738. Alan Chikin Chow: Asking What the World Needs?
738. Alan Chikin Chow: Asking What the World Needs?  
Podcast: Heal Squad x Maria Menounos
Published On: Wed Sep 27 2023
Description: Creator, entrepreneur, and YouTube star Alan Chikin Chow sits in with Maria and the Heal Squad to discuss his transformation from first gen bullied high school student to college party boy to enlightenment, focus and success. Alan and Maria discuss how their immigrant parents affected them, the definition of YOLO, and how it can be interpreted differently. Alan shares three simple practices he applies that profoundly changed his life, including the impact of the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai and more.    Alan's love of parents drives his success Hateful online comments don't compare to hate you receive in real life  YOLO (you only live once) is a good motto but can be interpreted hedonistically...  Internal wounds don't heal through partying Experience with a racist homeless man saying slurs to Alan's dad prompts Alan to look within YOLO's new meaning  The 5-minute journal, self-help podcasts and what it lead to Unity through laughter and story  Three simple practices that led to Alan's (and your) success  In times of transformation, your circles also change  Finding your ikigai – something that gives you purpose or reason for living. The profound view of the world that immigrants and global communities have 'Allen's Universe' a YouTube series for Degrassi Junior High fans Kobe Bryant's success based on this The importance of having things to look forward to Why you chase thrills and why do things get dangerous  Why learning languages is great for mental health A child's responsibility to their parents     HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: https://www.macys.com/healsquad Rosetta Stone: https://www.rosettastone.com/healsquad Noom: https://www.noom.com Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com and use promo code: HEALSQUAD ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.