We invite guests from a variety of professions, backgrounds, & experiences to chat about their mental health journeys. Changing Tides, a program of Little Tokyo Service Center, focuses on opening up the conversation around mental health, especially within the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals sharing their stories & are not meant to replace the advice of mental health professionals.
If you or a loved one is struggling with mental illness/seeking resources check out: https://thechangingtides.org/helplines
Content Warning: Discussion of SuicideSinger/Songwriter Shihori discussed their childhood trauma with bullies, having Aspergers Syndrome, moving to Los Angeles, and turning her experiences into music.The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals sharing their stories and are not meant to replace the advice of mental health professionals. Guest: ShihoriInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shihori94 (https://www.instagram.com/shihori94)Website: https://www.shihoriartist.com/ (https://www.shihoriartist.com/)Shihori's new song "When I Decided Not To Die": https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shihori/when-i-decided-not-to-die (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shihori/when-i-decided-not-to-die)Host: Matthew YonemuraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/Changing TidesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg Email: changingtides@ltsc.org Little Tokyo Service CenterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc.cdc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTSC.CDC/ Website: https://www.ltsc.org/ Music by Layton WuSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sbcEwgYwffJrmDZK22f9a Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/layton-wu/1475455784 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laytonwoohbill/ If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health: https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcastIf you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency situation, please contact your doctor or call 911. If you or someone you know may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in need of emotional support, please call 1-800-273-TALK for a free, confidential call with a skilled crisis worker.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988The Crisis Text Hotline: Text “HELLO” to 741741The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386LA County Emotional Support Warmline (800) 854-7771
28 Apr 2026
Ep 61: Helping Hand w/ Rosalyn Kawahira
Rosalyn joins the podcast and discusses their background in social work, becoming a small business owner, how art and mental health go hand-in-hand, and Little Tokyo.
Guest: Rosalyn KawahiraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nellitascraft/
Website: https://nellitascraft.com/
Host: Matthew Yonemura
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ (https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/)
Changing Tides
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ (https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/)
Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ (https://thechangingtides.org/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg)
Email: changingtides@ltsc.org (mailto:changingtides@ltsc.org)
Little Tokyo Service Center
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc.cdc/ (https://www.instagram.com/ltsc.cdc/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTSC.CDC/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTSC.CDC/)
Website: https://www.ltsc.org/ (https://www.ltsc.org/)
Music by Layton Wu
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sbcEwgYwffJrmDZK22f9a (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sbcEwgYwffJrmDZK22f9a)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/layton-wu/1475455784 (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/layton-wu/1475455784)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laytonwoohbill/ (https://www.instagram.com/laytonwoohbill/)
If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health:
https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast (https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast)
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency situation, please contact your doctor or call 911. If you or someone you know may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in need of emotional support, please call 1-800-273-TALK for a free, confidential call with a skilled crisis worker.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
The Crisis Text Hotline: Text “HELLO” to 741741
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
LA County Emotional Support Warmline (https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/) (800) 854-7771
31 Mar 2026
Ep 60: Passion for the Work w/ Passion Chue
Passion talks about her love for Butte County, the Hmong community, working with youth, and Hmong representation.
The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals sharing their stories and are not meant to replace the advice of mental health professionals.
Guest: Passion Chue
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyp_koomtesyouthprogram (https://www.instagram.com/kyp_koomtesyouthprogram)
Website: https://hmongculturalcenter.net/ (https://hmongculturalcenter.net/)
Host: Matthew Yonemura
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/ (https://www.instagram.com/m_yonemura/)
Changing Tides
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/ (https://www.instagram.com/ltsc_changingtides/)
Website: https://thechangingtides.org/ (https://thechangingtides.org/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsDn_Zcfu9cWLoLv3ASVfg)
Email: changingtides@ltsc.org (mailto:changingtides@ltsc.org)
Little Tokyo Service Center
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltsc.cdc/ (https://www.instagram.com/ltsc.cdc/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTSC.CDC/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTSC.CDC/)
Website: https://www.ltsc.org/ (https://www.ltsc.org/)
Music by Layton Wu
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sbcEwgYwffJrmDZK22f9a (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sbcEwgYwffJrmDZK22f9a)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/layton-wu/1475455784 (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/layton-wu/1475455784)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laytonwoohbill/ (https://www.instagram.com/laytonwoohbill/)
If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us, you can do so with a donation to help us change the tides on mental health:
https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast (https://give.ltsc.org/CTPodcast)
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency situation, please contact your doctor or call 911. If you or someone you know may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or is in need of emotional support, please call 1-800-273-TALK for a free, confidential call with a skilled crisis worker.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
The Crisis Text Hotline: Text “HELLO” to 741741
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
LA County Emotional Support Warmline (https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/) (800) 854-7771
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YouTube views
6,575
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100
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58
Social presence
94
YouTube
68
Engagement
77
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