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A podcast exploring identity, mental health, culture, faith, and human stories from the in-between.

A podcast exploring identity, mental health, culture, faith, and human stories from the in-between.

Take 1.5 Podcast 59 Episodes Oct 4, 2026

Hosted by Min Lee, this podcast explores identity, mental health, culture, faith, relationships, and the shared human experiences that shape who we are. Through honest conversations, personal reflections, and meaningful stories, it discusses what it means to live in the 'in-between' — between cultures, expectations, generations, careers, beliefs, seasons of life, or versions of ourselves.

Episodes

What Death Taught Me About Living | J.S. Park 죽음을 마주한 사람들에게 배운 것
What Death Taught Me About Living | J.S. Park 죽음을 마주한 사람들에게 배운 것 Oct 4, 2026 01:07:04 What can death teach us about how to live?J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain, bestselling author, and online educator who serves patients and families in a 1,000+ bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, providing grief support and end-of-life care.In this conversation, we talk about grief, loss, faith, and the hard moments that remind us what really matters. J.S. shares what he has learned from sitt
My Life, My Jokes! Comedy, Disability & Life in the In-Between | Yehee Son 장애도 인생도 손예희 답게 한다
My Life, My Jokes! Comedy, Disability & Life in the In-Between | Yehee Son 장애도 인생도 손예희 답게 한다 Sep 26, 2026 00:50:03 뇌성마비를 가진 코미디언 손예희. 미국에서 자란 이야기, 가족과 사랑, 장애에 대한 솔직한 생각까지—웃기지만 결코 가볍지만은 않은 그녀의 이야기를 들어봅니다. “내 인생이 곧 개그!”Comedian Yehee Son shares her story of growing up in the U.S., family, cerebral palsy, love, and learning to laugh through life. Honest, funny, and unapologetically herself—this is Yehee’s story.Guest: Yehee Son https://www.instagram.com/heyms.yehee/
The Things Korean Americans Aren’t Supposed to Say | Nancy Lee한국인인데 미국 살면 생기는 일 😂
The Things Korean Americans Aren’t Supposed to Say | Nancy Lee한국인인데 미국 살면 생기는 일 😂 Aug 29, 2026 00:57:01 Nancy Lee is a Korean American stand-up comedian, actor, and dating coach who turns culture, relationships, and everyday life into comedy.https://www.instagram.com/thenancyjlee/A Bay Area native and San Francisco-based performer, Nancy has been featured on HBO Max’s Ha Festival and the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival, where she was the only woman to make the final showcase.In this episode of Take
I Got My Ph.D. So Why Didn’t I Become a Professor?
I Got My Ph.D. So Why Didn’t I Become a Professor? Aug 9, 2026 00:47:52 What happens when you spend years pursuing a Ph.D., only to realize academia may not be the path you’re meant to follow?In this episode, I sit down with Summer Kim, a strategic researcher with a Ph.D. in Consumer Behavior, who made the bold transition from academia to industry. As a Third Culture Kid (TCK), Summer has spent her life navigating different cultures and environments—experiences that h
갱년기, 왜 이렇게 힘들까? 증상부터 해결 방법까지 Menopause: What’s Happening to Your Body—and How to Feel Better
갱년기, 왜 이렇게 힘들까? 증상부터 해결 방법까지 Menopause: What’s Happening to Your Body—and How to Feel Better Aug 1, 2026 00:49:07 갱년기, 왜 이렇게 힘들까? 증상부터 해결 방법까지열감, 불면, 감정 기복, 피로감…갱년기, 왜 이렇게 힘들까요?이번 에피소드에서는 산부인과 전문의이자 임상심리사인 이예지 선생님과 함께 갱년기의 다양한 증상과 몸과 마음의 변화, 그리고 건강하게 관리하는 방법에 대해 이야기합니다.🩺 갱년기 증상 평가하기https://testjiji.medicaltica.com/self-test📍 진료: 서울미즈병원예약 시 “갱년기 증상 상담”을 원한다고 말씀하시면 됩니다.게스트 이예지 선생님:서울미즈병원 산부인과 전문의서울대학교병원 산부인과 전공의고려대학교 심리학·생명과학 / 서울대학교 의학전문대학원 / 컬럼비아대학교 MPH임상심리사 2급Menopause: Why Is It So Hard? Symptoms & What
Should Christians Stay Silent? Pastor Raymond Chang on Faith, Justice & Today's Divided World
Should Christians Stay Silent? Pastor Raymond Chang on Faith, Justice & Today's Divided World Jul 21, 2026 00:44:22 In this episode of Take 1.5 Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Raymond Chang, president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, pastor, writer, and ministry leader, to explore what Scripture says about living faithfully in politically and socially divided times.We talk about the difference between being political and being biblical, how Christians can engage difficult issues without losing com
Can Coloring Really Reduce Anxiety? An Art Therapist Explains불안한 우리 미술로 치료 할수 있을까?
Can Coloring Really Reduce Anxiety? An Art Therapist Explains불안한 우리 미술로 치료 할수 있을까? Jul 12, 2026 00:49:47 In this episode of Take 1.5 Podcast, we sit down with Sue Yi, a creative arts therapist who has dedicated her career to helping children and families heal through creativity. Growing up as an immigrant child in Queens, New York, Sue Yi understands firsthand the challenges of navigating identity, belonging, and cultural expectations.She shares how her own story shaped her calling and discusses her
She Left Tanzania for Korea—But Found Something Even Bigger 탄자니아 에서 온 서울여자 주보라씨의 하루
She Left Tanzania for Korea—But Found Something Even Bigger 탄자니아 에서 온 서울여자 주보라씨의 하루 Jul 3, 2026 00:45:22 In this episode of Take 1.5, we meet a woman whose journey from Tanzania to South Korea became far more than an international move. It became a calling.After leaving Tanzania in 2009 to pursue higher education in Korea, she found herself building a life between two cultures—and ultimately becoming a bridge between them. Today, she works in public relations, translation, interpretation, and diploma
You're Probably Not Sleeping as Well as You Think| Sleep Researcher Dr. Hyun Kim 당신의 수면은 충분 할까요?
You're Probably Not Sleeping as Well as You Think| Sleep Researcher Dr. Hyun Kim 당신의 수면은 충분 할까요? Jun 24, 2026 00:56:17 We all know sleep matters—but most of us don't realize just how much it affects our brain, mental health, and long-term health.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hyun Kim, a clinical psychologist and researcher at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, to explore the science of sleep. We discuss why quality sleep is essential, how poor sleep impacts memory, mood, and overall health, and
The Art of Nunchi: Culture, Entrepreneurship, and Modern Heirlooms 눈치로 만드는 주얼리, 그리고 창업 이야기
The Art of Nunchi: Culture, Entrepreneurship, and Modern Heirlooms 눈치로 만드는 주얼리, 그리고 창업 이야기 Jun 14, 2026 00:41:59 What does it mean to create something that lasts for generations?In this episode of Take 1.5, I sit down with Jane Dua, founder of NUNCHI, a Korean-American fine jewelry brand redefining what modern heirlooms can be. Jane shares her journey as a Korean American entrepreneur, the inspiration behind building a jewelry company rooted in both heritage and contemporary design, and how culture continues
Serving the Overlooked: One Pastor's Mission 장애인과 함께 사회를 섬김니다 | 캐롤라이나 밀알 선교회 이승민 목사
Serving the Overlooked: One Pastor's Mission 장애인과 함께 사회를 섬김니다 | 캐롤라이나 밀알 선교회 이승민 목사 Jun 3, 2026 00:44:30 장애인과 함께 사회를 섬김니다캐롤라니나 밀알 선교단 704-860-1388 charlotte@wheatmission.orgPastor Steve Lee is the Director of Carolina Milal, a ministry serving individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the Charlotte community. A pastor, husband, and father of three, Steve has dedicated his life to building communities where every person is seen, valued, and supported.Steve's journey began when he
How to Stand Out and Get Into Private Boarding School 보딩스쿨 합격생들은 뭐가 달랐을까
How to Stand Out and Get Into Private Boarding School 보딩스쿨 합격생들은 뭐가 달랐을까 May 23, 2026 00:45:24 What does it really take to stand out in private boarding school admissions?In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Kim — 🇺🇸 U.S. middle school math teacher & education consultant — to talk about boarding school admissions, extracurricular activities, and what schools are actually looking for in students today.🏫 Public & private school consulting📚 Extracurricular activity advising🍎 Online

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