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A General Good Time
by Lena Truong
Welcome listeners to "A General Good Time" and we hope you have one as well. Come join me as we dive into mental health, pop culture, personal and lifestyle topics, and anything and everything in between! It's honestly going to be a wild ride, but a journey I am excited to embark on together. Hosted by Lena TruongPodcast Logo: Designed by Isabelle TruongBonus Segment Art: Designed by Sophia Qin (@sophiayqin)NEW EPISODES OUT NOW See more: https://linktr.ee/ageneralgoodtimepodcast Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ageneralgoodtimepodcast/support
Episodes
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Ep. 21: Astrology: A Mini Exploration into Zodiac Signs
Before anyone rolls their eyes and dismisses this, I just want to note that I’m about to piss some people off… so if you’re a Cancer or Aquarius specifically… sorry in advance! This is the episode about all things astrology (only on the surface though since we would be here forever if I got into...
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lena’s lo-fi life lessons #1: the best convos happen at 4 a.m.
Happy New Year, my lovely listeners! I am so excited to officially announce and launch my new bonus segment aptly titled “lena’s lo-fi life lessons” where I offer my unsolicited advice and thoughts on a wide range of different topics, from unpopular opinions, my hot takes on pop culture news, and…
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Ep. 20: Aphantasia: Navigating Reality without Visualizing
Shoutout to the YouTuber, JAMIErightmeow, whose video on Aphantasia gave me the inspiration to cover today's topic! Now, you may be like me who didn't know until relatively recently that I had been dealing with this my whole life... Aphantasia is defined as the "the inability to form mental…
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Ep. 19: Cooking & Community: Sharing Meals Together ft. Katharine
As the holidays are approaching, it is a time for celebration, community, and most importantly, of course, all about food… With that, I had the honor of inviting my lovely friend and foodie, Katharine (@katnapsss), to share her thoughts on the intersections of food and community through a...
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Ep. 18: Let’s Talk Traditions… and Superstitions…
CW: brief mention of suicide, hanging NOTE: This was recorded prior and meant to be released the night before Halloween… enjoy! ‘Twas the night before Halloween… and I thought to myself what better way to get in spirit than to learn of the various unique traditions and superstitions that you…
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Ep. 17: Let’s Talk Dreams: Lucid, Daydreams, & Nightmares
In honor of spooky season, this episode explores the realm that lies between fantasy and reality... welcome to the world of dreams, both lucid and daydreams and unfortunately, this includes nightmares! Dreams have always been in the forefront of many classics over the years, stemming from as…
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Ep. 16: ‘Tis Autumn… Celebrating Little Moments of Joy
Welcome my lovely listeners and happy spooky season! After listening to Nat King Cole and Lady Ella on repeat, I am so excited to announce that it’s the best time of the year… Now, what’s so great about autumn? Is it nostalgia? Is it the pumpkin spiced lattes and apple cider? Is it the color...
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Ep. 15: Burnout: On the Verge of a ‘Nervous Breakdown’
We’re back to business as usual… and the first thing that comes to mind unfortunately is burnout… Burnout is often overlooked since it’s easy to dismiss as temporary fatigue, but if left untreated can lead to physical, emotional, and psychological issues. In this episode, we cover how to spot...
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all about love: a retrospective [epilogue]
Let’s look back on some of the inspirations behind the mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). Come join me as I walk through some of my inspirations behind the mini series, my relationship with love as a whole, and finally stay tuned to the very end to...
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all about healing: coping, forgiveness, and accountability [series finale]
CW: Self-Hate, Depression, Anxiety, Grief Welcome my lovely listeners to the final part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I am exploring the topic of healing through coping honestly, and fair warning that this is an unexpectedly…
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all about trauma: breaking intergenerational cycles ft. the voice memo diaries podcast [part five]
Welcome my lovely listeners to the fifth part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I invite Gia of the voice memo diaries podcast to share their insights about love, family dynamics, and the ways our upbringing has shifted the way we…
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all about status: it’s complicated… [part four]
Welcome my lovely listeners to the fourth part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I am exploring the topic of dating and relationships, primarily the red flags, green flags, and things to keep in mind before entering a relationship....
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all about friends: the origin of my chosen family [part three]
Welcome my lovely listeners to the third part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I am exploring the topic of friendship, specifically kinship and the origin story of my chosen family. In an exploration of my past, I recall…
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all about body: body image, anti-fatness, and desirability [part two]
Welcome my lovely listeners to the second part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I am exploring the topic of bodies: body image, anti-fatness, and the politics of desirability from my own experience while also citing the works of...
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all about love: intimacy, sacrifice, and 36 questions ft. eli + sarah [part one]
Welcome my lovely listeners to the first part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I invite two guests: Eli and Sarah respectively, as they share their unique perspective on this week’s theme: love. I am beyond excited to dive into the…
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Ep. 14: Tết: Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! Happy Lunar New Year to those who celebrate as we enter the Year of the Tiger! Growing up, my family and I celebrated Lunar New Year, also known as Tết in Vietnamese, which refers to the start of spring and subsequently everyone’s birthday. Each year, there would be a big...
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Ep. 13: Establishing Boundaries: “Sorry, I can’t talk right now. Can I call you later?”
In the age of social media, it seems as though everything we want can be accessed on our phone… including people. Does privacy even exist in the internet era? This week we will explore boundaries and why establishing them seems to be almost impossible. What are boundaries and why are they...
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Ep. 12: Self-Sabotage: At A Crossroads
Happy New Year and Welcome to 2022 to my lovely listeners! I can’t believe it’s already been two years since we have been in this pandemic and it looks like it’s here to stay… What better way to continue that note than exploring this week’s topic: Self-Sabotage. As we have entered the new year,...
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Ep. 11: Affirmations, Gratitude, and Thank You
As we wrap up the end of 2021 and usher in the new year, I wanted to use this week to thank all my lovely listeners for supporting me on this journey. I could not have done this without you all and I have nothing but love and gratitude in my heart for all my supporters. I can’t wait to continue…
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Ep. 10: California Sober: Elevate Your Mind & Get High
It’s 4:20 somewhere in the world and you know what that means… It’s time to chill, take a breather, and unwind as we celebrate the holidays. This week, we explore what “California Sober” is and some of the benefits of the special plant in its various forms. I want to preface that you must be of...
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Ep. 9: The One About Eating: Binge Eating Disorder
CW: Eating Disorders (ie. Binge Eating Disorder), Disordered Eating This week is definitely a sensitive topic as it deals with eating disorders and body image issues. I want to be as open and honest as possible to you all as my lovely listeners. With this, I encourage you all to start a dialogue...
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Ep. 8: Anger 101
I am excited to announce the first viewer’s choice episode! Thank you everyone who voted over on Instagram as it’s always a joy seeing what topics my listeners are interested in. If you have any ideas or suggestions for podcast episodes, you can also email me directly at...
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Ep. 7: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… Reflections, Resolutions, and Letting Go
Happy Holidays to my lovely listeners as we wrap up the end of a tumultuous year and begin to prepare for the new, hopefully brighter year to come! Join me as I look back this year and give my overall thoughts and reflections about events that took place this year and give you a more personal…
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Ep. 6: #NoNutNovember: Why We Need Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE)
Hello my lovely listeners, thanks to everyone's support we have reached a total of fifty unique listeners and I could not have done it without your support! With that being said, I want to preface that this week’s podcast deals with adult themes and material that may be sensitive so please…
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Ep. 5: “Ghost City Tokyo”: A song that helped my depression...
This week we will be continuing our music exploration by entering the world of Japanese music, specifically citing J-Pop and the rise of Utaites, V Tubers, and vocal synthesizers. Drawing my own introductions from Vocaloid’s best girl Hatsune Miku, I recall a time in recent memory where a song so...
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Ep. 4: Lo-fi Hip Hop & Vibes? How to Get Through Quarantine Sort Of…
This week we will take a journey I’m sure you all may be quite familiar with… the world of lo-fi hip hop: beats to study/sleep/chill/relax to. I found myself, like every other individual, who has ever dealt with any mode of procrastination stumbling upon YouTube looking for a way out only to find...
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Ep. 3: PSA: NEW Mini Series + Welcome
Hello my lovely listeners and thank you for tuning in each week for my podcast. I re-recorded this due to the initial audio quality and to explain to my new audience my hiatus... so welcome all! This week is a bit more informal as I am making a special announcement for a recurring mini series I…
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Ep. 2: “Manage your expectations. A little bit…”
From the “wise words” of cancelled Youtuber Gabbie Hanna, I revisit what expectations are, what they look like, and the impact they have on interpersonal relationships and in general. Using the article titled “The Psychology of Expectations: Why unrealistic expectations are premeditated...
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Ep. 1: Head Empty? Neuroplasticity, Thoughts, & Mental Health
Welcome to the first unscripted episode of the podcast... just like the title suggests we'll be diving into some of my thoughts surrounding my own mental health journey, specifically focusing on ways to deal with depression and anxiety. We will also be going over treatment options very broadly as...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome listeners to "A General Good Time" and we hope you have one as well. Come join me as we dive into mental health, pop culture, personal and lifestyle topics, and anything and everything in between! It's honestly going to be a wild ride, but a journey I am excited to embark on together. Hosted by Lena TruongPodcast Logo: Designed by Isabelle TruongBonus Segment Art: Designed by Sophia Qin (@sophiayqin)NEW EPISODES OUT NOW See more: https://linktr.ee/ageneralgoodtimepodcast Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ageneralgoodtimepodcast/support
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Welcome listeners to "A General Good Time" and we hope you have one as well. Come join me as we dive into mental health, pop culture, personal and lifestyle topics, and anything and everything in between! It's honestly going to be a wild ride, but a journey I am excited to embark on together....
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