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The Empathy Show

by Chirag Jadhwani & Carina Koo

This show is here to help spark more empathetic conversations in our community. Whether you're listening to this at the beginning of your day, in the middle of it, or at the end, we hope that the stories we share will help you and also reassure you that you're not alone in whatever you're facing. We want to become your internet friend that lends you an ear or a shoulder whenever you need it.

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Episodes

  1. 16 years and counting

    Curious about some long-term friendship stories? Well, you're in luck! Today's episode is about two childhood friends of 16 years, Sharisse and Gabrielle. Listen in for some lighthearted conversations and crazy stories between the two friends. Sit down, relax and get ready for a trip down their...

  2. best friends at work!

    How are we doing friendships in a virtual environment? Here's our piece with stories on friendships founded at work, their impact and how we can continue to foster human connection 😊 Special thanks to Angela Champ, our special guest in this episode. This episode of The Empathy Show is hosted by...

  3. an ode to friendship 🤗

    Here’s a trailer for what’s coming — your weekly dose of feel-good, funny, exciting stories that are SO relatable! This new season is going to be all about friendships. All our stories are perfect for listening to with or without your buds. And if you have been feeling lonely lately, we’ve got…

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  4. truth or drink w/ the empathy show team

    Last episode of our 3rd season and of this year!! Join us for an episode filled with laughter and fun featuring our most special guests ever...our Empathy Show team. Tune in to hear us spill some TEA and please join us with your favourite drink of choice for some extra fun! From our family to...

  5. thank you 2021

    Our holiday special episode is filled with funny, adorable reflections and music. Christmas is the best time of the year. This year, it's even more special for us as we celebrate accomplishments, move on from setbacks, and look forward to an even brighter 2022 ❤️ Also, bonus content: Chirag…

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  6. the wishlist w/ senator kim pate

    Join us this week on an empathetic conversation with Senator Kim Pate. You are in for a treat with a discussion on policies, Chirag talking statistics, and our delightful guest sharing stories from the Senate and Elizabeth Fry Society. Oh and don't forget about Carina talking about Kim's TikTok...

  7. chasing your goals w/vedanshi

    Join us this week on our bo$$ girl episode! In this solo episode, Carina has a candid conversation with Vedanshi Vala and they dive deep into determination and the mantra of never giving up. Vedanshi is what you would call a modern day superhero with her amazing initiatives like Maze Collections...

  8. an ENFJ-T & ESFJ-T

    How different can we be? In this week's episode, Chirag and Carina took their personality test and spent the entire episode talking about themselves- narcissistic much. Haha jokes aside, it was really interesting to see how a lot of the descriptions described who we are but some were just way…

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  9. adventures in yukon

    The gang is back together!! Chirag and Carina are finally co-hosting an episode again after their solo episodes. This week's conversation was a dive into Chirag's summer in Yukon and all the fun he had. TLDR: he didn't find any potatoes in Yukon :(. On a self-care note, we hope you've been...

  10. breakthroughs w/ becky

    Our first solo episodes on The Empathy Show! This week's episode of the Empathy Show, Carina and her bestie Becky bring a conversation about moving to the other side of the world during burn outs, finding your career path, adulting, and honestly just talking about how even adults don't have their...

  11. champion of the world

    Our first solo episodes on The Empathy Show! This week's episode of the Empathy Show, Chirag and guests recount stories of hardship, self-acceptance, and courage. Stories that we all share; stories that convey the importance of family, friends - championing us and being our champions. Special...

  12. roasting our lives w/ jesse

    OUR VERY FIRST PODSWAP :D In this episode, Chirag and Carina invited their very first guest of the season: Jesse Hsieh aka The Uncooked Rice Show's host! They dived into a conversation about stepping outside their comfort zones to follow their goals and passions. At one point in the podcast, they...

  13. mental health check

    In this empathy episode, Chirag and Carina catch up and check in on one another. Too many times in our lives we're so caught up with everything that we need to do that we forgot about the most important thing- ourselves. We hope this episode reminds you to take a break because you deserve it.…

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  14. stress management 101

    In this week's episode, Chirag and Carina talk about different methods that they use to deal with stress. Whether it is playing online games like Wild Rift or jotting down their daily goals, we hope you relate to our coping methods and are also inspired to use our ways to deal with stress too.…

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  15. this is not ok.

    Today's episode is a discussion about the increase in asian hate crimes all over the world, and near our home. We rarely talk about what it is like growing up as an asian kid so we hope what we share today relates with your experiences too and also empowers all of us to stand up for ourselves. It...

  16. social media: a need or a want?

    In this episode, Chirag and Carina talk about the negative and positive sides of social media. Whether it be the increase in performative activism and spreading false information or having the support of your friends and looking at cute chonky animal pictures, social media is both beautiful and...

  17. you are the music in me

    In this episode, Chirag and Carina talk about music that has been a part of their culture and has shaped their identity. Whether it be those "old" songs their parents played when they were younger or high school musical, every song they heard since they were little has helped mold them into who...

  18. s/o to our friends

    In this episode, Chirag and Carina talk about how their friends have been a huge support in dealing with loneliness. They also bring up special memories that they have about their own friends and how those friendships were created. We hope this episode sparks you to re-kindle old friendships or...

  19. feeling a little lonely

    A conversation diving deep into loneliness and our coping mechanisms. Tune in with Chirag and Carina as they talk about quarantine loneliness, how they have dealt and still currently dealing with it and what you can do to push through it too. You will be able to relate to us, feel inspired and…

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  20. we're back!

    A heartfelt and honest conversation about where we have been in the past year! Catch up with Chirag and Carina as they share wholesome moments about family, friendship, achievements and failures, the things in life that make us who we are. You will laugh, feel inspired and most of all, feel less...

  21. Guided steps to Self-awareness with Martina Valkovicova

    Hello our Empathy Community! ❤️ In this episode Carina and Chirag sit down with Martina Valkovicova to talk self-awareness, emotional intelligence and spirituality! This conversation has a ton of knowledge, love and inspiration for our community. We are continually seeking guests who inspire…

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  22. Living in the 20s!

    The decade of 20's has the energy and spirit of a person living in their 20's! There will be pitfalls, opportunities, sadness, happiness, all kinds of feel and your empathy hosts want you to have the best decade filled with growth. This episode of empathy has tons of laughter, empathy, knowledge,...

  23. Living a balanced purposeful life

    Your favourite hosts are back with a new season!! 🤩🙌🏻 Enjoy this conversation with three extra-ordinary people who are students, leaders, entrepreneurs, and who want to create an impact in the world! But before helping others, it's so important to help ourselves, and sometimes we forget that.…

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  24. Love & Support to all Survivors ❤️

    Hello our Empathy Community! ❤️ Today's episode is very powerful!. In this episode of the show, Carina and I give a ton of love & support to all survivors. We absolutely love and support you! Our special guest are Ariana Barer and Gordon Wong who are with UBC Sexual Violence Prevention & Response...

  25. This is us ❤️

    In this episode we talk about us! Get to know the hosts of the Empathy Show where they share their super emotional stories from growing up in typical asian households to battling imposter syndrome. Share some tears, laughter, and so many emotions through this special roller-coaster episode. The...

  26. How to be the best team-player?

    Listen to Dr. Wayne talk about teams! Teams are a big part of your life, be it your family or at work. To be highly effective, there are many emotions you have to deal with and here's the best advice you'll ever receive on being the best team-player. It's all about EQ folks! I hope you enjoy this...

  27. Can we be emotionally intelligent?

    Learn how you can be emotionally intelligent and be more successful and happy in your personal and professional lives! You don’t need to be just book smart.. you can achieve greatness if you’re “people smart” as well 😇 Listen from a best in class HR professor who has experience in the education...

  28. We are in this together! Love to all students ❤️

    Our first episode is all about giving love to all students around the world! Be it international or domestic, loneliness is a problem faced by so many people and especially students in university. 1 in 5 college students are depressed and this number is ridiculously high. I hope this episode…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This show is here to help spark more empathetic conversations in our community. Whether you're listening to this at the beginning of your day, in the middle of it, or at the end, we hope that the stories we share will help you and also reassure you that you're not alone in whatever you're facing. We want to become your internet friend that lends you an ear or a shoulder whenever you need it.

HOSTED BY

Chirag Jadhwani & Carina Koo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Empathy Show have?

The Empathy Show currently has 28 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Empathy Show about?

This show is here to help spark more empathetic conversations in our community. Whether you're listening to this at the beginning of your day, in the middle of it, or at the end, we hope that the stories we share will help you and also reassure you that you're not alone in whatever you're facing....

How often does The Empathy Show release new episodes?

The Empathy Show has 28 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Empathy Show?

The Empathy Show is created and hosted by Chirag Jadhwani & Carina Koo.
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