The Hot Pot Pod

The Hot Pot Pod
  • 5.0 (9)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

A podcast covering candid conversations about being an everyday Asian American woman and NOT the (perfect) daughter your parents expected. Join Amy, Liz, Serene, and Wendy as we share stories, tips, and lessons from our daily lives spanning culture, career, money, media, beauty, food, relationships, and pretty much everything through the lens of our Asian American experiences.

Episodes

  1. 06/01/2023

    Asian Haircare

    This week we are talking about haircare for the Asian hair. With so much information and products out there today, it’s natural to be confused and overwhelmed. On this episode, we discuss why we care so much (or so little) about hair and what’s worked for us. We also cover hair beauty ‘idols’ and trends we grew up with (we’re looking at you, South Korea), Asian and American standards of beauty, our personal experiences with hair thinning and loss in our 30s, our personal haircare regimen, and favorite Asian hair salons. Get ready for vulnerability, laughs, and tips. We cover: Our Asian hair beauty idols growing up Asian v. American standards of beauty Hair thinning and loss in your 20s/30s, including postpartum hair loss Hair trends, products, and home remedies we’ve seen and tried Hair loss in men v. women Asian steal, splurge, show, story of the week: Asian hair salons we love Connect and share your feedback with us at ⁠@hotpotpod⁠ Learn more about the Hot Pot Podcast: ⁠hotpotpodcast.com⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/hotpotpod⁠ Sources Thinning hair in women: Why it happens and what helps (Harvard Health) A Guide to Hair Loss in Women: Causes and Treatment for Thinning Hair (GoodRx Health)

    42 min

  2. 05/25/2023

    AAPI Working Moms: On Motherhood, Mental Health, and Career

    This episode is for the working moms, mom-to-be’s, and aspiring moms out there. The Hot Pot Pod discuss what it means to be an Asian American working mom today, the cultural stigmas, societal norms, and generational biases that come with it. The ladies delve into the unspoken mental strains of moms, perceptions verses realities of managing career and motherhood, the current state of working moms in America, and how motherhood impacts career decisions. Also in this episode, we have a low key surprise, don’t miss it. We cover: What is the default parent? Switching gears between competent working professional and messy mom Perceptions of working moms/parents before we became moms  The Supermom myth, the tradeoffs working moms face, getting over discomfort of asking for help The state of working moms in the US Issues that are minimized and/or unspoken by previous generations in Asian immigrant families Asian cultural biases of motherhood we grew up with and mental shifts we’re making in the modern age How motherhood led to professional career wins Sources: The Default Parent Syndrome: More Than Just a TikTok Trend (Psychology Today) Motherly’s 2023 State of Motherhood Survey Report The Mental Health Crisis of Working Moms (CVS Health) Let’s Talk About Maternal Mental Health & Asian American/Pacific Islander Moms (Policy Center For Maternal Mental Health) Connect and share your feedback with us at ⁠@hotpotpod⁠ Learn more about the Hot Pot Podcast: ⁠hotpotpodcast.com⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/hotpotpod⁠

    39 min

  3. 05/18/2023

    I Love You

    This week, Serene shares her uncomfortable reaction to her mother-in-law’s random “I love you.” The Hot Pot Pod ladies discuss how verbalizing and reciprocating these words may feel awkward to not only our Asian families, but also to us as Asian Americans. They also cover Asian vs. American cultural expressions of love, notions of romantic and familial love, and being aware of people’s different ways of “saying” I love you (Are emojis a cop out?). Connect and share your feedback with us at ⁠@hotpotpod⁠ Learn more about the Hot Pot Podcast: ⁠hotpotpodcast.com⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/hotpotpod⁠

    33 min

  4. 05/11/2023

    Asian Frugality and Wealth

    This week, we’re getting comfortable discussing the uncomfortable topic about money and wealth. The Hot Pot ladies discuss how personal finances were managed and talked about (or not talked about) while growing up with immigrant parents, why Asian Americans today are least hopeful they will reach their financial goals, and how Asian cultures have influenced our mindsets towards saving verses investing, the cost of time verses money, and emphasis on frugality. Connect and share your feedback with us at ⁠@hotpotpod⁠ Learn more about the Hot Pot Podcast: ⁠hotpotpodcast.com⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/hotpotpod⁠

    39 min

  5. 05/11/2023

    Who Has the Fairest Skin Tone of Them All?

    Liz watches a Korean reality dating show that spurs the question, what does it mean to be beautiful in Asian American culture? From there, the ladies discuss growing up with beauty ideals they never lived up to, colorism, lucky noses, and Wendy makes a strong case for the 7 (not 10) step Korean skincare regimen. Note: this is a re-air (an oldie, but a goodie from our earlier and scrappier days. We received such positive reaction from our beta listener community that we decided to make this more broadly available.) Connect and share your feedback with us at ⁠@hotpotpod⁠ Learn more about the Hot Pot Podcast: ⁠hotpotpodcast.com⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/hotpotpod⁠

    33 min

  6. 05/11/2023

    Asking for More

    “Don't price yourself short, ask for more.” Asking for more is critical to moving ahead and getting what you want in life. We know this, but why is it easier said than done? In this episode, the ladies share helpful tips gleaned from their own experiences as Asian American women in the workplace. They cover: How to anchor your negotiation Why it can be a conflicting process for Asian women to negotiate at their workplace Unlearning the idea of being grateful for anything offered What caps the confidence of Asian women in negotiation and how to combat these factors Getting in the habit of asking (practice! practice!) Knowing when to walk away Connect and share your feedback with us at @hotpotpod. Learn more about the Hot Pot Podcast: hotpotpodcast.com Buy Me a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/hotpotpod

    26 min

  7. 12/30/2022

    Gifting

    Amy gets a surprise gift, which then prompts the ladies to chat about the unspoken etiquette of gifting. In today's episode, the ladies chat about existing cultural norms around gift giving, how gifts are an expression of love, and how being a good gift receiver can be potentially more meaningful than being a good gift giver. Connect and share your feedback with us at ⁠@hotpotpod⁠ Learn more about the Hot Pot Podcast: ⁠hotpotpodcast.com⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/hotpotpod⁠

    31 min

  8. 12/30/2022

    The Art of Saying No

    In today’s episode, the Hot Pot Pod wants to make sure you hear these words: you can't say yes to something if you don't say no to something. Too often we say yes to things we do not want. But if we learn how to say no, we can reclaim control over our lives. Tune in as the ladies unpack the gentle art of saying no. They cover: The last time the ladies said (or didn't say) no Building confidence over time to set clear boundaries Tips on saying no without having to say no How their immigrant upbringing influenced their ability to say no Getting rid of guilt that comes with saying no How and when to say no in professional and personal settings The power of a positive no A rule of thumb of planning for 80% of your capacity Connect and share your feedback with us at ⁠@hotpotpod⁠. Learn more about the Hot Pot Podcast: ⁠hotpotpodcast.com⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/hotpotpod⁠

    34 min
  9. Welcome to The Hot Pot Podcast

    12/30/2022

    Welcome to The Hot Pot Podcast

    In our inaugural episode, we introduce our hosts, share what we want our listeners to get out of this and start unpacking the concept of the perfect Asian American daughter. Tune in as we chat about: The origin of the podcast's name What to expect in subsequent episodes Notions behind the meaning of a perfect Asian American daughter … and so much more! Connect and share your feedback with us at ⁠@hotpotpod⁠. Learn more about the Hot Pot Podcast: ⁠hotpotpodcast.com⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/hotpotpod⁠

    28 min
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A podcast covering candid conversations about being an everyday Asian American woman and NOT the (perfect) daughter your parents expected. Join Amy, Liz, Serene, and Wendy as we share stories, tips, and lessons from our daily lives spanning culture, career, money, media, beauty, food, relationships, and pretty much everything through the lens of our Asian American experiences.

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    The Hot Pot Pod
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  • Episodes
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