In this episode, we tackle a reader question about how we discipline our children without resorting to fear-based tactics. We reflect on our own childhoods, moments when we’ve handled parenting with grace and times that we haven’t, and how we are setting intentions for how we raise our kids.

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Resources:

Hidden Brain episode on Languishing

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We share our unfiltered thoughts on the beauty standards we grew up with as Asian women and how we’ve redefined them for ourselves. From trying to please the male gaze and not be othered for our Asian features, the message of never being good enough was loud and clear. We talk about our sometimes painful journeys relating to beauty and body image, and how we are learning to set ourselves free.

References:

Podcast: Afterglow by Michelle Phan

Podcast: Huberman Lab Podcast

Website: Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Book: ⁠Minor Feelings⁠ by Cathy Park Hong

Book: ⁠Daring Greatly⁠ by Brené Brown

Book: Beyond Beautiful by Anuschka Rees

Book: More Than a Body by Lindsay & Lexie Kite

Book: The Body is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

Book: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings

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Being a woman comes with ups and downs, especially in the patriarchal society we live in. In this episode, Maryn, Rée, and Lia talk about all things women’s health in the quest to normalize and remove the shame from this topic.

References:

Article: 1619 Project - Myths about physical racial differences were used to justify slavery — and are still believed by doctors today by Linda Villarosa

Video: If men had periods by Margaret Cho

Book: Cassandra Speaks by Elizabeth Lesser

Instagram: Dr. Mary Claire Haver on Diary of a CEO

Book: Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten

Book: Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler

Book: The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter

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In this episode, Rée and Lia answer some of Maryn’s burning questions about motherhood. Being a parent is quite the experience, and here we talk about how we knew we wanted kids, what we wish others told us before we became parents, and what’s been surprising in this journey so far.

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In this episode, Maryn, Rée, and Lia reminisce about the concept of marriage: what they understood about marriage growing up, how they thought about who they eventually wanted to marry, and the journey of finding “the one” for each of them. Whether or not you’re married or ever plan to marry, this episode is a fun one to reflect on intentionality in relationships and what we wish we knew when we were younger!

Resources:

Margaret Mead’s quote

Codependent No More by Melody Beattie

Building a Brand series by The Futur

Book: Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl—A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship by Sherry Argov

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of being present, share stories that highlight moments of joy in our lives, and offer practical tips for embracing the here and now.

Join us as we unlock memories, reflect on why we tried to collect and save things to use for the “perfect” moment, and hobbies that currently bring us joy.

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Resources shared in this episode:

Poem: From Blossoms by Li-Young Lee

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In this episode, we open up about the challenges we faced when it came to expressing our emotions during our younger years, as well as our personal stories with mental health and therapy.

Join us as we share practical strategies and valuable resources to help you connect more deeply with your mental and emotional well-being. Listen in and let’s navigate this path towards better mental health — and breaking the stigma against mental health in our AANHPI communities — together.

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Resources shared in this episode:

Directory for Asian therapists in the US

Book: Permission to Come Home by Jenny Wang, PhD

Book: Running on Empty by Dr. Jonice Webb

Instagram: @asiansformentalhealth

Instagram: @asianmentalhealthproject

Instagram: @alyssamariewellness

Instagram: @yellowchaircollective

Instagram: @nikkioften

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Maryn’s mom once said that one thing she knows for sure is that when it comes to your true friends in this life, you can usually only count them on one hand.

In this episode, we share stories about how our friend circles have evolved over the years, from childhood playdates to deeper bonds. We reflect on how sharing pencil pouches can lead to lifelong friendships, while others we grow apart from over time. We also discuss what it takes to nurture old friendships and make new ones in adulthood.

Join us in this heart-to-heart as we explore the dynamics of building and maintaining these cherished relationships.

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In this episode, we dive into the tough but important topic of bullying, both past and present.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses experiences and stories related to bullying.

Join us as we share personal anecdotes, explore how bullying has evolved over the years, and discuss the strategies that have helped us overcome these injustices. We talk about both online bullying and in real life (IRL), as well as social and physical. We hope that by sharing our stories, we can aim to inspire and empower listeners to feel valued and less isolated.

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Do you wish you had more creativity and fulfillment in your 9-5? Have you ever thought about starting your own business? All three of us have dabbled in creative projects throughout the years and we return to them again and again.

Even with busy schedules, we have learned to prioritize our creativity and even channel it into starting our own small businesses. Tune in for a pep talk on taking creative risks, dealing with haters, and why your voice and creative expression matters.

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