Healing Out Lao'd
Rita Phetmixay
Created/Hosted by Rita Phetmixay (she/they), MA, LCSW, Licensed Psychotherapist, Wellness Coach, and Independent Audio Producer. Healing Out Lao'd explores the intersections of Lao diaspora storytelling x healing x tools for sustainability. While this show centers the Lao and broader Southeast Asian diaspora experience, anyone can benefit from this resource, especially those in the margins including BIPOC (Black Indigenous Persons of Color), survivors, thrivers, healers, movement builders, and so forth. In order to highlight the nuances of the diverse Lao diaspora experience, HOL casts diverse perspectives of what it means to be an (adult) child of refugees while also inspiring a new generation of folx to heal and move forward with their lives. This is one project to expand visions of the overall #LaoHealingMovement !!!
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E12: Tina Maharath on unraveling family secrets + navigating the Ohio State Senate as the first Lao & Asian American woman senator
Healing Out Lao'd
08/25/19 • 57 min
MEET HOL GUEST: Tina Maharath
In 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.
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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. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)
CONNECT WITH TINA:
INSTAGRAMFACEBOOK SENATOR FACEBOOKTWITTERSENATOR TWITTERWEBSITEREFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Hell-Bent Feminist She-DevilsOhio University
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Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook
All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal AND/OR Venmo and write in the description “#HOLdonation”.
HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!
FEEDBACK:
There will be a listener survey launched by Episode 13 that will be posted on HOL’s website to improve your experience. Should you have any immediate questions, feedback and/or would like to suggest people/topics/issues to be repped on this platform, please send an email to [email protected]
E37: Dr. Phitsamay Sychitkokhong Uy on Navigating Public Education System as the first Lao American Refugee Harvard EDD Graduate
Healing Out Lao'd
11/14/24 • 77 min
This 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. Phitsamay on her foodie IG @funfriendsnfood and/or email her at [email protected] to connect!
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HOL is a podcast and virtual practice space exploring Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability. Learn more at www.healingoutlaod.org
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Music: Andrew David Vilaythong
E36: Sabaidee Fest Reflections (Part 2) ft. Somlit, Joy, and Susan
Healing Out Lao'd
12/01/23 • 29 min
On 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 first Sabaidee Fest from these unique lens, this episode is for you!!!
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HOL is a podcast and virtual practice space exploring Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability. Learn more at healingoutlaod.org
Support HOL by leaving us a 5-star rating and a positive review to help this space flourish!!!
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SUSTAIN HOL:
Help sustain this space for future generations by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR by making a one-time donation via PayPal and write in the description “#HOLdonation”
JOIN THE COMMUNITY of HOL @healingoutlaod on all major streaming and social media platforms including Instagram & Twitter & Facebook. Who are you and what is your story as a child of the Lao diaspora? Comment/share and let us know!!!
Music: Andrew David Vilaythong
Logo design: Salong Namsa of Laos Supply
Website: KitsCreativ (Tony Innouvong x La Keodouangkham)
HOL Advisory Board: Wanda Pathomrit, Saengthong Douangdara, Kulap Vilaysack
E24.2: Mother X Daughter Reconciliation (Part 2)
Healing Out Lao'd
05/17/20 • 114 min
E24.2: MOTHER X DAUGHTER RECONCILIATION PART 2
Introducing 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 long time coming and both have equally shared their truths to illuminate a much overshadowed dialogue between refugee parents and their American-born children.
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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!)
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook! Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal AND/OR Venmo and write in the description “#HOLdonation”.
HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!
E4: #HealingTheHealer-- Wanda Pathomrit on healing as individual/personal + overcoming immigrant familial conflicts
Healing Out Lao'd
04/22/19 • 73 min
#HealingTheHealer
MEET 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 special in a way that she holds a space to nurture authentic growth for all individuals that cross her life--especially for Rita!
Wanda identifies as a daughter of Thai immigrants, mental health psychotherapist, and activist. Her formal degrees are a Masters of Social Welfare and a Master of Arts in Asian American Studies and she is currently employed at the Asian American Pacific Counseling Treatment Center in San Fernando Valley.
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. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)
CONNECT WITH WANDA:
Email: [email protected]
Asian American Pacific Counseling Treatment Center @San Fernando Valley #818-267-1107
REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Poem by Third Eye ThirstWong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Thai Community Development Center
Laos Angeles
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook
All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal.
HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupplyfor the beautiful logo design!
*SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS* to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*
To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!
E3: Practice Tip--Listen to a Poem: "Bloom" by Alina
Healing Out Lao'd
04/18/19 • 8 min
Listen 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
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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 and to share a positive review to help us sustain and continue! Please join Rita in helping sustain and promote visibility of the Lao diaspora and SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW now!
All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Follow us @healingoutlaod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out HOL's brand new website as well: www.healingoutlaod.org and sign-up for the email list to receive quarterly newsletters about what's healing in our community!
**Website designed by @KITSCreativ**
HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!
To provide feedback, let us know of current issues/topics you'd like to bring up and/or suggest people to be guests on this podcast, you may send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your voice!!!
FINAL 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 empowerment through journaling and meditative practices.
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HOL is a podcast and virtual practice space exploring Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability. Learn more at healingoutlaod.org
Support HOL by leaving us a 5-star rating and a positive review to help this space flourish!!!
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SUSTAIN HOL:
Help sustain this space for future generations by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR by making a one-time donation via PayPal and write in the description “#HOLdonation”
JOIN THE COMMUNITY of HOL @healingoutlaod on all major streaming and social media platforms including Instagram & Twitter & Facebook. Who are you and what is your story as a child of the Lao diaspora? Comment/share and let us know!!!
Music & Audio Editing: Andrew David Vilaythong
Logo design: Salong Namsa of Laos Supply
Website: KitsCreativ (Tony Innouvong x La Keodouangkham)
HOL Advisory Board: Wanda Pathomrit, Saengthong Douangdara, Kulap Vilaysack
Huge KOP JAI to Critical Refugee Studies Collective (with assistance from JoJo Ramirez) for funding SZN2.0 episodes. The Critical Refugee Studies Collective envisions a world where all refugees are treated and embraced as fellow human beings with all fundamental rights and privileges.
Episode 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.
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CONNECT WITH CHRISTY:
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SUBSCRIBE x FOLLOW x RATE x REVIEW!
HOL is a podcast and virtual practice space exploring Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability. Learn more at healingoutlaod.org
Support HOL by leaving us a 5-star rating and a positive review to help this space flourish!!!
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SUSTAIN HOL:
Help sustain this space for future generations by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR by making a one-time donation via PayPal and write in the description “#HOLdonation”
JOIN THE COMMUNITY of HOL @healingoutlaod on all major streaming and social media platforms including Instagram & Twitter & Facebook. Who are you and what is your story as a child of the Lao diaspora? Comment/share and let us know!!!
Music & Audio Editing: Andrew David Vilaythong
Logo design: Salong Namsa of Laos Supply
Website: KitsCreativ (Tony Innouvong x La Keodouangkham)
HOL Advisory Board: Wanda Pathomrit, Saengthong Douangdara, Kulap Vilaysack
Huge KOP JAI to Critical Refugee Studies Collective (with assistance from JoJo Ramirez) for funding SZN2.0 episodes. The Critical Refugee Studies Collective envisions a world where all refugees are treated and embraced as fellow human beings with all fundamental rights and privileges.
E30: Lina V Luangrath on overcoming domestic violence, finding inner liberation thru music, & meeting Lao ancestors for the first time
Healing Out Lao'd
12/05/21 • 74 min
This 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 oxtail stew.
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CONTENT WARNING:
This episode mentions content on childhood developmental trauma, domestic violence/abuse, depression, grief, and loss. Please take care of yourselves before deciding to listen.
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
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CONNECT WITH LINA:
@linavmusic Instagram
@linavmusic Facebook
Website
Spotify
YouTube
SoundCloud
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SUBSCRIBE x FOLLOW x RATE x REVIEW!
HOL is a podcast and virtual practice space exploring Lao diaspora storytelling, healing, and tools for sustainability. Learn more at healingoutlaod.org
Support HOL by leaving us a 5-star rating and a positive review to help this space flourish!!!
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SUSTAIN HOL:
Help sustain this space for future generations by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR by making a one-time donation via PayPal and write in the description “#HOLdonation”
JOIN THE COMMUNITY of HOL @healingoutlaod on all major streaming and social media platforms including Instagram & Twitter & Facebook. Who are you and what is your story as a child of the Lao diaspora? Comment/share and let us know!!!
Music & Audio Editing: Andrew David Vilaythong
Logo design: Salong Namsa of Laos Supply
Website: KitsCreativ (Tony Innouvong x La Keodouangkham)
HOL Advisory Board: Wanda Pathomrit, Saengthong Douangdara, Kulap Vilaysack
Huge KOP JAI to Critical Refugee Studies Collective (with assistance from JoJo Ramirez) for funding SZN2.0 episodes. The Critical Refugee Studies Collective envisions a world where all refugees are treated and embraced as fellow human beings with all fundamental rights and privileges.
E13: Practice Tip--Calm, Clear, and Ready Meditation
Healing Out Lao'd
09/16/19 • 8 min
Listen 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
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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. KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)
All costs going towards this podcast are out-of-pocket. Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Follow us @healingoutlaod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Check out HOL's brand new website as well: www.healingoutlaod.org and sign-up for the email list to receive quarterly newsletters about what's healing in our community!
HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Healing Out Lao'd have?
Healing Out Lao'd currently has 62 episodes available.
What topics does Healing Out Lao'd cover?
The podcast is about Healing, Society & Culture, Resilience, Empowerment, Mental Health, Justice, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Relationships, Bipoc and Sustainability.
What is the most popular episode on Healing Out Lao'd?
The episode title 'E33: Christy Innouvong-Thornton on experiences of growing up without her Lao Isan parents + moving beyond narratives of forced resilience & giving back through Southeast Asian foodways' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Healing Out Lao'd?
The average episode length on Healing Out Lao'd is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of Healing Out Lao'd released?
Episodes of Healing Out Lao'd are typically released every 10 days.
When was the first episode of Healing Out Lao'd?
The first episode of Healing Out Lao'd was released on Feb 16, 2019.
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