On Identifying as an Asian Female

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05/24/20 • 26 min

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In this episode, Janice explores the topic of experiencing life embodying the Asian female identity. Whether you identify as an Asian female or not, this discussion on internalizing the identities we inherit from the world – which ultimately shape our deepest self-beliefs – is relevant for anyone who wants to dig past the layers of socially prescribed expectations and uncover their authentic selves.
Originally published: February 14, 2018
Read Janice's 4-years-later reflections on the episode here: "S1 | EP6: On Asian Identity, Solidarity, and Fetishization" (The Soul's Work Blog)
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Show notes:

1:06: How our identities shape us
4:05: My identities – my parents’ background and my relationship with Korean culture
5:28: My experiences of “otherness” and racism
7:18: Stereotypes and expectations of being an Asian female
9:55: Lack of representation of Asian folks in media, work, the outdoors, and the spiritual space
11:56: Experiencing internalized oppression as an Asian female
13:44: Not being taken seriously because of our Asian female identity
15:23: The importance of seeing more women who look like me in media and podcasting
16:43: How internalized oppression has affected my spiritual growth and being my authentic self
20:59: Who I am outside of my Asian female identities
21:58: Really getting down to our core, authentic selves removed of identity
23:16: Why we need to have this conversation before saying “All Lives Matter”

Connect with me:

Instagram: @janicehoimages | @janicehocounselling
Facebook: @thesoulsworkpodcast
Email: [email protected]

Listen to all The Soul's Work Podcast episodes: www.thesoulsworkpodcast.com
Show notes:

1:06: How our identities shape us
4:05: My identities – my parents’ background and my relationship with Korean culture
5:28: My experiences of “otherness” and racism
7:18: Stereotypes and expectations of being an Asian female
9:55: Lack of representation of Asian folks in media, work, the outdoors, and the spiritual space
11:56: Experiencing internalized oppression as an Asian female
13:44: Not being taken seriously because of our Asian female identity
15:23: The importance of seeing more women who look like me in media and podcasting
16:43: How internalized oppression has affected my spiritual growth and being my authentic self
20:59: Who I am outside of my Asian female identities
21:58: Really getting down to our core, authentic selves removed of identity
23:16: Why we need to have this conversation before saying “All Lives Matter”

Previous Episode

What Are Your Core Values?

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In this episode, Janice discusses how we can explore our core values to get clear on which principles we want steering our ship (ya know, the ship of life). She discusses two areas in everyday life – relationships and money – where understanding our core values can help in making important decisions.
Originally published: February 6, 2018
Read Janice's 4-years-later reflections on the episode here: "S1 | EP5: Which Values Are Guiding Your Life?" (The Soul's Work Blog)
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Connect with me:

Instagram: @janicehoimages | @janicehocounselling
Facebook: @thesoulsworkpodcast
Email: [email protected]

Listen to all The Soul's Work Podcast episodes: www.thesoulsworkpodcast.com

Show notes:

3:17: Tips for identifying your core values
5:35: Navigating relationships with your values
9:10: Core values in money and work
12:20: Your soul’s homework + a quote to inspire you to stand in your core values

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