The Changing Tides Podcast

Another former CT Crew member, Moet Kurakata, comes on the podcast to discuss using art as an outlet, her journey with eating disorders, and how mental health impacts her pursuit in becoming a nurse. Content warning: Eating Disorders Guest: Moet Kurakata Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moetchanndonn/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: https://www.in...

Retired pastor, Dr. Ken Fong, talks about mental health and religion, the perspectives he has heard and gained through his podcast, and the lessons he has learned along the way. Guest: Dr. Ken Fong  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericapodcast Website: https://asianamericapodcast.com/ Episode with Atheist guest: https://asianamericapodcast.com/2015/07/ep-12-melissa-chen/   Ep...

Rivkah Reyes discusses the difficulties of being a child actor, recovery, their ongoing mental health journey, and experiences in the entertainment industry now.   Content warning: suicide and substances Guest: Rivkah Reyes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rivkah.reyes/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/rivkahreyes Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rivkah.reyes Website: https://www...

Ryan takes the time to discuss the importance of having creative outlets and the significance that community plays in his life. Guest: Ryan Kageyama  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kags.me/  https://www.instagram.com/fckyeahcoffee/  https://www.instagram.com/fckyeahfilm/ Website: https://kags.me/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: ht...

Will Cho discusses his experiences with eating disorders and his ongoing journey toward better mental health.   Content Warning: Eating Disorders   Guest: Will Cho  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainwithwillatx/ Website: https://www.trainwithwillatx.com/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Chang...

Thanks for tuning into the Changing Tides Podcast for our first season! We thank all of our guests who have taken the time to talk with us, and we thank all the listeners for tuning in. Check back in 2022 for season 2! Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changin...

Matthew interviews Mike Ahn and Seol Lee to discuss their relationship, Mike’s paranoid schizophrenia, and how they turned their story into a self-published comic book. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and substance abuse Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/changingtides . Guest: Mike Ahn and Seol Lee Instagram: https:/...

Matthew interviews his cousin Charlie to discuss his experiences with transitioning, leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses church, and overall road to self-discovery. Content warning: LGBTQ+ matters and religion Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your first month at Betterhelp.com/changingtides . Guest: Charlie Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.s...

We bring back CT crew member Ty Tanioka so he can share his mental health story and his experiences as a founding crew member. Guest: Ty Tanioka  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tytanioka/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ Website: htt...

We get the chance to talk to Michelle Hanabusa about how she combines community and fashion through her streetwear brand UPRISERS, which she founded and creative directs. She also sheds light on the work of #HateIsAVirus, a non-profit that Michelle helped co-found. Guest: Michelle Hanabusa  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkhanabusa/ UPRISERS  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we...

In this episode, our guest Kyle Y opens up about his long journey towards sobriety and how he now focuses on a career to help out the next person.   Content Warning: Drug and alcohol abuse Guest: Kyle Y  Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtide...

We get the chance to talk with Matthew Shima, licensed therapist and member of the Changing Tides Mental Health Advisory Board, to discuss what it's like to be a practicing therapist, and the various ways that Matthew takes care of himself. Guest: Matthew Shima  Website: https://www.shimatherapy.com/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: https://www.in...

We sit down with Laura Iu to discuss the importance of a healthy relationship with food, and the many intersections food shares with race, gender, mental health, and a number of other factors. We also discuss the importance of BIPOCs supporting other communities so that we can all rise together.   CONTENT WARNING: Mention of suicide Guest: Laura Iu  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l...

Hear UCLA Softball Head Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez share about her softball journey and the ways that connection and vulnerability have helped guide her team to success Guest: Kelly Inouye-Perez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uclasoftball/ Website: https://uclabruins.com/sports/softball/schedule Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagra...

We sit down with a longtime friend of CT, Alan Hino, to discuss his experiences and his ongoing pursuit toward better mental health. CONTENT WARNING: Suicidal thoughts   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: Alan Hino Instagram: https://www.instagram....

In this episode we sit down with former UCLA gymnast Anna Glenn, talking about her mental health journey, balancing a busy schedule, and life after graduation. Guest: Anna Glenn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna.f.glenn/ Photography Website: https://annaglennphotography.squarespace.com/ Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Guest host, Ty Tanioka, chats with fellow Changing Tides Crew member, Matthew Yonemura, about his mental health journey and involvement with CT! Guest: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Ryse Up Documentary Instagram: https://Instagram.com/ryseupdocumentary/ Host: Ty Tanioka Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Matthew sits down with one of the founding members of Changing Tides, Courtlyn Shimada, to discuss how Changing Tides was formed and what led Courtlyn to finding her passion for mental health. Guest: Courtlyn Shimada Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingt...

Welcome to the Changing Tides Podcast! In this short episode, our host, Matthew, quickly shares who Changing Tides is and why we started a podcast.  Host: Matthew Yonemura Website: https://matthewyonemura.cargo.site/ Changing Tides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg Email:...