Unwind the Mind

Welcome to Unwind the Mind's 3rd Season! As we embark on this new season, we are focusing the intersection between digestible Psychology and how today's writers and journalists of all ages share their truth and knowledge on the power of words. How can words move someone to improve their wellbeing? This season's host & My State of Mind founder, Macy Lee, interview mentors, peers, and friends in this podcast's new season and focus. On this episode: We have Filipina journalist & documentary filmmaker and producer Kara Magsanoc-Alikpala share her insights on the importance of journalism, film, and why land defending in the Philippines is so important. We also cover details on the launch of her new documentary alongside many others, Delikado, which cover the harsh realities land defenders in Palawan, Philippines face. She is the founder of ICanServe Foundation and advocates for women's cancer rights and awareness. Listen to get great insight from a thoughtful, genuine leader and storyteller! Stay connected with My State of Mind at www.mystateofmindwellness.org and @msomwellness on Instagram.

Welcome to Unwind the Mind's 3rd Season! As we embark on this new season, we are focusing the intersection between digestible Psychology and how today's writers and journalists of all ages share their truth and knowledge on the power of words. How can words move someone to improve their wellbeing? This season's host & My State of Mind founder, Macy Lee, interview mentors, peers, and friends in this podcast's new season and focus. On this episode: Jireh Deng, a wonderful poet, writer, & journalist and a constant contributor to the LA Times, NPR, and the Guardian share their experiences on storytelling minorities' narratives on queerness, their advocacies, and beautiful anecdotes on living in East Los Angeles. They also share their advice for budding writers and aspiring journalists in a vast and sometimes intimidating industry, please watch this episode if you need motivation & have an epic peer give inspiring advice!  Stay connected with My State of Mind at www.mystateofmindwellness.org and @msomwellness on Instagram.

Welcome to Unwind the Mind's 3rd Season! As we embark on this new season, we are focusing the intersection between digestible Psychology and how today's writers and journalists of all ages share their truth and knowledge on the power of words. How can words move someone to improve their wellbeing? This season's host & My State of Mind founder, Macy Lee, interview mentors, peers, and friends in this podcast's new season and focus. On this episode: Katrina Zara, one of the founding members of My State of Mind's UC Davis chapter share their experience on change, new places, and how this affects their mental health, writing, and motivation to continue the mental health advocacy through powerful words to her peers.  Stay connected with My State of Mind at www.mystateofmindwellness.org and @msomwellness on Instagram.

Welcome to Unwind the Mind's 3rd Season! As we embark on this new season, we are focusing the intersection between digestible Psychology and how today's writers and journalists of all ages share their truth and knowledge on the power of words. How can words move someone to improve their wellbeing? This season's host & My State of Mind founder, Macy Lee, interview mentors, peers, and friends in this podcast's new season and focus.  On this episode: Asra Nomani from the Wall Street Journal & New York Times Opinion share insight on her journey to advocate for minority and people of color's rights in the realm of education, her journey working for the journal at just 23 years old, and combatting shame on the education system.  Stay connected with My State of Mind at www.mystateofmindwellness.org and @msomwellness on Instagram. 

Macy speaks with Bea Gemperle, a Swiss-Filipina wellness advocate based in London & Barcelona, sharing stories on growing up in different places, finding her Filipina identity abroad, and great outlets for reflection and self expression.