Compassion Fatigue

Compassion Fatigue

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Compassion Fatigue episodes

  • WAYD 6: Go to the doctor and apologize!

    Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of WTF are you doing?!   This week we discuss the frustration we feel when individuals decide they are smarter than experts... Basically, the continued spread of covid-19 and anti-vaxxers. Also, we talk about the apology California has now released for the internment of Japanese Americans 75 years ago.   TLDR: Go to the doctor, listen to their recommendations, and apologize when you've done something wrong! Please!  Let us know what you think down below!

    21 min
  • 19: Mental Health in Media

    Welcome back to another episode~  Today, we decided we were going to take a break from the world and news...  We chat about how three specific disorders are highly used and sensationalized in media~ We discuss Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD), and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).  Let us know what you think in the comments below! And let us know if you have any questions!!

    25 min
  • 18: Parasite Wins, Lilo & Stitch, Award Fashion, & China's Medical Pros

    Welcome back to Compassion Fatigue!  This week we celebrate the groundbreaking, historic wins of the film "Parasite" at the Oscars 2020!  Also, we chat about Disney's announcement of the live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch" as well as discussing award season fashion, starring Natalie Portman, Billy Porter, & Ella Jay Basco!  And for our AppreciAsian for the week, we shoutout the entire medical community in China who are making incredible sacrifices to serve and care for the sick. We also highlight Dr. Li Wenliang, who first warned the world about the virus, stayed behind to treat patients, and ultimately died after contracting the disease.  Join us and let us know what you think!

    21 min
  • 17: Racism (again), Super-centenarians, & Next in Fashion!

    Welcome back to another episode of Compassion Fatigue!   Today we continue with Elise is pissed... :D We discuss the racist response to the Coronavirus Outbreak, as well as chatting about super-centenarians from Japan!  ****SPOILER ALERT**** . . . . . . . We also celebrate the winner of Netflix's "Next in Fashion" for our ApreciAsian~  Let us know what you think about these topics!

    18 min
  • WAYD 5: Misinformation/Misuse of Media by Government, Conspiracy or Truth?

    Welcome back! It's the beginning of the month, which means it's time for another WTF are you doing?!   This time we chat about Elise's very strong feelings about governmental misuse of media/spreading of misinformation. Are they conspiracy theories or just Elise's opinions or truth? We talk about Mike Pompeo's interview with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and the Coronavirus outbreak.... what is this truth?  Also, we pay our respects to an American NBA legend, Kobe Bryant.   Let us know what you think!

    22 min
  • 16: Australia

    Welcome back to another episode of Compassion Fatigue!  Today is all about Australia. We wanted to focus on Australia because of the months long struggle with the bushfires. We highlight some amazing heroes, like the Wombat. We also chat about the amazing firefighters who are coming from around the world, as well as Australia's finest fight to save the prehistoric Wollemi Pine trees. And we focus on three amazing "AppreciAsians," the creators of Subtle Asian Traits, TwoSet Violin, and Chris Pang.  Join us and let us know what you think!

    17 min
  • 15: War, Parasite-remake, Thailand's plastic ban, Lunar New Year, & Awkwafina

    Welcome back to another episode of Compassion Fatigue!  Today we discuss the current state of the world... Are we going to war?  Also, the big Asian/Asian American wins of the Golden Globes: Parasite & Awkwafina are discussed, along with the possible Parasite remake.  We celebrate Thailand's historic ban on plastic bags and Elise's pet peeve about "LUNAR" new year~  Join us and let us know what you think!

    21 min
  • 14: All about grad school

    Welcome back to another episode of Compassion Fatigue! As we enter interview season for graduate schools, we decided we would answer some frequently asked questions about grad school. We chat about GRE scores, finding a good fit, getting orphaned, and the glamorous financial situation of a grad student (NOT)~  Let us know if you have any other questions and we'll do our best to answer!

    23 min
  • WAYD 4: Leave these behind in the 2010s

    Welcome back to another episode of WTF are you doing?! This time we chat about the things we want to leave behind in the past decade.    What are the things you want to leave behind in the 2010's? Let us know!

    List of 10 things to leave behind in the 2010's: https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/g29835144/things-we-hated-from-2010s/

    24 min
  • 13: Pop Culture Decade in Review

    Welcome back to the last episode of Compassion Fatigue for 2019!!! We can not believe this year, let alone this decade, is so close to being over!! Join us as we go through Elle UK's list of unforgettable pop culture moments of the decade~

    Elle article: https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/g30256467/best-pop-culture-moments-2010s-decade/

    SNL sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ociMBfkDG1w

    21 min

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Thoughts, opinions, and commentary on pop culture and the world from two sassy Asian American women.