This is Your Friend
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBreakups, hookups, friendships and an evergrowing hunger to understand life. I'm here to take all the stories I've gathered over the years and share them with you so that you don't make the same mistakes I do. It's nice to meet you, hopefully we can be friends and spread positivity together.
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Episodes
Stand Against Asian Hate (ft. Scott Shima)
March 26, 2021 14:05 - 47 minutes - 65 MBJoin my friend Scott and I as we process recent events and shed light on his personal experiences and views developed in the JA community. We'll cover trauma, bystander intervention, and a little bit of history.
An Honest Journey into the Stock Market
February 27, 2021 00:13 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBTalking about money is hard. I've been there, on the low. So I never got into stocks until now, and here's my honest review of it, and whether you should start investing too.
Escaping Into the Past
January 27, 2021 22:59 - 6 minutes - 9.03 MBIs escaping into the past a good thing? I've mentioned that you should try to have a better relationship with missing things, but is it okay to indulge every now and then?
Let's Talk About Toxic Positivity
January 22, 2021 02:56 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBToxic positivity is a hot new buzzword going around, but is it truly toxic? Can you be too positive? Or are you just being careless? Let's talk about this and more on today's episode!
Rethinking 2021
December 30, 2020 00:03 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB2021 can't be worse than 2020 right? Let's really think that one through.
Let's Talk About Missing Things
October 24, 2020 21:16 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBHow do you miss things? Does it lead to negative or positive emotions? I challenge you to think about missing things differently.
Uber is a Predator, Vote No on Prop 22
October 14, 2020 19:50 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBUber lures people onto their side with a shiny outside, but the inside is a toxic dump that cares about one thing, their bottom line.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with @ThisHanaBee
May 19, 2020 01:43 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBMental health is a huge issue, and even more so during this pandemic. Join me and my friend Hana, who created a 30-day self-love challenge, as we talk about her time in Peru, mental health advocacy, and things we can do to improve our mental health during these crazy times.
Protesting Stay at Home Orders...Why???
April 26, 2020 06:03 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBWe all have a right to protest, but protesting like this is gravely irresponsible. Let's explore why.
Who Knew Talking to Your Parents Could Be So Difficult?
April 18, 2020 00:23 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MB"Stay home and be safe," I never thought I'd be the one telling my mom that, yet here we are. Communicating with parents can be difficult since they're eyes you're they baby. But it's impossible. And it's actually really important we learn how to.
Fighting the Virus Together Pt 2
April 10, 2020 20:40 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBWe're almost a month into lockdown and we've passed 1.5 million cases. It hasn't been easy, but we're working together. Listen here for a little more hope.
Is Now the Time to Start Something New?
March 26, 2020 20:18 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBA lot of people have been saying that this is a perfect time to start that masterpiece you've been thinking about. Just as many people take a more "realistic" approach. Which path is right for you?
Fighting the Virus Together Pt 1
March 19, 2020 22:10 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBIt's a scary time. It's a rough time. But together we're going to make it through this, guaranteed.
Saving La Bodega
December 06, 2019 00:03 - 14 minutes - 10 MBGallery props up the community. People invest in the community. Gallery gets prices out. Let's explore the vicious cycle and how La Bodega is just the next in line for this destructive process.
The Workplace - Styles of Toxic Leaders
October 28, 2019 22:18 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBNobody wants to be under a terrible boss. Nobody wants to be one (Except maybe that third style). Join me in learning how to identify toxic styles and what you can do to be better.
"Am I Settling?" And The "?"s You Should be Asking Instead
October 09, 2019 09:59 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MBWhen did the concept of settling take such a negative turn? Often times when we ask ourselves if we're settling, we're trying to ask ourselves another question altogether. Let's go into the negative emotions and misconstrued concepts to help us better understand the concept of settling.
Ghosting, Benching, Orbiting, Breadcrumbing & Cookiejarring
October 03, 2019 04:06 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThe modern dating world is harsh, but these 5 toxic habits are contributing to a terrible dating culture as a whole. Learn what they are and how you can identify and defend yourself from them. And if you're the one doing them? Learn how to stop.
Confirmation Bias | Dangerous or Helpful?
September 25, 2019 10:35 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MBWe love being right. We love being right so much that we will seek information to prove us right while also limiting the information that might prove us wrong. And if we're intelligent, we're even better at doing this. Let's see why this can be negative, and a couple of ways it helps us in life. Let's examine Confirmation Bias.
Time Together with Tito Boy Project
September 19, 2019 11:55 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBAt the heart of Filipino cooking is family and community. Anthony Ayatin has taken this love and transformed it into a delicious project that is quickly gaining steam around San Diego. Join us as we talk about his inspiration, drive, and plans for the future.
Let's Talk About Building Something with Purpose (ft. Chelsea Wong)
September 06, 2019 10:04 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBTo build something that is bigger than yourself takes time, work, and a whole lot of love. Join Chelsea Wong (Creator of You Are Here SD) and I as we talk about what it truly means to build something with purpose.
I Didn't Want That to Be It
August 29, 2019 00:01 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThat night changed the course of my life. It changed the idea of what I wanted to do with influence.
Let's Talk About Depression (ft. JB Opena)
August 21, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBOne of the keys to battling depression is exploring the willingness to open up, be honest, and confront your demons together while understanding it is a very personal battle overall. Listen in as my friend JB and I dive deep into the topic of depression, covering politics, personal struggles, and our overall philosophy on the topic.
Summiting Fear, Overcoming Mt Whitney
August 19, 2019 21:18 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB14,506 ft in the sky, the highest point in the lower 48. This is the story of the time we attempted Mt Whitney.
Let's Talk About Trust Issues (Ft. Carolina He)
August 09, 2019 15:11 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBWhat is a relationship without trust? What is friendship without trust? Listen to us navigate the difficult landscape of Trust Issues. Learn how to build trust, regain trust, and set the necessary boundaries to help trust flourish. Join Carolina He and I as we shoot the shit and explore the topic of Trust in depth.
Time Together with Faisal Imami
August 01, 2019 14:32 - 48 minutes - 33 MBGet an intimate look into the life of Faisal Imami, the host of the One Word One Hour Podcast, an Afghani-American who is pushing toward a career in comedy while persevering through the struggles that we all face on the daily.
Positivity Isn't Always Good, Positivity Isn't Always Enough
July 30, 2019 22:01 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MBPeople will push a positive mindset on you all the time. They will shame your negative persona. However, not even positivity is good all the time. We have to learn to use it as a tool rather than just as a mindset.
Let's Talk About Being Best Friends (feat. Ryan Rosales)
July 25, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBWhat does it mean to be best friends? I invited my ultimate Best Friend on to the show to have a conversation about our life from when we met to now. Our friendship has evolved over the years, and it hasn't been without its share of controversy. But what does it really mean to be a Best Friend? Listen in as we try to define it together.
Beyond Romance - The 64 Styles of Love
July 20, 2019 02:09 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBHave you ever wondered what other love is out there? Or do you give all of your attention to romance? Let's dive deep into the different styles of love and how they can create a more fulfilling life.
Aziz Ansari's Comeback and The Moral Grey of Sex
July 11, 2019 23:13 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBA year ago I had trouble supporting Aziz Ansari anymore in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against him. It drove a wedge in my own life as I questioned whether I myself was ever in the wrong. A year later, I examine the issue in the wake of his new Netflix Special, Aziz Ansari: Right Now.
The Mexican Who Didn't Know Spanish - Struggling With Culture
June 24, 2019 22:49 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MBHave you ever struggled with your cultural identity? I've never felt like I belonged to a single definition, and it's a problem that has been compounded with experience over time. I'm here to share my own thoughts, feelings, and solution to something I've struggled my entire life with.
Drinking, My Love Hate Relationship and a Revelation
June 17, 2019 23:21 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIt is no secret that I used alcohol quite a bit. You may even be in the same boat as me. It took years and a couple of chance encounters to start to figure out what my problem really was. I'm here to be honest about my battle and hope to help you with you
Separating Art from the Artist - To Cancel Zedd or Not
June 07, 2019 22:21 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MBWith the revelation coming out that Zedd is a jerk, I decided to go down the rabbit hole and figure out once and for all whether or not I could separate art from the artist.
I Got Hit Over the Weekend
June 05, 2019 00:41 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBEverything in my body wants to believe the best in people, that people are going to pull through, that people are going to do what's right. What happens when they don't?
Your True Self vs Who People Need
May 31, 2019 20:59 - 12 minutes - 8.72 MBIt's like a battle between two great forces inside you. Do you be your true self or more who people want/need you to be? It's not an easy question to answer, but let's figure it out together.
To Anyone That's Lost Someone
May 23, 2019 18:50 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBI want to share a story with you about my Tata, and the people in my life that helped me through my grief.
Making it Through the 4 Stages of Love
May 21, 2019 19:55 - 13 minutes - 9.45 MBAccording to Dr. Fred Nour, our relationships go through 4 stages of love, and right around 2-3 years, something weird happens. Stage 3. Let's help you make it through there.
Is Your Phone Listening to You?
May 15, 2019 11:24 - 12 minutes - 8.25 MBWhy did that ad just pop up for something I was talking to my friend about earlier? Is your phone listening to you? Well, what's actually happening is pretty creepy indeed.
Take Breaks They Said, Don't Burn Out They Said
April 08, 2019 19:11 - 11 minutes - 7.87 MBSometimes your friends are completely right. Spoiler alert, a lot of the time they are.
Protecting Your Feelings: Examining Positive Defense Mechanism
April 04, 2019 05:41 - 10 minutes - 6.89 MBNot all defense mechanisms are bad even though a lot of them get a bad rep. Let's go through 4 that are actually good for you.
I'm Telling You The Full Story...Kinda - Examining Lies of Omission
April 01, 2019 22:01 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIt's easy to be honest right? Well, if you're leaving out that little piece of big information, maybe not so much. Learn about the lies that are low key damaging your reputation and communication.
Never Use These Words/Phrases, Including the Word Never
March 27, 2019 22:36 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBHaving confidence in how you speak is important. Your word choice matters.
Vicious Cycles Part 2 - You're Not Alone
March 26, 2019 23:10 - 12 minutes - 8.25 MBIt's going to take a lot of will for you to break out of your cycle, but you can do it, guaranteed.
Vicious Cycles Part 1 - You're Not Alone
March 23, 2019 01:57 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThis was the toughest episode to record, because it took admitting who I was and what I did. But in order to help you along, I have to be honest with myself.
You're Burying Yourself - Examining Self Fulfilling Prophecies
March 21, 2019 21:30 - 10 minutes - 7 MBHow you perceive yourself is either setting yourself up for failure or success. It really all starts with you.
I Just Spent a Whole Episode Talking Through Anger
March 19, 2019 03:44 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBSometimes an episode is incredibly meta. This is one of them. If you've ever felt angry, maybe you can relate.
Don't Let Time Trip You Out - How to Hack Perception
March 13, 2019 23:15 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBTime is one of the trippiest subjects you'll ever think about. I've been tripped up a lot recently, but learning these hacks and tips really helped to shift my focus and take control of it.
Are You Saying Sorry Wrong? Examining Apologies
March 12, 2019 01:28 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MBWe've all had to say sorry before, but we may not have said it right. Listen in to find out how you can approve on your apologies. Trust me, it's going to help your relationship.
Grudges - How I Let Go of My Best Friend Sleeping with My Girlfriend
March 09, 2019 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBYes. That happened. What better topic to discuss grudges then that one.