gun violence / Sifu Mimi Chan

98. Dr. Ravi Chandra on mental health, gun culture, and compassion

As you all know I have been keen on discussing the importance of mental health in today’s society. Today, I chat with a returning guest, Dr. Ravi Chandra on the importance of mental health in society, but particularly the stigma of mental health in Asian Americans. We also delve into the psyche of the gun culture in America and the need for us to ask ourselves some difficult questions.

68. Lisa Santoni Cromar on Domestic Abuse

I had an engaging chat with Lisa Santoni Cromar about her work in public service, like the Women’s March and domestic violence advocacy. I love meeting women who take action, and Lisa certainly is a woman of action.

62. Derek Johnson on unconscious bias

I sit down with Derek Johnson who was a previous guest on the podcast. Last time we spoke about the divide between the public and law enforcement agencies. Today we discuss the hot topic of unconscious bias and how it relates to law enforcement officers. We delve into recent shootings and his take on arming teachers in school. I also couldn’t talk about these hot topic issues without comparing it to one of my favorite shows, HBO’s The Wire.

55. Teens on why they Walkout

On March 14, 2018, one month after the shooting in Parkland, FL, over 3000 Walkouts took place around the world. For 17 minutes students walked out of their classrooms to honor the 17 lives that were lost in the brutal shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.