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A Soft Existential Crisis

A Soft Existential Crisis

By Ana J Kim

A Korean-American artist and designer reflects on her life as a 31 year-old just starting to find her stride into life and self acceptance.
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Episode 4 - Sometimes I wish I was a Normie

A Soft Existential CrisisNov 29, 2019

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Episode 33 - As Friends Grow Older

Episode 33 - As Friends Grow Older

People change, but not all of them grow.

Jan 21, 202110:31
Episode 32 - On Insecurities

Episode 32 - On Insecurities

Baby voice complex!

Nov 22, 202025:57
Episode 31 - War is Over

Episode 31 - War is Over

The end of the Trump era.

Nov 09, 202010:49
Episode 30 - It's hard to make new friends

Episode 30 - It's hard to make new friends

Where do adults make new friends?

Oct 19, 202014:44
Episode 29 - Hermie

Episode 29 - Hermie

My dream came true!

Oct 05, 202011:01
Episode 28 - Checking In

Episode 28 - Checking In

How have you been the past few months? I've been pretty okay!

Sep 26, 202016:36
Episode 27 - Dreams vs Ambitions

Episode 27 - Dreams vs Ambitions

What happens when your dreams are faced with reality?

Jun 16, 202016:12
Episode 26 - Strawberry Moment

Episode 26 - Strawberry Moment

Learning how to take the time to be present.

Jun 09, 202019:53
Episode 25 - Thinking About Resilience

Episode 25 - Thinking About Resilience

Resilience is learned, not innate

May 31, 202011:47
Episode 24 - Lessons from Quarantine

Episode 24 - Lessons from Quarantine

Learning about myself from quarantine life.

May 23, 202023:40
Ep 23 - Down the YouTube Rabbit Hole

Ep 23 - Down the YouTube Rabbit Hole

So I watched some chiropractor adjustment videos, and...

May 16, 202023:06
Episode 22 - See You Again

Episode 22 - See You Again

Taking a pause for the remainder of quarantine.

Apr 06, 202004:03
Episode 21 - The End of Week 2

Episode 21 - The End of Week 2

In the age of Corona

Mar 27, 202014:17
Episode 20 - Life gets even weirder

Episode 20 - Life gets even weirder

Days of social distancing

Mar 21, 202014:52
Episode 19 - Weird Times

Episode 19 - Weird Times

What is happening.

Mar 14, 202016:28
Episode 18 - Fresh Starts

Episode 18 - Fresh Starts

My first week at my new job!

Mar 06, 202006:30
Episode 17 - On Racial Identity, Oh Boy

Episode 17 - On Racial Identity, Oh Boy

From Wong Fu to Awkwafina

Feb 28, 202022:08
Episode 16 - Sometimes Good Things Happen

Episode 16 - Sometimes Good Things Happen

I finally got a job!!

Feb 22, 202014:50
Episode 15 – On Confidence

Episode 15 – On Confidence

Peter Kavinsky! Bong Joon Ho! Korean mountains!

Feb 15, 202018:09
Episode 14 - Appreciating Friendships

Episode 14 - Appreciating Friendships

What's getting me through the tough times.

Feb 07, 202012:37
Episode 13 - On Death

Episode 13 - On Death

Thinking about Kobe's death, I reflect on the other deaths that have happened in and around my life.

Jan 31, 202014:46
Episode 12 - Good Comes With Bad

Episode 12 - Good Comes With Bad

In this episode I talk about how if you're going to be hard on yourself with all your bad qualities, remember that there also must exist good qualities. That's just how the world works. And you can't argue against logic.

Jan 24, 202011:53
Episode 11 - Sometimes I'm a Blob

Episode 11 - Sometimes I'm a Blob

Anyone else?

Jan 18, 202010:34
Episode 10 - A Snail's Pace in Love and Sex

Episode 10 - A Snail's Pace in Love and Sex

Everyone is different. Also, wait til the end for a friendly basic tip for better hetero sex!

Jan 12, 202026:59
Episode 9 – Resolutions

Episode 9 – Resolutions

To fresh starts.

Jan 03, 202012:01
Episode 8 – Q&A with Dr. Kim

Episode 8 – Q&A with Dr. Kim

Psychiatrist Dr. Eunha Kim aka Dad answers questions from listeners in our first Q&A.

Dec 28, 201925:46
Episode 7 - My Parents are Helicopter Parents

Episode 7 - My Parents are Helicopter Parents

How I've realized I've got to work on my independence.

Dec 21, 201909:51
Episode 6 - My Mental Health Journey

Episode 6 - My Mental Health Journey

It started when I was 21.

Dec 13, 201918:17
Episode 5 - Friendship

Episode 5 - Friendship

A recent change in a close friendship has got me reflecting on the other relationships in my life.

Dec 07, 201910:23
Episode 4 - Sometimes I wish I was a Normie

Episode 4 - Sometimes I wish I was a Normie

I've often felt like an outsider, but the older I get, the easier it gets to also see the positives to my personality.

Nov 29, 201916:37
Episode 3 - Dreams Die Hard

Episode 3 - Dreams Die Hard

How I dreamed big, and failed.

Nov 23, 201916:09
Episode 2 - I was a Special Snowflake

Episode 2 - I was a Special Snowflake

I thought I was special and unique my whole life. But somewhere along the way, I grew up.

Nov 15, 201915:34
Episode 1 - A Soft Existential Crisis

Episode 1 - A Soft Existential Crisis

Why I started this podcast!

Nov 08, 201916:49