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Jun 14, 2024 • 25min

Addressing mental health needs among students

Youth mental health advocate Heyang, psychologist Yushan, and expert Josh Cotterill discuss ways to address mental health needs among students. Topics include creating support networks, implementing mental health education in schools, and understanding the impact of technology and social media on mental health.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 27min

Recapturing the magic in sequels and follow-ups

Heyang, Yushan, and Steve Hatherly discuss the challenges of creating successful sequels, focusing on the difficulties faced in developing follow-up seasons, negative effects of product placements in TV series, and the art of avoiding the 'Second Season Curse'. They explore examples from popular shows like Joy of Life, Ozark, and Breaking Bad, highlighting the pressure of meeting audience expectations while maintaining creativity.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 24min

Can mindful consumption make us happier?

The podcast explores how mindful consumption can lead to a fulfilling life, focusing on the younger generation's spending priorities. It compares spending habits and leisure preferences between China and the United States, highlighting travel trends in China and Korea. The discussion also delves into 'slow shopping' practices and the shift towards ethical and eco-friendly consumption choices for true happiness.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 28min

Are restaurants starting to look more like traditional markets?

Experts Niu Honglin, Li Yi, and Steve Hatherly discuss the trend of restaurants resembling traditional markets, focusing on authenticity and nostalgia in dining experiences. They also touch on the impact of anger on physical health and strategies for managing anger effectively.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 25min

What makes a dream city?

Urban development expert Niu Honglin, urban planner Li Yi, and sustainability advocate Steve Hatherly discuss the concept of dream cities, livability factors in Chinese cities, evolving living preferences of young people in Asia, the impact of societal trends on housing and city planning, and dynamic city planning to prioritize resident needs.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 27min

E-tailers adopt pragmatic approach ahead of this year's '618'

Experts Laiming, Niu Honglin, and Brandon Yates discuss publishing houses boycotting e-commerce platforms due to pricing issues. They also explore the film industry's shift in release strategies, analyzing reasons behind delays and rescheduling. The podcast touches on the significance of strategic movie release dates and consumer preferences in China's market.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 25min

Youngsters and elderly live together to explore elderly care mode

Three guests, Laiming, Niu Honglin, & Brandon Yates, discuss injecting youthful vigor into elderly care institutions in Hangzhou City. They explore challenges in the online book market, power dynamics between publishing houses and e-commerce platforms, adapting movie release schedules, and the influence of holidays on film releases in China.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 25min

Are superfoods indeed super?

Exploring the world of superfoods with Heyang, Li Yi, and Brandon Yates. They discuss the ambiguity of superfoods, the influence of marketing in the industry, the rising preference for traditional Chinese cuisine, and the importance of diverse eating habits for optimal health.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 25min

Unwrapping Dragon Boat Festival delights

Heyang, Li Yi, and Brandon Yates discuss the cultural significance of the Dragon Boat Festival, covering topics such as traditional customs, modern celebrations, the significance of zongzi dumplings, wearing Hanfu attire, and connecting with China's rich heritage through cultural experiences and tourism
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Jun 7, 2024 • 27min

Archaeological site parks as cultural gateways

Archaeological tourism expert Josh Cotterill joins the discussion on the surge of archaeological site parks in China, exploring the balance between tourism and preservation of cultural relics. Topics include the allure of excavated artifacts, interactive experiences in site parks, and community engagement in site revitalization. Also, the podcast delves into unexpected visual art found in classic literature and rural China's unconventional lives captured through photography.

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