As unintentional model minorities, we share our growth paths of overcoming anxiety and perfectionism to find our voice and stand up for our beliefs.

On a constant journey of unlearning and awakening, we share how we’re finding community, engaging in everyday advocacy, and reimagining a world for our children where creativity and collaboration thrive.

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References

Michelle MiJung Kim https://www.michellemijungkim.com

We have BIG news to share - Maryn’s pregnant and joining the Mom club with Lia and Rée! With all of the things needed to prepare for baby, it’s easy to forget about yourself as the Mom in the process (and even more so after the baby is born).

We walk through our matrescence journeys, the process of becoming Moms including the psychological, social, and cultural changes that occur. Motherhood is filled with moments of uncertainty, exhaustion, resentment, and also magic, love, and joy. We’re here to normalize all of it.

References:

Book: Matrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood by Lucy Jones https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714054/matrescence-by-lucy-jones/

Book: What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood by Alexandra Sacks and Catherine Birndorf https://www.alexandrasacksmd.com/book

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Join us as we unpack and put Asian stereotypes to the test. Do Filipinos slay at karaoke? Don’t Asians love rice?

Hear our hot takes on these clichés, the ones we fit and our surprising deviations. We share our personal experiences in hopes of humanizing our cultures, and sparking curiosity and appreciation beyond these limiting generalizations.

References:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/ishabassi/signs-you-grew-up-with-asian-parents

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For Moms grappling with their kids’ endless stuff, craft supplies, and sentimental items, we can relate.

From Hello Kitty toilet paper to faux minimalism, we recount our attachment to things and how we deal with our “Asian guilt” of holding on to stuff to not be wasteful.

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Welcome to Season 2! We’re coming in hot with our post-election woes and our determination to not let fear silence our voices and commitment to creating safe spaces for women like us.

In a world that is increasingly unsafe and keeps us in survival mode, we share how we’re choosing to focus our energy and take care of ourselves and each other.

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As we close out our first season, we reflect on our intentions, favorite LOL moments, and hopes for the next season.

This podcast has been a celebration of friendship and personal growth and we are so honored to share the journey with you all. See you in the new year!

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Losing a parent can be one of the most devastating experiences in life and there is so little guidance and support out there. Our grief-avoidant culture can make the journey feel even more lonely and painful. In this heartfelt episode we share our experiences with grief, what helped us the most, and our advice to those looking to support their loved ones through grief.

References:

Grief support group: https://www.instagram.com/asiansgrieving/

David Kessler: https://grief.com

Book: On Grief & Grieving by David Kessler - https://grief.com/books-by-david-kessler/on-grief-and-grieving-elisabeth-kubler-rosss-david-kessler/

Book: Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler - https://a.co/d/bemt5TZ

Book: It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine - https://refugeingrief.com/books/its-ok-that-youre-not-ok

Book: The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

J.S. Park (referenced his talk with Iris Chen of Untigering in his IG Live series) - https://jsparkblog.com/

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In this episode we tackle a listener question on how we navigated our corporate careers as Asian women. Challenging the cultural norm of simply putting our heads down and working hard, we had to learn how to advocate for ourselves to find more fulfillment in our working lives. We share our hard-earned advice to those looking to start their corporate careers or find more purpose in their 9-to-5s.

References:

Book: Impact Players by Liz Wiseman https://impactplayersbook.com/

Book: Red Helicopter by James Rhee https://www.redhelicopter.com/

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Libra season is upon us and we’re all officially joining the forties club! Milestone birthdays from sweet sixteens to entering a new decade can bring a host of emotions. We unpack feeling pressured to celebrate in a big way when we really just feel like doing something low key and Marie Kondo-ing our bucket lists.

References:

Book: Red Helicopter by James Rhee

Book: You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets by Jodi Wellman

Correction: Rée was referring to Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (not Guardians of the Galaxy)

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As Halloween approaches, we share our not so spooky stories about the supernatural. We share the messages we’ve received from our loved ones who passed on, encounters with psychic mediums, and how we’re approaching explaining the unexplainable to our kids.

References:

Book: Signs - The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson

Book: The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

Psychic Medium: Shin Healing Arts

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