Healing Out Lao'd
Created/Hosted by Rita Phetmixay (she/they), MA, LCSW, Licensed Psychotherapist, Wellness Coach, and Independent Audio Producer. Healing Out Lao'd explores the intersections of Lao diaspora storytelling x healing x tools for sustainability. While this show centers the Lao and broader Southeast Asian diaspora experience, anyone can benefit from this resource, especially those in the margins including BIPOC (Black Indigenous Persons of Color), survivors, thrivers, healers, movement builders, and so forth. In order to highlight the nuances of the diverse Lao diaspora experience, HOL casts diverse perspectives of what it means to be an (adult) child of refugees while also inspiring a new generation of folx to heal and move forward with their lives. This is one project to expand visions of the overall #LaoHealingMovement !!!
Healing Out Lao'd
E12: Tina Maharath on unraveling family secrets + navigating the Ohio State Senate as the first Lao & Asian American woman senator
MEET HOL GUEST: Tina Maharath
In episode 12 of HOL, Tina joins Rita for a conversation about finding closure after unraveling so many hidden family secrets + seeking professional support for mental health issues + navigating the reality of becoming the first Lao and Asian American woman senator in the Ohio State Senate.
Today, Tina is a badass mama and enjoys involving herself in the Ohio community by speaking to constituents about issues impacting women, people of color, small business owners, and immigrant and working-class families.
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REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Hell-Bent Feminist She-Devils
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HUGE SHOUT OUTS TO:
Laos Angeles Roots Members Andrew David Vilaythong for mixing/producing the beats for HOL and "mystery person" @LaosSupply for the beautiful logo design!
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There will be a listener survey launched by Episode 13 that will be posted on HOL’s website to improve your experience. Should you have any immediate questions, feedback and/or would like to suggest people/topics/issues to be repped on this platform, please send an email to healingoutlaod@gmail.com