I just had one of the best birthdays ever. I’m still in awe that my CLIENTS all chipped in to get me last-minute surprise cross-country flights to go see them!! We had just finished our 4-month “Tame The Tiger” group program in October, and they became so close with one […]
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For my Memoir “WHY YOU NO DOCTOR ANYMORE?!: Honoring Your Family AND Yourself Too.” Sample chapter reading in Ep 28 of my Podcast (“Accept THEN Achieve”) HERE. We’ll gather for 4 weekly 60-minute sessions (in an intimate group no more than 8) to read together and discuss the taboo topics […]
I just came out from my second silent meditation retreat ever – also Vipassana but taught by a quite different style from my last retreat in Thailand in 2022. I didn’t learn as many lessons, but I deepened in my ones from last time. I also realized I overall feel […]
A meme on codependent relationships I found for my Relationships for Highly Sensitive People workshop (you can catch the replay & the HSP community HERE) sparked this art idea: I toootally lost myself in relationships before building a solid sense of myself. I catered to whatever the other person wanted, […]
To honor AAPI Heritage & Mental Health month this May, I’ve created the “Tame the Tiger” program. This program was custom made for children of high-pressure backgrounds, such as immigrant families or “Tiger Parents,” to reconnect with self-love & unconditional worthiness. WHAT IS THE TAME THE TIGER PROGRAM? This is […]
Summary: Reflections from my unexpected visit of my parents due to a new health scare). I’m writing this on the plane back to Thailand. I had made an unexpected trip back to the US to visit and help out my mom with her new unexpected health scare. (I had gone […]
Summary: guest post by Tara Raj of The Neurodiverse Startup Ecosystem. Thank you for sharing so vulnerably <3 If you are interested in contributing guest posts to this blog or swapping, please contact me HERE. [trigger warning: suicide] My whole life, I’ve been complimented for my rational thinking. Since I […]
Summary: Reflections on ways I’ve realized I’ve grown, and how 2022 was one of the biggest years yet. It’s been a loooong time since my last post. Thank you for still being here if you’re reading! I’d been sharing on social media and within my private Facebook community Acceptsians: Self-Acceptance […]
Summary: guest post by Dr. Isabella Raquel of Balanced Medics! Thank you for sharing so vulnerably <3 If you are interested in contributing guest posts to this blog or swapping, please contact me HERE. I have this fear of failure. So deep rooted that it’s like an organ inside of […]
Summary: This past year I vowed to take a Heart Sabbatical – to intentionally stay single in order to get to know myself better and not risk falling into the trap of caretaking & nurturing a partner instead of myself. This involved not actively search for a partner despite my […]
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Hi! I'm Dr. Toni MD, a carTOONIst. I empower, educate and advocate for mental health, women, LGBT+, neurodivergents & Asian Tiger Parent trauma healing through my art and coaching, while nomading globally. I help others also love themselves UNconditionally, follow their hearts and live true to themselves!
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Ep 41: Happy New Year 2026!! Reflections & Lessons from 2025 & Beyond - Accept THEN Achieve

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