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Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu

Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu

Auteur(s): Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu
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 Courage Class brings Asian American voices to the center of health and wellness. Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu interviews cultural trailblazers and creatives to explore identity, healing, cultural expectations and emotional well-being. We name the realities mainstream wellness ignores - like the tension of living between cultures - and create space for honest conversations about identity, healing, and success. Together, we’re building a new narrative of wellness, sharing stories, tools, and conversations that reflect who we are – not who we’re told to be.Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu Développement personnel Réussite
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  • Sleep Matters More Than You Think

    Sleep Matters More Than You Think
    Feb 2 2026

    Episode Overview:

    This week, Lindsay sits down with Dr. Yishan Xu, founder of Mind & Body Garden Psychology, an adjunct clinical faculty member at Stanford University School of Medicine, and a board-certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine specialist (DBSM). Together, they dismantle the myth of the “perfect” sleep routine - especially in high-achieving, hustle-conditioned cultures.

    They explore why chronic sleep deprivation is so common (and even celebrated) in our community, plus the real short- and long-term costs it carries - from cognition and work performance to mood, empathy, and relationships.

    Dr. Yishan breaks down the difference between sleep deprivation vs. insomnia, explains how different sleep stages support memory, emotional stability, and creativity, and shares simple, evidence-based shifts you can start today.

    Most importantly, this conversation is a permission slip: your sleep isn’t broken, and you don’t need a one-size-fits-all routine. The goal is learning what your body needs and building a sustainable rhythm that supports the life you’re trying to create.

    What you’ll learn in this episode

    • How hustle culture in Asian communities normalizes sleep deprivation - and the hidden physical, emotional, and relational costs we often underestimate.
    • Why rest can feel “lazy” or irresponsible in cultures that prize endurance, sacrifice, and achievement - and how to reframe sleep as an act of courage.
    • How chronic sleep loss shows up in high achievers as perfectionism, irritability, anxiety, and strained relationships - even when life looks “successful” on paper.
    • How to honor your body’s natural rhythm (instead of forcing early mornings or rigid routines) without betraying your values, family, or ambition.


    About Dr. Yishan Xu:

    Dr. Yishan Xu is a licensed clinical psychologist and an adjunct clinical faculty member at Stanford University School of Medicine. She is the founder and director of Mind & BodyGarden Psychology, one of California’s largest multilingualmental health clinics, with over 20 clinicians and satellite offices in New York City.

    Dr. Yishan is a Board-Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist (D-BSM) with specialties in sleep disorders (including insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders). She integrates evidence-based therapies - including CBT, CBT-I, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches - with a holistic, lifestyle-medicine perspective.

    Fluent in Mandarin and English, Dr. Yishan brings a culturally attuned approach to helping clients navigate stress, life transitions, relationships, and lasting personal change.

    Connect with Dr. Yishan:

    Website: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/

    Instagram and TikTok: @dr.yishan

    Deep Into Sleep Podcast: https://www.deepintosleep.co/


    Connect with Courage Class on TikTok,Instagram, YouTube:

    @courageclasspod

    @drlindsaykwockhu

    www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast


    ⁠⁠Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter:

    https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠

    Music Credit: DayNigthMorning fromPixabay invitation-no-copyright-music-388387


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    50 min
  • Mental Health and the Asian Community with Anise Health

    Mental Health and the Asian Community with Anise Health
    Jan 28 2026
    Episode Overview: This week, Lindsay discusses the importance of culturally attuned therapy with Israa Nasir, a trained therapist and current Director of Clinical Strategy at Anise Health, an Asian-focused online therapy platform. They explore how impactful cultural context is in mental health care and the comprehensive services offered by Anise Health, including therapy, behavioral health coaching, peer support groups, and more. Learn about the unique challenges faced by Asian individuals in seeking mental health support and the innovative solutions provided by Anise Health to bridge these gaps. This episode aims to emphasize the significance of culturally relevant care for optimal healing and growth created especially for the Asian community. Episode Outline: 01:44 The Importance of Culturally Attuned Therapy02:24 Introducing Israa Nasir and Anise Health03:07 Micro Actions for Mental Health07:47 Culturally Attuned Care Explained10:44 Barriers to Mental Health Care in Asian Communities15:43 Anise Health's Matching Process21:00 Training and Development for Clinicians24:38 Introduction to Anise Health's Mission25:50 Holistic Programs and Services26:13 Behavioral Health Coaching27:52 Peer Support Groups29:32 Digital Resources and Corporate Engagements33:06 Insurance and Accessibility37:41 Success Stories and Family Dynamics44:18 Encouraging Community Check-ins What you learn in this episode:Identify what culturally attuned care means and why integrating culture at the start (not downstream) can accelerate healing.Recognize the cultural + structural barriers that delay Asian mental health care (stigma/shame, language gaps, mistrust, access and insurance).The comprehensive support structures Anise providesTake one courageous next step: check in withone community member in a genuine way to normalize support, reduce shame, and make help-seeking easier.About Israa Nasir:Israa Nasir is the Director of Clinical Strategy at Anise Health. She is a therapist by training and has extensive experience in clinical strategy and program development. Born in Pakistan, raised as an expat in the Middle East, then as an immigrant in Toronto, Canada, Israa grew up navigating many cultures. Her global upbringing taught her a deep appreciation for the beauty of different cultures. She has held leadership roles at startups focused on bridging gaps in mental health access and innovation. She is also a public speaker and author of Toxic Productivity. Israa is excited to develop initiatives that redefine mental health care delivery and create last impact.Connect with Israa: IG and Tiktok: @well.guideLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/israanasir/⁠Website: ⁠https://www.israanasir.com/⁠ About Anise HealthAnise Health is a mission-driven tele-mental health organization dedicated to serving diverse and historically underserved communities. The platform offers an evidence-based model of care that centers cultural context from the very beginning - designed to better support people of color than traditional, one-size-fits-all approaches to therapy.Through a holistic, culturally attuned care model, Anise Health works to reduce disparities in mental health access and outcomes. Their work within the Asian community shows higher engagement and stronger continuity of care, demonstrating how culturally responsive support can meaningfully improve mental health experiences for BIPOC individuals.Website: ⁠https://www.anisehealth.co/⁠Instagram or Tiktok: @anisehealthTo learn more about their peer wellness groups, sign up for their newsletter ⁠here⁠ (scroll to the bottom).Connect with Courage Class on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube:@courageclasspod@drlindsaykwockhuWebsite: ⁠www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter:⁠https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠⁠Music Credit: DayNigthMorning from Pixabayinvitation-no-copyright-music-388387
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    47 min
  • Spirituality is Returning to Yourself: Micro-Boundaries, Energy, and Self-Reflection

    Spirituality is Returning to Yourself: Micro-Boundaries, Energy, and Self-Reflection
    Jan 21 2026

    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

    Connect with Courage Class on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube:

    @courageclasspod

    @drlindsaykwockhu

    Website: www.drlindsaykwockhu.com/podcast

    ⁠⁠Sign up for Courage Class Notes, a weekly newsletter:

    https://dr-lindsay-kwock-hu.kit.com/980fac101a⁠⁠


    Music Credit: DayNigthMorning from Pixabayinvitation-no-copyright-music-388387

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