Boundaries. What are they? How do you set them? Who are they for?Dr. Stephanie Wong is an Asian American, licensed clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and founder and host of the award-winning, Color of Success Podcast. Topics discussed in this Boundaries episode include:- What is a boundary- Crossing boundaries- When to establish more boundaries- Boundaries vs. Consent- Millennials versus Gen Z boundaries - How to start setting boundaries I am not a boundary expert, so I am so grateful to have Dr. Stephanie here talking with Letter to My Ex Podcast about boundaries!! Let me know what boundaries you have set up for yourself! Find Dr. Stephanie Wong here:WebsiteInstagram: @color_of_successAlso, check out this awesome Self Care Reflection Check-In ! Links for Letter to My Ex:WebsiteInstagram/Tik-Tok : @lettertomyexpodcast Send your letter here: hello@lettertomyexpodcast.com

*Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse*May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Growing up in a diverse household as well as in a white washed community, Ashley found it hard to embrace her Chinese side of who she is. Now that she is older, she looks back with more knowledge and pride of who she is now and where she is going in the future. Ashley shares the raw truth of her life growing up with identity issues and how she has healed from her traumas that have now strengthen her.In this episode:Asian American/ Chinese AmericanConfidence Identity issues HealingAre you trying to find who you are? One wonderful piece advice that Ashley gives is “You don’t find yourself. You create yourself.” Find Ashley here:Instagram: @pinkjadedragon Links for Letter to My Ex Podcast:hello@lettertomyexpodcast.comwww.lettertomyexpodcast.com

Rem is a mental health advocate who is trained in Suicide Awareness training, Mental Health First Aid Training and Wellness Recovery Action Plan. Rem also provides support to those in the Filipino Community.In this episode we will discuss:TriggersSuicide StatisticsSigns to look forWays to keep your mental health a priorityFollow Rem on Instagram: @remigio_remeisterResources provided by Rem:PhilippinesNCMH Crisis Hotline: Provides free mental health support from Luzon to Mindanao. Reach them at 0917-899-USAP(8727) or 7-7-989-USAP (8727).USAIf you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call 1-800-273-8255. Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. Text HOME to 741741.As mentioned in this Podcast, help and resources are out there.Please call the numbers above. If you do not reside in either The United States of America or in the Philippines, please reach out and we’d be happy to help find a reliable resource for you to contact.

May the 4th be with you! I am so grateful to be here one year later, still producing episodes! I know there is still a lot to improve on but looking back has made me proud of how far I’ve come. Topics discussed in this episode include:- Analytics- 3 Podcasting Accomplishments- My Biggest Podcasting Tip Thank you to those who shared their vulnerability and courage on this podcast. Thank you to my audience for listening to me babble on and on haha - I appreciate you! Links for Letter to My Ex:lettertomyexpodcast@gmail.comwww.lettertomyexpodcast.com

Have you taken the time to be single and put the emotional baggage away before moving on to your next relationship?*Trigger Warning*: Mentions of addiction and attempted suicide.May is Mental Health Awareness and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!JR McMichael is a mental health advocate and co-host for The Conversation with the Love Yourself Foundation.He will talk about his two long-term relationships, therapy, hobbies and his coping mechanisms. As well as using therapy to take the time to talk, discuss and heal.Topics discussed in this episode include:Mental HealthTherapyRelationshipsAsian American upbringing with dating, male vs. femaleSelf-LoveSelf-Care/HobbiesLove yourself before you can love anybody else. Put in the work and the time to be a better person. Can you ask yourself, “Do I love myself?”Find JR here:Instagram @JrMcMichaelLinks for Letter to My Ex:lettertomyexpodcast@gmail.comwww.lettertomyexpodcast.com

Grateful for this podcast. Knowing that heartbreak doesn’t “see” color, gender or titles. Grateful for the hearts and vulnerability that are shared with me on this platform. Dear Self by Billy Chapata - Flowers on The MoonHave you ever written a letter to yourself?

Hello, I know it’s been awhile!I have been in a bit of content rut - not knowing what to create and produce for you all.What is your title? When you hear me say that, do you automatically go to your career title? I tell a short and funny story I went through in college where a guy loved my title and it made me feel insecure in a way. Are we bound to our career titles? No, we should not be. Let me what your answer of title is or what your thoughts are on this short but sweet episode!Music: Upper Registers by Blue Dot SessionsInstagram: @lettertomyexpodcastEmail: lettertomyexpodcast@gmail.comWebsite

Oh to be young and in love. What makes young love so beautiful? The innocence and pureness of what the thoughts of love are or could be? The feeling of not yet knowing what heartbreak or heartache is? Some people may say that young ones are too young to know what real love is. Maybe they are the ones that do know because they have yet to know the bad side of it. Can young love pan out? In this letter, Joseph (names have been changed by the request of the writer) fights for this young love to work out. He hopes that soon one day Jolene will see how much they are meant for each other. How he has speculations that this could just be young and unrequited love.Music: Um Pepino by Blue Dot SessionsPodcast Instagram: @LetterToMyExPodcast Submit your letter: LetterToMyExPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.lettertomyexpodcast.com

Probably the most random episode to date. Someone recently told me about Chocolove Cholate and how it comes with a love letter (it’s really a love poem) in all their chocolates. I thought that was the cutest idea, so I bought one to share with you all. Not only is the cholate delicious but the poem is such a unique surprise addition to it. This would be such a cute idea to give to someone on Valentine’s day or any day! This was not sponsored. I really love chocolate and reading letters/poems!Follow them on Instagram to see pictures of chocolates: @chocoloveIf you have a letter or poem to an ex? An unrequited love? A crush? Send them in to: lettertomyexpodcast@gmail.comOr if you’d like to leave a recording of your letter, you can check out my PodInbox.

This week is a different type of episode. This year I wanted to create more organized and meaningful content for my listeners. So, I asked a new listener what he wanted to hear for this weeks episode. He said “intentions.”I asked four wonderful people who I admire because they inspire me with their thoughtful and meaningful words. Listen to four interviews on different thoughts and perspectives on what Intentions mean to them.First Interview:(01:30 - 17:28)Ashley is a yoga teacher in different specialties (her acroyoga is inspiring) and content creator. She is here to help you on your journey to more balance, freedom and wholeness through daily habits and intentions. She is all about healing and inclusivity. Follow Ashely for purposeful content that will make your gears turning and heart beaming!InstagramWebsiteSecond Interview:(17:51 - 32:30)Martin is a yogi soon to be certified yoga teacher. He is passionate about holistic health, self-awareness and healing. Martin is learning to rewrite his inner narrative and showing himself more love and self compassion. Follow Martin for his expressive content that gets you to take a step back and really think. InstagramThird Interview:(33:13 - 38:50)Chris is a web and graphic designer and runs a creative design boutique in the Denver metro area. He also teaches yoga at a couple of studios around town. When not creating or teaching, you can find Chris in the mountains exploring, snowboarding, kayaking, camping, backpacking, painting and being a jungle gym for his daughter and twin boys.Follow Chris for yoga wear, guided meditations and yoga classes! Yoga Website Inspire Graphics WebsiteFourth Interview:(39:30 - 55:36)**Please excuse the audio on this one. Wanted to be personable and have an interview at a coffee shop haha and I’m still learning how to setup and edit*Clare is a full time mom, small business owner (check out her cute clay earrings) and yoga teacher who will always have you truly thinking and being mindful for the moment you are in as well as reminding you that you are the universe.Follow Clare to follow journey with blogging and small business adventures. Blog InstagramEtsy

Friendly update with what’s new with Letter to My Ex Podcast and some internationalized content through Instagram.Also, I now have a Pod Inbox. You can submit a voice message that is either public or private based on your choosing. Let me know what is on your heart or if you want to talk about a breakup, I’m here to listen. You can find it at these two locations:www.lettertomyexpodcast.com/pod-inboxwww.podinbox.com/lettertomyexpodcastSubmit your letter to: lettertomyexpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @lettertomyexpodcast

Recapping 2021 for Letter to My Ex Podcast!Also, on December 21, 2021 - Letter to My Ex Podcast won the Asian American Podcasters Golden Crane Awards Best Wellness/ Self-Improvement Podcast of 2021! Truly an honor!Thank you to @AAPodcasters for hosting a wonderful event and bringing together a community of Asian Americans who are speaking their voices through podcasting. Check them out if you would like to find more amazing Asian American podcasters to listen to!Dance of Felt by Blue Dot SessionsTalk to you all in the new year!Submit your letters to: lettertomyexpodcast@gmail.com

This week’s writer writes a letter of goodbye. How letting go is for their love and respect of this person. And even though they are the one letting go, it’s still the hardest thing to do. A letter with heart, emotions and depth.  *Names have been changed by the request of the writer* Dolly and Pad by Blue Dot SessionsPodcast Instagram: @LetterToMyExPodcast Submit your letter:LetterToMyExPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.lettertomyexpodcast.com

This week’s writer, Eric aka MceeClockWork, shares two letters/songs regarding his exes. Eric has found that writing is a way to process and release his emotions regarding his breakups and life events. Have you ever wish you didn’t reach out to an ex and instead wrote it down?Stay tuned after the letters to hear an interview with Eric Smith. He talks about being an artist, his breakups more in depth and how therapy has helped him.Music:Shade Ways by Blue Dot SessionsFlower by Blue Dot Sessions___Follow Eric:Instagram: @mceeclockwork and @Abuveground Snapchat: mceeclockworkSoundcloud for Eric’s music: Click Here for Soundcloud !LinkedIn: The Lowly SDRFind Eric’s podcast on major listening platforms: The Lowly SDR (Apple Podcast)___Podcast Instagram: @LetterToMyExPodcast Submit your letter: LetterToMyExPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.lettertomyexpodcast.com

Compassion comes from the Latin Word: Compati, which means “to suffer with.” 8 Ways to show compassion to others:Listen to them.Comfort them.Do not judge.Acceptance. Respect them.Be supportive.AppreciationInspire them. Ways to show compassion to yourself:Practice forgivenessExpress gratitude Give yourself graceSpeak kindly to yourself.“If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others. You will not be able to love others. If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not able of developing compassion for others.”The Dalai LamaShade Ways by Blue Dot SessionsPodcast Instagram: @LetterToMyExPodcastSubmit your letter: LetterToMyExPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.lettertomyexpodcast.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/lettertomyex

Have you ever been with someone who turned into a stranger? This week’s writer writes a letter to a stranger who was once their dearest. Reminiscing old times and hoping to change those moments for a better future. Follow the writer, Aaditya Nangare at @nyctophilian_writes on Instagram. Music: Low Coal Camper by Blue Dot SessionsPodcast Instagram: @LetterToMyExPodcastSubmit your letter: LetterToMyExPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.lettertomyexpodcast.com

Greetings!Quick update episode.Did you know you can now find me on Tik Tok @LetterToMyExPodcast? I do a lot of cool dance moves and cool transitions… haha definitely kidding!Hope to have a new letter for you all soon :) Joanna

This week’s writer wrote a poem in 2009 that is quite relatable to most. Trying to forget an ex and they return when you least expect it. That random, hello. Does the writer respond to that text? Stay tuned at the end of the letter: interview with Joanna.The Coil Winds by Blue Dot SessionsInterview Questions:Do you remember the last thing you and your ex said to each other? Did you think that would be the last time or that you'd hear from him again?Was there any part of you that felt good that he's still thinking about you and text you? Any part of you thought he was playing a game?Why do ex boyfriends seem to have an internal alarm when their ex girlfriend immediately stops thinking of them? Why can't they have instincts when things in the relationship are going bad?Did you respond to the text? If so, what did you say? How long did you wait to respond? How many times did you draft a response? Did you immediately text someone sh!t talking about him?If you did not respond, how do you feel about it now?What advice do you have for newly single girls out there who just got a text from an ex, or may get a text from an ex?Podcast Instagram: @LetterToMyExPodcastSubmit your letter: LetterToMyExPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.lettertomyexpodcast.com

This week’s writer, Akshat, wrote a letter to his unrequited love. Unrequited love, also called one-sided love, can just be as painful as a heartbreak. Akshat says: I have had the first hand experience in a relationship after a breakup. At least you can curse them but in unrequited love, you will never be able to take out the anger, frustration and most important love on them. Follow Akshat on Instagram: @Akshat_Alright Slow Lane Lover by Blue Dot SessionsPodcast Instagram: @LetterToMyExPodcast Submit your letter: LetterToMyExPodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.lettertomyexpodcast.com

This week’s writer beautifully writes in her journal trying to process everything that has happened with her and her old high school friend. She was willing to make it work and he was not. Thinking back at that one moment of time that will hopefully last a lifetime.Doghouse by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).Podcast Instagram:@LetterToMyExPodcastWebsite:www.lettertomyexpodcast.comSubmit your letter:LetterToMyExPodcast@gmail.com