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We All Got Problems!We all got... Searching for Home and our BIPOC Full Selves (with Sideah Alladice)✿ Guest: Sideah Alladice✿ SummaryIn this episode, Zoe sits down with Sideah Alladice, a BIPOC, queer, neurodivergent creative who has lived across multiple countries and navigated a variety of creative careers. Sideah shares her journey of unmasking, embracing her self-identified autistic traits, and finding a deep sense of home and belonging in New York City.Together, they explore identity, intersectionality, embodiment, and the challenges (and beauty) of showing up fully in a world that often asks us to fragment ourselves. This conversation is honest, expansive, and full of the kind of real talk that...2025-06-1646 minWe All Got Problems!Love Your BIPOC Self! Embodiment + Healing with Dr. Juliet HwangIn this episode of We All Got Problems, Somatic Therapist Zoe Ho and Dr. Juliet Hwang—pediatrician, mindfulness teacher, and all-around powerhouse share a soul-nourishing convo on healing, embodiment, and Queer, BIPOC identity 🌱Together, they unpack: 🌿 Intergenerational trauma & the body 💃 The power of music and dance for healing 🏳️🌈 Navigating BIPOC + queer identity 🧘♀️ How Qigong & mindfulness foster self-awareness 🌺 Honouring ancestors, gratitude, and community care 🛑 The need for boundaries and self-compassion in healthcare... and much more!Dr. Hwang’s journey is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the beauty of reclaiming joy through embodied practices.Tap in, breathe deep...2025-05-0840 minWe All Got Problems!We all got... MINDFULNESS! (for Stressed Teens and Hot Mess Adults)Adulting is hard. Teen angst is real. And mindfulness? It might just be the life raft we all need. In this episode, host Zoe Ho sits down with Dr. Dzung Vo, a leading expert in adolescent health and mindfulness, to explore how meditation and emotional regulation can help young people (and those “adulting”) navigate stress, anxiety, and the chaos of growing up. They dive into the MARS-A program, the science behind mindfulness, and how the Breathr app is making these practices more accessible to teens. Plus, Dr. Vo shares his personal journey into mindfulness—spoiler: it involves zen master Thich...2025-03-1342 minWe All Got Problems!We all got... PATRIARCHY!✿SummaryS1 E5: Smashing the Patriarchy (with Music & Wisdom!)Zoe and the incredible Vidya Rao dive into voice, self-expression, and how to overcome the weight of societal expectations on women. Vidya, Thumri singer, feminist researcher and wise crone, opens up about high-functioning depression, resilience, and the healing power of music. They explore aging with grace, embracing contradictions, and the deep need for community. Get ready for an inspiring, thought-provoking ride—because smashing the patriarchy (since the 70s) sounds even better with a soundtrack! 🎶💥✿KeywordsVidya Rao, Thumri, feminism, voice, self-expression, aging, community, m...2025-02-2158 minWe All Got Problems!We all got... BIPOC Mental Health: Love, Imposter Syndrome + IntersectionalityIn this episode, Zoe and her comedian/ BIPOC advocate friends – Aliocha (educator), Arya (musician) and Katrina (artist and community organizer) – take you on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey where comedy, identity, and the immigrant experience collide. From using humour as a survival tool to cracking open hard truths, they dive deep into navigating cultural expectations, battling generational trauma, and facing that nagging imposter syndrome—especially in BIPOC communities. The group redefines success beyond the typical capitalist grind, celebrating the power of community and "lowercase love" instead of the usual metrics. Packed with laughs, raw insights, and moments of self-reflection, this e...2025-01-1556 minWe All Got Problems!We all got... BIPOC Mental Health: Love, Imposter Syndrome + IntersectionalityIn this episode, Zoe and her comedian/ BIPOC advocate friends – Aliocha (educator), Arya (musician) and Katrina (artist and community organizer) – take you on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey where comedy, identity, and the immigrant experience collide. From using humour as a survival tool to cracking open hard truths, they dive deep into navigating cultural expectations, battling generational trauma, and facing that nagging imposter syndrome—especially in BIPOC communities. The group redefines success beyond the typical capitalist grind, celebrating the power of community and "lowercase love" instead of the usual metrics. Packed with laughs, raw insights, and moments of self-reflection, this e...2025-01-1556 minWe All Got Problems!We all got... PARENTS!✿✿✿summary
In this cosy conversation, therapists Zoe Ho and Jane Ngo explore the complexities of parental relationships, especially from BIPOC lived experiences, the emotional impact of childhood experiences, and the journey towards healing and self-acceptance. They discuss the importance of acknowledging feelings towards parents, the influence of cultural expectations, and the significance of reparenting oneself. They emphasize the need for embodiment, self-compassion, understanding, and community support in the healing process, while also addressing the challenges of letting go of blame and embracing personal growth. Special appearance by Ms. Coco, who is pawsome.
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www.avalot...2024-11-2745 minWe All Got Problems!We all got... AUTISM!✿Summary✿
In this episode of 'We All Got Problems', clinical counsellors Zoe Ho and Kristy Hourd delve into the complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the lived experiences of autistic individuals. They discuss the challenges faced by those on the spectrum, including societal expectations, emotional sensitivity, and the importance of community support. Kristy shares her personal journey of understanding her own neurodivergence and emphasizes the strengths that come with being autistic. The conversation highlights the need for a more inclusive society that accommodates diverse sensory needs and reframes autism as a difference and a superhuman trait, rather than a de...2024-11-2749 minWe All Got Problems!We all got... JOURNALS!Zoe and stand up comedian Andrea Feltrin dive into writing, humour, and personal growth. Discover the therapeutic aspects of journaling, community and queer comedy. Joking about perfectionism, vulnerability and how to mine one's trauma for gold, they navigate the challenges and joys of self-expression, ultimately celebrating embracing your unique narrative.
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