Raised by Women: A Storytelling Podcast
Raised by Women is a storytelling podcast exploring family dynamics, generational healing, identity, relationships, and the experiences that shape who we become.
Through reflective storytelling and thoughtful dialogue, the podcast explores women’s stories, generational trauma, personal growth, healing, leadership, purpose, modern work, and the human experience behind how we live and lead today.
Hosted by Willijah Dawson, the show features solo reflections and conversations with women and men from all walks of life about the women, relationships, family patterns, and defining moments that influenced their lives. From mothers and grandmothers to mentors, caregivers, and the absence of them, every story leaves a lasting imprint.
Willijah Dawson is a podcast host, writer, speaker, MBA, and corporate professional exploring the deeper influences shaping identity, relationships, leadership, work, and the way we move through seasons of change.
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Raised by Women: A Storytelling Podcast
Food, Culture, and the Women Who Raised Us | Tess Cheng
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What we inherit isn’t just tradition it’s how we care for ourselves, how we nourish others, and how we understand wellness.
In this episode of Raised by Women, Tess shares her journey growing up in Hong Kong in a household shaped by strong, nurturing women. Raised by her mother and sisters, she learned early that food was more than sustenance it was love, connection, and culture.
Her life shifted when she was diagnosed with hypoglycemia in her thirties, forcing her to examine long-held habits shaped by family tradition. What began as a personal health wake-up call became a global journey spanning London, New York, Los Angeles, and Miami ultimately leading Tess to build a career in nutrition and holistic wellness coaching.
Together, we explore:
- How cultural traditions influence health and identity
- The hidden wisdom passed through mothers and family rituals
- The power of female support systems during major life transitions
- Why strength and softness are not opposites but complements
- How small, sustainable changes create lasting transformation
This conversation is a reminder that wellness is deeply personal, culturally rooted, and often shaped long before we realize it.
If you’ve ever questioned the habits you inherited or felt called to redefine wellness on your own terms, this episode invites you into that reflection.
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- Websites:https://glowithtess.com
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