Nuggets of Life with Juliet: Recent Episodes
Juliet Chuang
A safe and comfortable space with short digestible episodes about big life moments, small life moments, and everything in between.
I never planned or expected to become a certified personal trainer in my life, but here I am today. An episode about why I decided to become certified, what the process was like, and things I've learned.
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Mentioned in episode:
NASM podcast with Rick Ritchie https://spoti.fi/3zPb4qs
NASM podcast episode "What exactly is the butt-wink?" https://spoti.fi/3K19jek
NASM podcast episode "Overactive & underactive muscles" https://spoti.fi/33npUbw
Sub-Reddit r/gymsnark https://www.reddit.com/r/gymsnark/
Instagram @soheefit https://www.instagram.com/soheefit/
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I took a hiatus from creating content in the latter half of 2021, but I feel ready to create again. What should you expect? Listen and find out.
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It's been 2 weeks ~ so quick catch up to where I've been, how I've been doing, and this fear setting exercise that I wanted to share with y'all 2 weeks ago. I know that it'll be a lot more helpful for people who frequently lose sight of their goals and resolutions (that's me). I'm going to schedule another fear setting session with myself before 2021 is over. How about you?
My K-pop Wikis:
- BTS
- MAMAMOO
- ATEEZ
Fear Setting by Tim Ferriss
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Question of the episode is: What is success to you?
mentioned in the episode
36 questions - how to fall in love with anyone
AsianBossGirl podcast episode "ep 130 From Stylist to Business Mogul, to Owner of Bümo: The Evolution of Chriselle Lim" Apple & Spotify
Tim Ferriss blog post "Fear-Setting: The Most Valuable Exercise I Do Every Month"
Terrible, Thanks for Asking podcast episodes: "Kari (part 1): Aaron" Apple & Spotify and "Kari (part 2): Sloan" Apple & Spotify
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@JoelakaMaG on Twitter:
"Honor your journey and honor the season you're in - you don't have to judge it, like it. Heck, you don't even have to love it. We honor it by being present for whatever is here, knowing that whatever is here, whether heavy or heavenly, is only here until it no longer is."
mentioned in the episode
PODCASTS - all links to Spotify, but also available on Apple Podcasts
- Throughline “Afghanistan: The Center of the World”
- Self Evident: Asian America’s Stories “No Child Left Behind (by Re:Work)”
- AsianBossGirl “132: Wedding Guests Do’s & Dont’s”
- What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law “56 - Shadow Docket”
- If you like What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law, check out "Radiolab Presents: More Perfect"
- Fleurish Podcast “‘Whitney Simmons: It’s a Beautiful Day to Be Alive’ Opening Up about Something She Never Has Before!”
TV SHOWS & NETFLIX
- Sixth Sense (Korean variety show)
- Hometown Cha Cha Cha (Korean drama on Netflix)
- 100 Days My Prince (Korean drama on Netflix)
- Man in Love (Taiwanese movie on Netflix)
background music
- Grace Chiang - midnight
- Reggie San Miguel - Getaway
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My next guest for Off the Rails is my friend Ivanna Slim! I am excited to share bits of our conversation because she is an eloquent speaker, a super thoughtful person, and has a very strong and grounded energy about her that I love to be around.
In this episode, we talk a little bit about our own personal finance journey and I ask her how she would teach young kids about money. Ivanna is a first-grade teacher.
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I feel fully rested after a month of unemployment! A slower episode on how I've been feeling, and small random topics.
Music by Gil Wanders - Welcome Back
mentioned in the episode
- Business Logic - ep 3 Jeff Weinstein of Stripe on owning your career
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings trailer
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I visited my first national park in Alaska: Glacier Bay National Park! It was only a couple days but it was so healing for the soul. In this episode, I talk about:
Why getting to many of Alaska's national parks is hard Tlingit, the Indigenous people of the Glacier Bay / Juneau region A very immigrant attitude on travels (that I am not ashamed of, for the record) Getting my first Junior Badge at a national park Another way to explore Glacier Bay National Park: sea kayaking! A podcast that you should check out: Missing in Alaska
mentioned in the episode
Still With You by Jungkook of BTS Listen to episode 23 of my podcast The history of Glacier Bay National Park - NPS (from Costco) Seeds of Change - organic quinoa & brown rice with garlic Check out "Denali" highlights from Vasu Sojitra on Instagram Listen to the podcast "Missing in Alaska" on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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My family and I took a trip to Juneau, Alaska in June 2021 with the main purpose of visiting Glacier Bay National Park. I talk a bit about what we did while hanging out in Juneau, how different it is from my previous trips to Alaska, and some audio clips taken when I was there.
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Mentioned in the episode:
- Video of Nugget Falls
- My newsletter about Alaska
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Music by Citrus Avenue - That Warm Glow - https://thmatc.co/?l=84E6E30F
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I wanted to say a lot more in this hodgepodge, but I got way too caught up in what I was saying. This time I talk about what plans I have for myself now that I am unemployed, and unreleased cut from my Off the Rails conversation with Deepa (episodes 17 and 20).
Will share other things on my Instagram story throughout this week!
My Instagram @anuggetofchuang
My YouTube channel @ Nuggets of Juliet
My newsletter on Substack
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Articles on what's happening in Afghanistan & women:
- Huffpost: Malala Yousafzai ‘Deeply Worried About Women, Minorities’ As Taliban Takes Kabul
- Yahoo! News: The Taliban have already taken some Afghan cities. In them, women 'are like prisoners.'
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I recorded voice notes throughout this week before I left my job and entered funemployment. (Hopefully it's fun... that's still to be determined.) In this episode, you'll hear: my nerves and excitement throughout my last days at work pivotal moment of my life and how that's changed who I am more insight to why I decided to leave my job without the next big thing lined up yet random moments of life while exercising with friends
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My Instagram @anuggetofchuang - I have a podcast episode coming up that I would love your input on!
My YouTube channel @ Nuggets of Juliet - I've got lots of videos coming up soon that I haven't gotten to in the last 2 years
My newsletter on Substack - bi-monthly newsletter about other shenanigans I'm up to
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In this episode, Deepa and I talk about homelessness, not wanting our own children, how money is both necessary to fix the problems of the world but also what caused a lot of the issues, me hating on influencer merch, how being digital also harms the environment... we just needed to vent.
According to Need, a 99% Invisible 5-part podcast series: https://99percentinvisible.org/need/
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Listen to part 1 of this series if you haven't yet.
In this episode, I continue sharing the questionnaire I send to friends who want to talk about personal finance. Then I do a brief overview on what you need to know about 401(K)s, IRAs, brokerage accounts, and HSAs as well as GIVE A VERY IMPORTANT ONE ITEM CHECKLIST FOR YOUR FINANCES!
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Compound interest calculator AKA investment growth retirement calculator - leave rate of return at 7%, which is the number most frequently used by personal finance nerds
The Indicator from Planet Money podcast episode: The 401(K) Turns 40
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My personal finance journey is a long and windy one, but what's helped is finding a community of people who want to talk about money with me. In case you don't have one, here I am! Let's get uncomfortable and talk about money.
Budgeting tool: https://www.youneedabudget.com/
Nerdwallet is a good place to start to research credit cards (and many other money things).
Book I recommend: "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" by Ramit Sethi
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Part 1 of Off the Rails conversation with my friend Deepa Patel. We talk about how we became friends, her wild late owl nights and how that's actually something she wants to change, and also learn about the sleep timer on apps like Spotify and Audible.
The book Deepa talks about is called "Tiny Habits" by B.J. Fogg.
Check out the previous Off the Rails conversation I had with my friend Michelle Hamano here: part 1 and part 2.
What tiny habits are you trying to build? Let me know by sending me an audio message...
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A video from my YouTube channel is called Nuggets of Juliet - https://youtu.be/A-KVLm4SMbY
My Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anuggetofchuang/ My IGTV series called "Papa Chuang" - https://bit.ly/3x5MMVV
Article about May Lee, who is one of my inspirations, called "How a Past Filled With Racist Experiences Made Me an Accidental Activist" - https://nextshark.com/anti-asian-assaults-racism-may-lee/
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What has been your scariest travel experience? I want to know! Drop me an audio message (find out how in the link below)
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I've been really enjoying future self-journaling for some time now because I feel like it gives me a sense of peace and control. So I share what it is and how you can start.
AsianBossGirl episode 117: Doing "The Work" with Jenn Im https://spoti.fi/3xQGvia
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— about this episode —
I share some gems that I found while going through my emails.
Polina Marinova Pompliano, creator of The Profile
- Hanlon's Razor
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (newsletter)
- Brandon Stanton, creator of "Humans of New York" (YouTube)
- "7 Mentally Tough People on the Tactics They Use to Build Resilience" (YouTube)
Sahil Bloom, creator of The Curiosity Chronicle
- The ELI5 Razor
- Munger's "Rule of Opinions"
- Taleb "Look the Part" Razor
- Buffet's "Rule of Holes"
- Buffet Reputation Razor
- Eisenhower Decision Matrix
This American Life - 740: There. I Fixed It.
https://spoti.fi/2UlxXkt
Journey to Launch - 219 An Introduction to Cryptocurrency: What You Need to Know if You Want to Start Investing in Crypto with Dr. Hans
https://spoti.fi/3k1FaBd
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Check out part 1 of this Off the Rails conversation if you haven't yet: https://spoti.fi/3xBPVxP
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Welcome to a new segment called "Off the Rails", where the conversation follows our curiosities.
First up is my friend Michelle Hamano! In part 1 of our conversation, we cover:
- how we became friends
- music and podcasts that we are into these days
- what locations we have in our weather and world clock
- future dreams
- what we have wasted money on
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Mentioned:
(band) The Backyardigans
(podcast) Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness - #193 What’s It Like To Make Triple Axel History? with Mirai Nagasu
http://www.earwolf.com/episode/whats-it-like-to-make-triple-axel-history-with-mirai-nagasu/
(podcast) I Weigh with Jameela Jamil - Jane Fonda
https://spoti.fi/36eMm4P
(podcast) AsianBossGirl
(podcast) Brené Brown podcasts: Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead
(podcast) Unraveled: The Stalker's Web
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Continuation of stories from my favorite solo travel spot: Vieques, Puerto Rico.
If you haven't listened to part 1, go and listen to episode 9 of this podcast.
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— about this episode —
TOPIC 1: Mount Baldy
I am severely sunburnt from hiking Mount Baldy, the highest peak in Los Angeles County, but I did it! Mount Baldy is part of the Six-Pack of Peaks in Southern California, which is a training regimen for a through-hike of the John Muir Trail.
sixpackofpeaks.com/socal
TOPIC 2: Vieques, Puerto Rico
My favorite place on my solo travels in 2018.
Picture is of the mojitos the size of my face (I said margaritas in the episode, I meant mojitos). Got REAL drunk off of that.
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about this episode
Topics I cover:
~ transition periods & feeling grounded
~ checking in on your 401(K)s
~ What is Your Rich Life?
~ recommended "I Will Teach You to Be Rich" by Ramit Sethi
~ & sending you love 🙂
let's connect
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— about this episode — Last part on this mini-series about what I think makes a strong relationship!!
Other content related to relationships:
(1) AsianBossGirl podcast - episode 119: That’s My Best Friend, She a Real Bad B! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SmvUvX
(2) Song “Best Friend” by Saweetie & Doja Cat: https://spoti.fi/35Jz7J7 Featuring Jamie & CHANMINA: https://spoti.fi/3h1QvOg
(3) Anna Takahama on Instagram @mymoneybeliefs about outgrowing people IGTV: https://bit.ly/3d6m1d4
(4) Anna Akana - 3 Red Flags in a Friendship YouTube: https://youtu.be/kbV_ZCz7SCs
(5) Ariel悄悄對你說 | Ariel‘s Whisper - EP5: 不要害怕主動! 放開心胸交朋友吧! How I Build Friendships (雙語BILINGUAL) YouTube: https://youtu.be/doGpp3Dk7mk
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— about this episode — This episode is a continuation of the series “What makes a strong relationship?” Part 2 is titled "All Relationships are Different, and That Is Okay". I talk about the 3 truths in relationships, and share a couple of Instagram posts that really hit home for me. My YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3cYmqya +++ @nedratawwab A little secret from a therapist: Relationships introduce you to yourself. Everyone you choose to be in a relationship with reflects who you believe you are, what you need to learn about yourself or resolve. In relationships, you can learn what you want more or less of. If you are aware, you can learn to overcome, shift, and become more of yourself. Repeat after me: Relationships teach me about myself. With each moment, I have a choice in who I am and who I want to become.
Signs that you might be ready to end a friendship:
You died spending time with your friend You constantly feel annoyed with your friend You’ve changed, and the relationship doesn’t fit who you are You avoid your friend’s calls/texts You’re reluctant to share any good news (or any news in general) with them You no longer have anything in common You’re tired of setting boundaries and not having them honored You’re no longer getting what you need
A little secret from a therapist: It hurts when the people you want to be seen by are your friends or family. No matter how hard you ry to show them who you are or how you’ve changed, some will see you based on what they want to perceive. Your job is to stop trying to convince people to see you differently. Accept that they are unwilling to shift their perspective. They have all the information they need to change their minds about who they think you are. Repeat after me: I know who I am. I can stop trying to convince others to see me differently. +++
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— about this episode — This is a 3-episode series on what I think makes a strong relationship. In part 1, I talk about focusing on myself and my identity (and you should focus on yourself) and why I really do not care what people (including my friends) think about me.
THE TWEET THAT STARTED IT ALL @TaariqIsmail In Arabic, there are 12 levels of friendship. Most of our 'friends' are level 5 or below, and many of us don't have a single level 12 friend. Here are the levels: 1. Zameel - someone you have a nodding acquaintance with 2. Jalees - someone you’re comfortable sitting with for a period of time 3. Sameer - you have good conversation with them …this is where things get serious 4. Nadeem - a drinking companion (just tea) that you might call when you’re free 5. Sahib - someone who’s concerned for your wellbeing … now we’re in the real ranks of friendship 6. Rafeeq - someone you can depend upon. You’d probably go on holiday with them 7. Sadeeq - a true friend, someone who doesn’t befriend you for an ulterior motive 8. Khaleel - an intimate friend, someone whose presence makes you happy 9. Anees - someone with whom you’re really comfortable and familiar 10. Najiyy - a confidant, someone you trust deeply 11. Safiyy - your best friend, someone you’ve chosen over other friends 12. Qareen - someone who’s inseparable from you. You know how they think (and vice versa)
OTHER PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS 1) AsianBossGirl - episode 117: Doing "The Work" with Jenn Im 2) Terrible, Thanks for Asking - From the Edge
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There is not much to say about this episode except enjoy the sounds of Chicago's subway, in-flight announcements, and plane landing in Los Angeles. Cheers!
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— about the episode — Recorded while taking the red line & the brown line trains to Loba Pastry + Coffee in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago AND at my Airbnb in Chinatown. Episode image is of Cloud Gate, a symbol of Chicago. Let me tell you, this episode is an emotional roller coaster. But let's start off with trying this coffee shop I have heard so much about in Chicago.
— song recommendation — artist: BTS song: Mikrokosmos
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— about the episode — I share my good experience at the Department of Motor Vehicles. It feels weird to say that I had a good experience at the DMV. Then I wanted to share more about how I think the podcast will go & some ideas for topics. Lastly, I recommend a bunch of podcast episodes that I have enjoyed listening to recently. Please send some audio messages, topic ideas, anything :)
— podcast episode recommendations — [1] The Moth Radio Hour: “Kidneys, Undergarments, and Cabbies” https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aY7Sj7dDEhYsMUU0AqJNs?si=-UyfD7zIT_S8FwO_olmN0Q [2] TED Radio Hour: “Jen Gunter: Body Talk” https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rM9TQlqNTyuzcf33UVEAT?si=5381c9e1693c42e3 [3] This American Life: “Good Grief” https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GkdWCrse1uUaQBP2ngGHz?si=4413e031b62444dd [4] Radiolab: “The Rhino Hunter“ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZpG89sT47byEKygSdls4k?si=4961b5de489243c1 [5] Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel: “The Ten-Year Plan with Debbie Millman” https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Bl6j5LkD79K22HxfpBglo?si=XwaZMAp2QUee0qPD-IUqGA [6] The Experiment https://open.spotify.com/show/64nFJEu758qByG5l6kqg6F?si=lbIKKBRjRgyq7X3zvdIoKw
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This episode was recorded while walking and talking on my way to brunch at S.K.Y. in Chicago. Episode cover art is a mural art located in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. ——— Covering Chicago neighborhoods & restaurants that I really enjoy
Chinatown: Cermak-Chinatown train station, Ping Tom Memorial Park Pilsen: S.K.Y. (American restaurant) Ukrainian Village: Kasama (Filipino restaurant) Bucktown Wicker Park Logan Square: Giant (American restaurant)
Keke Palmer on Instagram @keke
What questions do you have about Chicago? Or what's the most embarrassing moment you've had?
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:) image: baby Juliet
Welcome to Nuggets of Life with Juliet! That's me - I'm Juliet.
This podcast is filed under the "Personal Journals" category cause that's exactly what it will be. I imagine this to be a safe and comforting place where you can catch a breath or feel less alone in this crazy world and whatever it is going on in your life.
You can expect each episode to be less than 15 minutes long and cover a wide range of topics - this IS called Nuggets of Life after all. I already see myself recording on my travels like I am right now, through big life moments like deciding where to move next, and other things that are on my mind like personal finance, dating, cool product packaging. This podcast is like a microscope into my brain on the daily and it is wild in there.
My one ask for you who is listening: send me audio messages! It could be in response to something I am talking about, or some random thing that you're thinking about - I welcome the interaction and randomness. There will be a link to send these audio messages in each episode's show notes.
So if this is the kind of vibe you wanna roll with, please subscribe to wherever you are finding this podcast!
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Recorded near a window in my Airbnb in Chicago's Chinatown. Image is of a dresser in the room I am staying in with lopsided panels. It really bothers me.
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Introductory episode to me and my podcast, and that is why it is 0. I haven't even gotten to the good parts of what this podcast could be cause I gotta take care of the admin work for the podcast first. where I am who I am my vision for this podcast my asks of you, the listeners: send me audio messages!
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My YouTube channel:
74 Philippines
89 Taiwan
222 New Mexico
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