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Shame
Internal Family Systems
Grief
Christian Faith
Dim Sum and Faith
Therapy
Asian American
Jesus Christ
Christianity
Church
Church Hurt
Substance Abuse
Asian Americans
Grieving Wholeheartedly
Indonesian Americans
Forgiveness
Jenn Suen Chen
Spiritual Formation
Deconstruction
Jesus

We encourage Christian Asian mental health by erasing shame and stopping stigma in order to advance compassion and care for every person.

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What does it mean to carry shame in your skin?

Indonesian American social worker Fiel Sahir joins DJ for an honest conversation about shame, identity, and faith. Fiel describes shame as "chains" and traces his story as a third-generation survivor o... more

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What does it look and feel like to live with the pain and confusion of a mental health diagnosis of bipolar disorder? Two Asian Americans open up about how they've experienced mercy and help while getting through the shame of mental illness in Asian ... more

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• an Aim For Breakthrough x Erasing Shame collaboration!

Dr. Audrey Davidheiser of Aim For Breakthrough and DJ Chuang of Erasing Shame have this conversation about Dr. Audrey's book, Grieving Wholeheartedly: Bringing Healing to Every Part of Your S... more

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Seattle-based therapist, author, and poet Sam Louie joins DJ Chuang to discuss his newly released workbook, Redefining Asian Shame: From Silence to Self-Acceptance — available now to download on Gumroad. (Listen for the 40% off discount code)

Sam sh... more

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Fiel Sahir
Indonesian American pastor's kid, licensed social worker
PearlDive (Fuller Seminary Asian American Christian History Institute)
Episode: Chains, Culture, and Coming Home: Fiel Sahir on Indonesian American Shame
Jean Neely
Author of Christ in the Abyss, Cultivating Deep Faith Amid Depression and Despair
NAF Press (author/publisher)
Episode: Desperately Living with Depression and Experiencing Mercy & Help, with Dr. Jean Neely
Dr. Audrey Davidheiser
Author of Grieving Wholeheartedly; therapist specializing in Internal Family Systems
Interparsity Press (mentioned for Chapter 1 access)
Episode: Why "Are You Over It Yet?" Is the Wrong Question
Sam Louie
Therapist, author, and creator of a shame-related workbook; Chinese immigrant from Hong Kong
Therapist in Seattle; author of Passport to Shame
Episode: Reclaiming & Redefining Shame for Asian Americans
Toni Kim
Author of Shame Redeemed
Author, Shame Redeemed
Episode: Unashamed but Not Shameless: The Difference That Changes Everything
Audrey Davidheiser
Author and psychologist specializing in Internal Family Systems
Independent psychologist; author
Episode: Overcoming Cultural Shame, Naming Your Grief, and Experiencing Healing
Jenn Suen Chen
Author of Dim Sum and Faith
Dim Sum and Faith (Author)
Episode: "Dim Sum and Faith: How Our Stories Form Our Souls" with author Jenn Suen Chen
Andrew Yook
Guest sharing his recovery story and work as a substance abuse counselor
Episode: Adopted but Never Feeling Enough. My Breaking Point Became God’s Turning Point
Peter Kim
Pastor, Living Water Church (Los Angeles area)
Living Water Church
Episode: Jesus, I’m Still Pouring… But I’m Dry

Hosts

DJ Chuang
Host, co-founder of the show; frequently discusses faith, therapy, and cultural healing.
Aggie Park
Co-host and founder; focuses on mental health, faith, and community healing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • An important message for those of Christian faith

    This show is an excellent resource for those of faith and serves to advance a mission that many Christian organizations neglect. The featured topics are very effective at helping you move past feelings and experiences that you no longer wish to carry. I especially enjoyed the episode on how money, wealth, and faith all come together. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michele510
    United Statesa year ago
  • So good!

    Really appreciate how authentic this podcast. It’s so comforting to hear us talk about a topic that affects Asian Americans so deeply yet is rarely addressed. Loved hearing Victoria Cheng’s story too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MomTom3
    United States3 years ago
  • God has brought revelation and healing from this podcast!

    I’m so glad I discovered (or God led me) to this podcast! I was listening for encouragement, inspiration and practical spiritual and emotional health education but God did me one better and powerfully ministered to my spirit through this podcast as well! Wow! Thanks and keep up the great ministry through this, DJ and the community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curiousjeffis
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome!

    So glad I found you ! Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deconstructed
    United States5 years ago
  • This podcast changed my life!!

    For so many years of my adult life, I struggled with so many questions and internal conflict of who I was as a person and the thoughts/feelings I had as a 2nd-gen Asian American. I carried so much shame that I didn’t even know that I felt certain things or why I did what I did, as well as why my parents did what they did. It helped so much to know I am not alone in my struggles/feelings, as well as to be able to put healthy productive language to my pain & hear from therapists & experts about so... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Courageous Asian
    United States8 years ago

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Listener insights highlight the show's compassionate approach to healing and stigma reduction.

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Desperately Living with Depression and Experiencing Mercy & Help, with Dr. Jean Neely
Q: What can churches do better to create places of psychological safety for those who struggle with mental health?
Churches can acknowledge the full spectrum of human experience, normalize ongoing struggles, encourage holistic well-being, and cultivate non-judgmental communities where people feel safe to seek help.
Desperately Living with Depression and Experiencing Mercy & Help, with Dr. Jean Neely
Q: So what comes to mind when you hear the word shame?
Shame is pervasive and particularly potent when it intersects with mental health, culture, and faith; acknowledging it openly and seeking supportive communities helps begin the healing process.
Why "Are You Over It Yet?" Is the Wrong Question
Q: What role does therapy play in healing from grief, and how can faith-based communities support or hinder that process?
Therapy can provide structured support for navigating grief, but cultural stigma in faith communities can discourage seeking help; faith communities can be allies by endorsing therapy or partners that respect beliefs while providing resources.
Why "Are You Over It Yet?" Is the Wrong Question
Q: Why is it important to not rush the grieving process in cultural or religious settings?
Because grief is universal and deeply personal, rushing it can invalidate someone's experience and hinder long-term healing, whereas allowing space for diverse responses leads to healthier processing.
Why "Are You Over It Yet?" Is the Wrong Question
Q: What makes your approach to grief with IFS different from traditional grief models?
The approach centers on parts of the self and the idea that grief is lived through by different internal parts that may want different things, so the reader can sit with their own parts rather than follow a single linear path.

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What is Erasing Shame about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A faith-centered show focused on Christian Asian mental health, addressing shame, therapy, and healing within predominantly Asian American communities. Episodes mix grief, spiritual deconstruction, church hurt, and the role of faith communities in seeking mental health support, often featuring therapists, pastors, and authors who weave faith with psychology. Noteworthy is a recurring emphasis on Internal Family Systems, cultural context, and practical steps for healing, with guests ranging from clinicians to authors and religious leaders. The format tends to blend personal narratives with actionable guidance for listeners navigating stigma, trauma, and faith-based healing.

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Recent guests on Erasing Shame include:

1. Fiel Sahir
2. Jean Neely
3. Dr. Audrey Davidheiser
4. Sam Louie
5. Toni Kim
6. Audrey Davidheiser
7. Jenn Suen Chen
8. Andrew Yook

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