#TBH Identity Unpacked

Have you ever felt alone, confused, and apologetic because you know something about yourself that is wired differently from other people? Mathilde did. In this episode, Mathilde shares her diagnosis journey, her perspective, experience as an autistic woman interacting with the world and herself. She points out that not all autism looks the same, and the representation of autism should be more dive...

In this episode, Abby shares her experience as a Latin American teacher in the US. When expressing her goals and beliefs for education, she takes an activist stance. She talks about her experiences of interacting with her students from immigrant backgrounds, her reflections on society and her position as a teacher. She believes, as a teacher, who is also a facilitator/mediator, it’s critical to be...

Life can be hard, but when it comes to relationships, it can be double the trouble or triple the strength. In this episode, Becky shares her experiences and mindset about relationships as a married woman, especially when this relationship is under the test of distance and uncertainty brought by travelling. She points out that since two people come into the relationship as two separate and differen...

Have you ever felt lost when you looked into the mirror and wondered “Who am I?” Knowing yourself, reflecting on the past and seeing how you carry the past into the future demands honesty with oneself. Sometimes, the past may be a lesson, a stepping stone, or a trap that hinders you from going forward. In episode 10, Pin opens up about her thoughts and journey of discovering the “trap” and struggl...

How and what people present themselves is greatly influenced by how they’re brought up and the environment around them. In episode 9, Bibi shares her thoughts and observations as a person who has double nationality which enables her to experience a different approach to the way of life. Also, how she encounters new and different cultures, and people from that identity position. Bibi experiences th...

You are about to hear a counter-story. “Where do I belong?” That is a question that many people ask themselves from time to time. Especially where you call home is highly diverse and has a long and complex past; especially confronting racial issues is part of your daily life. In episode 8, Isobel offers her experiences, thoughts, and, most importantly, her reflection on her standing/identity as a...

In episode 7, we dive into the challenge of building meaningful relationships as Erasmus students. Being famous for having the advantage of travelling and studying around Europe and experiencing different cultures and people, Erasmus Mundus seems like a great choice without flaws. However, in terms of forming relationships while we travel, Rin offers her honest experience and viewpoint on the bene...

In episode 6, we unpacked the identity of being a gay in the Chinese cultural context. I am honoured to have Otis on the podcast to talk about several different perspectives in regard to his personal experience and observation about the relationship between homosexuality and sex, and the journey he takes to find his identity. In this conversation, he also shares his insight on the categorisation/...

In episode 5, we talk about education! It’s always a pleasure to talk with a fellow educator. It’s like meeting a comrade on the same battlefield. I’m honoured to invite Je to share her experience as a primary school teacher in South Korea. In Je's opinion, being a primary school teacher in one's 20s can be both a blessing and a curse as well as a state where one must consciously push oneself ahea...

In episode 4, I’m very grateful to speak with Cecilie, who talks about the grieving and memorial journey she took with her family when they lost their father/ husband two years ago due to cancer. In this conversation, Cecilie shares many memories and stories full of joy and tears about her father. Death has always been a terrifying topic for many people, and grieving is often seen as a lonely and...

In episode 3, I’m honoured to invite Niels, a person with strong faith and rationality to talk about his identity as a converted young Catholic Christian living in western society, especially in France and Denmark where he is from and studied. With his double nationalities background, Niels can be more open to people who hold different values/ beliefs/ and traditions and put himself in their shoes...

In episode 2, I’m delighted to speak with Jounu, an ambitious, persistent and honest person. She is from India and currently pursuing a PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering in the UK. In this episode, she shares her mindset on achieving goals and her attitude along the journey. Also, she speaks about her relationship with her family, and how family plays a crucial role in her life, especially her m...

In episode 1, I have the great honour of speaking to Grace who was born in Scotland as a second-generation Hong Kong immigrant. In this wide-ranging talk, Grace shares openly about her struggle to find her identity between two different cultures and how being “different” in society has affected her childhood, friendships, family relationships and future professional development. Grace reminds peop...