challenging beliefs
Summary: We matter, even if all we do is exist. All beliefs are worth challenging; there are very few absolute truths. I recently realized I’ve been so afraid of committing fully to my business or being an entrepreneur. I’m afraid of failure, but also afraid of success. It doesn’t make […]
acceptsians public speaking
Summary: It’s so important to have a higher purpose, mission, and calling for whatever you want to do! I just wanted to make a quick post about the Acceptsians community I built. I didn’t know it at the time, but the community defined my “Why,” the why behind why I […]
settling down
Summary: My thoughts on romantic love and “settling down” as a woman is expected to by age 30, otherwise she is considered a “Leftover Woman” in some cultures. I’ve always placed a high emphasis on relationships, whether familial, platonic, or romantic. As a people-pleaser for most of my life, I […]
You have probably heard of Gary Chapman’s “The 5 Love Languages.” What about The 5 ASIAN Love Languages? Disclaimer: This by no means refers to all or even most Asian households. Stereotypes can be exaggerations, but they also often contain some truth. Words of Affirmation are typically lacking in Asian […]
body image beautiful bodies
This is a very vulnerable topic for me, one that I’ve been putting off writing for a while. I’ve struggled with my weight and body image ever since I can remember. I was born an average weight, but was always overweight from then on. I think people fall into only […]
learn chinese with comics monkman
There has always been something drawing me to languages. I find learning and practicing them to be so much fun!! I was fortunate enough to have spent my first 2.5 years in China; the exposure at such a young age made it possible to keep Chinese in a separate part […]
girl in a field losing face
There is an Asian concept of “losing face.” We are a culture of appearances, and it can be deeply embarrassing to have a crack or flaw in the mask we have striven so hard to maintain in society. I feel a bit like Mulan here, setting out to start over […]
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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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Arguably the best birthday ever!! My "Tame The Tiger" group program clients all conspired to fly me out across the country to meet everybody in person!! From dream to reality... this mental health support & empowerment group went above & beyond what I could have ever imagined. Full story & videos at my blog post: https://DrTooni.com/birthday If you're curious about joining our "Tame The Tiger" community if you also want to heal from perfectionism, people-pleasing & other aftermath of harsh Tiger Parenting, narcissistic abuse, or other upbringings: https://DrTooni.com/Tiger (or memberships at https://Ko-Fi.com/DrTooni/tiers )
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  5. Ep 25: Honoring Your Social Battery As An Introvert
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