26 GIU 2024 · In this episode, Ajarae opens up about her journey through good girl conditioning and perfectionism and how they have impacted her career and life as a creative.  She takes us through her experience growing up with a mother with substance abuse issues and the profound ways this impacted her independence, resilience, and confidence. We dive into good girl conditioning and its ties to perfectionism and invisibility, particularly in the creative industry, and Ajarae discusses the paradox of vulnerability and perfectionism in her career as an actor and producer and how receiving support has helped her tap into a well of creativity. Join us for this powerful conversation around perfectionism and vulnerability, and evolving into an artist who has the freedom to imagine and create what you desire.  We dive into: - Ajarae’s experience with childhood trauma and developing resilience & confidence - How good-girl conditioning can lead to invisibility for women in creative fields - The importance of vulnerability in creative business and the value of receiving support - Distinguishing between procrastination vs. creativity in your own life - And more Ajarae Coleman is a Harvard-educated actress and producer with dozens of credits in film, TV, and commercials, including SCANDAL, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, I’M SORRY, 2 BROKE GIRLS, REVENGE, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, and more.  Ajarae is also a career coach for actors. Her membership, The Table, empowers actors to book more work by building communities of collaborators, building resilience in their nervous systems, and developing residual income streams that allow them to live in abundance while pursuing their creative dreams. She has created Agent Alchemy, a program that helps actors partner with the right agent or manager in 44 days, and Step Into Your Star Power, an acclaimed embodiment program that helps actors gain career momentum using mindfulness. Ajarae is based in Los Angeles, and works with fellow creators and clients around the world.  Connect with Ajarae: Ajarae’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajaraecoleman Ajarae Coleman on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2976368/ The Table Networking Community for Actors: https://claimaseat.com Self Tape Success Meditation (for actors): https://selftapemeditation.com/   Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/

19 GIU 2024 · Timing is everything.  In this episode, I dive into the crucial role of timing in cultivating mental fierceness and how practicing true mindfulness can help you rewire your brain and nervous system 1% at a time. Drawing from my experiences as a healer (and my time as a dog walker and trainer), I share the importance of awareness and consciousness, the effectiveness of observing the mind before reactivity (instead of during or after), and how to discern between your true voice and your ego's voice so you can develop a fierce love and protectiveness for yourself. I dive into: - The role of timing in cultivating mental fierceness - Breaking patterns of negative self-talk through mindfulness and body awareness - Discerning between your true voice and your ego’s voice - My time as a dog walker and trainer - and why it matters in my work as a healer - The effectiveness of catching yourself in reactivity: before, during & after - And more   Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/   Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: https://www.taoofpo.com/coming-home-to-you Schedule a clarity call with me: https://bigredalchemy.as.me/claritycall  

12 GIU 2024 · In this deeply moving episode, Jozie shares her journey as an artist, the profound experience of caretaking her late partner, and the beautiful lessons she learned while supporting him in his transition. We explore her path to artistic success, from developing her career and financial stability through tattooing and a clothing line to the challenges of making a living as a full-time artist. Jozie vulnerably shares her reflections on grief, intimacy, art, and spirituality, and how the loss of her partner profoundly shifted her interaction with the world.  Join us for this powerful conversation on creativity, resilience, and the profound impact of love and loss on an artist's life. Her heartfelt story of honoring her partner during his final moments, through unwavering presence and love, will leave you with tears and full-body chills (it did for me). We dive into: - Jozie’s story of creativity and resilience in the face of loss and grief - Her upbringing in a spiritual household & how her spirituality has evolved - The depth of intimacy she was able to experience with her partner during his life-altering illness - Her lessons on creating a life as a full-time artist  - How to support people in their transition and the importance of how you exit the world - Making art in the hospital with her partner & what her art looks like now - And more Jozie Furchgott Sourdiffe is a multidisciplinary artist who channels her creativity through painting, the book arts, tattooing, textiles, and fashion design. Originally from Vermont, she currently lives and works in Miami, Florida.   Since 2011, she has been a licensed and practicing tattoo artist, traveling across the United States to share her unique approach to fine art tattooing. Her reputation as a sought-after tattooer is built on her deep respect for the art form's healing potential. Jozie views tattooing not just as a decorative practice but as a profound medium for healing and transformation, and she continually strives to provide a sacred space for her clients. Her fine art practice heavily centers around exploring themes of life cycles, grief and loss, gender, and sexuality, climate change, and using art as a vehicle for healing and reflection. Through her paintings and book arts, she invites viewers to engage with these complex and often challenging topics, fostering a connection that is both personal and universal. Furchgott Sourdiffe also has a clothing line called Feisty Ink Threads that embodies her commitment to sustainability and original design. Each piece in the collection is made from her textile designs, crafted to minimize environmental impact. This dedication to sustainable fashion reflects her broader ethos of creating art that is mindful and responsible. Connect with Jozie: Website: http://www.feistyink.com/ & http://www.feistyinkthreads.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/feistyink, https://www.instagram.com/jozie.fs & https://www.instagram.com/feistyinkthreads Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/

5 GIU 2024 · Something magical happens when you do healing work in an aligned community.  It changed everything for me, and I know it can do the same for you.  In this episode, I’m exploring the power of healing in community and the importance of being an embodied leader. I dive into the power of somatic healing work and the magic that unfolds when we connect with others who resonate with us. I share my experiences with hyper-independence, fear of connection, and how to rewire a nervous system to hold a community with care.  If you desire to be a healer/leader/teacher/human who does the inner work yourself, creating a safe space for others to be vulnerable and feel safe, join me to explore the healing journey within the embrace of community.  I dive into: - The power of healing in community and becoming an embodied leader - Thawing the collective nervous system: learning to reintegrate into the world - Hyper independence vs. acknowledging our need for community - Leaning into vulnerability and learning the language of healing - What it means to be the “nervous system hub” of your family/team/community - Exploring our resistance to healing inside of a community - And more   Schedule a clarity call with me: https://bigredalchemy.as.me/claritycall Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: https://www.taoofpo.com/coming-home-to-you   Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/  

29 MAG 2024 · Being yourself is the best brand. But many of us carry a block within our bodies that hinders our ability to show up and be heard, seen, and felt as our truest selves. To overcome this, deeper healing and nervous system work around our visibility and voice are essential.  In this episode, I’m diving into the importance of building a brand that reflects who you truly are and how to practice the being and doing cycle (the Yin and Yang) of visibility work to unravel and shed the layers that keep you from embracing your most authentic self and truest purpose. I get into the powerful and foundational Yin work crucial to getting unstuck in your life and work and how surrendering to what is, whether it's anger, grief, or resistance, allows these emotions to move, reducing your suffering and frustration around showing up.  Join me to lean further into this internal visibility work so you can cultivate a calm confidence and sense of safety that allows you to show up as your truest self in the world. I dive into: - Integrating and embracing different parts of the self to create an authentic & magnetic brand - The importance of the being and doing cycle (the Yin and Yang) of visibility - Exploring our unconscious patterns of self-dimming - The connection between visibility and numbness, disconnection, or anger - The role of intuition in embodying your most confident and authentic self - And more   “Does Microdosing Work?” by Alicia Munõz: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/does-microdosing-work/ Listen to Episode 010: How Control Undermines Love with Alicia Muñoz: https://www.taoofpo.com/podcast/010-control-undermines-love-alicia-munoz Listen to Episode 108: Top 5 Microdosing Misconceptions: https://www.taoofpo.com/podcast/108-top-5-microdosing-misconceptions Join my FREE 5-day workshop, “Activate Your Authenticity”, May 27 to the 31st: https://pohongyu.ac-page.com/activate-your-authenticity   Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/

22 MAG 2024 · Tapping into the power of your voice is essential to your healing & expansion.  In this episode, I explore the transformative power of the voice and its role in healing. I dive into how the (sometimes overlooked) energetics of the voice guide me as a healer, the intimate connection between the vibration of our voice and every aspect of the body, and how the profound practice of voice activation work can help you tap into your voice and connect you to your soul’s calling and authentic self. Ready to get to the root of why you might be stifling your voice and explore how sound healing can help you embody the fullness of your expression? This one’s for you.  I dive into: - The connection between the voice and trauma, self-expression, resentment & empowerment - Exploring the potent practice of voice activation work to tap into the authentic self - What the energetics of the voice can teach us about ourselves and each other - The most common reasons women stifle their voice - Using sound healing to release energetic blocks and overcome visibility wounds - And more   Join my FREE 5-day workshop, “Activate Your Authenticity”, May 27 to the 31st: https://pohongyu.ac-page.com/activate-your-authenticity   Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/

15 MAG 2024 · In this episode, Jennifer opens up about her journey and challenges with imposter syndrome and visibility. We dive into her upbringing and Chinese cultural background that shaped her experiences with imposter syndrome and identity issues. From moving across countries to surviving a chaotic & abusive home, she provides powerful insights into breaking free from survival mode and embracing authenticity. We also explore the taboo topic of psychedelics within the Asian community, as she shares her experiences with these medicines and their profound impact on her healing journey.  You don’t want to miss this powerful conversation on visibility, psychedelics, and belonging - join us! We dive into: - Jennifer’s Chinese upbringing and its impact on her identity - Exploring the roles of upbringing, cultural background & identity in imposter syndrome - Her time in the troupe, “Theater of the Oppressed” - Breaking the “survival mode” pattern - Asian visibility & spirituality - Her experience with various psychedelics and the importance of having a guide - And more Dr. Jennifer Chain is a Licensed Psychologist and the owner of Thrive for the People, a group mental health practice in Seattle, WA. Her practice specializes in working with helpers, givers and fixers who are ready to focus on their own needs and create nourishing relationships. She was born in China and immigrated to the US with her parents when she was a child. Growing up across cultures with an interracial family and struggling with her own mental health concerns sparked her curiosity about psychology. The word psychology comes from the word psyche and the suffix ology, which means “the study of the soul/life.” She felt called to deeply understand people’s souls and the meaning of life. Specifically, she wanted to understand how people overcame challenges, healed their pain, and ultimately transformed through adversity. Connect with Jennifer: Website: http://www.thriveforthepeople.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive_for_the_people/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065561768188 Join my FREE 5-day workshop, “Activate Your Authenticity”, May 27 to the 31st: https://pohongyu.ac-page.com/activate-your-authenticity Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/

8 MAG 2024 · Imposter syndrome is birthed from a misalignment between our internal and external worlds.  In this episode, I dive into this misalignment between internal self-worth and external success and explore the possible root cause of imposter syndrome in our lives, including the influence of our inner child’s need for attention and love, and the impact of trauma and dysregulation on self-perception. I shed light on the tendency to hide behind masks of confidence and perfectionism, the struggle between seeking external validation vs. cultivating self-love, and recognizing the importance of doing the internal work to align with our truest selves. Are you willing to shed some of those layers of insecurity and unworthiness to achieve a deeper sense of peace? Join me for this one.  I dive into: - Imposter syndrome: getting to the root - Exploring the incongruence between our internal and external worlds - Letting go of identity constraints to expand our impact & happiness - Hiding behind masks: confidence, perfectionism, the “good-girl” identity, and more - External validation vs. self-love - Aligning with our truest selves through inner child work & body-centered healing - And more   Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: https://www.taoofpo.com/coming-home-to-you Schedule a clarity call with me: https://bigredalchemy.as.me/claritycall   Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/

1 MAG 2024 · In this episode, Kena shares her deeply moving experiences with identity formation, belonging, and her complete devotion to her husband amidst his life-threatening illness and eventual passing. We discuss her childhood experiences with rejection and the importance of recognizing and appreciating our parents’ growth and evolution, and we dive deep into the trauma, tension, and surrender of the caretaking journey. Kena shares what it looks like now to navigate new relationships, motherhood, and find joy after losing her husband, and how she has gotten free of her past identities and developed a devotion and commitment to herself.  We dive into: - Kena’s childhood experiences with rejection and self-esteem - The evolution of parental relationships and changes in affection and expressions of love - How her husband’s illness and many years of caretaking impacted her identity & life - The importance of prioritizing surrender and self-care as a caretaker - Experiencing grief, relief & an identity crisis after her husband passed - Kena’s new level of self-awareness after her Psilocybin and MDMA experience - And more Kena Paranjape is the founder of All You Are, an empowerment platform and community for women approaching and in mid-life. In addition to founding All You Are, Kena was the co-founder of recently acquired https://www.brika.com/, an innovative retail concept focused on highlighting and supporting emerging artisans and designers. Kena has 20+ years of experience in retail at brands like https://allyouare.ca/pages/indigo.ca, https://allyouare.ca/pages/joefresh.ca, and https://allyouare.ca/pages/gapinc.com. She was most recently the VP of Merchandising at Seth Rogen's company, https://www.houseplant.com/, where she was responsible for bringing to market their award-winning cannabis accessories collection. Kena is originally from the east coast, and now lives with her seven year old daughter in Toronto. She has a BSc from McGill and an MBA from the University of Toronto. She is the host of the podcast Be All You Are. Connect with Kena: Website: https://www.allyouare.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kena_allyouare/   Connect with me and let’s go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/

24 APR 2024 · Are you curious about what it’s really like to microdose psilocybin mushrooms? In this episode, I’m diving deep into the magic mushroom basics as I share real-life examples of the microdosing experience and some of the biggest myths that might be holding you back from the life-changing potential of this medicine. Ready to learn how microdosing can help you heal from the root and rewire your brain, nervous system, and belief systems paving the way for profound personal growth and behavioral shifts? Join me for this one.  I dive into: - Microdosing 101: what it is & how we do it (and why I deeply love this medicine) - Busting the TOP 5 microdosing myths - Rewiring belief systems and behaviors through magic mushrooms - The relationship between addiction and mushrooms - How microdosing can help if you get stuck in functional freeze - The role of mushrooms in cycles of death and rebirth - And more   Learn about my Coming Home to You Membership: https://www.taoofpo.com/coming-home-to-you Schedule a clarity call with me: https://bigredalchemy.as.me/claritycall Connect with me and let’s go deeper:   Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/