If you’ve watched Netflix’s Beef, you know it’s not just about a road rage incident gone too far. Beneath the chaos lies a powerful story about pain, unmet needs, and the systems—family, culture, and society—that shape how we relate to ourselves and each other. Read more about how this show displays how unresolved pain often leaks into our relationships, our work, and our sense of self-worth.

What does it mean to truly flourish as a human being? I do not there is one way to achieve human flourishing. Explore the multidimensional nature of human flourishing through my current lens of anthropology—integrating mind, body, spirit, and social context. Learn how internal healing, relational safety, and meaning-making lead to a life fully alive.

Explore how body image issues uniquely impact Asian American women through the lens of cultural identity, media stereotypes, and mental health stigma—and why culturally competent therapy is essential for healing.

Showing up for your community may look different for every individual. Here is how I am navigating the line between professionalism and showing up authentically to create community on social media as a therapist.

A culturally informed look at how Asian American families shape emotional development—and why understanding emotional socialization matters for intergenerational healing.