Friends Next Door

When we're constantly connected to the world through the palm of our hand (aka our phone), is it possible to truly take a step back and disconnect? Do you feel the need to? To those who have proactively taken the step to unplug, how does that make you feel?    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmi...

Are first-time experiences the most memorable? If it's a bad experience, is it hardest to overcome the first time and does it get easier? Conversely, if it's a good one, do you tend to remember only the first time it happens?    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundane_photos

It's an age-old question.. are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty type of person? How does this understanding impact our day-to-day life? Is there an advantage of adopting a mindset that's not necessarily your natural predisposition?    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mund...

Imagine this situation: you and your friends have spent time and shared experiences together for years. But then, some distance starts forming in the friendship because one of you is seeing more success than the other. How would you deal?    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundan...

Do you agree that making new friends just gets harder as we age? Whether it is due to the circumstances we're in, the busy lives we're leading, etc, these friendship bonds don't come by very often. If you find yourself in a situation where you feel the loneliness that may come with adulthood, we hope you like this episode.    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsne...

Are you on a busy bandwagon? Do you find yourself running and hustling everyday, whether it is to achieve a certain goal in your career or to keep up with your social calendar? If so, this episode is for you :).    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundane_photos

The best games are those that could either make or break your friendships, so let's play a game and see if ours would endure! Just kidding. We're still good, but we had fun learning more about each other's tendency in this game for sure. Have you guys ever played this game with your friends or loved ones? How did that go?   As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsnext...

Noone's perfect. How cliche does this sound and how many times have you heard it in your life? Yet in the world of imperfection, we find it hard sometimes to deal with other people's flaws. Why can't they just do things the right way! In those moments of frustration, we're here for you.    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor D...

When it comes to etiquettes around hosting someone and being a guest, how far would you go to make the other party comfortable? If you're playing host, how much preparation do you put into making sure that your guests feel at home? And if you're the guest, how do you make sure that you get invited back?    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG:...

When was the last time you found yourself in an awkward situation? And how did you deal with it? Come and laugh about these unexpected situations with us... because life is better when you don't take yourself too seriously sometimes!   As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundane_phot...

Little white lies, excuses, and self deception. Did we just take a dark turn? We're officially back on the grind with some chatters about the little things we tell ourselves to sleep better at night. Who can relate?    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here: Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundane_photos   **SUBSCRIBE...

Hello Season 5!! Let's talk about TRUST.  Are you a trusting person? Do you have trust issues? Have we been burned before and has that ruined our trust and what types of topics or questions are "too much"?  As per usual, we explore these questions through a strangers, family, relationship, and work lens!  Thanks for listening to our first episode to kick of this new season :)  As always, if you ha...

We're saying goodbye 2023 by taking the time to reflect on our highs and lows, and we think it's safe to say that it's been an eventful year. And as we're gearing up for 2024, we will be taking some time to rest and nourish the soul. To those of you listening to this episode, thank you for sticking by us! We shall be back :)    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frn...

OK if this sounds like a personal topic.. maybe because it is! But hear us out and see if you can find agreement in our answers to this shocking question.    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundane_photos

How often do you hear people say "this is just how I am"? Or better yet, how often do you say it yourself? Don't get us wrong, we absolutely support the idea of knowing and loving ourselves. We all need to hear that sometimes and give ourselves some validation. That said, where do we draw the line between appreciating self and not having a growth mindset?    As always, if you have a burning questi...

Before you go, "what in the world are they talking about here?", give this episode a listen and tell us what you think!   As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundane_photos

On this episode, we decided to answer the top question that most of us had in mind at some point in our lives - what would I do in a zombie apocalypse?? If you guys have been wondering as well, listen through to see whether you'd be the last few ones standing or the first ones to go.    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Da...

Of course we realize that it depends on the situation, but hear who's most forgiving among the bunch. Midway through this episode it seemed like this question was applied very differently in friendships for guys and girls -- at least according to Dan!    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa...

Some things in life are better left unshared. Do you agree with this sentiment, or are you the nosy type who would rather know about everything that's going on around you? There's no right or wrong answer on this one obviously, it is all about personal preferences. But which one are you? We just.. want to know LOL.    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor...

If we were to play a word association game, what are some of the keywords you would use to describe yourself? Whether we like it or not, some of our characteristics would leave an imprint on others, which would then become our 'brand'. So how important is it to cultivate your personal brand?    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnex...

Kuan and Dan are getting a download of Mia's recent Korea trip! This time being her FOURTH visit to Korea, how was it different from her previous trips? Did she learn anything about herself during her SOLO TRIP? If you guys are thinking about doing a solo trip, listen on!    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @thereald...

If you were to draw a chart of your life and list decisions that, in a way, define your life - what would those be? It doesn't need to be grand, but sometimes smaller or more subtle actions can just be as impactful.    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundane_photos     *FIND US...

Some people are better at realizing that they need help and asking for one than others. What's your take on this?    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundane_photos

While we're on the topic of change, what are things you wanted to change about yourselves but are OK with now? Change is generally good, but so is self acceptance - let's talk about it.    As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundane_photos

It's always fun to walk down memory lane to see how your lives have changed over the years. What were the things you didn't hesitate to do when you were younger, but would not do now? How have these preference changes shaped us today?   As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:   Email:  frndsnextdoor@gmail.com IG: @frndsnextdoor Dan: @therealdanchen Mia: @msmiaaa Thomas: @mundane_p...