The Changing Tides Podcast

Content Warning: Discussion of SuicideSinger/Songwriter Shihori discussed their childhood trauma with bullies, having Aspergers Syndrome, moving to Los Angeles, and turning her experiences into music. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals sharing their stories and are not meant to replace the advice of mental health professionals. Guest: ShihoriInstagram: https://www....

Rosalyn joins the podcast and discusses their background in social work, becoming a small business owner, how art and mental health go hand-in-hand, and Little Tokyo. Guest: Rosalyn KawahiraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nellitascraft/ Website: https://nellitascraft.com/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Passion talks about her love for Butte County, the Hmong community, working with youth, and Hmong representation. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals sharing their stories and are not meant to replace the advice of mental health professionals.  Guest: Passion Chue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyp_koomtesyouthprogram Website: https://hmongculturalcenter.net/...

Michelle discusses finding a love for comedy, searching for her route, performing comedy at the Terasaki Budokan, and pursuing your passions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals sharing their stories and are not meant to replace the advice of mental health professionals. Guest: Michelle MaliZakiInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mmalizaki/ Website: https://michel...

Emily discusses her experiences with mental health in the family, her passion for journalism, and the first season of the Inheriting podcast on the LAist Content Warning: Discussion of suicide Guest: Emily KwongInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwongsong/?hl=en Website: https://laist.com/podcasts/inheriting Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides I...

Susan discusses her book, her solo stage production, and how her experiences with losing her mother forced Susan to search for answers. The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals sharing their stories and are not meant to replace the advice of mental health professionals.  Guest: Susan LieuInstagram: @susanlieu Website: www.susanlieu.me Facebook: www.facebook.com/susanlieu...

Emily discusses mental health as a high school student, how the pandemic changed how her peers treated her, the need for diversity in government, and DyeversityInUs aims to make change. Guest: DyeversityInUs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyeversity_inus/ Website: https://www.dyeversityinus.org/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram:...

Charlotte Nguyen discusses her mental health journey, going from nonprofit work to creating her own path in spiritual coaching and wellness, the intersections of mental health and climate health, and imposter syndrome. Content Warning: Discussion of eating disorders and drug abuse. Guest: Charlotte Nguyen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotusinaseaoffire/ Website: https://www.getfreewithcharl...

Art teacher Meg Wada discusses how her personal experiences taught her the power of the arts, why she passes that knowledge to her students, and burnout as a teacher. Content Warning: Discussion of suicidal ideation, rape, and drug abuse Guest: Megumi Wada Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/...

Therapist and QPR Facilitator Katherine Boeckmann discusses her mental health journey, becoming a therapist, how she became a QPR facilitator, and collaborating with Changing Tides. Guest: Katherine Boeckmann Learn more about CT Anchor: https://thechangingtides.org/ctanchor Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l...

LTSC small business counselor Mariko Lochridge discusses her love for Little Tokyo, what mental health means to her, grieving the small businesses lost in Little Tokyo, and hope for the future Guest: Mariko Lochridge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littletokyoisopen/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lts...

Small business owner Philip Hirose discusses creating Azay with his parents, growing up in Little Tokyo, the importance of Little Tokyo, the future of Anzen Hardware, and so much more. Guest: Philip Hirose Azay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azay_littletokyo/ Philip's articles for Yo! Magazine: https://www.itsyozine.com/authors/philip-hirose Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www....

Founder of UPRISERS, Michelle Hanabusa, discusses the importance of Family Drive and guest designers Joshua Dailey and Julian Rashid-Noah discuss their early starts in fashion and being a part of the Columbus Fashion Alliance. Guest: Michelle Hanabusa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareuprisers/ Website: https://weareuprisers.com/ Guest: Julian Rashid-Noah Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Content creators Jeff Yamazaki and Ryan Holmes discuss mental health as content creators, how they respond to adversity, and addressing mental health as an Asian American Guest: Ryan Holmes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanalexh/ Guest: Jeff Yamazaki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffyamazaki/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Ins...

Yellow Chair Collective’s Linda Yoon and Helen Garcia discuss the work that Yellow Chair Collective does, their personal mental health journeys, the path to becoming therapists, and the importance of spaces like UPRISERS Family Drive! Guest: Yellow Chair Collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/ Website: https://yellowchaircollective.com/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagr...

Musician and clothing designer Rakeem Miles discusses the difficulties he faced during childhood, how he expresses his mental health through his clothing brand Action Figure Miles, and his music career. Guest: Rakeem Miles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rakeemmilesraps/ Action Figure Miles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actionfiguremiles/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.i...

Recently engaged Megan and Donovan share the importance of the AAPI community in their lives, creating Social Hour Run Club, battling injuries, and how movement plays a big role in mental health Guest: Social Hour Run Club Social Hour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialhourrunclub/ Website: https://www.socialhourrunclub.com/ Megan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganono/ Donova...

Lauryn joins the podcast to her passion for graphic design, her identity as a Filipino American, how she joined the CT Crew, and her experience with CT Stream Guest: Lauryn Alejo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurynalejo/ Website: https://laurynalejo.com/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changing...

Lowhi joins the podcast to discuss the importance of redefining masculinity, how his mental health journey began, and finding a career in the arts. Guest: Lowhi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowhiofficial/ Bi-Weekly Men's Group: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoi_IrDolo8x1GQP6-RXhEO6ofuHeJriXuvwVR3RQOtKQxfA/viewform Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KUPWfQpnvly6W1yogx...

Linda and Soo Jin discuss how the two of them met, finding their careers in mental health, the importance of AAPI therapists, and establishing the Yellow Chair Collective. Content warning: Discuss domestic violence Domestic Violence Resources: National Domestic Violence Helpline 800-799-7233 24-Hour Multilingual Helpline (run by Center for the Pacific Asian Family) 1-800-339-3940 Center for the Pa...

Sam and Aussie discuss how they met, finding family in the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for their fellow human, and their experience on Netflix’s The Ultimatum Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic abuse and suicidal ideations Guest: Sam and Aussie Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious.altruism/ Aussie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aussie_has_fomo/ Shared...

Re-uploading the interview we had with Mia Yamamoto in May of 2023 with her speaking on the opening panel at LTSC's Together: A Community Conference on Mental Health and Well Being this upcoming Saturday, September 16th from 9am-3:30pm Mia Yamamoto discusses her journey to become a lawyer, her gender transition, fighting for equality, and how therapy has helped her find herself. Guest: Mia Yam...

Cindy and Danlu talk about what inspired them to become therapists, the importance of AANHPI visibility in the mental health field, how they met, and creating  @TherapistsTalkAbout  Cindy and Danlu talk about what inspired them to become therapists, the importance of AANHPI visibility in the mental health field, how they met, and creating  @TherapistsTalkAbout  The opinions expressed in this podca...

Timothy joins the podcast to discuss his experiences with adoption, moving to small town Pennsylvania, boot camp for the Marines, the meaning of family, and so much more. Guest: Timothy Lakas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothyjames__/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/   Website:...

Nicole joins the podcast to discuss her roots in Little Tokyo, how her appreciation of Little Tokyo has evolved, Yo! Media, participating in CT Stream, and Taylor Swift Guest: Nicole Oshima Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weyheynicole/ Website: https://www.instagram.com/itsyozine/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.ins...