In this episode, Susan Lieu shares her journey as a Vietnamese American storyteller focused on intergenerational healing. She discusses her memoir, 'The Manicurist's Daughter,' which explores her mother's tragic death and the impact of trauma on family dynamics. The conversation delves into the complexities of cultural identity, the role of art in healing, and the challenges of navigating family expectations. Susan emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, emotional intimacy, and the need t...
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In this episode, Susan Lieu shares her journey as a Vietnamese American storyteller focused on intergenerational healing. She discusses her memoir, 'The Manicurist's Daughter,' which explores her mother's tragic death and the impact of trauma on family dynamics. The conversation delves into the complexities of cultural identity, the role of art in healing, and the challenges of navigating family expectations. Susan emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, emotional intimacy, and the need t...
Episode 138: [Step 9] How I Rewired My Relationship with My Parents in Just 15 Minutes
F*ck Saving Face
17 minutes
9 months ago
Episode 138: [Step 9] How I Rewired My Relationship with My Parents in Just 15 Minutes
What happens when you return to the country your parents fled — only to find a version of home you never expected? In this deeply personal episode, Judy Tsuei shares her journey of moving back to Taiwan, the land her parents left to build a new life. She talks about what it was like to live in a place they considered unsafe, yet where she felt seen, supported, and embraced. And she dives into the shocking truths she uncovered about her family’s past: stories of survival, loss, and resilience ...
F*ck Saving Face
In this episode, Susan Lieu shares her journey as a Vietnamese American storyteller focused on intergenerational healing. She discusses her memoir, 'The Manicurist's Daughter,' which explores her mother's tragic death and the impact of trauma on family dynamics. The conversation delves into the complexities of cultural identity, the role of art in healing, and the challenges of navigating family expectations. Susan emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, emotional intimacy, and the need t...
