DT Talks

Aloha! We know we haven't been posting much, and this is where we're introducing our new segment that's still a part of DT Talks, called Deedra Tells. Tune in to Deedra Tells twice a month as we explore various topics together with your host Deedra. The first episode is coming up really soon so be sure to listen in with us!

We've reached the end of Season 5! Here's a unique way to get us into the holiday mood as we talk about different ways we celebrate Christmas, whether it's in Malaysia, South Korea, the Philippines, or the USA. What were some of your best memories of Christmas? How will you celebrate Christmas this year?Please tune in to two very special guests at DT Talks, especially our Miss Hawaii, Nikki Holbrook, as we get into the Christmas spirit for this extraordinary final episode of Season 5!

Here's a special topic which can be used negatively or positively. Join us and our special guests at DT Talks talk about the positive and negative experiences regarding body image and how it is in our culture. Remember that we have the power to change the way we see, feel, and think about our bodies. 

Have you ever experienced harassment that's based on your race, color, religion, sex, or disability? Has this ever happened to you especially at your workplace? If you've dealt with offensive jokes, name-calling, physical assaults or threats, mockery, or insults while at work, this episode is just for you. Tune in as we discuss this important topic and what we can do about it with our special guest here at DT Talks!

Has a relationship or even a job caused you to feel especially stressed and emotionally drained? More and more people are feeling burned out regardless of their age but we noticed how it's especially common in the younger generations nowadays. Being burned out is so much more than just a loss of energy and is certainly different from just feeling stressed. Join us on this great episode to hear great comments as we discuss the signs and symptoms of being burned out especially if you're in your 20's. 

Do you celebrate Halloween wherever you are? How is Halloween celebrated where you're from? Join in for an all-guy episode with DT Talks as we talk about Halloween in Hawaii along with our fun guests and guest co-host as well. Don't worry, there's nothing spooky about this episode and Deedra will be back in the next episode! 

Has the pandemic made you worried and uncertain about your future? Or perhaps you've always been uncertain about how your future may be. Well, for this episode, we'll be talking about how uncertainty is all around us and we'll discuss ways we can better cope and live through the uncertainties in our lives. You won't want to miss a great episode with two great guests filled with many great quotes!

Have you ever experienced being in a long-distance relationship before? Has the pandemic forced you to start a long-distance relationship? We at DT Talks understand that long-distance relationship problems exist and there are a lot of struggles to it, but if two people are committed to making it work the outlook isn't bleak. Tune in to a great episode with our special guests as we talk about the struggles of long-distance relationships. 

Cancer is a scary disease and it's never easy to see someone, especially a loved one, suffer and be in pain. While it can create a great deal of uneasiness for people who don't have experience dealing with it, don't be ashamed of your own fears or discomfort. Join us in this episode at DT Talks, along with our guests, as we talk about what it's like when a loved one has cancer. Don't forget that October happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We would also like to pay tribute to those who've lost their lives to this disease.Always take care and know that you're not alone and that you're loved. 

Do you enjoy going on dates, meeting new people, and having time for yourself? Or are you happier sharing your life with someone by doing the little things you love? Being single or in a relationship is definitely a matter of choice and you should always choose what's best for you. Join us at DT Talks as we have two guests (one who happens to be single and one in a relationship) share their thoughts on this special episode!

There's no simple way to mend a broken heart, especially after a bad breakup. Tune in with DT TALKS podcast and our special guests as we share experiences and discuss ways to love again after a bad breakup. Don't ever give up because you will love and be loved again. 

We promise this isn't a spooky episode but join DT Talks as we talk it out with not one but two awesome guests! This topic of ghosting is a good one where we discuss reasons someone may ghost someone and even talk about our own experiences with GHOSTING. Have you ever been ghosted before? Or maybe ghosted someone before? Tune in to a fun episode full of great discussion!

Always remember, you are never alone. Help is always available for you.Because it happens to be Suicide Prevention Week from September 5-11, and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, we're starting this new season with an important topic!Mental health is always something that we feel is important and we aim to spread awareness on Suicide Prevention as we live through difficult times. Join us at DT Talks and our special guest as we talk about an important topic for this brand new season!

We've reached the end of the season here at DT Talks!For this episode, we'll get into something rather interesting where we talk about personalities. Do you feel like your personality has changed or can change? Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert?We'll be discussing more on this during this final episode of Season 4. But don't worry, we'll be back next season!

People often advise us on how to survive college or university and to reach the finish line by getting our degrees. But in reality, how many people actually tell you what's the next step after you cross that finish line?For this episode, we've invited a local Malaysian famous videographer on TikTok (@shimmonjoelmathews) and on Instagram, to join us as we discuss various paths one will face in life especially after college.  You don't want to miss out on a great episode here at DT Talks.

It might be devastating to find out that your partner has cheated on you. But amidst the hurt and anger, you will probably wonder "Why?" For this episode at DT Talks and with our special guest, we'll get into the meaning of cheating and the various reasons why one might cheat in a relationship. Have you ever been cheated on? Or perhaps you've done the cheating? Let's talk it out!

We love exploring and learning more about different cultures. That's exactly why for this episode, we're getting to know more about the culture of the Latin people. We're here to break down that stereotype that all Latinos are Mexicans or that they can't speak English. Let's talk it out in this episode with our Latino/Latina friends featuring Stephany from Self-Conchas Podcast. 

Do you sometimes feel like you're closer to your friends than your own family? Friendships and family relationships can be both a source of stress and a source of comfort depending on one's circumstances. Join us and our special guest as we discuss our thoughts on whether we feel more connected to our family or the family that we get to choose, our friends. 

Have you ever dealt with toxic people whether it's amongst your circle of friends, at the workplace, or even in the home?Toxic relationships are certainly not healthy but what do you do then if you're caught in one? Do you see the signs of a toxic person in a toxic relationship? Let's talk it out in this special episode with our guest! 

Have you seen random short dance clips posted by your friends on social media? Or maybe even short quick tips and tricks? One thing's for sure, it's not just for the baby boomers or millennials. TikTok is certainly becoming more and more popular but what are your thoughts on it? Do you think it has a huge impact on the world we live in today? Let's talk it out with our special guest in this episode. 

Many cultures around the world are built around respecting our elders. Do you think that the generations today are forgetting the value of respect? Are we respectful to our elders and to others? For this episode, we're looking into the value of respect, especially to our elders. Join us and our special guest as we discuss our experiences with our own culture on respect. 

Have you ever been bullied before? Or maybe, have you ever bullied anyone before? Bullying can take various forms - physical, verbal, or social. All these forms have something in common - they cause distress, which at times can be extreme. Remember, it doesn't just happen in school or at work, but it can follow you home. Join us and our special guest as we at DT Talks discuss how bullying has gotten worse especially with cyberbullying becoming even more prevalent. 

Never say never! Have you ever wondered what dating is like in other cultures? Do you become a couple after one date? Is PDA a big thing? Have you dated someone else of a different culture to yours (which is more than just a different race)? Join us at DT Talks as we talk about dating in other cultures as well as dating other cultures. Stick around for a fun little activity at the end with our special guest as well!

Have you ever felt sad or down? Is this pandemic affecting your mental health?With the pandemic and other uncertainties going on in the world, it’s understandable that a lot of people aren’t in the best state of mind.Join us at DT Talks this Mental Health Awareness Month as we discuss the topic of dealing with anxiety and depression. Don’t be afraid to speak out and seek help. You're not alone in this. 

Adulting is a lot harder than it looks. In fact, most young adults these days still don't quite feel like they are actual adults? Why's that? We decided to talk about this topic along with a familiar guest from Season 2. Join DT Talks as we discuss our thoughts on being an adult in this day and age.

Yes, you are not alone. We all struggle with our self-esteem and self-confidence. And no, this does not just affect teenagers. Join DT Talks in the last episode of the season as we discuss ways we can build our self-confidence and end the season with all things positive. Don't ever look down on yourself. You are unique and you are great. Just always have faith in yourself and also... be kind to each other. You'll never know who else is struggling like you. 

Have you ever experienced discrimination because of your race?If you didn't notice, the pandemic has certainly fueled racism especially targeted towards Asian Americans. As if it's not enough that people are feeling anxious during these uncertain times as they navigate the risks associated with COVID-19, tension from lockdowns, and isolation but now, the pandemic has seen an escalation of racial discrimination against non-citizens and people of color. Would you agree then that racism and discrimination have perhaps gotten worse because of COVID-19 or rather, was it always there?With that, we've invited our special guest to discuss these issues of racism so don't forget to tune in with us! 

Would you ever go on a date with someone you've never met? Would you trust your friends to set you up with someone who they deem as suitable for you? In this episode on DT Talks, we invited a special guest to join us as we discuss the good and the ugly of blind dating. Plus, you don't want to miss out on Deedra's cringy experience with her blind date!

Have you heard of the term "catfish" before? Or perhaps watched the documentary movie or even the tv show Catfish?Who would have thought catfishing could even lead to murder?!You definitely don't want to miss a good episode as your hosts Deedra and Terrell will talk it out with their special guest on all things related to being catfished and even catfishing others. 

With the celebration of International Women's Day this past March 8, we wanted to of course talk about women and specifically on the expectations society has of them. Do you think society has this expectation of women to dress and behave in a feminine and soft manner? Are women supposed to be sensitive and emotional who's there to stay home and take care of the kids? Let's talk it out with our guest this episode!

Do you like watching movies? Do you feel movies have a great influence on our society and on our perception of reality? Kick back, relax, and grab your popcorn as you tune in to this episode with one of our favorite professors, Mason Allred. You don't want to miss out on the many great things he has to say!

Do you think first impressions matter or rather, do you think they are important? Has anyone ever given you the wrong first impression? Would you also say you're someone who dresses to impress as well? Join Deedra and Terrell and their special guest as they discuss their thoughts on first impressions. You won't want to miss this episode and the little activity near the end as well!

This episode is a special one that happens to air during LGBT History Month (for the UK). Do you personally know anyone in the LGBTQ+ community? Are there things about the LGBTQ+ community that you want to know more about? Our special guest for this episode has no filter in sharing his thoughts to your questions. DT Talks is all about sharing the spirit of aloha, the spirit of love, and that includes loving yourself or loving others as well.

Love is in the air perhaps? How is Valentine's day celebrated where you're from? Is it a special day to you or is it just not your thing?Let's discuss Valentine's Day with not one but two special guests this time at DT Talks~!

We love celebrations and since Chinese New Year is coming, we wanted to talk about it with our special guest from Hong Kong! If you're not familiar with the celebration, then tune in to hear what our guest has to say about the special holiday. Don't forget to also stick around for some laughs and a quiz as well! Happy Chinese New Year!

Have you ever asked yourself, "Who am I?" Perhaps you've struggled to know the real you especially during various stages in your life. Let's talk things out with our guest for this episode as we explore the topic of an identity crisis!

We're back with Season 3! We asked people if they do enjoy celebrating birthdays, especially during these times. How different was your birthday celebration when you were younger and how different is it now? Have you heard of the birthday blues?Let's talk about all of this with your hosts Deedra & Terrell and their special guest at DT Talks!

Here's a selection of our favorite moments from Season 2! If you missed any of them, be sure to give the episodes of Season 2 a listen!

The final episode for DT Talks is here and this time we're talking about Christmas! We wanted to know how different cultures from various countries celebrate Christmas and if things might be a little different this year. Join us especially near the end when we have a fun activity with our guest! You don't want to miss this "feud".

With so much going on in our lives, it can get overwhelming at times. It's easy to focus on the bad but what happens when we actually change our perspective on focus on the good that happened? We asked the question to a few random people for this episode if they've noticed any miracles in their lives during the week and you'd be surprised at how many miracles one could experience if you just look for them and believe.

"I don't think anyone would understand... I can't talk to anyone about this" are some things you may think or say to yourself especially if you have encountered sexual assault/harassment. This episode at DT Talks has us with our friend and guest over to talk about this issue and also about the Me Too movement. Truly there are more people going through this than you realize so we invite you to listen in on an important and sensitive topic. Even if you have not experienced this for yourself, you can still support others just as we at DT Talks are here to help you. You are definitely not alone.

When it comes to making decisions, it can be rather difficult especially when deciding what's the next step in life. For this episode, we'll look into the choice of deciding to go to university and what happens after you graduate from university.Join us with another guest for Episode 6 of Season 2!

*WARNING: Do not listen to this episode at night!* Aloha~! Here's our special episode for Halloween. We just hope you don't get too spooked as we share with you some spooky (true) tales! Happy Halloween!

Have you ever had a good relationship with any of the teachers throughout your life? In this episode, we've invited a special guest who happens to be Deedra's former professor and Terrell's current professor. He's here to share his perspective on what it's like to be an educator and is indeed someone you would like to hear from. We love this episode and would love for you to hear it as well!

We were all once teenagers weren't we? (Perhaps some of us still are) So what comes to mind when we mention the word "crush"? Do we still get crushes now even if we are already in a relationship with someone? Let's talk it out in episode 3 of Season 2 with DT Talks as another guest joins us today!

For this episode, we're going to talk about travel and vacation plan changes especially with all the recent happenings around the world. Tune in to check out what your hosts have to say along with their guest for this episode. Also, do stick around till the end of the episode for a little random game that you may or may not have played before.

Episode 12 is out with a more serious topic as we address how one's mental health was affected especially during the pandemic. It's serious but it's definitely something that we feel one should talk about.While this is the last episode for Season 1 of DT Talks, do keep supporting us as we will be back soon with Season 2 of DT Talks.

Do you always carry all your essentials with you? Would you say you could learn a lot about a person by going through their bag? Join Deedra and Terrell in this episode as they get a little more interactive with their activity. Curious? Give this episode a listen!

This episode is gonna hurt a little bit as we discuss what's the most painful thing you've told someone. Now we all have been hurt by someone else and especially by the words they say. But did you ever think about how your own words might have hurt someone else? Join your hosts Deedra and Terrell as we discuss just that in this Episode #10.

This is EPISODE #9!Have you ever had an experience causing you to cringe? Do you especially recall those awkward situations during your schooling or teen years? Episode 9 is a little different this time as we also discuss those experiences with a little trip down memory lane. Don't cringe too much as you listen! :)

We decided that for this episode, we'll compare the lives of teens now compared to those from the early 2000s and 2010s. It was a rather interesting discussion and we got a better look into how different or similar teenagers are between these eras. High School Musical or TikTok? Maybe Backstreet boys? Which one are you?