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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E10: Practice Tip--Disconnect From Your Phone!
Healing Out Lao'd
08/11/19 • 7 min
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
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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!
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:
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!!!
E8: Practice Tip--Connecting w/Mother Nature
Healing Out Lao'd
06/26/19 • 5 min
Listen 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
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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!!!
E5: Binly Phounsiri on Becoming a Community Leader & "Big Brother" + Connecting Talents thru Music/Dance/Writing
Healing Out Lao'd
05/06/19 • 81 min
MEET HOL GUEST: Krysada “Binly” Phounsiri
In 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 winning poet, and an avid photographer based in San Diego. His dance resume includes various competition wins around the globe, performing a year long stint in Las Vegas, dancing / choreographing on movie sets, and other numerous creative projects. His work has appeared previously in publications such as the Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center’s national photo project “A Day In the Life of Asian America”. His recent series "Beauty Beyond Scars" is featured in various blogs/content sites including The Getty and The Phoblographer. He debuted his first book of poetry in April 2015, titled "Dance Among Elephants". The book is a poetic journey of identity, family, homeland, love, and dance.
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 BINLY:
Instagram
Twitter
Snap Pilots (website)
Snap Pilots Instagram
REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Sahtu Press (website)
Sahtu Press Instagram
Sahtu Press Twitter
Lao San Diego (LAOSD) Instagram
Lao American Writers Summit
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" @LaosSupply for 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].
E4: #HealingTheHealer-- Wanda Pathomrit on healing as individual/personal + overcoming Thai 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!!!
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.
#COVID19 Series, E1: Jennifer Xyooj on mask making + wellness practices from a public health lens
Healing Out Lao'd
05/04/20 • 44 min
#COVID19 SERIES, E1: Jennifer Xyooj on mask making + wellness practices from a public health lens
HOL 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 works to support communities thrive. Jennifer identifies as a Hmong American and holds a Master’s in Public Health in Community Health Sciences and a specialization in Health Education/Promotion.
As someone who is informed in the field of public health, Jennifer shares her own experiences of staying informed and how to make the best out of challenging situations. Some topics covered in this episode include: important health care precautions as advised by the Center for Disease Control, best foods to strengthen immunity, how to reduce stress through a variety of wellness practices, and her recent passions to support communities via face mask making.
Tune into this uplifting conversation between Rita and Jennifer today to get a breath of fresh air during #COVID19!!!
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Please leave HOL a 5-star rating and a positive review to support the #LaoHealingMovement flourish!!! KOP JAIII LAI DERRR P'NONG!!! (THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FAM!)
REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Purchase Face Masks by Jennifer
COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Protect Yourself
Antioxidants and Free Radicals
Foods to Boost Your Immune System
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.
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!
E14: Practice Tip--aka "Tip of Joy" and Poetry Reading
Healing Out Lao'd
09/30/19 • 9 min
Listen 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:
Check 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
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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 here.
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!
#HealingTheHealer
MEET HOL GUEST: AMARACHI ANAKARAONYE
In 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 love for audio storytelling via podcasting!
In 2017, Amarachi founded The Fragmented Whole, a bimonthly podcast series that examines how the brokenness within such formalized systems as politics, education, and health, are reflected simultaneously within our relationship with ourself. The Fragmented Whole uplifts the narratives of individuals and collectives pushing against such systemic disparities to promote wholeness through research, service, innovation, and/or education.
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TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY! (10 min)
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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 AMARACHI:
Amarachi’s Website
Amarachi’s Instagram
Amarachi’s Twitter
Amarachi’s LinkedIn
Amarachi’s Facebook
The Fragmented Whole Podcast Website
TFW Instagram
TFW Twitter
TFW Facebook
REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Sojourner Truth
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill McNair Scholars Program
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.
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!
*SPECIAL KOP JAI & THANKS* to KITS Creativ for designing HOL's website & sponsoring this episode*
E0: Practice Tip--deep breathing techniques
Healing Out Lao'd
03/04/19 • 5 min
Join 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
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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 to subscribe on iTunes + Spotify + Google Play + Stitcher in order to get the latest feeds and updates. As a brand new podcast, 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 Lao America 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.
REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Healing Justice Podcast
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @healingoutlaod & like our Facebook page "Healing Out Lao'd"
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!!!
E2: Practice Tip--Music That Moves Your Soul by DJ Miss Joy
Healing Out Lao'd
04/03/19 • 61 min
Listen 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 DJs----
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!!!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Healing Out Lao'd have?
Healing Out Lao'd currently has 69 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 11 days, 1 hour.
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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