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Reply YeochinLabels, Testing, and the Big Reveal: Ellen's ADHD Journey | Reply Yeochin Ep. 128(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen cracks open her long-awaited ADHD assessment, and Jane is there to ask all the questions. Was it ADHD? Anxiety? Depression? All of the above? We unpack what drove Ellen to get tested, how her coping patterns fit (or don’t), and why mental health isn’t always easy to categorize. A vulnerable conversation about identity, brain chemistry, and what to do with answers once you get them. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 128...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show high...
2026-01-2835 minReply YeochinEllen's Travel Hosting Era | Reply Yeochin Ep. 123(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): For the first time ever, Ellen hosted a group trip and survived to tell the tale. She and Jane break down what it was like bringing together followers who’d never met, why the vibes were immaculate, and how a curated itinerary led to deep connections. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 123...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/re...
2025-12-2445 minReply YeochinTeam Mom at Nationals | Reply Yeochin Ep. 117(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen’s traded her racket for a rally towel as she supports her husband’s national tennis run. Jane and Ellen unpack the highs, nerves, and pride of being part of someone else’s pursuit of greatness — and how chasing excellence together can deepen connection. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 117...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok...
2025-11-1240 minReply YeochinClout, Collapse, and the Cult of Influence | Reply Yeochin Ep. 115(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The influencer bubble seems to be bursting...or is it just pivoting? Ellen and Jane debate whether we’re witnessing the death of the traditional influencer, as they dig into the tension between consumer burnout and creators chasing virality — and wonder if influence itself has lost its influence. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 115...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repl...
2025-10-2945 minReply YeochinStill Doing the Most for Our Big Kids | Reply Yeochin Ep. 114(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane discover that “big kids” still need a shocking amount of supervision—from helping them stay on top of their bus schedules to managing their personal hygiene, the Yeochins share stories from the trenches of mid-stage motherhood. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 114...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycF...
2025-10-2247 minReply YeochinThe Second Awkward Phase | Reply Yeochin Ep. 113(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Somewhere between mammograms and weeknight concerts, the Yeochins find themselves in the limbo of 40-something motherhood. From random aches and pains to flashes of youthful fun, Ellen and Jane laugh through the contradictions of this middle life phase. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 113...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyyc
2025-10-1532 minReply YeochinCute, Plastic, and Addictive | Reply Yeochin Ep. 112(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Why are grown adults spending serious money on tiny mystery toys? Jane and Ellen crack open the psychology (and the capitalism) behind blind boxes. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 112...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
2025-10-0849 minReply YeochinThe Shih Tzu Agenda | Reply Yeochin Ep. 111(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Are these tiny dogs secretly ruling the world? Ellen and Jane explore the evidence and compare notes on raising their spoiled Shih Tzus - and the answer is definitely yes. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 111...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/replyyc/
2025-10-0136 minReply YeochinWhat are we teaching our kids? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 109(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): From gun violence to divisive discourse, Ellen and Jane reflect on the disturbing lessons young people are absorbing in America today. Recorded the day after a targeted attack on a conservative public figure whose harmful rhetoric has divided the country, this episode confronts both grief and urgency. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 109...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/...
2025-09-1740 minReply YeochinThe Back-to-School Glow-Up...or Not | Reply Yeochin Ep. 108(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): One son’s suddenly grooming like he’s on a K-drama set. The other shrugs off scissors entirely. Ellen and Jane laugh through their back-to-school stories as they enter the brave new world of adolescent vanity. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 108...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: http...
2025-09-1043 minReply YeochinRefreshed and Recharged | Reply Yeochin Ep. 106(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane are back! After a two-month break, the Yeochins catch up on how they spent the summer getting ready for new routines. With fresh energy, they kick off year three of Reply Yeochin. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 106...Watch and Listen to Reply Yeochin episodes every week, and follow us on social media for show highlights and behind the scenes footage:Website: https://www.replyyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/replyyc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@replyycFacebook: https...
2025-08-2746 minReply YeochinAn Unwelcome Blast from the Past | Reply Yeochin Ep. 104(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): We all have people we quietly hope never to see again. Jane ran into hers - a little too close to home - and she's finally spiling the tea on the story that Ellen has been begging her to tell on the pod. It's not quite drama, not quite closure, but maybe a case study on how to keep your cool when life hands you an awkward lemon. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 104
2025-08-1343 minReply YeochinWatching "Adolescence" While Raising It | Reply Yeochin Ep. 103(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane break down Netflix's psychological drama, "Adolescence." They talk about what makes the show unforgettably uncomfortable and gripping, and why it might be essential viewing for parents navigating the teen and tween years. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 103
2025-08-0637 minReply YeochinReply, Tressuni: 100th Episode Celebration! | Reply Yeochin Ep. 100(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): How did we get to 100 episodes? One inside joke at a time. To mark the occasion, Jane and Ellen bring on content creator and fellow Korean American icon @tressuni (Stephanie Kim) to talk about making the kind of content we wish existed when we were younger—it's a celebration with warmth, humor, and the shared joy of Korean American storytelling. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 100
2025-07-1644 minReply YeochinThe Last Supper: A Stepmom Story | Reply Yeochin Ep. 99(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen sat down to dinner with her stepmom for the first time in nine years—and it was everything she feared it would be. In this raw and reflective episode, the Yeochins unpack what went down, why Ellen said yes to the invite, and how sometimes closure doesn’t come with an apology—it comes with clarity. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 99
2025-07-0951 minReply YeochinLights, Camera, FLASH: It's Time for "The Talk" | Reply Yeochin Ep. 98(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen talk about the jarring transition into adolescence—and how school sex ed (called Family Life and Sexual Health education or "FLASH") at the kids' schools left them scrambling to catch up. A real conversation about body changes, boundaries, and how to rewrite the script we inherited. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 98
2025-07-0259 minReply YeochinWhose Fight Is It Anyway? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 97(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): As immigration crackdowns ramp up, where do Asian Americans stand? Jane and Ellen talk about ICE raids, protests, and the seemingly eerie silence from many Asian Americans. Is it fear? Privilege? Apathy? A combination? The Yeochins explore how proximity to whiteness, model minority myths, and the performance of allyship play out on social media—and in real life. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 97
2025-06-2538 minReply YeochinBeauty and the Beast Mode: The Yeochin Effect | Reply Yeochin Ep. 96(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane's now a tennis girlie, while Ellen is working up to the 10-step skincare routine. In this fun episode the yeochins talk about how they've subtly - and not-so-subtly - rubbing off on each other over their years of friendship. Listen in on their warm, hilarious convo about influence, identity, and trying new things in your 40s. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 96
2025-06-1848 minReply YeochinThis Wasn't the Plan (But Maybe This is Better) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 95(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane hop on the Plan A / Plan B social media trend to unpack the unexpected twists that brought them to where they are today. From dream jobs that didn’t pan out to surprise career pivots, they talk about the detours that led to something better than expected. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 95
2025-06-1139 minReply YeochinUrine Trouble: Dorm Life Crosses the Line | Reply Yeochin Ep. 94(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): An NYU student accuses her roommate of relieving herself ON HER while she slept. Ellen and Jane are shook, and they share their own stories from the trenches of communal college living. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 94
2025-06-0446 minReply YeochinIs the Glow-Up Worth the Gamble? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 93(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): From laser facials to full-on face reshaping, Korea’s beauty industry is booming—but with rising demand comes increased risk. Ellen and Jane unpack the cultural pressures, influencer-fueled trends, and the not-so-glamorous side effects of chasing aesthetic perfection. When does enhancement cross the line into danger? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 93
2025-05-2837 minReply YeochinReply, Dongseng | Reply Yeochin Ep. 92(WATCH ON YOUTUBE:) Ellen and Jane catch up with their friend, Sam Hyun, who is perpetually jet-setting for one of his many jobs. He’s well-known on social media as @samueljhyun, speaking out on various justice issues and advocating for the AAPI community, as Director of Government Relations for The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). He’s also an entrepreneur, co-founding 1587 Sneakers, and a lover of fashion. And perhaps most interesting to the Yeochins, he’s a very eligible bachelor, and they pepper him with all their pressing questions. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 92
2025-05-2137 minReply YeochinRaising a Fighter and Surviving it
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 91(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): It’s all fun and games teaching kids to be strong—until their strength is directed at you. Jane and Ellen talk about parenting strong-willed kids and why sometimes the hardest battles happen at home. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 91
2025-05-1446 minReply YeochinBully-Proofing Our Kids (And Ourselves) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 90(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen discuss how supporting kids through bullying is as much about building resilience in ourselves as it is about building strength in them—and why it’s okay to not have all the answers. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 90
2025-05-0746 minReply YeochinWe’re Not Regular Moms, We’re Emcee Moms | Reply Yeochin Ep. 89(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane laugh about how they somehow became the go-to emcees for school events and how using their voices (literally) is one of the most fulfilling ways they've found to give back. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 89
2025-04-3047 minReply YeochinMoms at the Mic | Reply Yeochin Ep. 88(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): In this reflective episode, Ellen and Jane talk about why Ellen’s recent comedy show—crafted specifically for moms—was her most meaningful yet. Slower tempo, louder laughs, and a reminder that moms need spaces to laugh, breathe, and feel seen. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 88
2025-04-2341 minReply YeochinCrying in the Limelight | Reply Yeochin Ep. 87(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane react to Kim Soo-Hyun’s tearful press conference and ask: what do we really expect from public apologies? They also revisit the phenomenon of impassioned defense from loyal fans, and why the delusion of perfect celebrities will likely continue. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 87
2025-04-1652 minReply YeochinNice Things Are for People Without Kids (or Dogs) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 86(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ever look at an influencer’s spotless home and think, that could never be me? Same. Ellen and Jane break down the fantasy vs. reality of keeping a tidy house when you’re constantly cleaning up after tiny tornadoes. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 86
2025-04-0939 minReply YeochinSurviving Solo: Sick Partners, Traveling Spouses, and Mischievous Pups | Reply Yeochin Ep. 84(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): When the partner is down (or out of town), the chaos ramps up! Jane and Ellen share the hilarious and oh-so-real struggles of solo parenting—juggling kids, dogs, and everything in between. Grab a glass of wine (or two) and commiserate with your yeochins! | Reply Yeochin Ep. 83
2025-03-2648 minReply YeochinFallout from Another Star
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 83(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins unpack the latest IRL drama surrounding Korean actor Kim Soo-Hyun in the wake of Kim Sae-Ron's death. From revelations about their alleged relationship when she was a minor to Kim Soo-Hyun’s and his agency’s denials, Ellen and Jane discuss it all and explore why people struggle to separate actors from the roles they play. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 83
2025-03-1944 minReply YeochinOops...My Bad: Little Wife Lies | Reply Yeochin Ep. 81(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane confess the little white lies they’ve told their husbands - over mysteriously appearing car scratches or new purchases - and the art of selective honesty. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 81
2025-03-0543 minReply YeochinSquid Game Season 2 Review: Why We’re Still Hooked | Reply Yeochin Ep. 78(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The stakes are higher, the betrayals run deeper, and the games are deadlier—Ellen and Jane analyze Squid Game Season 2, dissecting character growth,shocking turns, and whether the sequel surpassesthe original. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 78
2025-02-1248 minReply YeochinForty and Fraught | Reply Yeochin Ep. 77(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen helps Jane ring in her 40th birthday with laughter and reflection. As they toast to new chapters, the Yeochins unpack fears and uncertainties about the political landscape under the new administration. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 77
2025-02-0549 minReply YeochinHe Said, She Said: Lively vs. Baldoni
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 76(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins can’t seem to escape the escalating drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni following the release of their movie, “It Ends with Us.” Ellen and Jane talk about the public discourse over the alleged smear campaign, the lawsuits and counter suits, and wonder whether we’re just being manipulated by warring PR campaigns. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 76
2025-01-2953 minReply YeochinLoosen the Reins, Tighten the Belt
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 75(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins reunite after the holidays and contemplate how they want to enter 2025 - Ellen is striving for more discipline, while Jane wants more freedom. This playful New Year’s episode dives into their opposing approaches to self-improvement and their deeper desires for growth and balance. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 75
2025-01-2256 minReply YeochinThe TikTok Takedown: What's Next? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 74(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane unpack the looming TikTok ban, its implications for digital content creators, and what it says about the evolving dynamics between tech and government. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 74
2025-01-1543 minReply YeochinSitting in the Dark Together | Reply Yeochin Ep. 73(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Following the late November “bomb cyclone,” Ellen and her neighbors endured days without power, while Jane learned of a friend going through a difficult loss. The yeochins explore the profound impact of sitting with someone in their pain, and the deep connection that simply holding space can create. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 73
2025-01-0849 minReply YeochinNot My Kid, Not My Problem? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 72(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane tiptoe through the minefield of disciplining other people's kids. Should you step in or step away? They share cringy stories, debate boundaries, and wonder: is it ever really your place? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 72
2025-01-0251 minReply YeochinHappy Holidaze
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 71(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane unpack the headaches and joys of the Christmas season - staving off the holiday pounds, hosting dinner parties, juggling the ENTIRE mental load, and reflecting on what we can do better in the new year. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 71
2024-12-2654 minReply YeochinTherapy Reset | Reply Yeochin Ep. 67(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): After a stressful season, Jane tells Ellen about how restarting couples counseling has restored her energy to face everyday challenges in marriage and motherhood. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 67
2024-11-2748 minReply YeochinEldest Daughter Syndrome | Reply Yeochin Ep. 66(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): If you suffer from an intense feeling of responsibility, being an overachiever, and struggle with people-pleasing behaviors, you might have EDS, or Eldest Daughter Syndrome. Ellen and Jane - both eldest daughters - break it down in this very non-scientific discussion. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 66
2024-11-2052 minReply YeochinPost-Election Blues | Reply Yeochin Ep. 65(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane have an honest conversation processing a multitude of feelings of disappointment and disillusionment after last week’s election and offer insight on how to move forward. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 65
2024-11-1348 minReply YeochinThe Illusion of More | Reply Yeochin Ep. 64(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane discuss social media culture in the influencer era, diving into the myth that more - engagement, monetization, etc. - always equals more value. They examine how choosing quality over quantity, both online and offline, can bring greater satisfaction and peace. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 64
2024-11-0640 minReply YeochinHappy Enough | Reply Yeochin Ep. 63(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane contemplate whether contentment might be the ultimate form of happiness in a world where expectations can feel unattainable. How can we find joy amid the complexities of modern motherhood and lingering regret, and redefine success? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 63
2024-10-3054 minReply YeochinBursting the Bubble Tea | Reply Yeochin Ep. 61(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane talk about THAT viral clip of Canadian entrepreneurs pitching their bubble tea brand to a panel of “Dragon” investors. The social media backlash that followed prompted Bobba’s founders to issue a formal apology this week. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 61
2024-10-1642 minReply YeochinFall Frenzy | Reply Yeochin Ep. 60(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane muse about the annual whirlwind of fall activities as they juggle schedules, prepare for the holidays, and find moments of peace amidst the chaos. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 60
2024-10-0942 minReply YeochinRedefining Reproductive Wellness: A Discussion with Dr. Karen Tang | Reply Yeochin Ep. 58(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane are joined by gynecologist, social media star, and fierce reproductive health advocate Dr. Karen Tang (@KarenTangMD). Her new book “It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told)” is quickly becoming an essential guide for those seeking accessible information on the some of the most common conditions and treatment options. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 58
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2024-09-2557 minReply YeochinChasing Skinny | Reply Yeochin Ep. 57(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane dive into the Ozempic craze and its popularity especially among postpartum and perimenopausal women. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 57
2024-09-1832 minReply YeochinLife Lately: Ellen and Jane’s Summer Recap | Reply Yeochin Ep. 56(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): The Yeochins reunite after their summer break, sharing personal highs, lows, and the evolving dynamics of their friendship over the past year.
2024-09-1149 minReply YeochinFaux Pas or Racist? | Reply Yeochin Ep. 55(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Sometime kids - or parents - say the darndest things, don’t they? Ellen and Jane weigh in on a listener’s question about her mom’s joke she fears didn’t quite land with her friends.
2024-09-0445 minReply YeochinYou Are Enough | Reply Yeochin Ep. 54(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane respond to a podcast listener who candidly shares her struggle to find acceptance from her Korean family after coming out as a trans woman.
2024-08-2838 minReply YeochinMillennial Moms, Digital Dilemmas
| Reply Yeochin Ep. 53(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane discuss the challenges of managing kids’ summertime screen time and the dilemma of when to introduce phones and how to enforce digital boundaries.
2024-08-2139 minReply YeochinReframing “Imposter Syndrome” with Dr. Nellie Tran | Reply Yeochin Ep. 52(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Dr. Nellie Tran, Professor of Counseling & School Psychology at San Diego State University, joins Ellen and Jane in this episode as they talk about their individual and shared experiences as Asian American women. Dr. Nellie talks about her academic journey and research on microaggressions and offers a way to reframe “imposter syndrome” into a more empowering approach.
Dr. Nellie has a proposal to be a speaker at SXSW 2025. You can watch and vote for her proposal HERE until Sunday, Aug. 18.
2024-08-1452 minReply YeochinFlex Culture | Reply Yeochin Ep. 51(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane delve into the fascinating competitive nature of status signaling in Korea, from flexing luxury goods to lavish wedding celebrations.
2024-08-0745 minReply YeochinForties and Thriving: A Mid-Life Health Check | Reply Yeochin Ep. 50(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): In this episode recorded a few months ago, Ellen and Jane air grievances of new ailments they’re experiencing in their mid-life, while embracing the wisdom and expanded perspectives as silver linings. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 50
2024-07-2549 minReply YeochinVoices from Pioneer Square (Featuring Sara Upshaw of OHSUN Banchan) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 47(WATCH ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen have a candid conversation with their friend Sara Upshaw, owner of OHSUN Banchan Deli and Cafe about the difficulties Pioneer Square business owners are facing amid ongoing construction this summer. Sara shares her frustrations with the lack of support and clear communications from local leaders and her determination to advocate for fellow business owners in the community. | Reply Yeochin Ep. 47
You can support OHSUN and fellow Pioneer Square businesses by contacting Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and City Council. Ask them what specific actions they are taking to ensure...
2024-07-0336 minReply YeochinTaming the Tiger (Mom) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 46(WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): Ellen and Jane share anecdotes about moving away from high-pressure parenting and learning to take a more open approach that sometimes means lowering the bar for their kids.
2024-06-2646 minReply YeochinSense and Sensibility | Reply Yeochin Ep. 44(WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): Jane and Ellen get along so well in part because of how differently they approach everything. Listen in on Jane’s pragmatic vs. Ellen’s instinctive takes on life lately, from friendships to product partnerships.
2024-06-1237 minReply YeochinChaperones Wanted | Reply Yeochin Ep. 43(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): Ellen surprises Jane by agreeing to chaperone her son’s upcoming field trip. The yeochins ponder whether this increased involvement in their kids' lives - often at the request of their kids - marks a shift in parenting dynamics.
2024-06-0538 minReply YeochinTo Sleepover or Not | Reply Yeochin Ep. 42(WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE:) Ellen and Jane weigh in on a classic parenting question - are sleepovers a hallmark of childhood every kid should experience or do they leave kids vulnerable to unnecessary danger?
2024-05-2937 minReply YeochinWhen Friendships End | Reply Yeochin Ep. 41(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE): In this listener requested episode, Ellen and Jane take on the delicate subject of the friendship breakup
2024-05-2259 minReply YeochinEllen in Asia (Part 2) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 40(WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE): Ellen tells Jane why her recent trip to Korea felt so redemptive, from the food to the people and the spontaneous experiences.
2024-05-1532 minReply YeochinEllen in Asia (Part 1) | Reply Yeochin Ep. 39(Watch this Episode on YouTube)
Ellen and Jane reunite after a month-long hiatus during the Yeochin’s various travels. Listen in on their spirited catch-up session as Ellen dishes on her recent visit to Vietnam and Korea.
2024-05-0853 minReply YeochinNurturing Sibling Bonds | Reply Yeochin Ep. 38Ellen and Jane talk about navigating parenting challenges when it comes to finding the balance between allowing siblings their independence while nurturing their bond.
2024-05-0144 minReply YeochinThe Volunteer Dilemma: Untold Stories of the PTA | Reply Yeochin Ep. 37Jane and Ellen talk about the challenges faced by PTAs (and the moms who run them) in stretching every dollar while weighing the very real impact on students. And sometimes the good intentions of many turn into drama no one needs.
2024-04-2440 minReply YeochinEpisode 36: Burnt Toast Theory and Colonoscopies | Reply YeochinEllen shares her first colonoscopy experience and the Yeochins talk about reframing daily frustrations and looking at them instead through a lens of gratitude.
2024-04-1735 minReply YeochinEpisode 35: AITA For Hiding I'm Bilingual? | Reply YeochinWhen is it a good time to let people know that you can speak their language? Are you the bad guy if you want to listen in and get the tea before revealing you're bilingual? Ellen and Jane have been there and done that, so listen in and follow their lead so Billie Eillish won’t be signing about you!
2024-04-1040 minReply YeochinEpisode 34: When TikTok Stars Ghost Responsibility.Ellen and Jane explore the implications of popular social media figures speaking out or staying silent - and in some cases full on disappearing - during global crises such as the current devastation in Gaza.
2024-04-0339 minReply YeochinEpisode 33: When Rumors ReignWhat happens when public figures are forced to reveal private matters in a swirl of PR crises and wild conspiracy theories? Ellen and Jane react to the recent revelation of Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis as well as a K-drama love triangle that awkwardly unfolded on Instagram. Whether your tea of choice is English Breakfast or boricha, make yourself a cuppa and join us.
2024-03-2741 minReply YeochinEpisode 32:
It’s Giving Dystopian NovelEllen and Jane dissect Congress' latest move to ban TikTok unless ByteDance sells the platform. As creators whose friendship began on TikTok, the Yeochins delve into the parallels with historical censorship, banned books, and the implications for free speech in the digital age.
2024-03-2042 minReply YeochinEpisode 31: Mother Tongue-TiedKorean Americans are not a monolith, and neither is the Korean American experience, as Jane and Ellen continually learn. And when it comes specifically to the topic of speaking Korean or teaching your kids Korean [or insert any native language here], the Yeochins say there’s no right or wrong way. Listen ahead and enter the judgment-free zone!
2024-03-1336 minReply YeochinEpisode 30: Smoke and MirrorsIn this episode Ellen is giving bombastic side eye to those whose reality is a far cry from what they portray online. But why does any revelation of disparity between social media and real-life experiences still catch us off guard in 2024? Ellen and Jane try to arrive at a more nuanced understanding of social media’s impact on our lives.
2024-03-0651 minReply YeochinEpisode 29: Bleach, Please: The Bad Hair EpisodeCall it a rite of passage or universal experience - Ellen and Jane share their hair horror stories and pledge solemn solidarity with anyone who’s ever had a disastrous trip to the hair salon.
2024-02-2842 minReply YeochinEpisode 28: The Blake History EpisodeIn honor of Black History Month, Ellen and Jane are thrilled to get the man behind the podcast magic, Blake Burton, in front of the mic. As the founder of Nast Studio and host of Nast Podcast, Blake talks about the highlights and challenges of being a Black, Gen Z entrepreneur in digital media in Seattle, and the Yeochins are here to hype him up as he aspires to become a leading voice in this space.
2024-02-2151 minReply YeochinEpisode 26: What Are You Afraid OfFrom planes that fall apart to swimming in a vast ocean, Ellen and Jane talk about some of their biggest fears and phobias, some that motherhood diminished and others that only grew over the years.
2024-02-0736 minReply YeochinEpisode 25: Revenge of the Nerd Feat. Guest Kimi RutledgeWe love when good things happen to good people, and in this episode, Ellen and Jane host their first in-studio guest, Kimi Rutledge of the Netflix action series Obliterated. Kimi talks about growing up Japanese American in the PNW, and shedding insecurities as she pursues her acting dreams.
2024-01-3137 minReply YeochinEpisode 24: The Only Out?In this episode Ellen and Jane consider some of the darker parts of Korean entertainment culture in response to the recent death of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun Kyun. Are Korean celebrities also public servants? Is there room for redemption when they fall short of their public image, in Lee’s case, a representative of Korea’s global influence in entertainment?
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2024-01-2440 minReply YeochinEpisode 23:
DisappointMENtsKoreans know that hell hath no fury like netizens fooled. Ellen and Jane talk about what happens when an overnight social media celebrity has an overnight fall from grace following heinous allegations of sexual assault, and why we feel such collective surprise when someone’s curated image shatters. Content warning: mentions of sexual abuse and rape.
2024-01-1729 minReply YeochinEpisode 22: New Year, Be YouEllen and Jane talk about what they're leaving behind in 2023 and what they're embracing for 2024, from parenting to self-care. And they discover that perhaps becoming a better version of yourself means simply to be...YOU.
2024-01-1050 minReply YeochinEpisode 21: The Laws of In-Law Dynamics
In this listener-requested episode, Jane and Ellen are delving into the delicate topic of in-law dynamics, which seem infinitely more complicated when there are cultural and intergeneraional expectations at play. Just as we don't choose our family, we don't choose our in-laws, so is there a secret sauce to a healthy relationship?
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2024-01-0351 minReply YeochinEpisode 20: Ajumma's ParadiseSingles Inferno is back hotter than ever and keeping the winter blues at bay. Ellen and Jane break down their first impressions of the men, women, and the spicy plot twist!
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2023-12-2751 minReply YeochinEpisode 19: The Art of Reality (TV)Jane and Ellen react to the finale of Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge. They share theories on how the winner prevailed (was the game rigged?) and hwat the commodification of reality says about us. And, they suggest, it's always good to enjoy the reality TV with a grain (or ounce) of salt.
2023-12-2038 minReply YeochinEpisode 18: When Life Imitates ArtFrom the real-life theatrics of the infamous Hoodie-Tok drama to the seemingly manufactured drama of Squid Game: The Challenge, Ellen and Jane talk about the latest happenings on the Internet. Their conversation swings from silly to contemplative, as usual.
2023-12-1355 minReply YeochinEpisode 17: (LIVE SPECIAL) Pepero Day and Love Before DivorceEllen and Jane celebrate friendship and community in their first ever live recording on Nov. 11, where they hosted a standing room only audience at Ohsun Banchan in Pioneer Square. Joining them is special guest, Port of Seattle commissioner Sam Cho, one of the city's most eligible bachelors.
2023-12-0648 minReply YeochinEpisode 16: Ajumma JoyWhen do the things we enjoy go from being purely fun to feeling like work? Ellen and Jane dish about traveling to Korea, brand deals, and the ironic push we feel to do more in an era where we're trying to do less.
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2023-11-3042 minReply YeochinEpisode 15: On GratitudeAre you the mom who brings homemade kimbap to a school function or the mom who forgets it's Thanksgiving break? In this episode, Ellen and Jane talk about how different they are and the difficulty for moms to have it all.
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2023-11-2240 minReply YeochinEpisode 14: K-Drama FlashbacksEllen and Jane were avid viewers of Korean dramas even before their global rise. In this episode, the Yeochins talk about their earliest memories of swooning over K-drama actors as they bemoan today's western influence on Korean media.
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2023-11-1525 minReply YeochinEpisode 13: Summer RewindGot the post daylight savings blues? Rewind to warmer days in this summertime episode where Ellen and Jane talk tennis and wine camp, the relinquishing of a kimchi empire, and futile attempts to keep up with the Joneses.
2023-11-0827 minReply YeochinEpisode 12: Womanhood Does Us DirtyFrom the mysterious mustache, to the intense itchiness, Ellen and Jane share some of the most annoying curveballs they've encountered as moms and women. A warning label about these things before they happen would be nice, wouldn't it?
2023-11-0120 minReply YeochinEpisode 10: Love After Divorce PredictionsThe final episode of Love After Divorce premiers this Sunday so Jane and Ellen are making their predictions! Who do they think are staying together and who's going to get left at the altar? Is there an altar? Time to place your bets with the yeochins!
2023-10-1838 minReply YeochinEpisode 9: Be YouIn this special episode Ellen unveils her first children’s book. Be You was inspired by Ellen’s own sons and written for kids everywhere. And Jane suggests it’s also a healing message for our inner child.
2023-10-1136 minReply YeochinEpisode 8: Crash Course in DisciplineIn this reply to listener episode, Ellen and Jane get real about how the traditional ways they were raised clash with the values they hold today. And while raising kids with gentle parenting definitely has it's rewards, it can also be so 답답해 dabdabhae as the Koreans say!
2023-10-0427 minReply YeochinEpisode 7: Love After Divorce or Love in Delusion?By listener request Ellen and Jane share unfiltered opinions about their latest guilty pleasure, Love After Divorce, the Netflix reality dating show featuring Korean divorced singles. The red flags, green flags, their icks and their picks - it’s all ahead.
2023-09-2841 minReply YeochinEpisode 6: Chuseok SpecialEllen and Jane chat about how they grew up celebrating Chuseok, Korea’s mid-autumn festival. It always involved lots of good food and lots of family time. So this Chuseok, we want to say thank you to our Reply Yeochin family for all the love!
2023-09-2712 minReply YeochinEpisode 5: What Type of Mom are You?The Helicopter, the Tiger, the Intentional - Ellen and Jane do some mom introspection to determine which modern mom label best describes them. But at the end of the day, are we really meant to fit into these boxes?
2023-09-2028 minReply YeochinEpisode 4: Where's the Lie?Ellen and Jane talk social media - the viral products they’ve purchased, dream collabs, and those ubiquitous TikTok “filters” that sometimes know us better than we know ourselves…or do they?
2023-09-1341 minReply YeochinEpisode 3: Let's Call it Evolving, not AgingEllen and Jane discuss their takes on evolving skincare routines, changing bodies, and accepting getting older.
2023-09-0623 minReply YeochinEpisode 2: The Korean American-ness of it AllEllen and Jane dig deep into the layers of their Korean American identities and the blurred lines of parasocial relationships
2023-08-3028 minReply YeochinEpisode 1 - Meet the Girlfriends AKA YeochinsEllen Acuario and Jane Park, two Korean Yeochins, discuss why they made this podcast!
2023-08-2352 min
Kimchi Slaps by Your Funny UnniKimchi Slaps By Your Funny Unni Episode 18Your funny unni attempted to do this recording ASMR style on TikTok Live. Pretty sure it didn't meet the criteria. This chapter also happened to be about ROMANCE and Ellen had to seggusally only a million times lol
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