41 – Asian American Pressures, Mental Illness, and Living Well w/ Michelle Yang

Sam sits down with writer and mental health advocate Michelle Yang to discuss her upbringing, the pressures of growing up Asian American in a white suburb, the pain and stigma of an undiagnosed mental health condition, her transition into writing, systemic issues associated with mental illness, misconceptions and negative stereotypes, the romanticizing of trauma, and ultimately, that if you let go of the stigma—it can get better, and you can live well, happily. And if you love the show, tell your friends. Spread the word. Tell them they're missing out. Also, rate and review us. Be detailed, and tell us about yourself and how you heard of us. This lets Apple and other podcasting apps know that they should be telling their other users about us. Find more about Michelle at: http://www.livingwellhappily.com And also on Facebook and Instagram: @michelleyangwriter, and on Twitter: @michellehyang Support Southpaw on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/southpawpod You can find Southpaw on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @SouthpawPod As well as on the Southpaw Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/southpaw You can also find Sam on Twitter and Instagram: @StuffFromSam