In this Subscriber Only episode, Jasmine and Peggy reveal exactly what it takes—beyond just hitting record—to launch and sustain a meaningful podcast. You may have heard a little of how Healing the Tigress was born from our passion to destigmatize maternal mental health challenges in the very first episode, but this one gives you a look at how we've grown over the last 3 seasons and the inside scoop. From naming our show and crafting impactful branding to navigating tech choices and building guest relationships, we share actionable insights for anyone aspiring to create their own podcast. Or maybe you're just curious how we work behind the scenes!

Discover how we designed Healing the Tigress to be evergreen and purposeful, the platforms we use to record and publish, and all the lessons we learned along the way. We break down the nuts and bolts of finding guests through social media, cold outreaches, and nurturing genuine relationships that lead to impactful conversations. Plus, learn the real effort behind how we edit and produce a polished episode.

You'll see how our preparation, from pre-interview forms to formulating interview questions, creates episodes that hopefully come across more insightful while being professional. We also discuss monetization strategies, including ad placements on Buzzsprout—and how those (literal) pennies add up—highlighting the importance of community support that sustains this work. Whether you're considering starting your own podcast or want to understand what makes a meaningful, lasting show, this honest episode will give you a look at the process and hopefully offer more guidance from our experiences!

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As children of immigrants, Peggy and Jasmine both grew up speaking Chinese in their households and attending Chinese School on the weekends. In this episode, we share about our personal experiences learning Chinese and how/why the end results may have differed in our later years despite both of us attending the same length of schooling. We also talk about how our experiences may be shaping our journey to teaching our children the language now and some of the mental toll it has taken.

This episode explores our personal desires to try to preserve our mother tongue but also the grief of letting some things go in the bicultural world our children are growing up in. We share what we have tried with our school-aged kids to teach them Chinese, as well as the things we don't want to sacrifice or compromise on. Jasmine has pivoted many times (and is doing so again)!

A good companion episode to go with this one is Episode 38: Permission to Break Generational Cycles with Dr. Jenny Wang, who also shares about her daughter taking a hiatus from Chinese learning during the pandemic and the reasons why she chose to let go of pursuing language.

So, should our kids go to Chinese school? Check out our Subscriber episode today and let us know if you have any thoughts! This is a conversation that has been ongoing and shifting between us for quite some time, and we welcome the discourse!

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In this bonus episode, Peggy and Jasmine dive into the real realities of summer break for parents: the childcare scramble, the mental load of camp sign-ups, and the pressure to make every summer “magical.” They reflect on how summer has changed from their own childhoods, comparing camps, travel, family support, and the freedom of slower days at home. We also explore the history of summer vacation, why the school calendar looks the way it does, and whether it still makes sense in a world with air conditioning and modern family life. Along the way, we share honest takes on privilege, flexibility, boredom, screen time, and the challenges of balancing work with kids’ summer schedules.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to plan your child’s summer, or you just want to commiserate with other parents in the same boat, this episode is for you!

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✨ If you'd like to subscribe to our podcast for access to more bonus episodes, please click here for Buzzsprout Subscriptions! Once subscribed, you can use an RSS feed to listen from any of your podcast platforms. Thanks in advance for your support, as this really helps us keep the show going! ❤️ (Think of it like buying us a boba...to share! 😉🧋)