A podcast exploring identity, mental health, culture, faith, and human stories from the in-between.

🎧 Title: Neuroscience Meets Real Life: Why Your Brain Needs to PauseWhat if slowing down is the smartest thing your brain can do? Dr. Nuri Jeong, neuroscientist and executive coach, shares how our brains shape every word, thought, and decision — and why taking a pause might be your greatest advantage. From groundbreaking research on memory to transforming brain science into real-world tools for l...

🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Real Talk with Dr. Crystal Yi 🎗️Cancer is scary, frustrating, and… sometimes ridiculously annoying. In this episode, Min chats with Dr. Crystal Yi, a general surgeon, about their personal journeys with cancer—laughing, venting, and sharing the moments that make it all human.💖 We need each other. We fight cancer together. Through faith, hope, and community, we fin...

Dior ‘Toile de Jouy’ Meets Korean Folk Art | AI x Minhwa🎨 디자이너에서 AI 프로덕트 매니저, 그리고 이제는 AI 아티스트로.기술과 예술의 경계를 자유롭게 넘나들며, 전통적 요소들을 현대적 감각으로 재해석합니다. 동서양의 문화적 배경을 바탕으로, AI와 디지털 페인팅을 통해 새로운 시각 예술의 가능성을 탐구합니다.🌍 From Designer → AI Product Manager → AI Artist. I explore the intersection of technology and...

Why should the church care about undocumented immigrants? In this episode of Take 1.5 Podcast , we sit down with Eunil David Cho , Assistant Professor of Spiritual Care and Counseling at Boston University School of Theology. Beyond his academic work, Dr. Cho is also a Korean American Presbyterian pastor who has served congregations in Atlanta, Dallas, and Boston. Born in Korea and raised in Atlant...

Caring for Aging Immigrant Parents: Expectations, Resentment, and EmpathyIn this episode of Take 1.5 Podcast, I sit down with Ruby Urquiza, LCSW, to talk about the complexities of caring for aging immigrant parents. From navigating medical systems to balancing emotional labor, we unpack the unspoken expectations that often fall on children of immigrants. Ruby opens up with an honest and vulnerable...

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기러기 가족의 둘째 딸로 1994년 미국에 온 최유정은, 미국에서 자라며 서구적인 사고방식을 갖게 되었지만 여전히 마음속엔 한국인의 정서를 간직한 “1.75세”입니다. 15년간 와인 회사에서 회계 업무를 하다 팬데믹을 계기로 교육 비영리 분야로 커리어 전환, 현재는 파이낸스 전문가로 일하는 동시에 한 아들의 엄마로 살아가고 있습니다.이번 에피소드에서는 유정이 지난 16년간 청소년 기독교 컨퍼런스를 통해 한국계 미국 청...

Ownkyeong Lee is a psychologist and learning scientist (M.Sc.) pursuing her PhD with a research focus on multilingualism and identity. As a mother of two raising her children in Germany—navigating three nationalities and four first languages—she brings both personal and academic depth to the conversation on multilingual, multicultural family life. To support families with Asian heritage and beyond...

기러기 가족의 둘째 딸로 1994년 미국에 온 최유정은, 미국에서 자라며 서구적인 사고방식을 갖게 되었지만 여전히 마음속엔 한국인의 정서를 간직한 “1.75세”입니다. 15년간 와인 회사에서 회계 업무를 하다 팬데믹을 계기로 교육 비영리 분야로 커리어 전환, 현재는 파이낸스 전문가로 일하는 동시에 한 아들의 엄마로 살아가고 있습니다.이번 에피소드에서는 유정이 지난 16년간 청소년 기독교 컨퍼런스를 통해 한국계 미국 청...

What does it mean to be heard without being seen? In this episode of Take 1.5, we sit down with Alex 현지 Wang, a Korean-American foley artist who shapes the emotional undercurrent of shows like Severance, Godfather of Harlem Season 4, Emily in Paris, and many more. Her work lives in the details—the creak of a chair, the echo of footsteps—sounds that make a scene feel real but often go unnoticed....

In this heartfelt episode of Take 1.5, we sit down with Heejin and Jimmi from Love After Divorce Season 4 to talk about what life has looked like after the cameras stopped rolling. From their whirlwind romance on the show to getting married, having a baby, and moving to Vancouver, Heejin and Jimmi open up about building a life together as a cross-border couple. We also dive into their experiences...

In this episode of Take 1.5, we’re joined by best-selling children’s author, educator, and podcast host Chelsea Chong Kim, whose beloved book Carol the Carrot Bowls for the Salad Bowl is inspiring a generation of young readers to embrace who they are. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Chelsea brings over a decade of experience as a master educator into every story she tells. We explore how her backg...

In this intimate conversation, I sit down with my 78-year-old mother as she shares her story of resilience, sacrifice, and love. A first-generation immigrant who arrived in the U.S. in the 1980s, she worked long hours in a garment factory to provide a better future for her children. She opens up about her dreams, disappointments, and the quiet strength that carried her through a difficult marriage...

Ahrom Kim, PhD, is a 1.25 generation Korean immigrant, UX researcher, educator, former biology professor, and working mom. In this episode, she shares her journey from Korea to the U.S., her pivot from academia to tech, and how she's learned to navigate parenting and professional life with a growth mindset. We talk about why trusting a child’s natural curiosity can lead to greater success than...

🇰🇷🇺🇸 Meet Rosa Her — a Korean-born UX/UI designer whose creative journey spans the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Since first arriving in the U.S. as an exchange student in 2008, Rosa has built a dynamic career in digital design, working with clients across South Korea and the United States. Now based in New York, she continues to bridge cultures through both design and performance. In 2015, she was...

By 25, Kevin was the youngest department head in his industry, leading a team of 60+ and racing up the corporate ladder. On the outside, he had it all. But behind the scenes, he was working 15–18-hour days, sacrificing friendships, and convincing himself there was no time for meaningful connection. That all changed in 2020 during his first solo trip. What started as an escape became a turning poin...

Celina Lee is the founder of Live Your Dream Club and a globally recognized executive and career coach. She is also a lawyer, award-winning writer, and the host of Live Your Dream Podcast. She has extensive experiences coaching many executives and corporate professionals to achieve success and fulfillment in their careers, and has given speeches and delivered workshops in many countries. Celina st...

Patrick (and Jessica) of VanBooboo join me in this episode. They quit their jobs, sold the house, and hit the road with their three dogs to chase adventure across Alaska in a camper van. Yep, they lived the van life for three years, wild and free! They are now settled in Anchorage, but their love for the wild is still going strong. In this episode, Patrick shares stories from the road, life with t...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jang Cho, a child and adult psychiatrist, to explore the complex layers of internalized racism within the Asian American community. Together, we unpack how racism and bias—both subtle and overt—have shaped the mental health, identity, and self-perception of generations of Asian Americans. From the model minority myth to everyday microaggressions, Dr. Cho share...

Jae Kwon, a writer, had perfect SAT scores, started college at an Ivy League school, dropped out, and became a popular SAT tutor and college coach. He navigates the complexities of Korean American identity while working at a Pocha, standing up for his community, and writing about his own 1.5 experience with no translation! —feeling isolated and othered yet capable of everything. From the Korean ch...

Join Jenna Lee Kim, an American transracial Korean adoptee living on Jeju Island, Korea, as she embarks on a heartfelt journey to explore belonging and intersectional identities. In the land of her birth, Jenna dives deep into personal narratives, learning about others while uncovering more about her own identity and heritage. Through community engagement and storytelling, Jenna amplifies the voic...

Rice Blossoms is where tradition meets artistry. Jennifer Lee, a 1.5-generation Korean American, explores the rich heritage behind Korean desserts while embracing a modern, luxurious approach to rice cakes. Jennifer shares her journey of blending tradition with innovation—drawing from her cultural roots to craft intricate, flower-adorned rice cakes that are as meaningful as they are beautiful thro...

이번 Take 1.5 에피소드에서는 **이민 전문 변호사 하윤 케인(Hayoon Kane, Esq.)**과 함께 **특별이민청소년(SIJS, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status)**에 대해 이야기합니다. SIJS는 미국 내 서류 미비 청소년들에게 법적 안정성을 제공할 수 있는 중요한 절차이지만, 많은 사람들에게 잘 알려져 있지 않습니다.헤이윤 변호사는 SIJS의 자격 요건, 신청 절차, 그리고 이민 청소년들의 삶에 미치는 영향에 대해 알기 쉽게 설명...

At 10, Dawren’s mom left. At 13, his dad did the same. He and his younger brother were left to figure out life on their own. At the time, it all felt normal—but looking back, he sees those years as just one chapter of a much larger story filled with hardship, resilience, and transformation. In this episode of Take 1.5, Dawren—former Soft White Underbelly interviewee turned life consultant, coach,...