Best Melody Cheng Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 271: Is New York Too Romanticized? Our Setbacks & Successes in NYC 55:00

1h ago55:00

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Mel’s settling into New York now, but before that, she sat down with Janet to talk about her expectations for the big move. Frequent listeners will know that Janet’s bounced around a lot, and at one point, NYC was a place she really hoped to live. Unfortunately, though the city is easy to romanticize, setting down roots there has its own unique set…

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: How to Support (and Not Support) a Friend through Miscarriage 23:31

1h ago23:31

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Today's topic is a tough one, so I want to give a heads-up: we’re diving into the difficult subject of miscarriage. Cue: “Bigger Than the Whole Sky” by Taylor Swift. About a month ago, I went through a miscarriage, and as a hopeful mom of two, it was the single most devastating thing I’ve ever experienced in my life. It's a heavy but necessary conv…

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Episode 270: Celebrating Toisanese Roots, Taiwanese History, & the Art of Chinese Knotting #AANHPI Heritage Month 41:42

3d ago41:42

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Happy AANHPI Heritage Month! Every year, we love to highlight our personal stories and connections with our heritage. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into specific topics we’ve always been curious about: Why did most early immigrants from China to the US come from the Toisan region? What’s the history & symbolism behind the familiar Chine…

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Living Well with Janet: Purposeful Living with Essentialist, Sung Yoo 51:39

5d ago51:39

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I really love minimal living. Whether it’s from moving around and traveling a lot in my adult years sampling life in different cities, a desire to leave less of a negative footprint on the planet, a real resonance with the Marie Condo mindset, or a combination of all of the above - the less stuff, the better, and the more minimal and efficient the …

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Episode 269: Our Glow Ups & Glow Downs - From Bad Haircuts to Landing Our First Big Jobs 54:18

10d ago54:18

54:18

As people grow and change, you might find yourself in your 30s as a very different person than you were in your 20s. Teenage you might not have even imagined who you are today. So while it may be slightly embarrassing to look back at those old versions of ourselves, in this episode we’re reflecting on all the glow ups (and even glow downs) that bro…

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The imperative to find joy with Sovereign Xavier 50:19

11d ago50:19

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The luminous Sovereign Xavier lights up the room! In this episode we talk about mending, the birth of Blackadelics in Colorado, collective and decentralized movements, deepening commitment to community, sharing resources, and queerness giving hope for the world. Sovereign serves as a catalyst for systemic change, leading as Founder and Co-Creator o…

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: How Does It Feel to Hit 2 Years in my Romantic Relationship? 33:30

12d ago33:30

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For today’s episode, it falls a bit after my 2 year anniversary with Ray. The last time I was in this long of a relationship was in high school and that was a very different time. With us moving in together, in a new city, we are definitely in a different stage in our relationship. Today, I reflect back on our relationship, compare year 1 & 2, chat…

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Episode 268: Our Biggest Failures and Mistakes & What We Learned From Them 48:25

20d ago48:25

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Oof, no one likes to look back on past failures, even if it’s been years since then. But making mistakes is a part of life, and none of them define who you are or what the rest of your life will look like. Today, we share our biggest academic, relationship, and career failures – from getting a D+ on a final, to facing negative performance reviews a…

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: What It’s Like to Raise Your Child in Asia, feat. Connie Ma 52:00

19d ago52:00

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Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to raise your child in another country? In today’s episode, I bring my old high school friend, Connie Ma, onto the podcast to chat about the unique experience of raising a family abroad, particularly in Taiwan. Connie shares her journey from the United States to Taiwan, highlighting the challenges and joys o…

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Episode 267: Single On Purpose, But Not Forever - Put Yourself First with The Angry Therapist 55:49

29d ago55:49

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In a world filled with so many influences and voices, how do you return back to your core self and rediscover your life’s purpose? Or in the words of today’s guest, how do you start living from the inside out, rather than the outside in? We’re so excited to sit down with John Kim, known for his work as The Angry Therapist. After going through a div…

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Living Well with Janet: Turns Out that Play Is a Mindset, Not an Activity 20:49

26d ago20:49

20:49

In a previous episode, I talked about the importance of play and how I have been trying to incorporate more of it into my life. *Spoiler alert* In that episode (In My Play Era, I Took a Heels Class) I talked about how scheduling a playful activity like a dance class actually wasn’t the best way to get into a state of play. In this episode I share a…

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Episode 266: Janet & Mel’s Favorite Self-Development Practices and Tracking Personal Goals 53:07

1M ago53:07

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When you go through big life changes, it can frequently feel like you’re unbalanced and losing control of your circumstances, even if the changes are good ones. This year, Mel’s taking big steps by moving cross-country, while Janet is stepping out of her comfort zone into a new era of carefree play. As we enter new chapters in life, what is the bes…

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: NYC Update - How Am I Really Doing? 28:29

1M ago28:29

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Last time we chatted about New York, I announced I was moving. Now, it's been a few weeks moving to a new city and it's been tough! From all the emotional goodbyes in Cali, adjusting to living with a partner, to dealing with changes, it's been a roller coaster of a few weeks. Tune in to see what the move has been like lately & what feelings I've be…

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Episode 265: Have We Met Before?? How to Avoid Awkward Social Interactions 51:44

1M ago51:44

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Regardless of how many personal & professional events you’ve been to, we’ve all experienced awkward social interactions before. Sometimes you enter a room and realize you don’t know anyone there, or maybe your social battery runs out mid-conversation. Or what if someone you recognize starts talking to you, but you absolutely can’t remember their na…

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Body Autonomy with Justice and Paula 1:12:19

1M ago1:12:19

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The second episode of a two part series, with Justice Rivera and Paula Graciela Kahn of Body Autonomy: Decolonizing Sex Work and Drug Use! In this conversation, Justice, who compiled the essays and stories that make up the book, and contributor Paula Graciela Kahn, go deep into topics such as substance use, colonization, bodily sovereignty, rites…

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: Why We Keep Our Baby’s Face Off Social Media, feat. Philip Wang 43:16

1M ago43:16

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On this episode of Spill the Baby Tea, I bring on my husband, Philip, to dive into the intimate topic of why we made the decision to keep our baby's face hidden from social media. As parents navigating the complexities of modern parenthood in the digital age, we share all of the reasons considered, as well as our reflections (2 years later) behind …

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Episode 264: Dating Red Flags, Deal Breakers, and Worst First Date Locations 50:41

2M ago50:41

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As you navigate the dating world, it’s important to know what you’re looking for and to watch out for those green, beige, and red flags. We’ve had our fair share of red flag experiences that have taught us more about ourselves and what we’re unwilling to compromise on. If a guy isn’t super action-oriented, or if someone doesn’t want to have kids, t…

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Living Well with Janet: Breakups & Brain Health with Alexis Fernandez of Do You F*cking Mind? 38:23

2M ago38:23

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In this episode, I chat with Alexis Fernandez, the host of Do You F*cking Mind, a podcast that uses brain health and neuroscience as a jumping board to teach listeners how to improve their self-perception and view of the world through physical and mental alignment. We talk about how breakups can be a catalyst for big positive life changes, managing…

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Episode 263: Do Twins Have Telepathy? From “Baby Monks” to YouTubers to Business Partners - feat. the JRod Twins 57:43

2M ago57:43

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Many of us know the joy (and sometimes frustration) of growing up with siblings, but the bond shared between twins is something only approximately 3% of the world can understand. So what better way to learn than to invite the experts! Our good friends Jason and Justin Rodjanapanyakul have joined us today to share all about their experience living a…

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Body Autonomy with J and Melodie 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

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The first episode of a two part series, with contributors to Body Autonomy: Decolonizing Sex Work and Drug Use! In this conversation, Melodie and J share so many nuggets of wisdom and experience from the realms of sex work, drugs, gender, religion/spirituality, consent and altered states of consciousness. Melodie Garcia, MPA is the Co-Director fo…

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: 3 Skills you Need to See Personal Growth 28:59

2M ago28:59

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In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked yet profoundly transformative journey of self-growth. Recently, I came across a comment that struck a chord. The listener, who has been with us since the beginning, remarked on the noticeable growth they observed in me over the past few years. This observation made me realize that I’ve done a lot …

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Episode 262: Mel’s Moving to NYC?! - ABG on the East Coast & Major Relationship Updates 45:14

2M ago45:14

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Yes, it’s true, Mel is officially moving to New York City! Not only is this a big deal for her to move from West to East Coast, but she’s also taking a major step in her relationship by moving in with her boyfriend Ray. It’s never easy to step out of your comfort zone, but as someone who’s always wanted to experience living in new places, this move…

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: The First Week of Daycare Wrecked Me 31:58

2M ago31:58

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I knew I’d be emotional the first week of daycare, but I didn’t expect to be an emotional WRECK and sick for weeks! Okay, I don’t want to scare anyone from putting their child in school because stay in school kiddos, but I did want to capture what it was like to send our little one into the WILD of the school environment. I share sick kid tips that…

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Episode 261: How to Flirt - Playful Competition, Body Language, & Practicing with a Pillow?? 52:10

2M ago52:10

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Today, we’re following up on one of Janet’s personal 2024 goals – learning how to flirt. Flirting is a bit of an art; it’s often a combination of charisma, body language, and EQ, but different things will work for different people. Sometimes though, it can be challenging to tell when someone is flirting with you, or even to make your own intentions…

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Living Well with Janet: How Many People Should You Date at One Time? And More Tips from Elite Matchmaker, Cassindy Chao 36:04

2M ago36:04

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How many people should you date at one time? What’s the best way to ask someone about their past relationships? Listen in on my conversation with Elite Matchmaker, Cassindy Chao to find out! We also talk about having accountability partners when you’re dating, cultural differences in interracial relationships, and why someone should consider using …

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Episode 260: Ex & the City - Unexpected Encounters, Setting Boundaries, & “Can We Really Be Friends?" 39:05

3M ago39:05

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After a difficult breakup, many people often want space to heal, reflect, and forget. But when your ex still lives in the same city as you, it’s difficult to avoid familiar spaces that you used to share together. Your favorite bar might remind you of that person, things can get awkward if you have mutual friends, and you could even run into them at…

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: What does Turning 33 Mean to Me? 29:24

3M ago29:24

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As I approach my 33rd birthday this week, I find myself reflecting on the significance of this milestone. In many ways, turning 33 is the age that, in my adolescent mind, symbolized "being an adult", a time when I thought I would have life all figured out. It is also the age I thought I'd be married. However, the contrast between childhood expectat…

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Episode 271: Is New York Too Romanticized? Our Setbacks & Successes in NYC 55:00

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: How to Support (and Not Support) a Friend through Miscarriage 23:31

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Episode 270: Celebrating Toisanese Roots, Taiwanese History, & the Art of Chinese Knotting #AANHPI Heritage Month 41:42

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Living Well with Janet: Purposeful Living with Essentialist, Sung Yoo 51:39

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Episode 269: Our Glow Ups & Glow Downs - From Bad Haircuts to Landing Our First Big Jobs 54:18

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The imperative to find joy with Sovereign Xavier 50:19

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: How Does It Feel to Hit 2 Years in my Romantic Relationship? 33:30

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Episode 268: Our Biggest Failures and Mistakes & What We Learned From Them 48:25

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: What It’s Like to Raise Your Child in Asia, feat. Connie Ma 52:00

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Episode 267: Single On Purpose, But Not Forever - Put Yourself First with The Angry Therapist 55:49

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Living Well with Janet: Turns Out that Play Is a Mindset, Not an Activity 20:49

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Episode 266: Janet & Mel’s Favorite Self-Development Practices and Tracking Personal Goals 53:07

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: NYC Update - How Am I Really Doing? 28:29

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Episode 265: Have We Met Before?? How to Avoid Awkward Social Interactions 51:44

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Body Autonomy with Justice and Paula 1:12:19

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: Why We Keep Our Baby’s Face Off Social Media, feat. Philip Wang 43:16

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Episode 264: Dating Red Flags, Deal Breakers, and Worst First Date Locations 50:41

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Living Well with Janet: Breakups & Brain Health with Alexis Fernandez of Do You F*cking Mind? 38:23

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Episode 263: Do Twins Have Telepathy? From “Baby Monks” to YouTubers to Business Partners - feat. the JRod Twins 57:43

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Body Autonomy with J and Melodie 1:01:40

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: 3 Skills you Need to See Personal Growth 28:59

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Episode 262: Mel’s Moving to NYC?! - ABG on the East Coast & Major Relationship Updates 45:14

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: The First Week of Daycare Wrecked Me 31:58

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Episode 261: How to Flirt - Playful Competition, Body Language, & Practicing with a Pillow?? 52:10

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Living Well with Janet: How Many People Should You Date at One Time? And More Tips from Elite Matchmaker, Cassindy Chao 36:04

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Episode 260: Ex & the City - Unexpected Encounters, Setting Boundaries, & “Can We Really Be Friends?" 39:05

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: What does Turning 33 Mean to Me? 29:24

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