Thick Dumpling Skin

Lisa and Lynn are separate for this podcast episode, which is an interview that Lynn conducts with body positive activist Laura Burns. Laura has been creating self-love zines and working with people since her teens. More recently she founded Body Love 4 All, a body-positive nonprofit for all people, regardless of their race, size, gender expression, or ability. She also created Radical Body Love, her yoga, hooping, and body-love coaching company that helps people explore the connection between mind, body, and spirit – bringing them all together to create love for the body they have today.  Download the episode on iTunes (where we would also appreciate a rating/review). Show Notes: The Little Book of Big Babes and Rachelle Abellar #FuckFlattering Follow Laura on Instagram: @radicalbodylove and @bodylove4all and on Facebook: Radical Body Love, Body Love 4 All On social media - we are @dumplingskin on Instagram/Twitter and Facebook.  

We are talking about the Asian obsession with pale, non-tan skin and not wearing tampons. You can download the episode on iTunes - while you’re there, please take a few moments to subscribe and leave us a rating/review.  It helps others find the podcast. Show Notes: Mortified show at The Comedy Comedy Festival Xanga Reader letter in full: I Love Being Caramel Follow us on social media - we are @dumplingskin on Instagram/Twitter and @thickdumplingskin on Facebook. 

We are back and talking about moving, auditioning in bathing suits, “beauty privilege,” and fear of aging. Show notes: Jasmin Singer’s Book: Always Too Much and Never Enough Olympic Swimmer Fu Yuanhui’s period and “funny” faces. The Comedy Comedy Festival in Los Angeles HBO Asian Pacific American Visionaries We are going to be transitioning the blog into a mostly podcast format.  You can continue to send us your stories and questions.

In the latest Thick Dumpling Skin Podcast, we talk about limiting major life events, stigma, and overcoming addiction. Other show notes: Sarah Jones’ One Woman Show #IdealAsianBody with APIOPA coming to Purdue University’s AAARCC StoryCorps and Operation Beautiful PLEASE LEAVE US A RATING/REVIEW ON ITUNES!!!!  We want to make more shows but we need your feedback about what you’re enjoying and want to hear! You can also share your story via writing, music, poetry, photography, art, or whatever you want. Follow us on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook!

In the latest Thick Dumpling Skin Podcast, we talk about operating on animal instinct, intuitive eating, and feeling overwhelmed.  Other show notes: Progressive lenses/bifocals Hello Giggles Michelle Obama Invisalign PLEASE LEAVE US A RATING/REVIEW ON ITUNES.  How can we make more shows if we don’t know you’re enjoying them?!?   You can also share your story via writing, music, poetry, photography, art, or whatever you want. Follow us onInstagram/Twitter/Facebook!

In the latest Thick Dumpling Skin Podcast, we talk about Father’s Day, and our relationships to our dads.   Other show notes: Vincent Chin Juneteenth Smorgasburg LA Leave us a rating/review on iTunes.  You can also share your story via writing, music, poetry, photography, art, or whatever you want. Follow us on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook!

In the latest Thick Dumpling Skin Podcast, we are in Hanover, New Hampshire to speak at Dartmouth for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, as keynote speakers! Other show notes: Garbage Pail Kid Cards Daily Motivator app Louise Hay Daily Affirmations Yummy Morano Gelato We also talk about ways to stay positive and be kind to ourselves. Send us your tips and tricks via an email or a voice memo - and please! Leave us a rating/review on iTunes.  You can also share your story via writing, music, poetry, photography, art, or whatever you want.  Follow us on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook!

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In Episode 5, we talk about what to do when your friends/family don’t support your eating disorder recovery. Other show notes: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Katie Horwitch from Women Against Negative Talk National Eating Disorders Association free, confidential hotline Episode 3 on dealing with negative parental comments Dr. Michi Fu on eating disorder resources for Asian American families We want to hear from you!  Send us an email, a voice memo and please leave us a rating/review on iTunes.  Subscribe for more and follow us on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook.

A quick note from Lisa to say we'll be right back!  In the meantime, connect with us, catch up on old episodes and take this time to write us a review, perhaps?  Thanks!'  

In Episode 4, we are joined by Theresa Vu from the band Magnetic North to talk about the new Barbie.  Lisa Ling also makes an appearance.  Oh, and Siri has a few words as well.   FYI we talk about sexual situations, in case you don't want to listen around kids! Other show notes: Our 5th Annivesrary! Photos of the new Barbie Dolls and the old Barbie and the Rockers Asian doll (Dana, not Dee Dee as Lynn mentions) We want to hear from you!  What do YOU think of the new Barbie, and would you buy one for your kids?  Send us an email, a voice memo and please leave us a rating/review on iTunes.   Subscribe for more!

In Episode 3, we are joined by Kelsey Miller to answer a reader’s question about how to deal with negative parental comments. Other show notes: A reader’s #IdealAsianBody submission Felicity KRRB’s 12 Young Dreamers Making a Change The Anti-Diet Project and Big Girl: How I Gave Up Dieting and Got a Life Research Study on Singaporeans and their Mothers We want to hear from you!  Send us an email, a voice memo and please leave us a rating/review on iTunes.  Subscribe for more!

New Year!  New Podcast!  In episode 2 we talk about the #IdealAsianBody campaign.   Other show notes: Lisa’s trip to Maui APIOPA #AAPIhealth Week We want to hear from you!  Send us an email, a voice memo and please leave us a rating/review on iTunes.  Subscribe for more!

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