The Hmong Women Podcast
Episodes
Ep 45: Breakups, Boundaries & the Friendship Recession We Didn’t Sign Up For
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friend = one attached to another by affection or esteem. Friendship = the state of being friends. (Merriam-Webster, 2026). Throughout our lives, we ma...
Ep 44: Things I Wish I Knew In My (Earlier) 20's!
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's never to late (or too early) to reflect on the things that we wish we knew in our earlier 20's. Join us as we share our opinions on the t...
Ep 43: Being an Only Child and a Hmong Daughter
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Douchi shares her experience growing up in the east coast as an only child and Hmong daughter. Join her as she talks about her journey mo...
Ep 42: The Unspoken Rules Hmong Women and Daughters Must Navigate
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the unspoken rules that we grew up abiding by and how that has impacted how we view and connect with family and culture. C...
Ep 41: Reconnecting with our Roots through Cooking and Baking
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore our history in the kitchen, our relationship with cooking and baking, and how we've come to learn to appreciate the beauty...
Ep 40: From Employee to Entrepreneur: The Truth No One Tells You
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as Ariel shares tidbits of wisdom when going from employee to entrepreneur! In this episode, you'll learn about who inspired Ariel, less...
Ep 39: Hot Takes You Didn’t Ask For (But Need)
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From reading to parking to making sure you always celebrate your wins - we share some of our hot takes in this week's episode! You can also listen...
Ep 38: When the Angry Daughter Becomes the Angry Man
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing solo mini-episodes! In this session, Emily talks about what it's like being labelled as the "angry daughter", how that has i...
Ep 37: We're Back! Yapping Session About Life & Horror
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A note to our community: If you’re feeling anxious or on edge, you are not alone. This is a safe space for you. Please take care of yourself and do ...
Dear Hmong Woman: Learning Not to Compare Myself to Others & Celebrating My Coming Out
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our season 2 finale - we address two submissions. The first about celebrating the wins of those we love in our lives while navigating the mental an...
Healing the Parent Wound: Reclaiming Your Narrative
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this season closer, we explore mother wounds, father wounds, and how we move forward by addressing the negative behaviors adopted while in survival...
Navigating The Workplace & Overcoming Work Conflict
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, we scratch the surface about working in corporate as a young woman, woman of color, and even as a new professional.
Yapping Session: Throwback Songs, Pet Peeves, & Deja Vu
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk about anything and everything that comes top of mind. Whether it's on your drive to work or down-time before bed, join us for t...
Using Art and Comedy to Face Hard Truths (featuring May Lee-Yang!)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello HWPodcasters! In this episode, guest May Lee-Yang - known for her multiple theater productions such as Confessions of a Lazy Hmong Woman, Poj La...
Dear Hmong Woman: Never Dated & Not Desperate | Why We’re Not Settling for No Ambition
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into two Dear Hmong Woman submissions about the dating pool and give our pieces of advice. The first submission asks for our perspe...
Douchi Vue: on Divorce, Life-long Learning, and Singing
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello HWPodcasters! Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite dessert and sit down with us to learn more about our final host, Douchi Vue. Here's a quick ...
Dear Hmong Woman: Dating non-Hmong Individuals
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a topic that we've addressed before but this submission asked for more advice about dating outside of your culture/ethnicity/race. Join u...
Drawing the Line: Navigating Family Estrangement
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when relationships within our families of origin go awry? What gets us to a point of needing to place a hard boundary? And how do we go a...
Ending the Cycle: Stopping Violence Against Women
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we give our thoughts on the pervasiveness of violence in our communities and how we think our communities can begin the process of en...
Growing Up Hmong AF: Our Hmong Life Unfiltered
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself revisiting fond memories? In this episode, Ariel and Emily share some of their childhood moments spent at the Hmong New Y...
Navigating Political Ideologies in Love & Family
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is true that talking politics can often lead to tense and uncomfortable moments with friends and family. How do we navigate these conversations? Ho...
Interview with a Shaman: Signs, the Spiritual Journey, and Healing
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hmong Shamanism is just one practice individuals can use to help them heal. Join us as we interview Nou Hli and Jim, both practicing Hmong Shamans, ab...
Yapping Session: How To Bury A Body, Korean Skincare & TV BTS
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We decided to try something new this time around and record a yap session (and no, we usually don't come prepared with topics when yapping but we ...
Our Non-Negotiables in a Relationship (And Why You Need Some Too!)
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We think it's healthy to to have healthy expectations and boundaries when it comes to dating and relationships. In today's episode, we talk ab...
Dear Hmong Woman: Romantic Boundaries, Embarrassing Moments, and Meeting Parental Expectations
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've done something a little different this time around. We are reading and reacting to three different submissions! The first submission asks fo...
Emily Vang: On Writing, Hidden Talents, and Living a Full Life
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello HWPodcasters! Welcome to part two of introducing ourselves to you! Grab a cup of tea and your favorite blanket and sit down with us to learn mor...
Ariel Vang: Entrepreneurship, Growth & the Power of Manifestation
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello HWPodcasters! We want to take a moment and introduce ourselves to you! Grab a cup of coffee or your favorite dessert and sit down with us to lea...
The Job Game: The Bad, Good, & Horrifying yet Hilarious Stories
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello HWPodcasters! Welcome back to Season 2! We want to start off this season with a jump into job hunting - past experiences, bas experiences, good ...
Dear Hmong Woman: Going From High School Sweethearts to Divorce: Rebuilding After Breakup
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest DHW submission presents us with a situation in which the OP's explores what went wrong within their marriage, moving through divorce, and e...
The Hmong Women Podcast 2024 Rewind: The Good, the Bad, and the Audacity
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe that it's been a year since we officially started the Hmong Women Podcast? On today's episode, we talk about the good, the bad, the ug...
Dear Hmong Woman: Overcoming Family Obstacles: They Don't Like my Partner
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest DHW submission presents us with a situation in which the OP's family doesn't respect their marriage to their partner. How do they go about ...
Hmong Superstitions: Myths, Realities, and Paranormal Experiences
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What cultural superstitions do you have that you still believe to this day? Are there any superstitions that are similar to ours? In this episode, we ...
Dear Hmong Woman: Young Interracial Couple's Struggle with Strict Hmong Parents
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest DHW submission asks us about our opinions on how to navigate having a relationship when strict Hmong parents are involved. **We KNOW about ...
Beyond the Label: Navigating Mental Illness and Understanding Mental Health
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prioritizing mental health is essential for overall well-being. Therapy can be a proactive tool, and understanding mental health is crucial for everyo...
Dear Hmong Woman: Confronting Male Family Member's Conversations: Women are too independent
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest DHW submission asks us about our opinions on whether or not one should have addressed a conversation they felt wasn't right. Listen in ...
Having a Traditional Hmong Wedding: Is it Important to have family support?
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest DHW submission asks us about our opinions on a traditional Hmong wedding and whether or not it's important to have one. Moreover, how i...
Periods - Removing Period Stigma, Menstrual Symptoms, & Fertility
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Periods. Most women all over the world experience periods and yet we're told to believe that it isn't something worth talking about. Many even...
Consuming Social Media: How do you navigate the social world?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You are what you eat. And in this case - you are what you east VIRTUALLY. It is with no doubt that we can truly say that we can not navigate the world...
Dear Hmong Woman: Dating for Men - Are women asking for too much?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest Dear Hmong Woman submission asks us why we think dating isn't hard for men too. Thing is - we do think dating is hard and not for the r...
Navigating our 20s - We're still figuring it out too.
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a quarter-life crisis and felt like everyone else around you had it all together and you were the only one left standing? Don't ...
Dear Hmong Woman: Is College Worth it? Exploring the possibilities outside of Higher Education
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest Dear Hmong Woman submission explores the options of furthering education after high school. Is college the next best step or should we take...
Pretty Privilege, Beauty Trends & Social Media: Impact On Us & The Hmong Community
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode - we talk about how beauty standards set by our families and society has impacted us both negatively and positively. We explore...
Dear Hmong Woman: Long-time Friendships: Weathering the Storms together or Not?
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest Dear Hmong Woman submission asked us about how to move forward in a friendship that felt one-sided. Listen in as we share our thoughts on m...
Dear Hmong Woman: Is Marriage and Children the next best step for our relationship?
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Dear Hmong Woman segment! If you haven't been listening to us on Youtube, we've got a few episode on there already. This segmen...
Girlll... Stop With The Self Sabotage & Negative Self Talk
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Self-sabotaging is a lot easier to do than we think - and we might do it in ways that we don't even realize are stunting our ability to grow and m...
Anger and Emotional Regulation With Unlearning Patterns!
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about our emotional headquarters - what emotion do we typically lead with? How does our response to what's happening around us shape...
Creating A Healthy Relationship With Food: Exploring Our Memories & Sharing Stories
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How has your relationship with food been? Has it been a pretty tumultuous relationship or has it been smooth sailing for you? How our family treated ...
Failure & Rejection: Mindset Shifts & How You Can Take It Head On
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with failure and rejection can be hard! It can lead to one feeling dejected, lost, and inadequate. But identifying how we failed and moving fo...
Emotional Health & Growth: Our Struggles & its Impact On The Hmong Community
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to experience emotional growth and how does this help you navigate your relationships? In this episode, we talk about our struggles ...
Interracial Relationships in the Hmong Community
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation around interracial relationships can be polarizing, and within the Hmong community, it has often been in the past. Join us as we talk...
Dating: From Young To Old, Single To Divorced & Our Spicy Dating Stories
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dating can be hard, and on the flipside, it can be so much fun with the right person. Tune in to our dating mishaps, dating advice, and JUICY past rel...
Grooming & Uncomfortable Age Gaps In The Hmong Community
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncomfortable age gaps and grooming can happen in ANY community, but in this episode, we discuss this topic within the Hmong culture and how we can do...
Growing Up Traditional v Modern Hmong: Difficulties in the Community & Bridging The Divide
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to grow up in a traditional Hmong household versus a Modern Hmong household? And how does that impact how you and your relationships...
Ep 5: Doing The Things You Love Without Judgement: Where Fear Stems From & How To Overcome It
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we really want to focus on what it means to do the things that you love. Studies show that taking the time to do the things that bri...
Ep 4: New Year New Me: Habits, Goal Setting, Changes As We’ve Grown Older & Manifestation!
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been here before - new year and new resolutions abound but what happens when we don't meet those goals? And how can we make sure tha...
Ep 3: Things We've learned on our Journey to Becoming Women and Finding Sisterhood
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk about what it was like navigating one part of our womanhood and discovering who we are. In this episode, we talk about mental heal...
Ep 2: Navigating Friendships
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will be talking about how we know each other. How have we navigated through friendships that we have outgrown or challenges we hav...
Meet The Hmong Women Podcast
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! And welcome to The Hmong Women Podcast! We are so happy that you've joined us for our very first introductory episode where we talk a little b...
Navigating Friendships Preview
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our first podcast where we cover the topic of how we've navigated our friendships and important lessons we've learned along the wa...