S01E01 - Why We Started

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