Two Asian-American girls navigating our way through life-in-our-twenties in the Bay Area, with a little help from our friends. Tune in during your lousy commute to laugh and chat with your hosts Crystal and Jeesoo as we ramble about tech, culture, family, and more through an Asian-American lens. If you can relate, feel free to visit us at eatyourcrust.com or reach out to us @eatyourcrustpod on insta or email us at eatyourcrustpod@gmail.com!
Our friend Jimmy joins us to talk about his experience walking his sister down the aisle and being the officiant for his other sister’s wedding. We also discuss what makes a good wedding speech and dive into the prep that goes into being an officiant. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod
This week our friend Aileen joins us to discuss whether we still seek parental permission for things, even in our late twenties. We talk about the word “gas” and whether it has a spot in our daily vocabulary. We muse on the evolving relationship we have with our parents and how we have changed our expectations and communication styles. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
We discuss some of the unspoken etiquette for hosting friends and being a guest. We talk about good gift ideas, proper leaving times, and the challenge of being not too late, not too early. Join us in our mini quarter life crisis moment as we enter our late 20s. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod
This week we are joined by our friend Sunny who currently lives alone in SF. We discuss the pros and cons of living alone and whether or not we think it's for us. We also explore Crystal's Gen Z slang word of the week: "rizz". Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod
This week we brought on our friend Jonathan to talk about law school. This will be the final episode of our #GRADSCHOOL series!! Thank you for all the love you have showed to the series and to our grad school guests :’) Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod
Jeesoo goes to Korea and translates up a storm for her Chinese fiancee and Korean family. Crystal deals with a Valorant addiction and fascination with Gen Z slang. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod
Presenting the last episode of this season!! We are forever grateful for y’all and wish you and your loved ones happy holidays ❤️ We'll be back with a fresh season on January 11th. This week we reminisce on what our winter vacation looked like in our student years, and see how our expectations of the holiday season have evolved as we settle more into our working adult era. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
The Kpop concert experience is more than just seeing your favorite artist perform songs you love. It’s about the outfit changes, the synchronized choreography, and the fan chants too!! Today we talk about our various Kpop concert experiences, compare Kpop & American concerts, and dive into the impact of Korean fan/idol culture! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Congratulations to Jeesoo for getting engaged!! Jeesoo has evolved her boyfriend into a fiance and we all couldn't be happier. Getting engaged surprisingly (or unsurprisingly) has a lot of behind the scenes planning and logistics that lead up to the big moment. Jeesoo shares her experiences in ring shopping, timeline planning, decision making, and of course receiving the proposal. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
What exactly do you get out of business school when you get an MBA - specifically, what kind of connections can you gain, and what kind of soft/hard skills do your classes teach you? Today we dive into the value of an MBA with our guest, debunking any myths that we've commonly heard about the degree as well as diving deeper into the financial factors, the community aspects, and the resulting career impact that business school can provide! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustp...
If you've ever had to sacrifice a Saturday morning to go to language school, or spend time slaving away at language school homework, this episode goes out to you :') Today we discuss our Chinese school & Korean school experiences - everything from the style of homework and tests, the feeling of accomplishments and the feeling of annoyance, and the value of knowledge we received from our language school experience! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Today we dive down the grad school process of dental school & learn about the different intricacies of being a working dentist, whether it's the right balance between aesthetics & dental health, learning to interact with clients, or diversity in dental clinics. Follow Michael's dentistry instagram @kintsugi_dentistry Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Another #GIRLTALK episode for y'all! Today we discuss the different personality traits & habits that are more pronounced depending on our relationship statuses. Does being single or being in a relationship affect our independence levels, attitudes towards self-growth, and willingness to meet new people? We also dive deeper into the relationship between our expectations for our friends and our expectations for our partners! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Moving out of your parents' place is a whirlwind of emotions - you have the heightened responsibility from having to put food on the table and handle all the chores, but you also get a taste of unadulterated freedom that allows you to go on spontaneous trips and eat ice cream for dinner without any parental commentary. Today we discuss what it looks like when you move back IN with your parents after living independently for awhile! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
FOMO can manifest itself when you catch yourself feeling jealous of other peoples' Instagram photodumps, or you may find yourself feeling JOMO when you feel grateful for your clean sheets & warm bed as you flip through Saturday night bar selfies on Snapchat. Today we discuss the concept of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) to see what our personal triggers are for each emotion, how we grapple with the envy you feel, and which one we feel more often at this stage in our...
Today we continue the #GRADSCHOOL series by exploring a non-STEM path, getting a Masters in Arts Education! Our guest turned her Masters in Arts Education into a consulting career, now guiding companies into strengthening their online media experience. We also get a glimpse into what it's like to do a virtual grad school program, and how to turn virtual grad school friends into lifelong friendships. Tune into this episode if you want to see an excellent example of a non-traditional career path f...
Today we discuss a heavy topic - dealing with the loss of a parent, and how to learn and move past the grief. Our guest today, Ni Zhang, gets vulnerable with us as she shares how she processed the loss of her father at the young age of 18, and how she was able to turn a traumatic experience into life lessons that she still carries on to this day. Ni is an artist, a small business owner, and the host of podcast "That's what Ni said", which documents her journey as a mother, entrepreneur, and firs...
As wonderful and lifechanging as therapy is, there may be a time in your life where you may need to end things with your therapist. It doesn't have to be personal - you may be moving to a new location, strapped for cash, or just looking for a different perspective! Today, we walk through the process of ending things with your therapist. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Today we tackle the delicate balance of being a professional at work, while still coming off as likeable & pleasant! Staying calm in the workplace can occasionally feel like a challenge, especially when you're just starting out in a new job or are having a stressful time at work. We discuss the different factors that go into the 'perfect work image', and share things we've admired and learned from coworkers we admire. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Whether you hit a major relationship milestone or a mini one, there's a ton of key moments in a relationship that can serve as a turning point or show you a different side of your SO! Today we reflect on milestones like saying "I love you" or seeing each other intoxicated for the first time to evaluate how each milestone added a new element to our relationships. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Everyone does it...so why not talk about it?! Today we discuss our bodily functions by talking about our pee anxiety (or lack thereof), our quirky public pooping habits, and our experiences pooping at work. Remember to review your pee color today to check your hydration levels, and check in on a loved one's pooping schedule so they know it's real :') Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
CW: This episode contains some references to body image issues and restricted eating. Today we bring on Elise Liu, registered dietician & nutritionist, from the Craving Food Freedom podcast to discuss all things body image & food-related! We explore the way our childhood experiences & cultural background continue to affect the way we see our bodies and food. Elise also takes us through how she became a dietician and the nuanced ways she helps her clients unlearn restrictive habits an...
Ever wonder how we spend an average day/week in our lives? Today we walk you through our everyday lifestyle, starting with our wakeup times all the way down to our nighttime routines! We discuss our thoughts on weeknight dinners, the sunday scaries, and how we deal with morning meetings. Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod
Pets are so much more than just a furry companion - they become our best friends, our family members, and a huge part of our daily lifestyle! Today we bring on our dog mom friend to talk about her journey adopting a goldendoodle, the various ways she trained her puppy, and general tips on how to better connect with your dog. We also discuss the battle between cat people vs. dog people! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
There's something very special about going to a restaurant that serves food of your cultural heritage. You may have some childhood memories of the dish or restaurant, you may have more depth of knowledge about the things you want to eat (and the things you can make at home!), and you may even be ordering and communicating in your own language. Today we unpack the Asian restaurant experience altogether, and discuss everything from Yelp reviews, fusion food, and upscale restaurants! Follow Niu Niu...
If any of you have ever experienced a breakup through email...please hit us up. Today we discuss how breakups have changed over the years, especially in the 'how' and 'why' categories. We also discuss the concept of breakup seasons and other common breakup-related theories and see if they hold true for our experiences as well! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Understanding where to even start when you have tense shoulders, a bad knee, or back pain can be pretty daunting. Luckily for us, physical therapists have all the expertise (and a doctorate's degree to boot)! Today a physical therapist shares with us how she chose to go to PT school, what she loves about her job, and whether she 'physically therapizes' herself with her clinical knowledge. Find Allison @allisonwin_ Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Amateur modeling and photo shoots can be a whirlwind of fun that can help you feel more comfortable in your skin, curate better outfits, and meet awesome, skilled connections! It can also open you up to paid gigs and cool events. However, you may want to make sure you select your connections carefully... Today our guest shares the perks and skills she's gained through her hobby of modeling and spills the tea about some weird situations amateur modeling has landed her in! Find Yane on Instagram ,...
Your girls are in therapy, and in our FEEEELS! Today we talk about the very human experience of feeling emotions, reflect on how we deal with sadness and anger, and share any coping mechanisms that our therapists have equipped us with. Come get deep and introspective with us on our journey to being at peace with our feelings! Support the show Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod...
Understanding the nuances of sexual identity, especially in younger years, can be a long, complicated, and immensely personal journey. However, when you jump into this journey while moving amongst three different countries, you can guess that there would be even further cultural perspectives to add to the mix! Today, our guest (who is also the wonderful co-host of 'To Be Human' podcast) shares with us his experience navigating his sexual identity as a Third Culture Kid, from Germany to China to ...
