MIDNIGHT O2: Recent Episodes

Amy H. Chiu

Storyteller. For those who can’t fall asleep at night.

MIDNIGHT O2 is hosted by Amy Hsuan Chiu, originally produced in Seattle, Washington. A perfect city for countless sleepless souls. After publishing her first book of poetry "Reborn," Amy realizes she needs a space to recharge and to escape. Who is Amy? She's a poet, a storyteller, a writer, a designer, a daughter, and a human. Welcome to the night.

You can now support Amy on paypal.me/midnighto2.

  • Share your stories with Amy at ahcpoetry@gmail.com
  • Instagram: @ahcpoetry
  • Facebook: Amy H. Chiu
  • Amy's Book: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

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A confession, a letter, and a message to Amy's future daughter. 

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Earlier today, someone used Amy's work without properly citing and giving references. This brought Amy to raise awareness on copyrights and protecting creators. 

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

Articles mentioned:  1. UCB: Copyrights: Protecting Creators and Their Creative Expressions

https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/intellectual-property-guide-uc-berkeley-graduate-students/copyrights-protecting-creators

  1. U.S. Copyright Office https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-definitions.html#:~:text=Under%20the%20copyright%20law%2C%20the,entity%2C%20such%20as%20a%20publisher. 

[update]

The person has later apologized to Amy. The incident was resolved. 

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Friendship Series #2 - Elly P. 

You know she's the one when she shares these with you. To all the best friends in the world. 

bestfriends

bff

friendship

amyhsuanchiu

ahcpoetry

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

Mentioned article: https://www.missmalini.com/2018/02/01/15-signs-shes-your-bff-for-life/ 

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There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family.

In the next four weeks, Amy will be dedicating episodes to important friends in her life. Storytime! Grab a drink and enjoy.

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Movie Review (Spoilers Included) 

In this episode, Amy will be giving a movie review on Love, Weddings & Other Disasters that was first released in 2020. 

ahcpoetry #moviereview

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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REBORN Audiobook: https://rb.gy/r9o6wh

  • Practice Gratitude
  • Poetry Reading
  • Audiobook Announcement!

Email/DM to get promo codes! (First ten readers only!) 

ahcpoetry #poet #author #midnighto2

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Movie Review (Spoilers Included) 

In this episode, Amy will be giving a movie review on Seeking a Friend for the End of the World that was first released in 2012. 

  1. Conversation
  2. Character setting
  3. Topic matter
  4. Production design & music

ahcpoetry #moviereview

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In this episode, Amy will share words that remind her of pain, trauma, and discomfort. This is an episode for people to recognize the power of words. The intention is to remind each other to be kinder to ourselves and the world. 

painfulwords #pain #trauma

bodyimage #bekind #ahcpoetry

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Warning: cringy storyline. 

So there was this guy Amy liked for three years...

bedtimestory #highschoolcrush

prom #storytime #storyteller

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Narrator? Subject? Author? Are they the same? Are the stories real from Amy's writing? 

In this episode, Amy will be sharing five writing inspirations and her thoughts on writing about true feelings. 

midnighto2 #amyhsuanchiu

ahcpoetry #podcastpersonalstory

writer #poet #author #poetry

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In this episode, Amy will be reading poems on letting go. The second part of the episode includes keys to becoming more emotionally stable. 

midnighto2 #amyhsuanchiu

ahcpoetry #podcastpersonalstory

mentalhealth #lettinggo #poetryreading

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In this episode, Amy will be talking about her personality as ENTJ and how she deals with different emotions. 

16 Personality Test: https://www.16personalities.com/

midnighto2 #amyhsuanchiu

ahcpoetry #podcastpersonalstory

16personalities #ENTJfemale

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In this episode, Amy shares one of the most memorable art projects she's ever done. 

Reference: Yoko Ono, Cut Piece, 1964

https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/yoko-ono-cut-piece-1964/

Take a seat and enjoy. 

midnighto2 #amyhsuanchiu

ahcpoetry #podcastpersonalstory

artdicussion #artstudent #cutpiece

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

More: https://linktr.ee/ahcpoetry

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Happy Chinese New Year!

A new year followed by a new season of MIDNIGHTO2. 

Season One was about people who chased passion in life. 

Season Two was about finding new meanings in life during the pandemic. 

Season Three will be based on Amy’s personal stories. Each episode will revolve around themes such as identity, people, and love.

In this episode, Amy shares five tips for young writers and how she defines herself as a storyteller. 

Take a seat and enjoy. 

midnighto2 #amyhsuanchiu

ahcpoetry #podcastpersonalstory

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In this episode, Amy will be sharing some resources and personal updates on how she copes with mental health during covid.

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Mentioned apps: Calm / RelaxMelodies / Moodnotes 

Article: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2020/long-term-impact-covid-19-mental-health

More: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Take care of yourself and each other.

midnighto2 #amyhsuanchiu

ahcpoetry #podcastpersonalstory

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Happy New Year!

Are changes good? Amy used to be someone who hated changes. But then something happened...

In this episode, Amy will be talking about all the changes in her life, from psychology to design, and from design to entrepreneurship.  

Take a seat and enjoy.

midnighto2 #amyhsuanchiu

changesaregood #openminded

ahcpoetry #podcastpersonalstory

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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It's the time of the year. Happy Holidays! 

In this episode, Amy shares 10 things she's grateful for in 2020. From podcast to music to writing, Amy wants to include you in her journey. 

Take a seat and enjoy. 

amyhsuanchiu #ahcpoetry

writer #10thingsgratefulfor #lookback2020

2020endoftheyear

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In tonight's episode, Amy will be reading her short story "A Purpose in Life." 

Take a seat and enjoy. 

shortstory #midnighto2

ahcpoetry

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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The nerdy couple is here. Is higher education glorified? What should non-scientists learn about Science? What about Literature? Amy and James will be discussing their experiences in two diverse fields and exchanging their ideas.

Take a seat and let’s talk the night away.

writer #scientist #guest #amyhsuanchiu

midnighto2 #nerdycouple #literature #science

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In tonight's episode, Amy shares her experience in studying under the Eastern and Western Education system. Amy will be sharing some examples from both systems as well as her thoughts on students' mental health. 

Take a seat and let's talk the night away. 

writer #scars #talkaboutscars #amyhsuanchiu

midnighto2 #mentalspace #mentalhealth

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Here comes the first Q&A about MIDNGHTO2 and our host Amy!

Thank you all for supporting MIDNIGHTO2! Amy will be making more contents and inviting guests. 

  1. Why is MIDNIGHTO2 called MIDNIGHTO2?
  2. How long does each episode take you to record and to edit?
  3. Is writing/podcasting your full-time job?
  4. What is one podcast interview question you really love asking? Why?”
  5. What’s been the biggest failure in the last year and why do you think that happened
  6. What’s one thing you wish you had known when you began your career?
  7. What is your biggest failure, and what did you learn from it
  8. What is your favorite film?
  9. What advice would you give someone wanting to pursue a career similar to yours?
  10. What are the best resources that have helped you along the way?
  11. Who are the three people who have been the most influential to you?
  12. What’s the biggest surprise you’ve had in the last few months and why?
  13. How do you continue to learn in order to stay on top of things within your role?

amyhsuanchiu  #midnighto2

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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"Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations." - Alfred Adler

In tonight's episode, Amy shares the conversation she had with her partner on what scars mean and what to do about them. She will be sharing some quotes from Alfred Adler as well as her thoughts on our complex minds. 

Get comfortable and let's talk the night away. 

writer #scars #talkaboutscars #amyhsuanchiu

midnighto2 #mentalspace #mentalhealth

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Yes, there's still quite some time until Amy turns 30.

In tonight's episode, Amy shares 10 things on her list that she wants to achieve before she turns 30. Take a seat and let's talk the night away.

  1. Write another book

  2. Learn another new skill

  3. Marry someone I love

  4. Remove unnecessary people from lives

  5. Learn more about myself

  6. Forgive someone who hurt me

  7. Have another art exhibition

  8. Have a global perspective

  9. Spend less time on social media

  10. Be at peace with myself

writer #midnighto2 #amyhsuanchiu

beforeiturn30 #thingstodobefore30

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About Our Host

IG: @ahcpoetry

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com.

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Remember there was a time when we could travel...

In tonight's episode, Amy invites a young traveler Evelyn, a 23-year-old who travels to more than 60 cities, on the show to share what traveling means to her. What happened to Evelyn in Mexico? What was it like to be a kiwi bird volunteer?  

Get a drink and let's talk the night away. 

writer #traveller #traveling #amyhsuanchiu

australianguest #guestonpodcast

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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What is keeping Amy awake at night? In tonight's episode, Amy discusses the struggles she faces as a writer. Amy will be sharing what writing means to her and reading a new poem for everyone. 

Get comfortable and let's talk the night away. 

writing #writers #struggles

amyhsuanchiu #ahcpoetry

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Why do humans limit themselves in timeframes? What does aging mean? In tonight's episode, Amy invites you to discuss ages and the meaning of "dress like your age." Amy will be sharing stories and her thoughts as she just turned a year older last week.

Get comfortable and let's talk the night away. 

aging #time #bestage

amyhsuanchiu #ahcpoetry

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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What happened to the abandoned microwave? Who's the vampire housemate? In tonight's episode, Amy invites her long-distance best friend Elly Park on the show! Elly and Amy will be sharing stories about how they met and all the random fun talks in college. 

Grab a drink and let's talk the night away. 

bff #longdistancefriendship

amyhsuanchiu

ahcpoetry

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Welcome back to MIDNIGHTO2 hosted by Amy H. Chiu. 

In tonight's episode, Amy invites her talented friend Kevin Lin who enjoys singing and acting on the show. Kevin and Amy will be sharing stories about healing and how they approach hardships in this difficult time as content creators. 

Get comfortable and let's talk the night away. 

whatcovidhastaughtus

silverlinings #keepliving

kevinlin #amyhsuanchiu

ahcpoetry #linz

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Welcome back to MIDNIGHTO2 hosted by Amy H. Chiu. 

Midnight O2 Season One was about People. Season Two is about collecting love and heartwarming details in this difficult time we face. There will be stories about self-love, friendships, career choice, and love despite hardships.

In tonight's episode, our host Amy will share with you four things COVID-19 has taught her. Get comfortable and let's talk the night away. 

whatcovidhastaughtus

silverlinings #keepliving

loveinlife #ahcpoetry

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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MIDNIGHT O2 is a podcast for those who cannot fall asleep at night and for those who love stories. It is hosted by Amy Hsuan Chiu, originally produced in Seattle, Washington. A perfect city for countless sleepless souls.

Season One is about people and those who chase passions in life. 

Season Two is about love and finding new meanings in life during the pandemic. 

Get comfortable and let’s talk the night away.

For more information, please visit @ahcpoetry on Instagram and ahcpoetry.com. 

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This is the last episode of season one. In tonight's show, Amy will be sharing with you her personal stories behind the publishing journey as well as the meaning behind MIDNIGHT O2 podcast. Tune in and find out what season two will be about! 

betterself #rebornpoetry

ahcpoetry #amyhsuanchiu

midnighto2 #podcasthost

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Is the US ready for reopening schools? How did Covid-19 impact a new teacher and her first group of students? In tonight's show, Amy invited Vivian Chou, a recent graduate who was about to have her first class in LA, California to share her experiences during this time of the pandemic. 

covid19 #backtoschool

teacherinterview #teachingonline

reopeningschool #pandemiclearning

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Best friends forever? BFF? 

In today's episode, our host Amy will be talking about her perspectives on friendship and sharing her personal stories with you. A great friendship is a blessing, but meeting soulmates and keeping them are different topics. 

A friend of Amy's told her there is an "end" in the spelling "forever" when Amy told her she wanted to be friends with her forever. Amy was 15. It had taken her years to understand what she meant.  

BestFriendsForever

thingsaboutgirls

friendships

ahcpoetry #midnighto2

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In tonight's show, our host Amy will be talking about both challenges and joy in acting with actress Kimi Rutledge. 

actressinterview #acting

asianamerican #kimirutledge

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In tonight's show, our host Amy is discussing the popular question "is there pure friendship in between men and women?" and sharing her perspectives with you. 

justfriends #purefriendship

relationship #menandwomen

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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For those who are struggling with beauty standards and body images. In tonight's show, our host Amy will be sharing her personal story with you. 

normalizenormalbodies

youarebeautiful

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Congratulations! Class of 2020! In tonight's show, our host Amy will be sharing with you things she wished she knew before stepping out of school! 

graduationspeech

classof2020

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Welcome our guest Elly Park from Los Angeles! In tonight's show, our host Amy will be talking about international students and Elly's story as one in living abroad. 

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Is there a career path for millennials and gen z? In tonight's show, our host Amy is reading her original poem "The girl dreams of." An episode about the invisible privileges and the choices we make. 

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In tonight's show, our host is reading the poem "Baby" written by George Macdonald. An episode about the crying angels in our lives. 

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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We were born like white papers. See your child as an artwork. Tonight, our host Amy will talk about family and share her perspectives with you. 

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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In tonight's show, our host is sharing some resources and ways you could help. Take actions, donate, and sign petitions. 

Ways to help: shorturl.at/bqxQ9

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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It's love that matters. In tonight's show, our host Amy will read you some love poems and talk about her take on relationships, love, and marriage. 

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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What do you want to be when you grow up? In tonight's show, our host Amy will read you her original poem "what do you want to be when you grow up?" and share her analogy on changing careers with you. 

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About Our Host 

IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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How are you? How's your soul? Did you have a long day? In today's episode, our host Amy will read you two original poems "The Year of Mask" and "Fences." Have a great night. 

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About Our Host 

FB: Amy H. Chiu / IG: @ahcpoetry 

Book REBORN: https://www.ahcpoetry.com/

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com. 

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Where do you want to go when this is all over? What do you want to do the most? In today's episode, our host Amy will share with you her feelings about the world's ongoing situation as well as the show's future plans. Have a good night. 

For story sharing or questions, please contact us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com.

IG: @ahcpoetry 

FB: Amy H. Chiu 

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Welcome to Midnight O2. This is your host Amy. 

What keeps you awake at night? What are your worries? What battles are you fighting alone? Let's exchange stories. Press play and let's talk about the regrets and the unknowns. 

For story sharing and questions, please reach us at ahcpoetry@gmail.com.