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In this podcast, Karen tries something new each week and shares her story. Follow her journey in these episodes. Share your own story of you trying something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. Support this podcast:

Something New


    • Jan 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 71 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Something New

    Self Compassion pt. 2 (ft. Kayae and Yuna)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 32:49


    In this week's episode, Kayae, Yuna, and I continue our discussion on self-compassion, a study pioneered by Kristen Neff. Join us as we try new practices to improve our self-compassion. This week, we focus on mindfulness. Share your something new with us at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    Self-Compassion: Part 1 (ft. Kayae)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 14:36


    In this week's episode, Kayae teaches us about self-compassion, a study pioneered by Kristen Neff. Join us as we try new practices to improve our self-compassion. Share your something new with us at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We got pedicures (ft. Jacob)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 19:19


    In this week's episode, Jacob and I went out to get pedicures (a first time for Jacob!) and shared some hot goss. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We took a zumba class (ft. Eugene & Philip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 21:18


    In this week's episode, I take Eugene and Philip to a zumba class. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    A trip down memory lane (a recap of season 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 24:56


    In this week's episode, I review the first season of Something New and share my own reflections and learnings. Thank you for joining me these past two years. So excited to share season two with you! Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I went to a networking event

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 22:43


    In this week's episode, I share about my first time going to a professional networking event. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I bought a Louis Vuitton bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 26:06


    In this week's episode, I share about my experience buying a bag from Louis Vuitton's flagship store in Paris. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We took a bike tour around Versailles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 22:26


    In this week's episode in my Paris series, I share about our first time biking around Versailles. Share your someting new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    Paris Series: Disneyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 21:03


    In this week's episode, I share about my experience visiting Disneyland in Paris and talk about how I love paying extra taxes to the state. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We went to Paris!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 26:24


    Philip and I just got back from our France trip and I'm dying to tell you guys about all the new things we tried. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We took dance classes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 17:30


    In this week's episode, Philip and I take formal dance classes to celebrate our anniversary. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We went horseback riding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 15:56


    In this week's episode, Philip and I go horseback riding on an hour-long guided tour for our anniversary. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I got COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 29:07


    After successfully running from it for 2 years, COVID finally got me. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I finished my 5k training program

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 16:45


    I have always been a HORRIBLE runner, but now I suck slightly less because of Lifetime's 5k in 60 Days training program. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I crocheted a bucket hat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 22:18


    In this week's episode, I share many life updates and talk about my first time crocheting a bucket hat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We went camping

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 21:34


    In this week's episode, we go camping at Lake Johnson. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I'm back with a new haircut

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 18:50


    I'M BACK! - and with a fresh new haircut. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I got a tattoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 37:05


    In this week's episode, I get my first tattoo. Shout out to Femme Fatale Tattoos in Raleigh, NC. You guys are the best! Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I tried fondue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 20:36


    In this week's episode, Philip and I try fondue from the Melting Pot. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I took a pottery. class

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 22:33


    In this week's episode, I take a clay throwing class for the first time. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I got an Apple Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 23:01


    In this week's episode, my parents-in-law gift me with the Apple WaItch Series 7 and I share my thoughts after wearing it for a week. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I took a pilates class

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 15:18


    In this week's episode, I take a free intro to pilates class. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I solved a Rubik's cube

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 15:25


    In this week's episode, I try my hand at the classic puzzle, the Rubik's cube. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I read Crying in Hmart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 24:26


    In this week's episode, I share my thoughts about Michelle Zauner's, Crying in Hmart. What's on your reading list for 2022? Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I started taking drum lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 18:37


    In this week's episode, I talk about my new year's resolution to learn to play the drums and share my experience taking drum lessons for the first time. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    Lol, sorry guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 18:01


    In this week's episode, hear my review of Smart Sweets and share in a recap of my week. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I tried morning pages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 17:08


    In this week's episode, I tried morning pages in my morning routine. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I made no plans for a day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 20:16


    In this week's episode, I lived a day without a to-do list. Sometimes, we all need a day to do things that make us happy. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmaill.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I played Catan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 12:45


    In this week's episode, I played Settlers of Catan for the first time. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I got my COVID-19 booster shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 14:32


    In this week's episode, I get my Moderna booster! Find COVID-19 vaccine information at https://www.vaccines.gov/. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We drove a Tesla

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 21:22


    In this week's episode, Philip and I drive the Tesla Model 3 but make it Christmas themed. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I cleaned my work room

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 11:26


    In this week's episode, I finally organized and cleaned my work room after neglecting it for several months. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I followed a cookbook recipe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 13:57


    In this week's episode, I followed a recipe from Food52's cookbook for pasta with yogurt and caramelized onion. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I tried a paint by number

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 12:10


    In this week's episode, I try a paint by number to close out the weekend. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I made macarons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 14:24


    In this week's episode, I make pistachio macarons from scratch. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow us. on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We went to Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 19:12


    In this week's episode, my mom, sister, and I take a trip to Chicago. Tune in to hear why we decided to take the trip, our favorite and least favorite moments, and the story of how my mom gave a guy her number. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow on instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I took a day off

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 15:21


    In this week's episode, I take a day off work to take care of my mental health. Sometimes work is hard and we need to take care of ourselves. Tune in to hear how I fed my body and soul. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com and follow me on Instagram @somethingnew.pod. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I went to a Jonas Brothers concert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 16:39


    In this week's episode, I spontaneously go to a Jonas Brothers concert with my friends. They played all the hits and I felt young again. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I made polymer clay jewelry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 15:46


    In this week's episode, I try my hand at making polymer clay jewelry. Will this be the start to my own smol bidness journey? Stay tuned! Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I started hot yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 18:28


    In this weeks (late) episode, I buy a membership to a local hot yoga studio. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I deleted all of my social media apps

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 13:50


    In this week's episode, I delete all my social media apps. I was clocking in 1.5 hours weekly just on social media alone and I decided to change things up a bit this week. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I took myself out on a date

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 12:44


    In this week's episode, I took myself out on a date after school. If you ever want to feel special, plan a special day for yourself! Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    An asian snack food taste test & mukbang

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 18:16


    In this week's episode, Philip and I try Asian snacks that we always see but never had. WARNING: There are food/eating noises in this episode, so if that makes you uncomfortable, don't listen! Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I got the Dyson airwrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 17:08


    In this week's episode, I tried the Dyson airwrap for the very first time. Tune in to hear my un-sponsored thoughts. Spoiler alert: I freaking love it. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We cracked an unsolved mystery case

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 17:42


    In this week's episode, 6 of my friends and I play the Unsolved Case Files Murder Mystery Game and crack the case. Tune in to see what great detectives we are. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We went to a minor league baseball game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 11:21


    In this week's episode, we go to a Durham Bulls game with some of our friends. Front row seats in the shade, baby! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We went back to school IN PERSON

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 14:57


    In this week's episode, I go back to teaching fully in person with all students and staff. What a glorious day - awkward silences, icebreakers, and all. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We started teacher work days IN PERSON

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 16:02


    In this week's episode, I go back to school for teacher work days before students come back into the building. Tune in to hear my thoughts and headspace. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I visited Maryland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 14:14


    In this week's episode, I visit my friend Annie in Maryland. Join us for shopping, soup dumplings, and Twilight (yay Team Edward). Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    I painted my own mug

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 14:15


    In this week's episode, I paint my own ceramic mug with friends. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

    We went to Cabo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 27:44


    In this week's chatty episode, Philip and I take a trip to Cabo for our honeymoon. Tune in to hear about the best parts and the not so good parts. Share your something new at somethingnewpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingnewpod/support

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