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Why I no longer work out to look good and how that made me look even better
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How I Lost Weight And Became Healthier By Exercising Less (8-minute read)

And how that made me look even better Source: https://captaincreps.com/ https://youtu.be/FSF1PWC_UeAhttps://youtu.be/DAIc8TXqcFs I’ve written about my past eating disorder, ongoing recovery and how it’s affected me as a mom. So this is about how I’ve changed my mindset around exercise, instead of abusing it, using it to heal from my abuse. Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsAugust 20, 2020 ago
DATING RELATIONSHIPS RESENTMENT ENERGY & EGO A VULNERABLE CONVERSATION with angie wong (L.M.T. & ICF Certified Life Coach)
Asian Culture

A vulnerable conversation about dating, relationships, resentment, energy and ego

In this video, Angie Wong and I sat down and had a real and raw conversation about relationships. https://youtu.be/JWhMCwo3v_E This was previously recorded live on July 10th, 2020 at 8 pm PST. What does it mean to go live? Putting the camera on and letting everyone see what’s going on Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago
Body confidence, married life in quarantine, racism during COVID. Jane Fang, Authentic Energy frank conversation
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Body confidence, married in quarantine and racism during COVID

In this video, Jane and I have a frank conversation from body confidence, married life in quarantine and our thoughts on the racism that has recently surfaced during this unprecedented time. We dive into some tough topics while staying authentic to who we are. https://youtu.be/dN-HcBvQ05M Self-confidence tips How do you Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsJuly 15, 2020 ago
how my past eating disorder affects me as a mom
Asian Culture

How my past eating disorder affects me as a mom

Food and I have a love-hate relationship. It’s something I’ve been managing my whole life. How my past eating disorder affects me as a mom How do you feel about your body? How do you feel about food? As someone who has struggled with body confidence her whole life, I’ve had Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMay 13, 2020 ago
why the term maternal instinct hurts men and women
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Why the term ‘Maternal Instinct’ hurts men and women (7-minute read)

Because women aren’t the only ones who can be nurturing human beings. Duh! Let’s time travel back to about 3 years ago. It’s 3:00 am. My daughter’s hunger cries wake me up. I get up, trudge over to her crib, pick her up and yawn. It’s 3:05 am. I’m sitting Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsMarch 18, 2020 ago
7 empowering tips ever new mom needs to hear
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7 Empowering Tips Every New Mom Needs To Hear (8-minute read)

What do new moms really need to hear during those first months with their newborns? When a baby is born, a mother is also born. Some people may not realize this because all they focus on is the baby. We can’t blame them since babies are the epitome of joy. Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsFebruary 4, 2020 ago
6 Things You Should Not Say To A Pregnant Woman
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6 Things You Should Not Say To A Pregnant Woman (4-minute read)

Pregnant women get attention. They’re signs of hope and the future, restoring faith in humanity. With that attention comes people who say the darndest things. You see her burgeoning belly, her waddle, her loose, comfortable clothing. She’s carrying a miracle inside her! She’s growing a human. She’s a glowing figure Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 5 yearsNovember 29, 2019 ago
Jane Fang Authentic Energy
Asian Culture

How This Asian Woman Entrepreneur is Transforming Lives and Staying True to Her Culture (4-Minute Read)

From Healthy Jane To Authentic Energy: An interview with Jane Fang, Wellness Coach, Authentic Energy Those stubborn 5-10 pounds, that unsightly muffin top, non-existent thigh gap, saggy butt or flabby arms… When we step out of the shower, catch ourselves in the mirror, and see our bodies in raw form, Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 6 yearsJune 21, 2019 ago
Asian family dinner
Asian Culture

How Those Annoying Mandatory Chinese Family Dinners Have Changed (6 minute read)

It’s my time to reflect on those sometimes annoying, mandatory Chinese family dinners growing up and how they’ve changed as I got older. **Click Below To Listen**  So I’ve known how to make food for myself since I was very little, like elementary school times. I remember when I was 8, Read more…

By sumonsleeve, 7 yearsNovember 30, 2017 ago
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Katharine Chan has over a decade of experience working in healthcare. She’s worked in emergency health services, mental health, women’s health, facilitating, coaching, and promoting honest conversations among healthcare leaders to enable organizational change. She’s passionate about putting words to her feelings despite growing up in a culture that hides them. She empowers others by teaching them how to love themselves, embracing their culture and improving relationships.

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