Did You Eat Yet?
A podcast for Asians and Asian Americans in America. Did you eat yet is synonymous with love and care. Growing up, my parents have always shown love and care to me by asking me that question and no matter if we were mad/sad/irritated at each other, it always comes back with making sure that I was not hungry. Food brings us all together universally and specifically in Asian culture. Quite literally we all come together but at a table and we share something that is crafted with time and effort with love and care. Even in our food we have a sense of together-ness when spices/flavors are incorporated in the food itself. That together-ness is important in a family because much like how amazing food can taste when you add in flavor, having a good bond with family/loved ones can help with having a healthier relationship with your parents and also yourself. There are lots of struggles as Asians living in America: the identity crisis of if you’re really an American in the eyes of an American to if you’re an Asian according to other Asians; balancing between your roots vs western culture; the challenges of embracing your culture(when we were younger), etc. While maneuvering through all of these hurdles, there’s also a challenge with our immigrant parents: the language barriers, the confliction of living life, etc. For some of us it might even feel like we’ve been doing this on our own as our immigrant parent(s) might not have spoken English so you had to do everything by yourself. Or you might be the one that is just coming over to America and are also figuring shit out yourself alone. It seems like sometimes no matter how many friends/people are around you that say they have your back, it can still feel isolating because the struggles that you faced might not resonate with anyone around you. In this podcast for season 1 we have food related title episodes that fit the theme of an issue that we all might’ve faced growing up. Throughout the series we will talk about the trauma, emotions that we felt, and the reflection of where we are with that situation today. We will start off with very heavy and deep topics but gradually get to lighter topics to mimic and reflect what could feel like real time emotions as you relive our childhood. As each episode becomes lighter, we will juxtapose the harsh things we might’ve felt and twist that to be more in understanding of why we think things happen the way they did. Nobody is perfect but when you’re family, we want to make sure that at the end of the day, you’re not going to bed hungry. So… did you eat yet?
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Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
In this season finale of Did You Eat Yet?, I sit down with my sister to reflect on the greater understanding we’ve gained of our parents—their sacrifices, their love, and the subtle ways they showed they cared. Framed through the warmth of a family cookout, we talk about the rare moments when everyone can just slow down, laugh, and share a meal together. It’s a celebration of food as love, of presence as a gift, and of the family ties that carry us through. As Season 1 comes to a close, this episode is both a thank-you to our parents and a reminder of how food continues to keep us connected across generations.
We face trails and tribulations in our lives, we at the end of the day want you to not sleep on an empty stomach so... did you eat yet?
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Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
When the check hits the table, so does the love. In this episode of Did You Eat Yet?, I reflect on my recent trip to Vietnam and the familiar scene of families fighting to pay the bill — a ritual that’s less about money and more about care. Growing up, I watched my parents argue at restaurants, sometimes loudly, over who would cover the meal. As a kid, it felt embarrassing or unnecessary. But with time, and especially after seeing it in Vietnam, I realized this was their way of protecting us, showing love, and holding on to dignity in a world that often tried to take it away. Receipt Wars is an homage to our parents’ immigrant love language: making sure we’re fed, safe, and never left wanting. Because at the end of the day, when we fight over the check, what we’re really saying is: “I’ve got you.”
We face trails and tribulations in our lives, we at the end of the day want you to not sleep on an empty stomach so... did you eat yet?
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Friday Aug 01, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Fruit doesn’t come with a speech—just a quiet plate left in front of you, peeled and ready. In this episode, I reflect on the small, wordless acts of care our parents gave us—like fruit sliced with love instead of “I love you” spoken out loud.
We explore the sweetness behind these gestures and the ways they show up in our culture, our healing, and the love we’re still learning to give and receive.
So… did you eat yet?
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Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tea isn’t flashy. It doesn’t come sizzling on a skillet or arrive with dramatic garnish. But somehow… it shows up right when we need it. In this episode, I reflect on the quiet, unspoken ways our parents tried to ease our stress—much like steeping a cup of tea without asking if we wanted it. It was never about the drink itself, but about their effort to offer calm, care, and presence.
Even when I didn’t notice it, that cup was made for me.
Join me as I slow down and sit with those moments of appreciation, recognize the gestures I once overlooked, and ask myself: how do I offer comfort now—to others, and to myself?
We face trails and tribulations in our lives, we at the end of the day want you to not sleep on an empty stomach so... did you eat yet?
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Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
3 course meal is super fancy but we aren't at a Michelin restaurant, we're under the roof of my parents. Mom & dad always made sure I was well fed and making sure I had all the right things to have energy to go about my day at school or when doing extracurricular activities. Figuratively, they provided me with the things I need to help me be where I am today. Stay tuned in my latest episode full of gratitude and self reflection!
We face trails and tribulations in our lives, we at the end of the day want you to not sleep on an empty stomach so... did you eat yet?
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Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Often times I see my dad pray with food to offer thanks to our ancestors and/or higher power. Today I'm showing thanks to the person that I am today though my unique experiences in life that I have never found anyone been able to relate with aside from a few. I am giving thanks alongside with a friend that you know and love. Please join me on an episode to unpack our gratitude in life!
We face trails and tribulations in our lives, we at the end of the day want you to not sleep on an empty stomach so... did you eat yet?
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
"Tell me when to stop," is not something that you hear at my dinner table but is what you hear all the time at Olive Garden. Growing up, it was hard to have the right amount of things you need to help nurture your growth. In this episode I sit alone talking about how even though I didn't get the things I wanted, I now can do that since I'm grown up. Additionally, I challenge you the audience to find out what great things came out of restrictions.
We face trails and tribulations in our lives, we at the end of the day want you to not sleep on an empty stomach so... did you eat yet?
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Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
No I'm not actually cooking anything for you to judge. The name of this episode is a metaphor for the amount of judgement I've faced as a child. Being criticized in aspects of my life when I know that I'm not perfect but I'm expected to be. Now I end up being my worst critic because I adopted this self judgement and I am accompanied by my sister to talk this through.
We face trails and tribulations in our lives, we at the end of the day want you to not sleep on an empty stomach so... did you eat yet?
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Let's maximize our ROI... at a buffet. In this episode I am accompanied by my sister talking about the savings that we saw growing up that our parents have have shown us. Given today's day and age there is something I can learn from my parents. They have shown me that they have gone through so many lengths to save a quick buck and all for the sake of nurturing my sister and I.
We face trails and tribulations in our lives, we at the end of the day want you to not sleep on an empty stomach so... did you eat yet?
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Heated exchange are common between child and parent. For me that was no different. Being under the same house with parents can be difficult when you think you're ready for the outside world when in our parents' eyes, you're not. This episode is just me, myself, and I where I tell you a story about my experiences.
We face trails and tribulations in our lives, we at the end of the day want you to not sleep on an empty stomach so... did you eat yet?
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