https://zrzutka.pl/animalhelper Wydarzenia w restauracji The Eight Immortals do dziś pozostają jednymi z najbardziej bezdusznych w historii Makau, a o ich sprawcy i wokół całej sprawy narodziła się miejska legenda. Kiedy Zheng Lin oraz Zhiheng Huang zasiadają przy wspólnym stole w kasynie nie znają jeszcze ceny przegranej, chociaż jeden z nich wie, że nie cofnie się przed niczym. Wsparcie 💀 https://buycoffee.to/zmorderstwem 💀 https://patronite.pl/zmorderstwem 💀 Wsparcie przez YouTube (przycisk na stronie kanału bądź pod filmem) Źródła: https://cutt.ly/XeGMoDNF Muzy...2024-11-0635 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyBONUS - Origin of Chinese Zodiac: The Race to the FinishHi! Welcome to Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! This episode, as promised last week, will be a BONUS episode! Today we will be talking about the origin of the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals. I am really sorry about the length. I had expected this story to go a little bit longer, but I guess the story just isn’t that long. Well, anyhow, let’s get straight into it! Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...2024-11-0313 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyRecap Episode (Ch.8 - Ch.12)Hi! Welcome to Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! With the backstory of our scripture pilgrim done and the true journey to the west about to begin, I’d like to end things off with a recap episode. Here, I’ll be reviewing all that’s happened for the past 10 episodes!  Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for “英文西游趣事” WEBSITE: https://www.awestwardjourne...2024-10-2711 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Twelve pt.2 - The Journey BeginsHi! Welcome to the 25th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the end of chapter 12 of Journey to the West. After Tang Emperor fulfilled his promise and transcended the orphaned souls of the Underworld, the All Compassionate Bodhisattva GuanYin (观音) came to see him… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for “英文西游趣事” WEBSITE: https://www.awestwa...2024-10-2140 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDS2 E 24 Veterinary Medicine and Mental Health ChallengesSend us a textJoin us for a profound conversation with our special guest, Dr. Erika Lin-Hendel, who enlightens us about the intricate intersections between veterinary medicine, mental health, and advocacy for marginalized communities. Discover their heartfelt dedication to inclusivity within veterinary clinics, as they shed light on the challenges LGBTQIA and racially diverse professionals face in a predominantly white industry. We journey through Dr. Hendel's impactful work with organizations such as Pride VMC and the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association, as well as the somber realities of suicide and pet loss, with initiatives like the VIN Foundation...2024-10-201h 09Shenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Twelve pt.1 – Tang Emperor Invites 玄奘 the Scripture PilgrimHi! Welcome to  the 24th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the beginning of chapter 12 of Journey to the West. The Tang Emperor has fulfilled many of his promises to the Kings of the Underworld, but there’s still more thing he has yet to accomplish… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for “英文西游趣事” WEBSITE: https...2024-10-1437 minThe Living Room with Joanna WeaverThe Living Room with Joanna WeaverTLR 143: The Importance of Rebecoming with Dr. Merry LinDo you feel a gap between who you are and who you feel called to be? You’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves caught in cycles of self-improvement and frustration, longing for transformation but feeling stuck. In this conversation with Christian psychologist, Dr. Merry Lin, she shares insights from Re-Becoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self offer a fresh perspective on breaking free from the patterns that hold us back. Key Takeaways: Transformation is a process: Lasting change isn’t about quick fixes or external improvements but about allowing God...2024-10-0947 minThe Living Room with Joanna WeaverThe Living Room with Joanna WeaverTLR 143: The Importance of Rebecoming with Dr. Merry LinDo you feel a gap between who you are and who you feel called to be? You’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves caught in cycles of self-improvement and frustration, longing for transformation but feeling stuck. In this conversation with Christian psychologist, Dr. Merry Lin, she shares insights from Re-Becoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self offer a fresh perspective on breaking free from the patterns that hold us back. Key Takeaways: Transformation is a process: Lasting change isn’t about quick fixes or external improvements but abou...2024-10-0947 minPodcast Archives - Joanna WeaverPodcast Archives - Joanna WeaverTLR 143: The Importance of Rebecoming with Dr. Merry LinDo you feel a gap between who you are and who you feel called to be? You’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves caught in cycles of self-improvement and frustration, longing for transformation but feeling stuck. In this conversation with Christian psychologist, Dr. Merry Lin, she shares insights from Re-Becoming: Come Out of Hiding to Live as Your God-Given Essential Self offer a fresh perspective on breaking free from the patterns that hold us back. Key Takeaways: Transformation is a process: Lasting change isn’t about quick fixes or external improvements but abou...2024-10-0947 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Eleven pt.2 - Emperor Returns to LifeHi! Welcome to  the 23rd episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the second half of chapter 11 of Journey to the West. The emperor continued his tour of the underworld. What will he do when he returns to life?… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for “英文西游趣事” WEBSITE: https://www.awestwardjourney.com/  INSTAG...2024-10-0628 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward Journey6 MONTHS ANNIVERSARYHi! I’m Joanna. Today is Welcome to the SIX MONTHS ANNIVERSARY of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey!!!!! This special episode will not cover any content of Journey to the West, but will instead be me talking about the history of this podcast, where I started, and where I am now! There is no script, no editing (ok fine there’s a tiny bit of editing but not as much as usual), just me talking for 40 minutes straight. Anyways, go and click on that play button already!  Haven’t had enough? Check out:  2024-09-2240 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Eleven pt.1 - Emperor Tang Traverse the UnderworldHi! Welcome to the 22nd episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the first half of chapter 11 of Journey to the West. The Tang Emperor unfortunately passed away from the fright and stress caused by the Dragon King. 魏征 (Wei Zheng) the Grand Chancellor said he has a way for him to come back to life, but does such a method really exist?… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...2024-09-1525 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Ten pt.2 - The Tang Emperor Saves the DragonHi! Welcome to  the 21st episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the second half of chapter 10 of Journey to the West. The Dragon King of the 泾 (Jing) River was shocked by how accurate the fortuneteller’s predictions were. How would he now attempt to win this bet?… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE...2024-09-0832 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Ten pt.1 - The Dragon King and the FortunetellerHi! Welcome to  the 20th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the first half of chapter 10 of Journey to the West. Right after the scripture pilgrim 玄奘 (Xuán Zàng) avenged his parents, a whole new story was going down in the capital city 长安 (Chang’an), beside the river 泾 (Jīng)… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for "英文西游...2024-09-0132 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Nine pt.2 - 玄奘 avenged his parentsHi! Welcome to  the 19th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the rest of chapter 9 of Journey to the West. The scripture pilgrim was born. How should he reunite with his family… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: https://www.awestwardjourney.com/  INSTAGRAM: @a_westward_journey 2024-08-2529 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Nine pt.1 - Birth of the Scripture PilgrimHi! Welcome to  the 18th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the beginning of chapter 9 of Journey to the West. The Bodhisattva 观音 (GuanYin) arrived at Chang’An (长安) to seek the true scripture pilgrim. And while she settled down, a series of events was about to go down in this nation… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事"...2024-08-1828 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Eight pt.3 - GuanYin saves more disciplesHi! Welcome to  the 17th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the rest of chapter 9 of Journey to the West. As GuanYin continues her journey seeking the scripture pilgrim, she meets more individuals in need of a redemption, one of whom you may be very familiar with… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE...2024-08-1116 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Eight pt.2 - GuanYin seeks for the scripture pilgrim and disciplesHi! Welcome to  the 16th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the middle parts of chapter 8 of Journey to the West. The bodhisattva GuanYin (观音) sets journey to finding to fitting scripture pilgrim, what awaits her on her way there?  Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: https://www.awestwardjourney.com/  2024-08-0417 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Eight pt.1 - Great Buddha calls for a Scripture PilgrimHi! Welcome to  the 15th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the beginning of chapter 8 of Journey to the West. It's been 500 years since the sealing of the Great Monkey King. One day, the Buddha 如来 calls all disciples for the purpose of spreading a certain scripture... Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168 WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: ht...2024-07-2816 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyRecap Episode (Ch.4 - Ch.7)Hi! Welcome to Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! With the section Havoc of Heaven officially ending, I’d like to end things off with a recap episode. Here, I’ll be reviewing all that’s happened for the past 7 episodes!  Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168 WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: https://www.awestwardjourney.com/  EMAIL: joanna.lin@awestwardjou...2024-07-2115 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyBONUS – Legend of DaYu and the Compliant Golden Hooped RodHi! Welcome to another episode Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! After just finishing the Havoc of Heaven section in the novel (depicting the backstory of our Monkey King), I will finish everything up with a BONUS episode covering the backstory of the weapon our monkey king wields, the Golden Hooped Compliant Rod (金箍棒, jin gu bang). And this story has to revolve around an important figure in Chinese history, 大禹 (Da Yu)... Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2024-07-2113 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Seven pt.2 -- Arrival of Great Buddha 如来 from Western ParadiseHi! Welcome to the 14th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the rest of chapter 7 of Journey to the West. The all powerful Buddha 如来 (ru lai) has come to subdue our Monkey King, and what kind of battle will prevail between the two of them?... Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168 WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: https://www.awestwardjourney.com...2024-07-1329 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Seven pt.1 -- 孙悟空 Developed His Fiery EyesHi! Welcome to the 13th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the beginning of chapter 7 of Journey to the West. Last time, 孙悟空 (Sun WuKong) was captured by the immortals from heaven. A series of punishments and torture now awaits him…  Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: https://www.awestwardjourney.com/  ...2024-07-0721 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Six pt.2 -- 孙悟空 vs Immortal Master ErlangHi! Welcome to the 12th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the rest of chapter 6 of Journey to the West. Last week we introduced the Immortal Master Erlang (二郎神). As one of the most powerful immortal fighters up in Heaven, how would he and 孙悟空's battle prevail?… Haven’t had enough? Check out:  APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: https://www...2024-06-3030 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Six pt.1 -- GuanYin Bodhisattva strategizes for HeavenHi! Welcome to the 11th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the first half of chapter 6 of Journey to the West. Heaven continues to wage war against our Monkey King, but to no avail, their powers could not compare to this heavenly born stone monkey. It was then when the Bodhisattva Guan Yin, 观音, arrived... Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  2024-06-2321 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Five pt.2 — Heaven Comes Down to Capture 孙悟空Hi! Welcome to the 10th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the rest of chapter 5 of Journey to the West. Our Monkey King successfully pissed off the entirety of Heaven once again, and now they are out to get him. A full scale war is soon to be started… Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168  WeChat: search for "英文...2024-06-1621 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Five pt.1 — 孙悟空 Causes Trouble Up in HeavenHi! Welcome to the 9th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the first half of chapter 5 of Journey to the West. 孙悟空 has been appointed the title Great Sage Equal to Heaven, 齐天大圣 (qi tian da sheng). He’s been in Heaven for a while now, and it’s probably time he gets a job… Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠⁠ WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事...2024-06-0932 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyBONUS STORY — Legend of NeZha (哪吒)Hi! Welcome back to Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! Last week we introduced a young immortal called 哪吒 (Nezha). Today, I will talk about the story of this young prince! Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠ WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.awestwardjourney.com/⁠ INSTAGRAM: @a_westward_journey EMAIL: ⁠joanna.lin@awestwardjourney.com⁠ 2024-06-0228 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDS 2 E 15: The UncommittedSend us a textGuest Speaker, Dany ( a first generation Palestinian / Lebanese immigrant, artist and activist. Their grandparents were displaced during the 1948 ethnic cleansing campaign or (Nakba). Since the latest assault into Gaza they have been campaigning with the uncommitted movement to pressure government officials to work towards peace in the region.) talks about the power of the uncommitted movement and why it is imperative to give it more attention.  Pro-Israel Summary • OpenSecretsPro-Israel Recipients • OpenSecretsIsraeli attack on Rafah tent camp kills 45, prompts international outcry | ReutersMusic from #Uppbeat (free for C...2024-05-2857 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Four pt.2 — The Sage Equal to HeavenHi! Welcome to the 8th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the rest of chapter 4 of Journey to the West. 孙悟空 has successfully pissed of the entirety of Heaven, so what troubles will he get into now… Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168 WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: https://www.awestwardjourney.com/ INSTAGRAM: @a...2024-05-2637 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyRecap Episode (chapter 1 - chapter 4)Hi! Welcome to Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be reviewing all that’s happened for the past 3 and a half chapters! Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.awestwardjourney.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: @a_westward_journey EMAIL: @joanna.lin@awestwardjourney.com 1999 Journey to the West Cartoon: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzX3GuY8oecpvovFprjpoxRAK2HyxHtpU&si=2-T-AtrlEf0bx8R8 2024-05-2611 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Four pt.1 — 悟空 travels up to HeavenHi! Welcome to the 7th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the first half of chapter 4 of Journey to the West. 孙悟空 follows the immortal 太白金星 to Heaven, but what do everyone up there think of this newly arrived monkey?… Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.awestwardjourney.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: @a_westward_journey EMAIL: @joanna.lin@awe...2024-05-1921 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDS 2 E 14 Gay in IranSend us a textMy friend Omid wanted to come on the show to talk about what it was like growing up in Iran as a gay male.  He talks about his coming out journey that lead him to California and now Italy.  https://gofund.me/2be553bchttps://gofund.me/e5be24f6Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux fo...2024-05-1355 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyBONUS EP — The Story of the Creation of this WorldHi! Welcome back to Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! Since this week is exam week and I’m pretty busy, I’ll do a short bonus episode of two different Chinese mythical fantasies of how the world was made. So, here comes the story of 盘古 (pán gǔ) and 女娲 (nǔ wā)... Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.awestwardjourney.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2024-05-1207 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDS 2 E 13 All eyes on RafahSend us a textPlease welcome guest speaker Alex Jacques. Alex Jacques is a fine jeweler whose work is inspired by a love of nature and a dedication to acute detail. He is an independent activist for social justice and desires positive changes in our political landscape to better our communities in meaningful ways. Alex has close family friends who live in Gaza and hears the realities of daily life from them.Alex and Matt continue to have the much needed discussion about the blatant and ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people.  The situation has r...2024-05-081h 04United States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDS 2 E 12: Womens Reproductive RightsSend us a textJulia and Matt return, after a bit of a delay, to discuss the eroding reproductive rights in the US and talk about some of the social implications and talk explore some thoughts of what it is really about.  There is an error at the beginning when Julia was talking about conception, she accidentally says contraception twice, which we did not pick up until editing.  Neither of us are super editing savvy nor could not figure out a way to fix it without re-recording.   I also said Columbus Ohio instead of Columbia University!  We apolo...2024-05-0644 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Three pt.2 — 孙悟空 Traverse the UnderworldHi! Welcome to the 6th episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the rest of chapter 3 of Journey to the West. 孙悟空 has obtained a weapon of his liking, but he has one more favour to ask the ol’ Dragon King… Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.awestwardjourney.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: @a_westward_jour...2024-05-0534 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Three pt.1 — 悟空 Seeks a Weapon to WieldHi! Welcome to episode 5 of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the beginning of chapter 3 of Journey to the West. Last chapter we talked about the Monkey King’s triumphant return to his homeland. He now faced the trouble of finding a suitable weapons to wield… Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.awestwardjourney.c...2024-04-2822 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Two pt.2 — 悟空 Shows off his AbilitiesHi! Welcome to episode 4 of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the last bit of the second chapter of Journey to the West. 孙悟空 (Sūn WùKōng), our beloved monkey king, has learned the secrets of the Way. He was going to continue living with his reverend teacher, when one day in the early summer, things changed… Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WeChat: search for "英...2024-04-2125 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter Two pt.1 — 孙悟空 Seeks ImmortalityHi! Welcome to episode 3 of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the first half of the second chapter of Journey to the West! The Immortal named 菩提祖师 (pú tí zǔ shī) has accepted the Monkey King, 猴王 (hóu wáng), as his student and gave him the name 孙悟空 (Sun WuKong). The monkey studied long and hard along with the other pupils, however, he’s not satisfied with his learning. So one day, the monkey confronted his teacher… Haven’t had enough? Check out: 2024-04-1527 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDS 2 E 11 GriefSend us a textMatt and Julia talk about the stages of grief.  Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying and Subsequent Models of Grief - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)Grief.com – ABOUT / CONTACT988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org)Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and...2024-04-0854 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter One pt.2 — Monkey King Seek for a MasterHi! Welcome to episode 2 of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the second half of the first chapter of Journey to the West. The Monkey King (猴王 (hóu wáng)) travelled far away from his homeland. Eventually, after days and days in the ocean, his raft finally approached a piece of land… Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠⁠⁠⁠ WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" ...2024-04-0720 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyChapter One pt.1 — The Heaven Born Monkey Arose to the WorldHi! Welcome to episode 1 of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be covering the first half of the first chapter of Journey to the West. Atop a mountain sits a rock. The rock was nourished by the energy of sun and moon, of yin and yang, and one day, it burst open… Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠⁠⁠ WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www...2024-03-3122 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyTrailerWant a quick overview of the podcast to see if it’s your cup of tea? Well here you go! This trailer is perfect for ya :D2024-03-2401 minShenanigans of a Westward JourneyShenanigans of a Westward JourneyIntroduction - Start of the JourneyHi! Welcome to the intro episode of Shenanigans of a Westward Journey, depicting the fantastic story of Journey to the West! In this episode I’ll be talking about some interesting pre-knowledge of Chinese fantasies and history that is useful to know before diving into this novel. Haven’t had enough? Check out: APPLE PODCAST: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shenanigans-of-a-westward-journey/id1749839168⁠⁠ WeChat: search for "英文西游趣事" WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://www.awestwardjourney.com/ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: @a_westward_journey EMAIL...2024-03-2425 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDS 2 Episode 10 Drugs Drugs Drugs Part 2Send us a textJulia presents some numbers and statistics about marijuana use and revenue in RI.  Matt and Julia talk about the increasing need for more and more Americans to be using a substance to deal with the failing culture.  https://www.marijuanamoment.net/rhode-island-marijuana-retailers-shatter-monthly-sales-record-capping-off-100-million-in-cannabis-purchases-in-2023/https://www.marijuanamoment.net/rhode-island-bill-would-temporarily-legalize-psilocybin-use-home-cultivation-and-sharing/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dForwn1hIzEhttps://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/stats/reports-analysis/marijuana.pagehttps://www.lastprisonerproject.org/cannabis-prisoner-scaleMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-die2024-03-1344 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDS 2 Episode 9 Stop GenocideSend us a textIt is with great honor that I was allowed to interview Dr. Atallah.  Dr. Atallah is a Palestinian psychotherapist, a professor, as well as an advocate.  He is vast wealth of knowledge on colonialism and its impacts on indigenous peoples of different nations.  Below are some of his articles.  Will you be brave enough to listen to lend your voice to stopping genocide?  The innocent victims need all of us to stand against the atrocities happening and that have happened.   Beyond Grief: To Love and Stay with Those Who Die in Our Arm...2024-02-261h 01United States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 8: Drugs Drugs DrugsSend us a textJulia and Matt discuss the increasing epidemic of both mental health disorders and the opiate crisis.  The question is why are so many people using drugs?  If we are really addressing mental health as a country, why is the epidemic growing?  Is the system working as designed or is it failing.  This will be a multi-part episode.Referenced:Trends in Pregnancy and Childbirth Complications in the U.S. (bcbs.com)https://weberrenew.org/https://www.wpri.com/target-12/ri-prepares-to-open-first-safe-injection-site-amid-onslaught-of-overdose-deaths/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):h...2024-02-1441 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 7: Toxic WorkSend us a textWelcome back Donna Gaudette.  Donna and Matt talk about toxic work spaces and the conditioning that comes with capitalism.  We are trained to sacrifice all we can to keep the machine going.  What is the toll it is having on us individually and collectively?Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and...2024-01-2247 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 6: Trans RightsSend us a textPlease welcome one of three new c-hosts, Julia Kirkpatrick BSW.  Julia and Matt talk to special guest speaker, about her journey as a Trans woman Parker talks about challenges she has had to face and how current policies are adversely impacting the Trans community.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and all the won...2024-01-1652 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 5: CaretakingSend us a textWendy talks about the difficult task of care taking someone close to her.  This brings up issues about the lack of services for care takers and some of the impossible tasks of navigating a broken health care system, in a broken country.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and all th...2024-01-0234 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 4: Hate CrimeSend us a textOn this episode Matt interviews a guest speaker, Matthew Allred, about his experience, as a survivor, from a gay hate crime, in the 90's.  Matthew speaks candidly about his trauma, as it has impacted him into adulthood.  Some topics include religion as a weapon, the impact of hate of LGBT youth, and impact of intolerance, as well as the failing of our culture. https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/hate-crime-statisticshttps://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/get-helpMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/har...2023-12-1838 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 3 Life as an empathSend us a textMatt and Wendy interview Donna Gaudette who shares her experiences about how she became an empath and what her journey has been like.  Donna has worked with many individuals as a life coach and spiritual advisor.  21 State AGs Sign Amicus Brief: No Negative Incidents From Trans People In Bathrooms (erininthemorning.com)5 Stages of Grief® - EKR FoundationGrief.com — – ABOUT / CONTACTThe 988 suicide hotline has launched. Here's how it works : Shots - Health News : NPRMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat...2023-12-0350 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 2: GenocideSend us a textMatt and Wendy talk about the war in the Gaza strip and discuss ways to help create change.  https://c5consultantconnection.com/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37917499/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and all the wonderful people who helped listen to and provide feedback o...2023-11-2647 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDConquering Anxiety at ComiconSend us a textWe wanted to make a funny and light episode for season 2.  Matt talks about how he navigated through his own anxiety by meeting celebrities.  Shout of to Rhode Island Comicon 2023 and the celebrities who, unbeknownst to them, helped create a magical day for Matt.Special Thanks to Ally Sheedy, Gina Gershon, Mindy Cohn, and Paulo Costanzo as well as the ever lovely and fetching Cassandra Peterson.Mention in the podcast"wwww.theidioms.com   Grantastic Designs LLC  Facebook Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creato...2023-11-1345 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 14 Relax.Send us a textThis is a brief guided visualization, led by Matt, to help reduce anxious thoughts and help you return to the present.  Have a great fall everyone.  Thank you to Brittany Brown for always being my sounding board.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and all the wonderful people who helped listen to a...2023-08-2313 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDSeason One Ending: RelaxThis is a brief guided visualization, led by Matt, to help reduce anxious thoughts and help you return to the present.  Have a great fall everyone.   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and all the wonderful people who helped listen to and provide feedback on the episode's prerelease. Please feel free to email Matt or Wendy topics sug...2023-08-2314 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 13 Gaslighting Intro Part 1Send us a textWendy and Matt discuss the definition of gaslighting and explore some common techniques.  We touch on some of the different types of gaslighting but focus on relational.  Have you been a victim of gaslighting.  The answer is yes, we all have.  Are you currently a victim of gaslighting? We talk about some ways to defend against it and recognize it.  This is our final episode of the season.  Thank you everyone.If you are a victim of any type of violence and need help please visit Domestic Violence Support | National Domest...2023-08-2042 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 12: Safe Space at WorkSend us a textMatt and Wendy discuss work space cultures and how they can impact trauma, with special guest speaker Kelli Frey.  Matt talks about a personal story of being assaulted, at work, and the companies atrocious response.  Kelli Frey, CPTD, is a consultant, speaker, and coach who has served as a strategist and thought partner to business leaders around the globe. She is a founding partner at PPL MGT, an HR Solutions consulting firm, where she specializes in facilitating behavior change to drive impact for individuals and teams. She also works at EAB Gl...2023-08-011h 01United States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 11: First RespondersSend us a textWendy and Matt bring on a very special guest speaker, Heather Seger, LICSW.  Please see her information below.  Heather discusses common struggles with first responders and seeking help for trauma.  We explore the reasons for high suicide rates as well as under reporting.  Remember to thank first responders for the high stress work they do.   Heather is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who has worked in the behavioral health field for more than 16 years with experience providing clinical services for adolescents and adults in residential programs, inpatient units, outpatient settin...2023-07-1755 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 10: Unprofessional Professionals Part DeuxSend us a textWendy discusses some experiences she has had with unprofessional medical providers.  Matt and Wendy talk about the impact of trauma and how it can be replayed in the memory.  There is discussion about why sometimes trauma is remembered and sometimes it is not.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and all the wonderful peop...2023-07-0343 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 9: PrideSend us a textWendy and Matt talk about obstacle within the LGBT community.  Some of the discussions include safety in the US, freedom for the community, and the growing level of transphobia and homophobia.  Is community the correct term?  If you have any friends or family members who identify and part of the LGBT community please listen and hopefully help make positive changes.  Pastor Says 'Solution' to Gay People Is Executions: It's in the Bible (newsweek.com)Column: L.A. vandals are targeting Pride flags. And it's not having the effect they hoped for (msn...2023-06-1935 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDSpilling the tea with ChristineSend us a textChristine and Matt explore some common barriers and antiquated ideas related to current treatment protocols.  Christine highlights the importance of macro work and advocating for systemic changes.  As a person in long term recovery, Christine shares her story and some of her unique experiences.  Other topics that are covered include the damage of removing children and what that looks like, the correlation between interpersonal violence and addiction, stereotypes and stigmas, and some possible ways to reduce these while making positive changes.  Christine Munroe - BiosketchChristine Munroe, MSW, is a So...2023-05-291h 08United States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 7 Trauma OlympicsSend us a textWendy brings up a topic she has coined as the "Trauma Olympics".  This is the tendency for people to both minimize and compare their lived trauma to those of others.  This leads to people unintentionally undermining the impact it has had on them.  Wendy and Matt both gives examples of what has been sometimes labeled as Big Trauma and Little trauma.  Is there truly a difference?  There is discussion of how we can work together, as a society, to understand each other and support each other.  Wendy references https://youtu.be/JBvc7N...2023-05-2238 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 6 ComedySend us a textWendy and Matt bring on a guest speaker to talk about her history of trauma and how she has channeled it into her own comedy.  Please see her bio.Melissa Bowler is a highly accomplished comedian and professional development facilitator. She has been performing comedy for the past 20 years and has successfully taught thousands of professionals. Her award-winning curriculum, ‘Connecting Through Comedy’ has been utilized in many professions and fields such as medicine, education, food service, human resources and more. She has been widely praised for her ability to help professionals build...2023-05-151h 13United States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 5 Toxic RelationshipsSend us a textWendy and Matt explore red flags that may be indicative of a toxic relationship.  They highlight the importance of having a healthy relationship with the self, first.  Wendy looks at some of her previous patterns and how she worked through them.    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and all the wonderful people who helpe...2023-05-0240 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 4 Absolutes? Absolutely Not!Send us a textIn this episode Wendy and Matt explore the schema of good versus evil and how this plays out in modern society.  What is the cost of extreme thinking?  What is the meaning of good and bad and how it impacts our thinking.  Wendy and Matt discuss ways we can individually break this cycle, while hopefully, helping other people to do the same thing.   ReferenceBoy Meets Boy (TV Series 2003) - IMDbLove Is Blind (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDbGLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (TV Series 1986–1990) - IMDbTolle, E...2023-04-2440 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 3 Be KindSend us a textWendy, Matt, and Kate explore the impact negative messages given to us by society.  As we continue to watch the country fall into a pattern of hate, we can see why it is so important for us to change our own individual messages.  We talk about how to change our inner dialogue, individually, so that we can help bring happiness to other people.  The cost of being nice is free and does not carry a burden.  This episode of dedicated to Leah Rosin-Pritchard.  Leah was an exemplary social worker who made the w...2023-04-1748 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 1 Wendy's StorySend us a text**TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode talks about rape.  Wendy talks about her history and what led to her diagnosis of PTSD, in the early 90’s.  Wendy and Matt discuss the areas the system failed her and whether they have changed all that much.  Wendy openly explores the impact of victim blaming on her mental health.  Although trauma informed care is the claimed standard of treatment, in the health care industry, is it truly being practiced?        Matt discusses his background and what led him to do the podcast.    #trauma #PTSD #traumain...2023-04-1132 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDPilot EpisodeSend us a textPilot episode.  Wendy and Matt talk about the rationale for the name and content on the podcast.  We hope you enjoy. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-dieLicense code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae. Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.Special thanks to the listeners and all the wonderful people who helped listen to and provide feedback on the episode's prerelease. Please feel free to email Matt topics or...2023-04-0322 minUnited States of PTSDUnited States of PTSDEpisode 2 Unprofessional ProfessionalsSend us a textWendy and Matt discuss some personal experiences about professionals who have caused harm as a result of poor behaviors.  We explore some of the reasons this could be happening. Topics include how trauma can impact a person's ability to self-advocate and the power discrepancy between professionals and people seeking services.  Some food for thought on later episodes: How does the shifting paradigm that vacillates from the all-knowing expert to the person who does "their research" impact care.      Since Wendy and I are new to this please forgive some of the audio issues...2023-04-0339 minSecret OpsSecret OpsThe Evolution of Physical to Digital Marketing with Joanna LinOn today's episode, we unpack the ever-evolving world of marketing operations with Joanna Lin, B2B Marketing Consultant, who for over 15 years has been at the center of the shift from physical marketing into the world of digital advertising.  Starting at Time Inc, we are taken along her journey, learning how operations has laid the groundwork for change to occur globally across industries.Joanna is a joy to learn from, but one important reminder I personally took away was, "Ops, to me, is actually super creative in a way that you are problem solving and you can c...2022-11-3046 min暗黑森林 The Dark Forest暗黑森林 The Dark ForestEpisode 110: 不要逼我射死你!立即解鎖專屬內容: https://link.fstry.me/3ldICvo 今天特別來賓有兩位: 好友Jolie與華森~~! 榮忠豪會先介紹一個非常非常有名的案件,關於Lisa McVey。Lisa McVey從小的生活背景非常的辛苦,導致她僅僅17歲就有了自殺的念頭。在她計畫解決自己生命的前一晚,就突然間發生了一個非常恐怖的事情... 整個案件保證讓你覺得不可思議!(案件介紹時間戳記 0:22:10) Jolie與華森會聊到今年在泰國很荒唐的事件,關於電視明星Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong的死亡。整個情況就有巨多可疑的點,但警察怎麼判定是一場「意外」呢? 聽完之後,你會怎麼想呢? (案件介紹時間戳記 1:17:04) 歡迎走進『暗黑森林』 E-mail: DarkForestPodcast@gmail.com IG @DarkForestPodcast 榮忠豪 @therongone _____________________________________ Jolie www.instagram.com/manyjolies www.YouTube.com/joliechi www.tiktok.com/@manyjolies 感恩顯化日記問卷: https://www.surveycake.com/s/WOndA 幸運英文命名官方Line: https://lin.ee/Ks1R1zE _____________________________________ 華森 https://www.tiktok.com/@hankhuang0705 https://www.instagram.com/iamhank0705/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/darkforestpodcast/message Powered by Firstory Hosting2022-08-221h 54Kiedyś polubię czosnekKiedyś polubię czosnek#5 Rozmowa z Kają ŁuczyńskąKaja Łuczyńska- filmoznawczyni i autorka bloga "orbitowanie bez cukru". Będzie o kinie, filmach i emocjach. Weźmiemy na tapet różne filmy i bajki, ale na dłużej zatrzymamy się na dwóch tytułach: "Najgorszy człowiek na świecie" (J. Trier) oraz musicalu "Tick tick boom" (Lin-Manuel Miranda ). Enjoy! :)2022-08-111h 00Word Made DigitalWord Made DigitalS06 E06: From Stress to Self-Control with Dr. Merry C. LinDr. Merry is a clinical psychologist, author, and podcaster with over 25 years of clinical expertise. She is the Executive Director of Dr. Lin & Associates. A wise counsellor and respected speaker, she can be heard on her popular podcast, The Fully Lived Life, with her friend, Coach Gillian, where they speak about life, love and purpose through the lens of faith and science. In this episode, Dr. Merry and Joanna talk about the science behind self-control, and how you can regulate and manage your stress to prevent the harmful behaviour that comes from living at your limit. 2021-07-2157 minThe Truth Shall Make Ye FretThe Truth Shall Make Ye Fret48: Lords and Ladies pt.3 (Abstract Concept, Spiky Chariot)The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “Lords and Ladies”. Confusion! Contradictions! Confrontation! CW: At 45:06 We discuss the ballad of Tam Lin and from 47:00 we discuss abortion.This conversation ends at 49:34.Find us on the internet:Twitter: @MakeYeFretPodInstagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFretFacebook: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFretEmail: thetruthshallmakeyefretpod@gmail.comWant...2021-03-151h 22Green Tea PodcastGreen Tea PodcastGreen Tea 4.2: Joanna LinJuliette and Holden host a conversation with Joanna Lin '22 about the ways she finds themes of sustainability across neuroscience, medicine, friendship, and pole-vaulting.2021-03-0926 minLifestyle Regulars PodcastLifestyle Regulars PodcastEpisode 21 - Daddy Issues - (ft. Joanna)We're back! More extra large opinions from regular sized guys + Guests! Season 2 will be full of new additions as we call upon our close friends and avid listeners to help us in more spicy discussions. This week we have Joanna as our special guest! A welcome female voice as we discuss a topic that goes deeper than the stereotype may suggest: Daddy Issues... Richard thinks that 80-90% of 2nd generation Asian Australians (guys and girls) have daddy issues? Is this you?  Join us as we embark on another season in Ian's basement and...2020-10-1600 min超能力夢想學校 Gift x Super Power School超能力夢想學校 Gift x Super Power School61:視覺設計師+私人購物家 Joanna放棄台灣高階工作,直奔英國精品,再為愛轉戰瑞士 - 『勇氣』 - 即使恐懼也要永遠做最高的選擇,來榮耀妳的靈魂你正在收聽的是61:視覺設計師+私人購物家 Joanna放棄台灣高階工作,直奔英國精品,再為愛轉戰瑞士 - 『勇氣』 - 即使恐懼也要永遠做最高的選擇,來榮耀妳的靈魂 嗨!超人們~ 歡迎來到超能力夢想學校。我是海公主蘿菈,勇敢和療癒是我的教練特質。品牌行銷、 網路創業是我的DNA。在夢想學校,每週的啟發故事和干貨,支持你發揮潛能,解鎖你與生俱來的超能力,創造屬於你的理想生活。讓我們開始學習囉!同場加映 -53:2019最大教訓與突破|如何成為自信行動派?安排妳的2020年 - 設定每月挑戰小目標52:單親爸爸孫董的財富自由、幸福人際關係、環遊世界夢從「種子法則」「潛意識」「投資雇用教練導師」開啟|2020 格西老師 大計畫 All Mentors Hire Mentors50:每日閱讀10分鐘 - 科學證實妳能活出極致美好人生,開啟妳的驚人天賦 Becoming Supernatural By Dr. Joe Dispenza46:每日閱讀10分鐘 - 未來預演 - 啟動你的量子改變 Dr. Joe Dispenza 用腦神經科學與冥想打破做自己的習慣好書推薦:牧羊少年奇幻之旅El Alquimista(The Alchemist / a Fable About Following Your Dream)嗨!超人們,2020年你的夢想和願景是什麼?你最想擁有的超能力又是什麼?這一集的贊助商是我創辦的教練線上指導課程:GUT90 - 90天療癒腸胃運動健康計畫。你如果沒有時間,想要創造高效習慣,在短短3個月達到女性健康一生中必須經歷的蛻變...這五步驟系統化的線上課程就是你正在尋找的魔法解方我相信每個你都不需要更多的資訊,妳,渴望的是蛻變。妳「沒有時間」嗎?五步驟系統化設計是專屬忙碌上班族、創業家、慢性病鬥士的攻略寶典。我可以同理你全心投入工作事業,但也不想燃燒你最有價值的「長壽健康貨幣」的感受90天高效率進擊課程讓你擊倒 困擾你的痛點、阻礙!你做的每一個決定,不是幫助你走向幸福健康,就是邁向苦難疾病。索取完整GUT90天線上課程計畫內容,請上官方網站lolalinocean.com 或直接從臉書、IG上私訊我療癒你的腸胃道,不再讓情緒感受限制你達成目標 Lola開場歡迎超能力夢想學校第一位視覺設計師+私人購物家 Joanna 創業家 - 每個人都是領導者/導師/教練,期待更多的創作者、女創業家、加入我們的行列!用聲音與行動照亮世界~*感恩宇宙讓Joanna 降臨這世界:歐洲的美,走過的人最懂!(Lola揭曉我們在zoey佐編茶水間podcast訪問後相遇,被Joanna對女性勇敢自由的投入深深吸引的一拍即合故事)直接破題告訴大家關於她不為人知的故事:視覺設計*曾與知名服裝設計師傅子菁團隊合作*在台北當代參與新銳設計師展*擔任時尚廣告公司專案設計師、藝術指導*市議會議員秘書和視覺設計*歐美選品公司擔任品牌形象副理*英國倫敦MICHAEL KORS 擔任視覺營銷過去:一直都認為自己在工作歷程上都是很順遂和幸運的,即便過去在加班過頭的時候會懷疑人生,但還是會很幸運地找到自己嚮往的工作,我覺得有很大一部分的原因是,知道自己要找的是什麼,想要的東西總是很精準地在心中描繪很久。台灣最後一份工作是擔任歐美選品形象副理,這份工作對我而言是完美,完全符合我心中渴望及百分之百符合我所有專業的一項工作,還有同事、上司及環境都讓我相當滿意。 *人生轉折處:後來因緣際會的因為友人一句話,英國打工簽證可以去抽抽看,眼看自己已經29,就決定一試,也很幸運的抽中了。  即使恐懼也要做的事-恐懼未來&別人眼光:*重建工作身份、沒有語言優勢。*認為在這個年紀去打工旅遊,對工作和感情會有風險。*擔心一般普羅大眾對於做這件事情的眼光。  *為什麼即使恐懼也要做這個決定:當時可以想像在台灣我的未來可能會是什麼樣子,但在英國卻是一個未知,對於這個未知我把它看做是人生的轉折處。跟家人溝通後,也得到他們的理解與支持。體悟:當時身邊聽到一些聲音,有人會說工作很難找,有的人去找不到工作就回來了...等等....找到的工作都是.......選擇不去聽別人口中說的難,因為『別人的困難不是我的極限』,我選擇去創造自己的實相。所以我認為,決定做一件事情不要問人,因為人多口雜,做事情應該要靠自己權衡利害得失。因為只有你最清楚自己的能耐,別人不見得真正了解你。  *即使恐懼也要做的事-面對新環境的困難過程與突破:困難:找工作不像台灣是很有效率的,等待的時間也較長,每天大概寄出幾十封的履歷。也因為visa 兩年的時間限制,很多雇主只希望找長期居留的employee.在當時面試落榜、或cv石沈大海的時候是蠻恐慌的一件事。那時跑了相當多的面試,會有挫折也要不時的穩定信心。大概花了一個多月的時間,面試上了MICHAEL KORS ,做visaul merchandise,也因為當時的主管知道我的設計背景,才幫我爭取到這個機會。*找工作的恐懼:英文面試表達如何克服:把自己的履歷背頌到滾瓜爛熟,不斷練習口說直到信心增加或不再害怕為止,做好萬全準備。盡力找資料去模擬可能會被問到的問題、增加相關品牌知識等等。體悟:在新的環境中適時得把自己重新歸零,才有空間去學習、進步。即便你過去做什麼,是誰有多少的經歷都一樣。『人生就是一場角色扮演的哲學,當你能在不同環境和人生階段將自己的角色發揮到最大值,你能更認識自己,也能更優化自己的能力。』 第一2020-02-1029 minEat. Drink. Social: Social Media Marketing in the Food and Beverage IndustryEat. Drink. Social: Social Media Marketing in the Food and Beverage Industry34: @joanna.linNYC-based hospitality photographer, cocktail connoisseur, and world traveler Joanna Lin (joanna.lin) joins Michael and Lindsay on the show to talk about her experiences on Instagram, posting frequency, and more. Follow us! Instagram: @TheGoSocial Twitter: @TheGoSocial www.goforthbesocial.com Like this podcast? Leave us a review.2019-11-2934 minThe Home Staging ShowThe Home Staging ShowInterior Design Dilemmas and Styling Your Home & Brand with Interior Stylist Joanna ThornhillA life-long interiors obsessive, Joanna Thornhill’s passion for design, eye for pulling together a cohesive visual story, and approachable yet knowledgable writing style has led her to her dream career as an Interiors Stylist, Writer and Author.  Joanna and I talk about her career as an interiors stylist and how she works with brands to create beautiful, thoughtful designs for events, film, and online content. Joanna and I also chat about her books and what she recommends for renters and first-time homeowners who want to make their home feel and look beautiful even when they have a s...2019-10-2346 minkidlit women* podcastkidlit women* podcastConversation with Joanna MarpleJoanna Marple discusses her essay “A School Librarian’s Thoughts on #Kidlitwomen & #Equalityinkidlit” with Shana Targosz.2018-11-2113 minkidlit women* podcastkidlit women* podcastEssay by Joanna MarpleAuthor and school librarian Joanna Marple shares her thoughts on ways we can celebrate books by women and nonbinary.2018-11-1911 min