In this season finale, Abby goes solo, speaking on what she’s learned in therapy, recent attacks on the AAPI community, and what it means to stay hopeful in a crazy world. Plus, in her most vulnerable episode yet, listen to her open up about the first hate crime she experienced and how the pandemic has shifted her perspective. Closing out the first full season, Abby goes deep on growth and optimism and speaks good vibes for season 2 and beyond.

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In this episode of Open The Light, Abby is joined again by Afro Latina, first-generation American, and licensed, mental health clinician, Akyla Joseph. With racial injustice and acts of violence against people of color at an unprecedented high, Abby and Akyla center on cultural pride -- why it’s important, how to instill it in children, and what it can do to one’s confidence. Plus, Abby talks about her relationship with her late, Filipino grandmother and Akyla dives deep into her Panamanian roots. Now is the time to celebrate who we are and being proud of what makes us, us.

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In this episode of Open The Light, Abby is joined by college friend, Meko Thompson, a proud African-American gay man and educator with a background in political science. Together, Abby and Meko dive deep into the state of racial politics today and the effects it has on society. Meko and Abby also talk about current voter suppression laws, Black media entertainment, how people can stay informed, and what should be done in the classroom to combat racism. From COVID-19, George Floyd, microaggressions, to white privilege, no subject is off limits.

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In this episode of Open The Light, Abby welcomes back Danielle Guevarra, and together they share some starter and creative self-care ideas anyone can do in a pandemic and non-pandemic world. Danielle talks about getting up close and personal with Tyler The Creator and miscommunication with her mother about teaspoons while Abby shares an embarrassing moment from a solo woman dance party. Whether it’s as classic as yoga or as creative as a virtual museum visit, opportunities for self-care are found wherever you look.

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Resources from this episode:
Louvre Online Tours
Virtual Paint Nite
Virtual Game Nights
Words of Affirmation

In this episode of Open The Light, Abby is joined again by friend and licensed mental health clinician, Akyla Joseph. This time, shining a light on self-care -- why it’s important, signs we need to look out for, and what we all get wrong about self-care.

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In this episode of Open The Light, Abby takes on the difficult topic that is the pandemic wall. She’s joined with friend, Afro Latina, first-generation American, and licensed, mental health clinician, Akyla Joseph. As a therapist, Akyla provides insight on the toll the pandemic has dealt on our mental health, signs that we should seek out a professional, and what she’s learned as a therapist. Akyla also speaks on what it’s like to help clients with differing political opinions.

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In this episode of Open The Light, Abby checks back in with Danielle Guevarra -- friend, proud Filpino-American woman, and grad student studying speech-language pathology. Danielle talks about the factors she considered when applying, family expectations with higher education, and what it was like to begin school during a global pandemic. Abby and Danielle also dive deep into the importance of self-care and therapy.

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In this episode of Open The Light, Abby chats with Danielle Guevarra, a dear friend and a proud Filipino-American woman with the intention of understanding her roots and ethnic background. Danielle speaks on why it’s important for people to engage with culture, her experience with undergraduate college courses that center on culture, and how she’s been engaged during quarantine (bibingka, anyone?). Abby and Danielle also talk about different ways POC can engage with their own culture and the ever so important language of food.

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You can also follow Danielle’s embroidery Instagram page: @sarisari__stitch

References from the episode:

University of Hawaii at Manoa