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The Hard Truth
by Maggie Kim
Just my ravings on how we can change ourselves (and society), one conversation & one hard truth at a time
Episodes
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Episode 70. Subtle Racism Isn't Dead
Let's talk about the differences between blatant and subtle racism, why it affects us and our society more than we think, and of course provide some real life examples from those who are all too comfortable staying in their unseasoned chicken lanes. Books Referenced: When the First Voice You Hear...
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Episode 69. We're All a Little Diagnosably Mad Here (and Narcissistic)
In this episode, we talk about the multitude of mental disorders and mental illnesses that are present in all of our favorite cartoons, like Tangled, the Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and more! We especially focus on Winnie the Pooh and how the diverse character lineup reflects society. Check it...
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Episode 68. Untold Histories
This episode tells 3 stories for Black History Month: the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the 1971 Race Riots at Travis AFB, California, and the recently discovered mass graves behind a jail in Mississippi. We go into some similar threads from each of these histories, along with the connections I'm…
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Episode 67. Health and Black History
In this episode, let's talk about what true allyship looks like, how we can incorporate antiracist actions into our everyday lives, and the dangerous decisions that can result from a lack of diverse perspectives, especially in our healthcare (looking at you, James Marion Sims and RFK Jr). Check…
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Episode 66. Who's the Real Villain in Rainbow Fish?
In this episode, let's talk about what messages our favorite kids books are actually sending and how you can support your local library! Spoiler: Rainbow Fish is not as awesome as we remember. Books Referenced: The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Music Class...
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Episode 65. Anger Drives Change
I know we're angry and disheartened, but let's do something about it. Keep listening to hear what you can do to make a difference, which big companies are rescinding their DEI policies, and what campaign finance reform is. We've got this!
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Episode 64. AI But Who's Responsible?
This is Part 3 of our A.I. series, and this time we're diving into the heartbreaking reality of what happens when kids and teens are left unsupervised with A.I. chatbots. Let's talk about Sewell Setzer III's story, Character.AI, and more. I close out the episode with some ideas of what we can do…
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Episode 63. AI Is Thirstyyyy
In this Part 2 AI episode, I dive into a newfound concern with environmental impacts and Artificial Intelligence drinking all of our fresh water. I discuss when ChatGPT-4 is predicted to be using as much water as a certain country and what is being done to avoid that. Check it out!
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Episode 62. Is A.I. Usage in School Cheating?
The question we've all been wondering about! No matter where you look, there's A.I. generated content all around us, from school to work to social media. Keep listening to find out how I feel about it!
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Episode 61. Silence is a Luxury
In this episode, I talk about my take on social justice warriors, Marcellus Williams, and Javion McGhee. Plus, I go over how Caitlin Clark shows the perfect example of what growth can look like in a social setting. Check it out! Books Referenced: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Episode 60. June Historical Highlight: Laverne Cox
Let's talk about the inspirational LGBTQ icon, Laverne Cox! I talk about her backstory, her many accolades, and most importantly, share some of her most motivational comments as she paves the way towards gender equality, especially in the transgender community. Check it out!
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Episode 59. Information Overload
In this episode, I talk about the massive overload of misinformation, disinformation, and fearmongering that is happening all over social media. I've got some advice from Britany Williams on what we can do as parents and also how we can prioritize and filter some of this information that we're...
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Episode 58. If You Don't Like It, Don't Read It
Let's talk about censorship and the apparent war on public libraries. I go over the American Library Association's 2023 Data Report and their Top 10 Most Challenged List, along with religious materials and sex education in public schools. Check it out! Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023: 1....
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Episode 57. Pinoy Pride! May Historical Highlight
Happy AAPI Month! To celebrate, we've got an episode all about Filipino culture, food, languages, and a special highlight of Jose Rizal's incredible life. Reggie joins us to share her experience growing up as a Filipino-American, as well as her take on mental health in a Filipino household. Books...
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Episode 56. Affirmative Action or Blatant Bias?
Mason Zhang joins me in this episode with his underdog story as we discuss the recent Supreme Court case against Harvard that banned affirmative action in higher education. We debate Kenny Xu's take on Asian Americans scoring higher on standardized testing than their peers, as well as what the...
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Episode 55. Capital Punishment is Just Legal Lynching
Buckle up! Let's deep dive into capital punishment, the racial bias behind it, the most vulnerable victims, and more.
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Episode 54. Aesthetics or Function
Let's talk about the INSANE gender price gap in baby clothes and the sizing differences between boy and girl clothes. And, should a stranger be able to tell the gender of a baby at just a glance? I've got some thoughts...
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Episode 53. Happily Never After with a Baby?
Daniel and I tackle another glamorized & overly romanticized aspect portrayed on social media. Did you know that one fifth of couples break up within 12 months of having their first baby? Let's take a look at the reasons why and how we can combat them.
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Episode 52. Antiracist Babies
Let's talk about the message behind "what are you?" and especially "where are you from?" Let's focus on separating the actions from the people and how acceptance is bred, not born. Let's learn how to be decent human beings. Books Referenced: Educated by Tara Westover Antiracist Baby by Ibram X....
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Episode 51. Insights from an Influencer
Join our conversation as Jess, a certified personal trainer, tells her story of becoming an influencer, her experience going viral on social media, and what she thinks about children wanting to get into content creation. Books Referenced: The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent...
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Episode 50. Getting a Seat at the Table
In this episode, I'm joined by Taryn as we discuss women with STEM backgrounds, women censoring other women, and the significance of encouraging open communication from women in male-driven career fields. Books Referenced: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg The Bhagavad-Gita
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Episode 49. A Girl's Girl (Taylor's Version)
It's time. Let's talk about it. NFL coverage, male bias against women involvement in social roles, Swifties, let's talk about it all.
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Episode 48. Thiccc Partners
Let's talk about the real difficult discussions! The hard truth of when (and if) it's okay to bring up weight changes with your partner. P.S. I love all my listeners and hope you feel the same love for yourself <3
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Episode 47. Down with the Drank
Join me and my guest host, Sam, as we discuss our experience with living an alcohol-free lifestyle! We talk about all the benefits we've seen so far, the social pressures we've encountered with some tips on how to combat them, as well as the generational differences with drinking. Cheers!...
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Episode 46. New Parent Requests
This episode is for all the people without kids! I talk about some of the things people do with newborns that I never realized before having a kid that I wish would stop. Enjoy!
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Episode 45. Don't Be The First To Tell Yourself No
We have a special guest appearance for this motivational pick-me-up episode before the holidays! JC and I talk about the importance of setting lofty goals, putting in the work, and never self-eliminating from the competition before giving it your all. And, of course, what's a motivational episode...
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Episode 44. Santa?!
Join our discussion on whether we should raise our kiddo to believe in Santa or not. Also, chime in on the Spotify poll so we can narrow down why Daniel is such a grinch!
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Episode 43. How Naan Bread Came From Colonizers
In this episode, I talk about chai tea, white chocolate mocha, naan bread, and other silly, redundant phrases we use every day that tell a much deeper story about our culture and our history.
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Episode 42. Mediocre Moms = Perfect Dads
In this episode, Daniel and I talk about some parental expectations we've encountered so far as new parents, how Millennial Dads are raising their kids differently than previous generations, and why we think getting a puppy is great prep for a baby. Also, listen for my reaction to people's…
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Episode 41. In Healthcare Influencers We Trust?
What's with all this doubt about our healthcare system lately? Do we trust healthcare influencers more than our assigned doctors in our community? Also, how do I actually feel about Halloweentown? Keep listening to find out!
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Episode 40. The Mental Load & Girl Dinner!
Let's talk about what mental load is and why it's so draining, plus how to manage household chores with someone who has ADHD, and how girl dinner fits into all of this???
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Episode 39. Travis Kelce & Overachievers
Let's kick off the NFL season with a little football talk, Travis Kelce's overachieving tendencies, and how this first game was a great representation of what happens when bad leaders overwork their strongest players without holding their other people accountable. Check it out!
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Episode 38. Social Media is Turning Us All Into Joan Rivers
This episode dives into some of the not so pretty effects of social media (pun intended). I talk about the surge in aesthetic procedures, the damaging effects of too much social media usage, and most importantly, to hate the game not the player. Check it out!
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Episode 37. Unconditional Friends, or nah?
Daniel and I discuss our differing expectations for our friendships, some of the complications that can arise when those expectations aren't met, and how we think we can combat failing friendships. Let us know what you think!
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Episode 36. Interracial Partnerships
How is 90 Day Fiancé embracing diversity and inclusion? Why are some ethnicities so much more likely to marry outside of their race or not? Is it weird for someone to only want to date a specific ethnicity? Keep listening to find out!
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Episode 35. It's Not Just Luck
Here's another phrase that I think does more harm than good. We use luck to undermine people's success and achievements, rather than give them the credit that they deserve. Check it out!
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Episode 34. Are You Sure About That?
"Are you sure about that?" "No, but I'm going to do it anyway" If this sounds like you, take a listen to this episode on supporting people's life choices, especially when they conflict with yours. I talk about going against the grain with lifestyles, why it's so important to support each other's...
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Episode 33. The Truth about the Juice
This week's episode covers the dichotomy between bodybuilders' openness with using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) and the increasing popularity with young kids. I talk about the tragic passing of "Joesthetics" at such a young age and the history of steroid usage in professional athletes.
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Episode 32. Standing Up Against Family Belief Systems
"We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can't have both. Not at the same time." Brene Brown Families can be tricky. Rejecting their belief systems can be even harder. Keep listening to hear our recent challenges with some decisions we've made and why we think it matters to make...
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Episode 31. Recognizing & Listening to Your Triggers!
This episode is all about doing the dirty work and some deep soul searching to really listen to what our emotions are trying to tell us when we get triggered by something. I talk about the memories that can be stored in our body and also the issue with being judgmental about people's lunches. :(
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Episode 30. Stay at Home Moms & Military Spouses
The real unsung heroes here... This episode is all about how we treat military spouses and SAHM's. I talk about why I think some communities have such a hard time accepting their roles and what we can do to change some of those thought patterns. Bonus! Some golden advice from the beautiful soul...
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Episode 29. Is Technology Making Us Smarter?
We have a guest appearance on this episode! We talk about the quick progression of technology, across a variety of career fields, and we discuss whether it helps or hinders us. AI and deep fakes make an entrance, along with the potential impacts of being too reliant on technology. Check it out!
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Episode 28. Maybe Drugs are the Answer?
Several articles have been coming out recently on the use of MDMA (Ecstasy) and how it turned a white supremacist's life around. I give you the whole rundown, plus some backstory on the history of psychedelic studies we've done since the 1970's. Can these types of drugs actually cure extremist...
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Episode 27. How Toxic Masculinity Leads to the Decline of Men's Mental Health Awareness
Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there! This episode is for the boys. I talk about some dangerous comments to make to Dad's on Father's Day, society's role in mental health awareness among men, and how toxic masculinity plays into all of this (and not in the way you think). Give it a…
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Episode 26. Pepper in the Fruit Salad? JK It's Politics
Plot twist! Who would've thought I'd touch on politics or religion in my podcast, but here we are. Trust me on this one! It's worth your time and not nearly as boring as it sounds. :)
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Episode 25. Stereotypes & Falsified Inclusivity
Are you living in a cultural bubble with a falsified sense of inclusivity? Keep listening to find out! I unpack some of the stereotypes we've gotten so far since moving out of California and I talk about where I think all these biased comments are stemming from.
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Episode 24. Generations and Animals and Happiness?
My final podcast episode in California! Why are older generations so against Millennials only having pets or treating their pets like kids? Keep listening to hear my theory
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Episode 23. Names & Identity
Daniel and I experience some cultural pushback on our naming selections for our kiddo. Hear more about my thoughts on that and why I think names are so important to appreciating your cultural identity.
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Episode 22. Infertility Challenges
I get personal on this episode, but I talk about things I wish I knew a year ago and what I wish people had told me. Also, if you're a guy, still give it a listen! I've got some nuggets of advice for you, too.
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Episode 21. Parental Boundaries
Why do we get pushback whenever we talk about setting boundaries for parents, but not significant others or friends? What do parents think of the estrangement between adult children and their parents? Listen to find out as I explore some issues and common reasons for parental estrangement.
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Just my ravings on how we can change ourselves (and society), one conversation & one hard truth at a time
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