hometown friends catching up

new year, new us

Over a year has gone by... We are returning with exciting stories and thoughtful reflections from 2023, all embedded within a comprehensive list of our favorites of the year: from what we are binging on Netflix and the hobbies we’ve picked up, to a break-down of our diverse Spotify Wrapped and overseas travel mishaps. Tune in with us as we catch up with one another about how school, work, and relationships fits all into the complex adulthood puzzle, tied together with a few too many bad jokes and some *casual* takes on happiness. Don’t worry, we will be uploading bi-weekly now.  Be sure to follow us on all streaming platforms, as well as on Instagram @⁠ThisIsLifeBrewing⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thisislifebrewing/] to be notified of future updates and episode releases!

the asian immigrant experience (ft. jonah)

Being an immigrant of any country comes with an experience like no others—one that often involves the confronting cultural divides and exploring one's personal identity. In this episode (with the help of a special guest, Jonah), we discuss the our experiences growing up as third and first generation Asian immigrants, views on the state of Asian representation and assumptions in modern society, as well as the effects of misinformation brought on by COVID to the community. We sincerely hope for this episode to spark conversation on these important issues, so feel free to reach out to us on our Instagram @ThisIsLifeBrewing [https://www.instagram.com/thisislifebrewing/] as well as our email thisislifebrewing@gmail.com about your thoughts and experience on this topic. Be sure to follow us on all streaming platforms to be notified of future updates and episode releases!

hometown friends catching up

After adjusting to our post-secondary lives, we are back with another episode of new experiences, perspectives, and reflections. From academia, relationships, to mental health, we are diving into the double-edged sword of adulthood and how we are handling it all. Tune in with us as we catch up with one another about the highs and lows of our lives, whilst reminiscing about the simplicity of childhood.   Be sure to follow us on all streaming platforms, as well as on Instagram @ThisIsLifeBrewing [https://www.instagram.com/thisislifebrewing/] to be notified of future updates and episode releases!

opening up about our insecurities (part 2)

As a continuation to our last episode, this week we dive further into the root of insecurities and how they effect our everyday lives and relationships. From the pressures of internal comparison to unhealthy attachments and anxiety in relationships to the impossible demands of hustle culture, we discuss our experience with fictious scenarios and past anecdotes. We hope our two-part mini-series has done this important topic justice and we can't wait to publish conversations of similar magnitude in the future. Be sure to follow us on all streaming platforms, as well as on Instagram @ThisIsLifeBrewing to be notified of future updates and episode releases!

opening up about our insecurities (part 1)

CW: This episode briefly discusses disordered eating from 17:45 - 20:43.  From struggling with physical and social image, to dealing with imposter syndrome and rejection, we're opening up about the insecurities we face as young adults from diverse upbringings, adjusting to new environments in the present. In our first ever two part mini-series, we dive into the under-discussed insecurities that arise from the double edged sword of unhealthy cultural customs, platonic relationships at school, and more. Make sure to stay tuned with us for the second part of this mini-series on comparison, attachment, and hussle culture, releasing on September 30. Follow us on all streaming platforms, as well as on Instagram @ThisIsLifeBrewing to be notified of future updates and episode releases!