Voice Hugs season 1 finale is here! 🎉 We made it to 55 episodes friends!! And we definitely could not have done this without *you* 🥰In this episode, we talk about our lessons learned since starting Voice Hugs in 2021 and what has been the mo

#54 - Vivian Van on People Pleasing, Lonliness, and Self-Love

Nov 22nd, 2023 49m 37s

As promised, Ro interviews Viv on her life story in this week's episode :) We've shared bits and pieces of our experiences throughout the first 50 episodes, but as we wrap up season 1, we wanted to dedicate a get-to-know-you episode to each hos

#53 - Rowena Tsai on Mental Health, Purpose, and Content Creation

Nov 15th, 2023 56m 18s

The day has finally come! Our first Voice Hugs episode recorded and filmed together in-person :') This week we try something new with Viv interviewing Ro on her life story. We’ve shared bits and pieces of our experiences throughout the first 5

#52 - Season of healing & a very overdue catchup 🫶

Nov 8th, 2023 29m 52s

Hi friends! First thing’s first, we want to apologize for the unannounced hiatus… one week turned into two weeks turned into a few months, and all of a sudden they’re now serving pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks :’) Friends don’t ghost friends

#51 - Between Cultures: Growing up Asian-American

Jun 13th, 2023 42m 24s

Kicking off this week with a sweet little story time: Viv meets a listener for the first time IRL! 🥰In this episode, ⁠Rowena⁠ and ⁠Vivian⁠ share about their experience growing up Asian-American and the influence that culture and ethnicity hav

#50 - Jealousy: what it's really showing us & how to embrace it

Jun 6th, 2023 39m 49s

What is your jealousy trying to tell you? We’ve all experienced it firsthand. Whether in romantic, platonic, or familial relationships, jealousy can show up in various facets of our lives often bringing forth complex emotions and challenging ou

#49 - Opening up to people is hard

May 9th, 2023 38m 1s

Fear of intimacy can show up in our lives in many different and unexpected ways. Connection is so important to our human experience, yet we are often afraid of it.In this episode, Ro and Viv dive into a listener’s question of why it's difficul

#48 - The Art of Nonviolent Communication: Building empathy & connection

May 3rd, 2023 49m 1s

Having trouble communicating with your loved ones? Are you tired of feeling misunderstood? Do you ever feel like your words get lost in translation?This week, Ro and Viv explore the world of nonviolent communication (NVC), a method of communic

#47 - Why is it so hard to say “I’m sorry” ft. 5 Apology Languages

Apr 26th, 2023 29m 51s

We've all heard of the 5 love languages, but have you heard of the 5 apology languages? In this episode, Ro and Viv explore the intricacies of apologizing and dive into the 5 different apology languages. Discover why it can be difficult to apo

#46 - Talking about someone behind their back (can gossip ever be good?)

Apr 19th, 2023 40m 20s

On this episode of Gossip, Viv and Ro take a deep dive into the world of gossip and its impact on our daily lives. They explore the power of words and the importance of being mindful of how we use them. Tune in as they discuss whether gossip ca

#45 - It's okay to not be okay | grief & loss

Apr 11th, 2023 52m 45s

Grief is a universal feeling that comes in many shapes and sizes. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, the loss of who you used to be, or what could have been, grief is a difficult emotion that we all experience. In this episode, Ro and Viv s

#44 - Navigating big life transitions: moving, kids, asking for help

Apr 4th, 2023 35m

It's time for some life updates! This week, Ro and Viv talk about entering new life stages and navigating the in-between period between seasons. We all go through many transitions in life—naturally as we grow older, whether you’ve moved to anot

#43 - Do you ever get angry? cause we do 😇 (POPPING OFF!!!)

Mar 28th, 2023 39m 10s

What do you do when you get angry? Do you bottle it up and let is pass? Or do you see red and explode with rage? Or maybe it comes out in the form of passive aggression? Whichever way your anger comes out, we’ve all been there. This week Viv an

#42 - Dealing with FOMO & comparing yourself to others

Mar 14th, 2023 41m 21s

After scrolling on Instagram or TikTok for three hours, you feel rejuvenated, refreshed, supported, and you’re ready to take on the day…. said no ever lol. Why do we obsessively check social media to see what others are doing only to feel crapp

#41 - Care Team 101 (how to create support systems!)

Mar 7th, 2023 37m 54s

What is a "care team", and how do you create one? In this episode, Vivian and Rowena revisit "care teams" (a concept introduced in episode 33) and discuss in depth the definition, composition, and importance of having one - how can you create y

#40 - Navigating, maintaining, & outgrowing friendships

Feb 28th, 2023 39m 18s

Like any relationship, friendships take work if you want them to last.Whether it's making new friends, maintaining current ones, or outgrowing friendships, this week the duo dive into all things friendships 🤓How do you navigate the ebbs & fl

#39 - What to do when lacking motivation

Feb 28th, 2023 39m 40s

So you’re feeling unmotivated: it’s hard to get anything done let alone get out of bed, and the voice in your head is telling you “get your butt up,” “stop wasting your precious time,” “why are you sleeping in AGAIN”… what do you do??This week

#38 - Self-love, self-acceptance, self-everything episode (Happy Valentine's Day!)

Feb 14th, 2023 41m 21s

How do you learn to love yourself? Whether you’re snuggling up with a SO or livin’ that Single Pringle life this Valentine’s day, a friendly reminder that the most important and greatest love at the end of the day is the love you have for yours

#37 - Doctor's order: less burnout, more PLAY!

Feb 7th, 2023 42m 47s

How do we prevent burnout in 2023? (hint: the answer is a lot more fun than you think!)This week’s episode is all about PLAY and the benefits of “losing yourself in play.” Whether it’s throwing clay in a ceramics class like Viv or swimming wit

#36 - Best way to get to know yourself (Listener Q&A)

Jan 31st, 2023 35m 27s

Grab some Takis or shrimp chips and have a fun Q&A with us this week! Our wonderful community of listeners have some questions, and Viv and Ro have got the answers!Are there any new things you’ve implemented into your routine?Go to comfort

#35 - The need to be "perfect" & how to accept yourself

Jan 24th, 2023 40m 7s

What would you say to your inner child? What thoughts come up as you remember yourself at that age?Many of us may relate to varying extremes of perfectionism (we know our VH community can relate! EP18 “Overcoming resistance and perfectionism”

#34 - Less in our heads, more in our hearts (intentions for 2023)

Jan 17th, 2023 39m 9s

It’s 2023!!! And we’re so excited to start a brand new year with you!Dive into this episode with Vivian and Rowena as they each share three words highlighting their intentions for 2023. Rooted from much of the same thoughts, they share the pro

#33 - Power of setting intentions & creating care teams (2022 reflections)

Dec 15th, 2022 43m 42s

Can’t believe it’s already the end of 2022! In this special, last episode of the year, Vivian and Rowena reflect on lessons learned and memorable experiences they each had.Ro shares how setting intentions at the beginning of the year allowed h

#32 - Finding light in darkness (the power of gratitude)

Nov 17th, 2022 38m 9s

What moments or experiences sweep your mind when thinking about gratitude? Who or what immediately comes to focus?As we head into Thanksgiving next week, Viv and Ro spotlight the powerful emotion we call: gratitude. In our darkest moments, gra

#31 - Overcoming the fear of judgement

Nov 10th, 2022 39m 14s

Everybody is thriving. Everybody has the perfect life. Everybody is so happy.Ah, that inner voice of ours speaking our insecurities into reality. Who is this elusive “everybody” that we all seem to know? Whose voices are we listening to?This