hot pursuit by AsianBossGirl

Janet and Helen share their journey from meeting as acquaintances to developing a deep friendship. They discuss their different paths in life and how their contrasting personalities bring meaning to their bond. Topics include career transitions to UX, reminiscing about their first meeting, dancing styles, food preferences, personal sharing, Pampers diapers, elevating revenue, appreciation, and the power of wishing well.

In this podcast, Helen discusses the pros and cons of parenthood, including the overwhelming responsibility and financial strain. She also reflects on the joys of seeing the world through a child's eyes and the sense of community among parents. The podcast concludes with reflections on self and holiday wishes.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Alyssa “Lia” Mancao joins the podcast to discuss mental health, therapy, and relationships. Topics covered include letting go of perfectionism, recovering from burnout, navigating emotional intimacy, recognizing negative thoughts, and the importance of boundaries and self-care in relationships.

When a loss happens (a death, a job, a breakup, whatever) some people experience emotions right away. For me, I usually cry a bit but then soldier on and attend to the To Dos. Only when things calm down do the feelings come. So when I went through a pretty big breakup back in August, while I cried when it initially happened, I became focused on the logistics of moving out, finding a new living situation, and taking care of my car incident (check out Living Well with Janet: How to Keep a Positive Mindset When Everything Feels Like it’s Going to for the bitter tea ). Now, months and months later, I've had more time to process and really think about and feel all the things this past relationship and breakup meant for me. So I want to share a story of how I found myself bawling, alone in my car on the traffic-lined streets of LA, to a Taylor Swift song blasting in the background. What about you? Are you someone who feels grief immediately or does it take time to hit you?__________________________________________Host: Janet WangEditor: Victoria Cheng__________________________________________P A R T N E R S• Pampers:  For trusted protection, trust Pampers, the #1 pediatrician recommended brand.• BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month with code “ABG” at betterhelp.com/ABG__________________________________________C O N N E C T W I T H U S• Subscribe and Follow us @asianbossgirl on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon Music/YouTube/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook• Listener Survey: Let us know your thoughts on the podcast here• Shoutouts: Give a shoutout on the podcast here• Email: hello@asianbossgirl.com__________________________________________S U P P O R T U S• Merch: asianbossgirl.myshopify.com• Donate: anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/support• More about us at asianbossgirl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Henney, a Korean actor and heartthrob, and news about Lunar New Year becoming a public school holiday in New York City are the highlights of this episode. The hosts also discuss the lack of Asian representation in pop culture magazines and reality TV shows, and delve into topics such as Asian-owned businesses and the health benefits of green tea.

Sally Le, Mel's college friend, shares how their friendship evolved after college, emphasizing the significance of nurturing friendships as they age. They discuss conflict resolution, maintaining friendships outside of work, and the value of college friendships.

The podcast discusses the importance of gratitude and the effort required to cultivate it. They talk about barriers to gratitude and ways to overcome them. They also discuss the holiday season and a shopping platform that offers cashback. The hosts express gratitude for their lives and share personal experiences. They discuss viewing their past selves as separate people and accepting difficult experiences. They also talk about using an online tool for collaboration and implementing a gratitude exercise involving a jar. The hosts read out anonymous gratitude notes and express their appreciation for each other and the listeners. They reflect on shared experiences and discuss their future goals.

As Helen's world expands with her now-toddler, her relationships with her mommy friends have grown deeper and more significant. Cathy Nguyen is one of those friends! When Helen was pregnant, Cathy thoughtfully dropped off her pregnancy pillow, pack and play, and breast friend and said - “Take this, you’ll need it.” For Helen, it made a world of a difference to feel that level of unasked-for support. In this episode, they talk about how friends have supported them as they go through one of the biggest transitions of their lives, how child-free friends have shown up for them, and how we as mommy friends can best show up for each other. If you resonated with this episode, share in the comments of AsianBossGirl’s latest Instagram post, linked here.I hope you enjoy!#SpillTheBabyTea__________________________________________Host: Helen WuEditor: Victoria Cheng__________________________________________P A R T N E R S• Pampers:  For trusted protection, trust Pampers, the #1 pediatrician recommended brand.• BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month with code “ABG” at betterhelp.com/ABG__________________________________________C O N N E C T W I T H U S• Subscribe and Follow us @asianbossgirl on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Amazon Music/YouTube/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook• Listener Survey: Let us know your thoughts on the podcast here• Shoutouts: Give a shoutout on the podcast here• Email: hello@asianbossgirl.com__________________________________________S U P P O R T U S• Merch: asianbossgirl.myshopify.com• Donate: anchor.fm/asianbossgirl/support• More about us at asianbossgirl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts play a game and ask each other questions. They discuss finding happiness in small things and alternate career paths. They have mixed feelings about being called influencers and prefer to identify as creators. They explore negative connotations of being an influencer in dating. They talk about the possibility of returning to UX work and balancing career and financial stability. They emphasize the importance of therapy and personal growth.

Dr. Monica Band, a mental health therapist, discusses EMDR therapy and trauma in BIPOC communities. They delve into Gen Z's approach to mental health, the impact of trauma on well-being, and the importance of recognizing all types of trauma. The podcast also explores communication styles, attachment, and the significance of sleep in wellness.