Spilling The Jasmine Tea
“Spilling the Jasmine Tea" is where culture, identity, and tough conversations meet. Hosted by organisational psychologist Vi-An Nguyen and holistic dietitian Amanda Huynh, this conversational podcast unpacks the 2nd generation Vietnamese-Australian settler experience through personal stories and expert insights. From mental health and menstrual cycles to white supremacy and capitalism, no topic is off-limits. Join us as we challenge taboos, reclaim our narratives, and explore what holistic well-being really means for our community.
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Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
If you’ve ever walked into a room and thought, “Do people like me exist here?” this one’s for you.
In this episode of Spilling the Jasmine Tea, we dive deep into the heart of belonging - what it feels like, what it doesn’t, and why so many of us who grew up between cultures still find ourselves asking, “Where do I fit?”
We share personal stories that shaped our understanding of belonging, from Amanda’s recent trip back to Vietnam for her grandpa’s birthday, to the moments growing up in Australia that made us question (and redefine) our place in the world.
Through these stories, we explore how belonging isn’t about assimilating or earning your spot — it’s about being seen, supported, and understood.
Together, we unpack:
🍵 What belonging really means (beyond “fitting in”)
🍵 The loneliness so many of us carry quietly and why it feels harder in an individualistic society
🍵 How sharing our stories lightens the load and helps us find our people
So make yourself a warm cup of jasmine tea, and settle into this episode all about finding — and creating — the spaces where you truly feel at home.
RESOURCES & LINKS
Amanda Huynh – https://www.instagram.com/heyitsamanda.x/
Vi-An Nguyen – https://www.instagram.com/antampsychology/
CHAPTERS
(00:00) Welcome and you belong here!
(01:23) Community in visiting Amanda’s grandpa
(05:53) What belonging really means
(10:54) Diverse vs monocultural spaces
(14:31) Loneliness and connection
(18:06) Belonging in an individualistic world
(27:10) Sharing to lighten the load
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
If you grew up sipping jasmine tea in an English Breakfast kind of world, you’ve probably wondered: where are all the fellow jasmine tea drinkers at?
You’ve found us.
In our very first episode, we (Vi-An and Amanda) spill on how Spilling the Jasmine Tea came to life — and the perfectionism that almost stopped us from sharing it. From the “98%—where’s the other 2%?” comments we grew up with, to the quiet ways we’ve learned to unlearn, this episode sets the tone for what’s to come: honest, reflective conversations about culture, identity, and what holistic well-being really means for our community.
Together, we unpack:
🍵 The story behind our podcast name
🍵 Why we’re learning to savour the process instead of chasing flawless outcomes
🍵 What we hope this podcast will create for our listeners
So grab your cup (maybe jasmine tea!) and settle in for a heartfelt first brew.
RESOURCES & LINKS
Fiona Sutherland – Dietitian and advocate for the Health at Every Size (HAES) approach.
Amanda Huynh - https://www.instagram.com/heyitsamanda.x/
Vi-An Nguyen – Follow on Instagram: @antampsychology
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
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