Navigating deeper conversations with your parents can be challenging, especially in Asian Australian families where emotional expression and mental health discussions weren’t always the norm. What are some small ways to change the automatic ways we interact with our family, for a more peaceful dynamic?

The pressure to ‘have it all together’ can be quite stressful and limiting. Society often suggests we should know what we want by a certain age. All this pressure can make it confusing to know what we really want, when we feel like we’re already falling behind.

Understanding cultural differences as a POC at work can be challenging. From contrasting communication styles and power distance attitudes to varying levels of emotional expression, these differences can shape how we interact with colleagues and approach our careers.

Difficult family dynamics and struggles talking to parents, is a common issue with many clients, especially among immigrant families. K-Dramas have been a surprising conversation topic that started bridging the gap between parents and children to start the healing journey together.

Finding out what you want to do for work, or planning your career is no easy feat. Whether you’re in high school or currently working and wanting a change, it helps to get to know yourself really well.

Here’s a brief guide to define the differences between mental health professionals and help you get the right support for you. I share easy definitions of counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, coaches, mental health social workers and therapists to help you on your journey.

I bring my mum along to a radio interview, to discuss overcoming conflict and differing expectations in Vietnamese families - something we both have lots of experience in!

In this new year, I share a reflection on another take of “new year, new me”. Rather than trying to change our habits, is there a way to change how we talk to ourselves - and choose self-kindness?

Spirituality is a concept so closely tied to health and well-being, however I’ve noticed a real hesitation for people to open up about it. Let’s explore what spirituality means to each of us, and how deepening this understanding can boost mental health.

Here I share my personal experience with therapy, talking through my journey from university counseling to mental health care plans and life coaching. Learn about the importance of being ready to open up, communicate your needs, and find the right therapeutic fit for your healing and growth.

We all know what burnout is… or do we? In this blog, we define what burnout means and how it manifests for different people and bodies. Here’s a starting point to practise listening to the body and seeing how you can prevent burnout before you reach it.

You know about setting boundaries but have accepted that it’s impossible for your migrant family. Or is it? Explore different tips to see how you can implement emotional boundaries even if there’s a cultural clash between yourself and your Asian parents.

Feeling like you can’t stop working and always looking at the next goal? Explore the thin line between healthy ambition and self-imposed pressure in this discussion about being an anxious overachiever.