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To Be in the Same Boat
by Boat Network
To Be in the Same Boat is a podcast for anyone trying to stay afloat in their 20s. Join best friends and hosts Karina and Erica as they dive into their journey of self-discovery and growth. From the struggles of studying abroad to new friendships and relationships, they’ll be sharing their personal experiences and offering advice to listeners who are also navigating the same stage of life. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, laughter, and a reminder that we’re all in the Same Boat.
Episodes
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our last episode
thank you so much to everyone who have tuned in, we appreciate you! in our final episode, we answer your questions from instagram, reminisce on good times, and explain why we’re ending the podcast. it’s the end of era, thank you for being here. goodbye for now :)
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two and a half asians ft. anthony and ryan
welcome back! this week we have our friends anthony and ryan join us for a special episode where we talk about how we met, our first impressions of each other, comparing female versus male logics, and much more… the bromance is so real in this one
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the karina episode
welcome to the 2nd part of the interview series! this week is all about karina. one lesson from each year of university, would you rather career v.s. love, and the harshest thing she’s ever been told?
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the erica episode
this week’s episode is all about erica (woooo!), kicking off our 2 part series where karina and erica interview each other. favourite song of all time? biggest fear in life? being a minority in canada? white boy asian girl trope…?
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what is your 5 year plan?
are you a planner? or do you jump at spontaneous opportunities? how about both? karina and erica talk about their future plans and goals, how their cultures play a role in their decisions, and thoughts on getting married at a young age
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reacting to university confessions
on this week’s episode, karina and erica react to anonymous confessions from university students… relationship advice, how to make friends, shooting your shot. shoutout to @ macs.tea on instagram!
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how we feel about social media
what is your favourite social media app? how is it like to grow up in the digital age and how does it affect our mental health as girls? karina and erica talk all about the realities of social media.
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commitment issues
do you have commitment issues? because one of us might. in this episode, karina and erica discuss their attachment styles in romantic relationships and how they overcome the “fear of commitment” in different aspects in life
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hustle culture and burnout ft. stevan & omar
we invited friends/business partners stevan and omar to the studio this week for some male perspective! jk. not really. we talk about everything… from the story behind their startup and hustle culture, to female friendships and red flags. find our guests online: Co-Founders of MENT are our guests...
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situationships and no contact
how slow can slow burn get? how long before breaking no contact? inspired by the new netflix series “one day”, karina and erica compile a list of questions to ask each other.
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roommates — 6 girls 1 house
and they were roommates… if you ever wonder what it's like to live in a house with 6 girls or share a studio in downtown toronto, this episode covers it all.
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love languages… happy valentines!
happy (almost) valentine’s day! love is in the air and in the studio as karina and erica talk about their top love languages, how their upbringing affects it, and expressing love in relationships v.s. friendships v.s. with family
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princess treatment
is princess treatment toxic? or is it simply the bare minimum? can a relationship be healthy if both partners have different needs, beliefs, and values? thoughts on splitting the bill? karina and erica talk all about their opinions…
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a heart-to-heart talk from class of 2024
After spending the holidays at home and apart, Karina and Erica reunite in the studio and open up about their struggles with self-doubt and insecurities as they enter their last semester in university.
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unsolved mysteries and do you believe in magic?
karina and erica go into unresolved mysteries and discuss magic. karina tells stories that made her believe in magic, and erica thinks everything is explained with logic. malaysian airlines, blue paths, car accident saviours and so on.
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doing things alone
karina and erica dive into the “being alone”. erica tells a story of how she went to the concert alone and karina talks about going to the movies alone, and both agree on the fact that it is not scary or cringy at all. join to see why being alone is actually cool and main character moment.
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new year's resolution
happy new year from the boat! in this episode karina and erica dive into new year resolutions and the logic behind them. this year the podcast was created which makes it extra special for the boat. let this year be better for all of you!
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would you rather? xmas edition
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! or just happy December 25th:)) Karina and Erica dive into “would you rather?” holiday edition talking about favourite xmas songs and what is better to give or receive gifts.
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from political activism to law school ft. kimia
karina and erica sit with kimia to talk about her moving from Iran to Canada at a young age, to her journey in becoming a political activist for her country, to applying for law school follow kimia on socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kymyatehrani?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== TikTok:...
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first impressions & assumptions
what is the first thing you notice when you meet someone for the first time? karina and erica share their first impressions of each other, what others assume of them, and how their perceptions have changed over the years.
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is honesty the best policy?
are you an honest person? when is it okay to lie? karina and erica find difficulty in being honest with their own emotions, and erica tells a story of when she lied about her identity on a first date. are delusions a good or a bad thing?
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questions from the boys
can guys and girls be best friends? is it okay to split the bill on the first date? how long before doing the deed….? karina and erica answer some burning (juicy) questions from their guy friends.
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i'm just a girl...
from crying on your birthday to debunking girl math to balancing all the roles of being a woman… karina and erica talk all about girlhood. after all… we’re just girls
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the realities of growing up ft.mya
this is a deep one… to welcome our first guest appearance, karina and erica talk to mya about growing up - the good, the bad and the ugly. dealing with the pressure to succeed, acknowledging privilege, missing family, and being the oldest v.s. the youngest child.
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do opposites attract? comparing our mbti
karina and erica take the mbti test and compare their results. can opposite personalities be friends? should you date someone who is similar or different than you? let’s discuss.
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grass is greener on the other side
why do we want what we can’t have? will we ever grow out of this mindset? this week, karina and erica talk about experiencing fomo in college, the glamour of social media, and romanticising a life outside our own.
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does everything happen for a reason?
one of our favourite topics of discussion… is there truly free will, or is it all fate? manifestations, destiny, life, and everything in between
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work-life balance
getting good grades, working part-time, having a social life, getting 8 hours of sleep, family time, eating healthy, exercising, job hunting, maintaining relationships, how do you do it all? available on spotify, youtube and apple podcasts
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travelling 101
karina and erica talk about all things travel. from their first time travelling alone to worst flight experiences to dream honeymoon destinations… where to next?
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identity crisis… welcome back!
we’re back. after four months apart, though living in different countries and living different lives, karina and erica somehow find themselves in the same boat: having an identity crisis. what the hell happened in summer?
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being billingual
karina and erica talk about growing up in a non-english speaking family and what it’s like to speak multiple languages. erica attempts russian; karina attempts mandarin.
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let’s talk about covid
is it just us or is it crazy that covid happened 3 years ago? this week, karina and erica look back on the era of whipped coffee and zoom calls, and what they learned from the pandemic
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childhood memories
we’re going back to the early 2000s and reflecting on our childhood. topics include: karina’s unhealthy obsession with dora the explorer and erica’s horrendous fashion style
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separation from family and independence
on this week’s episode, karina and erica open up about how it’s like to be separated from your family, learning to be independent, the occasional homesick days… all that fun stuff.
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hot girl summer
join karina and erica on their first virtual call that feels like a besties facetime. they just moved places, and erica turned 22 in mexico. with summer approaching, they 're talking about what happened recently, summer plans, and overall well being.
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relationship with food
this week, karina and erica share their perception of food and their relationship with eating through personal experiences, stories, and feelings. (tw: eating disorder)
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friends drifting apart
i think it’s safe to assume that we can all think of a few people in our lives that we’ve drifted apart from. no hard feelings, just on different paths in our lives. karina and erica share their thoughts about past friendships and doing long distance
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personal style and fashion trends
coastal cowgirl or vanilla it girl? on this week’s episode, karina and erica talk about their personal styles, how it has evolved throughout the years, and their thoughts on internet trends.
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truth or drink
karina and erica play a game of truth or drink. tea is spilled, pot is stirred, and secrets are revealed... listen up!
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the truth about being an international student
kazakhstan, malaysia, canada are three very different countries with very different cultures and backgrounds. how are karina and erica adjusting as international students? or have they already adapted to the canadian lifestyle?
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success v.s. happiness
do you think happiness comes with the result of being successful? on this week’s episode, Karina and Erica dive into the topics of success and happiness, and if they believe one equals the other.
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dating red flags
the tea is spilled. karina and erica talk about their red flags and icks which may or may not be based on personal experiences. and their friends humble them by telling what are THEIR red flags.
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how are you feeling right now?
how yall doingggg? this week is all about checking in and catching up! Erica talks about her recent downward spiral and moment of realisation whereas Karina is just happy that the weather is finally getting warmer. also, it's been a month since our first episode and we are extremely grateful for...
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nepotism & internships
nepotism - good or bad? on this week’s episode, Karina and Erica discuss their opinions on nepotism and share their struggles of finding an internship
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gen z dating
from the talking stage to being exclusive to officially dating… Karina and Erica talk about how the dating scene is like as Gen Z’s, their opinions on dating apps, their best dates experiences, and more!
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female role models
happy international women’s day! in this special episode, Karina and Erica share who their female role models are and why they look up to them! appreciate women in your life and tell them how much you love them!
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college parties.. expectations vs reality?
how was your first college party experience? was it just like the movies, or not at all? Karina and Erica share the deets of their best and worst party experiences… and how it is nothing like what they expect
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confidence and self-esteem
in this week’s episode, Karina and Erica talk about confidence and self-image. how has their confidence grown throughout the years, how beauty standards differ from culture to culture, how doing sports affected their self esteems, and how much they hate piggybacks.
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introductions, new year's resolutions, and how life is going
hello! in the debut episode of "to be in the same boat", Karina and Erica share personal stories and discuss their holidays at home. Karina opens up about finding comfort in being alone and the struggles of living in a small town, while Erica shares her exchange experience and how she's coping…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
To Be in the Same Boat is a podcast for anyone trying to stay afloat in their 20s. Join best friends and hosts Karina and Erica as they dive into their journey of self-discovery and growth. From the struggles of studying abroad to new friendships and relationships, they’ll be sharing their personal experiences and offering advice to listeners who are also navigating the same stage of life. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, laughter, and a reminder that we’re all in the Same Boat.
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