Season 1, Episode 12: Beginnings

In the twelfth episode of Opposite of Neutral, join hosts Chris, Evan, and special guest Tuan Phan as they dive deep into the theme of "Beginnings." Tuan is the author of the newly published book: “Remembering Water: A Memoir of Departure and Return”.  Tuan ties the topic of "beginnings" into his experiences with fatherhood and a return to his homeland, Vietnam, as well as his experiences becoming a father. Evan's impending move to Santiago, Chile inspires an in-depth discussion on the challenges and uncertainties of plunging into new territory, whether that's parenthood, or moving to a new country. Chris shares his feelings of not feeling at home in the city where he lives. From contemplation of alternate life paths to an exploration into the concept of beginnings as a kind of return, the three of them discuss how their shared experiences of living overseas connects with broader themes of personal growth and identity. Chris put Tuan on the spot before he had to go to a meeting to suggest next week’s topic, and he delivered! Tuan challenged Chris and Evan to dive in to the topic of “Home” for the next episode.   If you have ideas for future episodes, have comments on something on the show, or have an idea for a future guest, please send an email to ⁠[email protected]⁠.  Want to learn more about Tuan’s story? You can order his book, Remembering Water, at this link: ⁠https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/remembering-water-tuan-phan/1143368294⁠