Tina Chow

01. From My Heart To Yours

Welcome to Heart2Heart Pod! I'm Tina, your Asian Canadian host. As an avid traveller and passionate writer, I create content on self-love, mental health, personal growth, career development, women empowerment, travel & more! In this episode, I introduce my podcast: what it's about, the inspiration behind it, and my goals for it. Follow me on my journey as I share stories and conversations that will transform your heart, mind and soul. Thank you for all the love and support!

02. Cultivating Self-Love w/ Anita Kumar

In today's episode, I invite a special guest, my beautiful friend Anita! We dive deep into the topic of cultivating self-love, what it means to us and how we're taking care of ourselves mentally, emotionally & physically during the pandemic. We also share an experience where we felt we lacked self-love and the actions we took to love ourselves more. Let this be a friendly reminder to take care of you.

03. New Beginnings: Goal Setting w/ Karen Pun

What is something you learned in 2020? What do you hope to achieve in 2021? In today’s episode, my beautiful friend Karen and I reflect on the year 2020 and share an experience that hurt us and what we gained from it. We also talk about some personal and professional goals for the new year and how we will stay organized and motivated. Hold us accountable, friends!

04. Women Empowerment & #StopAsianHate w/ Willa Huang

Who are the empowering women in your life? How can you be an ally for Asians and #StopAsianHate? In this episode, I invite my empowering friend Willa to join me in a deep conversation about women who uplift us and our own personal struggles as women. We also speak up about the rise in Asian hate crimes which has heavily affected us and our Asian communities. Join us as we share our thoughts, feelings, and experiences with harassment and racism.

05. Mental Health & Therapy w/ Sarah Rahman (Part I)

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! In this two-part series, I invite my wise friend Sarah, an ambassador for the Not Myself Today program with CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association), to speak with us. In this episode, we share our experiences with managing our mental health and prioritizing inner work through therapy. We open up about the various challenges and benefits that mental illness poses in our lives, as well as the do's and don'ts in supporting others with mental illness. #EndtheStigma #GetReal

06. Mental Health & Therapy w/ Sarah Rahman (Part II)

In this episode, Sarah and I dive deeper into our experiences with therapy and what we learned throughout the process. We also share personal advice and mental health resources for those seeking professional help.

07. Was it EPIK? KoreaTalk w/ Wesley Hobson

Welcome to the first episode of KoreaTalk! This mini-series is about two expats' experiences living in South Korea. My American co-host Wesley and I share our EPIK (English Program in South Korea) adventures back in 2016. We talk about why we decided to teach abroad, the application and interview process, and what to expect during orientation week. Tune in as we share our humourous stories and practical advice for those interested in teaching and living abroad!

08. Culture Shock! Language Barrier, Fan Death & Funky Toilets w/ Wesley Hobson

Welcome back to KoreaTalk! In this episode, Wesley and I share our culture shock experiences. We talk about our struggles during the first few weeks in Daejeon, the honeymoon phase, and everything from how we were approached by local Koreans to navigating our way around the city.

09. Living the Expat Life in Daejeon, South Korea w/ Wesley Hobson

In this episode, Wesley and I share more about our culture shock experiences and life in Daejeon. We talk about the top areas to explore in Daejeon and tips on how to make the most of your experience in a foreign country.

10. What the Jimjilbang? Fun Things to Do in South Korea w/ Wesley Hobson

In this episode, Wesley and I talk about the top activities and destinations in South Korea. Wesley shares some of the most popular places to visit in Seoul and how magical Jeju island is. Meanwhile, I share a list of fun activities and my experiences relaxing at the Jimjilbang (public bathhouse), rocking a hanbok, and hiking the tallest mountain in South Korea.

11. K-Culture & Must-Visit Travel Destinations! w/ Wesley Hobson

In this episode, Wesley and I talk about all things Korean: staple foods, k-pop, k-dramas, k-beauty, holidays, festivals and must-see destinations.

12. Teaching English in South Korea w/ Wesley Hobson (Part I)

In this episode, Wesley and I talk about our experiences teaching English to elementary, middle, and high school students with our co-teachers.

13. Teaching English in South Korea w/ Wesley Hobson (Part II)

In this episode, Wesley and I reflect on our experiences teaching summer and winter camps. We also share our favourite memories and tips for first-time teachers!

14. Reverse Culture Shock, Post-Travel Blues & Life After Korea! w/ Wesley Hobson

In our final episode, Wesley and I share why we left Korea and how we coped with experiencing reverse culture shock and post-travel blues upon returning home. Tune in as we share what life’s like after Korea – and the many adventures we anticipate ahead!

15. Coming Home (A Visit to Korea)

Have you ever embarked on a life-changing trip that shifted your energy and outlook on life? Today, I invite you to join me as I reflect on my visit to Korea seven years later! I will share the invaluable lessons I've drawn from the trip, what I discovered about myself, and how I have been feeling at home within myself since then. Special thanks to my friends who contributed their thought-provoking questions for this solo episode. Let's dive in for an adventure, my fellow curious wanderers!

16. Adulting, Friendships & Real Self-Compassion w/ Anna Koshy

How has adulthood evolved for you from your 20s into your early 30s? Today, I bring on one of my most hilarious friends, Anna, to chat about navigating adulthood while being on very different paths, and advice we would give our younger selves. We also discuss how we maintain long-distance friendships, our numerous fun collaborations (such as co-founding Young at Heart), and what real self-compassion means to us. Tune in as we share the story of our meaningful friendship and offer helpful tips on practicing self-compassion regularly!

17. From Hustle to Wellness: Making Space For Rest & Play

Today, I share my hustle journey over the last decade and how I have evolved over the years, taking better care of my well-being and learning to embrace self-acceptance. I share my experiences with overcoming burnout, managing multiple side hustles, and being in the cocoon stage of healing. Tune into my final episode of the pod as I reflect on the lessons learned through this passion project!

Feel free to let me know what you think. I appreciate all the feedback and loving support!