May community newsletter: Our podcast returns next week!

May 6th: The Asian Mental Health podcast is back!

Hi there!

I've just returned from a month-long holiday and in all honestly, I'm desperately trying to manage my post-holiday blues.

BUT, one thing that's keeping bringing joy to my life is the return of the Asian Mental Health podcast on Tuesday May 6th.

We're up to season 3 of our podcast and this time around, we're spending all 8 episodes talking about WORK alongside some incredible guests (scroll down for the preview!)

In preparation for the new season, we'd love if you could support us by heading over to Spotify here and clicking "follow". And if you've already done so (thank you), please share the podcast with one friend who you think might enjoy it!

I hope season 3 provides you with some supportive perspectives to help you care for your mental health at work, look forward to hearing how you find it!

❤️ Asami

🦉Interesting events relating to mental health and Asian diaspora identity:

Our final session for our creative arts therapy program for Asian international students - Creative Community Care - will happen on May 6th. Click the link here to sign up now! 

• 🎨 Location: Latrobe University, City Campus: 360 Collins Street, VIC 
• 🖼️ Date/Time: May 6th, 6.30pm - 8.00pm

Other community events this month include...

🧠 May 5: Join psychologist Anushka Phal at ADHD group therapy: Harnessing Your Interest-Based Brain to learn ADHD-friendly skills for enhancing focus and motivation! 

🐲 May 7: For all Dungeon and Dragon lovers, join podcast hosts Dragon Friends at their live D&D comedy and game show!

🍢 May 15: Whether you are a cooking novice or pro, come along to Cooking with Community to meet fellow international students, and make some delicious rice paper rolls! 

🥁 May 15/17: Drummer and co-founder of Hong Kong rock band BEYOND, Yip Sai Wing brings his ‘YOU & ME’ World Tour to Australia in May. 

🌏 May 29: Hear from psychologists Daniela Ho Tan, Edward Hua, and Anushka Phal as they share insights on mental health in our Asian communities at the first open forum discussion of Asian mental health - Shatter the Stigma. 

🎥 May 29: Enjoy the premiere and Q&A of the new Asian-led film MY EYES, a moving journey about love, resilience and the lengths we go to for family.

Looking ahead...

🪭 July 3/5/8: Experience the infectious "TEENFRESH" energy and captivating vocals of STAYC, the rising K-pop sensation poised to dominate the global stage with their upcoming 2025 "STAY TUNED" world tour 

🔊 August 19/21/24: Internationally acclaimed rapper, singer-songwriter and performer Jay Park is set to make his highly anticipated return to the stage. Tickets are already on sale on Live Nation.

Have an event that you'd like to share? Reply to this email with "I have an event!" and we'll be in touch.

🔎 Searching for a therapist?

Connect with our new practitioners below, or share this page with someone who may need this  

🎤 Therapist spotlight.

Get to know counsellor, Morty Yonglong Ni via our interview:

"Have a look at what you have accomplished so far and the effort you've already made. You are worthy to be listened to and treated with compassion."

✨Thank you for reading up to this point!

We rely heavily on your generous support to provide ongoing and free mental health resources to Asian communities in Australia.

Support Shapes and Sounds HERE.

🐌 And last but not least:

Recently in social media land,

We just realised a teaser for our new season of the Asian Mental Health podcast, featuring our stellar guests! Stay tuned for more update! New season launches May 6th.