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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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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Doctor, lawyer, accountant? Nope, nope and nope. Join us as we recount our very non-traditional career paths that rebelled against stereotypical expectations we often hear from our Asian parents. From choosing our college majors on a whim to making career pivots, we share our regrets and triumphs as we navigate what it means to build a purpose-driven career that centers our creativity and lifestyle.

What was your college major? Does it apply to what you’re doing or plan to do in your career? Share with us @yourasianbestties. Fellow Art, English and Psychology majors rise up!

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Is it written in the stars? In this fun episode we explore our Myers Briggs (MBTI) personality types and astrology signs. Spoiler alert: we’re all Libras and INFJs! We chat through what resonates, what doesn’t, and how these categories give us a language to express ourselves and navigate our social dynamics.

Do you identify with your MBTI and astrology signs? Are you a Libra, an INFJ, or even...both?

Let us know @yourasianbesties!

Discover your Myers-Briggs type: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Look up your astrology chart: https://www.costarastrology.com/natal-chart

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We’re on a mission to break stereotypes. Not only does it lead to feeling underestimated or being put in awkward situations, but it can be extremely harmful. From mixed messages we received growing up, frustrating struggles with whether we’d ever feel “Asian enough,” and always being acutely aware of the perceptions of others, we share the fine line we constantly walked of honoring ourselves and perpetuating assumptions. If you’ve ever experienced a microaggression, macroaggression, or have been stereotyped (or you haven’t but are curious about why it’s harmful in order to develop self-awareness), this episode is for you.

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Why survive when you can thrive? If you’ve ever felt like you had to suppress your creativity, ethnicity, name, or voice to avoid being othered and are ready to reclaim your identity, we got you and we’re here for you.

It’s rare to find friends you can have deep heart-to-hearts with, and even rarer to have these conversations in a public way. Here at Your Asian Besties we invite you to grab your favorite beverage and join us — Rée, Maryn, and Lia — as we reflect on our past, examine our present, and share our hopes for the future from our combined Japanese-American, Korean-American, and Filipino-American eyes.

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