In this episode of No Coast Oriental, James and Stevie talk about mental health in Asian-American communities. Join us as we talk about the stats and research on the issue, trends in Asian-American mental health, and our personal experiences with emotional and mental health. This episode covers topics including depression and suicide, thus, listener discretion is advised. Follow the Pod on Twitter &amp; Instagram: @nocoastoriental and tweet us your questions/comments with the hashtag #NoCoastOriental  Business inquiries and longer messages: nocoastoriental@gmail.com   <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277">Support the show</a> (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17297277)

5: Asian Food, and How Food Shapes Your Identity

The Asian-American community is a diverse one. While the conversation in many cities – especially on the East and West Coasts – concerns diversity, inclusion, and representation, Asian-Americans in the Midwest and Middle America are still seeking cultural identity. In this podcast, Stevie Zheng and James He, two Asian-American guys from the Chicago suburbs, talk about their experiences growing up in developing a sense of identity and finding community.