S01E02 Belonging

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