Voiced Vulnerabilities
By Seung Ju Kim
Voiced VulnerabilitiesDec 01, 2023
Hypersensitivity & Being Emotionally In-Tune (pt. 2 w/ Diego León)
Tune into the second part of my conversation with Diego! We talk about how society and certain parenting styles can lead to emotional suppression, being a orchid vs. dandelion child, sensory overload in highly sensitive people, and the beauty of tuning into our emotions. Hope you take care and enjoy the pod
solo pod: hard-boiled wonderland & the end of the world (the mind's universe & miracle of life)
For today's solo pod, I'm sharing the most recent book I've read by Haruki Murakami—Hard-Boiled Wonderland & The End of The World. Join in to listen to some of my favourite quotes and what I took away from this book. Hope you enjoy this casual sit-down solo pod :)
Hypersensitivity Into Art (w/ Diego León, pt. 1)
On today's episode, I have Diego on the pod where we talk about being highly sensitive in this world. I really enjoyed this sit-down conversation and felt a deep appreciation for our emotions and abilities to express them. Tune into our discussion about how overwhelming being highly sensitive can be, but also how it could lead us to creating art for ourselves and the world.
MAIN POINTS & Time stamps:
4:25: Hypersensitivity, what is it?
15:53: Translating hypersensitivity into art
18:50: Translating & labelling emotions through art
25:12: Being in tune with emotions & the consequences of suppressing them
31:40: Burying a version of Diego Leon? Belonging, moving overseas, finding yourself.
38:30: The concept of freedom.
References:
Book: The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron
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insta: @voiced_vulnerabilities
solo pod: melancholia (short written piece)
Starts at 01:07
Writing is a way for me to capture and express emotions, and I thought I'd start incorporating it into the pod. Melancholia has always been something fascinating to me, how it shows in colors and in different motions. Hope you enjoy this short written piece & let me know how YOU feel melancholia. Take care
Photo creds: @messageofeka (Instagram)
Transcript:
It's autumn, but life doesn't emanate the warm colors of the golden leaves. Recently, it's been teal. A cold blue, but not rigid, a bit softer--what you see in the night streets from the reflection in old kiosks. Growing up, it used to be gray; but the grayness has slowly peeled its layers to reveal a teal.
It doesn't take away the colors, the hues; but it leaves a tint on everything. As I'm walking back home, I'm deeply aware of this tint. Call it melancholia, call it numbness. It's what keeps us in bed, what produces the dissonance between us and life's joys, what keeps us as passive bystanders.
But to me, this melancholia, this teal, is comforting, familiar even. It provides a cold warmth. I know it doesn't serve a practical purpose anymore, but I genuinely don't know how to live without its familiarity.
But I'm doing my best to not let it dictate everything, to over-consume me. How much space do I give it? How much is too much and how much is too little? I know I can provide space for new experiences and feelings; but sometimes, this tint can't be simply shedded. It doesn't simply just disappear.
I'm still learning how to coexist with this (teal). I'm still finding the balance. But tonight, I know that I can still navigate my way home with these teal-tinted glasses.
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Living with Trauma (w/ Anna)
Content warning: trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, sexual assault
On today's podcast, I have Anna sharing her experiences with trauma and trauma symptoms. We talk all things with trauma being in the body, building a safe environment, juggling responsibilities, and the struggles of being heard. Plus: are our mental health struggles all in our head? Is healing linear? How can we better support those who struggle with trauma?
Thanks for listening in to our vulnerability talk and make sure to take care of your mental health today
Time-stamps-
04:15 Anna's experience with trauma & peritraumatic tonic immobility
08:50 Trauma in the body & triggers
18:00 Building a safe environment after trauma
24:05 Dealing with trauma and life (student) responsibilities
35:47 Support networks & reaching out to others
41:25 Are my struggles all in my head?
46:15 Anna's wish for support
**I am not a licensed therapist or clinical psychologist. All mentioned is from research and personal experiences. If you need formal advise, please seek a professional. Additionally, all topics discussed have been previously agreed with the guests.
References:
The Body Keeps The Score- Bessel van der Kolk- Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking.
Trauma in the Body- Herringa, R.J. Trauma, PTSD, and the Developing Brain. Curr Psychiatry Rep 19, 69 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-017-0825-3
DSM-5 Criteria- American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. 5th ed. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association; 2013.
Further resources:
Introduction to peritraumatic-tonic immobility: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26701284/
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Big thanks to Yashni, Neil, and Asiya for the making of the theme song; I absolutely adore you guys. And big thanks and credits to D3AF for the mixing and mastering! Special thanks to Neil for helping with the recording of the episode.
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podcast profile: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seung-ju-kim
Should I make the change? Is this place for me? (with Mara van Doremalen)
When do you know it's time to make a change? What factors should you consider when moving countries?
In this episode, Mara and I talk about our process of deciding to move countries. We talk about following our gut-instinct, navigating through other’s opinions, dealing with the stress of moving, and finding peace in the right places.
If you are at any point considering a life change or have already decided to, we hope this episode can help you feel less alone.
Either DM us on Instagram or email us at voicedvulnerabilities@gmail.com if you want to be featured in one of our episodes!
Instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities (https://www.instagram.com/voiced_vulnerabilities/)
Other links: https://linktr.ee/voicedvulnerabilities
Get to know Kinga: finding balance, being in tune with your body, dealing with panic attacks
On this episode, get to know our teammate, Kinga. We talk about being in tune with our bodies, dealing with panic attacks, and much more. Give it a listen if you want to know more!
Instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities (https://www.instagram.com/voiced_vulnerabilities/)
Other links: https://linktr.ee/voicedvulnerabilities
That Weird Phase After Recovery...
What happens after mental health recovery, when your symptoms have significantly decreased over the past few years/months? There are many advantages and achievements to celebrate, yet no one talks about the in between period bridging recovery and normal life. On this episode, I talk about my experience with this weird, empty, maybe even difficult phase after recovery.
Instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities
Other links: https://linktr.ee/voicedvulnerabilities
Feel free to email us (voicedvulnerabilities@gmail.com) for any questions, requests, or if you would like to be featured as a guest.
What's Not Talked About Suicide (Suicide Awareness episode)
Trigger warning: this episode contains content about suicide, suicidal attempts, and suicidal ideation. For those who think this would be a trigger to them, we advice you to click away. We also want you to know that we are not professionals, and everything stems from our personal experience; what we share are our personal opinions. If you want professional advice, please seek professional help.
On this episode, my teammates and I cover a sensitive yet important topic: suicide. What takes a person to come to that point? What are the factors for a university student to become suicidal? We also cover questions such as: what are the things to not say to a suicidal person and how should we support someone who is suicidal?
Hotlines:
- The Netherlands
- suicide hotline: 113
- emergency hotline: 112
- 24/7 service: 088 0767 000
- for crisis operators, seek your GP
- United States
- suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- UK
- suicide hotlines: https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/suicide-prevention-helplines
Other Resources:
- All Ears Amsterdam (https://allearsamsterdam.com): for anything you want to get off your chest; but for more serious problems, reach the hotlines or GP.
- Amsterdam United (http://www.amsterdamunited.org/): check out some of their events related to mental health
Note: We want you to know that there are always alternatives to suicide and that things will get better if you strive and fight for your life. Some of us on the VV team are living proof of that. Sending everyone our love.
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Juggling Work and Stress
In today's episode, Sebastian and Laura (his coworker) discuss about the struggles of balancing work, school, and mental health. They talk about burnout, being vulnerable to employers about your mental health, and how people should open up more about the topic.
Thank you so much for tuning in. If you ever want to be a guest on the podcast, DM us on Instagram (@voiced_vulnerabilities) or send us an email (voicedvulnerabilities@gmail.com).
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Hey There, How Are You Really Doing?
Hope you enjoy this episode and if you think your vulnerabilities should be heard, DM us on instagram or email us (voicedvulnerabilities@gmail.com).
Make sure to join us on instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities and check us out on our other platforms: linktr.ee/voicedvulnerabilities
Welcome back to Voiced Vulnerabilities!
It's been awhile since I've uploaded on this podcast. After a long break, I'm excited to say that I'm back and this time with a new team! We will be producing more vulnerable and in-depth content and also be more active on our social media (instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities). I wanted to talk about these new updates and also briefly touch on the topic of setting boundaries for yourself.
If you ever want to be a guest, please reach out to either my email (voicedvulnerabilites@gmail.com) or DM me on instagram (@voiced_vulnerabilities).
You can hear my previous episodes on Spotify, Apple podcast, and Anchor.
https://open.spotify.com/show/6qmjLrMqiXoVPjka57LLIg?si=72c5934270794c13
https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/voiced-vulnerabilities/id1552828114?l=en
Short-male struggles, physical suffering, and biracial identity
On this episode, Ryan (University of Massachusetts student) and I discuss about how it feels to be a short man in this society, how physical pain is intricately linked to our mental health, and how being biracial can make us feel left out and lonely. We share our experiences and struggles, being vulnerable in order to bring this conversation out and hope for more awareness.
Ryan's Instagram account if you want to connect with him: @rlerner8
Special thanks to Daan Dijkshoorn for editing this video: @ddijks14
Thank you so much for your support. If you ever want to reach out to me or discuss about a possible collaboration, feel free to email me @voicedvulnerabilities@gmail.com or DM me on instagram (@voiced_vulnerabilities)!
Instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities
Other links: https://linktr.ee/voicedvulnerabilities
Anxiety and OCD, Taking Meds, and Feeling Crazy (with Maddi Leornado)
On this episode, mental health advocate and social media influencer Maddi talks about her experience with anxiety and OCD. We talk about the stigma around taking medication, the misconceptions about anxiety and OCD, and the ways we could utilize the internet and social media to feel less alone in our mental health struggles. Thank you so much for your support and go follow Maddi on instagram @madisonleonardo_.
Follow my instagram @voiced_vulnerabilities for any updates or extra content.
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Tangible Hope and Our Colored Lens (part 2 with Craig Randall)
On part II of my conversation with Craig Randall, we reassess what hope actually means and how watered down it has become through the media. We also talk on how hope can help us re-frame our reality--challenge us to not identify ourselves with our mental struggles. Craig has been one of the few people in my life that has given me hope and great encouragement in my mental health journey, and I am personally so grateful to have talked to him. Hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Also make sure to check out his Instagram account @craigrandallwriting for his take on hope in his haiku's and also to get updates about his soon-to-be published books!
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Hope and The Healing Process with Craig Randall
On this week's vulnerability talk, Craig Randall (Literature teacher and a good friend of mine) talks about his journey with his anxiety and depression, taking medication and getting off on it, and most important of all, his experience with hope. Listen to see how hope has helped him in his journey and how he views hope in different way from what the mass media shows. Hope you enjoy part 1 and stay tuned for part 2 next week to see what Craig's definition of hope is.
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Mental Health in Asian Communities (w/ Erandi de Silva)
On this episode, Erandi (first year UvA PPLE student) and I discuss about how our upbringing in Asian communities affect our narratives about seeking help and looking into our mental health problems. We talk about how in our communities seeking help for mental health seems like a luxury, how our parent's generations grew up not being educated about mental health, and how the grind culture in our communities encourage us to ignore our personal problems.
Also important announcement as I brought up in the introduction of this episode: for EVERY LISTEN of this episode, I will be DONATING to the Community Action Fund by the organization Hate Is A Virus. So share this episode, help raise some funds, and also help raise awareness within your community!
You can check the fundraiser here: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/community-action-fund
You can also check the organization here: https://hateisavirus.org/
Other links to my podcast: https://linktr.ee/voicedvulnerabilities
Follow me on Instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities
Thank you so much for your support. I'm so thankful for everyone who has tuned into my previous episodes on Voiced Vulnerabilities. Take care of yourself and, as usual, sending you my love
Bonus Episode 08: My Favorite Podcasts
On this episode, I share my top four podcasts to listen to. I have a good mixture of education, fun, calm, and wisdom. Hope you enjoy this short bonus episode and check out any of the podcasts below!
Psychology in Seattle: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychology-in-seattle-podcast/id767626637
The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/podcast/
Meditation Minis: https://www.meditationminis.com/
Dada: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dada/id1541975186
Finding The Right Therapist and Julia's Mental Health Journey
On this episode, Julia (UvA student) opens up about her mental health struggles with persistent depressive disorder starting from high school. We also talk about the process of getting help and share some of our experiences in getting the right therapist.
Want to know more about what Julia is struggling with? Dysthymia: [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/persistent-depressive-disorder-dysthymia]
Thank you so much for your support, and I hope you enjoy! Let me know if you would want to be featured in the podcast by DMing @voiced_vulnerabilities through Instagram or emailing me at voicedvulnerabilities@gmail.com.
More links to podcast: https://linktr.ee/voicedvulnerabilities
Our ED Stories, The Effects of Diet Culture and Body Dysmorphia
*Trigger Warning: this episode contains details about diet, weight, and eating disorders.
On this podcast episode, host of Curious Mind In Progress, Louiza, and I talk about the dangers of diet culture, how it affects young girls, body image, and causes body dysmorphia. Later on, we have one of the most vulnerable talks here on Voiced Vulnerabilities about our personal struggles with an eating disorder/eating disorders.
Timeline:
- Diet culture, body image, body dysmorphia: 01:20
- Louiza's ED story: 14:10
- My ED story: 24:48
Mentioned:
- BMI: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106268439
- Projectheal: BED (Binge-eating Disorder) is 3x more common than Anorexia Nervosa
Helplines:
- International: (800) 800-8126
- UK: [0808 801 0677](tel:0808 801 0677)
- US: (800) 931-2237
Curious Mind In Progress (Louiza)
- podcast: https://anchor.fm/curious-mind-in-progress
- Instagram: @curiousmindinprogress
Voiced Vulnerabilities
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qmjLrMqiXoVPjka57LLIg?si=2nBBlLi9RbSSBcU5HwOD1Q
- Instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities
- YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC69T8nNIqdP11vziLzfsbAA
Self-Care, Overdoing It, Boundaries, & etc.
In this podcast episode, I open up about my self-care routine; and how they personally help me with my mental health. I also talk about overdoing self-care routines, making sure to keep boundaries and good intentions, and not letting your "success" in self-care define you. Hope you enjoy. :)
Youtube channels I enjoy:
- Nathaniel Drew (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrdWRLq10OHuy7HmSckV3Vg)
- Matt D'Avella (https://www.youtube.com/user/blackboxfilmcompany)
- Jenn Im (https://www.youtube.com/user/clothesencounters)
- Michelle Choi (https://www.youtube.com/user/michellechoii)
- AMY LEE (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7p7Vhocr5rEF0vTL0NTVQ)
- Peaceful Cuisine (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQBG3PzyQKY8ieMG2gDAyOQ)
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMFyp2R_E0A
Youtube for my podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69T8nNIqdP11vziLzfsbAA
Spotfiy: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qmjLrMqiXoVPjka57LLIg
Follow me on Instagram! @voiced_vulnerabilities
Valentines Edition: Relationship Anxiety and Attachment Styles
In celebration of Valentine's last week, I wanted to talk about relationship anxiety and attachment styles! Do you ever feel anxious in a relationship or even friendship? Do you want to know what attachment style you have? Hope you had a lovely valentine's and enjoy this episode!
References:
- Social Psychology 4th Edition by Eliot R. Smith
- Music Horizon by Nowe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g845F6ORCOc
Soundcloud for my podcast: https://soundcloud.com/voicedvulnerabilties
Spotfiy: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qmjLrMqiXoVPjka57LLIg
Instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities
Youtube: https://youtu.be/5TNDK6EUkmU
Let's Break The Shame (of mental health) with Mae Callie
This episode I have a special guest, Mae Callie, who started a mental charity called Let's Break the Shame. We talk about her charity, the benefits of the internet, and opening up about mental health.Hope you enjoy this episode and a big thanks to our guest Mae Callie and also Daan Dijkshoorn for editing this video.
Website link to Let's Break The Shame: https://letsbreaktheshame.com/
Instagram for Let's Break The Shame: @letsbreaktheshame (https://instagram.com/letsbreaktheshame?igshid=109djdid4dq72)
Soundcloud for my podcast: https://soundcloud.com/voicedvulnerabilties
Spotfiy: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qmjLrMqiXoVPjka57LLIg
Instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities
Mental Health as International Students with Sebastian Alvino
On this second podcast, guest Sebastian Alvino and I discuss about being international students struggling with mental health. We talk about being independent, loneliness, how to reach out, and how to utilize the healthcare system in the country and university.
If you have any questions, requests, or want to be featured as a guest, please email me at voicedvulnerabilities@gmail.com or through my social media.
Mentioned by Sebastian: A Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon, Tuesday's with Morrie by Mitch Albom, and Mac Miller's Album "Circles"
Audio edited by Daan Dijkshoorn
Instagram: @voiced_vulnerabilities
Youtube: https://youtu.be/U7IVQnTOLkw
My Mental Health Experience
Hi everyone. Welcome to the podcast Voiced Vulnerabilities. I'm going to organize my podcasts based on subtopics--this time being voicing mental health. Opening up with a personal recount of my mental health experience and journey with the following questions.
Thanks so much for your support and don't forget to follow if you liked the episode. Contact me at voicedvulnerabilities@gmail.com for any requests, questions, or inquiries about being a guest!
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