Trying Times

This one's all about understanding the difference between loneliness and solitude, as well as how to embrace and better understand each of these no matter what phase of life you may be in! Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

(For any video watchers, please be warned this video is out of focus for a good portion of the episode! Thank you for sharing your time and listening/or watching!) Growing up can feel strange, like one second we're all in the same boat and quickly that shifts. Now it feels a little more daunting, maybe you feel a little isolated, or things just feel all around confusing and weird. This is just part of growing up, and also what a lot of us don't say about it. So I decided to chat about some of that in this episode. Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

This one is all about the guilt we feel when it comes to pausing something, to allow ourselves to rest. I chat a bit about my own experiences with this and touch on the subject of 'productive rest'! Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

This one is all about the concept of 'emotional tagging', and how we might do this more often than we realize + how it can make moments feel more special.Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

The holidays are the most joyous time of year...but also the most chaotic. This one is all about how to move through this season in the most mindful way.Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

Seasonal Blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Depression. Whatever you might call it, it kinda sucks. This episode is all about that, and some of the things I've learned that help to ease it. Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

In this episode I talk all about Halloween. From the origins, to my fav bits about it all, it's a fun time. Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

The second evenings start to get colder, we know that means summer is coming to an end. This episode is all about the changes that come with the season transitioning and how it might impact our lifestyle.Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

Summer and concerts go hand in hand. In the same way that I constantly have music playing throughout the day, as I do anything. This episode is all about music, it's impact on us and our mood. Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

Yeah. I turned 29. Damn.But in all seriousness, what's the saying? Another year older, another year wiser? I feel like I've learned a lot throughout my twenties so far, and I share a lot about that in this episode. Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

Okay so is 'bucket list' a term that anyone really uses anymore? It was this huge phenomenon but now it seems like its tapered. This episode is all about bucket lists, and some indirect pressures we may place on ourselves to live our best lives in the short summer months. Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

Since May is known the most for being Mental Health Awareness Month, I really wanted to take some time out to talk about this and the different ways that some of us may feel about it in our own lives and how we cope.Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

In this episode I talk about mindfulness. From what it is, to what we think it should be, and how to achieve it - I talk about it all :) Hope you enjoy!---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

All relationships can come with their own unique issues. One that is sometimes overlooked is the one we might have with food. This episode is a bit about that, some of the hurdles that may come with it and the connotations we may carry within this. If you or someone you know may be struggling, here are some resources that may offer support:National Eating Disorder Information Centre https://www.nedic.ca/Beat Eating Disorders https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

This one's all about some of the societal expectations and pressures we may face regularly in regards to love + a little bit about valentine's day.Hope you enjoy :)---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

We're so back (and so is imposter syndrome)! I thought there was no better way to start the year by talking about the very thing that inspired this show for me. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠ (@imcarmenkang) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

In this one, I do a lil recap of the year before logging off for the rest of 2024. I can’t thank you enough for being here, listening and chatting with me. I’m excited for 2025 and some of the new things that will coming with this show….but for now I hope you enjoy! :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

In this episode, I catch up with my close friend Victoria and we talk all about our favourite books, authors and a bit about booktok. You just might leave this episode with some new stories to add to your tbr pile :) Hope you enjoy! --- Keep up with Victoria here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinsons.reads/ (@robinsons.reads) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

In this episode I get real comfortable with talking about life and how I cope during tough (or trying) times. Oh also, this is the very first video episode I’ve done - hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠ (@imcarmenkang) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

In this episode I talk a bit about fandoms, my celeb crushes during my teen years and what that (apparently) says about you. Hope you enjoy! --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

In this episode, I catch up with a good friend who has always shared a special perspective on life. Brittny is someone I've always enjoyed talking with and often feel lucky to hear her insight on life, and all the things. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠ (@imcarmenkang) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

Anxiety is something that lingers around with me, tbh, it’s like we’re besties attached at the hip. Except I don’t always really want it around - but I’m learning to deal. This episode is all about that, hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

I want to say - wow I can’t believe I’m 28 years old…but with the sheer level of excitement/love/trying times and more that I’ve endured thus far….I can. This one’s all about what I’ve learned in 28 years.  Hope you enjoy! --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

This one is all about how taking time off or away from what we’re used to can be helpful in a number of ways + some of the ways we may be told is best to relax, while learning what does and doesn’t work best for us. Hope you enjoy! --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

We’ve come a long way when it comes to mental health and opening up the floor to a discussion all around it. For the first time ever, we are glorifying and publicizing self care and the process of self love. This episode is all about that and how we can help ourselves, feel our best :)  Hope you enjoy! --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

Owning your energy or tapping into that whole idea of main character energy is something I think I can start to get behind a little more….this episode is all about that and being true to yourself. Hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

In this episode I talk all about the idea of being unemployed vs. the reality of what this might actually feel and look like. Hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

Exactly a year ago, I chatted with my good friend Jigisha about all things career, dating and more. In this episode, we catch up on both careers, and dating, and touch base on so much more! Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with Jigisha here: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jigisha.realestate⁠ (@jigisha.realestate) Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jigisha.realestate⁠ (@jigisha.realestate) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠ (@imcarmenkang) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠ (@imcarmenkang) Leave a voicemail here: ⁠anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast⁠

Making decisions can be tough, but at the same time, life can get a little tough too. Things are ever changing and when you're at a crossroads and have to make a decision of some sort, it can feel impossible. On the other hand, we are faced with many options and choices each and every day. So...this episode is all about decision fatigue and how this effects our lives on a regular basis. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang) ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

This one's inspired mostly by the idea of Valentine's day and what that "should" conventionally look like. I also sprinkle in some things I love to indulge in when it comes to self care, and self love. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/⁠ (@imcarmenkang) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/⁠ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang⁠ (@imcarmenkang)

It's timeeeeeee. Happy New Year friends! This one's a bit of a catch up, cause we all need some catching up as a new year starts 😂 Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

Well, that’s a wrap on 2023. I just wanted to take this time to thank you for being here, for listening, for chatting and for being a cool friend. I hope everyone has a wonderful season and a happy new year <3  Chat soon, Carmen --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

Every time the holidays roll around, I take a moment to reflect on the year and how things really went. It can be something that feels uplifting, or maybe not at all and actually leaves me feeling lousy, but it’s worth doing nonetheless. I’m learning that regardless of how it goes, I deserve to learn more about myself throughout it all and treat myself along the way.  Hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

The days feel shorter and a whole lot darker. And once Halloween ends, it feels like the longest stretch to get to Christmas. That’s the episode, that’s what we chat about in this one (and of course some tips to help make this point in time go by a little easier) Hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

The title says it all. I’m a fan of spooky season, and all the things that come with it, mostly lol. In this one I share a bit about why I love Halloween so much, my ideal cozy and spooky night and how I’ll be spending it this year. Hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

The concepts of self expression and acceptance are those that a lot of us strive to grow in, but getting there is definitely not a smooth road. I wanted to talk about this with someone I’ve known for about half of my life, someone who’s always been a source of acceptance and courage in my life and many others, so meet my best friend Sam. Together we take a trip down memory lane and chat about the process of learning to express and accept yourself.  Hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang) Keep up with Sam:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samwisson (@samwisson)

I should start by saying that I typically don’t like anything super scary….but I’ve recently gotten into psychological thrillers (which some could argue is the scariest thing ever). Do I find it unsettling at times? Yes. But do I continue to read them anyways? Yup. Anyways, this one is a finale to a mini series all about books I’ve read recently and what I enjoyed about them most. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

Okay so, following the episode before this one (that was introducing a mini series about some books and genres I’ve really enjoyed in the last year or so) I talked about Memoirs and some that I’ve really liked reading. This episode though…it’s all about romcoms. If you’re a fan of this genre, stay tuned. Hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

So I may or may have just completed a series on here that focused on a few of my fav shows and films…well I realized that I enjoyed doing that a lot so now I’m doing another mini series that focuses on some books I’ve read in the last year or so that I reallllllly enjoyed. This episode is the first of a few and focuses on memoirs. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang) 

In the previous episodes, I talked a bit about some shows / films that I enjoyed in the last couple of years. This episode will be somewhat like a finale for this mini series, and I focus heavily on the series, Mismatched. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang) 

In episode 42 and 43 I introduced a new series, this episode will be a continuation of me sharing a bit more about some films and shows that I love. In this episode, I focus on the film Rosaline, a comedic retelling of the classic Romeo and Juliet. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

In episode 42, I talked a bit about media and the different types of shows or films that I find interesting + inspiring. To kick off this mini series, I talk about Never Have I Ever, a coming of age / teen drama series that features a first-generation Indian-American teenager who is learning to find a balance between her social status and true self.  Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

In this episode I talk a bit about how tv and film has always been an inspiring thing for me. Now at 27 years old, it’s still like that, just in a different way. It’s cool to see how far media has come since I was younger. So that’s what this is all about - hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

This one is all about music. Well, specifically some songs that I can’t stop listening to right now (plus I made a playlist so that you can listen to these too!) Hope you enjoy :)  Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5dazMxVNB2m30GBHlE815S?si=48156ecc78484563  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

Thinking about your career can feel scary. Sometimes you don’t know exactly what you want, and that is okay. In this episode, I chat with Amanda Armstrong, the founder of Athari Career Coaching. We talk all about her inspirations, how to understand your core values best and working to continuously level up in your own life. Hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with Amanda here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athari.careercoaching/ (@athari.careercoaching) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atharicareercoaching/ (Athari Career Coaching) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandasaraharmstrong/ (Amanda) Website: https://www.athari.ca/  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

Learning to love yourself, and the skin that you’re in, can feel a little uncomfortable at times. But no one said the journey would be easy. This episode is about that. Hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

This one’s all about makeup, modifications and the trends. That’s not all though, I talk a bit about some of my own fav makeup trends and how these things might help to make us feel better in our own skin or more confident as a whole. So I hope you enjoy :)  --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

I met this really cool person in my first year of university, we hung out here and there. But by our final year, we became really good friends and worked on a class project together where we created our own podcast….so this is sort of like a reunion. Yasmin is one of the coolest people I think I’ve ever met, she’s inspiring, funny, and overall just so great to chat with. In this episode we talk about our very first collective podcast, the film industry, mental health and of course - imposter syndrome.  --- Keep up with Yasmin here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/y.everingkerr/ (@y.everingkerr) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onyxbutterflyfilm/ (@onyxbutterflyfilm) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

Doctors offices, time feeling like a void and overall health anxiety = all things that I share in this episode (also featuring a couple of embarrassing and probably funny stories). Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)

Sometimes trying new things can be scary, it makes sense. Dealing with any kind of change can be scary. But when you pause for a second and think about the fact that you are not getting any younger - things feel even scarier right? I’ve been trying to utilize that thought as a driving force to try more, live more and feel more fulfilled in myself. So that’s what this episode is about. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang) https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang) Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast