Dear Shenny
By Shenyun Wu
Dear ShennyNov 26, 2020
Episode 11: My Sibling's Journey to Defining Their Gender Identity
My sibling was born female but does not identify as male nor female. They use the they/them pronoun and identifies as non-binary. This episode is a conversation between my sibling and me, focusing on their journey in figuring out their gender identity and sexual orientation, and the internal conflicts and the challenges they've had to deal with when it relates to their gender.
New episodes will be posted every Thursday.
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Blog: shenyunwu.com
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Episode 10: My Inferiority Complex from Comparing
I have an inferiority complex, particularly in the work and school setting. I am always trying to prove to myself that I am worthy of my role, and that I am an equal to the students in my cohort. This episode shares the settings in which I feel less-than and leaves you with some actions that you and I can take when these feelings arise.
New episodes will be posted every Thursday.
Instagram: @_DearShenny
Blog: shenyunwu.com
Email: DearShenny@gmail.com
Episode 9: From My Financial Woe to My Financial Win
This episode covers how I created $30,000 in credit card debt for myself, and the methods I used to pay down the credit card debt as well as $20,000 of student loans, in 18 months. I hope that my story will empower each of us to take control our finances.
New episodes will be posted every Thursday.
Instagram: @_DearShenny
Blog: shenyunwu.com
Email: DearShenny@gmail.com
Some Tools Mentioned in this Episode:
YNAB (You Need a Budget) - A budgeting app
iSaveMoney - A budgeting app
unbury.me - A loan calculator
Episode 8: My Relationship with Sex
New episodes will be posted every Thursday.
Instagram: @_DearShenny
Blog: shenyunwu.com
Email: DearShenny@gmail.com
Episode 7: How Feeling Unworthy Kept Me in Bad Relationships
New episodes will be posted every Thursday.
Instagram: @_DearShenny
Blog: shenyunwu.com
Episode 6: My Upbringing with(out) My Mom
My childhood appeared picture perfect from the outside, but on the inside, it was messy and my mom was often absent. This episode shares with you how that was like for me, how I felt then, and also how I feel now after reflecting and practicing empathy.
New episodes will be posted every Thursday.
Instagram: @_DearShenny
Blog: shenyunwu.com
Episode 5: My Marriage and Divorce
In this episode, I share with you my experience with my marriage and my divorce, the emotions that went through it, and also some things I Iearned from this chapter of my life.
New episodes will be posted every Thursday.
Instagram: @_DearShenny
Blog: shenyunwu.com
Episode 4: My Body Image Struggles
I've struggled with my body image since at least middle school. It got to an extreme when I was in high school when I developed an eating disorder. I share my story and also the coping mechanisms and ways to talk to yourself to build a positive body- and self- image for you and those around you.
Note: All opinions are based on my personal experience. I am not a healthcare professional.
New episodes will be posted every Thursday.
Instagram: @_DearShenny
Blog: shenyunwu.com
Dear Shenny Trailer
Dear Shenny is for women and girls who, like me, are striving to live their most authentic and best selves but are facing challenges in life, in relationships, and in the workplace. I’m here to tell you that you are not alone. In each episode, I share experiences I’ve been through that you may relate to, and leave you with some tips and learnings to reframe our mindsets so we can face these struggles head on.
Episode 3: When You Are Not Kind
"What makes me think that's okay?"
"Why did I act that way when it's not in line with who I want to be?"
This episode talks about what it may look like when you're being unkind and what we can do to mitigate the behavior.
DM me on Instagram @_DearShenny! I'd love to hear from you, whether it is on this episode or something else you wish to share!
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Blog: shenyunwu.com
Episode 2: Own Your Insecurity
We are on this journey of living our most authentic selves together. Share with me on an insecurity of yours and how you will overcome it.
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Blog: shenyunwu.com
Episode 1: Choose Yourself
It is never a bad thing to choose yourself, and we should start doing this more. Being there for others is great, but when it is at the expense of your own well-being, it becomes stressful and suffocating.
Start these new habits today to practice choosing yourself.
1. Say "no" to others more
2. Say "yes" to you more
3. Express your feelings out loud
We are on this journey of living our most authentic selves together. Share with me on how you've chosen yourself today.
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Blog: http://shenyunwu.com
Episode 0: The Beginning
This podcast is the beginning of our journey together to live a life that is authentic to ourselves.
New episodes will be posted every Thursday.
Instagram: @_DearShenny
Blog: shenyunwu.com