Mind Your Margins Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/mind-your-margins Feeling world weary? Disheartened by politics? Enraged by racism? In MIND YOUR MARGINS, Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses topics with a focus on marginalized identities. She also encourages healthy ways to manage anxiety and anger as well as emphasizes the importance of practicing daily affirmations of personal acceptance, healing, and compassion. As an Asian American woman, Michelle highlights the experiences of people of color, particularly people who identify as AAPI, immigrants/children of immigrants, and/or multiracial/multicultural. © 2026 Michelle Myers 4ebde46c-f925-52f7-9d53-6e69e05bc22c yes en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:07 -0400 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:01:39 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/btly5OHxf4yP7Kd86Zyquhul_Bv-C3PGnsfzfEECwDU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI3ODM1LzE2NDMy/NDE1MjktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Mind Your Margins episodic Michelle Myers Feeling world weary? Disheartened by politics? Enraged by racism? In MIND YOUR MARGINS, Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses topics with a focus on marginalized identities. She also encourages healthy ways to manage anxiety and anger as well as emphasizes the importance of practicing daily affirmations of personal acceptance, healing, and compassion. As an Asian American woman, Michelle highlights the experiences of people of color, particularly people who identify as AAPI, immigrants/children of immigrants, and/or multiracial/multicultural. Feeling world weary. race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness Michelle Myers mindyourmargins@gmail.com No Yes 12: What 25 Years of Yellow Rage Has Taught Me About Anger - Part 2: Wrestling with Mixed Race Identity 12 12 12: What 25 Years of Yellow Rage Has Taught Me About Anger - Part 2: Wrestling with Mixed Race Identity full 23be8353-b640-4b83-b3fc-2d8ece1beda7 https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/12 Part 2 of an ongoing series reflecting on 25 years of Yellow Rage.


Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, she reflects on growing up as a mixed race Korean American—navigating racism, identity, and the pressure to prove who she is. This episode explores being questioned and misread, the impact of cultural disconnection, finding belonging in unexpected places, and uncovering the stories beneath anger.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


“What Is Blood Quantum?” by the Native Governance Center


“What Makes Someone Native American?” by CrashCourse


“Who Can Identify as Native American?” by PBS Origins


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]]> Part 2 of an ongoing series reflecting on 25 years of Yellow Rage.


Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, she reflects on growing up as a mixed race Korean American—navigating racism, identity, and the pressure to prove who she is. This episode explores being questioned and misread, the impact of cultural disconnection, finding belonging in unexpected places, and uncovering the stories beneath anger.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


“What Is Blood Quantum?” by the Native Governance Center


“What Makes Someone Native American?” by CrashCourse


“Who Can Identify as Native American?” by PBS Origins


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 2828 Part 2 of an ongoing series reflecting on 25 years of Yellow Rage.


Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, she reflects on growing up as a mixed race Korean American—navigating racism, identity, and the pressure to prove who she is. This episode explores being questioned and misread, the impact of cultural disconnection, finding belonging in unexpected places, and uncovering the stories beneath anger.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


“What Is Blood Quantum?” by the Native Governance Center


“What Makes Someone Native American?” by CrashCourse


“Who Can Identify as Native American?” by PBS Origins


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness No 11: What 25 Years of Yellow Rage Has Taught Me About Anger - Part 1: Anger Outright 11 11 11: What 25 Years of Yellow Rage Has Taught Me About Anger - Part 1: Anger Outright full ed29a489-786f-4255-bb7e-ba1d3d16d6ec https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/11 Part 1: Anger Outright

Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, she shares the story of how Yellow Rage began, the tensions around how they used our voices, and what she’s still learning now about the difference between expressing anger and creating space for connection. For 25 years, Yellow Rage has been rooted in anger. Real anger. Necessary anger. The kind that comes from love.


“I don’t regret the anger. But today, I’m asking: How do we speak our truth without closing the door to being heard?”


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


CNN interview with Elaine Miles, “Native American Actress: ICE Called My Tribal ID ‘Fake’”


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

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Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, she shares the story of how Yellow Rage began, the tensions around how they used our voices, and what she’s still learning now about the difference between expressing anger and creating space for connection. For 25 years, Yellow Rage has been rooted in anger. Real anger. Necessary anger. The kind that comes from love.


“I don’t regret the anger. But today, I’m asking: How do we speak our truth without closing the door to being heard?”


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


CNN interview with Elaine Miles, “Native American Actress: ICE Called My Tribal ID ‘Fake’”


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 2711 Part 1: Anger Outright

Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, she shares the story of how Yellow Rage began, the tensions around how they used our voices, and what she’s still learning now about the difference between expressing anger and creating space for connection. For 25 years, Yellow Rage has been rooted in anger. Real anger. Necessary anger. The kind that comes from love.


“I don’t regret the anger. But today, I’m asking: How do we speak our truth without closing the door to being heard?”


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


CNN interview with Elaine Miles, “Native American Actress: ICE Called My Tribal ID ‘Fake’”


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness No 10:The Fire and the Feed - Escaping the Digital Cave 10 10 10:The Fire and the Feed - Escaping the Digital Cave full e1ec295b-7de8-4b81-8dd5-a53eee4d5573 https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/10 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, Michelle journeys from the shadows of Plato’s cave to the glow of our modern screens to ask a timeless question: What is real - and who decides?Michelle unpacks how platforms profit from emotion, how disinformation thrives in the chaos of “breaking news,” and how the pressure to perform—to “say something,” to “be seen reacting”—turns genuine communication into spectacle.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Philip Deloria, “The Myth of Thanksgiving”


David Silverman, This Land is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving


Jon Stewart, The Weekly Show podcast, “How Social Media Exacerbates Disaster and Disinformation"


Cambridge Analytica used personal data from Facebook to create psychological profiles of voters during the 2026 election


Data showing that immigrants, including undocumented ones, are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born citizens:

Cato Institute


Congressional document


National Academy of Sciences


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, Michelle journeys from the shadows of Plato’s cave to the glow of our modern screens to ask a timeless question: What is real - and who decides?Michelle unpacks how platforms profit from emotion, how disinformation thrives in the chaos of “breaking news,” and how the pressure to perform—to “say something,” to “be seen reacting”—turns genuine communication into spectacle.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Philip Deloria, “The Myth of Thanksgiving”


David Silverman, This Land is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving


Jon Stewart, The Weekly Show podcast, “How Social Media Exacerbates Disaster and Disinformation"


Cambridge Analytica used personal data from Facebook to create psychological profiles of voters during the 2026 election


Data showing that immigrants, including undocumented ones, are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born citizens:

Cato Institute


Congressional document


National Academy of Sciences


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 3349 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, Michelle journeys from the shadows of Plato’s cave to the glow of our modern screens to ask a timeless question: What is real - and who decides?Michelle unpacks how platforms profit from emotion, how disinformation thrives in the chaos of “breaking news,” and how the pressure to perform—to “say something,” to “be seen reacting”—turns genuine communication into spectacle.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Philip Deloria, “The Myth of Thanksgiving”


David Silverman, This Land is Their Land: The Wampanoag Indians, Plymouth Colony, and the Troubled History of Thanksgiving


Jon Stewart, The Weekly Show podcast, “How Social Media Exacerbates Disaster and Disinformation"


Cambridge Analytica used personal data from Facebook to create psychological profiles of voters during the 2026 election


Data showing that immigrants, including undocumented ones, are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born citizens:

Cato Institute


Congressional document


National Academy of Sciences


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness No 9: Who Gets to Learn? Insights on Trump’s Anti-Education Agenda 9 9 9: Who Gets to Learn? Insights on Trump’s Anti-Education Agenda full 99d714d2-b414-4f93-9f17-efc17f834d9e https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/9 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, Michelle breaks down Trump’s $6.8 billion education funding cuts, the political attacks on K–12 and higher education, and asks a fundamental question: Who gets to learn? From DEI rollbacks to threats against academic freedom, we explore how these policies harm vulnerable students—and why access to education must remain a human right.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


“Donald Trump loves the 'poorly educated' — and they love him”

By Josh Hafner, USA TODAY - February 24, 2016


“Trump loves the poorly educated”

By Julianne Malveaux, The Chicago Crusader - March 28, 2025


“‘It’s been chaos:’ WVU nears end of tumultuous academic year after jobs, programs unexpectedly cut”

By Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch - April 23, 2024 


“Trump Has Targeted These Universities. Why?”

By Alan Blinder,  The New York Times - June 30, 2025


“A Look at the Universities with Federal Funding Targeted by the Trump Administration”

By Makiya Seminera,  Associated Press - April 15, 2025


"Rural Schools Feel the Pinch from Trump administration's cuts to mental health grants"

By Associated Press - June 27, 2025


"Who Will Bear the Brunt of Trump's Hold on $6.8 Billion in School Funds?"

By Mark Lieberman, Education Week - July 7, 2025


"See How Much School Funding Trump is Holding Back from Your State"

By Mark Lieberman, Education Week - July 1, 2025


"Democrats are Too Educated for Our Own Good"

By Chris Conrad,  Political Science at Haverford College - October 27, 2020


“School districts sue Trump administration over $6 billion funding freeze”

by Arthur Jones II, ABC News - July 21, 2025


“School Districts, Parents, Educators, and Advocates Sue Trump-Vance Administration for Unlawfully Blocking Billions in Funding”

By Democracy Forward - July 21, 2025


“What Republican senators are now saying about Trump admin’s education funding freeze”

By Arthur Jones II, ABC News - July 23, 2025


“GOP senators urge Trump administration to reverse $6 billion education funding freeze”

By Arthur Jones II, ABC News - July 16, 2025


“24 states sue Trump admin to unfreeze more than $6 billion in education grants”

By Sequoia Carrillo, NPR - July 14, 2025


“Columbia University to pay $200m in settlement with Trump administration”

By Brandon Drenon, BBC News, Washington DC - July 24, 2025


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, Michelle breaks down Trump’s $6.8 billion education funding cuts, the political attacks on K–12 and higher education, and asks a fundamental question: Who gets to learn? From DEI rollbacks to threats against academic freedom, we explore how these policies harm vulnerable students—and why access to education must remain a human right.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


“Donald Trump loves the 'poorly educated' — and they love him”

By Josh Hafner, USA TODAY - February 24, 2016


“Trump loves the poorly educated”

By Julianne Malveaux, The Chicago Crusader - March 28, 2025


“‘It’s been chaos:’ WVU nears end of tumultuous academic year after jobs, programs unexpectedly cut”

By Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch - April 23, 2024 


“Trump Has Targeted These Universities. Why?”

By Alan Blinder,  The New York Times - June 30, 2025


“A Look at the Universities with Federal Funding Targeted by the Trump Administration”

By Makiya Seminera,  Associated Press - April 15, 2025


"Rural Schools Feel the Pinch from Trump administration's cuts to mental health grants"

By Associated Press - June 27, 2025


"Who Will Bear the Brunt of Trump's Hold on $6.8 Billion in School Funds?"

By Mark Lieberman, Education Week - July 7, 2025


"See How Much School Funding Trump is Holding Back from Your State"

By Mark Lieberman, Education Week - July 1, 2025


"Democrats are Too Educated for Our Own Good"

By Chris Conrad,  Political Science at Haverford College - October 27, 2020


“School districts sue Trump administration over $6 billion funding freeze”

by Arthur Jones II, ABC News - July 21, 2025


“School Districts, Parents, Educators, and Advocates Sue Trump-Vance Administration for Unlawfully Blocking Billions in Funding”

By Democracy Forward - July 21, 2025


“What Republican senators are now saying about Trump admin’s education funding freeze”

By Arthur Jones II, ABC News - July 23, 2025


“GOP senators urge Trump administration to reverse $6 billion education funding freeze”

By Arthur Jones II, ABC News - July 16, 2025


“24 states sue Trump admin to unfreeze more than $6 billion in education grants”

By Sequoia Carrillo, NPR - July 14, 2025


“Columbia University to pay $200m in settlement with Trump administration”

By Brandon Drenon, BBC News, Washington DC - July 24, 2025


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 3293 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, Michelle breaks down Trump’s $6.8 billion education funding cuts, the political attacks on K–12 and higher education, and asks a fundamental question: Who gets to learn? From DEI rollbacks to threats against academic freedom, we explore how these policies harm vulnerable students—and why access to education must remain a human right.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


“Donald Trump loves the 'poorly educated' — and they love him”

By Josh Hafner, USA TODAY - February 24, 2016


“Trump loves the poorly educated”

By Julianne Malveaux, The Chicago Crusader - March 28, 2025


“‘It’s been chaos:’ WVU nears end of tumultuous academic year after jobs, programs unexpectedly cut”

By Amelia Ferrell Knisely, West Virginia Watch - April 23, 2024 


“Trump Has Targeted These Universities. Why?”

By Alan Blinder,  The New York Times - June 30, 2025


“A Look at the Universities with Federal Funding Targeted by the Trump Administration”

By Makiya Seminera,  Associated Press - April 15, 2025


"Rural Schools Feel the Pinch from Trump administration's cuts to mental health grants"

By Associated Press - June 27, 2025


"Who Will Bear the Brunt of Trump's Hold on $6.8 Billion in School Funds?"

By Mark Lieberman, Education Week - July 7, 2025


"See How Much School Funding Trump is Holding Back from Your State"

By Mark Lieberman, Education Week - July 1, 2025


"Democrats are Too Educated for Our Own Good"

By Chris Conrad,  Political Science at Haverford College - October 27, 2020


“School districts sue Trump administration over $6 billion funding freeze”

by Arthur Jones II, ABC News - July 21, 2025


“School Districts, Parents, Educators, and Advocates Sue Trump-Vance Administration for Unlawfully Blocking Billions in Funding”

By Democracy Forward - July 21, 2025


“What Republican senators are now saying about Trump admin’s education funding freeze”

By Arthur Jones II, ABC News - July 23, 2025


“GOP senators urge Trump administration to reverse $6 billion education funding freeze”

By Arthur Jones II, ABC News - July 16, 2025


“24 states sue Trump admin to unfreeze more than $6 billion in education grants”

By Sequoia Carrillo, NPR - July 14, 2025


“Columbia University to pay $200m in settlement with Trump administration”

By Brandon Drenon, BBC News, Washington DC - July 24, 2025


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness No 8: Professors as the Enemy? Academic Repression and the Fight for Justice 8 8 8: Professors as the Enemy? Academic Repression and the Fight for Justice full 21d9ad85-a40e-4ffe-87fd-19deb9bfdef3 https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/8 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, Michelle confronts the escalating political attacks on higher education—fueled by authoritarian rhetoric, anti-intellectualism, and growing efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion in colleges across the US. Are professors the enemy—or the last line of defense for truth and justice? In this episode, we unpack the Trump-era war on higher ed, the legacy of educational erasure, and what it means to teach from the margins in a time of rising repression. Education isn’t neutral—and neither are we. 


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


"The Carlisle Indian Industrial School: Assimilation with Education after the Indian Wars (Teaching with Historic Places)"


Information about Indian Boarding Schools From the American Indian Resource Center at the University of California-Santa Cruz 


Horace Mann on Education and Poverty (1848)


bell hooks - Teaching to Transgress: Teaching as the Practice of Freedom


Paulo Freire-- The Pedagogy of the Oppressed


"Fact Check: Yes, Vance once said 'professors are the enemy.' He was quoting Nixon" from yahoo!news


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, Michelle confronts the escalating political attacks on higher education—fueled by authoritarian rhetoric, anti-intellectualism, and growing efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion in colleges across the US. Are professors the enemy—or the last line of defense for truth and justice? In this episode, we unpack the Trump-era war on higher ed, the legacy of educational erasure, and what it means to teach from the margins in a time of rising repression. Education isn’t neutral—and neither are we. 


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


"The Carlisle Indian Industrial School: Assimilation with Education after the Indian Wars (Teaching with Historic Places)"


Information about Indian Boarding Schools From the American Indian Resource Center at the University of California-Santa Cruz 


Horace Mann on Education and Poverty (1848)


bell hooks - Teaching to Transgress: Teaching as the Practice of Freedom


Paulo Freire-- The Pedagogy of the Oppressed


"Fact Check: Yes, Vance once said 'professors are the enemy.' He was quoting Nixon" from yahoo!news


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 2684 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. 


In this episode, Michelle confronts the escalating political attacks on higher education—fueled by authoritarian rhetoric, anti-intellectualism, and growing efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion in colleges across the US. Are professors the enemy—or the last line of defense for truth and justice? In this episode, we unpack the Trump-era war on higher ed, the legacy of educational erasure, and what it means to teach from the margins in a time of rising repression. Education isn’t neutral—and neither are we. 


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


"The Carlisle Indian Industrial School: Assimilation with Education after the Indian Wars (Teaching with Historic Places)"


Information about Indian Boarding Schools From the American Indian Resource Center at the University of California-Santa Cruz 


Horace Mann on Education and Poverty (1848)


bell hooks - Teaching to Transgress: Teaching as the Practice of Freedom


Paulo Freire-- The Pedagogy of the Oppressed


"Fact Check: Yes, Vance once said 'professors are the enemy.' He was quoting Nixon" from yahoo!news


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness No 7: Translating the Untranslatable - Remembering and Honoring Ancestors Through Forgiveness 7 7 7: Translating the Untranslatable - Remembering and Honoring Ancestors Through Forgiveness full 834d2459-98f3-4bcc-931e-d41dfda8e710 https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/7 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. In this episode, Michelle addresses how practicing self-acceptance and forgiving our ancestors can break karmic and generational cycles of trauma. 


A special thank you to Lynn Daneguy for the use of her song: “Idyllic American Dream”  


A picture of Oracle Card 25 "Creative Fire" will be posted to our Instagram page.

You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. In this episode, Michelle addresses how practicing self-acceptance and forgiving our ancestors can break karmic and generational cycles of trauma. 


A special thank you to Lynn Daneguy for the use of her song: “Idyllic American Dream”  


A picture of Oracle Card 25 "Creative Fire" will be posted to our Instagram page.

You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 2950 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. In this episode, Michelle addresses how practicing self-acceptance and forgiving our ancestors can break karmic and generational cycles of trauma. 


A special thank you to Lynn Daneguy for the use of her song: “Idyllic American Dream”  


A picture of Oracle Card 25 "Creative Fire" will be posted to our Instagram page.

You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness No 6: Wounds and Wonders - Finding Our Soul's Passion and Embracing Transformation 6 6 6: Wounds and Wonders - Finding Our Soul's Passion and Embracing Transformation full 15715b8e-8190-4778-a359-96a8b18f0c1c https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/6 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. In this episode, Michelle addresses how the act of artistic expression, particularly through poetry, is a lifelong journey of self-reflection and personal transformation. 


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Justice for Our Sisters and Earth Mother - Women's March 2021


Hawai'i People's Fund


“Her Blue Body Everything We Know” by Alice Walker, 1991


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Host: Michelle Myers

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]]> Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. In this episode, Michelle addresses how the act of artistic expression, particularly through poetry, is a lifelong journey of self-reflection and personal transformation. 


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Justice for Our Sisters and Earth Mother - Women's March 2021


Hawai'i People's Fund


“Her Blue Body Everything We Know” by Alice Walker, 1991


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:48:31 -0400 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 3232 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. In this episode, Michelle addresses how the act of artistic expression, particularly through poetry, is a lifelong journey of self-reflection and personal transformation. 


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Justice for Our Sisters and Earth Mother - Women's March 2021


Hawai'i People's Fund


“Her Blue Body Everything We Know” by Alice Walker, 1991


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness No 5: Breaking Generational Cycles - AAPI Mental Health Awareness in "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" 5 5 5: Breaking Generational Cycles - AAPI Mental Health Awareness in "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" full 60b6ed36-8833-43d8-b148-a58711b0f5b8 https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/5 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. In this Mother’s Day episode, Michelle addresses the topic of mental health and generational trauma among AAPI women through the lens of the 2022 movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Suicides Among American Indian or Alaska Native Persons — National Violent Death Reporting System, United States, 2015–2020

A24 Reddit Thread, "Life Has Changed After Everything Everywhere All At Once"

Daniels Duo's Tweet about Everything Everywhere All At Once quoted in the Salon article "The Daniels on the ADHD Theory of 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' Paper Cuts and Butts" by Hanh Nguyen

“Everything Everywhere All At Once' has the best take on mental health you never expected” by Rebecca Ruiz

“Asian American young adults are the only racial group with suicide as their leading cause of death, so why is no one talking about this?” by Amelia Noor-Oshiro

NAPAWF's website, “Mental Health Among AAPI Women”

Newport Institute’s website, “The Facts About Asian American Mental Health and Suicide Rates”


Mental Health Resources:

Mango Tree Counseling and Consulting (Philadelphia Area)

Mango Tree Counseling Youtube Channel

Asian Mental Health Collective

Huffington Post article written by Brittany Wong, “How to Find a Therapist Who Focuses on Asian American Mental Health”

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The Crisis Text Line

National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline (NAMI)

The Trevor Project

The Trans Lifeline


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. In this Mother’s Day episode, Michelle addresses the topic of mental health and generational trauma among AAPI women through the lens of the 2022 movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Suicides Among American Indian or Alaska Native Persons — National Violent Death Reporting System, United States, 2015–2020

A24 Reddit Thread, "Life Has Changed After Everything Everywhere All At Once"

Daniels Duo's Tweet about Everything Everywhere All At Once quoted in the Salon article "The Daniels on the ADHD Theory of 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' Paper Cuts and Butts" by Hanh Nguyen

“Everything Everywhere All At Once' has the best take on mental health you never expected” by Rebecca Ruiz

“Asian American young adults are the only racial group with suicide as their leading cause of death, so why is no one talking about this?” by Amelia Noor-Oshiro

NAPAWF's website, “Mental Health Among AAPI Women”

Newport Institute’s website, “The Facts About Asian American Mental Health and Suicide Rates”


Mental Health Resources:

Mango Tree Counseling and Consulting (Philadelphia Area)

Mango Tree Counseling Youtube Channel

Asian Mental Health Collective

Huffington Post article written by Brittany Wong, “How to Find a Therapist Who Focuses on Asian American Mental Health”

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The Crisis Text Line

National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline (NAMI)

The Trevor Project

The Trans Lifeline


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 16:24:27 -0400 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 3357 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. In this Mother’s Day episode, Michelle addresses the topic of mental health and generational trauma among AAPI women through the lens of the 2022 movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Suicides Among American Indian or Alaska Native Persons — National Violent Death Reporting System, United States, 2015–2020

A24 Reddit Thread, "Life Has Changed After Everything Everywhere All At Once"

Daniels Duo's Tweet about Everything Everywhere All At Once quoted in the Salon article "The Daniels on the ADHD Theory of 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' Paper Cuts and Butts" by Hanh Nguyen

“Everything Everywhere All At Once' has the best take on mental health you never expected” by Rebecca Ruiz

“Asian American young adults are the only racial group with suicide as their leading cause of death, so why is no one talking about this?” by Amelia Noor-Oshiro

NAPAWF's website, “Mental Health Among AAPI Women”

Newport Institute’s website, “The Facts About Asian American Mental Health and Suicide Rates”


Mental Health Resources:

Mango Tree Counseling and Consulting (Philadelphia Area)

Mango Tree Counseling Youtube Channel

Asian Mental Health Collective

Huffington Post article written by Brittany Wong, “How to Find a Therapist Who Focuses on Asian American Mental Health”

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The Crisis Text Line

National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline (NAMI)

The Trevor Project

The Trans Lifeline


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness No 4: Women Supporting Women - The Fight for Reproductive Healthcare 4 4 4: Women Supporting Women - The Fight for Reproductive Healthcare full 6d29eb6f-717e-4597-9a0e-5dcbe4dee32d https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/4 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each month, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. This month, Michelle addresses the Supreme Court’s Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the impact that limiting life-saving healthcare will have on women of all demographics.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research the topics discussed on their own as well:


Public Opinion Polls About Legalized Abortion and Reaction After Supreme Court Decision:


The Maternal Mortality Crisis in the US:


Trump Judicial Appointments and Abortion Ban Ballot Measures in the Midterm Elections:


NY Times Stacy Abrams interview: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/20/us/politics/stacey-abrams-abortion-georgia.html


“Cinderella Step Sisters” by Toni Morrison full text: https://zora.medium.com/toni-morrison-in-her-own-words-562b14e0effa 

You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each month, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. This month, Michelle addresses the Supreme Court’s Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the impact that limiting life-saving healthcare will have on women of all demographics.


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research the topics discussed on their own as well:


Public Opinion Polls About Legalized Abortion and Reaction After Supreme Court Decision:


The Maternal Mortality Crisis in the US:


Trump Judicial Appointments and Abortion Ban Ballot Measures in the Midterm Elections:


NY Times Stacy Abrams interview: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/20/us/politics/stacey-abrams-abortion-georgia.html


“Cinderella Step Sisters” by Toni Morrison full text: https://zora.medium.com/toni-morrison-in-her-own-words-562b14e0effa 

You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:44:07 -0400 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 2544 This month, Michelle addresses the Supreme Court’s Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the impact that limiting life-saving healthcare will have on women of all demographics. This month, Michelle addresses the Supreme Court’s Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the impact that limiting life-saving healthcare will have on women of all demographics. race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness Yes 3: Resisting White Supremacy - Meaningful Allyship Between Communities of Color 3 3 3: Resisting White Supremacy - Meaningful Allyship Between Communities of Color full f80cde9c-a02d-4135-ad57-0dee61613233 https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/3 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. This episode, Michelle addresses allyship between communities of color focusing on the history between the Black and Asian communities. 


Thank you to Quincy Stalworth for promoting the podcast!


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research the topics discussed on their own as well:


Christina Lee Alliance website: https://www.thechristinaalliance.org 


Time Magazine article on forced sterilizations from 2019: https://time.com/5737080/native-american-sterilization-history/ 


A Conversation with Native Americans on race by the NY Times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siMal6QVblE 


Helen Zia, Asian American Dreams: https://helenzia.com/books/asianamericandreams/ 


“Racist Love” essay by Frank Chin and Jeffery Chan: https://www.dartmouth.edu/~hist32/Hist33/chin%20Racist%20Love.pdf 


Jamie A Swift article on Yuri Kochiyama: https://aaww.org/celebrating-100-years-of-yuri-kochiyama/ 


Michelle Myers interview on Quince Questions: https://anchor.fm/quincequestions/episodes/Ep--94-Dr--Michelle-Myers-erqcei/a-a4ribn8 


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each episode, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. This episode, Michelle addresses allyship between communities of color focusing on the history between the Black and Asian communities. 


Thank you to Quincy Stalworth for promoting the podcast!


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research the topics discussed on their own as well:


Christina Lee Alliance website: https://www.thechristinaalliance.org 


Time Magazine article on forced sterilizations from 2019: https://time.com/5737080/native-american-sterilization-history/ 


A Conversation with Native Americans on race by the NY Times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siMal6QVblE 


Helen Zia, Asian American Dreams: https://helenzia.com/books/asianamericandreams/ 


“Racist Love” essay by Frank Chin and Jeffery Chan: https://www.dartmouth.edu/~hist32/Hist33/chin%20Racist%20Love.pdf 


Jamie A Swift article on Yuri Kochiyama: https://aaww.org/celebrating-100-years-of-yuri-kochiyama/ 


Michelle Myers interview on Quince Questions: https://anchor.fm/quincequestions/episodes/Ep--94-Dr--Michelle-Myers-erqcei/a-a4ribn8 


You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com


Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:06:54 -0400 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 2880 This month, Michelle addresses allyship between communities of color focusing on the history between the Black and Asian communities. This month, Michelle addresses allyship between communities of color focusing on the history between the Black and Asian communities. race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness Yes 2: Strong, Unapologetic, and Resilient - A Discussion of Violence Against AAPI Women 2 2 2: Strong, Unapologetic, and Resilient - A Discussion of Violence Against AAPI Women full 9581bb94-9fed-4400-b790-3ecbd90707ac https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/2 Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each month, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. This month, Michelle addresses the troubling pattern of violence against AAPI women and shares a poem from her students.


Thank you to Gabby Lee and Haeun Lee for allowing the use of their poem “That Asian Girl”


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Michelle Go: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/nyc-subway-station-death-michelle-go-leaves-asian-americans-reeling-rcna12650

Christina Lee: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/02/23/christina-yuna-lee-murder-asian-american-women-fear/

The Atlanta Spa Shooting: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/atlanta-shootings-what-korean-language-media-told-us-that-the-mainstream-media-didnt-1149698/

Go Fund Me page for Christina Lee: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christina-yuna-lee-memorial-fund

Statement from Michelle Go’s family: https://twitter.com/CeFaanKim/status/1483215500075278337?s=20&t=VlKWBg5_Hc8YiJR5V1bEkQ

Atlanta Spa Vigil by the Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta (KAAGA): https://326vigil.org/

The State of Safety for Asian American and Pacific Islander Women report by NAPAWF: https://www.napawf.org/our-work/march-2022/state-of-safety?fbclid=IwAR0MEMNVLHEnQ_CSZswW5EgWM6_EGccDu5jM2IBbJLO0WIb_8rOoGeWt7So

Vincent Chin: https://aapi.umhistorylabs.lsa.umich.edu/s/aapi_michigan/page/chin

Joseph Ileto: https://www.dailynews.com/2019/08/10/two-decades-after-a-chatsworth-postal-worker-was-shot-and-killed-because-the-shooter-thought-he-looked-latino-a-family-is-fed-up-with-no-action-we-are-better-than-this/

You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com

Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each month, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. This month, Michelle addresses the troubling pattern of violence against AAPI women and shares a poem from her students.


Thank you to Gabby Lee and Haeun Lee for allowing the use of their poem “That Asian Girl”


Below are links to articles about the topics discussed in the episode. This is not an exhaustive list and our listeners are encouraged to research these topics on their own as well:


Michelle Go: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/nyc-subway-station-death-michelle-go-leaves-asian-americans-reeling-rcna12650

Christina Lee: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/02/23/christina-yuna-lee-murder-asian-american-women-fear/

The Atlanta Spa Shooting: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/atlanta-shootings-what-korean-language-media-told-us-that-the-mainstream-media-didnt-1149698/

Go Fund Me page for Christina Lee: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christina-yuna-lee-memorial-fund

Statement from Michelle Go’s family: https://twitter.com/CeFaanKim/status/1483215500075278337?s=20&t=VlKWBg5_Hc8YiJR5V1bEkQ

Atlanta Spa Vigil by the Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta (KAAGA): https://326vigil.org/

The State of Safety for Asian American and Pacific Islander Women report by NAPAWF: https://www.napawf.org/our-work/march-2022/state-of-safety?fbclid=IwAR0MEMNVLHEnQ_CSZswW5EgWM6_EGccDu5jM2IBbJLO0WIb_8rOoGeWt7So

Vincent Chin: https://aapi.umhistorylabs.lsa.umich.edu/s/aapi_michigan/page/chin

Joseph Ileto: https://www.dailynews.com/2019/08/10/two-decades-after-a-chatsworth-postal-worker-was-shot-and-killed-because-the-shooter-thought-he-looked-latino-a-family-is-fed-up-with-no-action-we-are-better-than-this/

You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics or share your thoughts at mindyourmargins@gmail.com

Host: Michelle Myers

Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:05:35 -0400 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 2802 This month, Michelle addresses the troubling pattern of violence against AAPI women and shares a poem from her students. Thank you to Gabby Lee and Haeun Lee for allowing the use of their poem “That Asian Girl” This month, Michelle addresses the troubling pattern of violence against AAPI women and shares a poem from her students. Thank you to Gabby Lee and Haeun Lee for allowing the use of their poem “That Asian Girl” race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness Yes 1: This Work is Too Important 1 1 1: This Work is Too Important full c6866813-2766-4316-ae81-cfe562c4f2c2 https://mindyourmargins.transistor.fm/1 Welcome to the first episode of Mind Your Margins with Michelle Myers!

Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each month, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. This month, Michelle introduces herself and discusses how her life's work has led her to starting a podcast. 

You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics at mindyourmargins@gmail.com

Host: Michelle Myers
Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Welcome to the first episode of Mind Your Margins with Michelle Myers!

Michelle Myers draws on her experience as a professor, activist, and poet to foster a space for listeners where it’s humanly possible to make humanity possible. Each month, Michelle discusses difficult topics with a focus on practicing mindfulness and self-care as well as on claiming a personal space of acceptance, healing, and compassion. This month, Michelle introduces herself and discusses how her life's work has led her to starting a podcast. 

You can find Mind Your Margins on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you can email suggestions for topics at mindyourmargins@gmail.com

Host: Michelle Myers
Producer: Myong McCloud

]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:55:52 -0500 Michelle Myers Michelle Myers 2460 The first episode of Mind Your Margins! In which, Michelle introduces herself, discusses why she is starting this podcast, and discusses inequities in the educational system. The first episode of Mind Your Margins! In which, Michelle introduces herself, discusses why she is starting this podcast, and discusses inequities in the educational system. race, culture, asian-american, women, discussion, poetry, anti-racism, mindfulness Yes