The Honest Drink

Today we talk about growing thicker skin when it comes to our feelings, inclusion & diversity, gender fluidity and political correctness.  In short, the complexity of being a modern human. __________________________ Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.    

Noel and Katherine are Youtubers who make lifestyle and travel vlogs in China.  We talk about dealing with hate and toxicity on Youtube and social media, environmental protection in China, the importance of challenging our own beliefs, a confusing quote from Neil deGrasse Tyson and Asian men dating white women, commonly known as AMWF (Asian male White female) relationships. ______________________________ Check out "Noel Lee" and "Katherine's Journey to the East" on Youtube. ______________________________ Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  

We address recent comments about overusing filler words like "Umm" "Like" and "You Know".  Then we dive deep into the book "Chatter" by Ethan Kross to explore our incessant inner voice.  Why does the voice in our head so often sabotage us when we need it most?  How can we tame it?  We try to find out by confronting our own inner beasts. Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Vinnie Apicella is an American writer and author of the book Escape From America.  We talk to him about his provocative title, why he felt compelled to leave America for China, freedom vs security, censorship, Hip Hop culture, political brainwashing, American elitism and some lessons from his travels that can hopefully bring our societies closer together.  His book is available on Amazon and all major book retailers. Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Zachary Conor de Git is the APAC Brand Ambassador for Monkey 47 gin and a world class spirits alchemist.  He became a star bartending presence in Singapore and Melbourne at several of the world’s top 50 bars, achieving recognition as Singapore champion for Diageo World Class and winner of the 2013 Mediterranean Mastery competition.  In this episode we have a blast talking about bartending competitions, the role of flavors and storytelling in producing a great cocktail and a brief history of gin.  We also enjoy a special limited edition bottle of Monkey 47. Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.  

Howie, Aric and Justin reflect on their recent trips to Yunnan and Inner Mongolia.  Moved by the beauty of these remote places they consider a life far away from the big city of Shanghai, where things seem to be simpler and happier.  Conflicted by this powerful temptation to leave and start a brand new life, they search for meaning in their current ones, re-examining whether they're living on their own terms.   Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Email: thehonestdrink@gmail.com Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Subscribe on: Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.    

Ann Shen is a young professional, global traveler and advocate for empowering women.  She grew up in Shanghai and has spent her time studying and working around the world.  She holds an MBA from IESE Business School which was ranked #1 in the world by The Economist in 2021.   Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Twitter: @HonestDrinkpod Subscribe on: Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.      

Today we talk about dealing with A-list celebrities, why you should try taking cold showers, our opinions on how some Asian-Americans are responding to anti-Asian hate crimes in the US and the growing anti-American sentiment in China that has us worried. Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Twitter: @HonestDrinkpod Subscribe on: Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.    

Cyrus Janssen is a speaker, Youtuber, social media influencer and host of Real Talk China.  He is well known for his Youtube channel where he shares insights into China.  As an American, he hopes to help the world better understand China while dispelling western myths and misunderstandings about the country.  We talk about media bias, political dogma, communism vs democracy and the pitfalls of anti-China sentiment. Cyrus on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/newbug34   Follow THD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Twitter: @HonestDrinkpod Subscribe on: Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, Bilibili, or anywhere you get your podcasts. 

Dr. Lem Moyé is a retired physician, epidemiologist and biostatistician. For over 30 years he has conducted federally sponsored research.  He has worked with the US FDA and pharmaceutical companies and has served as expert witness in both state and federal court.  He served as a volunteer physician during Hurricane Katrina, that experience led to his prize-winning book, "Caring for Katrina's Survivors".  Dr. Moyé continues to write and illuminate readers of the role they play in an unsettling world.  In this episode we talk about natural disasters exposing society's weak infrastructures, corruption in the FDA and pharmaceutical companies, and we get into covid, vaccines, future pandemics and the politicizing of public health.   Connect with Dr. Lem Moyé | Website: https://principal-evidence.com His Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Catching-Cold-Breakthrough-Strengthen-Precovid-19-ebook/dp/B08W22KF8Q/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=moye+catching+cold&qid=1613578752&sr=8-1   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ Join us on WeChat: THD_Official Twitter: @HonestDrinkpod Subscribe on: Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, Bilibili, or anywhere you get your podcasts.