Episode Description:

Lindsay sits down with Corie Chu, intuitive energy healer, Reiki Master Teacher, and numerologist, for a deeply groundingconversation about what spirituality actually is and what it’s not.

Together, they unpack how spirituality has been made inaccessible by rigid rules, rituals, and “shoulds,” and why the most powerful spiritual practices are often the simplest and most personal. From watching the sunset, to coding, to remembering childhood Qigong movements stored in the body, Corie reframes spirituality as anything that helps you feelanchored, honest, and connected to yourself.

Corie also shares her journey from hustling in the entertainment industry to full-time healing work, and how chronic imbalance, overgiving, and suppressed emotions can show up in the body over time. The conversation explores emotional release, intuitive energy healing, and why healing can’t be rushed - your body knows what it’s ready to release, and when.

A powerful portion of the episode centers on boundaries as aspiritual practice, especially within collectivist andvAsian cultural contexts. Corie introduces the concept of micro-boundaries - small, compassionate shifts that protect your energy without burning bridges - and unpacks how guilt,obligation, and overgiving can quietly erode our physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

They also dive into numerology as a tool for awareness (not destiny), the importance of free will, and why self-reflection -brutally honest, courageous self-reflection - is one of the most transformative practices available to us.

Episode Outline:

01:44 Defining Spirituality

07:25 Personal Journey to Energy Healing

11:33 The Importance of Balance and Self-Care

16:04 Discovering Qigong and Returning to Self

20:58 Understanding Intuitive Energy Healing

29:25 Boundaries as a Spiritual Practice

35:14 Navigating Family Dynamics and Boundaries

36:08 The Importance of Compassionate Boundaries

39:45 Cultural Influences on Boundaries

47:16 The Consequences of Overgiving

54:51 Understanding Numerology

01:00:39 The Power of Self-Reflection

01:03:20 Defining Courage and Spirituality

What You’ll Learn:

• Why spirituality doesn’t have to bewoo-woo - and can be anything that helps you return to yourself
• How overgiving and chronic stress livein the body (and what happens when emotions go unprocessed)
• Why boundaries - especially micro-boundaries - are a spiritual practice in collectivist and Asian families
• How to protect your energy without cutting people off or betraying your values
• Why healing can’t be rushed and how your body decides what it’s ready to release
• How numerology can be used as a tool for awareness not destiny

About Corie Chu

Corie Chu is a Reiki Master Teacher, a certified numerologist, and an intuitive energy healer. After spending over a decade working as a publicist in Hollywood - touring globally with film studios, executives, and A-list talent - she left the entertainment industry to pursue healing work after experiencing burnout.

Her path led her through South America and ultimately into deep study of Reiki, energy healing, numerology, and embodied practices that honor emotional and energetic wellbeing.

Today, Corie blends her corporate-world insight with intuitive healing, helping clients release stored emotional energy, set healthier boundaries, and reconnect with themselves in grounded, practical ways.

Connect with Corie

https://coriechu.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/coriechuhealing/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corie-chu-ab129a21/?originalSubdomain=hk

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Episode Overview:

In this episode of Courage Class, Lindsay shares her personaljourney from burnout in 2024 to self-discovery and life transformation. She discusses how she navigated through a period of intense stress, leading to skyrocketing blood pressure, and how she managed to bring it under control.

Through therapy, running, and introspection, Lindsay discovered the importance of listening to her own needs and emotions.

She emphasizes that change is deeply personal and should be tailored to one’s individual context. She alsohighlights the significance of physical activity in achieving emotional and mental clarity.

Lindsay ends by encouraging listeners to find their own pathand introduces the upcoming season filled with expert insights on spirituality, mental health, sleep, and nutrition.

Episode Outline:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Story

02:03 The Turning Point: Health Scare

03:46 Struggles and Realizations

05:07 The Sabbatical and Running Journey

06:36 Emotional Breakthroughs

08:05 Communicating Needs and Making Changes

12:44 The Importance of Context in Change

14:59 The Power of Physical Activity

17:40 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

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In this first episode of Courage Class Season 2, Lindsay sits down with Nicole Cruz, leadership coach and founder of Nicole Cruz Coaching, to explore what it really means to create a vision for your life that’s rooted in who you are, not just what you do. Many of us—especially in the Asian and Pacific Islander community—were raised to equate success with hard work, achievement, and meeting expectations.

But what if the path to fulfillment isn’t about doing more, but aligning more deeply with what truly matters? Together, Lindsay and Nicole will discuss how to create intentional, culturally grounded goals and vision boards that reflect your authentic values and life desires. Nicole will walk Lindsay through a review of her own vision board from last year to show, in real time, how to shift from achievement-based goals to meaningful, purpose-driven intentions.

Episode Objectives:

• Reframe the meaning of success: Learn how to move from achievement-based goals toward intentions rooted in joy, purpose, and authenticity.
• Understand cultural influences on goal-setting: Explore how familial expectations, cultural scripts, and hustle culture shape how we define success.
• Learn how to build an intentional vision board: Get practical steps for designing a vision board or annual plan that reflects who you want to be, not just what you want to achieve.
• Experience a real-time coaching moment: Listen as Nicole reviews Lindsay’s previous vision board, offering live feedback and insights on how to make it more intentional and aligned.
• Walk away with a sustainable practice: Develop a framework for goal-setting that prioritizes joy, balance, and inner alignment—so your intentions actually feel good to live out.

Episode Outline:

00:00 Introduction

02:04 Redefining Success

04:53 Personal Journey and Realizations

09:44 Cultural Influences on Achievement

15:38 Shifting from Achievement to Alignment

27:05 Shifting Focus from Achievement to Experience

29:49 The Importance of Being Present

32:49 Vision Boards and Values

35:25 Critiquing the Vision Board

40:06 Exploring Feelings and Intentions

48:34 Permission to Be Curious and Dream

52:32 Final Thoughts and Definition of Courage

Connect with Nicole Cruz: IG, FB, and Tiktok: @nicolecruzcoaching

https://nicolecruzcoaching.com/

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As Season One of Courage Class comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the collective insights that emerged.

This season explored wellness, leadership, and identity through an Asian and Asian American lens, centering conversations on:

· rest and burnout

· honoring elders while choosing our own path

· culturally attuned mental health care

· developing our voice in community

· creativity and mentorship

Something that kept coming up again and again: honoring our cultural history and evolving beyond survival-based patterns are not mutually exclusive. In fact, meaningful progress requires both.

Thank you to the guests and community members who contributed their voices and lived experiences. This work reinforces the importance of culturally grounded spacesfor reflection, healing, and growth and the impact Courage Class can have.

Now LTF 2026!

Episode Summary

Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu sits down with ASPIRE (Asian SistersParticipating in Reaching Excellence) leaders Sophia Lai (Board Chair) and Michelle Chen (former Program Manager, Youth Leadership Program) to explore what it takes to nurture the next generation of AAPI girls and women.

They discuss the cultural and structural challenges AAPI girls face, why identity-rooted mentorship matters, and how ASPIRE’s programs turn mentees into mentors—creating a self-sustaining pipeline of leadership, sisterhood, and belonging. Listeners gain insight into how they get involved and support this vital initiative.

Guests

• Sophia Lai, Board Chair - Former director of the 2019 Asian American Women in Leadership Conference; longtime volunteer and builder of mentorship ecosystems

• Michelle Chen, (former) Youth Leadership Program Manager - Led cohorts, cultivated safe spaces, and watched mentees return as mentors and conference volunteers

About ASPIRE

ASPIRE empowers Asian American girls and women through identity development, mentorship, and education. Programs include the Youth Leadership Program (YLP), professional mentorship tracks, and community-based initiatives. Alumni frequently return as mentors, creating a tiered, intergenerational network that compounds impact.

Episode Guide00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey00:34 Welcoming ASPIRE Leaders + Leadership Pathways07:16 Challenges Faced by AAPI Women16:27 Importance of Mentorship20:06 ASPIRE's Unique Programs22:06 Diverse Experiences in ASPIRE22:22 A Success Story: From Student to Mentor25:09 The Impact of ASPIRE's Mentorship28:00 How to Get Involved with ASPIRE29:29 Qualities of an Ideal Mentor32:30 Future Plans for ASPIRE33:19 Personal Reflections on Mentorship36:51 Rapid Fire Questions

Connect with ASPIRE

Website: www.girlsaspire.org

Email: mentorship@girlsaspire.org

IG: @girlsaspire

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About the Episode:

What does a truly rich math classroom look like and sound like?

Dr. Theodore Sagun—professor, researcher, and teachereducator at UCLA—joins us to dismantle the “natural math genius” myth and paint a picture of culturally responsive math instruction where students’ identities, languages, and thinking are at the center.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to spot a healthy, challenging math classroom: daily check-ins, multiple ways to participate, and tasks that value reasoning over rote speed.
• The real harm of timed tests and tracking - and how they shape fixed beliefs about "being smart".
• culturally responsive teaching in math: swapping textbook contexts for ones that reflect students' lives, languages, and communities.
• Productive struggle as a life skill: how to help kids grapple, reflect, and collaborate instead of rushing to the answer.
• Parent toolkits: questions to ask at home and at school to encourage discourse and understand what's happening in class.
• Teacher-Family Partnerships: building trust and dialogue without demonizing teachers who are already carrying a heavy load.

Episode Breakdown:

00:12 Guest Introduction: Dr. Theodore Sagun

04:18 Theodore's Upbringing and Early Math Experiences

08:05 Messages About Math Success and Intelligence

12:12 Culturally Responsive Math Instruction

14:15 Challenges with Standardized Testing andCurriculum

22:01 The Model Minority Myth

25:41 Defining a Culturally Responsive Math Classroom

29:35 Rethinking Math Instruction: Humanizing theClassroom

30:16 Engaging Students in Diverse Learning Experiences

32:03 The Role of Teachers in a Responsive MathClassroom

36:53 The Concept of Productive Struggle in Math

40:59 Encouraging Productive Struggle at Home

47:47 Building Relationships with Teachers for BetterMath Learning

56:12 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects

About Dr. Sagun:

 Dr. Theodore Sagun is a professor, researcher, and teacher educator at UCLA where he has worked with countless pre-service teachers in the teacher education program.

He is the co-author of Equity Moves to Support MultilingualLearners in Mathematics and Science, Grades K-8. He is a former high school mathematics teacher and Associate Director of the UCLA Mathematics Project and has trained countless in-service and pre-service teachers to center student thinking in math and culturally relevant practices.

At the California state level, Theodore has twice been appointed to California's Mathematics Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee, helping to shape the direction of math education for millions of students across the state of California.

How to connect with Dr. Sagun:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodore-sagun-55b97518/

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About the Episode:

In this episode of Courage Class, Lindsay converses with Samuel Shin, a licensed therapist, coach, and men's group facilitator. Samuel is known for his exceptional work in helping Asian men overcome cultural stigmas, heal, and step into their authentic selves. The discussion explores the unique pressures faced by Asian men in Western and Asian societies, common emotional and identity struggles, and Samuel's transformative PIE method (Process, Integration, Embodiment) for healing. The episode also delves into Samuel's personal journey, the cultural and systemic factors affecting Asian men, and practical steps for men to start exploring vulnerability and emotional expression. Lindsay and Samuel also discuss insights for partners looking to support the men in their lives better. This is a deeply inspiring and informative conversation for anyone looking to understand and support the mental health of Asian men.

Episode Breakdown

00:42 Meet Samuel Shin

02:50 Samuel's Journey to Men's Mental Health

05:33 Exploring Masculinity and Emotional Struggles

08:40 Holistic Healing and Alternative Therapies

12:00 Common Struggles of Asian Men

23:10 Systemic Issues and Societal Pressures

26:38 Samuel's Therapeutic and Coaching Methodology

28:21 Understanding the Root of Personal Struggles

29:42 The Process of Transformation: PIE Method

30:59 Challenges Men Face in Seeking Help

32:55 Creating Safe Spaces for Men

35:08 Building Trust and Vulnerability in Relationships

40:38 Breakthrough Moments and Transformations

44:28 Embodying Divine Masculinity

50:28 Practical Steps for Exploring Vulnerability

55:56 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects

About Samuel:

Samuel Shin, is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Personal Development Coach, Certified Men's Work Facilitator and host of Samuel and Friends Heal the World, a podcast spreading the message of healing and transformation for the world. In his clinical work, he helps Asian men break free from cultural stigma, heal, and step into an authentic, empowered masculinity. He is also the founder of the Mindful Masculine, an 8 week program designed to help Asian men heal past trauma, build emotional resilience, and discover a more balanced, authentic masculinity using culturally responsive methods.

How to connect with Samuel

IG: @samuelshin.co

Website: www.samuelshin.co

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Episode Summary

What if menopause isn’t an ending—but a second beginning?

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Tamsin Lee guides us through the foundational principles of East Asian Medicine, showing how concepts like yin and yang can transform the way we experience midlife, aging, and womanhood.

We talk about how Western medicine tries to ‘fix’ menopause, while East Asian Medicine sees it as a natural evolution—an opportunity for recalibration, reflection, and growth. From decolonizing our beliefs about aging to practical daily rituals that align with the seasons, this episode is both grounding and deeply liberating.

Tamsin also reminds us that rest and rejuvenation are not the same—and that true healing starts when we listen to our own body’s messages instead of chasing external prescriptions.

Whether you’re entering perimenopause, post-menopause, or simply navigating midlife transformation, this conversation will leave you with language, tools, and hope.

Episode Outline

02:00

Yin and yang explained as dynamic, interdependent forces

08:00

From paralysis to acupuncture to rediscovering her calling

16:00

How menopause is pathologized in the West and honored in the East

24:00

Seeing aging, race, class, and capitalism as interconnected

32:00

Menopause as renewal, transformation, and creative power

40:00

Feeling sadness as a sacred step toward compassion

48:00

Learning to read your body’s signals; advocating for yourself

55:00

Breathing meditation, sensory awakening, and daily awareness

1:03:00

Aligning life rhythms with autumn and winter energies

1:11:00

What actually restores you vs. what simply stops you

1:18:00

Facing fear and rediscovering power in community

1:25:00

Practicing kindness to self; remembering the blood holds memory

1:32:00

Self-trust, cultural connection, and choosing curiosity over fear

About Dr. Tamsin Lee

Dr. Tamsin Lee is a Daoist metaphysical expert with over a decade of experience as an East Asian medicine doctor, public health researcher, and teaching artist. As the founder of Elemental Archetypes, she helps people reclaim ancestral wisdom through East Asian metaphysics, Daoist healing, and embodied ritual. On a weekly basis, she delivers hope and wisdom to her over 16,000 social media followers on how to lean into perimenopause and menopause with grace, power, and kindness.

Connect with Dr. Tamsin Lee

IG and Tiktok: @drtamsinlee

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