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
#COVID19 Series, E1: Jennifer Xyooj on mask making + wellness practices from a public health lens
#COVID19 SERIES, E1: Jennifer Xyooj on mask making + wellness practices from a public health lens
HOL would like to present to you the first episode of our #COVID19 series! In this series, we invite trusted friends/colleagues in a variety of different fields (i.e. public health, social work, etc.) to share their experiences of navigating this global pandemic and some important wellness recommendations and tips during these difficult times.
For our first episode, HOL invited Jennifer Xyooj to speak about her experiences as someone with a public health background that works to support communities thrive. Jennifer identifies as a Hmong American and holds a Master’s in Public Health in Community Health Sciences and a specialization in Health Education/Promotion.
As someone who is informed in the field of public health, Jennifer shares her own experiences of staying informed and how to make the best out of challenging situations. Some topics covered in this episode include: important health care precautions as advised by the Center for Disease Control, best foods to strengthen immunity, how to reduce stress through a variety of wellness practices, and her recent passions to support communities via face mask making.
Tune into this uplifting conversation between Rita and Jennifer today to get a breath of fresh air during #COVID19!!!
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REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
Purchase Face Masks by Jennifer
COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Protect Yourself
Antioxidants and Free Radicals
Foods to Boost Your Immune System
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Join the community of HOL @healingoutlaod on Instagram & Twitter & Facebook! Healing Out Lao'd is currently facilitated by one-person with amazing guests and collaborators who volunteer their time to support. Consider donating any funds if you are in the position to do so! Help Rita cover costs by becoming a monthly sustainer at patreon.com/healingoutlaod OR you may make a one-time donation via PayPal.
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!