Full Circle

Full Circle

By Arlene Nguyen & Georgia CatoSociety & Culture
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Full Circle episodes

  • Ep 40: Drunk Q&A Season 4 Wrap Up

    Another season in the books! Following tradition, we wrap up this season with another tipsy Q&A. We talk about turnoffs, pranks, how we felt about this season, and somehow go on a tangent about finance, making 100k, and retiring by 25. Thank you for another wonderful season <3


    We answer questions like:

    • What’s the craziest thing you’ve done while drunk?
    • Have you ever had a crush on a boss or a teacher?
    • What's a big turnoff for you?
    • What are you most afraid of in a relationship or friendship?


      • Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact [email protected] for business inquiries.

      Hosts - Arlene & Georgia

      Music - Patience by Dyalla

      Cover Art - Saki & Newton

      We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.

      40 min
    • Ep 39: Getting Kwazy in Vietlish (Feat. Melissa Nguyen & Newton Nguyen-Le)

      In this episode, we bring back Melissa and Newton to do a random Q&A but make it... Vietlish??? Vietlish, Vietnamese-English, is when Vietnamese speakers incorporate English words into their sentences. In this case, we sprinkle Vietnamese into English sentences. 

      We surprised each other with fun questions such as: 

      • What do you think about before falling asleep? 
      • If you were to create your own Holiday, what would it be? 
      • What's on your bucket list? 
      • What's your alter-ego's name?

        • ...and more! 

        Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact [email protected] for business inquiries.

        Hosts - Arlene & Georgia

        Music - Patience by Dyalla

        Cover Art - Saki & Newton

        We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.

        32 min
      • Ep 38: You & Us by Flux + Folk

        In this episode, we play You & Us by Flux + Folk (@fluxandfolk) Created to spark honest conversations — in parked cars, or in the middle of long road trips. For after dinner during the holidays, or over breakfast on a Tuesday. For people you have known all your life, or for people you want to know for the rest of your life.


        We answer questions like:

        • What aspects of your cultural beliefs do you admire and want to preserve? What needs improvement?
        • Do you think it is important to move away from where you grew up in order to grow as a person?
        • What happened during your most recent favourite day?
        • Do you think we can get away with committing a crime together?


          • Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact [email protected] for business inquiries.

          Hosts - Arlene & Georgia

          Music - Patience by Dyalla

          Cover Art - Saki & Newton

          We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.

          36 min
        • Ep 37: Nasamit ti Biag (Sweet Life) by Georgia Cato

          Georgia's first solo episode! Listen in to hear a short snapshot of Georgia's brain in writing this poem, and how she answers the theme "What's Your Slice?"

          Episode Outline:

          • Nasamit ti Biag (Sweet Life)
          • Why she wrote this piece
          • How and why she got into writing
          • Sliced Mango Collective

            • Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact [email protected] for business inquiries.

            Hosts - Arlene & Georgia

            Music - Patience by Dyalla

            Cover Art - Saki & Newton

            We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.

            15 min
          • Ep 36: Our Euphoric High School Experience: Cringe Moments, Insecurities, The Era of Ask.Fm (Feat. Josh Mitchell Serpas)

            Did we peak in high school? Was it better or worse than Euphoria? 5 years later, we reunite with our long-time friend Josh, and reminisce on high school memories. We discuss everything from insecurities, confidence, cringe moments, and the idea of perception. High school was a time; the popularity system, the hierarchy of cliques, and an interesting introduction to race. Did our expectations match reality? Tune in to hear some crazy stories about graduation, the party bus, after prom, the infamous ask.fm, our biggest struggles and how we’ve grown over the past 5 years.

            Episode Outline:

            • Did you enjoy your high school experience and what would you rate your experience out of 10?
            • Multiculturality & popularity system in terms of race and hierarchy
            • Do you have any cringe moments that you wish never happened?
            • The era of ask.fm, tumblr, and Facebook
            • What was your worst year of high school? Which grade?
            • Expectations versus the reality of big moments like graduation and prom
            • What was the biggest struggle you had in high school that you think you'd overcome?


              • Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact [email protected] for business inquiries.

              Hosts - Arlene & Georgia

              Music - Patience by Dyalla

              Cover Art - Saki & Newton

              We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.

              48 min
            • Ep 35: Toxic Friendships (Feat. Jim Ilao)

              thank, u next! Going through a toxic friendship & breakup is tough, how does one define the “best friend” label? Arlene and Jim share how they’ve dealt with shit-disturber energy, possessive best friends, one-way relationships, and defensiveness in toxic friendships. They come full circle and talk about how it ended, and what they’re learned from the sendoff. Everything from jealousy, anger, spite to envy vs greed and its vindictive nature, it all comes down to listening to your gut feeling, intuition, and to others you trust. Do they pass the ~vibe~ check?

              Episode Outline:

              • Spill the tea! What happened?
              • Differentiating a toxic vs a healthy friendship
              • 10 Signs Your Friendship Is Toxic
              • What was one thing that your friendship with them taught you?
              • Now that they’re not in your life anymore, do you ever miss them? Or feel like something is missing without them?
              • Do you think you were toxic too? Is it possible to be in a toxic friendship but not be a toxic person?

                • Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact [email protected] for business inquiries.

                Hosts - Arlene & Georgia

                Music - Patience by Dyalla

                Cover Art - Saki & Newton

                We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.

                40 min
              • Ep 34: We're Not Really Strangers - Self-Reflection Edition

                What do I keep doing that keeps hurting? What did the people who raised me teach me about love? When was the last time I remember being mean to someone? Deep, but not all that deep. Join Arlene and Georgia as they play the Self Reflection Edition Kit of We’re Not Really Strangers. They talk about having high expectations of others, insecurities, and love languages. From memorable purchases, toxic traits, to unhealthy relationships, this one covers a lot; boundaries, what we’re growing into, and our current happiness level. Tune in to hear their answers to some of these reflective topics.


                Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact [email protected] for business inquiries.

                Hosts - Arlene & Georgia

                Music - Patience by Dyalla

                Cover Art - Saki & Newton

                We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.

                32 min
              • Ep 33: Relationship Anxiety, Are They The One?? (Feat. Melissa Nguyen)

                Relationships are not easy. PERIODT. So Arlene and Melissa are here to share their advice and hopefully make loving someone AND YOURSELF a little bit easier. 

                Note: Our advice is not applicable for those in toxic and abusive relationships. 

                Helpline: https://www.awhl.org 

                Toll-free: 1-866-863-0511

                Toll-free TTY: 1-866-863-7868 

                Episode Outline:

                1. Do you believe in soulmates? Why or why not?
                2. What do you think is your toxic trait in a relationship?
                  1. Do you have any advice on how to stop being so controlling in a relationship?
                  2. Have you ever felt that you’ve “settled”?
                  3. Self-conscious about your relationship? What’s your advice?
                  4. What is the difference between setting a boundary and manipulating?
                    1. What is your opinion on setting expectations?
                    2. Why do you think “trusting your gut” in a relationship isn’t always helpful? For example, when a friend says “maybe you should leave”, what do you think about that?
                    3. What do you do when you’re not feeling attracted to your partner? How do you better respect and feel more attraction towards your partner?

                      4. Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact [email protected] for business inquiries.

                      Hosts - Arlene & Georgia

                      Music - Patience by Dyalla

                      Cover Art - Saki & Newton

                      We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.

                      31 min
                    4. Ep 32: A Letter to My Future Self

                      This week, we were tasked with reflecting and predicting, and each wrote a letter to our future selves about life, career, relationships, kids, and maybe even buying a house?! Full of raw emotion, we get candid and share our honest thoughts and feelings while writing the letter, and where we see ourselves at 30, 40, 50, and even 65. The general theme of this episode is realizing how open and receptive we are to the future and that feeling healthy mentally, physically, spiritually is all we can ask for. A unique listen, tune in to hear a perspective from 22-year old Georgia and Arlene.

                      Episode Outline:

                      • Georgia’s letter to her future self
                      • Arlene’s letter to 30-year-old self
                      • Our thoughts and feelings writing the letters
                      • Reading old journal entries
                      • Where we see ourselves at 30, 40, 50, 65


                        • Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact [email protected] for business inquiries.

                        Hosts - Arlene & Georgia

                        Music - Patience by Dyalla

                        Cover Art - Saki & Newton

                        We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.

                        27 min
                      • Ep 31: Is It Okay To Call Someone Fat? The Dangers of Fatphobia & Body Positivity (Feat. Jerlyn Brutas)

                        Happy New Year y’all, and welcome to the start of another season! We’re starting off our 4th season discussing the dangers of fatphobia and the importance of body inclusivity with our good friend, Jerlyn Brutas. We touch on using the word “fat,” our experiences with body discrimination, the intersectionality of fatphobia, and its presence in the healthcare system. Is it okay to call someone fat? Tune in to hear our thoughts! We hope you enjoy this episode & we’re so excited for what’s in store for season 4.


                        Episode Outline:

                        • Background on the dangers of body positivity
                        • Have you experienced discrimination based on the size of your body?
                        • How we grew up seeing sizes, changing rooms, and fashion
                        • Is it okay to call someone fat?
                        • What’s wrong with “I’m not fat. I have fat”
                        • How do you think fatphobia intersects with different identities? (different cultures, queer identities, etc) & expectations as a non-binary person
                        • Navigating comments from family
                        • Healthcare professionals & why BMI isn’t the greatest indicator of health
                        • What do you think we can do to create a body-inclusive society?

                          • Take a Weight Implicit Association Test to assess your biases!


                          Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact [email protected] for business inquiries.


                          Hosts - Arlene & Georgia

                          Music - Patience by Dyalla

                          Cover Art - Saki & Newton


                          We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.

                          39 min

                        About Full Circle

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                        A weekly podcast about two gals navigating the world and embracing identity as Asian-Canadians. Join us as we come full circle with our thoughts. Listen to us chat about the ups and downs of life, school, career, relationships, etc. Look forward to future guest appearances from our community and their unique perspectives!