The Soft Parts Podcast

Belonging can be dangerous. And sometimes the people we trust to keep us safe can end up being the ones we need to be kept safe from.  In this episode, we reflect on a recent tragedy that sparked a much larger conversation about friendship, belonging, identity, and what it means to feel safe with the people around us. We explore how our relationships shape us, the importance of surrounding ourselv...

This week, we’re talking about friendships: the ones we imagined we would have, the ones that hurt us, and the ones that helped us feel safe enough to be ourselves. We reflect on how our families shaped the way we learned to trust people, especially growing up with strict parents who taught us to be careful about who we let close. From childhood loneliness and surface-level friendships to toxic fr...

Why did they make falling in love look so easy in those early 2000s rom-coms? Because we've been having the opposite experience. You know, some of us grew up believing we'd have love figured out by now, then life happens. This week, we talk about the expectations we had for dating versus the reality we've experienced thus far. From changing standards and learning to set boundaries to n...

Every conversation has a beginning, and this is ours. In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves, share how our friendship began, and talk about the experiences that inspired us to create The Soft Parts Podcast . Hosted by Haitian-American and Vietnamese-American friends Nik and Nhi , our conversations are shaped by both our lived experiences and our professional backgrounds. As a licensed...