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Our podcast turns 5!!! Today we reflect on the last 5 years of working on Eat Your Crust together. We dive into the ways we've streamlined our behind-the-scenes processes to make planning ahead easier. We chat about cool & unexpected effects of having a podcast and how it helps us feel more connected to our friends!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Harpreet joins us to talk about networking! We discuss the connotation around the term 'networking' & reminisce about job fairs we went to in college. We chat about building connections with people and being comfortable reaching out to people for favors. We discuss shedding our networking anxiety!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we sit down and spill our hearts out about the quarter life crises we've recently been having! We chat about dealing with newfound autonomy in our lives and learning to understand what we want to do. We discuss the feeling of being chased by obligations and becoming paralyzed from stress. We muse about additional random learnings from Q1 of this year!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Jessica joins us to talk about the 'boring' side of adulting! We discuss tackling life admin tasks like paperwork, appointments, and taxes. We chat about navigating healthcare systems & grasping at random metrics to find a 'good' doctor. We explore things that make us feel motivated to do these tasks!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friends Jane & Cindy join us to talk about situationships! We attempt to define the term & try to decode what makes a ‘situationship’ different from a ‘fling’ or casual dating. We discuss the pros & cons of situationships and chat about boundary-setting for both ourselves and our partners. We chat about lessons we’ve learned from our personal experiences!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we chat about partying responsibly in our late twenties! We chat about tips to check in with yourself on a night out. We share signs from the night that point to a guaranteed hangover the next day. We talk about preventative measures to make sure the partying stays healthy, fun, and hangover-free!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Jonathan joins us to talk about mixing friend groups! We discuss how to vibe check which friend groups would mix well & how to set up friend groups for success during mixed hangouts. We chat about plus one etiquette and explore methods we use to make our guest feel more comfortable. We dive into our internal anxieties on why mixing friend groups can sometimes feel awkward!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Ai joins us to talk about self-esteem and confidence! We explore how both things play in a role in our daily lives, from self-perception to decision-making. We talk about how age impacts our relationship with ourselves. We discuss the ways we personally try to improve our confidence.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we discuss the differences in perspective that we have compared to our parents! We explore how the generational gap impacts our attitude towards risktaking, and dive into the different thoughts we have about friendship, relationships, careers, and family life.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Brian joins us to talk about outbursts! We discuss when and where we tend to have emotional build-up and what our outbursts look like. We talk about the nuance of emotions and try to identify what feelings specifically make us outburst-prone. We chat about managing our emotions in our late twenties and how it looks different from the way we dealt with emotions in our earlier years!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we talk about all things remote work! We discuss our experiences working while traveling in different cities. We talk about working on the go - especially in cars or airports. We chat about creeping on our coworkers backgrounds & the types of equipment we like to have while we work.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we talk about BIRTHDAYS!!! We discuss memorable birthday parties from our childhood, whether they were our own, our parents’, or our friends’. We chat about things we do to celebrate our parents’ birthdays in our adulthood.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we talk about how art imitates life, and life imitates art with two very talented LA film makers! Jason Poon & Jeff Wu (aka Mood Infinite from POPeye Media) join us to talk about their journeys from making anime music videos to becoming full-fledged directors for exciting music videos. We chat about taking emotional moments from the day-to-day and translating that into content. We discuss the subjectivity of experiences and explore how people look back on and learn from romantic rel...

Today we talk about Valentine’s Day! Our friend Daniel joins us to chat about Valentine’s Day cards from our youth and how we celebrated the day in our families. We talk about celebrating with our SOs this year through dinners & presents. We explore how love shows through in our relationships in our day life, not just on Valentine’s Day!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we discuss our current state of mind and chat about our feelings. We discuss the feeling of isolation in suburbia, especially in the winter. We chat about our newfound thoughts on maturity and ‘acting our age’ in our late twenties. We talk about jury duty & the jury selection process.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

The girls are back!!! Today we discuss the new themes and eras we envision for ourselves in 2024. We chat about feeling reflective and how 2024 feels different from 2023 so far.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

A fitting topic for the last episode of the season…today we talk about the Irish Exit! We discuss when the Irish Exit is appropriate and whether the benefits of the Irish Exit intrigue us. We talk about times where we’ve tried to Irish Exit or times we’ve seen people successfully pull it off.Thank you all very very much for enjoying this season of Eat Your Crust podcast. We will be back in late Jan 2024 with a brand new season so stay tuned for more episodes in the new year! Happy Holidays ev...

Today we dive into things that make us feel insecure at work! We discuss our personal worries and how we deal with things like comparison and feelings of not being 'enough'. We talk about impostor syndrome and what it means to feel 'certain' in a job or a career path. We talk about how we combat these feelings of self-doubt - and also discuss other silly work insecurities! Join us as we get vulnerable with y'all about our feelings :)Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Whether you just started playing Animal Crossing three weeks ago, or you’re a seasoned veteran with more hours of play time than dollars in your bank account, you’re still a gamer in our eyes!Today we chat about the thought process behind game development, the different types of gamers, and morality/inclusivity in the gaming industry.Follow Destin on Twitter @dustythesnowman Instagram @dustythesnowmanFollow Eat Your Crust @eatyourcrustpod Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyo...

Today we dive into how we define close friendships. We discuss how our definition has changed over the years and try to pinpoint what our "litmus test" for closeness is. This episode goes out to all of our close friends who we love and deeply appreciate!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Jeffrey joins us to talk about dealing with change - both voluntary & involuntary! We discuss what kind of things in our daily lives signal to us that we need to switch up our routine. We also talk about how change doesn't have to be so drastic or emotionally deep to be effective. We discuss managing our reactions to involuntary change and learning to accept new things into our lives.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we talk about moments where we still feel like a kid! We discuss what kind of internal and external factors impact our internal age clock. We talk about the way our thoughts & priorities have changed from our childhood. We chat about the concept of celebrities getting “stuck” at the age they became famous and see if there’s any relation to our personal lives.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friends Jimmy & Eddy join us again to talk about all things breakup-related! We discuss what the various side effects are of breakups and how they can push us in certain ways. We talk about whether there's a polite way to go about a breakup on social media. We chat about the different post-breakup regrets we've experienced and how we look back on those periods now! If you haven't caught the first part of this 2-part series tune into our previous episode, The Aftermath of Breakup...

Today our friends Eddy & Jimmy join us to talk about breakups! We talk about how we personally like to handle our breakups (blocking/muting people on social media, deleting/keeping photos, etc.). We discuss whether a truly mutual breakup exists, and whether every breakup has a winner/loser. We chat about whether exes can stay friends -- and more juicy details! Note: this will be a 2-part series so stay tuned for next week's episode!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we unpack the concept of being a "Pick Me"! We reflect on whether we have had Pick Me tendencies in the past, and discuss what kind of factors could have contributed to this attitude. We also talk about whether we've seen this kind of behavior in our adulthood.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Kate joins us to talk about meeting new people! We go through how to navigate the weirdness of introductions, and talk about our go-to methods to make conversations with new people less awkward.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Destin joins us to talk about his journey of becoming a tattoo artist! We talk about the deliberation behind the art and how a tattooist comes to terms with the permanence of their work. We talk about how tattooing extends beyond the art but also requires customer service kills and social media skills. We also talk about our own tattoo experiences, as well as the qualities an ‘ideal tattoo receiver’ would have!Follow Destin @dusty.butterSupport the Show.Follow us on social me...

In honor of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival (aka Mooncake Festival, aka Chuseok), today we talk about how much we have been leaning into our culture. We discuss the ups and downs we've had about feeling pride in our heritage. We also talk about thoughts on carrying out our traditions in our lifestyle.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Jen joins us to talk about girls trips! We discuss the magic of girls trips and how they seem to bring out positive energy. We chat about crazy stories we've encountered in the past. We also talk about how going on girls trips with women we don't know super well can bode well for new budding friendships! Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Camille joins us to talk about the art of journaling! We talk about the various purposes of journaling, such as documentation, productivity, or emotional therapy. We discuss how journaling exists in many forms beyond just the traditional pen-to-paper method. We also dive into looking back on old journals or other artifacts from our past that make us feel things :')Find Camille on Youtube @camlatzSupport the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we talk about girl best friends & guy best friends as mid-twenties women! We discuss our personal opinions about the differences we perceive in friendships based on gender. We also talk about how friendships with opposite gender friends can change based on factors like age or relationship status, and explore our personal thoughts about the "friend zone".Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friends Eddy and Jimmy join us to talk about NewJeans! We chat about how we first discovered them and fell in love with their music. We discuss why we think they were able to capture the hearts of so many around the world. We also talk about the current state of K-Pop and how accessible we feel the genre is.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Lisa chats with us about planning her own wedding! We talk about how soon after the proposal we looked into venues & vendors. We also discuss whether fine tuning the aesthetics of the wedding come easily to us. We chat about finding a balance of support with our partners for the planning process. We also dive into the joys & pressures of the actual wedding day itself!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we talk about growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area. We talk about small town things (some of which are long gone) that made our hometown iconic in our childhood. We talk about locations that people went to hang out in high school. We also talk about running into people you know at the neighborhood In & Out.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Tanaya joins us to talk about internships! We dive into the interview & onboarding process of internships. We discuss the concept of intern season and how we feel differently about it now vs. when we were actually in our internships. We also talk about how our mindset towards work has changed over the years.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Vince joins us to talk about living with roommates. We talk about crazy stories from college where we experienced weird things with random roommates. We also talk about elements of being a good roommate. We discuss things we don’t mind sharing with roommates, and things we feel awkward or hesitant about sharing.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we talk about getting a new therapist! We dive into the process of opening up and breaking down walls in therapy. We also discuss the differences in types of therapy we’ve experienced. We talk about making small talk with your therapist and using real names in therapy.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our good friend Jessica joins us to talk about healthy relationships! We discuss some of the challenges we’ve had to overcome to form healthy relationships. We also talk about ways to resolve conflict in a healthy relationship. We also discuss signs of a healthy relationship & mindset changes we’ve learned from our partners.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we talk about our relationship with our parents and how we communicate with them! As we grow older, our relationships with our parents have been evolving, and we talk about our personal learnings and newfound respect for our parents in our adulthood.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Amber joins us to talk about anime & weeb culture! We discuss the concept of “beginner animes” and what our first anime was. We also discuss animes that we may have unknowingly watched in our childhood. We discuss what we think were inflection points that made anime more mainstream.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friends Michelle & Eric join us to chat about how they made their relationship government official! We talk about our thoughts on relationship labels and how they frame us in a certain way. We also discuss the external aspect of relationships, especially in the workplace. Michelle and Eric walk us through the process of entering a domestic partnership and what benefits they gain by legalizing their relationship.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

We're at episode 200!!!! Thank you for sticking with us through the last four years. Here's to many more to come! Get lit with us today as we sip on some drinks and answered some spicy questions with embarrassing stories and funny moments.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Abhi joins us to talk about his experience being a plus one to a member of the wedding party. We chat about introducing yourself to your SO’s family at a wedding, as well as jumping into conversations with other guests as a lonely plus one. We also discuss how lit you can get at a wedding if you’re a plus one, a wedding party member, or a family member!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Melissa joins us to talk about planning out our lives! We discuss whether we prefer planning on a macro level (like 5 year plans or major life events) or planning on a micro level (to-do lists and full year outlooks). We talk about parts of planning that give us anxiety or keep us focused. We also discuss how to plan for and execute on goals to help us reach our ideal “adult” selves.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we talk about ways we try to be present in our daily lives and live in the moment. We theorize about why certain parts of our life feel vivid, and why certain periods feel harder to be present for. We also discuss doing new things (one of our new years’ resolutions!) like visiting a new city or engaging in new hobbies. Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Deepak joins us to share how he stays close to his cousins. We discuss keeping up with our cousins on social media and crossing the boundary from a family connection to a friendship. We also talk about whether parents ask for tea about cousins you’re close to.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Now that we’re back in the office more often…we’re feeling the office social anxiety more often! Today we talk about how to say hi to your coworkers, feeling antisocial at lunchtime, and other awkward office mishaps we’ve been experiencing lately. We also talk about whether to keep doing you, or matching the energy of your coworkers. For any basketball fans out there, we also talk briefly about our experiences going to some of the NBA Playoffs games!Support the Show.Follow us on social media ...

Today our friend Cindy joins us to discuss all things group chats! We talk about setting the vibes of the group chat with fun nicknames, and how group chats can serve as a quick and easy way to coordinate hangouts (tfti tho), or even a memory archive for longstanding friendships! We also discuss the highs and lows of a group chat - from being left on read, to counting the number of reacts you get, and even going back to reread funny or heartfelt conversations.Support the Show.Follow us on soc...

Today our friend Eugene joins us to chat about Hinge profiles and first dates. We dive into common patterns and overdone lines we’ve seen in Hinge profiles, and talk about how to find compatibility in a Hinge profile when so many of them feel so similar. We also share our first date experiences and whether we would split the bill on the first date.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we chat about big moments in our life and reflect on what kind of advice we would give to our past selves. We muse about our confusion around choosing majors, the chances we had to network in high school & college, and our first heartbreaks. We also chat about buying apparel and shoes for high school dances & learning how to eat, socialize, and sleep properly in college.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today our friend Andy joins us to talk about his experience moving to a brand new state…New Mexico! We dive into what it was like moving to a state where you don’t know anyone living there. We also chat about learning to be emotionally vulnerable with strangers and converting them into friends.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we talk about diversity & asian representation at school, at work, and in the media. We discuss the importance of having both culturally sensitive teachers, as well as teachers of similar ethnic background. We chat about how diversity at the workplace impacts our enjoyment and understanding of work.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This week, our friend Chelsea shares her experiences going to weddings in Malaysia & Guatemala. We explore how weddings outside of the US differ, from cultural ceremonies to expectations around gifts and guest lists. We also discuss how wedding guests decide whether to attend an international wedding or not based on factors like cost and time.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This week our friend Michelle joins us to talk about the importance of water cooler talk, the process of befriending someone at work, and how to turn a work friend into a lifelong bud. We share our experiences feeling weird emotional attachments to coworkers we’ve trauma bonded with or found common ground with. We talk about swiping on dating apps for your coworkers.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Crystal takes her family on a vacation to Hawaii! A bit of a role reversal from the family vacations we’re used to from our childhood. She shares how the planning process went, unexpected stories from the trip, and who the best behaved people were :-) Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This week, we are joined by our friend Jin to chat about the differences from our friendships in childhood, college, and post-grad. We discuss the way our mindset towards friendship as well as the ease of making new friendships change in the different life stages. Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Our friend Helen joins us today to talk about our personal icks & how we would react in sticky dating situations. We debate over whether we'd be OK if our hypothetical boos are too nice or follow a lot of IG models. We muse on whether we'd date a trendy guy, an Android guy, or a socks-with-sandals guy.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

We talk about how the winter months make us want to watch sad things and be cozy. We discuss how isolation affects us emotionally, mentally, and socially. We exclaim our love for the word deadass (does this count as a gen z word??)Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Our friend Jimmy joins us to talk about his experience walking his sister down the aisle and being the officiant for his other sister’s wedding. We also discuss what makes a good wedding speech and dive into the prep that goes into being an officiant. Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This week our friend Aileen joins us to discuss whether we still seek parental permission for things, even in our late twenties. We talk about the word “gas” and whether it has a spot in our daily vocabulary. We muse on the evolving relationship we have with our parents and how we have changed our expectations and communication styles.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

We discuss some of the unspoken etiquette for hosting friends and being a guest. We talk about good gift ideas, proper leaving times, and the challenge of being not too late, not too early. Join us in our mini quarter life crisis moment as we enter our late 20s. Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This week we are joined by our friend Sunny who currently lives alone in SF. We discuss the pros and cons of living alone and whether or not we think it's for us. We also explore Crystal's Gen Z slang word of the week: "rizz".Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This week we brought on our friend Jonathan to talk about law school. This will be the final episode of our #GRADSCHOOL series!! Thank you for all the love you have showed to the series and to our grad school guests :’)Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Jeesoo goes to Korea and translates up a storm for her Chinese fiancee and Korean family.Crystal deals with a Valorant addiction and fascination with Gen Z slang.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Presenting the last episode of this season!! We are forever grateful for y’all and wish you and your loved ones happy holidays ❤️ We'll be back with a fresh season on January 11th.This week we reminisce on what our winter vacation looked like in our student years, and see how our expectations of the holiday season have evolved as we settle more into our working adult era.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

The Kpop concert experience is more than just seeing your favorite artist perform songs you love. It’s about the outfit changes, the synchronized choreography, and the fan chants too!! Today we talk about our various Kpop concert experiences, compare Kpop & American concerts, and dive into the impact of Korean fan/idol culture!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Congratulations to Jeesoo for getting engaged!!Jeesoo has evolved her boyfriend into a fiance and we all couldn't be happier. Getting engaged surprisingly (or unsurprisingly) has a lot of behind the scenes planning and logistics that lead up to the big moment. Jeesoo shares her experiences in ring shopping, timeline planning, decision making, and of course receiving the proposal. Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

What exactly do you get out of business school when you get an MBA - specifically, what kind of connections can you gain, and what kind of soft/hard skills do your classes teach you? Today we dive into the value of an MBA with our guest, debunking any myths that we've commonly heard about the degree as well as diving deeper into the financial factors, the community aspects, and the resulting career impact that business school can provide!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrus...

If you've ever had to sacrifice a Saturday morning to go to language school, or spend time slaving away at language school homework, this episode goes out to you :') Today we discuss our Chinese school & Korean school experiences - everything from the style of homework and tests, the feeling of accomplishments and the feeling of annoyance, and the value of knowledge we received from our language school experience!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we dive down the grad school process of dental school & learn about the different intricacies of being a working dentist, whether it's the right balance between aesthetics & dental health, learning to interact with clients, or diversity in dental clinics.Follow Michael's dentistry instagram @kintsugi_dentistrySupport the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Another #GIRLTALK episode for y'all! Today we discuss the different personality traits & habits that are more pronounced depending on our relationship statuses. Does being single or being in a relationship affect our independence levels, attitudes towards self-growth, and willingness to meet new people? We also dive deeper into the relationship between our expectations for our friends and our expectations for our partners!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Moving out of your parents' place is a whirlwind of emotions - you have the heightened responsibility from having to put food on the table and handle all the chores, but you also get a taste of unadulterated freedom that allows you to go on spontaneous trips and eat ice cream for dinner without any parental commentary. Today we discuss what it looks like when you move back IN with your parents after living independently for awhile! Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

FOMO can manifest itself when you catch yourself feeling jealous of other peoples' Instagram photodumps, or you may find yourself feeling JOMO when you feel grateful for your clean sheets & warm bed as you flip through Saturday night bar selfies on Snapchat. Today we discuss the concept of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) to see what our personal triggers are for each emotion, how we grapple with the envy you feel, and which one we feel more often at this stage in ...

Today we continue the #GRADSCHOOL series by exploring a non-STEM path, getting a Masters in Arts Education! Our guest turned her Masters in Arts Education into a consulting career, now guiding companies into strengthening their online media experience. We also get a glimpse into what it's like to do a virtual grad school program, and how to turn virtual grad school friends into lifelong friendships. Tune into this episode if you want to see an excellent example of a non-traditional career pat...

Today we discuss a heavy topic - dealing with the loss of a parent, and how to learn and move past the grief. Our guest today, Ni Zhang, gets vulnerable with us as she shares how she processed the loss of her father at the young age of 18, and how she was able to turn a traumatic experience into life lessons that she still carries on to this day.Ni is an artist, a small business owner, and the host of podcast "That's what Ni said", which documents her journey as a mother, entrepreneur, and fi...

As wonderful and lifechanging as therapy is, there may be a time in your life where you may need to end things with your therapist. It doesn't have to be personal - you may be moving to a new location, strapped for cash, or just looking for a different perspective! Today, we walk through the process of ending things with your therapist.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Today we tackle the delicate balance of being a professional at work, while still coming off as likeable & pleasant! Staying calm in the workplace can occasionally feel like a challenge, especially when you're just starting out in a new job or are having a stressful time at work. We discuss the different factors that go into the 'perfect work image', and share things we've admired and learned from coworkers we admire.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Whether you hit a major relationship milestone or a mini one, there's a ton of key moments in a relationship that can serve as a turning point or show you a different side of your SO! Today we reflect on milestones like saying "I love you" or seeing each other intoxicated for the first time to evaluate how each milestone added a new element to our relationships.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Everyone does it...so why not talk about it?! Today we discuss our bodily functions by talking about our pee anxiety (or lack thereof), our quirky public pooping habits, and our experiences pooping at work. Remember to review your pee color today to check your hydration levels, and check in on a loved one's pooping schedule so they know it's real :')Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

CW: This episode contains some references to body image issues and restricted eating. Today we bring on Elise Liu, registered dietician & nutritionist, from the Craving Food Freedom podcast to discuss all things body image & food-related! We explore the way our childhood experiences & cultural background continue to affect the way we see our bodies and food. Elise also takes us through how she became a dietician and the nuanced ways she helps her clients unlearn restrictive h...

Ever wonder how we spend an average day/week in our lives? Today we walk you through our everyday lifestyle, starting with our wakeup times all the way down to our nighttime routines! We discuss our thoughts on weeknight dinners, the sunday scaries, and how we deal with morning meetings. Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Pets are so much more than just a furry companion - they become our best friends, our family members, and a huge part of our daily lifestyle! Today we bring on our dog mom friend to talk about her journey adopting a goldendoodle, the various ways she trained her puppy, and general tips on how to better connect with your dog. We also discuss the battle between cat people vs. dog people!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

There's something very special about going to a restaurant that serves food of your cultural heritage. You may have some childhood memories of the dish or restaurant, you may have more depth of knowledge about the things you want to eat (and the things you can make at home!), and you may even be ordering and communicating in your own language. Today we unpack the Asian restaurant experience altogether, and discuss everything from Yelp reviews, fusion food, and upscale restaurants!Follow Niu N...

If any of you have ever experienced a breakup through email...please hit us up. Today we discuss how breakups have changed over the years, especially in the 'how' and 'why' categories. We also discuss the concept of breakup seasons and other common breakup-related theories and see if they hold true for our experiences as well! Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Understanding where to even start when you have tense shoulders, a bad knee, or back pain can be pretty daunting. Luckily for us, physical therapists have all the expertise (and a doctorate's degree to boot)! Today a physical therapist shares with us how she chose to go to PT school, what she loves about her job, and whether she 'physically therapizes' herself with her clinical knowledge.Find Allison @allisonwin_Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Amateur modeling and photo shoots can be a whirlwind of fun that can help you feel more comfortable in your skin, curate better outfits, and meet awesome, skilled connections! It can also open you up to paid gigs and cool events. However, you may want to make sure you select your connections carefully... Today our guest shares the perks and skills she's gained through her hobby of modeling and spills the tea about some weird situations amateur modeling has landed her in!Find Yane on Instagram...

Your girls are in therapy, and in our FEEEELS! Today we talk about the very human experience of feeling emotions, reflect on how we deal with sadness and anger, and share any coping mechanisms that our therapists have equipped us with. Come get deep and introspective with us on our journey to being at peace with our feelings!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Understanding the nuances of sexual identity, especially in younger years, can be a long, complicated, and immensely personal journey. However, when you jump into this journey while moving amongst three different countries, you can guess that there would be even further cultural perspectives to add to the mix! Today, our guest (who is also the wonderful co-host of 'To Be Human' podcast) shares with us his experience navigating his sexual identity as a Third Culture Kid, from Germany to China ...

After spending a large majority of our youth in school, going into grad school isn't an easy decision, especially for something as lengthy and intensive as a PhD program! Today we get an inside look into the life of a Bioengineering PhD student and evaluate what factors are important to consider before applying to higher education programs. We also look into the perks of having a phD (vs. Masters) in the Bioengineering field & how the programs themselves set you up for success after gradu...

In our experiences, friendship dynamics can be pretty different depending on the number of friends you have in your “group”. You and your bestie would be what we consider a duo, three’s a crowd, and then we got quads and 5-stacks! Today we muse on the advantages & pitfalls of different-sized friendship units.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

The song "Mo Money Mo Problems" never took into account that you can funnel your extra money straight into your restaurant/DoorDash budget. Maybe with a little bit of emotional Amazon spending too. Today we get REAL with you guys and share our monthly expenses (please don't judge us!) as well as some of our spending habits & future financial goals. Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

When you grow up playing sports, you have that competitive nature within you... and that includes getting your friends to rally and play your favorite sport with you! Today we bring on our friend who participated in multiple sports growing up, and has now assembled her entire friend group to create a Volleyball Saturday trend with almost 20 people joining each week. For anyone who loves sports, loves competition, or wants to try something new with their friend group, this episode is for you!S...

As one of the generations that grew up on social media, we’ve seen the rise and fall of many different websites and apps, with each new trend of social media playing a different role in our lives. From the YOLO Snapchat era to the infamous Tumblr era, and now to new apps like BeReal and BeerBuddy, we dissect how each app makes us feel and act, and try to understand what makes or breaks a social media app!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

To celebrate our 3 year anniversary, your hosts gathered some spicy questions and grabbed a few beers to do a little truth or drink session! Featuring lessons from our first kiss, stories of crazy hangovers, and mysterious fears and turn-ons that we attempt to explain!Thank you for the amazing last 3 years of Eat Your Crust Podcast!!! We are beyond grateful for our wonderful, supportive community who are navigating through the craziness of life alongside us. You've seen us grow from age 22-23...

Now that we're a little bit more adjusted to the 9-5 in our mid-twenties, the time has come to look for some hobbies! Whether you prefer your hobbies to be calming or exciting, hands-on or virtual, social or solo, there's something out there for the little child in all of us! However, our guest today talks about the meditative, primal nature of her hobby, ceramics, and it does make us intrigued to get our hands on some clay (or slime...or floam...). Join us as we discuss our perspectives &amp...

Vacations are always exciting (someone pls implement summer vacations for adults!!!) but part of the fun lies in the prepping & packing process ;-) From packing cubes to travel size toiletries, nothing is sexier than a perfectly planned capsule wardrobe organized neatly inside the perfect size suitcase. Today we discuss all of the hard work that goes into pre-vacation prep work, and discuss how our detailed packing & mental prep can make the actual vacation itself more exciting!Suppor...

At least once a year, the unavoidable task of the Performance Review comes up. No pressure, but any potential you hope to have for a promotion, raise, or bonus are all based on this submission. Today we discuss how we go about the Performance Review process, any tips or tricks we've gleaned from our managers, and do some roleplaying action with our *professional voices* on!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

This month, Crystal & Jeesoo ran a 5k together! We discuss how our running journeys have morphed from running the mile in middle school to incorporating runs into our 9-5s. Do we enjoy running now? It's tough to say... but we invite on some friends who run much longer & faster than us to see if they can pinpoint what qualifies someone as a 'runner'!Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod

Crystal is officially 26 y'all!!! In honor of her birthday, she decided to throw herself a special SOLO vacay this year by going on a one night getaway alone! Tune in to hear how she spent her special day glamping in the woods, what kind of food & activities she brought to spend her time, and the various ruminations that arose in her dedicated day alone.Support the Show.Follow us on social media @eatyourcrustpod