The Hmong Women Podcast

Break-ups suck. Period. And for some of us, it can be harder to imagine what life looks like after a break-up. Tune in as our hosts talk about when they knew their relationship was over, how they got over the initial break-up, and how they centered themselves. Also, don't forget to check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Generational silence impacts relationships at any level. Silence is often a powerful message, often representing the passing down of unresolved pain , trauma, and unaddressed emotions that shape the way that we form and maintain relationships, choose to love, and communicate with individuals our entire lives. Whether it is motivated by fear, avoidance, or cultural expectations - understanding why and how to break an endless cycle of silence can often be the answer to ensuring we build safe, stable, and healthy relationships. In this episode, we briefly highlight key moments we've observed throughout our life. Also, don't forget to check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

This episode is not a judgement free zone. There is something that we all do - judge others - whether explicitly or implicitly. In this "judgement free" judgement episode, we spill the beans on the things that we openly have judged others for doing, having, or being. What are things that you've judged others for, if you care to share? Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

In this latest Dear Hmong Woman episode, a viewer submits a vulnerable and needed perspective on society's take on women's bodies. And in particular, bigger bodies. Join us as we read this entry and give our thoughts as to why people hyperfocus on fat bodies rather than understanding that healthy bodies come in many forms. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

“Representation matters because what we see in the mediadoesn’t just reflect reality – it also shapes it. On the otherhand, positive representation can shift public opinion forthe better and create greater understanding and appreciation between cultures and communities.” (Action for Children, 2024). When you see someone like you, whether on the screen or in a classroom, you feel an increased sense of confidence and belonging. Seeing just how much the growth of Hmong representation in the US has flourished warms our hearts and gets us excited for a future where the faces in our media and professional spaces truly represent everyday people. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Friend = one attached to another by affection or esteem. Friendship = the state of being friends. (Merriam-Webster, 2026). Throughout our lives, we make friends and lose friends, strengthen friendships and make new connections. But what happens when our priorities change? And add on top of that a friendship recession? According to the American Perspectives Survey, 12% of U.S. adults reported having no close friends, quadrupling since 1990 (Harvard Kennedy School, 2025). We may not have all the answers as to why or how to navigate the changing waters of friendship, but we do have stories to tell about our own (im)perfect journey of making and keeping friends. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

It's never to late (or too early) to reflect on the things that we wish we knew in our earlier 20's. Join us as we share our opinions on the things we wish we spent more time investing in from finance, to health, to boundaries. Leave a comment of things you wish you knew earlier as well! Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

Listen in as Douchi shares her experience growing up in the east coast as an only child and Hmong daughter. Join her as she talks about her journey moving to the midwest, getting married, and learning how to advocate for her parents and herself in the midst of navigating cultural barriers. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

In this episode, we explore the unspoken rules that we grew up abiding by and how that has impacted how we view and connect with family and culture. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast

In this episode, we explore our history in the kitchen, our relationship with cooking and baking, and how we've come to learn to appreciate the beauty of our cultural roots in FOOD. Check out our linktree for more ways to connect with us! https://linktr.ee/thehmongwomenpodcast