Dr. Tooni

Accept THEN Achieve

Health EN ↓ 44 episodes

This show's for High Achievers who dream of following their hearts but are tied down by self-doubt, practicalities, or family/society. Join nomad cartoonist & ex-Dr. Toni for tips, tools + tales of authentic achievement AFTER acceptance. Asian Tiger Parent & other high-pressure cultures demand that we achieve in order to finally feel acceptable. But they have it backwards; achieving through pushing & shaming WRECKS mental health & can only go so far. You are ok & worthy just as you are, & you don’t need to perform, people-please, prove, or be perfect. You BELONG already, unconditionally

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Dr. Tooni

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Health

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DrTooni.com

Latest episode

Mar 25, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 43: Women's Month & Feminism Standup Comedy Set 25.03.2026

Women's Month & Feminism Standup Comedy Set on my dating experiences as an Asian and Nomad!

Ep 42: Happy Love Month & Fire Horse Lunar New Year 2026! 16.02.2026

Reflections, lessons & tips on healthy, authentic & time-sensitive Relating (InStimacy!) for Feb 2026 in honor of Love Month AND Lunar New Year (shedding Snake Year into the unstoppable Fire Horseeee!!)

Ep 41: Happy New Year 2026!! Reflections & Lessons from 2025 & Beyond 02.01.2026

Reflections & lessons from 2025 & why the woowoo technique of visualization is backed by neuroscience!! My Substack with more private juicy stories & details!: drtooni.substack.com My Patreon for art, commission requests, and exclusive behind the scenes pieces: patreon.com/c/drtooni Reach out at DrTooni@Mail.com or DrTooni.com/contact

Ep 40: Guest Dr. Kai MD on Inner Child Healing 20.10.2025

Fellow former MD Dr. Kai and I chat about what it was like to honor our intuition and do healing in our own way (which is more effective than the constraints of depressing Western medicine)!. . He's a best-selling author of "Emotionally Immature Parents: A Workbook for Adult Children" and with 500k+ followers on IG & TitTok! Find him at https://www.hicoachkai.com/ or @hidoctorkai...

Ep 39: Guest John Lee Dumas on Entrepreneurship after Nepal's riot almost burned down our building!! 01.10.2025

JLD, 7-figure entrepreneur & award-winning podcast host of "Entrepreneurs on Fire!" with millions of listeners, shares tips from his keynote speech at the Nomad Basecamp Nepal conference, where we got caught in the political riots and our conference building almost got burned down!! . Find him at EOFIRE.com . Any questions or to apply to be a guest at DrTooni.com/contact . Video vers...

Ep 38: Exploring New Things, Stretching vs. Overstretching Your Capacity 12.08.2025

On how to make exploring new, scary things fun, reach your goals an in unconventional way, and taking care of yourself if you've overstretched. . My standup comedy set (first time eek!!): https://youtu.be/Ockn3qNDXhA . My Substack for more private stories: https://substack.com/@drtooni?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page

Ep 37: Guest Steph Tsai Karlik on Healing through Storytelling 28.07.2025

We're co--hosting a women's storytelling retreat in Taiwan this November 2025! More details here: https://stephanietsaikarlik.com/freedom-in-formosa-retreat-2025 Any questions email DrTooni@Mail.com

Ep 36: Guest Dr. Errin of "Doctor Me First" on Physician Wellness 26.06.2025

Dr. Errin Weissman and I discuss our journeys of unbecoming hypocrites! How could we be doctors if we weren't taking care of ourselves?! Learning self care and putting yourself first is like putting your oxygen mask on first. Find her at https://www.truthrxs.com/ and her podcast "Doctor Me First"! Any questions or comments email DrTooni@Mail.com

Ep 35: Healing Tiger Children Workshop Replay 04.06.2025

A partial replay (not of the confidential discussions & activities) from our recent Healing Tiger Children workshop (free in honor of AAPI & Mental Health awareness month (May)). . Visual replay & slides available at: https://youtu.be/C47txJkmCBs . To get more info or join the Transcend The Tiger community, just email DrTooni@Mail.com , send a message at DrTooni.com/contact or book a c...

Ep 34: If You're Stuck in your Healing (Mental Health Awareness Month) 05.05.2025

Some perspectives that may help if you've felt stuck in a rut or plateau with your healing journey using Buddhist principles (Transcend The Tiger)..Also many offerings for free in honor of Mental Health Awareness & AAPI Heritage Month!.Healing Tiger Children May 12.Untigering our Romantic Relationships May 28 with Iris Chen, best-selling author & founder of Untigering. Transcend the Ti...

Ep 33: On Loving with Intention with Lindsay Jean 06.03.2025

All about loving with intention and relationships (Acceptance & Compassion)Lindsay is an RN Nurse turned Relationship Coach (we both trained at the amazing CenterforThrivingRelationships.com !!) Find Lindsay at Instagram.com/loving.with.intention or https://www.youtube.com/@Lovingwithintention

Ep 32: 2024 Lessons, Highlights & Lowlights 20.02.2025

A belated review of 2024, from the highest point of a dream community coming true to the lowest point of almost drowning in Bali, and so much in between. . More at https://drtooni.com/2024-highlights-and-lowlights . Want to process or chat about yours? Book a consultation at bit.ly/drtoonichat

Ep 31: Guest Danny Flood on How to Unlimit Your Possibilities 13.02.2025

I'm currently in Nepal at one of Danny's nomads coliving retreats and had the opportunity to interview him on his newest book "Unlimit." He's a best-selling author, nomad & entrepreneur x 15 years helping others live their best lives possible. Check out his book at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dandanflood/unlimit-break-the-boundaries-and-become-superhuman?ref=609...

Ep 30: Nomads Coliving & How to Build Community! 07.02.2025

Just 1 week into my first Nomads coliving retreat (NomadhausNepal.com) and already feeling at home with community I never thought I could have! +tips on how to authentically connect, relate, and have deep & meaningful friendships especially in this day & age :/ You don't need to change yourself; you can always find your tribe <3

Ep 29: BIRTHDAY DREAMS COME TRUE!! 20.11.2024

Arguably the best birthday ever!! My "Tame The Tiger" group program clients all conspired to fly me out across the country to meet everybody in person!! From dream to reality... this mental health support & empowerment group went above & beyond what I could have ever imagined. Full story & videos at my blog post: https://DrTooni.com/birthday If you're curious about joining our "Tame Th...

Ep 28: Memoir "WHY YOU NO DOCTOR ANYMORE?!: Honoring Your Family AND Yourself Too" Sample Chapter 22.10.2024

A sample chapter reading from my memoir & healing guide "WHY YOU NO DOCTOR ANYMORE?!: Honoring Your Family AND Yourself Too" With lots of practical tips, tools, prompts & questions to help you navigate challenging family dynamics, conflicts & situations with compassion & understanding. Full book (ebook, paperback or audiobook) at: https://www.amazon.com/DOCTOR-ANYMORE-Honoring-Fami...

Ep 27: Guest Dr. Rhodes: From High Achievers to Mindful Medics 15.10.2024

Dr. Leonaura Rhodes shares her journey from the brink of suicide to creating a balanced life as a recovering perfectionist. She is physician turned life coach, corporate trainer, podcast host, author and course creator. She has worked with several thousand people from all walks of life: from movie producers, CEO’s, actors, opera singers, physicians through to stay at home parents and many parents...

Ep 26: Sacred Singlehood: How to Enjoy & Embrace it 18.09.2024

From my journey of desperately codependent to hyper-independent "don't need nobody" to Serenely Solo female nomad x 6 years and 2.5+ years single. I've learned how to enjoy my Sacred Singlehood & choose partners from a healthier, grounded, secure place. And share how you can too! The Self-Love shoes comic referenced: https://DrTooni.com/Self-Love Curious about joining our Nom...

Ep 25: Honoring Your Social Battery As An Introvert 22.07.2024

Whether introvert, extrovert, ambivert or somewhere in between, becoming more conscious of our social batteries and normalizing taking breaks or changing plans can be SO good for our health. Also discussed: masks, being "on," and overly caretaking for others' feelings & comfort. To connect further with Dr. Toni or request future topics: https://DrToni.com/contact

Ep 24: Guest Jen Randall MD on Quitting Medicine to Paint 15.07.2024

Guest Jen Randall MD shares her journey of leaving clinical medicine to paint and pass on the baton to med students.

Ep 23: Using Community to Hack People-Pleasing 08.07.2024

How to use the power of community to hack & recover from people-pleasing, improve your health, and feel more aligned and rooted into your values. . Plus practical tips on meeting new people especially if you're re-locating or nomading and needing to start over! . If you feel alone or isolated, you are welcome to reach out to me (DrTooni.com/contact) and I can put you in touch with people w...

Ep 22: Guest Sen Zhan on Finding Ourselves as a Third Culture Human 01.07.2024

Sen is a lifelong immigrant and traveller who found solace after discovering the term “The Third Culture”. She started her journey on this planet in Daqing, China. As a result of the political unrest following the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacres, her family sought to make a new home in Canada. Since then, her path has led to her living in Calgary, Montreal, Wuhan, and Berlin. Sen is a storyteller...

Ep 21: Guest Chris Cheung on Mindfulness & Relationships 18.06.2024

An enlightening conversation with Chris Cheung ( www.atoolkitforlife.com ) busting some myths about mindfulness. AToolkitForLife (ATKFL) provides life changing perspectives through mindfulness-based experiences (programmes, events, content) aimed at a wide cross-section of populations, which are scientifically backed and delivered in the most clear and engaging way possible. The aim for each exper...

Ep 20: What IS Success?! How to Detox from Achieveritis (i.e. After Tiger Parenting) 23.05.2024

My presentation I've given in 5+ countries on how to detox from over-achieving for the sake of your mental health. You'll learn: -a fresh perspective on success -how to feel better & finally good enough NOW without needing to change anything in your external world -tips for filtering out what YOU authentically want for your life -tips for honoring your family AND yourself too, finding...

Ep 19: The Myth of Productivity (for Mental Health Month!) 11.05.2024

On the myths of productivity, laziness, rest, and worth. May is Mental Health Awareness & AAPI Heritage month. In its honor, I've birthed my Tame the Tiger program and will be starting a group cohort on May 28. SIGN UP HERE! Program preview in my memoir & healing guide HERE. Join my e-mail newsletter for more personal updates & customized resources: bit.ly/DrTooniList

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