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Healing Out Lao'd
Created/Hosted by Rita Phetmixay (she/they), MA, LCSW, Licensed Psychotherapist, Wellness Coach, and Independent Audio Producer. Healing Out Lao'd explores the intersections of Lao diaspora storytelling x healing x tools for sustainability. While this show centers the Lao and broader Southeast Asian...
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E48: Catzie Vilayphonh on Arts as Resistance & LAOS in the House
In this episode, Rita engages in a conversation with Catzie Vilayphonh, an award-winning spoken word poet and community leader. They discuss Catzie's...
E47: Resilience & Joy in the Lao Diaspora; Reflecting on 50 Years Since the Laos Secret War
On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Secret War in Laos, the Fall of Saigon, and the rise of the Khmer Rouge regime, this powerful conversation—h...
Current Events Series EP2: Unpacking Thailand's Role in Conflict w/Cambodia
In Episode 2 of Healing Out Lao’d, Rita unpacks Thailand’s role in the ongoing conflict with Cambodia through the lens of nationalism, colonial legacy...
E46: Vekonda Luangaphay on Preserving Cultural Heritage via The Lao Project
Episode 46 features Vekonda Luangaphay, founder of The Lao Project, a cultural movement that celebrates Lao identity through storytelling and communit...
Current Events Series EP1: Addressing ICE Raids in LA and IN CONTEXT to Lao refugee experiences
In this episode of Healing Out Lao'd, host Rita Phetmixay discusses the recent ICE raids in Los Angeles and their impact in context to the Lao diaspor...
E45: Tina Meetran on Eldest Daughterhood & Finding Out Family's Threat of Deportation at 16yo
Episode 45 features a conversation with Tina Meetran—visual artist, children’s book author, and nonprofit leader—who joined Rita on the pod to talk ab...
E44: How to Pronounce Knife Book Talk w/Souvankham Thammavongsa (HOL Retreat March 2024)
Episode 44 is a recording of Souvankham Thammavongsa's Book Talk at the March 2024 HOL Wellness Retreat at Joshua Tree, CA. In this talk, Souvankham s...
E43: Phatsaline Vongsaly on co-founding "Gamlangchai" and advocating for basic mental health access in Laos, our motherland
In episode 43, Phatsaline "Pat" Vongsaly reflects on her experiences of co-founding Gamlangchai, a community-based organization/social enterprise foun...
E42: Aleena Inthaly on growing up in VA + food diplomacy + transitioning from Legacies of War to Lao Food Movement
In episode 42, Aleena reflects on her journey as a Lao diaspora leader, from which she shares her upbringing in Virginia, her past work with Legacies...
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...
E40: Sarina "Rina" Herman on confronting harmful phrases in Lao + the role of social work in promoting mental health awareness
In episode 40, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay sits down with Rina B Herman, fellow Lao/Vietnamese/Southeast Asian American therapist & social w...
E39: Khoulapsavanh Sayasith on growing up Lao in Germany + challenges of navigating corporate life & cultural identity
In episode 39, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay sits down with Khoulapsavanh (Khoulap for short), fellow Lao podcaster based in Germany. They del...
E38: Ketsana Roberts on navigating Lao identity + financial challenges in South Carolina & being a lil delulu
In episode 38, Healing Out Lao'd host Rita Phetmixay sits down with Ketsana Roberts, a leader in the Asian American diaspora and VP of Community Relat...
E37: Dr. Phitsamay Sychitkokhong Uy on navigating public education system as the first Lao American refugee Harvard EDD graduate
This episode features Dr. Phitsamay Sychitkokhong Uy, who shares her experiences of growing up navigating the public school systems and eventually gra...
SZN 3 Trailer
Healing Out Lao'd finally re-launches another season after a couple years of challenges and growth pains! In this trailer, Rita introduces the continu...
E36: Sabaidee Fest Reflections (Part 2) ft. Somlit, Joy, and Susan
On this week's surprise episode of Healing Out Lao'd, we released PART 2 of the Sabaidee Fest Reflection Series!!! [Sabaidee Fest is the largest South...
E35: Sabaidee Fest Reflections (Part 1) ft. Saengthong Douangdara
LONG TIME NO SPEAK P'NONG!!!
On this week's surprise episode of Healing Out Lao'd, we are reflecting and reminiscing our experiences of...
E34: Somlit Inthalangsy on returning to his Lao name + embodying dad's legacy of community organizing & finding home away from home in Laos Angeles
FINAL SZN 2.0 Episode 34 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and actor/co-host of Laos Angeles Deuan Sabaidee, Somlit Inthalan...
E33: Christy Innouvong-Thornton on experiences of growing up without her Lao Isan parents + moving beyond narratives of forced resilience & giving back through Southeast Asian foodways
Episode 33 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and founder of Courageous Kitchen & TukTuk Box enterprises, Christy Innouvong-T...
E32: Andrew David Vilaythong on growing up with a parent suffering from mental illness + therapy as a tool for addressing conflict-avoidant behaviors & music as self-exploration
Episode 32 features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and music maker/DJ/audio editor of HOL– Andrew David Vilaythong!
During t...
E31: #HealingTheHealer-- Stephanie Franco on writing as resistance + cultivating mental health equity for BIPOC across cali & tapping into radical imagination
Episode 31 brings back the #HealingTheHealer series, which was first created in order to share the experiences of people in Rita’s lives that have emp...
E30: Lina V Luangrath on overcoming domestic violence, finding inner liberation thru music, & meeting Lao ancestors for the first time
This episode features a conversation between creator/host Rita Phetmixay and the talented Lao American musician and family woman, Lina V Luangrath. Du...
E29: Lao Womxn Healing Circle
Episode 29 features creator/host Rita Phetmixay with special guests Seraphina Lotkhamnga, Joy Ngaosivath, and Carole Chainon. Together, they dialogue...
E27: Joseph Phetmixay on growing up as Lao GenZ in NC during era of Uprisings & COVID-19
E27 features Joseph Phetmixay, baby brother to Rita Phetmixay AND youngest sibling of the Phetmixay family! Not only is Joseph the youngest child, he’...
E26: "The Right to Heal: Southeast Asian American Mental Health in CA" [SEARAC report launch]
On behalf of the Laotian American National Alliance, creator/host Rita Phetmixay of Healing Out Lao’d was invited to be a part of a virtual launch eve...
E25.2: Lao Sibling Reconciliation (Part 2) on saving face, vulnerability and building compassion
Healing Out Lao’d SZN 2.0 launches part two of the Lao Sibling Reconciliation episode, which explores the direct impact of saving face, vulnerability...
E25.1: Lao Sibling Reconciliation (Part 1) on gender roles, birth order, and parentification
HAPPY RELAUNCH DAY P’NONG/FAMILY!!! Healing Out Lao’d SZN 2.0 is finally here!!!
In this first relaunch episode, creator/host Rita Phetmixay en...
#COVID19 Series, E2: Gonji Lee on cultivating community resources thru disability justice lens + response to ant-Asian racism + holistic self-care practices
#COVID19 SERIES, E2: GONJI LEE
For our second episode of #COVID19 series, HOL invites Gonji Lee to speak about their experiences as a mental hea...
E24.2: Mother X Daughter Reconciliation (Part 2)
E24.2: MOTHER X DAUGHTER RECONCILIATION PART 2
Introducing part 2 of the Mother x Daughter Reconciliation Episode! This conversation is mediated...
E24.1: Mother X Daughter Reconciliation (Part 1)
E24.1: MOTHER X DAUGHTER RECONCILIATION PART 1
For this Mother’s Day, listen to HOL creator/host Rita reconcile the complicated relationship she...
#COVID19 Series, E1: Jennifer Xyooj on mask making + wellness practices from a public health lens
#COVID19 SERIES, E1: Jennifer Xyooj on mask making + wellness practices from a public health lens
HOL would like to present to you the first epi...
SZN 2 Trailer
SZN 2 Trailer
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E23: HOL SZN 1 Wrap-Up [on hardships and successes of szn 1 + reflection on healing and growth in the Lao diaspora]
In this wrap-up episode of HOL, Rita reflects with big sis and HOL advisor, Wanda Pathomrit, on the hardships and successes of season one! They chat a...
E22: Vilavanh Phetmixay (AKA “Mom”) on secretly eloping to the U.S. as an Isaan refugee + becoming a wife/mother + proving herself successful
MEET HOL GUEST: VILAVANH PHETMIXAY AKA “MOM”
In BONUS episode 22 of HOL, Vilavanh aka “MOM” joins Rita for a conversation about secretly elopin...
E21(PART 2): Kulap Vilaysack on exploring careers in entertainment + building boundaries w/family + cultivating healthier relationships
MEET HOL GUEST: KULAP VILAYSACK
In part two of episode 21 of HOL, Kulap dives deeper into her career in entertainment and Hollywood where she be...
E21(PART 1): Kulap Vilaysack on creating Laos Angeles + tumultuous upbringing in Minnesota + healing in Los Angeles
MEET HOL GUEST: KULAP VILAYSACK
In part one of episode 21 of HOL, Kulap joins Rita for a conversation about how she created Laos Angeles, a comm...
E20: #HealingTheHealer-- Lee Mun Wah on confronting racism + life’s work as a master diversity trainer + reaching across the aisle
MEET HOL GUEST: LEE MUN WAH
In episode 20 of HOL, Lee Mun Wah joins Rita for a conversation about the multifaceted experiences of his journey as...
E19: Practice Tip-- How to Explore Vegan (Lao) Food 101
Listen to Sharon facilitate a practice tip on exploring vegan (Lao) food and/or what it means to transition into a vegan lifestyle!!!
EPISODE OV...
E19: Sharon Daraphonhdeth on environmental justice and sustainability + creating access to vegan Lao food + grieving with community
MEET HOL GUEST: SHARON DARAPHONHDETH
In episode 19 of HOL, Sharon joins Rita for a conversation about her upbringing as a Lao kid in San Diego w...