This week, we’re getting into the world of PDA — Public Displays of Affection.

Where’s the line between sweet and second-hand embarrassment? We go through all the classics - handholding, cheek kisses, long hugs, and the dreaded public make-out - and rate how far is too far.

Tune in to listen to us yap about:

• Rating our own PDA habits (as people in long-term relationships)
• Whether we judge our own PDA vs. others’ (spoiler: yes)
• Whether PDA says something about your relationship
• Cultural takes on PDA — Asian subtlety vs. Western openness

A mix of cute, cringe, and a PSA to please stop doing that on public transport.

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This is part 2 of our cost of living conversation, where we pick up from our general discussion on how cost of living is different in various cities and how to manage it. We continue on to talk about how our view has changed as we’ve gotten older.

• How has our view of the cost of living shifted as we went through uni and post grad, and Shanghai to where we currently are
• Paying for convenience, comfort and fun - where do you draw the line?
• How do we decide what to spend money on and what to buy cheap
• Which non-essentials we refuse to cut



As always, you can reach out to us at: [email protected]

The cost of living has been on the rise everywhere, but how does it vary across different cities and countries? A sneak peek into our views and opinions on the cost of living. We swap opinions on:

• Comparing the cost of living & minimum wage in China, New Zealand, Australia, and the US
• Rent realities: what we actually get for what we pay
• Transportation costs going up while service is going down (love that for us)
• Balancing fun on a budget - from $9 concert tickets to inflation-era nights out

As usual, let us know what you think about this podcast. You can reach out to us at: [email protected]

Work-life balance means something different to everyone - is it fewer hours, better boundaries, or just making peace with late-night emails? In this episode, we discuss:

• Our work setups: flexible hours, WFH, and habits
• Generational vs. career-level differences in work culture
• PTO and holiday differences
• Working on the weekends (or choosing not to)
• The Sunday scaries

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Vacations and work trips both take us out of our routines - but does one make it harder to stay healthy than the other? In this episode, we unpack:

• Vacation mode: rest, workouts, and other things
• Balancing indulgence in local food vs. eating “mindfully” (and if that’s even a thing)
• Why work travel can feel easier to stay healthy on
• Eating out vs. cooking while away

Join us as we share travel confessions, discuss wellness fails, and talk about the reality of staying healthy-ish when you’re not at home.

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Whether it’s a dreamy vacation or a hectic work trip, staying healthy on the road is its own challenge. Today we talk about everything we do prior to the trip to set ourselves up for a great (and healthy) trip.

• Travel routines: do you plan ahead or just wing it?
• Our must-pack items: supplements, meds, snacks, skincare... and toothpaste?
• Do you actually research gyms and healthy spots before you go?
• Balancing “healthy” choices with enjoying the trip

Join us for laughs, honesty, and some very real takes on the two sides of staying well when you’re far from home.

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In part 2, we dive deep into laundry - the routines, the fails and the quirks we don't usually talk about.

We chat about:

• Are laundry fails a thing or have clothes gotten better?
• How often we actually do laundry, from weekly cycles to more frequent extremes
• Laundry across cultures

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Running errands, doing chores, and figuring out dinner. Is this what adulthood really comes down to?

In part 1, we get into the surprisingly big world of everyday chores. From grocery runs to cooking solo, we share how our routines and cultural backgrounds shape the way we tackle the day-to-day.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Do we really have that many errands?
• Are chores ever therapeutic?
• Outsourcing chores and the impact of cultural upbringing

Join us for a real conversation on the little, messy, everyday parts of adulthood - the things we all do but don’t always talk about.

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Overconsumption - wanting and buying more than you need. In this episode, we talk about our experiences in this realm, whether that is buying into (no pun intended) consumer culture, or doomscrolling and consuming way too much media. These days, we're less susceptible to the scroll, the sales, and the hype - and maybe that's growth.

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Can girls and guys really be just friends? In this episode, we dive into the dynamics of girl/guy friendships, talking through stereotypes and how these relationships differ between girls and guys. And, as always, we go on a bit of a tangent - this time on friendships in general.

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