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Healing Out Lao'dE49: What’s Been Brewing at HOL + In My Pickleball Era!In this episode of Healing Out Lao'd, host Rita shares personal updates, reflections on community engagement, and the importance of play in healing. Rita discusses her experiences with pickleball, hosting events, and wants to see YOU at either the upcoming Lao Friendsgiving Community Impact Dinner on November 10th at 5pm at Mekong Cuisine Lao and Thai (open to everyone + allies/partners), and/or at the March 2026 HOL retreat (open to Lao-identified women and femmes) in San Diego. ----------SUBSCRIBE to HOL's new YouTube ch...
2025-11-0611 min
The Queer Ritual PodcastI'm back!! Updates on the state of this podcastI'm back! As I return for the long overdue Season 2 of The Queer Ritual Podcast, here are some updates on the state of this podcast and the new direction I will be taking it.The TL;DRI've started my own business! Plumeria Beauty+Wellness in Spotsylvania, VA.Find me on IG @Plumeria.Beauty.Wellness or Facebook listed as "Plumeria Beauty+Wellness"I am available for Reiki and spiritual coaching sessions in person or online through my booking site: https://plumeriabewell.as.me Catch me on an upcoming episode of Healing Out Lao'd with R...
2025-09-2106 minHealing Out Lao'dE48: Catzie Vilayphonh on Arts as Resistance & LAOS in the HouseIn this episode, Rita engages in a conversation with Catzie Vilayphonh, an award-winning spoken word poet and community leader. They discuss Catzie's journey from being born in a refugee camp in Thailand to becoming a prominent figure in the Lao American arts community. The conversation explores themes of identity, storytelling, and the importance of community support. Catzie shares her experiences in organizing events, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her reflections on mental health. They also touch on the significance of cultural heritage and the ongoing impact of the Lao diaspora's history and movement work. The episode...
2025-08-221h 05Healing Out Lao'dE47: Resilience & Joy in the Lao Diaspora; Reflecting on 50 Years Since the Laos Secret WarOn the 50th anniversary of the end of the Secret War in Laos, the Fall of Saigon, and the rise of the Khmer Rouge regime, this powerful conversation—hosted by the Los Angeles Public Library—brings together Lao American community leader and healing practitioner Rita Phetmixay and writer, director, and producer Kulap Vilaysack.Together, they reflect on the ripple effects of war, loss, migration, and survival that have shaped their Lao American experiences—and how, in the midst of those legacies, AAPI joy continues to thrive.The episode explores:Pers...
2025-08-0144 minHealing Out Lao'dCurrent Events Series EP2: Unpacking Thailand's Role in Conflict w/CambodiaIn Episode 2 of Healing Out Lao’d, Rita unpacks Thailand’s role in the ongoing conflict with Cambodia through the lens of nationalism, colonial legacy, and cultural appropriation. With Lao and Thai Isaan roots, Rita reflects on how this war hits close to home — especially after her cousin had to evacuate due to a bomb hitting her city in Thailand. This episode further explores the history of the Preah Vihear Temple dispute, how borders drawn by colonial powers continue to drive tension, and how Thai nationalism and militarization are erasing Khmer and Lao cultural heritage in the name of sovere...
2025-07-2911 minHealing Out Lao'dE46: Vekonda Luangaphay on Preserving Cultural Heritage via The Lao ProjectEpisode 46 features Vekonda Luangaphay, founder of The Lao Project, a cultural movement that celebrates Lao identity through storytelling and community engagement. Vekonda shares her journey of exploring her roots, the significance of her last name, and the impact of her family's history on her identity as a Lao American. The conversation delves into the importance of community, mental health, and the role of storytelling in preserving cultural heritage. Vekonda emphasizes the need for vulnerability and connection in navigating one's identity and offers insights on how younger generations inspire change within the Lao diaspora.Connect w...
2025-07-1750 minHealing Out Lao'dCurrent Events Series EP1: Addressing ICE Raids in LA and IN CONTEXT to Lao refugee experiencesIn this episode of Healing Out Lao'd, host Rita Phetmixay discusses the recent ICE raids in Los Angeles and their impact in context to the Lao diaspora and overall immigrant communities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding rights, community support, and the need for solidarity in the face of state-sanctioned violence. Rita shares personal stories and actionable steps for listeners to support undocumented individuals and families, while also providing affirmations for the immigrant community.LINKS to Resources to Support Immigrants & Undocumented Community: SEARAC.org ILRC Know Your Rights (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)CHIRLA (Th...
2025-06-1313 min
Love, Listings and LegacyHealing Our Way Home: Rita Phetmixay on Trauma, Identity & Legacy in the Lao Diaspora
In this crossover episode of Love, Listings, and Legacy, host Sophaline Mao welcomes Rita Phetmixay from the Healing Out Lao'd podcast to explore their shared experiences as Southeast Asian refugee daughters. The two discuss growing up in different environments - Rita in small-town North Carolina facing racism, Sophaline in California's vibrant Southeast Asian community - and how these backgrounds shaped their identities. They uncover family secrets, including parents who escaped war zones, half-siblings discovered later in life, and the difficult choices made during conflict. Their conversation examines generational trauma, mental health challenges, and cultural silences that persist 50 years after...
2025-04-2500 minHealing Out Lao'dE45: Tina Meetran on Eldest Daughterhood & Finding Out Family's Threat of Deportation at 16yoEpisode 45 features a conversation with Tina Meetran—visual artist, children’s book author, and nonprofit leader—who joined Rita on the pod to talk about her journey as a Lao American growing up in Rhode Island. Tina opens up about family dynamics and what it was like growing up as an eldest Lao daughter and finding out at 16yo her parent’s immigration status that led to her dad facing deportation. Ultimately, this episode highlights Tina’s children’s book Nana Makes Spring Rolls and why investing in yourself is part of the healing journey. This episode is full of ge...
2025-04-1846 minHealing Out Lao'dE44: How to Pronounce Knife Book Talk w/Souvankham Thammavongsa (HOL Retreat March 2024)Episode 44 is a recording of Souvankham Thammavongsa's Book Talk at the March 2024 HOL Wellness Retreat at Joshua Tree, CA. In this talk, Souvankham shares her journey as a Lao Canadian short story writer & poet of 2 decades, and explores the themes of Lao identity, cultural/family heritage, and the creative process. This conversation highlights the importance of sharing your authentic voice, leaning into self-trust and being your own source of inspiration. Connect w/Souvankham via her website at www.souvankham-thammavongsa.com or follow her IG @souvankhamthammavongsa !!!----------SUBSCRIBE to HOL's n...
2025-04-0445 minHealing Out Lao'dE43: Phatsaline Vongsaly on co-founding "Gamlangchai" and advocating for basic mental health access in Laos, our motherlandIn episode 43, Phatsaline "Pat" Vongsaly reflects on her experiences of co-founding Gamlangchai, a community-based organization/social enterprise founded in 2020, who's mission is “Making basic mental health support accessible in Laos.” Together, Rita and Pat discuss Pat's upbringing in Vientiane + her process of attending higher education in Sydney Australia, the cultural perceptions of mental health in Laos, and the challenges faced in advocating for mental health access in a country with limited resources. Ultimately, this conversation highlights the impact of COVID-19 on mental health discussions, the importance of community advocacy, and the future projects of Gamlangchai aimed at empow...
2025-03-2156 minHealing Out Lao'dE42: Aleena Inthaly on growing up in VA + food diplomacy + transitioning from Legacies of War to Lao Food MovementIn episode 42, Aleena reflects on her journey as a Lao diaspora leader, from which she shares her upbringing in Virginia, her past work with Legacies of War, and her current leadership role in the Lao Food Movement. This conversation highlights navigating imposter syndrome, challenging experiences/controversies within the Lao community (surrounding the VA/DC temple), and the power of food in connecting people and preserving cultural heritage. Ultimately, Aleena emphasizes the need for transparency and trust in order to move forward and heal collective community trauma.Connect w/Aleena via email aleena@laofood.org or IG @laofoodmovement !!!
2025-03-0648 minHealing Out Lao'dE41: Vilayvanh Bender on Exploring Lao Heritage Through LiteratureIn episode 41, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay engages in a heartfelt conversation with Vilayvanh Bender, a Lao American children's book author and registered dietitian. Vanh shares her journey as a 1.5 generation immigrant/refugee, her childhood memories in Laos, and the importance of cultural representation through literature. The discussion delves into Vanh's motivations for writing Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers, her career trajectory into becoming a registered dietitian, and the significance of mental and physical health in her life and work. Vanh emphasizes the need for cultural preservation and encourages listeners to connect with their elders and embrace their heritage.
2025-02-2242 minHealing Out Lao'dE40: Sarina "Rina" Herman on confronting harmful phrases in Lao + the role of social work in promoting mental health awarenessIn episode 40, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay sits down with Rina B Herman, fellow Lao/Vietnamese/Southeast Asian American therapist & social worker based in Ohio. They explore the stigma surrounding mental health in Lao communities, the role of social work in promoting mental health awareness, and confronting harmful Lao phrases from parents to kids growing up, and shifting the narrative of what it means to seek support especially within the Southeast Asian diaspora. **trigger warning**: this episode contains triggering phrases you might have heard as a kid growing up in a Lao household, so please be...
2024-12-2752 minHealing Out Lao'dE39: Khoulapsavanh Sayasith on growing up Lao in Germany + challenges of navigating corporate life & cultural identityIn episode 39, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay sits down with Khoulapsavanh (Khoulap for short), fellow Lao podcaster based in Germany. They delve into Khoulap's family refugee/migration history, the challenges of navigating cultural identity, and the importance of self-care and mental health practices. Khoulap shares her proud moments, advice for the younger generation, and the significance of community connection through her podcast, Khouli Connects.Connect w/Khoulap on IG @khouliconnects ----------SUBSCRIBE to HOL's new YouTube channel: youtube.com/@healingoutlaod----------RATE x...
2024-12-1253 minHealing Out Lao'dE38: Ketsana Roberts on navigating Lao identity + financial challenges in South Carolina & being a lil deluluIn episode 38, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay sits down with Ketsana Roberts, a leader in the Asian American diaspora and VP of Community Relations for Ascend. They discuss Ketsana's journey of reconnecting with her roots, growing up in a predominantly Lao neighborhood in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and the challenges of navigating bi/cultural identity. Ketsana shares her experiences of resilience, the importance of relationship building, and the impact of her upbringing on her current role as a leader.Connect w/Ketsana on IG @_KTSN_ and/or sign up to the mailing list on www.ascendcharlotte.org
2024-11-2750 minHealing Out Lao'dE37: Dr. Phitsamay Sychitkokhong Uy on navigating public education system as the first Lao American refugee Harvard EDD graduateThis episode features Dr. Phitsamay Sychitkokhong Uy, who shares her experiences of growing up navigating the public school systems and eventually graduating as the first Lao American refugee to receive a Doctorate of Education from Harvard University!!!Rita and Dr. Phitsamay discuss topics on intergenerational trauma, her family's escape from "Secret War" in Laos and rebuilding a community of support in the United States. Dr. Phitsamay demonstrates how to feel your emotions and get in touch with the reality of war violence, while also exuding compassionate leadership qualities in educational spaces and beyond.Follow Dr...
2024-11-141h 17
Healing Out Lao'dSZN 3 TrailerHealing Out Lao'd finally re-launches another season after a couple years of challenges and growth pains! In this trailer, Rita introduces the continued themes of the upcoming season focused on healing, resilience, and community within the Lao diaspora. The conversation delves into personal updates, including the host's achievements and experiences, as well as the challenges of navigating grief and friendship transitions. The episode concludes with an exciting preview of what to expect in Season Three, emphasizing the importance of digging deeper into transformation.SUBSCRIBE to HOL's new YouTube channel: youtube.com/@healingoutlaod...
2024-11-0611 min
Nuances: Our Asian StoriesIt’s AANHPI Heritage Month! Or Asian Heritage Month if you’re in Canada.For more detailed shownotes including transcripts, go to nuancespod.com
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Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! Wow, that was a mouthful. Who’s idea was it to group us all together in such a long acronym? It’s a long story but let me know if you’d like me to do a deep dive on that next time. If you’re in Canad...
2024-05-0516 min
Thip Khao TalkS2 EP2 Healing Out Lao'd with Rita PhetmixayAs a licensed psychotherapist, wellness coach, consultant, educator, and speaker, Rita Phetmixay's work is deeply rooted in transformative justice, liberation, and anti-oppressive practices. It is their goal to collaborate with individuals and communities to co-create safe spaces where folx can flourish in their authenticity. Rita has facilitated a number of holistic mental health and wellness workshops and trainings for student groups at higher educational institutions and community-based organizations across the nation. Their own experiences of forced resilience and coming to their own terms of healing intergenerational trauma bring greater understanding of how to connect to each of these identity...
2024-03-0942 minHealing Out Lao'dE36: Sabaidee Fest Reflections (Part 2) ft. Somlit, Joy, and SusanOn this week's surprise episode of Healing Out Lao'd, we released PART 2 of the Sabaidee Fest Reflection Series!!! [Sabaidee Fest is the largest Southeast Asian music and cultural festival]Part 2 takes a deep dive and highlights the POV of 4 Lao-identified diaspora attendees of Sabaidee Fest: Somlit, Joy, and Susan!!! Individually and collectively, all reflect on the festival's scenery, food, culture, music, and the ultimately question: what does it mean to be a part of the Lao American diaspora community??!If you missed out and have FOMO and want to know what went down during the...
2023-12-0129 min
Nuances: Our Asian StoriesS3 E09: Rita Phetmixay: No such thing as boundaries in Asian culture - the Lao diaspora, owning the narrative, and healing intergenerational trauma wi...GUEST BIO
Rita is a 2nd generation Lao Isaan (pronounced E-sahn) American holistic mental health & wellness professional based in Los Angeles. She is also the creator/host of the Healing Out Lao'd podcast, which explores the intersections of Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability.
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2023-08-1359 minHealing Out Lao'dE35: Sabaidee Fest Reflections (Part 1) ft. Saengthong DouangdaraLONG TIME NO SPEAK P'NONG!!! On this week's surprise episode of Healing Out Lao'd, we are reflecting and reminiscing our experiences of the largest Southeast Asian music and cultural festival-- Sabaidee Fest!!!This episode is PART 1 of a 2 PART SABAIDEE FEST REFLECTION SERIES that is intentional in highlighting the POV of 2 Lao-identified diaspora attendees of Sabaidee Fest. Saeng and Rita unpack raw emotions from attending the festival's scenery, food, culture, community growth, and most importantly-- LAO JOYYY. If you missed out and have FOMO and want to know what went down during the first Sabaidee...
2023-08-0330 minHealing Out Lao'dE34: Somlit Inthalangsy on returning to his Lao name + embodying dad's legacy of community organizing & finding home away from home in Laos AngelesFINAL SZN 2.0 Episode 34 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and actor/co-host of Laos Angeles Deuan Sabaidee, Somlit Inthalangsy!During this episode, Somlit speaks on returning to his Lao name + embodying dad's legacy of community organizing & finding home away from home in Laos Angeles.As the co-host of the Laos Angeles Deuan Sabaidee, Somlit organizes monthly gatherings for LA/Orange County community members who have roots in Laos to connect and build sustainable relationships. Today, Somlit is taking a break from social media and acting to focus on personal development and...
2022-04-171h 09Healing Out Lao'dE33: Christy Innouvong-Thornton on experiences of growing up without her Lao Isan parents + moving beyond narratives of forced resilience & giving back through Southeast Asian foodwaysEpisode 33 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and founder of Courageous Kitchen & TukTuk Box enterprises, Christy Innouvong-Thornton!During this episode, Christy reflects on her painful experiences of growing up in a white household (w/o her Lao Isan parents) + moving beyond narratives of forced resilience & giving back through Southeast Asian foodways. Today, Christy is living her best life in North Carolina, while feeding, educating and creating socioeconomic advancement for Southeast Asian people through TukTuk Box, a specialty food retailer storytelling platform. ----------CONNECT WITH CH...
2022-03-201h 06Healing Out Lao'dE32: Andrew David Vilaythong on growing up with a parent suffering from mental illness + therapy as a tool for addressing conflict-avoidant behaviors & music as self-explorationEpisode 32 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and music maker/DJ/audio editor of HOL– Andrew David Vilaythong!During this episode, Andrew reflects on his experiences of growing up with a parent suffering from mental illness + therapy as a tool for addressing conflict-avoidant behaviors & making music as self-exploration. Today, Andrew continues to thrive in his creativity thru DJing/producing beats and being the best plant dad he can be to his 15+ plant children in Los Angeles. ----------CONNECT WITH ANDREW @AndrewDavidV: Insta...
2022-02-2054 min
The Pod Broads: A Podcast About Women in PodcastingHappy One Year + RERUN of Rita Phetmixay, Healing Out Lao'dToday, Alexandra reflects on the last year of The Pod Broads and revisits the first episode she ever recorded - with Rita Phetmixay of Healing Out Lao'd. (https://healingoutlaod.org/welcome).Follow POD.DRALAND for more:Website: https://www.poddraland.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pod.draland/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/poddralandFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pod.draland/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poddraland?lang=enSubscribe to Podcasting by the Moon for updates on this show and more: https://www.p...
2022-02-101h 07Healing Out Lao'dE31: #HealingTheHealer-- Stephanie Franco on writing as resistance + cultivating mental health equity for BIPOC across cali & tapping into radical imaginationEpisode 31 brings back the #HealingTheHealer series, which was first created in order to share the experiences of people in Rita’s lives that have empowered her healing process. In this first episode of 2022, Rita dives into a conversation with Stephanie Franco (aka “SPESH”), who is a creative writer, audio storyteller and sound designer/engineer based in Oakland, California. During this episode, Stephanie reflects on her experiences of growing up in the BAY AREA (Haywaaard), writing as resistance, cultivating mental health equity for BIPOC across Cali & tapping into radical imagination.----------CONNECT...
2022-01-0957 minHealing Out Lao'dE30: Lina V Luangrath on overcoming domestic violence, finding inner liberation thru music, & meeting Lao ancestors for the first timeThis episode features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and the talented Lao American musician and family woman, Lina V Luangrath. During this episode, Lina reflects on her experiences of growing up in an impoverished Lao/BIPOC community in Rockford, Illinois + overcoming domestic violence + finding inner liberation thru music, & meeting Lao ancestors for the first time. Today, Lina is living the dream by singing/performing on various stages across Los Angeles, as well as building community with hosting events. She also enjoys cheffing it up in the kitchen and cooks SAAP SAAP Lao food and Jamaican ox...
2021-12-051h 14Healing Out Lao'dE29: Lao Womxn Healing CircleEpisode 29 features creator/host Rita Phetmixay with special guests Seraphina Lotkhamnga, Joy Ngaosivath, and Carole Chainon. Together, they dialogue and reflect on what it means to be daughters of Lao refugees who uniquely embody intergenerational ancestral strength.GUEST BIOs: Seraphina Lotkhamnga is Sr. Creative Manager of Sync at Nettwerk Music Group and has been in the music industry for over a decade. In addition, Seraphina is also known for documenting her favorite foods over at FoodiePhina and using her hand to show where she's originally from in Michigan. She is also...
2021-11-141h 16Healing Out Lao'dE28: Phetmixay Sibling Reunion on Rupture & Repair Mid-PandemicEpisode 28 features three out of the four Phetmixay siblings: David, Rita, and Joseph Phetmixay, who come together to reflect on how this pandemic has impacted each individually and how family conflict & reconciliation have helped drive closer ties between each other. Together, they discuss ways on how to best support one another and make it through COVID-19 as they all live worlds apart. ----------SUBSCRIBE x FOLLOW x RATE x REVIEW! Healing Out Lao’d is created/hosted by Rita Phetmixay and manifested by a collective Lao diaspora voice. HOL is a podcast and virtual pra...
2021-10-1041 minHealing Out Lao'dE27: Joseph Phetmixay on growing up as Lao GenZ in NC during era of Uprisings & COVID-19E27 features Joseph Phetmixay, baby brother to Rita Phetmixay AND youngest sibling of the Phetmixay family! Not only is Joseph the youngest child, he’s also the youngest guest on HOL and here to rep all the Lao GEN Z folx out there!! Rita gets to interview Joseph and explore his personal experiences of growing up as a Lao American high school kid in the south during the onset of political rising/anti-Asian hate and COVID-19 pandemic. Joseph’s critical self-reflection during last years of high school led him to confront an identity crisis and find Buddhist pract...
2021-09-2649 minHealing Out Lao'dE26: "The Right to Heal: Southeast Asian American Mental Health in CA" [SEARAC report launch]On behalf of the Laotian American National Alliance, creator/host Rita Phetmixay of Healing Out Lao’d was invited to be a part of a virtual launch event hosted by SEARAC + partners on March 25, 2021. This audio recording captured SEARAC’s debrief of their new report titled: "The Right to Heal: Southeast Asian American Mental Health in California,” which highlights both the challenges and the solutions for addressing mental health disparities among Southeast Asian Americans in California and across the country. The full report can be downloaded here.Other helpful links: Event recordingReport/factsheetsSocial media toolkitIf you...
2021-09-121h 46Healing Out Lao'dE25.2: Lao Sibling Reconciliation (Part 2) on saving face, vulnerability and building compassionHealing Out Lao’d SZN 2.0 launches part two of the Lao Sibling Reconciliation episode, which explores the direct impact of saving face, vulnerability and building compassion. Facilitated by Wanda Pathomrit, this intimate conversation between HOL creator/host Rita and her older brother (Aiy David) further explores the questions of what it means to protect your family’s name/reputation, breaking free from family interpersonal conflict/violence/silenced oppression and so much more!SUBSCRIBE x FOLLOW x RATE x REVIEW! Healing Out Lao’d is created/hosted by Rita Phetmixay and manifested by a collect...
2021-08-2955 minHealing Out Lao'dE25.2: Lao Sibling Reconciliation (Part 2) on saving face, vulnerability and building compassionHealing Out Lao’d SZN 2.0 launches part two of the Lao Sibling Reconciliation episode, which explores the direct impact of saving face, vulnerability and building compassion. Facilitated by Wanda Pathomrit, this intimate conversation between HOL creator/host Rita and her older brother (Aiy David) further explores the questions of what it means to protect your family’s name/reputation, breaking free from family interpersonal conflict/violence/silenced oppression and so much more!SUBSCRIBE x FOLLOW x RATE x REVIEW! Healing Out Lao’d is created/hosted by Rita Phetmixay and manifested by a collect...
2021-08-2955 minHealing Out Lao'dE25.1: Lao Sibling Reconciliation (Part 1) on gender roles, birth order, and parentificationHAPPY RELAUNCH DAY P’NONG/FAMILY!!! Healing Out Lao’d SZN 2.0 is finally here!!! In this first relaunch episode, creator/host Rita Phetmixay engages in a (part 1) in a deeply personal and heartfelt conversation with her big brother David, facilitated by big sis Wanda Pathomrit. Together, they dialogue on the impact of gender roles, birth order, and parentification while growing up as children of Lao (Isaan) refugees in North Carolina. SUBSCRIBE x FOLLOW x RATE x REVIEW! Healing Out Lao’d is created/hosted by Rita Phetmixay and manifested by a collective Lao diaspora...
2021-08-081h 01The Pod Broads: A Podcast About Women in PodcastingAlexandra Cohl on Mental Health Awareness MonthThis week, Alexandra is doing something a little different. She is taking a one week break from the normal interviews to drop in a say an important piece about taking a break when you need it, protecting your mental health, and learning how to prioritize (and how those priorities can shift). She is also recommending that you go and check out some older episodes, specifically the ones where mental health conversations were front and center:Episode 3: Rita PhetmixayEpisode 5: Isabeth MendozaEpisode 7: Ylani SalcedoFollow POD.DRALAND for more:Website: https://www.poddraland.com/...
2021-05-0508 minThe Pod Broads: A Podcast About Women in PodcastingRita Phetmixay: On Healing Out Lao'd, trauma healing through storytelling, resilience, and transformative justiceOn this episode, Alexandra interviews Rita Phetmixay, the host and creator of Healing Out Lao’d (HOL), which is both a podcast and movement centered on the Lao diaspora and on trauma healing through storytelling. Rita speaks about transgenerational trauma, its impact specifically on Lao Americans, her experience living in both North Carolina and Los Angeles, and how one podcast episode became an unexpected catalyst for mending her relationship with her mother. Much of Rita's work stems from her professional experiences as a health practitioner and the ways in which she has studied transformative justice through other movements, like Bla...
2021-02-1759 minHealing Out Lao'd#COVID19 Series, E2: Gonji Lee on cultivating community resources thru disability justice lens + response to ant-Asian racism + holistic self-care practices#COVID19 SERIES, E2: GONJI LEEFor our second episode of #COVID19 series, HOL invites Gonji Lee to speak about their experiences as a mental health practitioner based Los Angeles, CA. Gonji identifies as a trauma and resiliency-informed, cognitive behavioral therapist, educator, and community organizer. They’re also a bookworm and music junkie who enjoys being an introvert at home with a bag of xxxtra hot cheetos and a pineapple pizza!Gonji shares a wealth of their experiences of: What it means to cultivate community resources through a disability justice lensWhat it means for...
2020-05-2543 minHealing Out Lao'dE24.2: Mother X Daughter Reconciliation (Part 2)E24.2: MOTHER X DAUGHTER RECONCILIATION PART 2Introducing part 2 of the Mother x Daughter Reconciliation Episode! This conversation is mediated by the one and only Wanda Pathomrit!Mother and daughter (Vilavanh and Rita) process what it means to be a “good daughter” from each of their viewpoints, what it’s like to grow up in two separate cultural value systems, and how they both will move forward in their relationship.Together, Rita and Vilavanh come to terms of what it takes to let go of old grudges, disappointment, and hurt. This has been a...
2020-05-171h 54Healing Out Lao'dE24.1: Mother X Daughter Reconciliation (Part 1)E24.1: MOTHER X DAUGHTER RECONCILIATION PART 1For this Mother’s Day, listen to HOL creator/host Rita reconcile the complicated relationship she has with her mother: Vilavanh Phetmixay! Throughout this episode, you will learn about the difficulty of raising children as a refugee mother in a new culture other than the one you knew and what it means to find forgiveness and move on beyond the pain and resentment caused between mother and child. This episode is dedicated to all those grieving mothers they never had/wish they had and for the mothers who...
2020-05-111h 16Healing Out Lao'd#COVID19 Series, E1: Jennifer Xyooj on mask making + wellness practices from a public health lens#COVID19 SERIES, E1: Jennifer Xyooj on mask making + wellness practices from a public health lensHOL would like to present to you the first episode of our #COVID19 series! In this series, we invite trusted friends/colleagues in a variety of different fields (i.e. public health, social work, etc.) to share their experiences of navigating this global pandemic and some important wellness recommendations and tips during these difficult times. For our first episode, HOL invited Jennifer Xyooj to speak about her experiences as someone with a public health background that w...
2020-05-0444 minHealing Out Lao'dSZN 2 TrailerSZN 2 TrailerEpisode flow: SZN 2 inspiration...SZN 2 themes to look forward to...SZN 2 relevance during COVID-19 pandemic...----------Please leave HOL a 5-star rating and a positive review to help this space flourish!!! KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)----------REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Lao New YearThai New Year COVID-19 Pandemic JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on In...
2020-04-2732 minHealing Out Lao'dE23: HOL SZN 1 Wrap-Up [on hardships and successes of szn 1 + reflection on healing and growth in the Lao diaspora]In this wrap-up episode of HOL, Rita reflects with big sis and HOL advisor, Wanda Pathomrit, on the hardships and successes of season one! They chat about the initial expectations of HOL, what sacrifices were made in order to sustain this space, the type of feedback from listeners that shifted how content was delivered and finally touched upon some of the overall themes of fatherhood, interpersonal/intergenerational family trauma, and much much more!Tune into the last segment of this episode to listen to a poem to Rita’s older self and exciting news about a future HO...
2020-01-271h 05Healing Out Lao'dE22: Vilavanh Phetmixay (AKA “Mom”) on secretly eloping to the U.S. as an Isaan refugee + becoming a wife/mother + proving herself successfulMEET HOL GUEST: VILAVANH PHETMIXAY AKA “MOM” In BONUS episode 22 of HOL, Vilavanh aka “MOM” joins Rita for a conversation about secretly eloping to the U.S. with Peter at the young age of 22 and asking her family in Thailand for forgiveness much later, as they were not aware of her escape plan or her whereabouts. Since then, Vilavanh has since built a life of her own in the U.S., becoming a successful mother of four children, wife, and business woman. This episode explores the intersections of the impact of the Secret War across...
2020-01-121h 15Healing Out Lao'dE21(PART 2): Kulap Vilaysack on exploring careers in entertainment + building boundaries w/family + cultivating healthier relationshipsMEET HOL GUEST: KULAP VILAYSACKIn part two of episode 21 of HOL, Kulap dives deeper into her career in entertainment and Hollywood where she began in fashion/sales merchandise, then later transitioned to improv, comedy, acting, podcasting, writing, directing, and now showrunning! She also explores how her time in Los Angeles not only allowed her to heal from interpersonal family trauma, but also gave her space to build healthy boundaries around the verbal/mental abuse she endured from her parents, particularly her mom. Since then, she has worked hard on rebuilding healthier relationships with herself...
2019-12-291h 02Healing Out Lao'dE21(PART 1): Kulap Vilaysack on creating Laos Angeles + tumultuous upbringing in Minnesota + healing in Los AngelesMEET HOL GUEST: KULAP VILAYSACKIn part one of episode 21 of HOL, Kulap joins Rita for a conversation about how she created Laos Angeles, a community-based organization made up of the diaspora from Laos in Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Not only has Kulap found a passion for organizing such space, but shares about many other national Lao/tian diaspora orgs. This provides a truthful lens to one of the many layers of Lao/tian diaspora movement building work. In addition, Kulap shares about her tumultuous upbringing in Minnesota and how she f...
2019-12-291h 00Healing Out Lao'dE20: #HealingTheHealer-- Lee Mun Wah on confronting racism + life’s work as a master diversity trainer + reaching across the aisleMEET HOL GUEST: LEE MUN WAHIn episode 20 of HOL, Lee Mun Wah joins Rita for a conversation about the multifaceted experiences of his journey as a Chinese American man from Oakland, CA. After losing his mother from a fatal gun shooting, Mun Wah began his journey of confronting issues of racism and social injustices through workshops/trainings and eventually founded the StirFry Seminars and Consulting in 1994. He has touched over 600,000 people from educational, government, corporate, and social services backgrounds with his revolutionary diversity trainings/workshops. In addition, his internationally acclaimed documentary films s...
2019-12-151h 29Healing Out Lao'dE19: Practice Tip-- How to Explore Vegan (Lao) Food 101Listen to Sharon facilitate a practice tip on exploring vegan (Lao) food and/or what it means to transition into a vegan lifestyle!!!EPISODE OVERVIEW: I: Practicing GratitudeII: Tips on VeganismIII: Lao food that is already veganIV: More tips on vegan Lao foodV: Close---------Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Sharon titled: “E19: Sharon Daraphonhdeth on environmental justice and sustainability + creating access to vegan Lao food + grieving with community”---------TAKE THE LIST...
2019-12-1117 minHealing Out Lao'dE19: Sharon Daraphonhdeth on environmental justice and sustainability + creating access to vegan Lao food + grieving with communityMEET HOL GUEST: SHARON DARAPHONHDETHIn episode 19 of HOL, Sharon joins Rita for a conversation about her upbringing as a Lao kid in San Diego with a large Lao community and her dad as her best friend. Later, she dives deep into her work as an environmental justice and sustainability activist, which has landed her in current role as the Director of the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC) at UC Berkeley. Sharon also explores healing from personal issues of mental health and what it means for her to grieve with community, especially when it’s wi...
2019-11-301h 04Healing Out Lao'dE18: Carole Chainon on Lao/tian identity development in Paris, France + augmented reality + practicing acceptance & gratitudeMEET HOL GUEST: CAROLE CHAINONIn episode 18 of HOL, Carole joins Rita for a conversation about what it was like to grow up as part of the Lao diaspora in Paris, France and how speaking multiple languages was pretty normal for her as a kid. Later, she addresses the nuances of meeting other folx in the Asian/Lao diaspora in Hawaii that empowered her to grapple with her own Lao/tian identity and even more when she became a part of Laos Angeles. Carole speaks about her career transition from being an accountant to augmented...
2019-11-1755 minHealing Out Lao'dE17: Practice Tip--Simple Breathing + Activating Chakras MeditationListen to LinSun facilitate a simple breathing with intention and activating chakras meditation!!!Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and LinSun titled: E17: Linda “LinSun” Simthong on embodying great grandma’s spirit + educating youth of color in Belmont, NC + creating “School of Jai"---------TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min) ---------SUPPORT HOL: 1. Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and leave a positive review on the Apple Podcast app and/or iTunes to help us continue!2. Beco...
2019-11-1711 minHealing Out Lao'dE17: Linda “LinSun” Simthong on embodying great grandma’s spirit + educating youth of color in Belmont, NC + creating “School of Jai”MEET HOL GUEST: LINDA “LINSUN” SIMTHONGIn episode 17 of HOL, Linda aka “LinSun” joins Rita for a conversation about what it’s like to embody her great grandma’s spirit and speaks about her upbringing in a predominantly Black/Brown and Lao community space in Belmont, NC. Her Belmont home became a “community center” for Black/Brown youth to learn about political education and was also a site for Lao children to come to learn about Lao history and traditional dance. Later, LinSun came to found her own grassroots movement organization called “School of Jai” where she cultivates...
2019-11-0356 minHealing Out Lao'dE16: Practice Tip-- Listen to a Poem: "Khao Mah" or "Come In" by TonyListen to Tony spit some bars thru his newly first public reading of his new poem called "Khao Mah" or "Come In" !!! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Tony titled: E16: Tony Innouvong on being a conduit for Lao familial legacies + creating “Het Dee Dai Dee” brand + mom as inspiration---------TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min) ---------FULL VERSE HERE: "Come InI walk into my mothers kitchen, the aroma of heritage and history kicks me in t...
2019-11-0106 minHealing Out Lao'dE16: Tony Innouvong on being a conduit for Lao familial legacies + creating “Het Dee Dai Dee” brand + mom as inspirationMEET HOL GUEST: TONY INNOUVONGIn episode 16 of HOL, Tony joins Rita for a conversation about being a conduit for Lao familial legacies through his tie business-- from which he creates with Lao textiles call “sinh”. From there, Tony shares how his mom is his motivation and how he hopes to pay her back so she can live a life similar to the one she’s built for him. He drives this energy into various business ventures, including promoting his brand called “Het Dee Dai Dee” OR ”Do Good, Get Good.” Today, Tony travels the wor...
2019-10-201h 05
The Voyages of Tim VetterEpisode 130 Healing Out Lao'd with Rita PhetmixayRita Phetmixay is a Lao Isaan American womxn dedicated to a life-time of trauma-informed healing work, with the intentions to co-create an inclusive, safe, and enriching experience for communities to thrive. She has a fantastic podcast called Healing Out Lao'd that connects people from the Lao diaspora and gives a platform for stories from Lao Americans.
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2019-10-191h 00Healing Out Lao'dE15: Practice Tip--Body AwarenessSuzette is a former classical ballet dancer, and was trained to understand the ways of the body and under strict tutelage from the age of 16, to practice yoga and Pilates as part of her daily schedule and has been so for over 40 years now. Suzette began teaching classical ballet using these technics while still in the middle of her performing career. Suzette has worked with diverse demographic groups and has taught her own program called “Body Awareness” that intersects the teachings of both traditional yoga + Pilates. Now, you have a chance to listen to Suzette’s practice tip on body a...
2019-10-1629 minHealing Out Lao'dE15: Suzette Gabriel-Schoebitz on growing up Lao/French/Norwegian + cultivating an empowered Lao community thru business mindsetsMEET HOL GUEST: SUZETTE GABRIEL-SCHOEBITZIn episode 15 of HOL, Suzette joins Rita for a conversation about learning about her Lao, French, and Norwegian roots. She has since developed a deep love and understanding for her roots in Laos, where she was able to launch her jewelry-making business and teach people how to make a living through various business strategies. Recently, Suzette has traveled the world raising awareness of the issue of overwhelming amounts of trash from Muong Ngoi, Laos, to New York City through recycling jewelry. Check out pictures from the exhibition here! ...
2019-10-061h 00Healing Out Lao'dE14: Practice Tip--aka "Tip of Joy" and Poetry ReadingListen to Amarachi read poetry by two brilliant African American female poets, which has helped her become more grounded and closer to ancestors and to herself! Poetry References:Lucille Clifton: Won’t You Celebrate With MeMaya Angelou: Life Doesn’t Frighten MeCheck out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Amarachi titled: E14: HealingTheHealer-- Amarachi Anakaraonye on becoming unapologetically Black/Nigerian American + embracing "otherness" + uplifting underrepresented voices thru podcasting---------TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min) ---------As a bran...
2019-09-3009 minHealing Out Lao'dE14: #HealingTheHealer-- Amarachi Anakaraonye on becoming unapologetically Black/Nigerian American + embracing "otherness" + uplifting underrepresented voices thru podcasting#HealingTheHealerMEET HOL GUEST: AMARACHI ANAKARAONYEIn episode 14 of HOL, Rita brings on close friend Amarachi Anakaraonye for another episode on the #HealingTheHealer series, which focuses on “how the healer, heals” by showing how Rita builds deep healing and connected relationships with friends/allies of the Lao community! Rita has known Amarachi for about 10 years, stemming from their earlier college days at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Throughout their parallel lives, they have challenged each other to grow, heal, and now they have individually found their own l...
2019-09-2243 minHealing Out Lao'dE13: Practice Tip--Calm, Clear, and Ready MeditationListen to Ova facilitate a meditative practice tip that allows you to ground yourself in being CALM + CLEAR + READY! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Ova titled: E13: Ova Saopeng on refuge to Hawaii + first wave (1.5 gen) Lao Am movement work + processing grief & fatherhood---------TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min) ---------As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and a leave us a positive review to help us continue. KO...
2019-09-1608 min
The Fragmented WholeHome is Where the Healing Begins Out Lao'dIn this episode, I speak with Rita Phetmixay, the creator and host of the virtual healing space and podcast, Healing Out Lao'd. Healing Out Lao'd explores Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability. For my POCs, reframing intergenerational narratives of trauma begins with dismantling and rebuilding how we see our individual and collective purpose and value today and everyday. Choose joy! Happy listening!
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2019-09-0933 minHealing Out Lao'dE13: Ova Saopeng on refuge to Hawaii + first wave (1.5 gen) Lao Am movement work + processing grief & fatherhoodMEET HOL GUEST: OVA SAOPENGIn episode 13 of HOL, Ova joins Rita for a conversation about his family’s refuge to Hawaii post Secret War in Laos, identifying as 1.5 generation, enacting the first waves of Lao American movement work, processing grief post-father’s death and about his own becomings of fatherhood. Today, Ova is a theater artivist (artist + activist) who performs all over the world through his theater company called TeAda Productions, which is a nomadic theater of color rooted in the stories of immigrants and refugees. More specifically through Refugee Nation performance, they...
2019-09-081h 06Healing Out Lao'dE12: Tina Maharath on unraveling family secrets + navigating the Ohio State Senate as the first Lao & Asian American woman senatorMEET HOL GUEST: Tina MaharathIn episode 12 of HOL, Tina joins Rita for a conversation about finding closure after unraveling so many hidden family secrets + seeking professional support for mental health issues + navigating the reality of becoming the first Lao and Asian American woman senator in the Ohio State Senate. Today, Tina is a badass mama and enjoys involving herself in the Ohio community by speaking to constituents about issues impacting women, people of color, small business owners, and immigrant and working-class families. ----------As a br...
2019-08-2557 minHealing Out Lao'dE11: Practice Tip--How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Social MediaListen to Dana talk about how to have a healthy relationship with social media in the digital media age! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Dana titled: E11: Dana Dang on early age independence + exploring Lao & Vietnamese identities + entrepreneurship & social media----As a brand new podcast, we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscribing to "Healing Out Lao'd" on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher. In addition, we also need you to support by giving H...
2019-08-1914 minHealing Out Lao'dE11: Dana Dang on early age independence + exploring Lao & Vietnamese identities + entrepreneurship & social mediaMEET HOL GUEST: Dana DangIn episode 11 of HOL, Dana joins Rita for a conversation about her upbringing from Minnesota to Newport, California + gaining independence at an early age from childhood trauma/neglect + exploring both her Lao + Vietnamese identities and becoming an entrepreneur at the ripe age of 24.Today, Dana runs her own social media and marketing company called Digital Media Architects and loves mothering her dog, Benny! Catch Dana either creating content or traveling to so many beautiful places across the globe! ----------As a brand new po...
2019-08-121h 11Healing Out Lao'dE10: Practice Tip--Disconnect From Your Phone!Listen to this short practice tip from TinTin Vongphrachanh on disconnecting from your phone!Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and TinTin titled: E10: TinTin Vongphrachanh on family hxstory from Laos to Cuba to the U.S. + queer identity + dad’s love----As a brand new podcast, we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscribing to "Healing Out Lao'd" on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher. In addition, we also need you to support by giving HO...
2019-08-1107 minHealing Out Lao'dE10: TinTin Vongphrachanh on family hxstory from Laos to Cuba to the U.S. + queer identity + dad's loveMEET HOL GUEST: TinTin VongphrachanhIn episode 10 of HOL, TinTin joins Rita for a conversation about family origins ranging from Laos to Cuba and now the U.S., coming out as queer to parents, and the beautiful loving relationship he had with his dad. Today, TinTin is taking a much needed break from singing/songwriting to geeking out on creating video games and plans to go back to Laos in November! ----------As a brand new podcast, HOL needs your support!!! Please subscribe, give a 5-star rating, an...
2019-07-291h 11Healing Out Lao'dE9: #HealingTheHealer-- Nikita Gupta on the nuances of intergenerational trauma + psychosomatics, spiritual teachings and embodied healing#HealingTheHealerMEET HOL GUEST: NIKITA GUPTAIn episode 9 of HOL, Rita brings on former UCLA supervisor and big sis, Nikita Gupta, for another episode on the #HealingTheHealer series! This episode focuses on “how the healer, heals” by showing how Rita builds deep healing and connected relationships with friends/allies of the Lao community!Nikita has been practicing and applying resilience-based approaches for over 22 years, utilizing many perspectives including energy management, mindful awareness, yoga movement/breath, coaching, and inspired-learning. She brings a wide field of interest and expertise to my work...
2019-07-011h 08Healing Out Lao'dE8: Practice Tip--Connecting w/Mother NatureListen to a short 1-min practice tip from Sydney Viengluang on calming anxiety!Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Sydney titled: E8: Sydney Viengluang on navigating Hollywood as a Lao American actor + remembering resilience in maternal lineage----As a brand new podcast, we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscribing to "Healing Out Lao'd" on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher. In addition, we also need you to support by giving HOL a 5-star rating...
2019-06-2605 minHealing Out Lao'dE8: Sydney Viengluang on navigating Hollywood as a Lao American actor + remembering resilience in maternal lineageMEET HOL GUEST: Sydney ViengluangIn episode 8 of HOL, Sydney joins Rita for a conversation about her family’s story of escape from Laos to the U.S., growing up as a child of Lao refugees in Wichita, Kansas, her motivation to move to LA to pursue acting and what it was like meeting the Laos Angeles community. “Sydney has quickly become “one to watch” in the entertainment industry, bringing dynamic, diverse, and powerful female characters to life on screen. This year, Viengluang will continue to star on SYFY’s hit, zombie apocalyptic series “Z Na...
2019-06-171h 16Healing Out Lao'dE7: Practice Tip--Gratitude JournalingThis week’s practice tip is gratitude journaling facilitated by Haylee Thikeo! For more on Haylee's writing, personal blog, and poetry, you can click on this link! Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Haylee titled: E7: Haylee Thikeo on writing as healing + navigating identity in Boston + the power of vulnerable storytelling----As a brand new podcast, we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscribing to "Healing Out Lao'd" on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play...
2019-06-1307 minHealing Out Lao'dE7: Haylee Thikeo on writing as healing + navigating identity in Boston + the power of vulnerable storytellingMEET HOL GUEST: Haylee ThikeoIn episode 7 of HOL, Haylee joins Rita for a conversation about her journey into writing + vulnerable storytelling as tools for healing, navigating her identity as a child of Lao refugees in Boston, and why she decided to move to Oakland from Boston for a period in her life. Today, Haylee works at a software company called Community Brands that supports nonprofit clients use software at fundraising events to promote positive social change. She gets to travel all over the country to galas, fashion shows, and other outings for t...
2019-06-0356 minHealing Out Lao'dE6: Latana Thaviseth on the importance of (higher) education + continuing family legacy of building community across Lao/Southeast Asian AmericansMEET HOL GUEST: Latana ThavisethIn episode 6 of HOL, Latana joins Rita for a conversation about her trajectory into higher education coming from a legacy of her own parents being Lao/Southeast Asian refugee community leaders. Latana emphasizes the importance of education instilled in her as young child and ways she has learned how to navigate educational spaces as a 2nd generation Lao American. Today, Latana is the Assistant Director to Stanford University’s Asian American Activities Center, a Ph.D. student at UCLA and scholar activist. Her research focuses on the experiences of...
2019-05-201h 02Healing Out Lao'dE5: Practice Tip--Writing Tip by BinlyListen to a short 1-min writing tip by Binly Phounsiri! For more on Binly's writing and poetry, you can click on this link--which showcases his first poetry book titled "Dance Among Elephants." Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Binly titled: E5: Binly Phounsiri on Becoming a Community Leader & "Big Brother" + Connecting Talents thru Music/Dance/Writing----As a brand new podcast--we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscribing to "Healing Out...
2019-05-1304 minHealing Out Lao'dE5: Binly Phounsiri on Becoming a Community Leader & "Big Brother" + Connecting Talents thru Music/Dance/WritingMEET HOL GUEST: Krysada “Binly” PhounsiriIn episode 5 of HOL, Binly joins host Rita for a conversation about his family’s immigration to the U.S. from Laos, overcoming gang violence in Southeast San Diego through skating, dancing, writing and listening to music, and also shares how he rose above the odds to become a community leader. Little did he know that these experiences would land him to be accepted to the number one public university, University of California at Berkeley, where he majored in Physics/Astrophysics. Today, Binly is a professional dancer, an award wi...
2019-05-061h 21Healing Out Lao'dE4: Practice Tip--How to Build Healthy Boundaries + Refer a Friend in NeedThis week's practice tip is an extended conversation from Episode 4 where Wanda and Rita share tips about building healthy boundaries and referring friends to other support systems--primarily illustrated by them talking about overcoming their own relationship challenges. This practice tip is to resource you in engaging in healthy relationship practices and to come to a better understanding of what one's capacity is to support a loved one in need. In the previous episode, Wanda and Rita engage in conversation about healing being personal/individual, immigrant familial conflicts, and seeking support in the form of psychotherapy. ...
2019-05-031h 03Healing Out Lao'dE4: #HealingTheHealer-- Wanda Pathomrit on healing as individual/personal + overcoming Thai immigrant familial conflicts#HealingTheHealerMEET HOL GUEST: WANDA PATHOMRIT In episode 4 of HOL, Rita brings on close friend Wanda Pathomrit to show “how the healer, heals” by building deep healing relationships with friends/allies of the Lao community. It’s important to note that growth happens throughout a lifetime and Rita’s aptitude to thrive and heal would not have been possible without the critical mentors/femtors, professors, and friends in her life that took her under their wing to remind her to believe in herself as much as they believed in her. Wanda is specia...
2019-04-221h 13Healing Out Lao'dE3: Practice Tip--Listen to a Poem: "Bloom" by AlinaListen to a poem titled "Bloom" by Alina Amkhavong! This poem is about 4 minutes long and requires nothing but your presence and listening ear. Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Alina titled: E3: Alina Amkhavong on strong Lao womxn + creating the "Bless Her Hustle" brand + & working for LA Clippers----As a brand new podcast--we need all the support we can get!!! Please help us reach more folx in the Lao diaspora by subscribing to "Healing Out Lao'd" on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher. In addition...
2019-04-1808 minHealing Out Lao'dE3: Alina Amkhavong on strong Lao womxn + creating the "Bless Her Hustle" brand + & working for LA ClippersMEET HOL GUEST: Alina Amkhavong In episode 3 of HOL, Alina Amkhavong joins host Rita Phetmixay for a conversation about the strength of single mothers/parents, creating the brand name “Bless Her Hustle,” and how she landed her first job post-grad working with the Los Angeles Clippers Basketball team! Alina graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Non-Governmental Organizations & Social Change and a minor in Occupational Science. Her college career provided her with years of hands-on experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, and youth services work. She hopes...
2019-04-081h 14Healing Out Lao'dE2: Practice Tip--Music That Moves Your Soul by DJ Miss JoyListen to this music track mixed by DJ Miss Joy aka DJ Light Princess--who is Joy's visual compliment to her amazing talents! This is a BONUS "practice tip" which requires nothing but your presence and listening ear. So whether you're commuting to work on the 405 freeaway in LA, or at home cooking up a storm--you can listen to this beautifully mixed soundtrack that can also be found on SoundCloud. Check out the corresponding conversation between Rita and Alina titled: E2: Joy Ngaosivath on falling in love with music + dancing + becoming one of Las Vegas's top female...
2019-04-031h 01Healing Out Lao'dE2: Joy Ngaosivath on falling in love with music + dancing + becoming one of Las Vegas's top female DJsMEET HOL GUEST: Joy Ngaosivath In episode 2 of HOL, Joy aka “DJ Miss Joy” joins host Rita Phetmixay for a conversation about her journey of moving across 10 different states, transitioning between 20 different school systems, familial relationships, and how she landed her role to become one of Las Vegas’s top female DJs--even voted for #1 female DJ on City Life magazine. Not only has Joy been successful in her DJ career, she has previously worked with Congo Justice to end human trafficking and has since transitioned to host/produce a new segment on Asian Culture TV called...
2019-03-2554 minHealing Out Lao'dE1: Practice Tip--Kuang Si Waterfalls Guided MeditationJoin HOL as Saeng facilitates a Kuang Si Waterfall guided meditation. This is a BONUS short practice this week to accompany you during stressful situations and to help you relax. You don't need anything but one minute of your day! It is recommended to listen to this meditation while you are present and not on the run. You may do this meditation standing up, lying down, or sitting with your feet planted on the floor. Please choose the position that is most comfortable to you! You can download this episode and try to do this meditation at least once...
2019-03-1805 minHealing Out Lao'dE1: Saengthong Douangdara on Lao food as a catalyst for individual/collective empowerment + navigating counseling & fitness journeyMEET HOL GUEST: Saengthong DouangdaraIn episode 1 of HOL, Saengthong or "Saeng" joins host Rita Phetmixay for a conversation about using food as a catalyst for bringing communities together. They both dive deep into so many great topics about healing + counseling + food + personas + fitness & LOLs. Saeng is a Los Angeles based as a cooking instructor and provides cooking lectures that teach participants the science and the historical context of foods. He comes from a diverse background growing up as a Lao American in the Midwest where he pursued a bachelors degree at the...
2019-03-1153 minHealing Out Lao'dE0: Practice Tip--deep breathing techniquesJoin HOL as we practice a deep breathing technique to resource you during the onset of a trigger, trauma, or stress response. This is a short practice this week to accompany you during episode 0. Check out the corresponding conversation where Rita gets interviewed and dives into how she created HOL's virtual community practice space titled: E0: Welcome to HOL! Experiences that shape this virtual space----Starting next week on March 11th, HOL is bringing you a biweekly healing-filled conversations with powerful Lao American leaders across the nation. Make sure...
2019-03-0405 minHealing Out Lao'dE0: Welcome to HOL! Experiences that shape this virtual spaceWELCOME TO THE HEALING OUT LAO'D PODCAST, P'NONG/FAMILY!!! On this first episode of HOL, creator/host Rita is interviewed by close friend and sister, Wanda, and talks through the origins of this podcast, her experiences that shape this platform, why this/why now and invites you to co-create this healing journey together!!! The knowledge and experiences shared on HOL are owned by none other than the communities that came before us, after us, and whom are us. Starting next week on March 11th, HOL is bringing you a biweekly healing-filled conversations with...
2019-03-0439 minHealing Out Lao'dHealing Out Lao'd Podcast TrailerWelcome to the HEALING OUT LAO'D PODCAST--a virtual space exploring lao american storytelling + healing + tools for sustainability! Episode 0 will launch March 4th 2019 and then for every other week starting March 11th, HOL is bringing you a healing-filled conversation with a Lao American leader to support your inner work around wellness, growth and resilience. Please share this resource via these means: @healingoutlaod on Instagram@healingoutlaod on TwitterHealing Out Lao'd in Facebookwith love and in community,Rita Phe...
2019-02-1608 min
Southern Fried AsianRita Phetmixay | NCOn a new episode of Southern Fried Asian, Keith talks to documentary short filmmaker Rita Phetmixay about growing up Lao Isaan American in North Carolina. Rita shares the story of her family's harrowing journey after the war from Laos and Thailand to the States (2:00) and being one of the only Lao American families in rural North Carolina (11:00). She explains why she decided to make a short film about her father called Phetmixay Means Fighter and the story behind her family name (16:00). She also explains how her Asian American identity was always created for her when she lived i...
2018-08-2951 min