Growing Up Immigrant

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We’re a group of multicultural friends who grew up in immigrant families in Toronto, a city where almost half the population is foreign born. Each episode, we discuss a different topic through the lens of our respective cultures, from sex and relationships to ethnic foods to superstitions and more. Through our conversations, we tell stories that all kids of immigrants can relate to. While we all come from different backgrounds, you might be surprised to discover just how similar we all are. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupimmigrant/support

Lucy Gao


    • Jun 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    Ep 8: Asian Heritage Month | What Being Asian Means to Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 54:13


    May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the US. In this episode, we uncover the differences and similarities between various Asian cultures and discuss what being Asian means to us. #riceislife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupimmigrant/support

    Ep 7: Superstitious or Just a Little Stitious | Immigrant Superstitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 32:14


    In the spirit of Halloween, we're talking about superstitions we grew up with from our cultures, from the evil eye to lucky number 8, and lots more. While they are often bizarre and irrational, superstitions can actually help unify a group of people and help identify a culture. Whether you're a little stitious or superstitious, ultimately, whatever you choose to believe in is up to you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupimmigrant/support

    Ep 6: Put Some Tiger Balm On It | Immigrant Health Customs and Remedies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 35:55


    We talk about obscure remedies that our parents brought over from their homeland, health products we can't live without, and how we were influenced by the traditional medicine our parents passed down to us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupimmigrant/support

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    Ep 5: Aren't You White? | Being an Invisible Immigrant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 30:08


    Immigrants of European backgrounds can sometimes be neglected in immigrant stories, despite having grown up culturally different from white Canadians who have lived here for generations. Today, we're telling their stories and sharing their experiences on what it's like to be an invisible immigrant. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupimmigrant/support

    Ep 4: Welcome to Canada | Our Reflections, Our Journeys, Our Identities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 38:47


    We reflect on our experiences with identity and belonging as immigrants to Canada, and discuss what being Canadian means to us. There are aspects we are proud of and aspects we are not proud of. And that's okay. In fact, it's that duality that allows us to be critical of the injustices of our country while also wanting it to be better for future generations, whether for Indigenous people, new immigrants and all Canadians. On this Canada Day, we wish you a day of reflection, learning and belonging. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupimmigrant/support

    Ep 3: Dad, Can You Give Me a Ride? | A Father's Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 35:59


    Our dads are obviously a huge part of our growing up immigrant experience. We discuss things like the extent of their frugality and how they all had the same desire for us to excel at math. But jokes aside, we also reflect on all that they've done for us and continue to do now. Dads, we love you and happy father's day! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupimmigrant/support

    Ep 2: No Shoes in the House | Unspoken Household Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 32:31


    This episode is about unspoken household rules, which is only fitting as we are still in lockdown here in Toronto (!!!) Growing up immigrant, so much happened in the house. Join us as we discuss appliances our family never used, protocols when you have guests over, those Royal Danish cookie tins and lots more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupimmigrant/support

    Ep 1: I Have to Ask My Mom | A Mother's Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 38:13


    We love our immigrant moms and they love us...even if they don't always tell us. Growing up with immigrant moms is not always easy, however, we are grateful for their sacrifices, their selflessness, and everything they do for us. Moms, we love you and happy Mother's Day! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupimmigrant/support

    Trailer: Growing Up Immigrant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 1:27


    Join a group of multicultural friends who grew up in immigrant families in Toronto as they discuss various topics in the lens of their respective culture, from sex and relationships to mental health to superstitions and more. Through our conversations, we tell stories that all immigrant kids can relate to. And while we all come from different backgrounds, we ultimately uncover just how similar we all are. Subscribe now for updates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupimmigrant/support

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