Something clicked two weeks ago and I haven’t been able to loosen the thread since. A meme a friend shared made me realise that I might have ADHD and I’ve been learning about it since. Turns out, this (sometimes slightly manic) phase is called hyperfocus, which can be a blessing and a curse. The podcast […]
Season 02: Trailer
The lotus is the National Flower of Vietnam, the home country of my parents, who were escorted to Britain after escaping the Vietnam War.It’s a flower that is seeded in mud and pushes its way through murky water to bloom beautifully on the surface. You cannot see its struggles – only its beauty. It’s for […]
Season 01 Update
A quick update to explain my absence over the past few months. Credits: Hosted and edited by Naomi Hoang.Music by Yaiza Varona. If you find value in this podcast, please consider sharing with others, leaving a review or making a donation. Thank you for your support,Naomi Released: 08/11/2021
03: Silent Depression
This episode explores the turbulent, relentless rollercoaster of living with Depression. Mine went on for the best part of a decade, with particularly bad spells lasting months on end. Everyone’s experience is different, though I hope my story brings some comfort to those going through this, and understanding to the lucky ones who aren’t. I sought professional aid after a bout of Labrynthitis tipped me over the edge, resulting in […]
#02: Teen Years
This episode highlights the struggles and pressures of adhering to multiple, opposing cultures and how lapses in logic – teamed with mob mentality – condenses already difficult challenges, such as racism. Mentioned: The Bottom Line: In psychology, the Bottom Line describes the core – if not simplified – belief that is normally formed during childhood, […]
#01: Childhood
I think adults often underestimate what can affect a child and their world view. In this episode, I share my childhood experiences regarding race and privilege, whilst exploring how growing up with two different cultures affected how I saw myself. Mentioned:5 Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapmanhttps://www.5lovelanguages.com/ Hosted and edited by Naomi Hoang.Music by Yaiza Varona. If you […]
Trailer
Welcome to A Journey Shared – a little nook of the internet full of life stories and insights acquired along the way. I believe that knowledge is to be shared for the benefit of others. Check out this trailer to get a sense of what’s to come… Released: 27/08/2020