Let's Get Candid

Do you ever cringe at your past relationships, or is it just us? Today's episode with Pearl Mak has many juicy anecdotes about our exes and boyfriends you didn't ask for, but we delivered anyway! Thank goodness we both matured since the first time we had a relationship, but those experiences gave us important life lessons - including how to be honest with yourself and reconciling with your exes. Listen to us spill the tea on who we think should pay on a date & when to meet the parents and the never-before-told embarrassing stories that are making their debut in this episode. P.S. we mentioned her boyfriend, Daniel, in this episode and now they are engaged! Congratulations, you two! Love you both and wish you a happy forever :)

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Did you know that nearly one in five U.S. adults experience some form of mental illness? Mental illness takes many forms with various levels of symptoms and treatments. Today, Victoria Cheng and I discuss our experiences with high functioning mental illnesses, specifically depression and anxiety, as Asians within the Christian church. The term 'high functioning mental illness' describes those living with an almost undetectable mental illness, which provides the illusion that they "have it all together". Anyone can be affected by mental illnesses, and it is not something to be ashamed of, although it exists as a taboo and fear in many Asian American Christian circles. We hope that this episode encourages more discussion about mental health and provides ideas on managing your well-being. If you are struggling with your mental health and need someone to talk to, consider looking for a licensed counselor or trusted person who can help.

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Have you ever been asked, "Where are you REALLY from?" We're joined today by Jung Cho to explore our identities as Asian Americans and minorities. We talk about our friends, communities, families, and experiences in school and all the things that make us unique and different as Asian Americans. Is being Asian American an advantage or disadvantage? When did we realize that we were different, and how did we reconcile our identities living in the U.S.? Listen to hear how sassy Jung is and find out more about our take on being Asian and American!

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The drama that Crystal finished in one sitting has a special place in Korean and international viewers' hearts. Today, Samuel Chan, k-drama connoisseur, joins us to chat through all that makes Hospital Playlist one-of-a-kind. We'll cover the cast, music, medical drama, and themes of friendship and relationships. If you have NOT watched the series yet, you have permission to pause this episode to watch it immediately & tune into our debrief after because there will be SPOILERS! We have warned you :)

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Watch Hospital Playlist here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81239224

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Merry Christmas from the Leung sisters to you and yours! It's our favorite holiday and time of the year - friends and family are reunited, the streets are filled with cheer, and we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! We're so blessed to have Casey home during this holiday season and recognize that many cannot be with their loved ones and our hearts and prayers go out to them. In today's episode, we will be answering ten questions about Christmas to get into the season's spirit and share what Christmas means to us! Press play to listen to this reunion and quality time of a Jie Jie and Mui Mui (Chinese for older and younger sister)i. Take care, and may this holiday season bring rest and joy into all of your lives!

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In a world of remote work and online school, teachers and students in all education levels are navigating the new challenges without any precedents. In this episode, Jerry Zhang and I discuss online graduate school during a pandemic and the challenges and blessings. Do we prefer Zoom University over in-person classes? Would we recommend grad school during a pandemic? Take a study break and play this episode to hear our advice and what we think are the pros and cons of this learning age.

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When work wives both decide to start a podcast during COVID-19 without ever talking about it with each other first, you know we just had to plan an epic collaboration. Today, we're joined by Hailey Barr, who is one of the hosts of "1 Book, 2 Lives". Besides having a shared love for all things Disney and Harry Potter, we both work at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies and keep each other sane in the everyday ups and downs of adulting by attending too many events (shoutout to Enchant DC and the Fab 5 book talks) and doing photoshoots in our work neighborhood. We'll cover our enneagrams (another passion of ours), work friendships, our bosses, what working in higher education is like, and how much life has changed since we last saw each other before the pandemic. 

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COVID-19 and this year of 2020 have made it very difficult to practice gratitude. However, once we step back and reflect on what we are thankful for, it makes everyday things more visible. Being grateful doesn't necessarily make the year more bearable, but it can help us be more empathetic, patient, and intentional. It doesn't minimize or neglect the hurt, pain, and injustice you experienced in this year or your life. In this special episode, I interrupt our regular podcast programming to reflect on what I am thankful for despite all of the hardships that have happened this year. Regardless of what is going on in your life, I hope this episode encourages you to count your blessings, not your carbs. Furthermore, consider checking up on your loved ones or people who are alone this Thanksgiving season and make sure that they know that they are loved :) Happy Thanksgiving!  

Part 1 of the Thanksgiving Tag: https://youtu.be/FR7qV9wpZp8  

Thanksgiving questions used: www.dailygood.org/story/349/20-questions-for-thanksgiving

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Let the wedding bells ring...but over Zoom. It's wild that the term "COVID Bride" is an actual thing, and I've tallied up the number of virtual weddings I attended in 2020 to total SEVEN. Today, one of the sweetest and strongest people I know, Hannah (Kim) Lee, joins us for an episode! That's right; she just got married! Hannah is an event planner at the Chamber of Commerce by day and has an outstanding wedding planning business. Hear us catch up with each other and bond over our passion for event/wedding planning. If you're a COVID bride, Hannah will share some tips from planning her wedding, her clients' weddings, and what transitioning into married life has been like during this unprecedented time.

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Amid impending election results and a global pandemic, we are on our phones and computers more than ever. Social media is a powerful tool, but it is also increasing addictions and other mental illnesses, particularly in younger users. This week, Jesson Chen joins us to talk about the recent Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, which discusses the rise of social media addictions and the other ways that social media may do more harm than good. With the increasing intelligence and manipulation of social media, the rise of influencers, and fake news, can any good come out of social media? Are we addicted to social media? Will we continue to use social media after watching this? Whose responsibility is it to refocus social media? Listen to hear our perspectives!

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