Growing Up Immigrant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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