Still Waking Up

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Understanding IVF

2021-06-0734:28

My wonderful mother, Shirnett Khorran-Gajaraj M.D., M.P.H, R.N. is on to talk about the process of IVF and her experiences with it.

Transracial Adoption and Identity

2021-02-0848:37

Kathryn Nielsen is on to talk about being a Chinese-American adopted to white parents. We discuss her experiences and navigating the complexities and nuances of this identity.

Mental Illness and the Police

2021-02-0232:13

My father, a psychiatrist with 50 years of experience, is back to talk about the horrifying violence caused by the police against those with mental illness. We discuss some of the roots of this problem and how we need to move forward.

Immigrating to the U.S. As a Child

2021-01-1934:14

Andy is back and is sharing his personal story of coming to the U.S. when he was 10. He discusses the challenges he faced and working to find his sense of self.

Post-Election Debrief

2020-11-1050:34

I’m joined by my friend Gizela Zaqueu to talk about our feelings about the 2020 election results. There is so much to unpack, from party rhetoric to voting demographics. While we are excited and can sigh a breathe of relief, there is so much work to be done!

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