K-Town Rumble

Boys are ALWAYS stronger than girls? Yes, truth is, playground arguments still happen well into adulthood. A couple gets into an argument about who is stronger. Does biology play into the outcome? Yes, it does, but more so the athletic performance and progressive loading kind and less of the playground argument kind. Janet and Brian weigh in. Tune in to listen!

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Perfectionism is it? Or is there something more to understand about why there's this idea of doing something the "right" (or only) way? Koreans have a collectivist society that drives much of the cultural belief systems that are in place. Janet and Brian talk about where this idea could potentially come from. There's much more to it than simply listening to your elders and not dishonoring your cow. Tune in for more on "vs Always Being Right"

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Mirror mirror. The pressure is on! Many of us have been taught that we "need" to look a certain way. Korean beauty standards put an incredible amount of pressure on women to succeed and experiencing those pressures are a major part of many Koreans' lives. Janet shares how it's affected her life and how she sees it in South Korea on this week's TMT episode. Tune in!

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Getting all A's in life is the goal, sure. What's the cost behind it? Burnout. Not for everybody, but many aren't equipped with the thought tools to navigate their own cultural beliefs when contending with the real world. How does it all translate into adulthood? Janet and Brian share their experiences in conquering the loop of burnout they've experienced in different phases of their lives. Having self-awareness plays a big part. The other is developing some of those skills to manage your own expectations. Tune in for more!

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Is there a reason for not introducing your significant other to your parents? In this week's Twenty Minute Tuesday, Janet and Brian answer a question about a relationship with a couple where the boyfriend won't introduce his girlfriend to his friends and family. For forks with Asian heritage, simply doing this can raise expectations sky high, or get you kicked out of the house.

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Janet and Brian get into talking about the Korean drinking culture. Some similarities but mostly the major differences between drinking culture in the US compared to South Korea. There are so many different rules to follow when drinking with Koreans and Janet and Brian tell you a little bit about them in this episode. Somethings about the culture are good but there’s also a dark side to it as well. Tune in to hear more!

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Navigating traditional expectations for those of us that are raised in an Asian multi-cultural upbringing comes down to a matter of choice. Having children is one of those major life milestones that are pushed on many couples. By traditional Asian-influenced success metrics, It's looked at as a measure of success. Is it though? Janet and Brian talk about their decisions around their choice to (not) having children (yet). Tune in to hear more!

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Tiger parenting. Many of us joke about it. Many of us compare, share stories, and even compete on who had the most tigerest parents of them all. Janet and Brian look back on some of their experiences with Tiger parents and Janet even brings up the Korean social influence of a tiger society (?). The outcome can lead to some mental health issues that are difficult to address. Tune in to hear more!

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What’s in a name? Does it make sense to give yourself an American-English name as an immigrant? Does it really make that big of a difference and should you be willing to separate with your native name all for the sake of assimilation? Janet and Brian tackle this question and share some of their experiences that they’ve had with names and international travelers. Tune in to hear more!

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Ever feel cringe just talking about your feelings? You're definitely not the only Asian person to feel this way. Many Asian heritages have a long-standing history of "controlling your emotions", which has also been glorified (think, samurai, riding off into battle). In our modern, multi-cultural society though, it's hard for some of us to explain where telling other people how we feel is more difficult because we were actually not NOT to express our negative emotions. This is not a good thing. Listen to "vs Expressing Emotions" to hear why.

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