111: Asian Visibility and the Power of Psychedelics with Dr. Jennifer Chain
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05/15/24 • 64 min
In this episode, Jennifer opens up about her journey and challenges with imposter syndrome and visibility. We dive into her upbringing and Chinese cultural background that shaped her experiences with imposter syndrome and identity issues. From moving across countries to surviving a chaotic & abusive home, she provides powerful insights into breaking free from survival mode and embracing authenticity. We also explore the taboo topic of psychedelics within the Asian community, as she shares her experiences with these medicines and their profound impact on her healing journey.
You don’t want to miss this powerful conversation on visibility, psychedelics, and belonging - join us!
We dive into:
- Jennifer’s Chinese upbringing and its impact on her identity
- Exploring the roles of upbringing, cultural background & identity in imposter syndrome
- Her time in the troupe, “Theater of the Oppressed”
- Breaking the “survival mode” pattern
- Asian visibility & spirituality
- Her experience with various psychedelics and the importance of having a guide
- And more
Dr. Jennifer Chain is a Licensed Psychologist and the owner of Thrive for the People, a group mental health practice in Seattle, WA. Her practice specializes in working with helpers, givers and fixers who are ready to focus on their own needs and create nourishing relationships. She was born in China and immigrated to the US with her parents when she was a child. Growing up across cultures with an interracial family and struggling with her own mental health concerns sparked her curiosity about psychology. The word psychology comes from the word psyche and the suffix ology, which means “the study of the soul/life.” She felt called to deeply understand people’s souls and the meaning of life. Specifically, she wanted to understand how people overcame challenges, healed their pain, and ultimately transformed through adversity.
Connect with Jennifer:
Website: www.thriveforthepeople.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_for_the_people/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065561768188
Join my FREE 5-day workshop, “Activate Your Authenticity”, May 27 to the 31st: https://pohongyu.ac-page.com/activate-your-authenticity
Connect with me and let’s go deeper:
Website: https://www.pohongyu.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/
In this episode, Jennifer opens up about her journey and challenges with imposter syndrome and visibility. We dive into her upbringing and Chinese cultural background that shaped her experiences with imposter syndrome and identity issues. From moving across countries to surviving a chaotic & abusive home, she provides powerful insights into breaking free from survival mode and embracing authenticity. We also explore the taboo topic of psychedelics within the Asian community, as she shares her experiences with these medicines and their profound impact on her healing journey.
You don’t want to miss this powerful conversation on visibility, psychedelics, and belonging - join us!
We dive into:
- Jennifer’s Chinese upbringing and its impact on her identity
- Exploring the roles of upbringing, cultural background & identity in imposter syndrome
- Her time in the troupe, “Theater of the Oppressed”
- Breaking the “survival mode” pattern
- Asian visibility & spirituality
- Her experience with various psychedelics and the importance of having a guide
- And more
Dr. Jennifer Chain is a Licensed Psychologist and the owner of Thrive for the People, a group mental health practice in Seattle, WA. Her practice specializes in working with helpers, givers and fixers who are ready to focus on their own needs and create nourishing relationships. She was born in China and immigrated to the US with her parents when she was a child. Growing up across cultures with an interracial family and struggling with her own mental health concerns sparked her curiosity about psychology. The word psychology comes from the word psyche and the suffix ology, which means “the study of the soul/life.” She felt called to deeply understand people’s souls and the meaning of life. Specifically, she wanted to understand how people overcame challenges, healed their pain, and ultimately transformed through adversity.
Connect with Jennifer:
Website: www.thriveforthepeople.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_for_the_people/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065561768188
Join my FREE 5-day workshop, “Activate Your Authenticity”, May 27 to the 31st: https://pohongyu.ac-page.com/activate-your-authenticity
Connect with me and let’s go deeper:
Website: https://www.pohongyu.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/
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Schedule a clarity call with me: https://bigredalchemy.as.me/claritycall
Connect with me and let’s go deeper:
Website: https://www.pohongyu.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/
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- And more
Join my FREE 5-day workshop, “Activate Your Authenticity”, May 27 to the 31st: https://pohongyu.ac-page.com/activate-your-authenticity
Connect with me and let’s go deeper:
Website: https://www.pohongyu.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/
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