THE STRANGE YET CHARMING PODCAST: Recent Episodes
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I'm Crystal, and I went from being a college drop out, anime nerd to a badass mindset and transition coach that specializes in empowering wonderfully eccentric individuals to discover who they truly are, take ownership of their authenticity, and live a life of freedom.
Here we have deep, thought provoking conversations about how being authentically yourself gives you the ultimate freedom and fulfillment. Whether it's just me in an intimate conversation with you the listener, or it's one of my charming guests that have thrived by harnessing the power of their authenticity, this podcast is here to inspire you to really own what makes you different and turn it into your crowning glory.
It is never too late to start over.
Today's episode is the season finale, and we talk about how normal pivots are in life, and I discuss a pivot of my own!
About to undergo a pivot of your own and need support? Having a coach in your corner through every step of the way makes all the difference!
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Having the worst day ever?
We all have bad days. That's totally normal.
Here's how to survive these bad days!
Too overwhelmed by bad days and need support? Having a coach in your corner through every step of the way makes all the difference!
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Confidence is not some elusive gift that some people are just born with. It's something you discover and practice.
No matter how insecure or inadequate you feel, it's possible to find your confidence.
I want to share with you some new perspectives on what I've learned about confidence being someone who has struggled with this their whole life, as someone who has found confidence even after shaving her head bald.
It's going to be an exploration of what it means to be confident and how you can find the type of confidence that feels second nature to you!
Lacking confidence? Having a coach in your corner through every step of the way makes all the difference!
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We don’t talk about friendship breakups enough even though it’s one of the most heartbreaking things that happens to almost everyone.
I’m here to tell you how natural it is.
It’s supposed to happen as you grow and change.
It helps prepare you for the people who are supposed to be in your life.
Your Soul Tribe!
Going through your own difficult transition and need support in finding your why and creating a plan from it? Having a coach in your corner through every step of the way makes all the difference!
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Everyone is calling the incident at the 2022 Oscars, "the SLAP heard round the world."
As someone who has shaved their heard because of my own Alopecia (Areata), I believe I provide an interesting perspective on this topic.
Regardless of what you may thing of Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, or Chris Rock, this moment made a huge impact for the visibility of Alopecia.
Let's talk about it.
Going through your own difficult transition and need support in finding your why and creating a plan from it? Having a coach in your corner through every step of the way makes all the difference!
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TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal Ideation
Being neurodivergent is just another way of saying "my brain works a little differently" and yet there is so much stigma around it. Today I talk about my struggle with ADHD, and how it almost made me give up on life.
To any of you who have ADHD or are neurodivergent, this episode is all about empowering you to make life work for you.
Going through your own difficult transition and need support in finding your why and creating a plan from it? Having a coach in your corner through every step of the way makes all the difference!
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LINKS: Big Emotions After an Adult ADHD Diagnosis: https://wb.md/3Jj9oJvLife expectancy: https://bit.ly/3q8loWG
A few weeks after riding the high of coming out as an Alopecian, shaving my head, and posting video about it, I'm hit with the reality of how much work it's going to take to get my life back on track.
After a big ceremony or celebration, there is no happily ever after. Life still goes on, and often times you're left in a state where you'll have to continue life with a new identity. You have a fresh new slate from which to build on.
New beginnings can be so exciting, and at the same time overwhelming, and today we're going to talk about how to manage those feelings of overwhelm during times of change and how to start rebuilding. Going through your own difficult transition and need support in finding your why and creating a plan from it? Having a coach in your corner through every step of the way makes all the difference!
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A rite of passage, is a ceremony or experience that marks a major milestone or transition in someone's life.
That's why I chose that title for this chapter of my life.
Today I talk about I, a 28 year old Asian American female, went through her own rite of passage with Alopecia Areata, autoimmune disease, and finding myself again.
Going through your own difficult transition and need support in finding your confidence again? Having a coach in your corner through every step of the way makes all the difference!
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I wrote this 24 hours before going through one of the most difficult parts of my life.
In this podcast, I discuss how I prepared for this moment in the years, months, and days leading up to the event.
Today's episode is here tell you that everything will be ok even when you feel like everything is falling apart.
Check out my coach @meganloeswick (insta) if you're interested in finally taking the step!
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Going through some difficult transition and need support?
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People often say "I want to make the right choice." or "I don't want to make the wrong choice."
But what if I told you, that neither reasons exists and there is no such thing as right or wrong, only trade offs.
Understanding this basic philosophy frees you to make choices with less pressure and more ability to trust in the process.
If you want to master living authentically without the guilt, today's episode is for you.
Want to stop caring about what other's think and start living a life according to your own rules?
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Ok, so you don't have the house, the spouse, the sports car, and it's making you feel like you need to up your game or your future is going to be doomed.
RELAX. This episode is here to talk about why your perception is wrong, and methods on how to reduce the fear and anxiety of the future.
Books mentioned: "The Universe Has Your Back" by Gabrielle Berstein
Feeling overwhelmed by thoughts of the future and can't move forward?
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Creativity is an elusive resource.
Why does it always seem in short supply when it comes to turning your passion into a career? If you love what you do, why is it so hard to stay motivated?
Today we're going to talk about creativity, how it's blocked, and how to overcome those blockages and activate your creative force! Book a FREE consult with me here: http://www.strangeyetcharming.com/book-session/
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Sources:
Pablo Picasso and his paintings. Pablo Picasso: 150 Famous Paintings, Bio & Quotes by Picasso. (n.d.). Retrieved January 26, 2022, from https://www.pablopicasso.org/
There will be times in life where you are called to rest and reflect, despite all your ambitions and desires to move forward. This is a conversation of how essential isolation and silence are, along with how to deal with feelings of being left behind if you do make the decision to step away for yourself!
Also, we're experimenting on today's episode. If you like it and want me to make more episodes like it, REVIEW the podcast or DM me on instagram!
If you need help with creating a plan to be in the stillness this year:
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With 2022 right around the corner, you might be super excited to create some new changes for yourself in the new year.
Next year is going to be your year! So how do you make sure that you're going to do what you set out to do and not have next year be full of failed resolutions?
Let's let go of the half hearted goals next year and begin a more intentional way of living.
Instead of New Years Resolution, let this be a New Years Revolution, where we reject the old way of being, for a completely new one, So that we can make changes that actually last. Reflection, Audits, Themes, Plans, and More on today's episode!!!
If you're interested in getting help with creating lasting change in the new year:
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Today’s guest is Brian Dublin, a LGBTQ+ Filipino-American Singer/Songwriter from the Bay Area.
By day he works as a freelance graphic designer, photographer and digital marketer, and by night he pursues his dream of being a singer and recording artist. Not only that, he manages his own LGTBQ apparel brand, that strives to represent asian, LGBTQ, and intersecting communities.
Today’s conversation was heavily focused on Asian and LGBTQ identity and what it's like to create from that lens. We talk about telling your story as a creator, and how important identity is in creating authentic and meaningful work. We also discuss talk labels, how not be limited by them, and so much more!
Check out his music here: https://spoti.fi/3swmbD3 https://apple.co/3qoeyvM
Space Boyfriends here: https://spaceboyfriends.com/
And Socials here! instagram: @briandublin twitter: @briandubz
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Whether it be family obligations or office Christmas parties, here's a guide on how to survive the Holiday Season without completely losing your marbles and committing murder.
If you're interested in getting help with boundaries 1 on 1
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Today's conversation is going to be about boundaries. So if you're someone who struggles with boundaries because:
- You don't know your limits
- You're too caught up in being right or wrong
- You're all talk and no action
- You cut people off too easily
- You struggle with guilt or shame
This episode is all about overcoming those obstacles so you can protect your energy!
If you're interested in getting help with boundaries 1 on 1
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Today's episode is going to be short!
I wanted to let everyone know where I've been mentally! I hope you enjoy this more intimate version of the podcast where I share what's going on in my life!
Today’s guest is founder and CEO of Kinfold, an Otaku Streetwear brand. Louis Ly went from working 80 - 90 hour weeks at a highly stressful recruiting job to starting his own street fashion brand.
We have an honest conversation about leaving a stable, high paying job in order to chase something that is less stable and more fulfilling. This talk gives a realistic view of what that might look like to make that leap.
Check Out Kinfold here: Shop: https://kinfold.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinfoldofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinfoldofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/kinfoldofficial
Do you put everyone else's needs before your own? Do you say yes, when you mean no because you "feel bad"? Are you stuck in life because you've lived according to someone else's expectations for too long?
Well, my dear, your symptoms indicate that you're a people pleaser.
Welcome to today's podcast: People Pleaser REHAB, where we will talk about what makes a people pleaser, why people people please, and how to start recovering!
Want to stop being a people pleaser, but you don't know how?
Book a FREE consult with me!
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Mentions: - Quote author @natlue on Instagram
Megan Loeswick is currently a quadruple Certified Professional Coach, certified through IPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching). She works with lots of different people, however her practice has mainly attracted people who are looking to refocus their why and push themselves in different areas of their life! Taking a life from good, content, or simply ok - to a life they look forward to. Before becoming a Coach, Megan had an 18 year career in hospitality. She worked in all facets of the industry, including most recently, being the General Manager of an event center, lounge, and restaurant in downtown San Francisco. She honed her skills while working in all areas of the industry starting as a host working her way to Upper Management and even Consulting in the California Bay Area.
She was successful in all the "right" areas, but still felt like something was missing. She had to completely redefine success for herself. That's when she completely pivoted, found Coaching, and the rest continues to unfold.
To get in touch with Megan:
www.meganloeswick.com Instagram: @meganloeswick Facebook: @meganloeswickcoaching
Too many people are at the mercy of their negative thoughts. When you operate from that space, it can feel hopeless and inescapable.
I'm here to tell you that I was in that boat once. I've walked miles in those shoes before, and now 4 years later, I can honestly said that I've overcome the negative thoughts.
Here's what I did, and how it can help you.
Want to conquer your negative thoughts? Book a FREE consult with me!
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Chantée L. Christian is a 2021 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honoree; and 2x Amazon International Best-Selling Author that brings over 15 years of management consultant experience in Program/Project Management, Organizational Change Management, and Strategic Planning. Over that time, Chantée has worked with cross functional teams and senior leaders to provide program management, mentorship, assessments, and coaching services. As a certified facilitator, Chantée has developed and delivered various forms of training and engagements for a range of multileveled staff and senior government officials. Chantée earned her Master’s of Business Administration from Webster University. Chantée has a self-proclaimed professional credential alphabet soup that ranges from her bachelor’s degree to her coaching certifications. With her experience and skills, Chantée created a coaching and consulting company, My Best SHIFT, which empowers her to present an innovative and distinct perspective to both coaching and consulting. She hosts and moderates panel conversations for Unspoken Truths of Being Black covering relevant topics like the workforce, healthcare, education, and veterans amid the current pandemic and heightened awareness of racial injustice. She is also the host of the My Best SHIFT podcast!
Today's conversation is centered around identity and how our intersectionality affects how we show up in certain spaces. How do we maintain a sense of identity in a corporate world, and also have more open discussions about intersectionality to expand consciousness and create a more diverse and inclusive world?
Look out for Season 2 on her podcast My Best Shift! I will be starting off the season as the first episode so you won't want to miss it!
Check it out here!
Podcast/Buzzsprout: https://mybestshift.buzzsprout.com/
To contact Chantée: IG: @mybestshift_llc LinkedIn: @ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mybestshift YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNubLrFA8WNVVI-kmVQ1JA FB: @mybestshiftllc https://www.facebook.com/MyBestSHIFTLLC/?view_public_for=107705247431613 Merch: https://mybestshift.shop/
One common thing I hear from clients is that they've spent their entire lives living according to someone else's expectations that now they have no idea who they are and what the want anymore.
When you don't know your starting point, any map or directions you get from other people won't work.
Values are your starting point, and here's how to identify them for yourself.
Need help discovering your values? Book a FREE consult with me!
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TRIGGER WARNING: today’s episode will mention instances of homophobia through religious institutions, conversation therapy, rape, profanity. If any of these topics are triggering to you, please use your discretion before listening
This week is a continuation from last week's episode where Life Coach and Celebrity Hair Stylist talks about his experience with conversion therapy.
This episode is more centered on the aftermath and how Robert finally broke free and began his healing journey, and shares some sound advice for any other LGBTQAI+ members to embrace themselves in spite of the discrimination and trauma they face.
If you would like to in in touch with Robert his instagram is @bearchic If you or someone you know has suffered from going through conversion therapy and needs help contact: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
TRIGGER WARNING: today’s episode will mention instances of homophobia through religious institutions, conversation therapy, rape, profanity. If any of these topics are triggering to you, please use your discretion before listening.
Robert Rea, Life Coach and Celebrity Stylist volunteered to talk about his experience going through conversation therapy, and ultimately his story of what it took to finally embrace his sexuality and identity.
Conversion therapy is "therapy" that is aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
For more information on this topic at depth, please visit: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Robert has expressed to me that sharing this story is healing for him and helping him process what happened. If any of you identify with his story, reach out and know you are not alone. Our stories collectively can one day end these atrocities once and for all.
If you would like to in in touch with Robert his instagram is @bearchic
Because of how much subject matter we went through, this is going to be a 2 part episode. The next one will air next week.
Having judgments can help us to access potential threats and risks to keep us safe. It makes sense why humans were built with judgment as an operating system.
However, what happens when we rely on judgment as the primary way of viewing the world? Many of us don't even realize how having judgments can keep us stuck, and isolated from others.
Here's how to tell if your judgment is ruining your life, and what to do about it.
Want to stop caring about what other people think and live a life of freedom?
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Today I have one of my best friends and Founder of the Sad But Not Alone Project, Dang Le!
In this episode Dang talks about how he survived being deported from Germany, bullied in Vietnam, and abandoned in the U.S, all while he was a mere teenager.
Despite the hardship that he faced, Dang is still one of the most optimistic people I've ever met, in fact, he credits his survival to his optimistic mindset. Here's how he did it!
Note: Dang has generously offered to give out some SadButNotAlone Shirts to any of our listeners! Message @thedangle on Instagram while stocks last if you want one!
Today, we talk about not fitting in a whole new way.
Many of us since a young age wanted nothing more than to fit in and be accepted. I am here to tell you that the cost of fitting isn't worth it.
Fitting in limits you to what society thinks is appropriate.
Would you trade your freedom in order to fit in?
For me that's a hell no.
Instead, let me tell you why being an outcast is not only ok, but actually a hell of a lot more fun.
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Today we have the amazing Jeremiah Saunders an Anxiety Relief Specialist and Hypnotist telling his story about his own battles with anxiety.
We talk about where his anxiety came from, what he tried to do to get a handle on it, and about how he went from having full on panic attacks every time he met new people to completely getting over it after learning a life changing methodology!
He also was kind enough to share some tips on how you can start managing your anxiety.
If you're someone who suffers from anxiety, this one is for you!
Follow him on instagram @jeremiah_saunders
Hustle Culture has us believing that suffering is the only way to success, and grinding and pushing through can help us get the job done, but damages our ability to self motivate in the long run.
Once you have a burnt out, it's incredibly difficult to get motivated again. You may find yourself exhausted no matter how much you rested or how little work you do.
Why is that?
Because when you break your internal mechanism for motivation, you must take the time to heal it!
Join us today as we talk all things burn out: why we burn out, how to catch it before it gets bad, and most importantly how to heal from burning out!
Tyler Sanchez dealt with with self hatred and perfection her whole life. Add to that a Herpes diagnosis, and you have a recipe for shame.
Join us for today's episode where Tyler talks about overcoming the shame, transcending the label, and learning to fully embrace herself, becoming a badass self love revolutionary in the process.
Big thanks to Tyler for coming on the show!
Follow her @tylerthelady on instagram!
Want to book her as a coach? Here's her website: https://thelady.fun/
And stay tuned for Gone Viral Season 2 dropping 08/22/2021! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!
What are the dreams that you can't even say out loud because you've accepted that you'll never have them?
I'm here to tell you that you CAN have them.
It can be you.
The only question is how.
Today we're going to be exploring this mindset and the limiting beliefs that hold you back from going for your dreams.
By the end of it, you'll go from "A dream I dare not dream" to "Why can't it be me?"
Truong Bui spent 10 years in medical school because he thought he had to live up to the expectations his community put on him.
As an Asian American, he achieved the asian dream of being in the medical field and still found himself unhappy.
In this episode, he talks about loving anime, quitting being a physical therapist after going to school 10 years for it, and knowing your values!
The biggest take away from this episode is, it's never too late to make a pivot in your life.
Big Thanks to Truongsauce for coming on today!
You can find him on instagram and tiktok @truongsauce !
Are you a self-claimed perfectionist?
Darling, you need to stop saying it like it's a good thing.
Perfectionism does nothing but rob you of your motivation and self esteem in the name of having high standards. Learn on how to overcome yours in today's episode!
Check out @jenniferbrunacini on instagram!
Phil Mizuno talks about quitting his job to go to a convention, butting heads with his mom over his career choice, and ultimately giving everything up for a dream that only he could see.
Today's episode is really centered on doing what you love as a means of being your authentic self. Even if you can only do what you love for 10 minutes a day! Do it! You never know what doors will open!
Here's Phil's spicy Boyfriend ASMR that we referenced today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ihhx8NWSeI
Follow him on instagram: @PhilMizuno
To the gaming addicts, shopaholics, or overly heavy drinkers in the making, this one is for you.
When does a stress relieving activity become a full blown problem?
Why do we numb out in the first place?
These are some of the questions we will explore, along with better ways to cope with stress in today's episode!
Many second generation Asian Americans feel trapped by their desire to make their parents proud. They often go into fields that they didn't choose for themselves because it's what their parents want, or they follow their dreams and have painful relationships with their parents.
If you're a child of an Asian immigrant, I share mindset shifts that help you release the guilt, bridge that gap of understanding between you and your parents, and feel free to choose the life you want to live
Today we have business mindset coach, Paul Silva.
He’s coached over 100 clients on how to create the lives that they’ve only dreamed of. He supports clients through 1:1 private coaching, groups and also has a FB group for coaches (“Coaches’ Concierge”).
I brought on Paul today because before he was this successful coach, he knew what it was like to be bullied for being different at young age. He is really raw and open about how that trauma really affected him as an adult in the form of alcoholism.
After overcoming his past, he also sponsored many men and women through the delicate, but powerful, process of addiction recovery. He himself is over 10 years sober.
I wanted to share the mindset of someone who despite his past, was able to find himself again. He was able to take his sensitivity, something he used to be so ashamed of, and turn it into his greatest strength as a coach!
It is my intention that his presence be beckon of light for those of you who have suffered from low self worth. Let his story inspire you to choose to love and accept yourself, and design a life that you love.
Today we have Vicky Lau AKA Vivid Vision, a cosplayer who has amassed a community of over 600,000 on instragram. She travels as a guest star to conventions all over the world, and was even invited to Canada fashion week 3 times to showcase her costumes.
In today's episode, she shares with us that it wasn't always this glamourous. When she was younger she used to be bullied for liking anime and for the type of food she ate. Join us in our conversation about how she learned to embrace who she was and create amazing opportunities for herself and a community where she belongs. It is my intention that you are inspired by her to always stick by doing what you love.
Full disclosure, I'm a college drop out that spent over 10 years running around half naked at anime conventions. I have no degree, no fancy letters behind my name, and to top it all off, I live at home with my family.
I know a thing or two about shame.
By society's standards, I'm an absolute failure.
So how do I have the balls to stand here and confidently say that I'm a badassmindset and transition coach? Well let me tell you. I owned what I once thought was a flaw, and turned it into my greatest strength. In this episode I share with you 3 life lessons that helped me change my mindset and turn it all around.