Full Circle: Recent Episodes
Arlene Nguyen & Georgia Cato
A weekly podcast about two gals navigating the world and embracing identity as Asian-Canadians. Join us as we come full circle with our thoughts. Listen to us chat about the ups and downs of life, school, career, relationships, etc. Look forward to future guest appearances from our community and their unique perspectives!
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We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Another season in the books! Following tradition, we wrap up this season with another tipsy Q&A. We talk about turnoffs, pranks, how we felt about this season, and somehow go on a tangent about finance, making 100k, and retiring by 25. Thank you for another wonderful season <3
We answer questions like:
- What’s the craziest thing you’ve done while drunk?
- Have you ever had a crush on a boss or a teacher?
- What's a big turnoff for you?
- What are you most afraid of in a relationship or friendship?
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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In this episode, we bring back Melissa and Newton to do a random Q&A but make it... Vietlish??? Vietlish, Vietnamese-English, is when Vietnamese speakers incorporate English words into their sentences. In this case, we sprinkle Vietnamese into English sentences.
We surprised each other with fun questions such as:
- What do you think about before falling asleep?
- If you were to create your own Holiday, what would it be?
- What's on your bucket list?
- What's your alter-ego's name?
...and more!
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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In this episode, we play You & Us by Flux + Folk (@fluxandfolk) Created to spark honest conversations — in parked cars, or in the middle of long road trips. For after dinner during the holidays, or over breakfast on a Tuesday. For people you have known all your life, or for people you want to know for the rest of your life.
We answer questions like:
- What aspects of your cultural beliefs do you admire and want to preserve? What needs improvement?
- Do you think it is important to move away from where you grew up in order to grow as a person?
- What happened during your most recent favourite day?
- Do you think we can get away with committing a crime together?
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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Georgia's first solo episode! Listen in to hear a short snapshot of Georgia's brain in writing this poem, and how she answers the theme "What's Your Slice?"
Episode Outline:
- Nasamit ti Biag (Sweet Life)
- Why she wrote this piece
- How and why she got into writing
- Sliced Mango Collective
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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Did we peak in high school? Was it better or worse than Euphoria? 5 years later, we reunite with our long-time friend Josh, and reminisce on high school memories. We discuss everything from insecurities, confidence, cringe moments, and the idea of perception. High school was a time; the popularity system, the hierarchy of cliques, and an interesting introduction to race. Did our expectations match reality? Tune in to hear some crazy stories about graduation, the party bus, after prom, the infamous ask.fm, our biggest struggles and how we’ve grown over the past 5 years.
Episode Outline:
- Did you enjoy your high school experience and what would you rate your experience out of 10?
- Multiculturality & popularity system in terms of race and hierarchy
- Do you have any cringe moments that you wish never happened?
- The era of ask.fm, tumblr, and Facebook
- What was your worst year of high school? Which grade?
- Expectations versus the reality of big moments like graduation and prom
- What was the biggest struggle you had in high school that you think you'd overcome?
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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thank, u next! Going through a toxic friendship & breakup is tough, how does one define the “best friend” label? Arlene and Jim share how they’ve dealt with shit-disturber energy, possessive best friends, one-way relationships, and defensiveness in toxic friendships. They come full circle and talk about how it ended, and what they’re learned from the sendoff. Everything from jealousy, anger, spite to envy vs greed and its vindictive nature, it all comes down to listening to your gut feeling, intuition, and to others you trust. Do they pass the ~vibe~ check?
Episode Outline:
- Spill the tea! What happened?
- Differentiating a toxic vs a healthy friendship
- 10 Signs Your Friendship Is Toxic
- What was one thing that your friendship with them taught you?
- Now that they’re not in your life anymore, do you ever miss them? Or feel like something is missing without them?
- Do you think you were toxic too? Is it possible to be in a toxic friendship but not be a toxic person?
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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What do I keep doing that keeps hurting? What did the people who raised me teach me about love? When was the last time I remember being mean to someone? Deep, but not all that deep. Join Arlene and Georgia as they play the Self Reflection Edition Kit of We’re Not Really Strangers. They talk about having high expectations of others, insecurities, and love languages. From memorable purchases, toxic traits, to unhealthy relationships, this one covers a lot; boundaries, what we’re growing into, and our current happiness level. Tune in to hear their answers to some of these reflective topics.
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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Relationships are not easy. PERIODT. So Arlene and Melissa are here to share their advice and hopefully make loving someone AND YOURSELF a little bit easier.
Note: Our advice is not applicable for those in toxic and abusive relationships.
Helpline: https://www.awhl.org
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Episode Outline:
- Do you believe in soulmates? Why or why not?
- What do you think is your toxic trait in a relationship?
- Do you have any advice on how to stop being so controlling in a relationship?
- Have you ever felt that you’ve “settled”?
- Self-conscious about your relationship? What’s your advice?
- What is the difference between setting a boundary and manipulating?
- What is your opinion on setting expectations?
- Why do you think “trusting your gut” in a relationship isn’t always helpful? For example, when a friend says “maybe you should leave”, what do you think about that?
- What do you do when you’re not feeling attracted to your partner? How do you better respect and feel more attraction towards your partner?
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/full-circle3/message
This week, we were tasked with reflecting and predicting, and each wrote a letter to our future selves about life, career, relationships, kids, and maybe even buying a house?! Full of raw emotion, we get candid and share our honest thoughts and feelings while writing the letter, and where we see ourselves at 30, 40, 50, and even 65. The general theme of this episode is realizing how open and receptive we are to the future and that feeling healthy mentally, physically, spiritually is all we can ask for. A unique listen, tune in to hear a perspective from 22-year old Georgia and Arlene.
Episode Outline:
- Georgia’s letter to her future self
- Arlene’s letter to 30-year-old self
- Our thoughts and feelings writing the letters
- Reading old journal entries
- Where we see ourselves at 30, 40, 50, 65
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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Happy New Year y’all, and welcome to the start of another season! We’re starting off our 4th season discussing the dangers of fatphobia and the importance of body inclusivity with our good friend, Jerlyn Brutas. We touch on using the word “fat,” our experiences with body discrimination, the intersectionality of fatphobia, and its presence in the healthcare system. Is it okay to call someone fat? Tune in to hear our thoughts! We hope you enjoy this episode & we’re so excited for what’s in store for season 4.
Episode Outline:
- Background on the dangers of body positivity
- Have you experienced discrimination based on the size of your body?
- How we grew up seeing sizes, changing rooms, and fashion
- Is it okay to call someone fat?
- What’s wrong with “I’m not fat. I have fat”
- How do you think fatphobia intersects with different identities? (different cultures, queer identities, etc) & expectations as a non-binary person
- Navigating comments from family
- Healthcare professionals & why BMI isn’t the greatest indicator of health
- What do you think we can do to create a body-inclusive society?
Take a Weight Implicit Association Test to assess your biases!
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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Wrapping up season 3, we’ve decided to continue the tradition by ending the season a little tipsy with a drunk would you rather. We also share some of our recent life lessons and what has been on our minds these days. From finding comfort in knowing that people grow apart, setting boundaries, being an empath, to how listening is a lot more difficult than speaking - we pretty much brain dump everything into this episode. We end by sharing how we feel going into our last school year EVER (for now lol).
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Homer Said by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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We can’t believe we’re almost at the end of Season 3!!! To wrap up this season, we have a fellow podcaster, creator of “I’m In My Twenties?!”, two-time recipient of the Asian Podcast Awards, Meg, to help us reflect and reminisce on our podcasting journey! In this episode, we both share how it was like to start a podcast, funny moments from recording and advice we wish we knew before we started. We are so incredibly grateful for the memories we’ve made with our guests, the lessons we’ve learned and all the heart-warming messages we’ve gotten from our listeners. Cheers to episode 29 and many more episodes to come!! <3333
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Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Homer Said by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/full-circle3/message
Where is the line? In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Iyke, who shares and discusses her experience with cultural appropriation. Jennifer talks about how Black culture has been appropriated, laying your edges, the history behind braids & cornrows, and how colonization & slavery have brainwashed us. We also try to differentiate appropriation and appreciation when it comes to Asian food and culture. From Guccis’ use of a Sikh turban, misuse of the Japanese aesthetic, to Kacey Musgraves wearing an Ao Dai WITHOUT the pants, how long are we going to let these things slide? We end the episode with some Do’s/Don’ts of Cultural Appropriation from The Atlantic. Respect the culture and do your research because cultural exchange is important.
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Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Homer Said by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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We can’t believe we are entering our final year(s) at UBC! It’s been a rollercoaster to say the least but we are so grateful for our university experience. Crazy parties, long night study sessions, naps EVERYWHERE, free food events etc. it’s crazy and it's all coming to an end so soon. In this episode we reflect on our fondest moments we’ve shared and also our most awkward moments...We give advice to precious 1st year students on how to overcome the hardest year of uni and MORE.
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Homer Said by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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Having privilege means we grow up with the ability to forget about aspects of who we are. We go on about our lives easily because we represent the majority demographics of our society. If we don’t stop and think for a second to recognize the ways that we are privileged, this can hurt the people around us. In this episode, we discuss the ways that privilege does or does not show up in our lives and how to speak up on behalf of those without it. We hope you take from this episode that people with privilege are highly effective when it comes to influencing change.
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Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Homer Said by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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The motherland. This one’s all about the first time visiting the Philippines and culture shocks, with Georgia’s cousins, Leah and Jessica! Leah talks about excitedly meeting family for the first time with her broken Ilocano, the windy roads from Manila to Cagayan, and hearing the national anthem in church for the first time. Jessica recalls the first time she visited during Christmas and carolling with other kids to her most recent trip - from clubbing in Makati to surfing in La Union. We all share our stories from how we dealt with the heat, food poisoning, brownouts to the various modes of transporation and EDSA traffic. We also discuss culture shocks - the skin whitening and having to cover up. Where do we want to visit next? Lots of laughs in this one!
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Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Homer Said by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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Key club! You may know it as a service organization or that one high school club with screaming teenagers telling everyone how they felt. In this episode, we catch up with two of our closest friends, Veronica Vivero & Ria Bains from Key Club, and discuss how it shaped us, but also touch on how it introduced impostor syndrome at a young age. We also dive into other leadership roles, work experience, and what we learned from these positions in terms of career. Did we always know what industry we wanted to go into? Tune in to find out!
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Homer Said by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
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In this episode, we talk about the documentary ‘The Social Dilemma’ and how social media impacts mental health. The film goes into depth on how social media’s design is meant to nurture an addiction, manipulate people and governments, spread conspiracy theories and misinformation. Our featured guest is our long time bestie, Newton! Coming from a design & UX/UI perspective, Newton shares how he thinks the generation is shifting towards positive change when it comes to social media. Oftentimes, all we hear are the negative impacts of social media. In this episode, we discuss the positive impacts that wouldn’t have existed without the advancement of technology and social media. We also share our healthy (and not so healthy) habits when it comes to setting boundaries with social media. Do detoxes work? Tune in to find out!
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Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Homer Said by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
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Mental health is often stigmatized, especially in Asian cultures. We’ve invited Rachel to join us in this discussion and share her knowledge as well from a spirituality and enlightenment perspective. We talk about going to therapy, talking to our parents about our mental health, different aspects of spirituality, and comparing religion to spirituality.
Disclaimer: some of the topics mentioned today surrounding mental health may be triggering. If you or a loved one is affected by mental illness please do not hesitate to seek help.
Indigenous Mental Health line - 1-800-588-8717
BC Mental Health Line - (no area code) 310-6789
24/7 Canadian Suicide Prevention Line 1-833-456-4566
Follow Georgia (she/her), a Filipino-Canadian, & Arlene (she/her), a Vietnamese-Canadian, as they share and discuss their thoughts on various topics from an Asian-Canadian perspective and try to come ~full circle~ Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Homer Said by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
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We are BACK and BETTER - welcome to season 3! To start off the new season and to close out pride month, we are talking about sexual orientation. And as we can’t speak to this topic personally, we’ve invited Jim to join us and share his perspective, stories, misconceptions, and the nuances that come with being Filipino and LGBTQ+. Jim talks about his coming out story and doing the WORK.
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Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Homer Said by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, commonly known as colonial Vancouver.
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Come celebrate with us on our LAST episode of season 2! Can you believe it’s already been 20 episodes? In this one, we sip on red wine and some Stoli and ask each other 5 burning questions. From reminiscing about the women’s bathroom at the club, one-sided friendships, our favourite episodes to juicy Tinder stories, we reflect on the past 20 episodes and the start of our podcast journey.
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Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Benji by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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With the rise of Asian hate crimes and violence against Asian women around the world, it’s time we start talking about the nuances of race and bring more awareness around Asian fetishization. Asian women in the western world are frequently fetishized, seen as commodities, are hypersexualized & stereotyped to be submissive, obedient, and compliant.
Part 1: What do you need to know about Asian fetishes? What is the history behind it?
- American-led wars in Asia introduced US military bases and created local sex industries.
- We’re often portrayed as hypersexual side characters for men's pleasure in Hollywood which reinforces a lot of harmful stereotypes such as “Dragon Lady” and “Lotus Flower.”
Part 2: Fetish vs Preferences, White Fever and Dating Stories, Our Experiences
- Reducing Asian people to only their race completely ignores the multi-faceted nature of the person themself and the complexities of each ethnic group.
- Being called “exotic” and “oriental” and the problem behind “we would make beautiful mixed babies” and recognizing white fever.
Part 3: What are the solutions?
- Take more systemic approaches beyond supporting Asian businesses and reposting infographics. If we continue to overlook these acts, they will likely happen again.
- Recognize the root of these fetishes, continue these conversations, learn the nuances of race, gender, and how they all intertwine.
Articles referenced:
Here's how pop culture has perpetuated harmful stereotypes of Asian women
The history of fetishizing Asian women in Orientalist tropes
Yellow Fever: The Problem with the Sexual Fetishization and Exotification of Eastern Asian Women
Learn more about Anti-Asian violence:
Anti-Asian Violence Resources
GoFundMe Stop Asian Hate resources:
Stop Asian Hate: What You Can Do To Make a Difference
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Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Benji by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
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This week we talk all things self-care. Not just bath bombs and candles, but taking care of your mental health, especially during a pandemic. We also have a very special guest with us on this episode, one of our close friends from high school, wrapping up her degree at UBC in sociology, meaning she is very much equipped and can help us navigate today’s topic. Lily!
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Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Benji by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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In this episode we are diving into the topic of GIRL BOSS. It’s a mainstream phrase so you have definitely seen it everywhere!! “You go boss babes!!” “SHE-E-O” “Manifest your life as a girl boss!!” etc. What feels and seems to be encouraging and motivational, these messages actually have negative connotations and underlying consequences. Similar to our first episode of this season where we talked about Subtle Asian Trais, it all had good intentions when it first came to be. However, things can get nasty and real fast too when you just go along with it and don’t ask any questions…
Title: @StacyFernandezB
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Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Benji by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
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Probably the most chaotic episode to date. Tune in to hear about Georgia and her roommate, Megan, reminisce on their time at McGill and living in Montreal. From move-in day first year to moving into an apartment together, we cover the two years of living together. Navigating life away from home is tough, there’s a long list of pros and cons, but looking back - University life outside of academics and the people you meet really make up the entire experience. Listen to us talk about getting involved in our undergraduate society (DHNUS), why we always carried around Tupperware, our thoughts on the program, the infamous cooking lab, comparing the East vs West Coast, nightlife in Montreal, and Quebecois slang. We also share juicy roommate stories and rant about messy dorm kitchens and bathrooms… IYKYK. And the big question: would we would ever do it again?
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Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Benji by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/full-circle3/message
TW: Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating Content & Body Dysmorphia
Time to break down diet culture. Even if you’ve never heard of this term, you are probably very familiar with the diet culture environment. You see it online, in conversation with your friends, and especially in Asian family settings. But it’s important to actually understand what it means in order to stop it from potentially taking over your life.
Disclaimer: These are our personal opinions based on our experiences and our background in nutrition, we are not licensed professionals. For professional advice, please speak to your dietician or family doctor.
Part 1: What is Diet Culture?
- Promotes the idea that there is an “ideal body shape”
- Found everywhere: apple cider vinegar, keto diets, detox teas, etc.
- Society conditioned us to be obsessed with what we eat and what we look like in order to achieve “happiness” and causes an abundance of consequences
Part 2: Our Experience With Diet Culture
- Georgia discusses body confidence and her eating habits
- Arlene shares her ED story and how it affected her mental health
Part 3: Why It's Important & How to Combat Diet Culture
- Plays a major role in perpetuating eating disorders, weight stigma, and fatphobia
- Try not to categorize food as “good” and “bad” and understand that different foods provide different nutrients
- Practice eating intuitively, listening to your body cues and mindful eating
Articles referenced & informative resources:
What Is Diet Culture? The Fuck It Diet ®Christy Harrison - Intuitive Eating Dietitian, Anti-Diet Author, & Health at Every Size Advocate - Food Psych ProgramsFree Method Nutrition
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Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Benji by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/full-circle3/message
So what makes a man, A MAN? Is it that they NEVER cry? Always getting BUFF at the gym? Showing DOMINANCE through violence? Ahh yes, the world of toxic masculinity. Toxic masculinity has lead us to believe that these stereotypical traits of a man is what makes them “alpha”. In this episode, we interview Arlene’s coworker, Bernie Liu, to get the real scoop on what he REALLY thinks of his own kind. We dive into his honest thoughts on what it’s like being a man and what we can all do to promote healthy masculinity instead.
Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Benji by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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We thought we would change things up this episode and see what happens when we just TALK. No expectations, no points to cover, no rules, no script, just 100% genuine conversation. Without giving too much away, you can expect the topics to range from crazy period stories to the men population dying off??? As you can see, the sky is TRULY the limit when there are no boundaries for Arlene and Georgia.
Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Benji by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/full-circle3/message
On this episode we’ll be talking about our current inspirations. Inspiration is that feeling inside you that makes you want to try new things. It gives you hope inside and makes you see the world differently. If it's powerful enough, it can persuade you to do anything. Sometimes the person who inspires you could be a political figure, or a celebrity or even your parents. It could be anybody. Who is the top person that comes to mind?
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Hosts - Arlene & Georgia
Music - Benji by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/full-circle3/message
A new year: back to school, back to work, and a FRE$H new season. Welcome to season 2! In this episode, we dive into the term “boba liberalism” and why Subtle Asian Traits can be problematic.
Part 1: What is Boba Liberalism?
- A sweet, popular thing. Not very offensive. All sugar, no substance. We define the term and provide some Canadian political context.
- Our take on the term and our experience with Asian student clubs at University.
Part 2: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Subtle Asian Traits
- Facebook group with almost 2 million members, famous for memes and posts mostly based on the experiences of Asians from Western diasporas.
- Posts tend to echo the same message, everyone’s personality trait is loving boba, excelling academically, having tiger parents, being forced into the medical field, the toxic parenting, loving raves, anime, kpop, etc.
Part 3: Call to action!
- Find your own way of dedicating your time to activism, whether that be starting initiatives or just simply donating and volunteering.
- Advocate and fight for change beyond “boba.”
Articles referenced:
How Bubble Tea Became a Complicated Symbol of Asian-American Identity
Why I Hate Subtle Asian Traits
The Rise of Subtle Asian Traits, Should It Still Exist?
Interact with us on Instagram at Full Circle Podcast! We welcome all feedback, questions, and topic suggestions. Contact fullcirclepodcastx@gmail.com for business inquiries.
Hosts - Arlene & GeorgiaMusic - Benji by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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We’ve made it to the LAST episode of season 1 and we can’t believe it’s been 10 episodes already! You’ve left some very good questions on our IG and Google form which we’ll be answering on our last episode of the season. As well, sharing our honest thoughts on starting a podcast. Thank you so much for all your support this year and we can’t wait to see what 2021 will bring to us and the Full Circle Podcast!
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And just like that, 2020 has come to an end! Today, we’ll be reflecting on the past year, our personal highlights and what we’ve learned from it, and the silver lining of this whole situation. The elephant in the room. The panny and growing through this pandemic. From BLM, starting new programs at school, to MOTHS ... a lot happened this year. I’m sure we’re all hearing the same thing over and over again about how 2020 was rough, and it definitely was an unforgettable year, but I think many of us experienced growth in ways we never expected.
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Do you worry that you will be “found out”? Well if so, you might be suffering from imposter syndrome. Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud". Imposter syndrome has become a term used more and more recently so we thought we would jump on the bandwagon and discuss our personal experiences with this common phenomenon.
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When did performative workaholism become a lifestyle? When does “the grind” and the importance of “securing the bag” become too much? In this episode, we discuss the ~many~ dangers of hustle culture and tips on getting out of it. You see this all over IG; “rise and grind,” “hustle harder,” and “don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done.” Comparison & capitalism: the roots of all evil and why they are thieves of joy. We are much more than our productivity levels, careers and education. Learn to slow down and ~romanticize~ your life 🤍
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Ever imagined how it would feel like to move countries every year? Well, our special guest has ever since she was 19! This week Arlene’s sister, Brenda (@bpn_94), tells us all things living abroad. From the dark things no one tells you about to even international love. We hope this episode inspires you to take risks and move somewhere new at least once in your lifetime. You can catch us doing that as soon as we can! Of course, after covid ends
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Do you really need that new iPhone or the newest, hottest, trendiest items? This episode is about all things money. We discuss splitting the bill, investing, student loans, and even why you should buy that $8 coffee. It's important to spend like you're broke but at the same time know when to splurge. Here are the 5 tips we talk about and how you can be more money-conscious:
- Create a budget & adjust accordingly to your income
- Choose a partner & friend who share your money values
- Save & invest (if possible)
- Determine your priorities
- Live a little & invest in yourself
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It’s time to play a little game of Azn Flush! Get to know us a little more as we dive into our personal stories based on these Asian themed questions. In this episode, you can look forward to hearing how Georgia ALMOST went to juvie, Arlene’s juicy love story, and more.
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Bonus: This episode is for Arlene's assignment for a class she is taking. Her assignment gave her the option of writing an essay, recording a video, creating a blog post or recording a podcast and OF COURSE she chose the podcast route. Join her as she explains how world hunger can be solved through adopting a plant-based lifestyle. World hunger ends with you and change starts with you.
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College dropouts. A group of people known to bring shame to their family, friends, and themselves. But it shouldn’t be this way! Join us on this episode with our good friend Angela (@angelaebio) and learn about how dropping out of college was the hardest but best decision they ever made.
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Where is home? A question we often ask ourselves. Is it here in North America or is it back in the motherland? Wherever we go we can’t seem to fully fit in. In this episode, we welcome our lovely American friend Rheanna (@rheannaborromeo) as we reminisce together on how it’s really been like growing up Asian and with immigrant parents.
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TW: Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating Content & Animal Cruelty
What does food mean to you? Everyone's definition of "healthy" differs from person to person. This episode dives into our journey with eating and it's dark sides. Listen to Georgia speak about how she would incorporate bananas at every meal & Arlene being brainwashed by your typical health documentaries!
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One day a week.
W(elcome) A(ll) to the P(odcast)!
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