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Voice Hugs
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Voice Hugs is a podcast hosted by Vivian Van and Rowena Tsai on the journey to becoming our best selves and embracing all seasons of life with open arms. Join us as we share our reflections on cultivating a more meaningful relationship with ourselves and others. Tune in every week for stories, giggles, and sometimes tears! Free voice hugs all around 🥰 Say hi & send us your questions: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/voicehugspodcast/
Episodes
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#93 - Quarter Life Crisis? Let's Talk About It | Hugs Hotline (ep. 3) ☎️
This week's episode is extra special 🥹 We're answering your Hugs Hotline voicemails from our bed, on our very first Voice Hugs retreat!! The two of us haven't gone on a trip together since we were in our early 20s, so this was already special before we pressed record, and then we pressed record...
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#92 - We're Having Another Baby!!! Pregnancy journey & all the feels
Okay so we've been keeping a secret 👀 One of us is pregnant… and we're finally sharing everything!!! From the moment she found out, to the feelings nobody warned her about, to the dog who somehow knew before she did 🐶 We talk about wanting to be a mom since literally six years old, getting...
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#91 - Two Words That’ll Change Every Relationship in Your Life
Have you ever given a friend advice, watched them nod along, and then do the exact opposite? Or caught yourself nagging your partner about the same thing for the hundredth time knowing full well it's not going to work? Yeah, us too 😅 This episode we're breaking down The Let Them Theory by Mel...
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#90 - The Loneliness Epidemic: Why It’s So Hard to Find Your People
Hi besties, when was the last time you made a new friend in the wild? We’ll go first: It’s been a long while for both of us. This episode we're getting honest about community: what it actually means, why it's so much harder to build as an adult, and why some of us would rather homebody than put...
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#89 - How to Romanticize Your Life Without Losing Reality
Ever come back from a trip completely convinced you need to uproot your entire life? Yeah, that was Viv after three days in New York 😅 This episode we're talking about romanticizing—the places we dream about living, the highlight reels we replay after a breakup, and why our brains do this in the...
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#88 - Why Resting Makes Us Feel Guilty (& How to Stop)
Why does a "good” day always seem to mean a "productive” day? And why does resting, actually resting, come with this wave of guilt that makes you feel like you're falling behind? In this episode, we're unpacking our complicated relationship with productivity and rest. Ro takes us through her full...
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#87 - The Antidote for Stress, Fear, and Doubt
Ever seen a quote that made you pause mid-scroll and immediately text to your best friend? That's exactly what happened when Ro stumbled this one 👀 We spent this episode unpacking what that flip means for us—from Viv's confession that she has a really hard time trusting people, to Ro projecting...
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#86 - Friendship Anxiety, Wedding Compromises & Healing After a Breakup | Hugs Hotline (ep. 3) ☎️
Hi, you’ve reached Hugs Hotline ☎️✨ Today we have the pleasure of listening to our very first VOICEMAILS from our listeners 🥹 You left the sweetest messages with questions and we’re answering them all - from navigating the anxiety of feeling like the least liked person in your friend group, to...
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#85 - How to Actually Live by The Four Agreements (and Why It’s So Hard)
Ever been left on read and convinced yourself it's because they secretly hate you? 😅 Yeah, us too. In this episode, we're diving into The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and pairing it with the psychology concept of "rupture and repair." How do we stop taking things so personally? How do we...
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#84 - The Lives We Could’ve Lived
From mountain tops to ocean floors, let’s explore all the lives we could have lived, almost lived, and might still live one day 🦈🎤🦕👀 Ro very enthusiastically proclaims her love for great white sharks, ancient civilizations, and deep sea diving before revealing she's been secretly vibe coding…
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#83 - What we wish we knew before 30
Buckle up besties, we're going back in time ⏰✨ In this episode, we're revisiting who we were 10+ years ago with all the angst, crippling uncertainty, and boy-FILLED journal entries 👀 How did we handle the overwhelming pressure of post-grad life? How much mental real estate did boys take up in…
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#82 - Making Friends in Adulthood: Real Talk on Connection
Ring ringggg Hi, hello! We’re back with another Hugs Hotline 📟✨ This time, we’re diving deep into the mystical and often confusing land of ~aDuLt FrIeNdShIpS~ “How do you have meaningful conversations with friends? And how do you build real trust over time?” —Long time listener, M 🌸 From the…
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#81 - How Marriage Changed Us (In Ways We Didn't Expect)
So... do you actually feel different after getting married? 💍 In this episode, we're spilling the buh-EAnz on our marriage: the hot, the honey, the classy 🍽️, and everything in between. We talk about identity shifts, the difference between relationships in your 20s vs 30s, why the problems…
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#80 - How to Plan a Wedding That's Actually YOU
It’s wedding szn here on Voice Hugs, besties 👰🏻♀️💐🕊️🥂💕 Ro opens up about her secret destination wedding that had guests showing up not even knowing where they were going 👀 While Viv shares about her intimate celebration (& the handmade gifts that made Ro shed many-a-tears). Today, we are...
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#79 - Setting Intentions That Feel Good: A Voice Hugs Guide to the New Year
It’s tiiiiimeeee~ for Voice Hug’s annual New Year episode 🪩🥂🎀✨ Join us for an honest, heartfelt conversation about setting intentions without the pressure of perfection. In this episode, we're ditching the rigid resolutions and embracing a more gentle approach to the new year. Whether you're...
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#78 - Relationship Hot Takes, Old Flames & Dating Chaos 💌 Hugs Hotline
We’re answering your juiciest questions, sharing hot takes, and re-living stories from our college days that’s never been shared online 👀 Lots of internal thoughts best kept internal were shared out loud… Do we love or not love this episode??? From dating red flags to stalking our exes following...
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#77 - Real catchup: motherhood, new routines, and everything in between
Ok, now it’s time to really catch up, Voice Hugs style 😉 We’re talking candidly about motherhood, engagement, and the quiet identity shifts that come with entering a new ~season~ of life. Ro shares honestly about becoming a mom and giving herself permission for all the things one is (violently…
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#76 - New Mom, New Bride, New Season of Voice Hugs
Voice Hugs is back bb!! Thank you for being the sweetest & most patient 🥹 We’re picking up right where we left off—just a full year older 🫶 Ro is no longer pregnant 👀 and Viv is officially entering her bridal era wootweeeew~ We’re sharing intentions for season 3, introducing new segments for…
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#75 - Season 2 Finale: Embracing the Unknown in Marriage, Motherhood & Major Life Transitions
🎙️ And with that, the 2nd season of Voice Hugs has come to an end 🎵 As always, to wrap up another wonderful 365 days around the sun, we’re sharing upcoming big life changes, along with lessons we learned from the year from growing pains, our friendship, and the unexpected twists & turns 👀 With...
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#74 - Dealing with insecurities and social anxiety
Insecurities ~ yep, we all have them (ugh, right?) In this episode, we share moments that have made us feel insecure—from the fear of farting in public to stressing over what to wear to a party, and even the networking and small talk that make you want to hide. Whether it’s the fear of rejection…
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#73 - Lacking motivation *again*
Lacking motivation? This time of year got us feeling some type of way… Whether we’re beating ourselves over all the things we didn’t do this year, or brimming with hope for a fresh start that’s right around the corner, you’re not alone in feeling either or BOTH feelings at the same time. In this...
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#72 - Learning to accept love ~ annual gratitude episode!
GIVEAWAY BELOW 🫶 Welcome to our annual gratitude episode bbs! It’s no secret that being in a state of gratefulness can be transformative, so today we’re taking a deep dive into our personal journeys of learning to embrace gratitude—which surprisingly (or unsurprisingly) comes hand in hand with,...
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#71 - If you're feeling behind, remember we're exactly where we are meant to be 🥹 (solo ep)
Beeeeep, you got a new voicemail ☎️✨ Hi besties, Ro here ~ something I've been reflecting on in light of recent life updates 👀 is this feeling of falling behind in life. In the overly digitized world we live in, it's so easy to compare ourselves with our friends, peers, and strangers online so...
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#70 - We’re having a baby! Pregnancy journey & all the feels
🎉 Voice hugs is having a baby!! 🎉 A very very special episode today, as we take you through one of our pregnancy journeys (can you guess who’s expecting?!) and all the feels that have come along the way. We hope you’re as excited as we are for bb & this next season! 🐣 🍼 Mentions: Book:...
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#69 - No more people pleasing
Do you find it difficult setting boundaries? How about saying “no” without feeling guilty? Or are you constantly thinking about what others are thinking about you? People pleasers, put your hand up 🙋♀️🙋♀️ From best friendships to romantic relationships, it’s easy to overextend ourselves and...
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#68 - How do you feel about growing up & getting older?
Was it just us, or were we the only ones SO ready and excited to grow up 🐣 We couldn’t wait to get our drivers license, make our own money, and taste that sweet independence. Isn’t it interesting how when we’re young, we can’t wait for time to move faster, but as we grow older, we often wish we...
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#67 - Societal expectations in your 20s vs 30s: marriage, motherhood, & career
Ever found yourself trying to dodge questions like, “when are you getting married?” or “when are you having kids?” at family gatherings? You’re definitely not alone! While we’ve touched on societal expectations before, hitting your 30s brings a whole new level of pressure that we now have to...
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#66 - I just want to be happy & successful........? 🫠 (solo ep)
Hi friends ◡̈ Viv here with an October voicemail. Sharing my recent thoughts on (what feels like) this never ending chase for success & happiness and how it often stems from deeper issues - like tying our self-worth on external validation and possessions 🙃 They say it's not about the…
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#65 - Maintaining friendships in adulthood
We’ve all faced moments of frustration with our friends, even with our best of friends. But why is it so hard to address those feelings and talk it out? This week, we share how it took us nearly 11 years into our friendship to have our first *conversation* with a capital C 🤯 Let’s be honest -...
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#64 - From girl boss to girl moss: Finding hobbies & interests as an adult
In case you haven’t heard, the hustle culture of being a "girl boss” is fading, and it’s time to welcome a more laid-back, organic approach to life. That’s right - we’re officially in our "girl moss" era! While the idea of slowing down, reconnecting with hobbies, and prioritizing fun and...
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#63 - Learning to see the world sparkle again, as it always has ✨ (solo ep)
Hi bbs, it’s Ro here for our second solo episode 🤭 We’re trying something new! We’re trying something different. Think of this episode as a long overdue voicemail from your bestie, catching you up on her life & recent learnings. In honor of this more lowkey format, we’ll also keep this…
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#62 - The reality of quitting your 9 to 5 w/ Chloe Shih (@chloe.shih)
Hi Voice Hugs fam, today we’re having an incredibly lovely conversation with Chloe Shih 🦄🧁👾👩🏻💻🍉, a brilliant content creator and product lead who has worked at Discord, Meta, Tiktok, and Google. Even before she was laid off from Discord (her 9-5) earlier this year, her thesis has always...
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#61 - Life changing magic of choosing yourself w/ Remy Morimoto Park (@veggiekins)
Hi friends, please welcome Remy Morimoto Park, also known as Veggiekins, to Voice Hugs!! 🌸🌿🎀🍵🌷 Remy’s a dear friend, an incredible vegan recipe developer, food photographer (her aesthetics is immaculate 🤌🏻), cookbook author, founder of an elevated matcha brand called Frauth, and an...
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#60 - Let's talk anxiety
Do you ever get anxious? Cause we do. Often 🙂 Cozy up with us as we deep dive into a feeling we all know too well: anxiety. Inspired by our recent movie night watching Inside Out 2 (spoilers alert!!), we chat about how the heartwarming film mirrors our own experiences with those oh-so-familiar...
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#59 - Stop being so hard on yourself (solo ep)
Our first ever solo episode with Viv is here! ◡̈ Ro and I wanted to experiment with new episode formats in season 2 so we’ll be bringing these solo ones to the poddy once a month! This week’s chat, while deeply personal, is on a topic that sooo many of us can relate to :’) It’s about that little...
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#58 - Overcoming dark times, taking risks, & betting on yourself w/ Liah Yoo (@liahyoo)
Voice Hugs fam, please give the warmest welcome to our second guest of the season: Liah Yoo!! 🌴🍇🍵🥳 Liah started her career at one of the biggest South Korean beauty conglomerates, went on to become the first YouTuber in Korea (!!), and built a literal skincare empire, KraveBeauty, while...
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#57 - How to find your inner voice & heal parental relationships w/ Leah Wei (@leahsfieldnotes)
Our first friend on the show!! Voice Hugs fam, please give Leah (@leahsfieldnotes) the warmest welcome 🥹 We’re so honored to be joined by one of our dearest & sweetest friends, better known as Leah’s Fieldnotes to her community of almost 1M subscribers on Youtube. In today’s episode, we dive…
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#56 - Feeling lost is a very normal and human experience (+voice hugs shop launch!!)
Welcome back for Season 2 besties 🥹🫂🫶 In this long overdue catch up, Viv and Ro chat about where they’ve been mentally, physically, and emotionally, which just so happens to be centered around the shared feeling of being lost, and the power that comes from acknowledging it. We also provide a...
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#55 - Season 1 Finale: Lessons learned and how we've changed :')
Voice Hugs season 1 finale is here! 🎉 We made it to 55 episodes friends!! And we definitely could not have done this without *you* 🥰 In this episode, we talk about our lessons learned since starting Voice Hugs in 2021 and what has been the most challenging and rewarding parts of podcasting. We...
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#54 - Vivian Van on People Pleasing, Lonliness, and Self-Love
As promised, Ro interviews Viv on her life story in this week's episode ◡̈ We've shared bits and pieces of our experiences throughout the first 50 episodes, but as we wrap up season 1, we wanted to dedicate a get-to-know-you episode to each host to share a fuller picture of our story! We hope…
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#53 - Rowena Tsai on Mental Health, Purpose, and Content Creation
The day has finally come! Our first Voice Hugs episode recorded and filmed together in-person :') This week we try something new with Viv interviewing Ro on her life story. We’ve shared bits and pieces of our experiences throughout the first 50 episodes, but as we wrap up season 1, we wanted to...
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#52 - Season of healing & a very overdue catchup 🫶
Hi friends! First thing’s first, we want to apologize for the unannounced hiatus… one week turned into two weeks turned into a few months, and all of a sudden they’re now serving pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks :’) Friends don’t ghost friends, and we should have done better! Even though we’ve...
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#51 - Between Cultures: Growing up Asian-American
Kicking off this week with a sweet little story time: Viv meets a listener for the first time IRL! 🥰 In this episode, Rowena and Vivian share about their experience growing up Asian-American and the influence that culture and ethnicity have on various aspect of their lives. From navigating...
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#50 - Jealousy: what it's really showing us & how to embrace it
What is your jealousy trying to tell you? We’ve all experienced it firsthand. Whether in romantic, platonic, or familial relationships, jealousy can show up in various facets of our lives often bringing forth complex emotions and challenging our sense of self. In this episode, Ro and Viv explore...
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#49 - Opening up to people is hard
Fear of intimacy can show up in our lives in many different and unexpected ways. Connection is so important to our human experience, yet we are often afraid of it. In this episode, Ro and Viv dive into a listener’s question of why it's difficult to truly open up, and why it's often harder to open...
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#48 - The Art of Nonviolent Communication: Building empathy & connection
Having trouble communicating with your loved ones? Are you tired of feeling misunderstood? Do you ever feel like your words get lost in translation? This week, Ro and Viv explore the world of nonviolent communication (NVC), a method of communication that promotes understanding, empathy, and...
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#47 - Why is it so hard to say “I’m sorry” ft. 5 Apology Languages
We've all heard of the 5 love languages, but have you heard of the 5 apology languages? In this episode, Ro and Viv explore the intricacies of apologizing and dive into the 5 different apology languages. Discover why it can be difficult to apologize and how understanding the different apology...
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#46 - Talking about someone behind their back (can gossip ever be good?)
On this episode of Gossip, Viv and Ro take a deep dive into the world of gossip and its impact on our daily lives. They explore the power of words and the importance of being mindful of how we use them. Tune in as they discuss whether gossip can ever be good, the act of talking about someone…
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#45 - It's okay to not be okay | grief & loss
Grief is a universal feeling that comes in many shapes and sizes. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the loss of who you used to be, or what could have been, grief is a difficult emotion that we all experience. In this episode, Ro and Viv share their personal experiences with grief. Ro lost…
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#44 - Navigating big life transitions: moving, kids, asking for help
It's time for some life updates! This week, Ro and Viv talk about entering new life stages and navigating the in-between period between seasons. We all go through many transitions in life—naturally as we grow older, whether you’ve moved to another city, started a new job, or you have made a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Voice Hugs is a podcast hosted by Vivian Van and Rowena Tsai on the journey to becoming our best selves and embracing all seasons of life with open arms. Join us as we share our reflections on cultivating a more meaningful relationship with ourselves and others. Tune in every week for stories, giggles, and sometimes tears! Free voice hugs all around 🥰 Say hi & send us your questions: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/voicehugspodcast/
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Voice Hugs is a podcast hosted by Vivian Van and Rowena Tsai on the journey to becoming our best selves and embracing all seasons of life with open arms. Join us as we share our reflections on cultivating a more meaningful relationship with ourselves and others. Tune in every week for stories,...
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