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Welcome to The Curious Ahjuma podcast.  I’m your host Shinhong.  I’m a 40-something Ahjuma, which is the Korean word for…ole Korean lady.  But this podcast isn’t about getting old.  It’s about curiosity.  Actually, about embracing curiousity.  I’m curious about a lot of things but for most of my life, I’ve shooed my curiosity away like it was frivolous.  What I’m realizing lately though is that that’s a big mistake.  So I’m finally letting myself be curious.  Especially about people.  I’m curious about your story of resilience, empowerment, suffering, triumph.  How did you get there and why? Join me as I interview different people to hear their unique stories and let’s build a community of curious minds. 

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Episode 8: Remembering Mr. Chon, his accordion, and disco balls

May 25, 2021

In this episode, Mona and I talk about Mona's Abba (Dad) who moved to the US from Korea to live and dream a life of authenticity.  It's emotional and so familiar to so many of us who share the common ground of immigration to the US.    

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Episode 7: Aimee shares her love for teaching and raising children with autism

May 11, 2021

Aimee is a passionate and compassionate teacher.  She loves her children - not just her own but also her children at school.  Aimee teaches and runs programs for children with autism and she celebrates how differently their minds can see the world at times.  

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Episode 6: Alex and Carrie talk about childhood cancer

May 4, 2021

One of the scariest memories I have as a mother was when my own daughter had an unexplained illness.  The uncertainty, the fear of losing your child, and the unbearable moments of seeing your child suffer feels like someone placed your heart on an open chopping board.  Alex and Carrie share their story of grief, pain,...

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