Suck it Up

In this episode, we played the card game We're Not Really Strangers. As a friend group of 10 years, this game was definitely interesting to play. Join us to find out if we're not really strangers... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this conversation, we discuss how COVID-19 has impacted our first year of college and ways we can re-engage ourselves after distance learning ends. The struggle is real but hang on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion and cases of violence, abuse, and rape. The rape case begins at 22:01 minutes and ends at 28:34 minutes. In this episode, we are joined by one of our close friends, Faith Thao, to discuss the issue of anti-Asian hate crimes. It is so important to have these conversations and spread awareness. Act now. Stop Asian hate. Action Items: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ Sources: https://secureservercdn.net/104.238.69.231/a1w.90d.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Press-Statement-re_-Bay-Area-Elderly-Incidents-2.9.2021-1.pdf https://www.voanews.com/usa/race-america/hate-crimes-targeting-asian-americans-spiked-150-major-us-cities https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-03-05/anti-asian-crimes-harassment https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/25-percent-asian-american-youths-racist-bullying-n1240380 https://time.com/5938482/asian-american-attacks/ Specific Cases We Talked About: https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/video/5254321-elderly-man-dies-following-unprovoked-attack-in-san-francisco/ https://news.yahoo.com/grandmother-64-robbed-1-000-213216433.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90aW1lLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANbi_amoodw_hXc7TF_xkGyVHAaJqwAkGr48yKylQJiKNUdC9E0frQZION4kViRQkRYKOsq8o9cSxSBzeOir7I0VkPDMq1It8AkHIkKeQ8L1RY8zIRFgoAqD7V9hwWZhkXQ6mXZQWRGugRq4Z1LdFBTf0aEV_QiB11O0fkYuMT9f https://secureservercdn.net/104.238.69.231/a1w.90d.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Press-Statement-re_-Bay-Area-Elderly-Incidents-2.9.2021-1.pdf https://www.wisn.com/article/two-teens-charged-with-killing-sexually-assaulting-woman-in-washington-park/35464409 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello and welcome to episode 5 of our second season! This season, we are focusing on growth and self-love so what better way to do that than to talk about where we are now in our self-love journey! In this episode, we discuss what we want to let go of and the ways we are going to achieve it. Keep up with us this season in our self-love journey! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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"What keeps you up at night?"  Some questions will be difficult to answer more than others however, that doesn't stop Blossom from having a good time as she talks about topics such as her past-self as she finally takes the time to discuss about it.  Let us know what keeps you up at night.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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We are so excited to be back! To kick off season two, we will be dedicating one episode to each of us to help you get to know us even better. Join our conversation as we explore Nari's perspective on various topics. These topics include overthinking, family responsibilities, and mindset. Can you relate to Nari? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Creating a podcast is not easy. There's more to it than just talking. Join us in our last episode of the season as we share four lessons that we learned from starting our own podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sticking to a routine in the morning may be a struggle for most of us. In this episode, we go over how our mornings begin and share goals to help motivate us to make new healthy habits for the day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Now that we have started to get into the hang of things, come catch up with us! With COVID-19 and us being first-year college students, we share our thoughts and feelings about our first few weeks of college and our everyday lives and how we maintain a positive experience while navigating through this situation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Communication, comprehension, compassion, compromise, commitment, and certainty. In this episode, we talk about the 6 C's and how they can play a role in maintaining a healthy relationship within not only romantic relationships but also platonic relationships. We also talk about the red flags to look for in unhealthy relationships and how to recover from such an experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If we ran a Hmong fast-food chain, what would we sell? What is even considered Hmong food? Join our conversation as we discuss these questions and talk about our favorite Asian foods such as papaya, pho, khaub piaj, and of course, rice with water. In this episode, we also mention some of our favorite places to get Asian food and drinks in Saint Paul, Minnesota so please be sure to check them out and support these small businesses. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we talk about COVID-19 and its impact on the Hmong community. We share stories of encountering microaggressions in person and blatant racism on social media. We also touch on the way the U.S. government is handling this pandemic and how it perpetuates the distrust many Hmong people have about the American healthcare system. The stories that are shared in this episode are not only our own, but also the stories of many other Hmong people in the community including our parents, grandparents, cousins, and friends. COVID-19 Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/ https://www.who.int/ https://www.theseadproject.org/resources/covid19/ https://www.ramseycounty.us/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-information

As we transition into college, we reflect upon the experiences that have brought us to this very moment and made us who we are. In this episode, we speak about our biggest motivators, study strategies, and advice we would give to our younger selves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we are joined with Sanya and Darid, co-hosts of the podcast Wonderful Things, to speak about how they navigate their intersectional identity as queer Southeast Asians. We touch on topics such as the division within the Asian race, division within self-identities, and of course, the Model Minority Myth. Listen to Wonderful Things: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gruUPyHLHeYUZEhZR8lUz?si=LUhe8JU8RHaf8FH_AEf4Rw Follow Wonderful Things on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonderfulthingsoffical

What makes a man a man? Is having a skincare routine feminine? How important is the role of a father in a child's life? Join us in this episode as we tackle the topic of Toxic Masculinity with our guests: Ywjpheej, Manjit, and Eudan. This episode's sponsor: Anchor Download the FREE Anchor app or visit Anchor.fm to get started on your podcast today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

According to a research done in 2010 by the Wilder Foundation, 40 to 85 percent of Hmong people have experienced some kind of diagnosable mental health disorder compared to 20 to 26 percent of the general U.S. population. In this episode, we are joined with Kao Kia Lee, a rising high school senior, to talk about her experience battling with mental illnesses. Mental Illness is a difficult topic to talk about but it's an important one. No matter what you're going through, you are not alone. It is okay to seek help. If you or anyone you know are experiencing any mental illness symptoms, please reach out to: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Hotline: 1-800-662-4357 Samhsa.gov www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml This episode's sponsor: Anchor Download the FREE Anchor app or visit Anchor.fm to get started on your podcast today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Growing up as Hmong children, we were told many superstitions that prevented us from doing things such as combing our hair at night, setting fruits on the table with our meals, and calling babies cute. Do we believe in these odd sayings? In this episode, we discuss all that and more! This episode's sponsor: Anchor Download the FREE Anchor app or visit Anchor.fm to get started on your podcast today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have been spending a lot more time with our family members and reflecting on all the platonic relationships in our lives. In this episode, we talk about our relationships with our parents, friends, siblings, and more! Skip Intro? 1:00 Podcasts to help educate you about race, racism, and Black history: The Stoop: https://open.spotify.com/show/68pMSb4dzcYCIAluKCXPk8?si=c9fucPFhSISW2a2DnL7b-A Code Switch: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bExJ9JQpkwNhoHvaIIuyV?si=1blOhe7rTriBpouaPd-2Kw About Race: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RNwASBcNjuK4tuqdaXzBn?si=zkB4WRrXTzewB6CE4rwppw 1619: https://open.spotify.com/show/7j5MhJCMBvOjF1Asi9LPLX?si=hFGwotKiRq2z_UmWs-Offg Pod for the Cause: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qh0S4WzTJIXuZJkTXfv4M?si=HAAvr5ybTOmelkPdPDS2Dg This episode's sponsor: Anchor Download the FREE Anchor app or visit Anchor.fm to get started on your podcast today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Short term, long term, short distance, long distance… Relationships are hard! How important is comfortability in a relationship? Should you go into college as a single pringle? What are the challenges of dating outside the Hmong community? Listen to hear our thoughts. This episode's sponsor: Anchor Download the FREE Anchor app or visit Anchor.fm to get started on your podcast today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! As graduates ourselves, we commend y'all for all the hard work and dedication that you have put in all these years. We did it! In this episode, we discuss our experiences as Hmong women in the American education system. This episode's sponsor: Anchor Download the FREE Anchor app or visit Anchor.fm to get started on your podcast today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What are the Hmong people? WHO are Hmong people? What country are Hmong people from? How did Hmong people end up in the United States? And now that we are here, what are we up to? In this episode, we will be discussing all these questions and more! This episode's sponsor: Anchor Download the FREE Anchor app or visit Anchor.fm to get started on your podcast today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hmong parents raise their daughters to be good wives, but never teach their sons to be good husbands. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of gender roles and sexism within the Hmong community. What are the different gender roles? Why are dowries still a thing? Why is there a fight to be the perfect nyab (daughter in law)? This episode's sponsor: Anchor Download the FREE Anchor app or visit Anchor.fm to get started on your podcast today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Suck it Up Podcast! This is a trailer of what we have in store for you. We are excited to have you join us and cannot wait for you to hear what we have to say. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes that will be released on June 1st, 2020!