TW: This episode contains conversations around body image disturbances, body dysmorphia, and self harm.

Bona and Eileen talk about their memories and experiences with disturbed body image and body dysmorphia. They go in depth about when and how it started, the influence of peers and family, and the complicated process of recovery. What is it like for them now? How much has social media changed things for everyone? Will it continue in the next generation?

Eileen and Bona wrap up Women’s History Month with this little beauty of a conversation — what they think of feminism these days, who they are as women, sexism, patriarchy, and how they're navigating the mess of it all personally and in their families. It sure as hell ain't easy, but they believe it's important nonetheless. After all, we're all in this together, right? Right?! They're not too sure, but let's talk about it some more anyway. Cheers!

How do you react to your child’s anger? Does it make you angry? Does the crying send you over the edge? Why does it do that?! In this episode, we talk about our reactivity, intolerance, and hypervigilance to the very normal emotion of anger, especially with our daughters. We explore where we think it’s coming from, and how we’re trying to push through to connect with our kids as well as ourselves in the process. Spoiler alert: It’s hard af lol.

We all have our shit to deal with. The stuff on the counters, the closets, the garage, the attic. The stuff we’ve had since high school, since the last move, since it stopped being used and collecting dust. This is what Bona and Eileen do with their own shit. Is it healthy? Is it normal? Is there more to all of this than meets the eye? Probably not and probably so. Let’s muck around together and find out!

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we thought it fitting to have our husbands on for a little Q&A sesh! Get to know them with a peek into our relationships - all the silly, the serious, and maybe even some salacious deets. This was a fun episode that we hope y’all enjoy. We’ll list the questions down below if you want to follow along to ask your partner as well! Spend time with your loved ones everyone. 💕 

Questions we asked:

Blair Kim, fellow Asian-American podcaster and host of “When I Grow Up,” joins us on this episode! She opens up on how the postpartum experience affected her and the relationships in her life. Each of us share glimpses into our first months of motherhood and about navigating the blues, depression, and anxiety surrounding it. As we weave through our individual stories, we see how much of it is connected through pain, laughter, and everything in between. Don’t miss this one!

References:

Podcast: When I Grow Up / Blair Kim

IG: @whenigrowup.podcast

Podcast: I Hope They Hear This / David Shin

IG: @ihopetheyhearthis

The hosts welcome in the new year with a reading of their horoscopes…which Bona may or may not go to confession for later. 🫣 It’s TBD, but what they do know is that this year will be a good one. 😎 They determine what goals are “in” for them as well as what habits are “out.” Join them as they kick off this 2024 year of the dragon!

We’re rounding the corner of another year, and our first year of the ATKGD podcast in the books! In this episode, we revisit the Christmas card controversy from episode 1, share a new perspective on the nativity scene, and discuss what advent is really about. See if you can hang onto the ride while we make a connection from Elf on the Shelf to generational curses. Lol. Sometimes, we surprise even ourselves. Happy holidays, everyone! Be sure to catch us in the new year! Cheers.

What were we like as first-time parents? And then as we added more to our broods? In this episode, we share stories and experiences on what our lives were like as our families grew. Stay tuned for the end when we talk about some of the best/worst parenting advice we got along the way!

C’mon in and listen up as ya girlies spill the tea! (Is that something people still say?! Are we on trend?!) What’s on their bucket lists? Which phone apps do they use the most? What are their quirks? How would friends describe them? In this episode, you’ll find out some interesting tidbits — both ridiculous and intimate — about your two hosts. As always, thank you for your support!