In this episode of Healing Out Lao'd, host Rita shares personal updates, reflections on community engagement, and the importance of play in healing. Rita discusses her experiences with pickleball, hosting events, and wants to see YOU at either the upcoming Lao Friendsgiving Community Impact Dinner on November 10th at 5pm at Mekong Cuisine Lao and Thai (open to everyone + allies/partners), and/or at the March 2026 HOL retreat (open to Lao-identified women and femmes) in San Diego. ...
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In this episode of Healing Out Lao'd, host Rita shares personal updates, reflections on community engagement, and the importance of play in healing. Rita discusses her experiences with pickleball, hosting events, and wants to see YOU at either the upcoming Lao Friendsgiving Community Impact Dinner on November 10th at 5pm at Mekong Cuisine Lao and Thai (open to everyone + allies/partners), and/or at the March 2026 HOL retreat (open to Lao-identified women and femmes) in San Diego. ...
E41: Vilayvanh Bender on Exploring Lao Heritage Through Literature
Healing Out Lao'd
42 minutes
8 months ago
E41: Vilayvanh Bender on Exploring Lao Heritage Through Literature
In episode 41, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay engages in a heartfelt conversation with Vilayvanh Bender, a Lao American children's book author and registered dietitian. Vanh shares her journey as a 1.5 generation immigrant/refugee, her childhood memories in Laos, and the importance of cultural representation through literature. The discussion delves into Vanh's motivations for writing Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers, her career trajectory into becoming a registered dietitian, and t...
Healing Out Lao'd
In this episode of Healing Out Lao'd, host Rita shares personal updates, reflections on community engagement, and the importance of play in healing. Rita discusses her experiences with pickleball, hosting events, and wants to see YOU at either the upcoming Lao Friendsgiving Community Impact Dinner on November 10th at 5pm at Mekong Cuisine Lao and Thai (open to everyone + allies/partners), and/or at the March 2026 HOL retreat (open to Lao-identified women and femmes) in San Diego. ...
