That 30s Show

Happy 2025!! While not ready to return to regular scheduled programming, Ge and David pop in for a (not-so) brief chat on recent travels, 2025 goals, and an update on the podcast. Ge recaps a bucket list trip to the Sahara Desert, reflecting on the unique experiences and challenges of such an epic adventure. Meanwhile, David offers his perspective on the benefits and downsides of traveling during the off-season. Inspired by New Year's resolutions, Ge opens up about some of her goals and aspirations for 2025, while David explains why he prefers to keep his goals private and focus on quietly working towards them. Grab your favourite drink of choice and join us for a good 'ol uncut catch-up!

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Theme music: “⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠⁠⁠.

As we close out Season 2 of That 30s Show, we've been so grateful to provide a space for sharing the stories that define this exciting and transformative decade. To celebrate the season finale, we're counting down the top ten most-loved episodes as chosen by you, our listeners! Join us as we take a deeper dive into these popular episodes, reflecting on the memorable moments, meaningful conversations, and key topics that resonated most. It’s an episode full of gratitude, laughter, and introspection as we reminisce about the journey so far. Thank you for being with us through this season—every single one of you has helped make this possible!

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Theme music: “⁠⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠⁠.

When friends or family experience the loss of a loved one, we want to do everything we can to be there for them. But often it can be difficult to know the right thing to do or say. Our guest, Aaron Lu, experienced the tragic and sudden loss of his wife just days after celebrating Christmas together as a family of four for the first time. In our most personal conversation yet, Aaron shares his ongoing journey through grief and what he's learned along the way. We're thankful for Aaron's courage and vulnerability, and we hope our conversation shines a light on a universal experience that we don't talk enough about as a society.

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- The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O'Connor

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Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

00:00 - Intro

05:11 - Aaron's story

22:23 - How to avoid making things worse

26:43 - How to help others during a time of grief

37:58 - Talking about the loss and loved one

45:05 - Misconceptions about grief

51:33 - Keeping the memories alive

1:00:13 - The Grieving Brain

Ge and David are back in an unscheduled, unplanned Uncut (no edits, no filters!) to break down all the passionate feedback we heard from our last episode on friendships in your 30s. Do we really think friendships are secondary to your life goals? How do we decide to spend time with friends if we're not interested in the activity we're doing together?

Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

Navigating friendships in your 30s can be a complex journey. In this episode, Ge and David explore why maintaining close friendships can become challenging as life priorities change in our 30s. From the impact of moving to more affordable places to live, shifts in values and interests, increased focus on health and financial limitations, this episode explores the myriad of factors that test the durability of our social connections. Challenges aside, we also discuss some key ingredients to maintaining meaningful relationships, even when life throws new priorities our way. If you resonate with this episode, or even if you disagree, we would love to hear from you!

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

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Theme music: “⁠⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠⁠.

Is it really too risky to give birth after 35? Is egg freezing a realistic option? What genetic tests can I do to ensure the health of my newborn? We're joined by Vicky Hsieh, Director of Genetic Services at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York, to answer all these questions and more! As a genetic counselor, Vicky unpacks some of the most common and pressing questions expecting parents may have about fertility, prenatal health, and genetic testing.

(00:00) Intro

(3:49) Genetic counselling

(08:40) Genetic testing practices in USA & Canada

(11:28) Impact of age on fertility and prenatal health

(16:51) Path to becoming a genetic counselor

(19:51) Egg freezing

(26:30) Carrier screen

(29:44) Standard genetic tests during pregnancy

(33:46) Solutions to fertility/pregnancy concerns

(36:35) Genetic testing methods

(37:56) Timeline of tests during pregnancy

(41:58) Standard vs optional types of tests

(43:35) Future of genetic testing

(47:23) Advice before trying to get pregnant

(52:35) Best part of being a genetic counselor

(56:52) Outro

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

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Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

On this uncut episode, find out what Ge and David have been getting up to this summer. While one of them is still going strong with weekend benders and raves in their 30s, the other drops the bombshell of tying the knot! Can you guess who's who? They reflect on how their travel styles have evolved over the years, from chasing every adventure to embracing a more laid back approach with an appreciation for the R&R. And of course, they tackle the breaking news of the week that has sent shockwaves through the airwaves. Tune in for laughter, surprises and a dose of conspiracy.

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

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Theme music: “⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this week’s inspiring episode, Graeme shares his journey of chasing a dream to start a YouTube channel. Reflecting back to his high school days, Graeme shares how he initially dipped his toes into the world of content creation, only to retreat after receiving a modest 36 views on his first video. Fast forward to present day, Graeme discusses the challenges he faced restarting his channel, the fear of judgment that often accompanies starting something new and talks about the importance of embracing imperfection as a part of the learning journey. Whether you're considering starting your own YouTube channel or embarking on a journey to chase your own dreams, Graeme's story offers encouragement on pushing through self-doubt and refining your craft through persistence and dedication. 

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

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Theme music: “⁠⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠⁠.

One of the unique challenges that arise in our 30s is supporting our parents as they enter a new phase in their own lives. With old age comes new challenges with health, money, and changing social networks. While many millennials welcome the duty of taking care of their aging parents, it nonetheless presents a new challenge that provokes some difficult conversations. What will our parents do once they can no longer look after themselves? What are acceptable tradeoffs between medical care and maintaining a familiar quality of life? What makes home feel like home?

(00:00) Intro

(4:09) Disclaimer

(5:09) Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

(8:06) How do we determine life priorities

(10:05) Expectations from your parents

(14:05) End of life preferences

(18:11) How do you want to live out old age?

(22:58) Financial planning for old age

(26:42) Nursing homes and having control

(37:12) Wrap up

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

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Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.

Is your rent or mortgage too high? Have you ever wondered if there was another way to live? It actually exists, and it’s called co-operative housing! We’re joined by Sarah Jensen, Director-at-Large on the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada's Board of Directors. In this episode, we learn about a decades-old movement that provides a unique middle ground between renting and owning. Co-op housing offers security of tenure without the prohibitive cost of a down payment. You might also get to live next to your best friends for the rest of your life. This might just be the most intriguing topic we’ve covered yet!

(00:00) Intro

(6:58) What is co-operative housing?

(10:00) Traditional vs co-op 'ownership'

(13:23) A better 'landlord' relationship

(15:57) Security of tenure

(18:06) Community involvement & support

(23:20) Applying for co-op housing

(25:11) At-cost housing charges

(26:36) How do co-ops get built?

(31:00) Demographics and low turnover

(34:39) Future prospects and development plans

(39:20) Wrap up

Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠DM our Instagram⁠⁠⁠. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.

Links:

Theme music: “⁠⁠Grab A Bargain⁠⁠” by ⁠⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠⁠. Available for use under the ⁠⁠CC BY 4.0 license⁠⁠, at ⁠⁠Free Music Archive⁠⁠.