Magnetic Mismatch Magnetic Mismatch

We reminisce about our first year of marriage and wonder how the heck we survived!
Listen as we share our ups, downs, hilarious stories about piling dirty dishes, Will fighting for bed real estate, how we handle arguments, and some of the lessons we've learned so far in our 10+ year relationship.
We definitely don't have all the answers or claim to be experts, but we hope that by sharing our experiences it will help, comfort, entertain and inspire you!
0:00 Intro4:27 Why Will took forever to propose10:06 Self love comes first17:53 Living together & pet peeves27:53 Tidiness vs cleanliness32:31 War of territories38:10 Problems in the bedroom41:50 Housekeeper saved our marriage48:44 Prioritizing time for each other54:00 Why we podcast57:20 Communication is everything1:02:55 Being right or being married1:06:35 Takeaways & lessons learned

What are you doing during the coronavirus lockdown? Sometimes in life, bad things WILL happen. The question is how will you CHOOSE to respond? We share some ideas and what we are doing to stay sane, healthy and how to make the most of the current situation. Some ideas include learning new skills, reconnecting with people, being leaders & role models, and supporting each other as fellow human beings. Stay safe out there!
 
0:00 Intro
0:48 Welcome banter
2:28 Start of topic
5:18 Cabin fever
7:10 Best use of time
9:30 Ideas to be productive
19:10 Parents & kids at home
24:10 Talking to your Kids
27:01 You have a choice
27:25 Gratefulness & Reconnecting
32:18 Take care of health
35:51 Helping others
43:39 Be a good role model
47:50 Don’t isolate yourself
51:53 Your actions matter
55:26 Takeaways & lessons Learned
 

Who doesn't want a life of happiness & fulfillment? It's crazy how much we sacrifice to get to where we want only to be disappointed with a feeling of emptiness, and chase after the next thing in a never-ending cycle. One of the most important lessons that we've learned is to be present & grateful for what we already have right now. By practicing gratitude, we've been able to better deal with stressful situations, and appreciate the little things in life that make it worth living.
 
0:00 Intro
0:38 Welcome banter
2:04 Start of topic
4:34 Practicing gratitude
5:54 Never-ending chase for more
7:45 Feeling empty inside
11:42 Changing your mindset
15:19 Our morning ritual
19:04 You are already blessed
23:19 Taking our parents to Italy
27:14 Stranded in Europe
30:58 How you respond is everything
37:23 Go with the flow
39:09 What we’re grateful for
44:29 Happiness is a choice

We share our experience growing up in the U.S. with immigrant parents, and being torn between 2 identities as Asian Americans. We laugh about our childhood memories and struggles with areas like education, dating, money, dealing with conflict, etc. Looking back now as adults we really appreciate our parents being so hard on us because it gave us wonderful values and principles to live by, and pass on to others.
0:00 Intro
1:07 Welcome banter
2:25 Start of topic
4:10 Chinese school & music
16:04 Asian parents love comparing
23:36 Saving money & school uniforms
31:34 Strict parents
36:53 No dating until you're married
42:00 Disobeying parents & thinking for yourself
49:27 Bullying and not fighting back
53:52 Too busy to get in trouble
57:40 Skid row and tough love
1:02:09 Embarrassed of Asian food
1:06:40 Takeaways & lessons learned

We believe that food plays a critical role in every part of our health including the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects. It even has the power to impact the quality of our relationships as well, the connection just might not be so obvious. In this episode, we share our story of how poor eating habits led to low energy, bad moods, arguments, and ultimately a turning point in our lives for the sake of our well-being, relationship, and future.
0:00 Intro
1:17 Welcome banter
1:45 Start of topic
4:23 Poor eating habits
8:11 Obese and not know it
10:15 Food guilt
13:52 Dominant partner wins
16:00 Will burns down kitchens
20:51 Negative impact of food
25:44 Change or die
31:10 Will didn’t know he was obese
33:34 Uncomfortable conversations
36:38 Change is hard
40:40 Stronger together
44:03 Small changes add up
47:34 Junk food is addictive
49:20 It’s a lifestyle not a fad

Traveling is one of the best experiences you will ever have in your life. Go on an adventure, see historical wonders, meet interesting people, and eat delicious food all over the world. We talk about how traveling has helped us expand our perspective, be more empathetic, resourceful, and grow as people. Come discover the invaluable lessons we've learned through exploring and experiencing this amazing place we call Earth.
 
0:00 Intro
0:55 Welcome banter
1:44 Thank you to our listeners
4:14 Start of topic
9:48 Why we love traveling
12:52 The world is huge
17:42 Expanding your perspective
19:18 Will’s first time
22:24 Linda’s favorite country
26:11 Will proposes in Italy
28:56 Unforgettable memories
30:53 Documenting your journey
37:27 Go with the flow
41:27 Travel teaches you a lot
46:29 Enjoy the moment
51:13 Budgeting for travel