F*ck Saving Face
If you’re an Asian-American who grew up learning that you had to “save face” and be a “good girl,” let’s remove all the guilt, shame, and taboos to talk about the things we weren’t given permission to explore. Rather than upholding the “model minority” standard, let’s redefine what it means to be strong, courageous, and bold in a brave new world. Let’s finally have a voice after being the silent generation for too long. Join me, your host, Judy Tsuei, every week as I explore mental, emotional and physical health like never before, telling it like it is. We might shock the generation before us, but hopefully, you and I will create a more conscious way of being for the generation after us. Wherever you are in celebrating your Asian-ness, I got you. Let’s roar together. More at www.wildheartedwords.com/podcast.
F*ck Saving Face
Episode 131: Redefining Asian Matchmaking (and Pleasure) with Cassindy Chao
In this candid and eye-opening episode of F*ck Saving Face, Judy Tsuei sits down with Asian matchmaker Cassindy Chao to explore the complexities of love, relationships, and intimacy within the Asian American community. Cassindy shares her journey from a high-powered career in finance to a purpose-driven path as a matchmaker, helping people unlearn cultural conditioning and find authentic love.
They discuss the blind spots many Asian clients face, from people-pleasing tendencies to stereotypes around desirability, and dive into the importance of boundaries, self-discovery, and vulnerability in relationships. This episode isn't just about matchmaking—it's about breaking free from the performance-based expectations that keep us from experiencing true connection. Tune in for raw, honest insights, a bit of humor, and a whole lot of heart.
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