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The Taiwan Take“Zero Day Attack”: a TV show on Chinese invasion of TaiwanWe speak to Hsin-mei CHENG, producer of the 2025 television series “Zero Day Attack” (零日攻擊) - a 10-episode drama that imagines Taiwanese internal divide and cohesion after the Chinese PLA have launched an invasion of Taiwan. She speaks about her experience developing the show and the challenges of censorship and self-censorship in the creative industries in Taiwan.Hsin-Mei CHENG (鄭心媚) is an award-winning screenwriter of television drama that often tell stories of Taiwanese society after WWII. She began her career as a print journalist covering national disasters and crises, most notably the 921 Earthquake in 1999 and the SARS outbreak in 2003.Th...
2025-08-1934 min
Filosofía de Oriente para occidentalesCheng Man Ching. José Antonio VeraEl maestro Cheng Man-ching ha sido, sin lugar a dudas, el gran artífice de la difusión y conocimiento del Taijiquan en Occidente, especialmente a través de la escuela que fundara en Nueva York en el año 1964. También gracias a los libros que escribió, destacando especialmente «Los trece capitulos de Taijiquan del maestro Cheng» (Taijiquan, el arte de la armonía), en el que revela los secretos que le fueron transmitidos por su maestro Yang Cheng-fu, acompañándolos de numerosas notas a pie de página en las que hace gala de su sólida y profunda fo...
2025-06-2125 min
Giro de Notícias GCMAISO INSS anunciou que, a partir de terça-feira (13), 9 milhões de aposentados e pensionistas serão notificados sobre descontos indevidos realizados por associações em seus benefíciosO Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) anunciou que, a partir de terça-feira (13), 9 milhões de aposentados e pensionistas serão notificados sobre descontos indevidos realizados por associações em seus benefícios. No dia seguinte, 14 de maio, os beneficiários poderão informar se as operações foram autorizadas ou se são indevidas. O presidente do INSS, Gilberto Waller, alertou para a importância de utilizar apenas o aplicativo Meu INSS para essas solicitações, enfatizando: “O contato é direto com você. Ninguém fala em nome do INSS”.Os aposentados e pensionistas que iden...
2025-05-1202 min
New Taipei City Art Museum Exhibition Audio GuideReimagining Radical Cities│606│Gazing into Private SpacesReimagining Radical Cities│Gazing into Private Spaces
[The script of this episode]
The upcoming section centers on the intimate aspects of everyday life. In Joyce Ho’s Vera x Diary, the performer acts as an object, nestling herself into the tight spaces of a home. This action mirrors a modern reality shared by many: living in a confined, standardized urban environment. Jeong Geumhyung’s Spa & Beauty showcases a variety of beauty and skincare products, underscoring how self-care has increasingly become a commodified experience. This encourages contemplation of the links between beauty, intimacy, and consumerism. Rinus Van de Vel...
2025-03-2801 min
Conversations With Your Chinese AuntieNavigating Cultural Boundaries and Asian Mental Health with Vera ChengContent warning: the conversation touches on sensitive topics like suicide.
In this episode, I welcome Vera Cheng, a seasoned social worker, psychotherapist, and founder of 'Talk Therapy with Vera.' We discuss Vera's immigration journey from Hong Kong to Toronto, her challenges with bullying and racism, and her career in mental health.
The conversation also covers the impact of anti-Asian racism, setting boundaries as Asian women, and the importance of internal validation. Vera shares her experiences with therapy and building a private practice, offering valuable advice for new therapists. The episode emphasizes the significance of...
2024-09-0452 min
OUTCASTS the PodcastTherapy In Asian Culture With Vera Cheng | EP110 #therapyListening to Vera made this episode feel like an impromptu therapy session 👀.
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Vera Cheng is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera. With over 15 years of devoted work in mental health and racialized communities, she is a leading expert in mental health and anti-Asian racism, featured in renowned media outlets such as CBC NEWS, CP24 and CTV NEWS. In addition, she partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association and featured in a provincial mental health campaign.
Join us as we share some news updates and welcome our...
2024-08-0652 min
Everyday Talent PodcastS2EP7.1 Start Your Day with Vera ChengHave you ever wondered how therapists manage their busy schedules and avoid burnout? In this episode of Start Your Day With, I chat with Vera Cheng,a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera. Vera shares her experience transitioning from long, exhausting workdays to a more structured schedule that prioritizes her well-being.Tune in to learn from Vera's experience and gain valuable insights for your own journey.About Vera: Vera Cheng is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Th...
2024-07-2407 min
Everyday Talent PodcastS2EP7 Is intergenerational trauma showing up in your career ft. Vera ChengWhat's the difference between coaching and therapy? When is it best to seek therapy support, and when is it best to seek career coaching support?I've certainly talked about this before, but I've always been curious about how a therapist would articulate the difference. So I invited Vera Cheng, a registered social worker, psychotherapist, and founder of Talk Therapy with Vera, to share her expertise. In this episode, Vera opens up about her own healing journey and shares some really practical insights on how intergenerational trauma shows up in our career and life difficulties. We discuss how t...
2024-07-1929 min
What Kind of Asian Are You?AAPI Mental Health and Therapy | Vera Cheng | #95 #aapiheritatemonthSend us a textIn support of AAPI heritage month and mental health awareness month, we are happy to bring you a conversation about Asian mental health and therapy. Our guest for today’s episode is Vera Cheng. Things covered on today’s episode: Vera’s background Asian mental health Trauma and therapy Blossom mental health fund Vera’s bio:Vera Cheng is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera. With over 15 ye...
2024-05-1634 minWhat Kind of Asian Are You?AAPI Mental Health and Therapy | Vera Cheng | #95 #aapiheritatemonthSend us a textIn support of AAPI heritage month and mental health awareness month, we are happy to bring you a conversation about Asian mental health and therapy. Our guest for today’s episode is Vera Cheng. Things covered on today’s episode: Vera’s background Asian mental health Trauma and therapy Blossom mental health fund Vera’s bio:Vera Cheng is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera. With over 15 ye...
2024-05-1634 min
Bada Binge - Der Serien-Podcast#192 | Hard SciFi für die Masse: Das Problem mit 3 BODY PROBLEM
Überall auf der Welt begehen angesehene Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler Selbstmord, nachdem sie einen Countdown gesehen haben – darunter auch Vera Ye. Ihre Freundesgruppe, ebenfalls mehr oder weniger erfolgreich auf verschiedenen Gebieten der Physik, findet darauf hin eine rätselhafte VR-Brille in ihren Hinterlassenschaften. Als Jin Cheng und Jack Rooney die virtuelle Welt betreten, die sich erschreckend real anfühlt, werden sie mit dem titelgebenden 3 BODY PROBLEM konfrontiert. Doch das Spiel stellt sich bald als Realität heraus: Wegen der 3 Sonnen, die um ihren Planeten kreisen, stehen die sogenannten San-Ti immer wieder kurz vor der Auslöschung. Deshalb haben sie sich vor mehrere...
2024-04-091h 15
Double P Podcasts3 Body Problem - 1st Season Review of the Netflix sci-fi showWe Are Bugs, and we're breaking down the final 4 episodes of 3 BODY PROBLEM: Netflix's adaptation of Cixin Liu's THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM by the Game of Thrones creators. Like Wallfacer Saul, we may not understand all that's happening. We're barely scratching the surface of the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy - will we get season 2? We have more Science Riddles, Double M Matt Murdick talks the muiscal score, plus we read the "original script" for secrets! Episode 5 Judgment Day: As threat levels rise, a secret mission to retrieve enemy intel ventures into dangerous territory. An ominous message reaches...
2024-04-0159 minDouble P Podcasts3 Body Problem - 1st Season Review of the Netflix sci-fi showWe Are Bugs, and we're breaking down the final 4 episodes of 3 BODY PROBLEM: Netflix's adaptation of Cixin Liu's THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM by the Game of Thrones creators. Like Wallfacer Saul, we may not understand all that's happening. We're barely scratching the surface of the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy - will we get season 2? We have more Science Riddles, Double M Matt Murdick talks the muiscal score, plus we read the "original script" for secrets! Episode 5 Judgment Day: As threat levels rise, a secret mission to retrieve enemy intel ventures into dangerous territory. An ominous message reaches...
2024-04-0159 min
Double P Podcasts3 Body Problem - Midseason Review of first 4 episodes of the Netflix sci-fi showPodcast hosts Bubba & Catfish prove they're not rocket scientists breaking down the first 4 episodes of 3 BODY PROBLEM: Netflix's adaptation of Cixin Liu's THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM by the Game of Thrones creators. A fateful decision made in 1960s China reverberates in the present, where a group of scientists partner with a detective to confront an existential planetary threat. Episode 1 Countdown: Unsettling events put a group of brilliant friends on edge as a mystery unravels with origins tracing back to China during the Cultural Revolution. Episode 2 Red Coast Auggie's countdown jeopardizes her nanotech work. Jin becomes engrossed in a...
2024-03-2551 minDouble P Podcasts3 Body Problem - Midseason Review of first 4 episodes of the Netflix sci-fi showPodcast hosts Bubba & Catfish prove they're not rocket scientists breaking down the first 4 episodes of 3 BODY PROBLEM: Netflix's adaptation of Cixin Liu's THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM by the Game of Thrones creators. A fateful decision made in 1960s China reverberates in the present, where a group of scientists partner with a detective to confront an existential planetary threat. Episode 1 Countdown: Unsettling events put a group of brilliant friends on edge as a mystery unravels with origins tracing back to China during the Cultural Revolution. Episode 2 Red Coast Auggie's countdown jeopardizes her nanotech work. Jin becomes engrossed in a...
2024-03-2551 min
Happy to See Me with Erika CasupananAsian mental health and intergenerational trauma with Vera ChengMental health is a tricky topic in Asian households. Social worker, psychotherapist and mental health advocate Vera Cheng is here to talk about what makes the Asian mental health experience in North America unique. Erika and Vera talk about Asian parents, intergenerational trauma and how “personality quirks” like perfectionism could be the result of childhood experiences.
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2023-10-1648 min
Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan32. Asian mental health and intergenerational trauma with Vera ChengMental health is a tricky topic in Asian households. Social worker, psychotherapist and mental health advocate Vera Cheng is here to talk about what makes the Asian mental health experience in North America unique. Erika and Vera talk about Asian parents, intergenerational trauma and how "personality quirks" like perfectionism could be the result of childhood experiences. Follow the Happy to See Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/happytoseemepod/ Follow Erika on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erika_cas/Follow Vera on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talktherapy.with.vera/Please rate, review and...
2023-10-1648 min
The Literary License PodcastSeason 6: Episode 305 - MAKE/REMAKE: Infernal Affairs (2002)/The Departed (2006)Internal Affairs (2002) (Hong Kong)
Infernal Affairs is a 2002 Hong Kong action thriller film co-directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. Jointly written by Mak and Felix Chong, it stars Andy Lau, Tony Leung, Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang, Sammi Cheng and Kelly Chen. The film follows an undercover Hong Kong Police Force officer who infiltrates a Triad, and another officer who is secretly a spy for the same Triad. It is the first in the Infernal Affairs series and is followed by Infernal Affairs II and Infernal Affairs III. The film was selected as the Hong K...
2023-05-211h 25
Sandwich ParentingVera Cheng of Talk TherapyVera Cheng is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Consultant, Media Expert and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera (https://talktherapywithvera.com/). She identifies as a 1.5-generation Chinese Canadian and has openly shared the obstacles she has overcome in life that allowed her to accept and challenge herself. These experiences have allowed her to cultivate herself as a therapist and support individuals with similar challenges.
Vera has over 15 years of clinical experience working in community and medical settings with a diverse population ranging from teens to seniors. She is a mental health advocate for the Asian community...
2023-01-3022 min
ResolvveLearning to Accept Your Identity with Vera ChengEpisode Notes
On this week's episode of the Resolvve podcast, Noah speaks with Vera Cheng (she/her), a registered social worker, psychotherapist, consultant, media expert and founder of Talk Therapy with Vera.
Vera identifies as a 1.5-generation Chinese Canadian and has openly shared the obstacles she has overcome in life that allowed her to accept and challenge herself. These experiences have allowed her to cultivate herself as a therapist and support individuals who have had similar challenges.
Vera has over 15 years of clinical experience working in community and medical settings with a diverse population ranging fr...
2022-12-0145 min
Homegirl Nation#10 Vera Cheng | Confronting Ongoing Anti Asian HateHeadlines and posts around anti-asian racism has calmed down in 2022 but anti-asian hate is still very much alive. The grassroots organization Project 1907 conducted a survey earlier this year and found 943 reports of racist incidents in 2021, a 47% increase over the previous year with a 42% increase in asians reporting being coughed at or spat on. There are countless incidents that have and continue to go unreported and today's guest Vera Cheng joins the show to talk about the ongoing issue, how to cope, and how those within the asian community can continue spreading awareness to keep the conversation alive. V...
2022-11-0928 min
Le pitch était presque parfait14 - PRÉCÉDEMMENT SUR VOS ÉCRANS - INFERNAL AFFAIRS / LES INFILTRÉS14 - PRÉCÉDEMMENT SUR VOS ÉCRANS - INFERNAL AFFAIRS / LES INFILTRÉS
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Ce podcast du collectif Le pitch était presque parfait va vous entraîner dans le passé pour parler d’un film et de son remake / reboot / reinterpretation / prequel / sequel... voir parfois de ses multiples reprises !
Il y a des grands films qui traversent le temps et d’autres qui profitent des occasions pour voyager par rebonds.
Faîtes vos valises nous...
2022-10-141h 49
We're AliveWe’re Alive: Descendants - Chapter 2 - The Survivors of 590Nick and Vera travel to the Red Zone with a newly formed squad of “Blackcats” to investigate a disturbance in the area, only to discover more than they ever bargained for.18 years after the original STORY OF SURVIVAL, a new generation is forced to grow up in the post-apocalypse. The Infected have evolved into new deadly varieties, and humanity’s efforts to reclaim our lost civilization have put us in conflict with our greatest enemy: Ourselves. Now the countdown begins as the children of the survivors work to make sense of this deadly new world before it con...
2022-04-1939 minWe're AliveWe’re Alive: Descendants - Chapter 2 - The Survivors of 590Nick and Vera travel to the Red Zone with a newly formed squad of “Blackcats” to investigate a disturbance in the area, only to discover more than they ever bargained for.18 years after the original STORY OF SURVIVAL, a new generation is forced to grow up in the post-apocalypse. The Infected have evolved into new deadly varieties, and humanity’s efforts to reclaim our lost civilization have put us in conflict with our greatest enemy: Ourselves. Now the countdown begins as the children of the survivors work to make sense of this deadly new world before it con...
2022-04-1939 min
Third World Cinema ClubEpisode 134 – Women’s Month Special 1 (Mad Max Fury Road)For this year's Women's Month special, our very own Princess Kinoc has invited two of Philippine pop-culture's female writers: Karen Mae de Vera and Marica Hontiveros-Cheng to talk about three films or topics on Women in Film every week of March.
For the first of this series, Ica selects Mad Max: Fury Road as the first film they tackle on feminism and more. Most of the perspectives online about the film were either written by men or seen through the eyes of men. Listen to this episode now as they talk about it in women's perspectives, and how it was...
2022-03-1942 min
Legacy Of Wellness PodcastHandling Social Anxiety with Vera ChengThe pandemic has caused many people to feel anxious about what will happen next. Sometimes, when we don't feel like we are in control, we become anxious. Everyone experiences anxiety at times. Facing a new challenge, environment, or social setting, are just a few of the many reasonable concerns for feeling a bit anxious. These concerns typically subside quickly. When someone experiences increased levels of anxiety, they will typically have difficulty calming down or releasing worry. Can you recall a particular trigger or experience that has caused you anxiety? Today we will dive into best practices for...
2022-02-2224 min
inWellnestEp 18: therapists need therapy too, mental health experiences of Asian diasporasIn this episode, I chat with Vera Cheng, who is a Toronto based Asian Mental Health advocate, social worker and psychotherapist. We talk about what led her into becoming a social worker and how she helps other overcome negative thoughts. We dive into negative assumptions about people who attend therapy and share tips on how to improve symptoms of anxiety.Vera’s Instagram: @talktherapy.with.vera++++Thank you for being a part of community. If you liked today's episode, make sure to leave us a 5 star review and share this podcast with 1 friend on...
2021-11-2523 min
Shaping the NarrativeMental Health, Rebirthing during Quarantine and Breaking Stigmas in Asian Communities with VeraA lot of re-birthing and passion projects have come out of quarantine, including "Talk Therapy with Vera". We sit down with Vera Cheng to hear about her journey into her full-time practice, learn when you should seek out a therapist, and the importance of breaking stigmas in Asian Communities.Check out all things Vera hereFind her on IG @talktherapy.with.veraGet tickets to Camp Cove! the two-day BIPOC women's virtual retreat hereJoin our private Facebook group for community connection, support & exclusive updatesPurchase our "Forgotten Black women...
2021-08-2733 min
Diva Tonight with Carlene HumphreyCoping with Mental Health during Lockdown with Vera ChengOn this episode of Carlene Tonight- we are continuing the discussion on Mental HealthMental Health issues are at an all time high because we are spending more time alone with our thoughts, we are reflecting more.Vera Cheng, MSW, RSW Registered Social Worker, PsychotherapistTalk Therapy with Verahttps://www.talktherapywithvera.com/Please visit our website at www.divaontheradio.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradio/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DiivaontheradioCheck us out on...
2021-03-1230 min
Rua do MundoUE e as vacinas: O barato sai caroA janela da Rua do Mundo abre desta vez com vista para o todo da União Europeia (e não só). Falamos com Carlos Moedas, ex-Comissário Europeu e atualmente Administrador da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.Sugestões de Rui Tavares neste episódio: La Chine est-elle (encore) une civilisation? - Anne Cheng The Party That Failed: An Insider Breaks With Beijing - Cai XiaRua do Mundo é um programa de Susana Peralta e Bernardo Pires de Lima, Ana Santos Pinto, Sofia Lorena e Rui Tavares, com produção e edição de Marco António e apo...
2021-02-2256 min
Living a Better LifeEP 94 – A personal journey with Self CompassionIn this episode I interview Vera Cheng a psychotherapist with a personal history of mental health struggles which has turned into a passion for helping others and fostering more self compassion. She chats about her experience coming from an Asian culture and how that impacted her journey.
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2021-01-2541 min
Shaping the Shift PodcastDancing Through Change w/ Marina MagalhãesThis week we are Dancing Through Change with diasporic dance icon, Marina Magalhaes! Join us for this episode as we sway and move through the uncertainty with ease and passion. We can’t wait for you to listen! MARINA MAGALHÃES is border-crosser, bridge-builder, and dance-and-change-maker from Brazil, based in Los Angeles. Her unapologetically feminist and latinx work has been shared throughout Los Angeles (REDCAT Theater, Ford Amphitheatre, Zipper Concert Hall, Highways Performance Space, UCLA Fowler Museum, Blaktina Festival), San Francisco (CounterPulse, Yerba Buena Night, Dance Mission Theater), New York (Bowery Ballroom), Brazil (Universidade do Rio...
2020-07-171h 01
WMFAFinding Creative Freedom w. LIANA FINCK
Author photo by Jorge Colombo.
Episode 36Liana Finck’s new graphic memoir, Passing for Human, was published by Random House in September. Liana is a regular contributor to The New Yorker, The Awl, and Catapult. She is a recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship, a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, and a Six Points Fellowship for Emerging Jewish Artists. She has had artist residencies with the MacDowell Colony, Yaddo, the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, and Tablet magazine. Her first book, A Bintel Brief, was published in 2014.Discussed In This Episode“It...
2018-11-071h 01