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Welcome to self-care with a conscience - where science, spirituality, and sustainability are brunch buddies. Self-Helpless explores all things on the cutting edge of personal and collective growth with leading specialists who share paradigm-shifting insights every week. Hosted by Delanie Fischer, who's recognized by listeners for her casual but fluff-free approach, Self-Helpless has been described as if Rich Roll and Rainn Wilson had a much less eloquent (but also pretty fun) podcast baby.
New episodes every week - making your commutes, tasks, or bedtime existential crisis more majestic.
The Dark Side of Fetishization: Representation, Stereotypes, and Origins with Kaila Yu
Self-Helpless
49 minutes
2 weeks ago
The Dark Side of Fetishization: Representation, Stereotypes, and Origins with Kaila Yu
Delanie Fischer chats with author of Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty Kaila Yu to discuss the dangerous side of fetishization. She shares about the evolving perception of Asian women, the impact of media and representation (or lack thereof), and practical ways to recognize and dismantle harmful patterns.
* This episode contains sensitive subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.
Discussed in this episode:
Preference vs. Fetish: Where's The Line?
The Origin of "Yellow Fever" and Its Impact
What Lies Beneath Perceived "Compliments"
4 Asian Tropes in TV, Music, and Film
Asian Violence: Past and Present
The "Model Minority" and Infighting
The Belief That Asian Women Serve 3 Masters
The Love Island Incident and Cancel Culture
Kaila's Favorites: TV Character & Book Recommendation
Addiction, Recovery, and a Healing Routine
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Self-Helpless
Welcome to self-care with a conscience - where science, spirituality, and sustainability are brunch buddies. Self-Helpless explores all things on the cutting edge of personal and collective growth with leading specialists who share paradigm-shifting insights every week. Hosted by Delanie Fischer, who's recognized by listeners for her casual but fluff-free approach, Self-Helpless has been described as if Rich Roll and Rainn Wilson had a much less eloquent (but also pretty fun) podcast baby.
New episodes every week - making your commutes, tasks, or bedtime existential crisis more majestic.
