A podcast exploring identity, mental health, culture, faith, and human stories from the in-between.

뇌성마비를 가진 코미디언 손예희. 미국에서 자란 이야기, 가족과 사랑, 장애에 대한 솔직한 생각까지—웃기지만 결코 가볍지만은 않은 그녀의 이야기를 들어봅니다. “내 인생이 곧 개그!”Comedian Yehee Son shares her story of growing up in the U.S., family, cerebral palsy, love, and learning to laugh through life. Honest, funny, and unapologetically herself—this is Yehee’s story. Guest: Yehee Son https://www.i...

Nancy Lee is a Korean American stand-up comedian, actor, and dating coach who turns culture, relationships, and everyday life into comedy.https://www.instagram.com/thenancyjlee/A Bay Area native and San Francisco-based performer, Nancy has been featured on HBO Max’s Ha Festival and the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival, where she was the only woman to make the final showcase. In this episode of Take...

What happens when you spend years pursuing a Ph. D., only to realize academia may not be the path you’re meant to follow? In this episode, I sit down with Summer Kim, a strategic researcher with a Ph. D. in Consumer Behavior, who made the bold transition from academia to industry. As a Third Culture Kid (TCK), Summer has spent her life navigating different cultures and environments—experiences tha...

갱년기, 왜 이렇게 힘들까? 증상부터 해결 방법까지열감, 불면, 감정 기복, 피로감…갱년기, 왜 이렇게 힘들까요?이번 에피소드에서는 산부인과 전문의이자 임상심리사인 이예지 선생님과 함께 갱년기의 다양한 증상과 몸과 마음의 변화, 그리고 건강하게 관리하는 방법에 대해 이야기합니다.🩺 갱년기 증상 평가하기https://testjiji.medicaltica.com/self-test📍 진료: 서울미즈병원예약 시 “갱년기 증상 상담”을 원한다고 말씀하...

In this episode of Take 1.5 Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Raymond Chang, president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, pastor, writer, and ministry leader, to explore what Scripture says about living faithfully in politically and socially divided times. We talk about the difference between being political and being biblical, how Christians can engage difficult issues without losing co...

In this episode of Take 1.5 Podcast, we sit down with Sue Yi, a creative arts therapist who has dedicated her career to helping children and families heal through creativity. Growing up as an immigrant child in Queens, New York, Sue Yi understands firsthand the challenges of navigating identity, belonging, and cultural expectations. She shares how her own story shaped her calling and discusses her...

In this episode of Take 1.5 , we meet a woman whose journey from Tanzania to South Korea became far more than an international move. It became a calling. After leaving Tanzania in 2009 to pursue higher education in Korea, she found herself building a life between two cultures—and ultimately becoming a bridge between them. Today, she works in public relations, translation, interpretation, and diplo...

We all know sleep matters—but most of us don't realize just how much it affects our brain, mental health, and long-term health. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hyun Kim, a clinical psychologist and researcher at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, to explore the science of sleep. We discuss why quality sleep is essential, how poor sleep impacts memory, mood, and overall health, and...

What does it mean to create something that lasts for generations? In this episode of Take 1.5, I sit down with Jane Dua, founder of NUNCHI, a Korean-American fine jewelry brand redefining what modern heirlooms can be. Jane shares her journey as a Korean American entrepreneur, the inspiration behind building a jewelry company rooted in both heritage and contemporary design, and how culture continue...

장애인과 함께 사회를 섬김니다캐롤라니나 밀알 선교단 704-860-1388 charlotte@wheatmission.orgPastor Steve Lee is the Director of Carolina Milal, a ministry serving individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the Charlotte community. A pastor, husband, and father of three, Steve has dedicated his life to building communities where every person is seen, valued, and supported. Steve&#39...

What does it really take to stand out in private boarding school admissions? In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Kim — 🇺🇸 U.S. middle school math teacher & education consultant — to talk about boarding school admissions, extracurricular activities, and what schools are actually looking for in students today.🏫 Public & private school consulting📚 Extracurricular activity advising🍎 Onl...

In this episode, I sit down with Susie Runkle, a Korean American Christian life coach, daughter of the King, wife, and mother of two teenage daughters, for an honest conversation about healing, anger, resentment, and emotional freedom. Susie shares her personal journey of working through childhood wounds, shame, and suppressed emotions while learning how to “adult” with peace and self-awareness. W...

When “I’m fine” stops being true, what’s the next step? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jang Cho, MD, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, to talk about how to recognize when you need help, what kind of support actually makes sense, and how to ask for it—even when it feels uncomfortable. We get into the gray areas: therapy vs. medication, what to do if cost is a barrier, and w...

왠지 말하기 어려운 얘기들: 성, 수치심, 그리고 신앙 What We Don’t Talk About: Sex, Shame, and Sunday Faith In this episode, we gently step into the conversations we tend to avoid—sex, shame, and faith. Topics that are deeply connected, yet often left unspoken. Roy, a licensed marriage and family therapist and former pastor, brings a unique perspective shaped by years of working with sexual addictio...

Let's Talk 마음이야기 EP 01- Mental Health SeriesMy first guest, Dr. Hyun Kim, clinical psychologist, researcher at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and author of Boundaries (Korean), shares a powerful conversation on expectations, responsibility, and finding your voice as someone living between cultures. We talk about the cost of staying silent, the mental load that follows us into adul...

Sylvia Kim knows how to build something that lasts. For over 25 years, she led Mom & I magazine, growing it into a trusted voice within the Korean American community. As a single mother, she built both a career and a community rooted in trust and connection. In this episode, we talk about reinvention, cross-cultural leadership, and what it takes to start a new chapter after decades in one path...

Women Entrepreneurs 3 Today’s guest, Sheena Yap Chan, has spent years exploring that question. She’s a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and host of The Tao of Self-Confidence podcast, where she’s interviewed over 800 women about self-worth, visibility, and leadership. Through her work — including her books The Tao of Self-Confidence and Bridging the Confidence Gap — Sheena helps women move from s...

Carol Pak is the Founder & CEO of Sool, the parent company of Makku, and a mother of two young children, balancing boardrooms and bedtime stories. Raised in a supportive and loving Korean family in New York, Carol grew up inspired to lead. That early foundation — family first, work hard, dream big — shaped her path from corporate innovation to entrepreneurship. Before launching Sool in 2017, s...

In this episode, we talk with Evelyn Moon, founder, mother, mentor, and a Korean American lawyer who grew up speaking Korean as her first language. She shares the challenges of becoming an attorney while navigating cultural barriers, raising a child, and leading her own firm. Evelyn opens up about the reality of work-life balance as a working mom, and why she’s passionate about mentoring the next...

Haley, a Brooklyn-based writer and actor, joins Take 1.5 with Min Lee for a powerful conversation about identity, Korean culture, family expectations, and generational trauma. With a background as an elementary school educator, Haley brings deep insight into social-emotional development, childhood experiences, and how early family dynamics shape the way we communicate, cope, and form relationships...

What if being a nurse didn’t mean choosing between caring for others and building financial freedom? In this episode, we sit down with Jiwon Lee — a New Jersey–based psychiatric nurse, educator, real estate investor, and future Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — who is redefining what’s possible in a nursing career. Since 2015, Jiwon has worked across an incredible range of clinical se...

Selina Lee’s journey weaves together art, storytelling, and food. Born in Seoul and raised in the U.S. as a teenager, she began her career in graphic design and publishing before following a growing passion for Korean cooking. In this episode, Selina shares how that pivot led to founding Banchan Workshop, co-authoring The Korean Instant Pot Cookbook, and building a career as a menu and recipe deve...

In this Part 2 episode of Take 1.5, Min Lee interviews Dr. Jiwon Yoo, a licensed psychologist who works closely with children, adolescents, and families. Drawing from both her clinical work and her own lived experience, Dr. Yoo discusses what it’s like to grow up navigating two cultural worlds—and how that shapes identity, mental health, and family relationships. Together, we discuss the unspoken...

In this Part 1 episode of Take 1.5, Min Lee interviews Dr. Jiwon Yoo, a licensed psychologist who works closely with children, adolescents, and families. Drawing from both her clinical work and her own lived experience, Dr. Yoo discusses what it’s like to grow up navigating two cultural worlds—and how that shapes identity, mental health, and family relationships. Together, we discuss the unspoken...

What happens when a Korean American dad and daughter realize they grew up in two completely different cultures… under the same roof? Yosef and Seul Lee open up about identity, language, family expectations, and what “being Korean American” really means across generations. Raw. Honest. Funny. Relatable. If you’ve ever lived in the in-between, this one hits home.🎙️ New episode out now👇 Tell us how...