Old Asian Lady

OAL is where real people share life experiences that shaped who they are. Real Stories. Thoughtful Conversations. Different Perspectives.

We explore moments that challenge us, change us, & help us understand ourselves & the world a little differently.

17/08/2026

Some truths arrive not through language, but through the gut.

As a child in apartheid South Africa, our guest watched the world move in two different directions. He couldn't articulate it yet—words like "privilege" and "systemic" were still beyond his reach—but his body understood. His eyes understood.

The rules weren't written for everyone. And that knowing, raw and unnamed, stayed with him long after the words finally came.

15/08/2026

What if your beliefs aren’t really yours?

Sometimes, our fears, reactions, and emotions come from things we experienced long ago. But when we understand where they come from, we can finally choose differently.

Eva’s lesson is one we can all learn:
healing isn’t about becoming someone new.
Maybe it’s about finally becoming who you were meant to be. ✨

12/08/2026

A sneak peek at our new guest’s story. 🎨

Growing up, choosing art meant going against expectations and learning to trust her own path. Her story is a reminder that following your passion can come with resistance—but it can also lead you closer to yourself.

AsianStories

10/08/2026

Maybe we take starting over way too seriously.

Going back to an old career, saving money, and returning to your passion doesn’t mean you gave up.

You’re allowed to change direction, make a plan, and try again. 🎬

05/08/2026

📸 Every journey starts somewhere.

For this week’s guest, it all began with a $20 camera and Windows Movie Maker.

What started as filming snowboarding videos at 13 years old slowly evolved into fitness commercials, freelance filmmaking in the U.S., and eventually a bold move to Taiwan to pursue his dream.

Sometimes, you don’t need a perfect plan—you just need to follow what genuinely excites you and see where it leads.

Storytelling Podcast NewEpisode

03/08/2026

🎙️ New week. New guest. New perspective.

This week, we’re joined by Michael Li who had what many dream of—a stable career, financial security, and a clear path forward.

Yet something was missing.

In this episode, he shares why he left certainty behind, embraced his creativity, and discovered a life that felt more authentic than success alone.

Sometimes, the bravest decision isn’t climbing higher—it’s choosing a different path.

🎧 Full episode available now. Link in bio.

Engineering Music FollowYourPassion

01/08/2026

What happens when you refuse to accept “that’s just the way it is”?

When Carrie searched for disability support in Taiwan, she discovered there was no assistance available for foreign permanent residents. Instead of staying silent, she spoke up.

What started as one person’s struggle became a bigger conversation about accessibility, inclusion, and equal treatment.

And it made a difference.

Today, foreign permanent residents in Taiwan can access disability services a meaningful step forward, with more progress still to come.

💙 Watch the full conversation through the link in our bio.

ChronicIllness Advocacy OldAsianLadyPodcast

29/07/2026

Illness took away the life she once knew traveling, sports, long walks, and everyday freedom.

But it couldn’t take away who she was.

Instead, it shaped her into someone stronger, more resilient, and fiercely independent.

“Illness forged my fire.”

Sometimes, strength isn’t about what you can do. It’s about who you become when life asks you to rebuild yourself.

❤️ Watch the full conversation through the link in our bio.

AxSpA ChronicPain OldAsianLadyPodcast

27/07/2026

Some wounds don’t show up on an X-ray.

Being told “it’s all in your head” can hurt just as much as the illness itself.

For years, many women with axSpA were overlooked because it was believed to be a “man’s disease.” This story is a powerful reminder that patients deserve to be heard, believed, and taken seriously.

Sometimes, the right diagnosis starts with someone simply listening.

💙 Watch the full conversation through the link in our bio.

HealthAwareness OldAsianLadyPodcast

25/07/2026

The hardest part of moving abroad isn’t leaving home…

It’s realizing that when you finally go back, home doesn’t feel the same anymore.

💔 “I came back to remember why I left.”

Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel.

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