We are starting off the new year with an exciting guest episode! We invite Judy, a forensic biologist located in NYC, to talk about her world of crime analysis and investigation. She covers what it's like working in a crime lab, analyzing case evidence, bringing justice for victims, how to cope with case results, working across different teams, and tackling cold cases. 

We also discuss innovations in DNA tech (spoiler: they can and they will find you) and why it’s so important in this day and age to stay vigilant of your surroundings. If you are interested in hearing how true crime is in real life versus on television, tune in to this episode!

**Please note the episode has the following trigger warnings: abuse, violence against women and children, murder, death, sexual assault**

It’s our last episode of the year - where has all the time gone??

Listen to our year in review - we look at how we’ve progressed in our relationships, career, and physical/mental health in 2021. We’ve had so many life changing experiences that we are so proud of (running marathons and unlearning years of self-criticism, as examples) even amidst this panorama.

We also look at lessons learned and what we’re most grateful of this year. Then we look ahead to 2022 and talk through what we are most excited about (being bi-continental and not giving a sh*t about what people think).

If you’re in a reflective mood, listen in! Cheers to hoping that 2022 does not become 2020-too.

Do you live to work, or work to live? Today’s episode tackles how we experience work culture in France vs. the United States, the trap of the hedonic treadmill, and our constant pursuit of the “next best thing.”

We then dig deeper on what it means to be truly happy, and how we are trying to figure out ways to prioritize our work, family, and personal relationships.

In this episode, we explore our society's obsession with youth and beauty and how this affects us in our daily lives. 

Rosa and Em share stories about growing up looking at scales, and the ways our friends and family can take part of creating insecurities. 

We also tackle the dangers of body positivity, body neutrality, and why the beauty industry continues to be so lucrative. 

Lastly, we look at what it means to be fat-phobic and how it dehumanizes individuals. 

There is a lot to unpack, so let us know your thoughts as you listen to this!

Our latest episode covers first impressions, different types of friends and social circles, toxic friendships, crossing boundaries, and what it means for friends to be your chosen family.

We're back!! Welcome to Season 2 of the Unchecked podcast.

Reality TV might show how glamorous living in NYC and Paris is, but no one tells you how hard it is to find the right apartment. You can spend hours on Zillow dreaming away - but when reality hits, things like budget, metro, and roaches (ugh) are one of the many things you'll need to think about.

In this episode, we break down our experiences finding a new place - from pesky realtors to false advertising - and everything in between. We'll end with having found our piece of heaven in these bustling cities. 

[Note: We recorded this episode earlier in the summer.]

Rosa and Em sit down to talk about self-love in the midst of social injustice and the pandemic, how we've dealt with immigrant guilt from our parents, and helpful steps to protect our personal boundaries at work and in relationships. 

In a society that capitalizes on "self-care," just know that self-love is FREE and something you can start working on today. It means stepping into each day with kindness and compassion for YOURSELF and yourself only - free of judgment, hatred, and self-doubt. Everyone is on their own journey, but we hope this conversation can inspire you to kick-start yours.

Today's episode is about the importance of conflict resolution! We speak about gaslighting, passive aggressiveness, attention seekers, and pet peeves. Most importantly, we review the ways we have improved and how we try to go high instead of low.

Wedding season is around the corner! In this episode, we give you the 5 golden tips on how to be a good guest, what type of wedding guests we would be, and our ideal weddings. 

We discuss the pressure many of us in our late 20s feel to get married, have kids, and comply to what society expects of us at a certain age.  We discuss the pressure many of us in our late 20s feel to get married, have kids, and comply to what society expects of us at a certain age.  

We also sprinkle in some fun stories from our past wedding experiences. Tune in to find out how Emily ended up being a wedding crasher and how Rosa learned to limit her drink consumption with an open bar!

Emily reflects on her anger to the recent Atlanta shootings and the uptick of anti-Asian hate incidents and crimes. We take a deep look into the racist policies that have dehumanized the Asian diaspora, the fetishization of Asian females in media, and the issues with policing and Asian-Black tensions. We end with resources and strategies you can utilize NOW to engage and support our community.

Please take care of yourselves - we all process differently. But after processing, it's important to take ACTION in your local communities to protect our elderly, our families, and our friends. 

We are not insignificant, and we are not a statistic. 

📚 Resources mentioned: https://bit.ly/313Tcri

🕗 Podcast times: 00:00 Emily's Statement | 08:19 History, 1880s to Now | 16:30 Hypersexualization of Asian Women | 19:58 Yellow Peril to China Virus | 21:00 Model Minority Myth and Asian-Black Tensions | 26:24 AAPI Activism | 28:53 In Solidarity with the AAPI Community | 30:48 How You Can Support & Final Note

Photo courtesy of Eiko Hiromi/AFLO/Shutterstock