Heart2Heart Pod: Recent Episodes
Tina Chow
Heart2Heart Pod is a safe space where two brave souls have honest, vulnerable conversations to connect & heal their hearts.
Today, I share my hustle journey over the last decade and how I have evolved over the years, taking better care of my well-being and learning to embrace self-acceptance. I share my experiences with overcoming burnout, managing multiple side hustles, and being in the cocoon stage of healing. Tune into my final episode of the pod as I reflect on the lessons learned through this passion project!
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Side Hustle Tips: Becoming a Freelance Writer | https://bit.ly/3FnfW9w
Embracing Solitude: The Cocoon Stage of Healing | https://bit.ly/3uV21WR
Business Heartwide Podcast: The Courage Story of Tina Chow | https://bit.ly/3IxWvfK
Becoming BKYL: Defining Yourself w/ Tina Chow | https://spoti.fi/3V2ckCX
Let's Connect:
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
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How has adulthood evolved for you from your 20s into your early 30s? Today, I bring on one of my most hilarious friends, Anna, to chat about navigating adulthood while being on very different paths, and advice we would give our younger selves. We also discuss how we maintain long-distance friendships, our numerous fun collaborations (such as co-founding Young at Heart), and what real self-compassion means to us. Tune in as we share the story of our meaningful friendship and offer helpful tips on practicing self-compassion regularly!
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YouTube | https://youtu.be/VH7dAUS4Cbw
Blog Post Collab:
11 Women Share Self-Care Tips for a Healthy Mind, Body & Soul | https://bit.ly/4a0qEB6
Let's Connect:
Anna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-koshy/
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
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Have you ever embarked on a life-changing trip that shifted your energy and outlook on life? Today, I invite you to join me as I reflect on my visit to Korea seven years later! I share the invaluable lessons I've drawn from the trip, what I discovered about myself, and how I've been feeling at home within myself since then. Special thanks to my friends who contributed their thought-provoking questions for this solo episode. Let's dive in for an adventure, my fellow curious wanderers!
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Let's Connect:
5 Fun Ways YOU Can Get Paid to Travel! bit.ly/46HZAVp
Tina's Instagram: www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Blog: www.tinadventures.com
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Welcome back to KoreaTalk! This mini-series is about two former expats’ experiences living and teaching in South Korea. In our final episode, my American co-host Wesley and I share why we left Korea and how we coped with experiencing reverse culture shock and post-travel blues upon returning home. Tune in as we share what life’s like after Korea – and the many adventures we anticipate ahead!
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YouTube | https://youtu.be/_IFRUrkZTiw
Blog Posts:
Turning Reverse Culture Shock into Positive Change | https://bit.ly/3sQrUS5
Now and the Unknown | https://bit.ly/320E2Eg
Let's Connect:
Wesley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/wthp68
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
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Welcome back to KoreaTalk! This mini-series is about two former expats' experiences living and teaching in South Korea. In this episode, my American co-host Wesley and I reflect on our experiences teaching summer and winter camps. We also share our favourite memories and tips for first-time teachers! Tune in as we share our humourous stories and practical advice for those interested in living and working abroad!
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Blog Posts:
Is Teaching Abroad For You? | https://bit.ly/3o524IL
4 Important Lessons That I've Learned From TEFL | https://bit.ly/3HdQhQa
Teachers of the World | https://bit.ly/3ub3Pby
Let's Connect:
Wesley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/wthp68
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
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Welcome back to KoreaTalk! This mini-series is about two former expats' experiences living and teaching in South Korea. In this episode, my American co-host Wesley and I talk about our experiences teaching English to elementary, middle, and high school students with our co-teachers. Tune in as we share our humourous stories and practical advice for those interested in living and working abroad!
YouTube | https://youtu.be/6RhTGm09nMk
What's It Like to Teach English for the First Time? | https://bit.ly/3o51nzu
4 Important Lessons That I've Learned From TEFL | https://bit.ly/3HdQhQa
Is Teaching Abroad For You? | https://bit.ly/3o524IL
Teachers of the World | https://bit.ly/3ub3Pby
Let's Connect:
Wesley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/wthp68
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
Welcome back to KoreaTalk! This mini-series is about two former expats' experiences living and teaching in South Korea. In this episode, my American co-host Wesley and I talk about all things Korean: staple foods, k-pop, k-dramas, k-beauty, holidays, festivals and must-see destinations. Tune in as we share our humourous stories and practical advice for those interested in living and working abroad!
YouTube | https://youtu.be/dChsWm_ZIFs
Blog Posts:
An Eye-opening Experience Teaching in South Korea | https://bit.ly/3bKL3NQ
Let's Connect:
Wesley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/wthp68
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
Welcome back to KoreaTalk! This mini-series is about two former expats' experiences living and teaching in South Korea. In this episode, my American co-host Wesley and I talk about the top activities and destinations in South Korea. Wesley shares some of the most popular districts in Seoul and how magical it is in Jeju island. Meanwhile, I share a list of fun activities and my experiences relaxing at the jimjilbang (public bathhouse), rocking a hanbok, and hiking the tallest mountain in South Korea. Tune in as we share our humourous stories and practical advice for those interested in living and working abroad!
YouTube | https://youtu.be/YMh6CZgA3ZA
Blog Posts:
How Working Overseas Changes You | http://bit.ly/2G16DMZ
An Eye-opening Experience Teaching in South Korea | https://bit.ly/3bKL3NQ
Let's Connect:
Wesley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/wthp68
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
Welcome back to KoreaTalk! This mini-series is about two former expats' experiences living and teaching in South Korea. In this episode, my American co-host Wesley and I share more about our culture shock experiences and life in Daejeon. We talk about the top areas to explore in Daejeon and tips on how to make the most of your experience in a foreign country. Tune in as we share our humourous stories and practical advice for those interested in living and working abroad!
YouTube | https://youtu.be/H6ynHu3JkxM
Blog Posts:
There's Something About Living Abroad | https://bit.ly/3k0IoEr
An Eye-opening Experience Teaching in South Korea |https://bit.ly/3bKL3NQ
Let's Connect:
Wesley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/wthp68
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
Welcome back to KoreaTalk! This mini-series is about two former expats' experiences living and teaching in South Korea. In this episode, my American co-host Wesley and I share our culture shock experiences. We talk about our struggles during the first few weeks in Daejeon, the honeymoon phase, and everything from how we were approached by local Koreans to navigating our way around the city. Tune in as we share our humourous stories and practical advice for those interested in living and working abroad!
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YouTube | https://youtu.be/9QNpUCHYI0g
Blog Post:
3 Challenges of Working Abroad | https://bit.ly/3gWoxDG
Finding the Bravery to Live Abroad |https://bit.ly/3fAHtXN
Let's Connect:
Wesley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/wthp68
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
Welcome to the first episode of KoreaTalk! This mini-series is about two former expats' experiences living in South Korea. My American co-host Wesley and I share our EPIK (English Program in South Korea) adventures back in 2016. We talk about why we decided to teach abroad, the application and interview process, and what to expect during orientation week. Tune in as we share our humourous stories and practical advice for those interested in teaching and living abroad!
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YouTube | https://youtu.be/X3PuW4qoZmc
Resources:
EPIK Program | https://www.epik.go.kr
TaLK Program | http://www.talk.go.kr
Korvia | https://www.korvia.com
OnTESOL | https://ontesol.com
Blog Posts:
An Eye-opening Experience Teaching in South Korea | https://bit.ly/3bKL3NQ
Finding the Bravery to Live Abroad | https://bit.ly/3fAHtXN
15 Brave Humans Share Advice They’d Tell Their Younger Selves (Collab w/ Wes) | http://bit.ly/33hAX1c
Let's Connect:
Wesley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/wthp68
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! In part two of the Mental Health & Therapy series, I invite my friend Sarah, an ambassador for the Not Myself Today program with CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association), to speak with us. In this episode, we dive deeper into our experiences with therapy and what we learned throughout the process. We also share personal advice and mental health resources for those seeking professional help. #EndtheStigma #GetReal
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YouTube | https://youtu.be/_JtNZ7q4_tA
Resources:
EAP: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/occupational-health-safety/employee-assistance-services/employee-assistance-program.html
Bounceback:
https://bouncebackontario.ca/
MindBeacon:
https://info.mindbeacon.com/freetherapy
Wellness Together Canada:
https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
IASP or Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program:
https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/ontario-structured-psychotherapy-osp-program
BetterHelp w/ WIRTH Hats Foundation:
https://wirthhats.com/pages/the-wirth-hats-counselling-program
https://www.betterhelp.com
Blog Posts:
Seeking Professional Help? The Impact of Therapy | https://bit.ly/3yoiVIY
15 Brave Humans Share Advice They’d Tell Their Younger Selves | http://bit.ly/33hAX1c
Let's Connect:
Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/0soulpainter0/
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! In this two-part series, I invite my wise friend Sarah, an ambassador for the Not Myself Today program with CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association), to speak with us. In this episode, we share our experiences with managing our mental health and prioritizing inner work through therapy. We open up about the various challenges and benefits that mental illness poses in our lives, as well as the do's and don'ts in supporting others with mental illness. #EndtheStigma #GetReal
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YouTube | https://youtu.be/_JtNZ7q4_tA
Resources:
EAP: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/occupational-health-safety/employee-assistance-services/employee-assistance-program.html
Bounceback:
https://bouncebackontario.ca/
MindBeacon:
https://info.mindbeacon.com/freetherapy
Wellness Canada:
https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
IASP or Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program:
https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/ontario-structured-psychotherapy-osp-program
BetterHelp w/ WIRTH Hats Foundation:
https://wirthhats.com/pages/the-wirth-hats-counselling-program
https://www.betterhelp.com
Blog Posts:
Seeking Professional Help? The Impact of Therapy | https://bit.ly/3yoiVIY
15 Brave Humans Share Advice They’d Tell Their Younger Selves | http://bit.ly/33hAX1c
Let's Connect:
Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/0soulpainter0/
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
Who are the empowering women in your life? How can you be an ally for Asians and #StopAsianHate? In this episode, I invite my empowering friend Willa to join me in a deep conversation about women who uplift us and our own personal struggles as women. We also speak up about the rise in Asian hate crimes which has heavily affected us and our Asian communities. Join us as we share our thoughts, feelings, and experiences with harassment and racism.
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46:40 on Anti-Asian Racism
YouTube | https://youtu.be/2KyGluWafkM
Blog Posts:
Women Empowerment (Why We Need a Community of Supportive Women) | https://bit.ly/39WGejL
Women Who Lead - Ellen Li | https://bit.ly/3yQqGZJ
15 Brave Humans Share Advice They’d Tell Their Younger Selves (Collab w/ Willa) | https://bit.ly/33hAX1c
StopAsianHate:
https://www.stopasianhate.info
https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate
https://stopaapihate.org
Let's Connect:
Willa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwillado
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
What is something you learned in 2020? What do you hope to achieve in 2021? In today’s episode, my beautiful friend Karen and I reflect on the year 2020 and share an experience that hurt us and what we gained from it. We also talk about some personal and professional goals for the new year and how we will stay organized and motivated. Hold us accountable, friends!
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YouTube | https://youtu.be/WrdxzLevYlM
Blog Post Collab:
11 Women Share Self-Care Tips for a Healthy Mind, Body & Soul | http://bit.ly/2ROFeWd
Let's Connect:
Karen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kps_eats/
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
In this episode, I invite my beautiful friend Anita to dive deep into the topic of cultivating self-love, what it means to us and how we're taking care of ourselves mentally, emotionally, and physically during the pandemic. We also share an experience where we felt we lacked self-love and the actions we took to love ourselves more. Let this be a friendly reminder to take care of you.
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YouTube | https://youtu.be/sjijRIM4KU4
Blog Posts:
5 Ways to Practice Self-Love | https://bit.ly/34OYHMG
3 Months in Quarantine: A Transformative Period | https://bit.ly/2BmMGm2
11 Women Share Self-Care Tips for a Healthy Mind, Body & Soul | http://bit.ly/2ROFeWd
Let's Connect:
Anita's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kesshuns
Tina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website: https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message
Welcome to Heart2Heart Pod! In this episode, I introduce my podcast: what it's about, the inspiration behind it, and my goals for it. Thank you everyone for all the love and support!
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Tune in on Anchor, Spotify, Apple podcasts & more!
YouTube | https://youtu.be/wqOHvIpGiJM
Let's Connect:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_tinadventures
Website | https://www.tinadventures.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heart2heartpod/message