<![CDATA[The Lotus Table]]>Two Asian American women having the honest conversations they wish they'd had years ago, on what it's really like to navigate a world that wasn't built for them. Unfiltered reflection on the weight of the expectations that were handed to them, the work it takes to truly heal, and the audacity to reclaim the power to build their lives on their own terms.

]]>https://lotus-table.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:54:23 GMTSat, 11 Jul 2026 21:47:45 GMT60The Lotus Table<p>Two Asian American women having the honest conversations they wish they'd had years ago, on what it's really like to navigate a world that wasn't built for them. Unfiltered<b> </b>reflection on the weight of the expectations that were handed to them, the work it takes to truly heal, and the audacity to reclaim the power to build their lives on their own terms.</p>serialThe Lotus Tablecometothelotustable@gmail.comno<![CDATA[The Courage to Lead at Home]]>On healing from family wounds, forming our own closure, and setting healthy boundaries to protect our hard-won peace.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Breaking the Script
  • 01:19 Reclaiming Your Power
  • 02:53 Family Dynamics and Cultural Influence
  • 02:20 Setting Boundaries and Redefining Love
  • 01:06:58 Recognizing and Overcoming Family Patterns
  • 01:07:23 Forming Your Own Closure
  • 01:37:13 Navigating Out of Power Structures
]]>25797d60-7ffb-4794-a3e8-f97e1c615e14Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:57:31 GMT<p>On healing from family wounds, forming our own closure, and setting healthy boundaries to protect our hard-won peace.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Breaking the Script</li><li>01:19 Reclaiming Your Power</li><li>02:53 Family Dynamics and Cultural Influence</li><li>02:20 Setting Boundaries and Redefining Love</li><li>01:06:58 Recognizing and Overcoming Family Patterns</li><li>01:07:23 Forming Your Own Closure</li><li>01:37:13 Navigating Out of Power Structures</li></ul>no00:31:2718The Courage to Lead at Homefull<![CDATA[Reclaim Your Power and Reborn with Purpose]]>On reclaiming one's power through the process of personal rebirth, and the role of support systems in building a life that aligns with our personal values.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Reclaiming Identity
  • 38:06 Discovering Purpose
  • 50:07 Reclaiming Power
  • 58:51 The Role of Support Systems
]]>5f3305e9-54dc-4a24-bf70-b452895ff809Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:03:23 GMT<p>On reclaiming one's power through the process of personal rebirth, and the role of support systems in building a life that aligns with our personal values.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Reclaiming Identity</li><li>38:06 Discovering Purpose</li><li>50:07 Reclaiming Power</li><li>58:51 The Role of Support Systems</li></ul>no00:24:1417Reclaim Your Power and Reborn with Purposefull<![CDATA[Breaking the Scripts that Once Ruled You]]>On letting go of the false narratives that no longer serve us, and reclaiming the power to write our own narratives.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Perception
  • 03:23 The Script that Others Gave
  • 07:30 Breaking the Script
  • 13:41 Reborn with Purpose
  • 22:04 Rediscovering True Identity
]]>92c36ec5-9781-43b7-b781-d6326081f4b9Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:49:10 GMT<p>On letting go of the false narratives that no longer serve us, and reclaiming the power to write our own narratives. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Perception</li><li>03:23 The Script that Others Gave</li><li>07:30 Breaking the Script</li><li>13:41 Reborn with Purpose</li><li>22:04 Rediscovering True Identity</li></ul>no00:28:5016Breaking the Scripts that Once Ruled Youfull<![CDATA[Silent Daughters of Loud Sacrifice]]>The measure of an Asian woman's worth in the eyes of her family, and all the ways that it can hold her back from forming a strong sense of identity and confidence in herself.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Impact of Family Expectations
  • 35:20 The Impact of Social Roles
  • 38:32 Navigating Power Structures
  • 46:25 Self-Advocacy and Identity
  • 53:49 Challenges in the Workplace
  • 01:01:24 Projected Social Image at Work
  • 01:06:41 Defining Personal Fulfillment
]]>5bb9e975-99d0-444e-ad68-eaf291d120baMon, 13 Jul 2026 02:28:24 GMT<p>The measure of an Asian woman's worth in the eyes of her family, and all the ways that it can hold her back from forming a strong sense of identity and confidence in herself. <br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Impact of Family Expectations</li><li>35:20 The Impact of Social Roles</li><li>38:32 Navigating Power Structures</li><li>46:25 Self-Advocacy and Identity</li><li>53:49 Challenges in the Workplace</li><li>01:01:24 Projected Social Image at Work</li><li>01:06:41 Defining Personal Fulfillment</li></ul>no00:57:3015Silent Daughters of Loud Sacrificefull<![CDATA[The House We Inherited]]>The heavy burden of familial expectations that Asian women are expected to carry, and how cultural values can be weaponized against them.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Inherited Family Culture
  • 01:59 Impact of Family Culture on Identity
  • 05:57 Collectivism and Individualism
  • 18:36 Filial Piety and Family Expectations
  • 28:56 Harmony in Family Dynamics
  • 36:24 The Concept of Sacrifice
  • 44:11 Identifying Abuse
  • 52:28 Impact of Cultural Values on Family Dynamics
]]>2de9217c-7fe6-4f8c-9405-7433e21a1b14Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:47:28 GMT<p>The heavy burden of familial expectations that Asian women are expected to carry, and how cultural values can be weaponized against them.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Inherited Family Culture</li><li>01:59 Impact of Family Culture on Identity</li><li>05:57 Collectivism and Individualism</li><li>18:36 Filial Piety and Family Expectations</li><li>28:56 Harmony in Family Dynamics</li><li>36:24 The Concept of Sacrifice</li><li>44:11 Identifying Abuse</li><li>52:28 Impact of Cultural Values on Family Dynamics</li></ul>no00:56:5714The House We Inheritedfull<![CDATA[Microaggressions: Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts]]>The microaggressive words and actions that Asian women must endure, and strategies on how to respond with intention and a dash of humor.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Strategies for Responding to Microaggressions
  • 28:10 Misconceptions about Asian Identity
]]>af4ad42d-fc82-49af-ad0e-a6ab20c02de0Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:44:36 GMT<p>The microaggressive words and actions that Asian women must endure, and strategies on how to respond with intention and a dash of humor.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Strategies for Responding to Microaggressions</li><li>28:10 Misconceptions about Asian Identity</li></ul>no00:39:1513Microaggressions: Death by a Thousand Paper Cutsfull<![CDATA[How Perception Influences Social Identity]]>The harmful stereotypes that shape the way Asian women are perceived, and influence the way Asian women view themselves. 


Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Perception
  • 02:21 Struggles of Asian Women
  • 03:17 Cultural Influences on Identity
  • 16:25 Perception and Portrayal of Asian Women in Media
  • 17:31 Impact of Power Structure on Women's Lives
  • 31:00 The Power Within
  • 32:12 Perception and Identity
  • 35:09 The Symbolism of Lotus
]]>f7d07df4-d6c2-472f-9197-c031b7efa3f6Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:43:07 GMT<p>The harmful stereotypes that shape the way Asian women are perceived, and influence the way Asian women view themselves. </p><p><br />Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Perception</li><li>02:21 Struggles of Asian Women</li><li>03:17 Cultural Influences on Identity</li><li>16:25 Perception and Portrayal of Asian Women in Media</li><li>17:31 Impact of Power Structure on Women's Lives</li><li>31:00 The Power Within</li><li>32:12 Perception and Identity</li><li>35:09 The Symbolism of Lotus</li></ul>no00:45:5512How Perception Influences Social Identityfull<![CDATA[Why We are Doing This]]>From family expectations to workplace struggles, two Asian American women open up about why creating a space for Asian women to feel seen matters.

Honest, grounded, and full of hope, this is the beginning of a series of conversations that get at the root of the struggles that many Asian women face, and what they can do to move from surviving to thriving.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Struggles of Asian Women
  • 02:50 Creating a Safe Space
  • 09:53 The Impact of Words
  • 23:50 Asian Occupation Perceptions
  • 26:22 Defining Power Structure
  • 30:47 Empowerment and Self-Generated Power
  • 35:48 The Symbolism of Lotus Label
  • 43:07 Struggles with Identity and Perception
]]>4e622801-d838-47f2-8ca6-6f1973b136c2Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:35:29 GMT<p>From family expectations to workplace struggles, two Asian American women open up about why creating a space for Asian women to feel seen matters.</p><p></p><p>Honest, grounded, and full of hope, this is the beginning of a series of conversations that get at the root of the struggles that many Asian women face, and what they can do to move from surviving to thriving.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Struggles of Asian Women</li><li>02:50 Creating a Safe Space</li><li>09:53 The Impact of Words</li><li>23:50 Asian Occupation Perceptions</li><li>26:22 Defining Power Structure</li><li>30:47 Empowerment and Self-Generated Power</li><li>35:48 The Symbolism of Lotus Label</li><li>43:07 Struggles with Identity and Perception</li></ul>no00:39:0911Why We are Doing Thisfull