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Messie Minds
By Mary Nguyen & Jessie ChauSociety & Culture
Messie Minds episodes
- E107. The Summer We Crashed Out ☀️🌺
Disclaimer: In this episode, we mentioned that Gavin Casalegno’s wife’s name is Isabel. During post-production, we realised this was incorrect — Gavin Casalegno is married to Cheynne King. Our reference was intended to note that she shares some physical similarities with the character Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty.
This week on Messie Minds, Jessie and Mez are officially spiralling — over The Summer I Turned Pretty, Becca Bloom’s wedding, and the wildest internet rabbit hole we’ve gone down in a while: the suspected murder of Celeste’s body in D4vd’s “Tesla.”
From Team Conrad vs Team Jeremiah (yes, we’re still fighting about it) to dissecting influencer wedding aesthetics and full-blown crime sleuthing, this episode has everything: romance, delusion, and a dash of detective energy.
We’re talking about what it means to crash out — when pop culture, emotions, and overthinking collide into one messy meltdown. So grab your matcha, get comfy, and let’s unpack the chaos together.
Because if we’re going down this spiral, we’re doing it pretty. 💅
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
1 hr 5 min - E106. Behind the Seams with Hanh Le 🧵🪡
This week on Messie Minds, we sit down with Hanh Le — creative director, designer, and self-proclaimed “jean maker’s daughter” behind Melbourne’s cult denim label, Denimsmith.
From growing up in a family factory filled with sewing machines, to carrying her father’s vision into a new era of sustainable, locally made fashion — Hanh shares the personal stories, challenges, and inspirations stitched into every pair of jeans.
We talk family legacy, the future of Australian fashion, and why ethical manufacturing matters. 👖
If you’ve ever wondered what makes a great pair of jeans (and where the industry could be headed next), this is your episode.
CONNECT WITH DENIMSMITH
Website
Instagram
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
56 min - E105. The Guilt Trip We Never Asked For 🥹
In this episode, Jessie and Mary open up about filial piety and how it’s impacted their own lives. From childhood expectations to adult responsibilities, they share personal stories about the weight of “respect” that often feels more like a lifelong duty.
They explore how filial piety has evolved—shifting from unquestioned obedience in past generations to a more complicated mix of gratitude, guilt, and boundary-setting today. What does respect look like in modern Asian families? And how do you honour your parents without losing yourself?
If you’ve ever felt torn between living for your family and living for yourself, this conversation will hit close to home.
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
1 hr 19 min - E104. Slow Sips, Strong Community (Ft Duy & Shy from Osoi Cafe)
What happens when a café becomes more than just a spot for your morning coffee? In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Osoi Café in Brunswick — the specialty coffee and matcha haven that’s grown into a true third space for the community.
From the story of how they opened their doors to the way they’ve built a place that feels like home, we talk about cultivating connection, creating welcoming vibes, and why Osoi is so much more than what’s in the cup.
Whether you’re a coffee lover, a matcha enthusiast, or just someone chasing that sense of belonging, this one’s for you.
CONNECT WITH OSOI
Instagram
Visit them at 3/219 Albion St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3056
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
1 hr 1 min - E103. Mind on spin cycle 🧠✨
Ever had the urge to yeet your phone out the window mid-text? Or bark back at a dog? Yeah… same. This week on Messie Minds, we’re tackling the messy (but totally normal) world of intrusive thoughts — those random, dark, or just plain unhinged brain blips that make you wonder, “Am I okay?” (Spoiler: you are).
Mary and Jessie air out their own “dark loads”. From wanting to squish a cake to blowing out a kid’s birthday candles — while unpacking why intrusive thoughts happen, how to separate them from reality, and what to do when they start sticking like mental lint.
Think of it as brain laundry: lights, darks, delicates… spin cycle included. By the end, your mind might just feel a little softer (fabric conditioner vibes ✨).
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
41 min - E102. Matcha, Mindset & Moving States 🍵 (Ft Leo (Matcha Sensei) & Vicky from Green Caffeine)
What happens when you ditch the 9-to-5, pack up your life, and move interstate… all for the love of matcha? This week on Messie Minds, we’re joined by Vicky and Leo — aka Matcha Sensei from TikTok — the powerhouse duo behind Green Caffeine.
Vicky went from corporate life in Sydney to running a matcha business in Melbourne with the precision of a logistics queen. Leo swapped burnout and double espressos for better sleep, calmer days, and a viral TikTok presence teaching people the right way to make matcha. Together, they’re building a brand that’s as much about values as it is about the perfect cup.
We get into the leap from safe careers to scary entrepreneurship, the explosion of matcha culture, navigating the crowded wellness space, and what it’s really like running a business with your partner without killing each other.
Whether you’re a matcha newbie, a small business dreamer, or just curious about how to start over without losing your mind, this episode is a caffeine-free jolt of inspo.
CONNECT WITH GREEN CAFFEINE
Website
Tiktok
Instagram
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
1 hr 3 min - E101. The Soft Collapse of Time: Why It All Feels Faster Now 🕰️
Ever caught a whiff of impulse body spray and suddenly you’re 11 years old, wearing three layered tank tops and texting on a flip phone? Yeah… same. In this episode of Messie Minds, Jessie and Mary spiral (romantically, of course) into the bittersweet world of nostalgia-why it hits so hard, and why time felt endless when we were younger.
We unpack the science behind how our brains perceive time, inspired by an article from Yana Yuhai on Contemplation Station, and reflect on the way adulthood turned life into one big speedrun. From core memories to cringe MSN usernames, this episode is a cozy, slightly chaotic trip down memory lane. Plus, we’re asking the big question: Can we actually slow things down again?
Grab a ‘90s snack, call your inner child, and join us for this one-it’s soft, sentimental, and just the right amount of emo.
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
1 hr 6 min - E100. AND THE MESSIE AWARD GOES TO... 🏅
It’s our 100th episode, and we’re rolling out the red carpet for the first-ever Messie Awards 🎉 From iconic guests to unhinged quotes, viral moments, and episodes that lived rent-free in our heads, we’re handing out trophies for the best (and messiest) moments in Messie Minds history.
Expect drama. Expect chaos. Expect us to expose ourselves on air. Which episode won Most likely to go viral? Who got crowned Favourite overall Guest? And what unfiltered moments had Jessie and Mary rethinking their life choices?
It’s the awards show no one asked for… but everyone needed. 🏆
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
1 hr 10 min - E99. We're starting a women's only compound 👯
What even is a top-tier man these days? If he’s just got a job and doesn’t cheat, is that... impressive? This week, Mary and Jessie unpack the viral quote shaking up Chinese TikTok: "Even a top-tier man is just a standard woman." OOF.
We’re diving headfirst into the double standards women still face when dating, working, and just existing — how the bar has dropped so low, we’re tripping over it. Why do we praise men for basic decency but expect women to be therapists, models, chefs, and CEOs all in one?
And yes, we also start planning our very own Women's Compound™ self-sufficient, emotionally safe, and no ick allowed. Bring snacks.
LINKSMary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
43 min - E98. What Happens When You Bet on Yourself: Justin Truong of PUSHAS
What do you get when you mix a law degree, Tumblr-era introspection, and a love for sneakers? A Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur who ditched the corporate grind to build PUSHAS - Australia's premier sneaker marketplace.
In this episode of Messie Minds, we chat with Justin Truong about his journey from growing up in southwest Sydney with humble beginnings, to scaling an eight-figure business. He gets candid about the pressures of immigrant expectations, the “failure” that changed everything, and why hustle culture might actually be missing the point.
We unpack how external validation can clash with internal chaos, why authenticity always wins, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can be your biggest flex. Oh, and he spills the tea on his Tumblr era too.
If you’ve ever felt torn between the path you “should” take vs. the one that lights you up? This one’s for you.
FIND JUSTIN & PUSHAS
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
LINKS
Mary's Viet Music Spotify Playlist - almost 10 hours of incredible listening experience!
Be a book worm with Mary📚🐛
Catch up with us on instagram @messieminds.podcast
Finds our other links here: https://linktr.ee/messieminds
CREDITS
Hosts: Jessie Chau & Mary Nguyen
Music: Comfort Zone by SunnyBunnyBeatz
1 hr 14 min
About Messie Minds
From the publisher's feed
Life's a mess and so are we. Jessie Chau and Mary Nguyen aren't here to sugarcoat it - they're here to talk work fails, love dramas, life lessons, and growing up Asian-Australian in a world that…
doesn't always get it. Messie Minds is real, hilarious and just a little bit chaotic. For anyone figuring out adulthood one messy story at a time, or if you're just after some friends to bounce off, we have new episodes every Wednesday!