Catherine，她曾经是一位临终关怀护士由于见过太多死亡，想要迎接新生命，于是来到了生殖健康中心，开始从事试管婴儿和卵子冷冻治疗工作。她拥有超过五年的临床经验并且有纽约和台湾注册护士的双执照，拥有生殖医学领域独特视角和经验得她给我们带来了关于冷冻卵子丰富的专业知识。 在这期中文节目中，她将带我们了解女性在冷冻卵子前需要考虑的重要因素。我们将深入探讨一些话题，例如什么是冷冻卵子的良好AMH水平，什么年龄段的女性最适合冷冻卵子，以及女性一旦踏上这个旅程所面临的潜在挑战。 准备好迎接这一集极具科普意义的一集，我们希望每一位女性都拥有选择生育的权利并了解自己的生育健康。 Catherine, a former hospice nurse turned reproductive health expert, joins us today to share her insights and help us understand the complexities of egg freezing. After experiencing the pain of seeing patients die every day in the hospice ward, Catherine transitioned to a place where she could witness new life. She became a part of the Reproductive Medicine Center and started working with IVF and egg freezing treatments. With over five years of clinical experience and dual licenses of Taiwan nurse and registered nurse in New York State, Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the topic of egg freezing. In this Chinese episode, Catherine will take us on a journey through the important factors women need to consider before freezing their eggs. We will dive into topics such as what is a good AMH level for egg freezing, what age range is ideal for women to freeze their eggs, and the potential challenges women face once they embark on this journey. Catherine's unique perspective and experience in the field of reproductive medicine make her an ideal guide for women who are considering egg freezing as an option. Get ready for a fascinating and informative episode that's sure to empower and educate women about their reproductive health. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Guest: Catherine Music Credit: Keep Calm CONNECT WITH US: 👉 Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram/小宇宙 📧 Let us know your feedback on the podcast here or email us: [email protected]

欢迎回到与Leslie精彩对话的第二部分，我们探讨了她作为创业者早期所面临和战胜的挑战。Leslie在大学期间如何建立了两个公司—分别在中国和美国，同时还兼顾撰写两篇荣誉论文并以最优异的成绩毕业。她与我们分享了自己对创业的独特看法，并揭示了参加孵化器、参加比赛或在学校学习商业知识并不是通往成功的唯一途径。相反，她强调发现问题、创造价值和利用资源来长期解决问题的重要性。准备好从她的非凡旅程中得到启发吧! Welcome back to part 2 of our gripping conversation with Leslie, where we delve deep into the challenges she faced and triumphed over during her early days as an entrepreneur. Brace yourself for an awe-inspiring tale of how Leslie, while still in university, fearlessly embarked on building not just one, but two companies - one in China and one in the United States - all while juggling the demands of writing two honors theses and graduating summa cum laude. Leslie shares with us her unique perspective on entrepreneurship, debunking common myths and revealing that attending an incubator, participating in numerous competitions, or studying business in school are not the only paths to success. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of identifying problems, creating value, and leveraging resources to solve them in the long term. Get ready to be inspired by Leslie's remarkable journey! Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Guest: Leslie Dong Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US 1. Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram 2. Let us know your feedback on the podcast here 3. Email: [email protected]

本期让我们一起来认识Leslie，一位充满活力的女性创业者，拥有想要建立中美之间桥梁的大胆设想。来自科罗拉多州博尔德市的Leslie，作为在美国出生的中国人，并且在以白人为主的社区长大时，面临着无数的身份挑战。然而，当她在13岁时有机会抛开传统的学校教育，在中国--一个她本应视为家的地方生活生活了三年，这段时间Leslie内心对自己身份的冲突升级到了新的高度。 在这一集里，我们将听到Leslie在面对年龄、性别歧视和种族主义的同时，在她的多重身份中经历了像做过山车🎢一样的体验。让我们一起从她的经历中得到启发吧。 Meet Leslie, the dynamic female social entrepreneur with a bold vision of building bridges between the United States and China. Hailing from Boulder, Colorado, as an American Born Chinese (ABC), Leslie faced numerous identity challenges while growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood. However, when she got the opportunity to leave behind traditional schooling and live in China for three years - a place she should have considered home - at the tender age of 13, Leslie's inner conflict with her identity escalated to new heights. Join us in this episode to hear Leslie's riveting rollercoaster ride as she confronts ageism, sexism, and racism while navigating through her multiple identities. Get ready to be inspired by her awe-inspiring experiences. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Guest: Leslie Dong Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US 1. Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram 2. Let us know your feedback on the podcast here 3. Email: [email protected]

📢 <北腔南调 Cultural Collision> 💙We’re back in Season 2!!💙 我们回来了！ 第二季我们讨论的话题将包涵创业、女性冻卵、LGBTQ🏳️‍🌈、死亡☠️、职业发展等各个方面的大家期待的话题，请继续关注我们，每周三中午12点，北强南调与你不见不散！🎉

创建这个播客，从在脑海里的想法和创意，到今天播出的完整一季，对于我们是一个巨大的成就。本集还讨论了回顾2022年要思考那些问题，以及2023年有哪些目标和愿望。 感谢今年加入我们这个旅程的所有人。我们祝愿大家在2023年有一个美好的开始，在这一年中充满幸福！并请大家期待我们第二季的播出～♥️ We reflect on our journeys in creating this baby from merely thoughts and ideas floating in the air, to the complete season aired today. Reflections on 2022 are also shared along with goals, dreams, and aspirations for 2023. Thank you to everyone who's joined us on this journey this year. We wish everyone an excellent start of 2023 and a year filled with happiness!♥️ Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram/小宇宙

我们的好朋友EJ在俄亥俄州辛辛那提市出生和长大，他在2012年首次踏上了前往北京的留学之旅，然后在2014年再次回到这里。在中国呆了8年后，他最近回到了俄亥俄州的家里。EJ在中国度过了他成年生活的大部分时间，今天他和我们一起谈论在海外呆了几年后回国的感觉如何。从气候、语言、社会角色、人际关系和行为规则，我们讨论了当一个人移居海外并回到自己的国家时导致文化冲击的各种因素。 Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, EJ Mitchell embarked on his first journey to Beijing, China in 2012 for a study abroad experience then return again in 2014. After staying in China for 8 years, EJ recently returned back home to Ohio. Having spent a majority of his adult life in China, EJ joins us today to talk about how it feels to return home after several years overseas. From the climate, to language, to social roles, to relationships, and rules of behavior, we talk through various factors that contribute to culture shock when one moves abroad and comes back to one's home country. Having studied abroad in Europe and worked abroad in Asia for several years, Melody also shares her experiences of emotional and psychological distress when initially placed in a new environment. Victoria, having studied and working in Hong Kong for two years before returning back to Beijing, also shares the cultural challenges she faced with adjusting to the new space and environment in the city that speaks a different dialect. For anyone interested in taking that jump to work or study abroad, or considering returning back to your home country, this episode goes through all the emotions that you may deal with when experiencing culture shock, or reverse culture shock. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Guest: EJ Mitchell Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US 1. Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram 2. Let us know your feedback on the podcast here 3. Email: [email protected]

年龄、文化、性别和社会背景都会影响到我们彼此之间的沟通方式。在今天的节目中，Mel和Vic分别谈论了她们在美国和北京的成长经历，以及这些经历如何影响与周围人的关系和沟通方式。通过讨论关系开始时可能发生的误解和家庭文化价值产生的冲突（东西方之间），我们谈论了社会、经济和文化是如何影响朋友、家人和恋人之间的沟通。 Age, culture, gender, and social context all dips into the way we communicate with one another. In today's episode, Mel and Vic talk about their upbringing in the United States and Beijing, respectively, and how it has influenced their relationship and communication styles with people around them. With discussions about how misunderstanding may occur at the start of a relationship (texting for one month before going on a first date is a no-go in Mel's books) and within the household with conflicting cultural values (east vs. west), Mel and Vic dig into how social, economic and cultural norms influence communication within friends, family, and partners. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US 1. Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram 2. Let us know your feedback on the podcast here 3. Email: [email protected]

继续上一期的话题，我们接着聊一下性别不平等相关的更多内容。在我们的朋友Vivi Yu对话的第二部分，触及的话题包括推翻Roe v. Wade法案，工作、家务分配中的性别不平等，以及男性可以如何支持女性注意并改变性别不平等这一现象。 A continuation of episode 8, fully conducted in Mandarin Chinese, this episode examines more elements related to issues around gender inequality. In Part 2 of our conversation with academic researcher and activist Vivi Yu, we touch on topics including the overturn of Roe v. Wade, gender inequality in the distribution of household chores, and ways men can be better allies for gender equality. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Guest: Vivi Yu Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US 1. Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram 2. Let us know your feedback on the podcast here 3. Email: [email protected]

如果带着现有的知识和经验回去—你会愿意再当一次妈妈吗？ 在本期全中文的节目中，我们探讨了一个在社会上大家并不会公开讨论的话题——关于社会对女性做母亲的压力和期望。围绕着性别不平等的话题，感谢莱斯大学的校友和南加州大学的在读研究生Vivi Yu加入我们，从她的学术研究中为我们提供关于这些社会和心理问题的见解。让我们聊聊当女性成为妈妈意味着什么，当下女性的选择和生活，希望每一个女人都能活出自我。♥️ 本期分为上下两集，下集内容我们谈到了在工作中、角色期望和家庭地位等方面的性别不平等。请大家关注下周的节目，听听我们认为男性和社会可以做些什么，使社会环境更加平等和包容。 An unspoken taboo that questions societal's pressures and expectations of women to go down the path of motherhood is brought to light in today's episode, fully conducted in Mandarin Chinese. With topics revolving around the issue of gender inequality, we welcome Rice alumna and current graduate student at USC, Vivi Yu, to join us and provide us insight on these social and psychological issues from her academic research. We touch upon inequalities when it comes to work position, salary, role expectations, familial status, and more. This episode is the first of two, so stay tuned for next week's episode to hear how we think men and society can take steps to make the playing field more equal. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Guest: Vivi Yu Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US: 1. Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on 2. Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram/小宇宙 3. Let us know your feedback on the podcast here 4. Email: [email protected]

关于事业、感情、年龄的增长以及社会的期待让我们产生了很多恐惧和焦虑。在这一集，我们讨论了我们为什么害怕，究竟害怕什么，以及我们的恐惧来自哪里。我们日常接触的社会文化的期待让我们的焦虑和不安全感与日俱增，我们该如何采取措施缓解这一感觉。 不要让恐惧占据你的情感。通过改变对恐惧的态度，从消极转变为积极的应对，学会带着恐惧前行，勇敢面对生活。 Society's expectations regarding careers, relationships, aging, and time can lead to a lot of fear and anxiety that's built up within us. In this episode, we talk about what we are afraid of, why we are afraid, and where our fear stems from. We touch upon how culture and society's expectations feed into our feelings of anxiety and insecurity, and how we are taking steps to overcome this feeling of discomfort. Don't let fear get the best of you. Work with the fear by transforming your attitude towards the fear from a negative to a positive learning experience. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US 1. Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram 2. Let us know your feedback on the podcast here 3. Email: [email protected]

Whether you and your partner are separated by hundreds of miles in the same state or a body of water across different time zones, this is the episode for you. Long-distance relationships are now an emerging norm. Due to different work locations or various reasons, couples are separated during their relationship. “It's becoming a lot more common because the world is becoming so much more accessible than what it used to be,” Channa Bromley, Lead Coach for Relationship Hero, recently told Refinery29. We invited Ashely Fu to share with us how she and her boo make their long-distance relationship exciting and sparkling. Ashley reveals how they strengthen their emotional connections, ease the ache of geographic separation, and allow their relationship to go the distance. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Guest: Ashely Fu Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US 1. Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram 2. Let us know your feedback on the podcast here 3. Email: [email protected]

Inspired by Susan Jeffers' groundbreaking book, "Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway, we talk about how we can apply dynamic techniques to guide ourselves towards self-empowerment. With a vision board as a guide, we leverage the power of visual affirmation and the law of attraction to prioritize our desires and move towards the goals we set. We also touch upon "The Principle of the Path" by Andy Stanley -- a 5 step reminder that direction determines destination. Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria Gu Music Credit: Keep Calm & Podcast CONNECT WITH US Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram Let us know your feedback on the podcast here Email: [email protected]