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Mom Interview - (Chapter 1) - Love & Racism

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Mom Interview - (Chapter 1) - Love & Racism

Psychology In Seattle Podcast

2023/07/24
Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Psychology In Seattle Podcast

2023/07/24
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Kirk interviews his mom. From our sponsor, BetterHelp: Need a therapist? Try BetterHelp! https://www.betterhelp.com/kirkGet started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “KIRK" will be automatically applied. 00:00 Intro 02:42 Food & Lo...

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In this heartfelt and reflective episode, Kirk sits down with his mother, Sue, for an intimate intergenerational conversation that weaves together family history, cultural identity, love, and resilience.
00:00
Sue has deeply influenced Kirk's understanding of child development and parenting
06:09
Mom put love into the food, and different families communicate love in different ways
13:59
The speaker was excited about what seemed like mashed potatoes but was disappointed to find it was rice
14:40
Granddad started as a cement mixer and worked his way up to become a construction magnate in Spokane
25:34
Empirical science shows women are socialized to sacrifice for others
49:54
Sue’s parents burned her love letters when they discovered her relationship with Alan, causing deep distress but failing to end it
1:06:00
They eloped to Idaho with no marriage license, securing it from a nearly closed courthouse
1:30:36
Race was a non-issue in the relationship; love and connection sustained the marriage

Chapters

Intro
00:00
Food & Love
02:42
Favorite Japanese food
10:38
Sue's family history
14:37
Japanese slurping & manners
25:34
Racism & interracial dating
27:18
Pregnancy & elopement
56:29
Accepting Alan into the family
1:11:22

Transcript

Kirk Honda: So, Mom, I don't know if I've ever been as excited as I am today recording a podcast. I've had this idea for years, having you on the podcast. And I have wanted to ask you a lot of questions so that I can know the answers, but also so the liste...