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(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Welcome to perimenopause, the fun house no one asked for. The Yeochins commiserate about recent bouts of fatigue and migraines in a season of change that also includes shifts in perspectives and relationships. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 69

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins welcome Susan Lieu, Vietnamese American author, activist, and performer, to the podcast to discuss her riveting memoir, The Manicurist’s Daughter. The book is a refreshingly honest and raw memoir about Susan’s quest to find answers and heal after her mother dies during plastic surgery. You can order The Manicurist’s Daughter HERE Learn more about Susan Lieu HERE An...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): After a stressful season, Jane tells Ellen about how restarting couples counseling has restored her energy to face everyday challenges in marriage and motherhood. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 67

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): If you suffer from an intense feeling of responsibility, being an overachiever, and struggle with people-pleasing behaviors, you might have EDS, or Eldest Daughter Syndrome. Ellen and Jane - both eldest daughters - break it down in this very non-scientific discussion. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 66

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane have an honest conversation processing a multitude of feelings of disappointment and disillusionment after last week’s election and offer insight on how to move forward. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 65

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane discuss social media culture in the influencer era, diving into the myth that more - engagement, monetization, etc. - always equals more value. They examine how choosing quality over quantity, both online and offline, can bring greater satisfaction and peace. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 64

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane contemplate whether contentment might be the ultimate form of happiness in a world where expectations can feel unattainable. How can we find joy amid the complexities of modern motherhood and lingering regret, and redefine success? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 63

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): In this unreleased episode from the spring, the Yeochins take a playful dive into their partners’ habits and quirks that drive them crazy but they let slide—because everyone deserves a pass sometimes. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 62

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane talk about THAT viral clip of Canadian entrepreneurs pitching their bubble tea brand to a panel of “Dragon” investors. The social media backlash that followed prompted Bobba’s founders to issue a formal apology this week. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 61

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE) : Ellen and Jane muse about the annual whirlwind of fall activities as they juggle schedules, prepare for the holidays, and find moments of peace amidst the chaos. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 60

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins enter a heated debate about the viral cucumber salad trend on TikTok- has it spawned a new wave of appreciation for one of the most ubiquitous Korean banchans or is it another example of digital gentrification? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 59

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane are joined by gynecologist, social media star, and fierce reproductive health advocate Dr. Karen Tang (@KarenTangMD). Her new book “It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told)” is quickly becoming an essential guide for those seeking accessible information on the some of the most common conditions and treatm...

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane dive into the Ozempic craze and its popularity especially among postpartum and perimenopausal women. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 57

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins reunite after their summer break, sharing personal highs, lows, and the evolving dynamics of their friendship over the past year.

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Sometime kids - or parents - say the darndest things, don’t they? Ellen and Jane weigh in on a listener’s question about her mom’s joke she fears didn’t quite land with her friends.

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane respond to a podcast listener who candidly shares her struggle to find acceptance from her Korean family after coming out as a trans woman.

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane discuss the challenges of managing kids’ summertime screen time and the dilemma of when to introduce phones and how to enforce digital boundaries.

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Dr. Nellie Tran, Professor of Counseling & School Psychology at San Diego State University, joins Ellen and Jane in this episode as they talk about their individual and shared experiences as Asian American women. Dr. Nellie talks about her academic journey and research on microaggressions and offers a way to reframe “imposter syndrome” into a more empowering approach.   Dr....

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane delve into the fascinating competitive nature of status signaling in Korea, from flexing luxury goods to lavish wedding celebrations.

( WATCH ON YOUTUBE ) : In this episode recorded a few months ago, Ellen and Jane air grievances of new ailments they’re experiencing in their mid-life, while embracing the wisdom and expanded perspectives as silver linings. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 50


(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The yeochins take a deep dive into "Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult” on Netflix as they discuss the unsettling reality of cults, influencer culture, and the unsettling details the documentary reveals. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 49

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane recounts the poignant moments her family shared in California before her grandpa’s passing. The yeochins explore the themes of grief, family ties, and finding closure.

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen have a candid conversation with their friend Sara Upshaw, owner of OHSUN Banchan Deli and Cafe about the difficulties Pioneer Square business owners are facing amid ongoing construction this summer. Sara shares her frustrations with the lack of support and clear communications from local leaders and her determination to advocate for fellow business owners in the...

(WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane share anecdotes about moving away from high-pressure parenting and learning to take a more open approach that sometimes means lowering the bar for their kids.

(WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE): The yeochins talk about the complexities of honoring aging family members amid unresolved tensions and holding space for compassion. This episode was recorded on June 4, and Jane’s grandpa has since entered hospice care. Jane and her family traveled to California last weekend to say their final goodbyes.