This is a podcast for anyone who wants to renew their mindset. It’s for those who want to step out of their comfort zone to learn, grow, and expand their knowledge. It’s for those who want to embrace change, vulnerability, and the messiness of life. And it’s for those who don’t mind listening to raw, honest stories. (Although my podcast is under the self-improvement category, I cannot guarantee that I will not be talking about my love of comedy, space, and vegan baking on the show.) Have questions for Vanessa? Email msvchiu@gmail.com.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In my last few episodes, I've been talking about the book "How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers" by Toni Bernhard and how it has helped me navigate the physical and emotional recovery process after getting into a car accident recently.
My final episode on this book is another lesson I've been relearning this year...reframing your perspective.
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
The healing journey continues!
The book that has been helping me through my recovery process is called "How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers" by Toni Bernhard.
As I'm reading this book, I realize that I cause myself unnecessary suffering sometimes. I share what I learned from Bernhard's journey that helps me with stressful and overwhelming thoughts.
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
In this episode, I talk about my progress in the physical, and emotional, healing journey I've been on since the car accident.
I share what 'wise inaction' means based on the book I'm reading called "How to be sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers" by Toni Bernhard.
I also talk about one of the best pieces of advice I've gotten so far this year!
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
My year ended with car accident and an overwhelming number of medical appointments and treatments for the physical pain I was experiencing. I gradually felt better and stronger, but in the new year, the pain returned. In this episode, I share what I'm learning as I go through this physical healing process.
The book I talk about in this episode is called "How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers" by Toni Bernhard.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Happy 2024! It's a new year! Which means, a new you…right? Not necessarily! I believe it's more about sticking to your values with whatever choices and decisions we are making in our lives, at any point during the year.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
This episode was inspired by my friend's son who reminds me to make time for play. I talk about the benefits of play and the 8 Play Personalities identified by Dr. Stuart Brown, the founder of the National Institute for Play. You can find out more about the Play Personalities and Institute at nifplay.org.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Sometimes I feel like I'm running out of time or running behind in life.
In this episode, I share how I find happiness and contentment in this super fast-paced world we live in by practicing mindfulness.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Since it's January, let's talk about goals!
I've been reflecting on my goals and if I should've set new ones for this year. In this episode, I share why I didn't do any New Year's resolutions and what is actually important to me when setting goals.
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
I'm such an overthinker! And I notice that I do so in unfamiliar situations...especially new experiences that are important to me, which is why I pour my heart and soul into the learning process. In this episode, I share some things I do consistently to manage overthinking so it doesn't get the best of me.
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Failing doesn't feel good! When you work really hard for something you want, it sucks when you don’t get it the first time. But failing the first time just means I don’t have the thing that I want, yet.
And I know I can choose how to respond to failure. In this episode, I talk about accepting and embracing failure based on the significance of water in Taoism.