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Asian Rebel Club Podcast
A podcast every Asian should’ve had growing up, and probably still needs.
A podcast for Asian/Asian diaspora untangling family expectations, cultural guilt, and the myth of perfection.
Hosted by Crystal Ren, who brings her own messy, magical story to the mic, so you don’t have to figure it out alone. This podcast is a mix of honest conversations, cultural unlearning, emotional plot twists, and slow rebellion. Each episode helps you break free from cultural pressures so you can finally make decisions that feel right for you.
If you’ve ever felt torn between your own dreams and your family’s expectations, you’ll hear real stories, practical mindset shifts, and tools to navigate cultural guilt without losing connection to your roots. These conversations will give you the tools and courage to start living on your own terms, starting today.
New episodes bi-weekly-ish.
Asian Rebel Club Podcast
Episode 5: Violin Prodigy. Elite College. Deep Trauma. Why Wendy Quietly Retired at 40 to Heal
🎙️Community Voice: Wendy was the definition of a “model Asian daughter.” A violin prodigy. Straight-A student. Accepted into every top university. But underneath the achievements was a girl quietly falling apart.
Her childhood was spent under intense emotional and physical pressure from a mother who beat her for missed notes and told her she was worthless. School was her safe haven. College across the country was her escape plan. And success? Just a ticket to survival.
In this conversation, Wendy shares what happens after you get everything they told you to chase, and still feel hollow. From FIRE-ing (Financial Independence Retire Early) in her early 40s to processing trauma in silence, this is a story about shame, survival, and finally choosing joy… without permission.
We talk about:
– Growing up terrified of your own mom
– Quitting violin—and the “dream”—for good
– Why being mediocre is the ultimate rebellion
– What it’s like to retire early and still not feel free
– The invisible weight of childhood trauma that never really leaves
If you were ever the “easy kid” who lived in quiet pain… this one’s for you.
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