Open Hearts, Enlightened Minds
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Deep talks for deep people. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
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Friday Phrases: “FOMO”
February 11, 2023 06:23 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBOn this week's episode, we continue a segment called Friday Phrases - a series where I talk about underrated words or phrases with deeper meanings tied to personal memories. I talk about the acronym, "FOMO," and three different ways that it can be affect the way that one acts upon their desires and what they want to do with their lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Consistency Is Key
February 04, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOn this week's podcast episode, we celebrate the 90th podcast episode by briefly talking about something that's a big part of who I am: consistency. Whether its consistent people or consistent aspects, consistency has a played a large role in the way I live life, but it's important to evaluate its advantages and disadvantages as it follows me through life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Life Lessons On Vacation: Seattle Edition
January 28, 2023 05:56 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBOn this week's podcast episode, I take some time to reflect on my last trip to Seattle this weekend, similar to my episode about life lessons during my trip to Ireland. Whether it's a split between a go-go-go and mellow trip or trying not to stress out about what's to come, there's always something special about living in the moment on vacation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Catching Up & Getting Ahead
January 21, 2023 04:04 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBOn this week's podcast episode, we briefly talk about catching up and getting ahead, essentially the downsides of procrastination. In the pursuit of catching up while simultaneously trying to get ahead, it can be difficult to get through a situation you didn't need to be in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Spoiler Alert: Ralph Breaks The Internet
January 14, 2023 06:50 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOn this week's podcast episode, we start a new series on the podcast called "Spoiler Alert." In this series, we talk about movies with interesting plot points and this week specifically, I break down the elements of attachment, friendship, and pursuing your dreams in Ralph Breaks the Internet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Reflecting On Last Year
January 07, 2023 06:40 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBOn this week's podcast episode, I bring on my friend, Trish Luu, as we reflect on our 2022 together, thinking about the several ups and downs, lessons learned, and things to keep in mind as we go into the next year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
My Top 3 Values
December 31, 2022 05:40 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBOn this week's podcast episode, I reflect on 2022 and talk about my top 3 values that have guided me through the many opportunities and challenges of the year: communication, integrity, and mutuality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
The Could'ves, Would'ves, Should'ves and What-Ifs
December 24, 2022 05:08 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBOn this week's podcast episode, we talk about the could'ves, would'ves, should'ves and what-ifs. The 13th-century Persian poet, Rumi, once said that "Life Is A Balance Between Holding On And Letting Go." We live life on a fine line trying to balance holding on and letting go, they each come with their own advantages and disadvantages. As much as we would want to control the future, will we ever know the could'ves, would'ves, should'ves and what-ifs? --- Support this podcast: https://podca...
Snow
December 17, 2022 06:51 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBOn this week's podcast episode, we talk about how much it has snowed in Utah this last week. As someone who grew up in California, snow is still something I'm getting used to, but I begin to question, "why get used to something that I don't like?" We talk about the fine line of satisfaction and being able to learn to get used to something or change so you're not just settling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Transferring Schools
December 10, 2022 06:57 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBOn this week's episode, I bring on my sister to discuss transferring schools, an experience that she recently went through. We discuss the opportunities that have come with this experience, along with the people we've met along the way and had to let go of. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Friday Phrases: "familiar feelings"
December 03, 2022 06:47 - 12 minutes - 12 MBOn this week's episode, we continue a segment called Friday Phrases - a series where I talk about underrated words or phrases with deeper meanings tied to personal memories. I talked about the phrase, "familiar feelings," which I often use in situations where I feel like I'm reliving something I've already experienced before or hear about someone else's experience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
On The Spot: "what are you grateful for and how do you express your gratitude?"
November 25, 2022 16:42 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBOn this week's podcast, we continue a new segment on Open Hearts, Enlightened Minds, called On The Spot. With On The Spot, I feature a guest on the podcast, ask them a question that they did not have time to prepare for -- hence, on the spot -- and we discuss the question together. For the 80th episode of Open Hearts, Enlightened Minds, we have an On The Spot episode where I bring on my friend, Sally Tran, as we discuss the question: "what are you grateful for and how do you express your gra...
The Breaking Point
November 19, 2022 04:25 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBOn this week's podcast episode, I take another break to handle some personal matters, a personal breaking point in life. There are so many episodes I look forward to creating in the future, so stay tuned! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Out of Office
November 12, 2022 06:31 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBIn this week's podcast episode, I take a moment to talk to about the importance of learning to take a break when everything in the world seems to be out of place. Given the happenings of week, I figured I would take this Friday to be out of office and take some time for myself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Drained vs. Burnt Out
November 05, 2022 03:20 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBOn this week's podcast episode, we compare the concepts of being drained versus burnt out. As I reflect on a podcast episode from last year that was about burn out, we look into a stage prior to burn out: emotional exhaustion. Emotional exhaustion, also known as being drained, is more of a short term feeling that can potentially lead to burn out. If anyone feels like they're in those stages of exhaustion, there are several ways we can work towards being less drained or burnt out. --- Sup...
Persuasion vs. Manipulation
October 29, 2022 05:44 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBOn this week's podcast episode, we compare and contrast the concepts of persuasion and manipulation. Utilizing an article from the Hoffeld Group on "The Difference Between Persuasion & Manipulation," we define the ideas and ways to distinguish between them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Different Types of Tired
October 22, 2022 05:19 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss five different types of "tired," also known as exhaustion: physical, mental, emotional, values disconnect, and purpose. For each type, we discuss how visible the signs of exhaustion are and if you're feeling up to it, the importance of taking time to figure out how to uplift ourselves from these types of exhaustion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Friday Phrases: "sus"
October 15, 2022 04:53 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBOn this week's episode, we continue a segment called Friday Phrases - a series where I talk about underrated words or phrases with deeper meanings tied to personal memories. In this week's episode, I bring on a guest, Michelle Tin, one of my really good friends that I've grown up with over the years. We talk about the word "sus," a term in popular culture, and what it means to us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Confrontation
October 07, 2022 22:44 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn this week's podcast, we talk about confrontation - "a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties." Whether you're confronting someone, being confronted, or witnessing a confrontation, there are a few steps you should keep in mind as you enter this scary, vulnerable environment. Especially when you hate confrontation, it's important to be cautious about how you go about it to ensure an ending on level ground with the most communication of both sides' feelings. ...
Why Do You Always Get To Me?
October 01, 2022 05:43 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBOn this week's podcast episode, we talk about the concept of things "getting to you." While I typically say that things are messing with my head or making me feel like the swirly eye emoji, I don't necessarily mean this in a bad way. We explore the positive and negative connotations of things getting to us and how to work towards appreciating these connotations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
When Does A Rough Patch Become The Ground?
September 24, 2022 05:27 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss rough patches - a period of trouble, difficulty or hardship. When situations with aspects of life or within a relationship begin to feel like a rough patch, we question how we got there in the first place, and if the rough patch will stay rough or get better. As much as we can persist through our hardships and ask people for advice, when is it time to declare a rough patch the ground? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/open...
On The Spot: "what limiting belief is holding you back the most right now?"
September 17, 2022 03:56 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this week's podcast, we continue a new segment on Open Hearts, Enlightened Minds, called On The Spot. With On The Spot, I feature a guest on the podcast, ask them a question that they did not have time to prepare for -- hence, on the spot -- and we discuss the question together. For the 70th episode of Open Hearts, Enlightened Minds, we have an On The Spot episode where I bring on two of my friends, Trish Luu & Victoria Nguyen, as we discuss the question: "what limiting belief is holding ...
Album Analysis: "I met you when I was 18." by Lauv
September 10, 2022 04:56 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBOn this week's episode, we start a new segment on the podcast called "Album Analysis," where I analyze the entirety of an album from beginning to end. "I met you when I was 18." by Lauv serves as a great first album for this segment as the entire album, considered a playlist, tells a story of a long-term relationship starting at its honeymoon phase to its bittersweet end. In 17 songs, Lauv conveys the deep feelings and thoughts which affect relationships, relating to several topics commonly ...
Soft vs. Toasted Marshmallows
September 03, 2022 04:26 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBOn this week's episode, we use a metaphor about soft vs. toasted marshmallows to convey vulnerability. As I navigated my first couple weeks of school, I felt like a soft marshmallow with no one to talk to and eventually become a toasted marshmallow as I come to terms with my feelings and vulnerability. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
First Week of School Friendships
August 27, 2022 05:17 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBOn this week's podcast episode, we reflect on the podcast episode from one year ago - "Making Friends." We reflect on the difficulty of making friends and ways to work towards having them, but one year later, I talk about the difficulty of sustaining them, especially after the summer. Entering a new school year, we must think about how to go about friends we've kept in touch with and those we have not. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightene...
Friday Phrases: "scandalous"
August 19, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBOn this week's episode, we continue a segment called Friday Phrases - a series where I talk about underrated words or phrases with deeper meanings tied to personal memories. With this episode, we talk about the word, "scandalous," which isn't exactly associated with a personal memory, but more just a word that I have been saying non-stop. Not even corresponding to the accurate definitions of the word, I find myself using "scandalous" for validation, surprise, or filler. --- Support this ...
How Well Do Your Friends Really Know You?
August 13, 2022 05:08 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBOn this week's episode, we question "how well do your friends really know you?" Although you have full control of what comes out of your mouth and the actions you choose to portray to them, they can still pick up on a lot of things from outside forces or extra observations. Correlating with the talker vs. listener dynamic, some friends might know us better than others based on levels of friendship, but there's always an opportunity to know your friends on a deeper level. --- Support this...
The Talker vs. Listener Dynamic
August 06, 2022 02:08 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOn this week's episode, we talk about the talker versus listener dynamic in one-on-one conversations. Are you more of a talker or a listener? You typically won't be 100% talker or 100% listener. There are certain things associated with each, but there are also many ways we can work on being better talkers or listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Laundry Thoughts
July 29, 2022 06:24 - 11 minutes - 13 MBOn this podcast episode, we have a random discussion about laundry. Although we ultimately have the goal of having clean clothes, there are so many components, such as the effectiveness of detergents, laundromats, freshly-dried clothing, and fabric rules that make our laundry experiences different. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
20 Things I've Learned In 20 years
July 23, 2022 03:58 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this week's episode, I talk about something for a special time in my life - my birthday. Since I was 14, I've kept the idea of remembering "20 Things I've Learned In 20 Years" in the back of my mind, and I'm very excited to share these with all of you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
The Worst Day Of My Life
July 16, 2022 03:57 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBOn this week's episode, I reflect on a period of time in my life that honestly felt like the worst day of my life. Although it may not be feel exactly like that anymore, I discuss five ways that grew from this difficult time in my life to become who I am today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Underrated Feelings
July 09, 2022 03:29 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this week's episode, we look back on a TikTok trend from quarantine about underrated feelings. For the 60th podcast episode, I get a little personal talking about my own underrated feelings, potentially making you think about yours. Whether they're yours or mine, these underrated feelings are fleeting, just like any moment, and it's up to us to recognize their value while we still can. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Life Lessons On Vacation
July 02, 2022 05:22 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBOn this week's episode, I take the opportunity to just talk about the vacation I took the last 2 weeks and the lessons that I learned from it. Whether it's going with the flow, trying new things, or not being bogged down with age as life goes by, these are just a few things to keep in mind on vacation, and as you're going about life too. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
On The Spot: "describe your perfect day."
June 24, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this week's episode, we continue a new segment on Open Hearts, Enlightened Minds, called On The Spot. With On The Spot, I feature a guest on the podcast, ask them a question that they did not have time to prepare for -- hence, on the spot -- and we discuss the question together. For the fourth episode of On The Spot, I bring on Jasmine Salamera, my sister, as we chat and “describe our perfect day.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedm...
Is your stomach churning with uncertainty?
June 18, 2022 03:57 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBOn this week's episode, we talk about a question I found on the back of a "box of emotions": is your stomach churning with uncertainty? We discuss the elements of the question, while relating it to gut feelings and butterflies in your stomach. This feeling of uncertainty can send our stomach spiraling into vigorous motion, but everything happens for a reason, even if we might not know what that reason is. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlight...
Friday Phrases: "i don't know"
June 11, 2022 05:37 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOn this week's episode, we continue a segment called Friday Phrases - a series where I talk about underrated words or phrases with deeper meanings tied to personal memories. Going into this week's episode, I honestly didn't know what to talk about, so it was ironic to do an episode on the phrase, "i don't know," which actually ties back to one of my friendships. Although it typically has a negative connotation, genuine curiosity can take the phrase, "i don't know," so far, as we learn someth...
A Sick Day
June 04, 2022 04:53 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBOn this week's episode, we take a break to remind ourselves that it's okay to be sick. Recovering and relaxing will build up the energy that we'll use once we're no longer sick. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
On The Spot: “what is one dream you’ve let go of and one dream you’ve accomplished?”
May 27, 2022 18:59 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this week's podcast, we continue a new segment on Open Hearts, Enlightened Minds, called On The Spot. With On The Spot, I feature a guest on the podcast, ask them a question that they did not have time to prepare for -- hence, on the spot -- and we discuss the question together. For the third episode of On The Spot, I bring on Erin Paik, one of my really good friends since middle school, as we discuss the question: “what is one dream you’ve let go of and one dream you’ve accomplished?” We ...
Reflection
May 20, 2022 22:10 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBOn this week's episode, we talk about positive and negative reflections. We specifically outline Chris Bravery's article, The Man in the Mirror: Reflections Positives and Negatives, to overcome the journey of negative reflections and making them positive. Although we don't live in a perfect world, we can try our best to not focus on the negatives and pick out the positives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
Keeping Up Habits
May 13, 2022 22:34 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBOn this week's episode, we celebrate 1 year of podcasting with an episode about keeping up habits, as I've had to do when posting episodes every Friday. We talk about what a habit is and the measures for effective habit formation. We also discuss how not all habits are good and instead of breaking them, we need to substitute them for good habits. At the end of the day, amongst all the steps for forming good habits, practicing self-compassion reigns to motivate us to change our lives for the ...
When you're having an emotional moment...
May 07, 2022 03:25 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBOn this week's podcast, we talk about steps to go through when you're having an emotional moment, which could be any moment that is not your default feelings. We talk about stepping through an emotional moment and developing the mindset to move forward from it through reassurance, reality, and revelation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
On The Spot: "what is the best piece of advice you've ever received?"
April 29, 2022 22:18 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBOn this week's podcast, we continue a new segment on Open Hearts, Enlightened Minds, called On The Spot. With On The Spot, I feature a guest on the podcast, ask them a question that they did not have time to prepare for -- hence, on the spot -- and we discuss the question together. For the second episode of On The Spot, I bring on two of my friends, Trish Luu & Victoria Nguyen, as we discuss the question: "what is the best piece of advice you've ever received?" We each talk about the best pi...
Time is of the Essence
April 23, 2022 05:16 - 15 minutes - 14 MBOn this week's podcast, we talk about the idea that time is of the essence. Although its legal definition pertains to completing contractual obligations by a certain deadline, my interpretation always has to do with the fact that life is short. It is important for us to make the most of our time, but also navigate life in a way where we're not overworking ourselves to check off all our bucket list items. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlighte...
Guilty Feelings
April 15, 2022 20:57 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBOn this week's podcast, we talk about feeling guilty for being happy when the people around you are not. We expand further into this idea by discussing situations where you and the people around you are having a hard time, but you're eager to be the one to escape this and support the people around you. At the end of the day, a strong support system will always be there for each and everyone's emotions are valid. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openhearts...
Friday Phrases: "it is what it is"
April 09, 2022 05:13 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBOn this week's podcast, we continue a segment called Friday Phrases - a series where I talk about underrated words or phrases with deeper meanings tied to personal memories. In this week's episode, I bring on a guest, Michelle Tin, one of my really good friends that I've grown up with over the years. We talk about one of her signature sayings, "it is what it is," and how it can be applied to life, even if it may be difficult to accept that things are just the way they are. --- Support th...
Sense of Self
April 02, 2022 05:25 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBOn this week's podcast, we talk about having a strong sense of self. I have found myself starting to grasp my sense of self and finding satisfaction in being "on-brand" with who I typically am. Self concept, self esteem, and our ideal self round out our sense of self and can be developed by evaluating various aspects of our life over time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/openheartsenlightenedmind/support
On The Spot: "how does one earn your vulnerability?"
March 25, 2022 19:40 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBOn this week's podcast, we start a new segment on Open Hearts, Enlightened Minds, called On The Spot. With On The Spot, I feature a guest onto the podcast, ask them a question that they did not have time to prepare for -- hence, on the spot -- and we discuss the question together. For the first episode of On The Spot, I bring on one of my friends, Victoria Nguyen, as we discuss the question: "how does one earn your vulnerability?" from the We're Not Really Strangers card game. We talk about ...
Willing vs. Wanting
March 18, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBOn this week's podcast, we talk about wanting to do something, being willing to do something, and being obligated to do something. I believe there is a difference between these two ideas, in which we discuss the conventional perspectives about what these ideas mean, and my take on the subject. Whether you share the same perspective or not, it's important to keep this in mind for those who are mindful of your actions towards them, if it's an obligation or not. --- Support this podcast: ht...
Gear Click
March 11, 2022 14:13 - 30 minutes - 32.2 MBOn this week's podcast, I bring on two of my friends, Trish Luu and Victoria Nguyen, my fellow directors in the Asian American Pacific Islander Students in Business organization. As we discuss what careers we would like to pursue for the future, we talk about a "gear click" - a moment in time occurring before big transitions where you simply realize what you want to do with your life. As I await my gear click moment, we discuss the various aspects that go hand-in-hand with a gear click momen...
Missing in Action
March 04, 2022 23:31 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBOn this week's podcast, we talk about people retreating. It seems like everyone has been having a rough week this week which has led to many people in my life going in missing in action through emotional detachment. We discuss symptoms of emotional detachment, how we can work towards opening up to people, and how to interact with people who are emotionally detaching. At the end of the day, as much as we want to be there for people, we can only be there for ourselves in the midst of emotional...