The Growth Year | Podcast

By Peter Cheng

🎧 The Growth Year | Podcast is a limited 12-episode series for anyone navigating their first layoff or sudden job loss. When work ends unexpectedly, it can disrupt identity, stabi

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The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

The Growth Year | Podcast episodes:

August 19, 2025How to Make Better Choices (Pt. 2): The Growth Year Decision Framework
In Episode 12 of The Growth Year | Podcast, Peter puts Part Two of "The Growth Year Decision Making Framework" into practice and how we can avoid making the wrong choice.
📌 It's Our Final Episode!
When to walk away from a job offer
Conscious decision making
Work-life balance and time abundance
👤 #thegrowthyearpod is Hosted by Peter Cheng—talent strategist by day, multi-hyphenate creative by night (and weekends).
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday starting June 3, 2025
📲 Follow @thegrowthyearpod on Instagram and TikTok
📼 Watch on YouTube
🔗 More at peterandco.org/thegrowthyearpod/
✅ Available on all podcast streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & more
📸 Sovanna Pang
© 2025 Peter Cheng. The Growth Year and The Growth Year Podcast. All rights reserved.
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6min
August 12, 2025How to Make Better Choices (Pt. 1): The Growth Year Decision Framework
In Episode 11 of The Growth Year | Podcast, Peter sets the groundwork for Part One of "The Growth Year Decision Making Framework" and how we can make more informed decisions.
📌 It's Our Second-to-Last Episode!
Following your gut and intuition
Avoid scarcity, overthinking, and fear-based decision making
Embracing an abundance mindset
👤 #thegrowthyearpod is Hosted by Peter Cheng—talent strategist by day, multi-hyphenate creative by night (and weekends).
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday starting June 3, 2025
📲 Follow @thegrowthyearpod on Instagram and TikTok
📼 Watch on YouTube
🔗 More at peterandco.org/thegrowthyearpod/
✅ Available on all podcast streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & more
📸 Sovanna Pang
© 2025 Peter Cheng. The Growth Year and The Growth Year Podcast. All rights reserved.
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5min
August 05, 2025Upskilling 101: Why You Should Try Something New and Do It Terribly
In Episode 10 of The Growth Year | Podcast, Peter dives into 4 tangible creative outlets you can do during your layoff and how you can build new skills in your non-work life.
📌 In This Episode:
Why the Beginner Mindset and Growth Mindset is key when trying something new
Doing something outside of our comfort zone rewires our brain
Life doesn't have to be that serious
👤 #thegrowthyearpod is Hosted by Peter Cheng—talent strategist by day, multi-hyphenate creative by night (and weekends).
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday starting June 3, 2025
📲 Follow @thegrowthyearpod on Instagram and TikTok
📼 Watch on YouTube
🔗 More at peterandco.org/thegrowthyearpod/
✅ Available on all podcast streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & more
📸 Sovanna Pang
© 2025 Peter Cheng. The Growth Year and The Growth Year Podcast. All rights reserved.
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6min
July 29, 2025How it All Comes Together - Starting Fresh and Rebuilding After Work Ends
In Episode 9 of The Growth Year | Podcast, Peter gives a sneak peek into how he rebuilt his artistic career from the ground up, and how it came to the rescue during his first layoff and poses questions on how to begin to build a safety net anticipated future layoffs.
📌 In This Episode:
Pitfalls of the a sense of stability and over-reliance on work as fulfillment
How a fresh perspective emerges during The Growth Year
Finding a creative space and non-work outlet
👤 #thegrowthyearpod is Hosted by Peter Cheng—talent strategist by day, multi-hyphenate creative by night (and weekends).
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday starting June 3, 2025
📲 Follow @thegrowthyearpod on Instagram and TikTok
📼 Watch on YouTube
🔗 More at peterandco.org/thegrowthyearpod/
✅ Available on all podcast streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & more
📸 Sovanna Pang
© 2025 Peter Cheng. The Growth Year and The Growth Year Podcast. All rights reserved.
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5min
July 22, 2025Facing Your New Identity in The Growth Year
In Episode 8 of The Growth Year | Podcast, Peter reveals how his dual identities as a tech employee, professional dancer, actor, and model came to a crossroads.
📌 In This Episode:
The downside of an all-or-nothing mindset in work
How identity isn't based on other people's opinion of us
A Paulo Coelho quote that tells us everything we need to know about rebuilding a stronger foundation
👤 #thegrowthyearpod is Hosted by Peter Cheng—talent strategist by day, multi-hyphenate creative by night (and weekends).
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday starting June 3, 2025
📲 Follow @thegrowthyearpod on Instagram and TikTok
📼 Watch on YouTube
🔗 More at peterandco.org/thegrowthyearpod/
✅ Available on all podcast streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & more
📸 Sovanna Pang
© 2025 Peter Cheng. The Growth Year and The Growth Year Podcast. All rights reserved.
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4min
July 15, 2025Our Origin Story—This Was Only Supposed to Be a LinkedIn Post
In Episode 7 of The Growth Year | Podcast, Peter talks about how The Growth Year was only supposed to be one LinkedIn post.
📌 In This Episode:
A reminder that a career loss doesn't last forever
How a growth year can be incredibly challenging but will work itself out
The Growth Year Podcast as a guiding and grounding voice for friends, family, and former co-workers
👤 #thegrowthyearpod is Hosted by Peter Cheng—talent strategist by day, multi-hyphenate creative by night (and weekends).
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday starting June 3, 2025
📲 Follow @thegrowthyearpod on Instagram and TikTok
📼 Watch on YouTube
🔗 More at peterandco.org/thegrowthyearpod/
✅ Available on all podcast streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & more
📸 Sovanna Pang
© 2025 Peter Cheng. The Growth Year and The Growth Year Podcast. All rights reserved.
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4min
July 08, 2025The Practical Layoff Guide: 5 Things You Can Do Right Now
In Episode 6 of The Growth Year | Podcast, Peter gives a practical approach to navigate a layoff.
📌 In This Episode:
5 things you can do right away when once the hammer drops
Why breathing, going for a walk, and building community are key
Avoiding fear or scarcity based decisions
👤 #thegrowthyearpod is Hosted by Peter Cheng—talent strategist by day, multi-hyphenate creative by night (and weekends).
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday starting June 3, 2025
📲 Follow @thegrowthyearpod on Instagram and TikTok
📼 Watch on YouTube
🔗 More at peterandco.org/thegrowthyearpod/
✅ Available on all podcast streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & more
📸 Sovanna Pang
© 2025 Peter Cheng. The Growth Year and The Growth Year Podcast. All rights reserved.
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4min
July 01, 2025The Hard Reset After Being Laid Off—Finding Your New Path Forward
In Episode 5 of The Growth Year Podcast, Peter explores how job loss becomes a catalyst for rebuilding your identity beyond work. Why losing your job creates space for a complete identity reset and opportunity for personal growth.
📌 In This Episode:
Forging a new path forward without work
Dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty
How to start again after a layoff
👤 #thegrowthyearpod is Hosted by Peter Cheng—talent strategist by day, multi-hyphenate creative by night (and weekends).
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday starting June 3, 2025
📲 Follow @thegrowthyearpod on Instagram and TikTok
📼 Watch on YouTube
🔗 More at peterandco.org/thegrowthyearpod/
✅ Available on all podcast streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & more
📸 Sovanna Pang
© 2025 Peter Cheng. The Growth Year and The Growth Year Podcast. All rights reserved.
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4min
June 24, 2025Why Nothing Is Permanent: How to Navigate Career Uncertainty
In Episode 4 of The Growth Year | Podcast, Peter dives into why having a Growth Mindset is key to surviving your first layoff. How we have it all wrong achievement and merit based identity.
📌 In This Episode:
Changes in life, career, and growth are the only constant
The drawbacks of an achievement and merit-based identity
How journaling and reflecting helps ease the stress of a first layoff
👤 #thegrowthyearpod is Hosted by Peter Cheng—talent strategist by day, multi-hyphenate creative by night (and weekends).
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday starting June 3, 2025
📲 Follow @thegrowthyearpod on Instagram and TikTok
📼 Watch on YouTube
🔗 More at peterandco.org/thegrowthyearpod/
✅ Available on all podcast streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & more
📸 Sovanna Pang
© 2025 Peter Cheng. The Growth Year and The Growth Year Podcast. All rights reserved.
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June 17, 2025Redefining Work-Life Balance and Mass Layoffs Across Tech
In Episode 3 of The Growth Year | Podcast, Peter touches on mass layoffs across Big Tech (Meta/Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Alphabet/Google) and reveals the mindset to rebalance work and life.
📌 In This Episode:
Cut backs among big tech as the norm
Moving away from an all-or-nothing mindset in work
Things will get harder before they get easier
👤 #thegrowthyearpod is Hosted by Peter Cheng—talent strategist by day, multi-hyphenate creative by night (and weekends).
🎧 New episodes every Tuesday starting June 3, 2025
📲 Follow @thegrowthyearpod on Instagram and TikTok
📼 Watch on YouTube
🔗 More at peterandco.org/thegrowthyearpod/
✅ Available on all podcast streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon & more
📸 Sovanna Pang
© 2025 Peter Cheng. The Growth Year and The Growth Year Podcast. All rights reserved.
...more
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FAQs about The Growth Year | Podcast:

How many episodes does The Growth Year | Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.