SAFE SPACE: What is it like to experience racism?

In this SAFE SPACE episode we're going to find out what it's like to experience racism, when Jess sits down with Alyssa Huynh who shares her experience of living with racial prejudice as a young Vietnamese Australian. Alyssa hasn't always felt empowered to speak out, and you’ll hear first hand what it's like to experience internalized racism and self-hatred as she openly shares the shame she felt as a ‘Self Hating Asian’ and the objectification she’s faced in dating and sex.  There is so much we can learn from Alyssa including the crucial role we can play as Allies by standing up against racism in our own social circles, and the importance of challenging and unlearning biases and stereotypes to create a safe space for all Australians to share their experiences. Is there somebody you'd like to share this episode with? Just tap the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and pass it on LINKS: Alyssa's book Safe Space is available HERE Experiencing racism can be distressing and traumatic. If you've experienced racism, you may want to seek support. Click HERE for access to a selection of National Support Services available to you And if anything in this story has caused you distress you might like to contact lifeline 13 11 14. If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify Is there someone you'd like to hear on the podcast? Send Jess your guest ideas here CREDITS: Host: Jessica Rowe Guest: Alyssa Huynh  Executive Producer: Nic McClure Audio Producer: Nat Marshall  Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Showacknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.