Asians Episodes

July 30, 2024

50 I Caring for Korean American Patients: Beyond Kimchi and K-pop

Summary: We explore the experiences of Korean immigrants with Cheryl Lee, the chief executive director of the Korean Women's Association. We discuss the historical waves of Korean immigration, the pivotal role of Korean churc...

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Feb. 21, 2024

40 I 50 Years Later—Michael Byun Reflects on ACRS Approach to Address…

Summary: We dive deep into the nuanced world of healthcare interpretation and cultural competency with Michael Byun , exploring the critical role language and cultural understanding play in delivering care to diverse communit...

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Feb. 7, 2024

39 I The Founding of Asian Counseling & Referral Services (ACRS): A …

Summary: On this episode, we interview Theresa Fujiwara , co-founder of the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS). We discuss the grassroots origins of ACRS and its pivotal role in providing culturally responsive menta...

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Nov. 27, 2023

34 I Filipinos— Beyond the Rice Cooker: Cuisine and Cultural Values o…

In this episode, host Raj Sundar engages in a conversation with Devin, a dedicated community organizer within the Filipino-American community, exploring the intersection of nutrition and cultural values within healthcare. Raj...

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Nov. 20, 2023

33 I Filipinos— The Story of the "Forgotten Asians" (and how did we g…

In this episode, host Raj Sundar explores the history and experiences of Filipino Americans in the healthcare profession with guest Devin Cabanilla. Together, they discuss the complex identities of Filipino Americans shaped b...

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Feb. 27, 2023

14 I Chinese–How do you support someone through their "immigrant sorr…

Ron Chew is an activist and changemaker. Since the mid-1970s, he has worked as editor of the International Examiner , director of the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific Experience, and as the executive director of the Inte...

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Feb. 7, 2023

13 I Chinese–Do you REALLY know how to talk about food as medicine (R…

Ruolan Liu is a primary care physician who was born in Chengdu, China and immigrated to Portland, Oregon, with her parents when she was 9 years old. She spent the next two decades falling in love with the community, the …

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Jan. 24, 2023

12 I Chinese—Don't tell me that you don't know what a "twinkie" means…

Dr. Connie So joins us today to talk about the history of the Chinese American history. Dr. Connie So, an immigrant from Hong Kong, grew up in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. She has taught at UC Berkeley, UC Davis and …

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Jan. 9, 2023

11 I Cambodians—Do you know what happens to unprocessed trauma? (Jenn…

This is Part II of our conversation on the Cambodian community with Jennifer Huong, a DSHS-certified Khmer interpreter and one of the founders of the Khmer Health Board Member. She was born in Kampong Cham, raised in Phnom Pe...

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Dec. 14, 2022

10 I Cambodians—Let's talk about the Khmer Rouge, (James Heng)

Part I of our conversation on the Cambodian community with James Heng, a DSHS-certified Khmer interpreter and Khmer Health Board Member. In his free time, he organizes concerts and entertains the Khmer community in WA state. ...

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Nov. 14, 2022

9 I Indians—Is Rice really THAT bad for you? (Avantika Waring)

This is part II of our conversation with Dr. Avantika Waring. Avantika is an Endocrinologist focusing on caring for people living with diabetes. She has worked with patients in various clinical settings for over 15 years and ...

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Oct. 20, 2022

8 I Indians—Why is the Indian Diaspora so large? (Amy Bhatt)

Amy Bhatt, Ph.D. is a writer, educator, and content creator. She received her B.A. in Political Science and Women’s Studies from Emory University and her Ph.D. in Feminist Studies from the University of Washington in Seattle,...

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