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In this episode, we celebrate half a year of the Millennial Notebook Podcast at 25 episodes in! Thank you very much for listening to our podcast and laughing with us all throughout the past few months of Season 1! As we cap the first season, we talk about some of our favorite episodes and recommend which ones you should check out if you're new to the channel. Here we also give you an idea of what recording the podcast was like for both of us and what kinds of episodes did particularly well.

• Season highlights, favorite moments, & things we enjoyed talking about
• Behind the scenes & how it was for both of us
• Episode analytics and what worked well
• Life updates
• Things we’re excited about for Season 2

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Emily brings in a special co-host for this episode - her partner Jono - to share the tale of how they met and how their relationship blossomed, turning them into high school sweethearts and the dynamic duo they are today. Although Emily has told her story before, Jono gets a chance to spill the beans with his perspective of the story. Followed by wonderful insight into what Jono has thought of Millennial Notebook so far and his thoughts listening to the podcast.

Jono is not on social media, but you can get glimpses of him on Emily's Instagram stories from time-to-time:

www.instagram.com/iamprettyawesome_

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NOTE: Sorry about the audio in this one guys, its a little bit echo-ey.

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Dating is hard as it is, so imagine how much harder it is for introverts! Introverts expend energy by spending time people, so dating can be an extra strenuous task when there’s work, family, friends, all all sorts of other social obligations to attend to. Here Stella gives some quick tips to navigate the dating scene as an introvert without burning out from the grind. Hopefully these tips make dating a much smoother experience for you if you’re an introvert looking to date around!

Topics:

• Talking and getting to know to them first
• Not overfilling up one’s schedule
• Setting / establishing your own pace and see if it works with the other person
• Setting boundaries
• Talking about common interests

Links:

Carl Jung's Theory On Introverts & Extroverts

https://sproutsschools.com/carl-jung-introverts-extraverts/

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Fear of failure is something many of us experience and is surprisingly more common than people would think. Although fear in healthy amounts can serve us well because its primary purpose is to ensure our survival, it can also be debilitating once it gets out of hand and can eventually affect our lives in more ways than we had originally imagined. Emily & Stella have had their own experiences with fearing failure, and here in this episode they talk about their experiences with it, as well as what to do in order to overcome the fear of failure.

Topics:

• Fear of failure: phobia name Atychiphobia
• Common signs and symptoms of fear of failure
• Personal experiences & what to do to learn how to overcome the fear of failure

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Online dating can be tough, but it's much tougher when you're faced with people and situations that make the experience much more painful than necessary... Whether you're new to online dating, a veteran in the space, or just curious as to what the disasters are like in this platform of dating - you've come to the right podcast! Grab some tea and enjoy all the crazy disaster stories Stella has for you in this episode!

Topics:

• Difficulties of traditional / offline dating
• Ghosting
• Online vs Reality
• Narcissists
• Catfishers
• Liars, fakers, or simply just not accurate with their profile description
• Non-disclosure

Links:

Biological Anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher Answers Love Questions by Wired

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYgImG1CKo

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Mental illness and disorders can be difficult to talk about, but we believe that in talking about them - especially our own stories - we may somehow be able to contribute to removing the stigma around the topic and hopefully eventually normalize it. Here in this episode, we do a deep dive into our experiences and talk about the possible issues that contributed to our struggles with mental illness. Hopefully through our stories, we can show others that anyone can be dealing with their own mental health issues, that it's not something to be ashamed about, and that you're not alone in dealing with them if you are also going though your own struggles.

Topics:

• Emily's mental health journey: Anxiety, Depression, Neurodiversity, Executive Function Disorder (ADHD)
• Stella's mental health journey: Anxiety, High Functioning Depression

Links:

63 Things To Do On A Bad Mental Health Day

https://www.wildwomenontop.com/inspiration/63-things-to-do-on-a-bad-mental-health-day/

International Suicide & Emergency Hotlines

https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines

Find A Helpline

https://findahelpline.com/

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Mental health disorders and illnesses are very real, and the way people experience them can be as unique as every individual person going through them. Although more people are talking about this important topic, unfortunately there is still some stigma associated with it, making it very difficult for people to open up about it or get help. Here we talk about mental health struggles, figuring out when to ask for help, finding ways to be able to talk more about our experiences, and hopefully cope with them better.

Topics:

• Mental health disorders & illnesses come in all shapes and sizes
• Mental health and when / how to get help
• How to become more comfortable talking about one's own experiences
• How to help someone with mental health disorders & illnesses
• How to cope with mental health disorders & illnesses

❤️ In loving memory of Cara B. ❤️

Links:

Mental Health Disorder Facts & Statistics by Hopkins Medicine

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/mental-health-disorder-statistics

Mental Health & When To Seek Help by Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/mental-health/art-20044098

9 Tips for Finding the Right Therapist

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-find-a-therapist

63 Things To Do On A Bad Mental Health Day

https://www.wildwomenontop.com/inspiration/63-things-to-do-on-a-bad-mental-health-day/

International Suicide & Emergency Hotlines

https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines

Find A Helpline

https://findahelpline.com/

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Imposter syndrome is often experienced by many of us, but not a lot know how to overcome it or help someone who may be going through it. The "fake it till you make it" mindset has probably gotten us through some situations, but there may come a time when it just doesn't work anymore and you're left being very anxious about what's to come. Stella and Emily have had their own experiences on the topic, and here they share the ways in which they've learned to cope with the symptoms and manage the feelings that come with impostor syndrome.

Topics:

• Signs and symptoms of imposter syndrome
• Imposter syndrome & neurodivergence / neurodiversity
• How mental health can affect its symptoms
• Imposter syndrome in relationships
• Tips on how to overcome and manage imposter syndrome

Links:

Imposter syndrome facts by PR Newswire

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/imposter-syndrome-affects-65-of-professionals-new-study-finds-301295516.html

Impacts of impostor syndrome on female graduates by Milkround

https://www.milkround.com/recruiter-advice/how-imposter-syndrome-is-affecting-female-graduates

Dealing with imposter syndrome by HubSpot

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/impostor-syndrome-tips

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Saving money is key to living a stable and fulfilling life, and in this episode we explore how we can save for big goals like a house, travel, a car...basically anything one may be keen on investing in for the future! With the current economy and all the ads that we're exposed to on a daily basis, saving money is becoming harder and harder despite our best efforts. We share here some tips on how we've successfully saved our money and hopefully they help you too!

Topics:

• Remind yourself of your goals to keep you motivated to save
• Mark dates on the calendar and cross off the days until you get to your goal
• Put money into a separate savings account
• Make sure it's an achievable goal given your particular timeline
• Set aside money for both short term expenses and long term goals
• Avoid the malls - both offline and online
• Putting off the purchase or sleep on it first before spending on it
• Explore concepts practiced in minimalism

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Dating can be tough, and it's gotten even harder for plenty of us trying to find someone during the tech boom when we're presented with so many options to meet people. From awkward silences during the date to not knowing what to do in order to either keep the relationship going or end it - the problems seem endless in an already much complicated activity. There are many ways to make the process much smoother though, and Stella has years of experience (lol) and plenty to share on the whole experience of dating so you won't have to go through what she did!

Topics:

• The 5 Love Languages
• Some dating quick facts
• Getting over last relationship and getting physical
• How to start dating and not make it feel so awkward?
• How to ask someone out on an app?
• How to say not interested?
• How to keep him / her interested?
• How to not get attached?

Links:

Dating Statistics by Business Of Apps

https://www.businessofapps.com/data/dating-app-market/

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Freelance jobs are becoming increasingly popular nowadays thanks to technology and its increased accessibility for both freelancers and companies needing specific skills. With the volatile economy, decreased job stability, inflation, and comparatively lower salaries, it's no wonder many are looking to supplement their current jobs through freelancing. This episode gives a broad overview of all the things you need to know to get your foot in the door in this exciting realm of freelance!

Topics:

• Freelancing quick facts
• When and why do people usually start to freelance?
• How to start freelancing
• Best sectors to find freelance jobs
• How to get and find your first / new clients in freelance
• How much to charge and pricing
• Freelance full time
• How to manage your time and energy

Links:

Freelance Facts

https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/interesting-facts-about-freelancers/

How To Set Freelance Rates

https://www.upwork.com/resources/how-to-set-your-freelance-rate

Emily Clearwater

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Kōwhai Fan Fest Instagram

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In an effort to share a bit more about our personal lives outside of the more serious topics we often talk about in the podcast, we'll sporadically release fun and light episodes under the "Getting To Know Stella & Emily!" mini-series! We hope these episodes help you get to know the people behind the microphones a bit better! Episode 14 gives you a peek into our hobbies and routines - all the fun stuff we do outside of work.

Topics:

• Emily

• Art, design, sewing, and personal projects

• Movies, TV, and anime
• Gaming - Horizon and Don’t Starve
• Ice skating, biking, and physical activities
• Meal prep

• Traveling

• Kristel

• Gym - weight lifting

• Traveling
• Reading
• Gaming - used to!
• Finding thrilling stuff to try (paragliding, skydiving, bungee jumping)
• Spending time at cafes

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Many people experience work stress, anxiety, & burnout, and since we're not typically taught what to do and how to recover from either, many are left clueless and often end up completely depleted. Stella herself has gone through immense pressures at work, and as a result has suffered from burnout and anxiety that has left her bedridden and depressed at some point in her career. In this episode, she shares her experiences and tips on how she overcame it all and came out even stronger.

Topics:

• Root causes of Stella's stress, anxiety, & burnout

• Tips on what to do and how to recover from burnout

• Set boundaries

• Mental self check ins
• Ideally getting some “me time” before work
• Getting enough sleep

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Work can come in waves, and sometimes work doesn't come at all and you're left wondering what to do about it. Emily struggles with this problem quite often and she shares what she does to deal with feeling bored at work and how to handle the boredom.

Topics:

• What to do when bored at work

• Do stuff that looks like work

• Do some work on the side
• Listen to podcasts and music
• Asking for more work

• Talk to your boss

• Therapist recommendations

• Thoughts on not moving up the career ladder
• Emily’s personal solution

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In Part 2 of Millennial Problems, we talk about the constant struggle to find a healthy work life balance amidst the hustle culture that has been normalized in recent years. Although having the drive to succeed is a wonderful quality, we discuss where the line should be drawn - especially when the internet makes us so accessible to almost every single person in our social circle and we make less and less time to recover from it all.

Topics:

• (1:02) Ice breaker! Our skincare routines
• (9:12) Working in the tech boom where your time can be monopolized by companies 24/7
• Work/life balance
• Hustle culture
• Leisure guilt

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This episode is a two-part series on Millennial Problems, and here in Part 1, we focus on the financial struggles many of us face due to the current economical situation. We also talk about how we've been coping, as well as how these issues ultimately have caused many of us to shift the way we act and think about our future.

Topics:

• (00:40) Discussion on Love Is Blind US Season 2 SPOILER ALERT
• (13:07) Millennial financial struggles forcing majority to make difficult choices on what to forgo
• Some choosing between having children or a more comfortable life
• Inflation and how salaries have mostly stayed the same
• The inability to afford a house when the right to shelter is a basic human right
• Being compared to the Boomers and Gen X-ers who have gotten it much easier on the economic-end

Side Notes:

• Baby Boomers: 1946 to 1964
• Gen X: 1965 to 1980
• Gen Y or Millennials: 1981 to 1996
• Gen Z: 1997 to 2012

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Learn about how to start going to therapy, what to expect, how often should you go, and the answer the question: is it any good? Personally, therapy holds a special place in our hearts - most especially because it has helped us get through some of the toughest moments of our lives so far. We hope this discussion helps you find the courage to start therapy if you feel like it could be for you, too.

Topics:

• When and why we decided to go to therapy
• Current struggles and diagnosis (ADHD & High Functioning Depression)
• The experience of ADHD & High Functioning Depression
• What to expect, is it good or useful, and how it's helped us
• The stigma still around therapy but how far we've come in reducing it
• How to start therapy, how often should you go, how many sessions and how long does it take?
• How much does it cost and choosing to prioritize your health

Links:

International Suicide & Emergency Hotlines

https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines

Find A Helpline

https://findahelpline.com/

9 Tips for Finding the Right Therapist

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-find-a-therapist

63 Things To Do On A Bad Mental Health Day

https://www.wildwomenontop.com/inspiration/63-things-to-do-on-a-bad-mental-health-day/

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As two working Millennial women in their late 20's, Emily and Stella talk about the many obstacles in their career including dealing with the gender pay gap, worries about having children in the future, and their take on women's future in the workplace.

Topics:

• Thoughts on Love Is Blind Japan
• Gender stereotypes from our home countries
• Expectations on us as women and how we feel about them
• The gender pay gap
• Do we think things will eventually change?
• Our choices as working women

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Millennial Notebook Episode 8 on Youtube

https://youtu.be/B1W-BTYzKz0

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Everyone loves a fun story, and we have plenty! Story Time is a mini-series in the Millennial Notebook podcast that highlights all the fun bits of life! Episode 7 gives you a peek into what a night out in Tokyo, Japan is like.

Topics:

• Emily’s night before at an Okinawan restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo
• Met at Shinjuku Station and the crazily packed last train madness
• Night club with doof doof music
• Dingy and dirty bathroom
• 24-hour 7 Eleven convenience store stopover
• Picking up a cute girl (lol)
• Chinese food for breakfast

• Tips for a great night out:

• Bring friends and keep track of each other to stay safe!

• Have a pre-game session to save money
• Have a filling dinner prior to drinking (something oily and carbs)
• Stick to one kind of alcohol if possible - avoid mixing!
• Know your alcohol tolerance
• Eat oily food and carbohydrates after drinking to sober up
• Drinking a tall glass of water before sleeping and after waking up to prevent hangovers

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Millennial Notebook Episode 7 on Youtube

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Long distance relationships can be tough, and many of us struggle on what to do when faced with such a situation. Emily herself has gone through several periods in which she had to deal with maintaining a relationship long distance, and through these experiences, she's learned several ways on how to deal with it all and overall even find the positives in the physical separation.

Topics:

• Emily’s long distance relationship experiences
• Long distance relationship struggles
• How to deal with a long distance relationship
• The positives of a long distance relationship
• Emily’s current relationship situation

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Millennial Notebook Episode 6 on Youtube

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Stella talks about dating in Japan as a foreign woman and shares her experiences to give you an idea of what it's like dating as a foreigner in the Land Of The Rising Sun. Learn about the best dating apps and sites for foreigners in Japan, the various ways you can attempt to meet people, and hear some personal stories on dating as a single lady in Tokyo!

Topics:

• How can you meet people in Japan?

• Dating apps and sites

• School or work
• Clubs or bars
• Speed dating

• Matchmaking companies

• What it’s like dating Japanese guys

• The struggles of dating as a strong lady in a patriarchal society and working around those expectations and values
• What it's like trying to date foreign men in Japan as a foreign woman

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Millennial Notebook Episode 5 on Youtube

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A tell-all about living in Japan and how life in Tokyo is like! Find out how to get a visa in Japan and see what your options are in getting to stay long-term in the land of sushi, ramen, anime, games, and all that is wonderful about this beautiful country.

Topics:

• Why we chose Japan
• Japan visa options
• What did we think before coming to Japan and then after living there? (Expectations vs Reality)
• Life in Japan as a Student vs Traveller vs Employee
• Recommendations and advice

Links:

Visa Options (Work or Long-term Stay)

https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/index.html

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Millennial Notebook Episode 4 on Youtube

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A discussion on the female body, women's body image, and the various expectations on women in relation to their own bodies. Stella & Emily talk about how it was like for them growing up as young ladies with varied expectations on how they "should" look, how these pressures affected their self esteem, and ultimately how they've attempted to shift away from them in order to feel more at home in their own skin.

Topics:

• Women's bodies and expectations from the perspective of our countries of origin
• What’s the norm, and what was the typical expectation of how women "should" look?
• Our personal experiences
• What pressures do we feel from society at large?
  • How do we manage and deal with these issues now?

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This episode explores how to deal with being an introvert and how to make friends! As two introverts themselves, Emily and Stella know very well the struggles of socializing and the various awkward moments that oftentimes come with it. Learn how to overcome the various problems one may encounter as an introvert and overall be more social!

EDIT:

Sorry everyone, we mispronounced Jung in this episode. Jung is supposed to be pronounced as "yoong." Our sincerest apologies for this, we'll do our best to avoid name pronunciations next time!

Topics:

• Definitions of introversion and extroversion
• What do you identify as? Where is your arrow in the introvert vs extrovert scale?
• Having a pre-prepared “script”
• Finding topics that interest you and going for those
• Asking questions first can give leeway for you to just sit back and listen
• Finding ways to move out of a conversation
• Body language
• Recharging before and after is very important

Links:

Introvert vs Extrovert as defined by C.G. Jung

https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/extravert-and-introvert.htm

Introvert or Extrovert by Emily Esposito

https://medium.com/taking-note/introvert-or-extrovert-heres-how-to-boost-your-productivity-94fce2d1c39

4 Types Of Introverts by Psych2Go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNKQYjsxgPU

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Millennial Notebook E2 on YouTube:

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Stella and Emily are two millennials with plenty of stories to share! Episode 1 gives a light intro of the Millennial Notebook podcast and what it will be about, as well as more info on the hosts of the show.

Topics:

• Where we grew up and where we’re living now
• Where we met and first impressions of each other
• What we do for work
• What we do for fun and hobbies
• Our dreams for the future

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Emily’s Cosplay Event “Kōwhai Fan Fest”:

https://www.instagram.com/kowhaifanfest/

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