two be honest

In this episode, we embark on a discussion about social media–the role it plays in our lives, how it's changed, and how to use it responsibly. We also talk about the pros and cons of using social media, how social media has evolved over the years, and why humans feel the need to share everything they do.

In this episode, we ponder what it really means to be true to ourselves, the extent this is influenced by our nature as opposed to nurture, and the role of morals in our lives. We also discuss the importance of having the confidence to ask questions, improvements to the school system to encourage students to deepen their learning, and the role grades and academic validation play in our lives.

This week we're bringing back chatimes for a comfy conversation about gifted programs, imposter syndrome and our goals for the next year! In this episode, you'll hear about our individual experiences with gifted programs and why we think they should or shouldn't exist. We also talk about how imposter syndrome can inhibit people from getting the most out of new experiences and how they make complim...

In this episode, we share our experiences with being the therapist friend, discuss some pros and cons of the matter, and shed light on how potentially damaging one of these therapist-friendships can be. We also offer some advice to both parties involved in this situation. Although we always support being vulnerable and discussing mental health with your friends, we also want to remind all of our l...

Welcome back to two be honest! In this long-awaited episode, we explain why we stopped recording podcasts and why we chose to come back. You'll also hear about what it's been like moving away from home, work-life balance, and the pros and cons of social media.

Here's an episode from the archives, recorded in August 2022! Here, we discuss romanticizing life in contrast to having a realistic outlook and the benefits and detriments of each. We also talk about the law of attraction, manifestation, the romanticization of aesthetics, embracing being a main character, and how we are incorporating healthy forms of romanticization into our lives. Stay tuned for...

In this episode, we reflect on how we've changed this summer! This includes new realizations about productivity, a shift in mentality towards rejection, and the role that significant struggles play in our identity.

In celebration of the end of the school year, we reflect on our adventures this year and share all the lessons we have learned along the way! Thank you to everyone for all your support and congratulations again to the graduating class of 2022!

In this episode, we discuss the aesthetic—what it is, its pros and cons, and the impact of social media. Tune in to hear about our thoughts on the trending aesthetics, how they impact our identities, and how they can help motivate us.

In this episode, we discuss the process of developing your own values, our personal relationships with productivity, and the importance of taking care of yourself! Listen in as Amy gives an update on post-exam life and Grace shares her experiences with brain fog.  Recommendation of the week: Haikyu!!

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts about growing older and the need for new experiences. We also touch on psychology, worldviews, morality, and post-pandemic stress.

We're super excited to introduce you to the first episode of our careers series! This week, we invite a recently graduated nursing student onto the podcast to share some of her experiences in university and preceptorships (shadowing a registered nurse!). Our special guest brings a lot of insight, including the misconception behind common nursing stereotypes, the team-based nature of healthcare, an...

Since exam season is (almost) over, we wanted to talk about some things we've noticed about the experience. In this episode, we talk about exam mode, feelings of apathy, and post-exam existential crises. We'll also be discussing feelings of detachment, feeling stressed for no reason, and the need to be productive at all times.

In this week's regularly scheduled dose of diy philosophy, we explore the age-old question of nature vs nurture. As always, we also delve back into the enneagram to share our hypotheses about core motivations and personality types! So tune in to hear our thoughts on whether humans are inherently good, whether children really have personalities, and whether we would still be the same people if our...

What would you do if you caught your friend cheating? Or what if you had to make a decision between your daughter and your niece's life? In this episode, we go through some moral dilemma questions and share our thoughts on what we'd do in these hypothetical situations.

Welcome to two be honest! We'll be your hosts for this podcast, and we're super excited to share our personal growth journeys with you! Thank you so much for tuning in and we hope you'll stick around :)

In celebration of our one-year anniversary, we've decided to revisit the first topic we ever tried to record on the podcast: failure! Tune in to this week's episode to hear us discuss our different experiences with validation and self-worth, our experiences with unhealthy mindsets, and our views on what makes a good role model. We also discuss what it means to "try your best," ideal work environme...

Welcome to the second part of amy-and-grace-try-to-talk-philosophy-but-not-really! In this episode, we talk about the issue with being too nice, how identity change occurs, and how grades affect our perception of people. We continue with a discussion about good and bad legacies, the beauty of introspection and what it means to truly be alive, and the importance of our 'mental midwinters.' school o...

Join us for a candid conversation on some deep questions! This week, Amy pulls out some incredible questions from her random thoughts folder, and we discuss the legacy we want to leave behind, pursuing our passions, and what emotions really are. Tune in next week for part two!

Welcome to the third(?) identity crisis of the year! In this episode, Grace and Amy will attempt to answer the question, "Who do you want to be in the future?," and discuss the problems we run into while trying to envision future versions of ourselves. Today, we talk about the conception of the perfect version of yourself and why that might not necessarily be the person you really want to be. Last...

This week, we invite the amazing Christine Tian onto the podcast! Join us for a casual conversation between three friends as we discuss Asian parent stereotypes, our experiences growing up as the model minority, and our own high expectations for ourselves. We also relive some core memories and share some funny stories, and wrap it all up with your regularly programmed existential crisis about appr...

In this episode, we'll be exploring how our perspective towards friendship has shifted and the different types of friendships we've built over the years. Listen in to hear us talk about the qualities we look for in a friend, whether we value quality over quantity, and how Amy feels about the maintenance of friendships after graduation.

In this episode, we share and discuss our answers to some of the common university essay questions, including topics around identity, personal values, and life lessons. Listen in to hear our takes on what we feel like should be important to us compared to what is actually important to us, different peoples' growth journeys, and some of Amy's university application tips!

It's been a good week! In this episode, we talk about new eras of our lives and the revelations we've had. This includes our new thoughts on evolutionary psychology, our musings on why everyone is depressed and fate versus free will. We discuss changes in our lives and how changes in our environments have impacted our perspectives on school and learning, our confidence, and the amount of effo...

Kids these days... am I right? In this episode, we review some common gen z stereotypes and explore their origins, how they manifest in our own lives, and whether or not we think they are true! Some of the stereotypes we discuss include the belief this generation is indecisive, has a short attention span, good at multitasking, addicted to technology, introverted, insecure, struggles with mental he...