In todays YouTube video, I’m sharing my story of why I packed up my life and became a remote therapist and digital nomad. (And exactly how!) On social media, you may have seen me travelling the world while I continue to work as a therapist. It may seem glamorous, but it’s because you’re seeing Chapter 10 of my story.

Most of us want more friends. But today more than ever, people are struggling with HOW to make friends. Maybe we’ve been staring at screens for way too long, or maybe it’s because we’ve had to be isolated for forever. But loneliness is a real problem, and one thing is for certain - if you don’t do anything to make more friends, you probably won’t be feeling less lonely anytime soon.

If you know me, you know I love a famous person who uses their notoriety for good. Selena Gomez has always been a favorite of mine for vulnerably sharing about her mental health to help reduce mental health stigma.

Have you ever felt underqualified, ill-equipped, or unworthy of having a seat at the table?

The potentially bad news: You may have imposter syndrome. The good news: you’re not alone.

Today, I’m going to help you understand what in the world is going on when you suffer from impostor syndrome, and most importantly, we’ll talk about how to not let it hold you back from living your best life.

Thanks to YOU and YOUR SUPPORT, I’m thrilled to share that TOMORROW I’m officially launching my Youtube channel! (It only took me 4 years to find the courage to make it happen!)

Only 4% of mental health professionals are Asian American or Pacific Islander. This means there are disproportionately fewer opportunities for AAPI individuals to be in healing spaces with providers who have firsthand knowledge of the AAPI experience.

One of the reasons I’m so passionate about fighting hustle culture and toxic productivity is because I’ve overworked myself to the point of burnout more than once. In fact, a huge factor in my choice to become a resident of Portugal is because I wanted to escape the constant pressure in Los Angeles to work, produce, and perform.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Because of the widespread dissemination of mental health information across social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube, mental health awareness means something completely different today than it did 5 years ago.

We all experience emotional manipulation from time to time. Sometime, it’s harmless - for example, when a child pouts to get their way.

Other times, emotional manipulation can ruin lives. Recent Netflix show The Tinder Swindler illustrated a perfect example of what happens with emotional manipulation at its worst.

Loneliness - it’s something everyone experiences from time to time, no matter who you are or where you’re from. But what is loneliness, really? And how is it different from things like solitude?

When you’re feeling lonely, getting through it can seem like an uphill battle. Recently I spoke with Shape to take a closer look at loneliness and how to manage the times when we inevitably feel lonely.

Did you know the things that will make you a good therapist aren’t the things you may have imagined?

The best therapists are guides, not experts. They know it’s not all about having the answers, it’s about being present while empowering their clients to find the right answers for themselves. 💪

How are you holding up? With the state of affairs in the world, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or confused. It’s not easy being human these days, is it?As you’re navigating through the news cycle in the days and months to come, I want to give you a gentle reminder to give yourself permission to do just one thing: show up as you’re able.

Burnout isn’t what we are hardwired to experience as human beings. But with the invention of the lightbulb, not only were we given the ability to work around the clock, but we were also influenced to disconnect from our own internal clocks and deny the very things that make us human, specifically rest.

Good therapy should be focused on you - the client. But if you’re curious about what we think about you behind the scenes, here are 5 truths most therapists would agree upon:

Have you ever felt overworked, burned out, or just totally had a breakdown? In today’s culture of toxic productivity, it’s scary how common it is for us to treat burnout like it’s ok - but it’s not. Nowadays it’s “normal” to neglect our health and personal lives and to put work above everything else.

Think about it.

January is for investing in you and your dreams! My gift to you this entire month: I’m giving you 50% off my signature course, DIY Your Brand In A Weekend (normally $499, now just $249!) for the month of January. 🤩

DIY Your Brand is a course specifically for mental health professionals to help you build your business’ brand and style guide on a tight budget in as little as one weekend.

When the clock strikes midnight on Dec 31st, many of us are thinking about the changes we want to make in the new year. Since most of our waking hours are spent at work, it makes sense to be intentional about how to have the healthiest relationship with work going into 2022.

Holiday gatherings and events can trigger anxiety, loneliness, depression, or grief for many of us. If you know someone who isn't ok right now during what is supposed to be a time of celebration and joy for many, here are 5 ways you can be helpful (and not harmful).