Cultural Reflections: Adopted & Childfree with Amanda B.
Part 1 of a cross-cultural discussion with Captain Kitty herself
This week’s guest is none other than Captain Kitty from
!! Amanda is my favoritest podcaster in the entire world and I was thrilled she came to LVMC to share the parallels between our two cultures as we celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.Plus, she’s today’s spotlight for #NonMomMay running on Instagram.
Also new to the podcast: you can now send me texts directly as you’re listening to the podcast. In your podcast player, click the link in the show notes that says Wanna share your thoughts? Send a text!
It’s at the top of all episode show notes now. Be sure to include your name in the text and don’t delete the pre-populated info from the message.
Finally, the YouTube video will be up later this week so in the meantime, enjoy a special behind-the-scenes cut that puts that whole “bear vs man” hypothetical in a new light.
Episode Description
Continuing the study of the parallels in various cultures, we're celebrating AAPI month by exploring the world of childfree adulthood with Amanda from Six Degrees of Cats podcast in Part 1 of this two-part episode.
Where do Latinidad and East Asian/Midwestern cultures overlap? You'd be surprised! And despite their radically different upbringings, Amanda and Paulette have un chingo in common. Amanda shares her journey as a transracial Korean adoptee, highlights the importance of community—and where she ultimately found hers—discusses the impact of toxic cultural norms, and reflects on her experiences in different countries.
We're left wondering, how much does our upbringing, and a lack of community in those crucial formative years, impact our childfree adulthood?
To get the full show notes, and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 62.
About Amanda B.:
Amanda B. (she/her) is the writer, host and producer of 6 Degrees of Cats, the world's #1 cat-themed culture, history (and sometimes science) podcast. She leverages her background in research, mental health advocacy, professional development and trauma-informed violence prevention to thoughtfully connect topics as disparate as sainthood, Vikings and Valentine's May to the world's most populous domesticated pet (...or are they?). Amanda has consulted in creative direction, education and community development and volunteers as sexuality and relationships expert on free youth mental health app OkaySo.
Amanda is also a musician - she leads NYC-based rock 'n' roll band, Leathered and has supported major recording artists as a guitarist on international stages. Her cats Binky and Snuggles do not appreciate her impromptu serenades.
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And enjoy this raw behind-the-scenes footage from the cutting room floor that helps put a healthy spin on the man vs. bear debate. There’s a bit of setup where Amanda starts talking about her dad.