Trying Times

Sometimes trying new things can be scary, it makes sense. Dealing with any kind of change can be scary. But when you pause for a second and think about the fact that you are not getting any younger - things feel even scarier right? I’ve been trying to utilize that thought as a driving force to try more, live more and feel more fulfilled in myself. So that’s what this episode is about. Hope you enj...

Jigisha is without a doubt one of the funniest people I’ve met, and I’m sure you’ll gather that from this one. In this episode, we talk about the cost of living and the price we pay for peace of mind. From real estate to online dating, we talk about it all. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with Jigisha here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jigisha.realestate ( @jigisha.realestate ) Tiktok: https...

The best known point in anyone's life in terms of awkwardness or discomfort, is typically high school. Right? Maybe it's the way we dressed, the way we spoke or the things we did. We've all been there. This ones all about that and a bit about life in your early to mid 20s. (Spoiler alert: things work out just fine) So without saying much more, I hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show he...

YouTube has been around for a good portion of my life now, and it's a place that I have enjoyed both as a subscriber and also as a "creator" - I loved to edit videos so this was a cool way to share some fun ones that I made throughout high school and university. (albeit I haven't posted in a very long time, it's still something I enjoy ok) So this episode is all about that, and some of the Trying...

Ever feel main character energy? Okay, what about a mouse moment…? This episode is all about mindset, awkwardness (as per usual) and how these two concepts are something that we need to experience at some point in our lives - hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/  ( @imcarmenkang ) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespod...

Happy New Year! In this one, I talk a lot about the concept of gratitude and how we sometimes might lose sight of this. It's easy, it happens often and I think there's so many factors that play into this. Social media, media in general and the constant stories we are told (or may even tell ourselves) all work around the clock. So here's this episode - I hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the...

It's been an interesting year, and it's now wrapping with a total of 29 episodes of Trying Times....I can't believe it. In this one, I talk a lot about how the idea behind Trying Times came to me and how it's inspired me.  Thank you for listening and making this such a special thing.  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ ( @imcarmenkang ) htt...

this. episode. was. so. much. fun. Meet Kiran Rai, aka KayRay. She’s a good friend, a talented Actress, cool Director and overall this Super Creative. In this episode, we talk about her inspirations, how life can be cyclical and also take a trip down memory lane as we discuss some of her previous projects. It was so special to catch up with her. I hope you enjoy this episode :) --- Keep up with Ki...

Back again with a new episode with a very special guest! Meet Victoria Robinson, one of my good pals and a great photographer. In this episode we talk a lot about her work, her experiences in the industry and that feeling when you find your creative community. Without further ado, enjoy the conversation :)  --- Keep up with Victoria here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriarobinsonp...

Hi friends! This week’s episode features a special guest! I’m so excited to share this conversation with Nika Thompson, and to chat more about her photography, current projects and (of course) imposter syndrome. Nika knows that working as a Creative can mean and exhibit so many things. One of those things can be progression, where we are constantly growing and becoming better at our craft. So with...

Learning can mean so many different things and happen in so many different places, but one of the first things we think about when hearing that word is school. Some of us love school, and some of us might not (either is totally okay). But this episode, is more so about utilizing your resources to learn more outside of school, after school, or whenever in life about literally whatever interests you...

Guys the audio game has levelled up - get ready for some crispy clear vocals lol. Okay so this one is all about hobbies and you're probably thinking - didn't she already talk about this before? Well yes, but no. This one is about hobbies you can do while on the go, so I talk about biking, reading, and penny boarding.  Hope you enjoy! Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter:...

Sometimes it might feel like things just aren't going your way, and maybe things aren't meeting your expectations. When it comes to dating, surely enough of us can turn to good ol romcoms during what might feel like a grim moment (or for comfort, no judgement here). This episode is about how this genre of films and books can sometimes alter our expectations, and I talk about how realistic (or not)...

In this episode, I talk about something more personal and something that I believe should be talked about a lot more. PMDD. Also known as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. I share a bit about my experience learning about this, understanding it, and growing with it. Hope you enjoy! Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: @imcarmenkang Leave a voicemail here:  anchor.fm/trying...

I think of comparison as some kind of a plague, it sort of just infests lives and takes away from the excitement of just living. So in this episode, I chat about how it may possibly effect us at different stages of our lives, and more on how it has become prominent in our world. Hope you enjoy! Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: @imcarmenkang Leave a voicemail here: anchor....

Have you been overthinking lately? If so, this episode just might be perfect for you. No but in all seriousness, this is something that we all do and we're all a little guilty of. Sometimes we overthink the simplest things, even when the answer may be right in front of us. Other times we overthink in hopes that we'll come to some form of resolution. That's what this episode is all about. Hope you...

Remember when song covers were the biggest thing on YouTube? Cause I sure do..this one's a bit of a throwback and all about trying to discover new talents way back when social media started to come into the forefront. :') Hope you enjoy! Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: @imcarmenkang Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast

In one of the first episodes of this show, I quickly visited the subject of journalling and mindfulness - it actually sparked a lot of really great conversations with some friends on Instagram so I wanted to bring this subject back and talk about it with more detail. Hope you enjoy! Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: @imcarmenkang Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-ti...

This opens up a new sort of series in the show, where we talk about some of the things we can turn to when working through or simply avoiding trying times altogether. So in this one, the main topic is reading and focuses on some the books I've read lately... Hope you enjoy! If you have any book recommendations PLS share: Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: @imcarmenkang Leav...

Since the last episode, I got to thinking about how social media has impacted the way we socialize and even acts as a buffer sometimes so that we don't have to interact with someone irl. So this one's all about that and my recounting of how new age interactive media took over when I was growing up. Hope you enjoy! To keep the convo going: Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter:...

I think I can speak for a big group of people when I say that summer is the most popular season of all. In this episode, I acknowledge that, and some of the nostalgia from my childhood and then proceed to talk about all of the trying times of the season that I face now..?  Hope you enjoy! To keep the convo going: Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: @imcarmenkang Leave a...

The title seems pretty self explanatory...but I talk about just how embarrassing I can be when I'm tired. Don't believe me? Just listen and see. Hope you enjoy! To keep the convo going: Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: @imcarmenkang Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast

In this one, I talk about some of the milestones everyone is expected to experience at one point (or another) in their lives; from school and career to relationships, and the fact that it is okay to move at your own pace. Hope you enjoy! To keep the convo going: Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: @imcarmenkang Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast

We've all been here before, you do or say something embarrassing and then wish you could reverse time...well this episode is a slight documentation of some of those stupid and trying times. Hope you enjoy! To keep the convo going: Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: @imcarmenkang Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast

Making a move could mean so many different things, nonetheless it is always a little scary. In this episode, I talk about the time I moved across the country for the first time for a new job.  Hope you enjoy! To keep the convo going: Instagram: @imcarmenkang + @thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: @imcarmenkang Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast