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Call Convos
by callconvos
Esther and Suz are two Asian-Australian Christian women who are navigating the world of becoming an adult. Join them as they discuss growing up, faith and the tough questions facing today's society.
Episodes
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21. Do you even wordle?!
Suz and Esther explore the worldwide sensation of 'Wordle' and how a simple game has given us an avenue for deeper connection with those around us. We discover the beauty of having a shared goal and how our surroundings influence the depth of connection with others. Human connection is complex…
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20. Phone a friend feat. Zac Murfet
We are starting a new series where we interview our good friends about their passions. Zac Murfet lives his life on the edge. From travelling to the Stan countries on his own to dispensing thoughtful questions as a life coach, Zac spends his days with conviction and purpose. He has embodied the...
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19. One Percenters
In the first convo of 2022, Suz and Esther reflect on things they have learnt from 2021 and what they are grateful for. Instead of creating ambitious resolutions and coming up with lofty goals, they discover that is it the small things or 'one percenters' that are important for a successful and...
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18. You‘ve joined the call convo #2
What do we look for in a guy? What would we say if we had mind control? What is our ice-cream flavour? What are our highlights of the COVID era? and may more! Thank you for all your questions and your support of Call Convos in 2021. We love our listeners and it brings us so much joy to hear from...
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17. Esther‘s shopping centre nostalgia
Submit your question for the Q&A here. In today's call convo, Esther shares with Suz about her surprising emotional reaction to the renovation of a shopping centre from her adolescence/young adulthood. We have an insightful discussion on the sentimental value of places from formative periods of…
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16. Predicting Suz’s future
Join our call convo: ask us a question for our final episode of 2021! Suz and Esther have a spontaneous conversation about Suz's next adventure. This is one of our favourites because it is such a raw, hope-filled and fun conversation about dreaming alongside our close mates. Through this convo…
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15. Saying yes also means no
In today's convo, Suz and Esther discuss the factors that influence our daily decision making and how saying yes to one thing means simultaneously saying no to something else. We explore how our values impact decision-making and the importance of self-awareness in the journey of establishing our...
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14. Optometry for the ears
This is a special episode where Esther interviews Suz about her job as an audiologist. We discuss the importance of hearing, the isolation that accompanies hearing loss and its impact on the lives of Indigenous Australians in the NT. It is an informative episode that will hopefully allow you to...
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13. A Darwinian in our midst
Suz and Esther are back from an 8 month hiatus! 2021 has been incredibly challenging, but there has also been exciting new developments. Tune in to hear what Suz and Esther have been up to, and of course, be prepared for some deep reflections as well.
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12. Can you delete Instagram?
Esther and Suz discuss the control that phones have over their lives. They discover that the hours spent on social media can rob us of actively participating and enjoying the present. The solution? Change your mindset toward phone usage and ask a trusted person to keep you accountable (or...…
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11. New Year, What's New
Welcome to 2021! Suz and Esther reflect on their key lessons from 2020 and discuss their hopes and aspirations for 2021. We talk about our practices for starting off a new year and remind ourselves (and our listeners) that it is ok not to have a perfect start. Resources & Links: Essentialism, the...
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10. Wake up with us
Suz and Esther discuss their morning routines and the purpose behind these tasks. They share the favourite parts of their morning and reflect on how these simple, yet powerful processes can set them up to win their day. Share your morning routine with us on our Instagram page (@callconvos). Link…
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9. Waiting for COVID to end
Suz and Esther discuss their approaches to seasons of waiting. COVID has been a time of uncertainty and disrupted the plans we created for 2020. It can be difficult to navigate times where we are waiting indefinitely for an outcome that is unknown. Suz and Esther provide some suggestions on...
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8. Rest and junk food
Suz and Esther follow on from the discussion of busyness in episode 7. We discover that our faith and relationship with God is central to attaining effective rest. However, scrolling social media or watching TV are frequently substituted as easier, yet less effective methods to rest and recharge....
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7. Are you busy?
Suz and Esther try out a more spontaneous episode format. We discuss what it means to be busy and the dangers of glorifying busyness on our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
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6. You've joined our call
Suz and Esther answer YOUR questions. Find out how we plan out our podcast, whether we want to live overseas, our all time favourite movie and many more. Thank you to all our listeners who submitted questions. We greatly appreciate your support of Call Convos
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5. Putting down roots
There is no formula to making new friends. However, with a dose of serendipity, shared interests/faith and a dollop of vulnerability, Suz and Esther have uncovered some principles of friendmaking. We also acknowledge the physical/emotional capacities for allowing new people into our lives. Leave…
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4. Finding home
Suz and Esther discuss their experiences of living by themselves, boarding as a homestay and living with friends. We discuss the importance of setting expectations and open communication. Living with others is a wonderful experience and we hope our experiences, as well as amateur advice, will…
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3. Five stages of grief
Suz and Esther discuss the difficulty of dealing with feelings of loss in the midst of moving toward an exciting next stage of life. Our bittersweet emotions were discussed in the context of the 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. We hope that our experiences…
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2. Returning home during COVID-19
Suz and Esther moved out of their parents’ homes in Melbourne over a year ago. Due to COVID-19, we moved back home prematurely. The last few months at home were predominantly filled with positive experiences, however, there were also some unexpected challenges. We learnt how to truly serve our...
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1. Join the Call Convo
Suz and Esther both moved interstate from Melbourne (VIC, Aus) to pursue their careers of being an audiologist and doctor. Our passions extend far beyond our careers and despite the 100s of kilometres between us, the good old fashioned phone call has kept our friendship intact. Today, we invite…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Esther and Suz are two Asian-Australian Christian women who are navigating the world of becoming an adult. Join them as they discuss growing up, faith and the tough questions facing today's society.
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