Like Mother, Like Daughter OR NOT Kristin Kim

In the season finale, Kristin and Joanne recap the learnings they’ve shared from such a personal project together. And of course it wouldn’t be a Like Mother, Like Daughter OR NOT episode without some DIFFICULT and vulnerable questions! Main Points: Helpful Reading: Thank you for tuning in to Season 1 of Like Mother, Like Daughter […]

Have you ever felt emotionally flooded? A downward spiral of unpleasant emotions where you’re on edge, issues keep piling up, and the blame game begins. You trade side eyes with your loved ones. You purse your lips to avoid a negative lash out. Or… you just burst volcanically. Today’s episode is how to “fight smarter,” […]

Oh how the tables have turned—Mom is out in the modern dating world, y’all! Being an adult child and hearing your mom’s dating escapades can feel weird and uncomfortable. Talk about role reversal and awkward conversations! It’s rare to hear about an Asian mom and daughter talk about dating, no? In a culture where stoicism […]

How do you resolve conflict with parents? Do you disengage? Treat them with hostility? Carry resentment? Resolving conflict is a tool that neither is taught in school, nor (in our case) taught in the household. We found that the Korean cultural influence of drama, attitude, and high-energy anger often took the place of conversational resolution. […]

Hyper-independence in Asian culture is common. But what is hyper-independence? It’s often a trauma response where one compulsively avoids support or assistance from others in an effort to be self-reliant* Hyper-independence can lead to challenges in developing healthy relationships, building community, and developing trust with peers without shame. In my mom’s case, she found it […]

Too Korean. Too American. Too Asian. Too different? This episode is all about fitting in as “Americanized,” the emotions we feel in losing our Korean language, and the challenges of worrying what people think of us. Main Points: Reflections and Takeaways: Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for next Thursday. For last week’s episode, click here. […]