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Chasing DramasIn the Know - 1H25 CDrama Performance RecapKaren and Cathy list the most viewed Cdramas both on streaming platforms and on TV as well as the dramas that breached coveted popularity thresholds across key streaming platforms. 2025-07-1123 min
Aging Gratefully with Cathy Dawes ScroggsAging Gratefully EP 22 with Karen & Susie - Cathy's SistersThis episode features three sisters, including yours truly, who reflect on the different ways we've each dealt with retirement. Karen Cray Seaberg continues to serve on the family-founded MGP's board and is active with the Amelia Earhart Festival and Hangar Museum in our hometown, Atchison, Kansas. Middle sister Susie retired in her 50s after owning a dance studio in North Dakota for many years. And yes, the baby sister Cathy, you already know a lot about if you listen to this podcast, but you'll learn some new insights into her past. 2025-06-201h 01Aging Gratefully with Cathy Dawes ScroggsAging Gratefully EP 19 with Karen & Gordon Hibbard"Just because you're retired doesn't mean you don't have a purpose" and "Find what you enjoy" are just some words of advice from Karen and Gordon Hibbard. The two recently retired from Dale Carnegie ownership--after Karen's many years with the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Gordon's busy years with Dale Carnegie, 4-H and Kansas Farm Bureau. 2025-05-3050 minChasing DramasApr 2025 Chinese Drama Update - The Glory 雁回时, A Moment But Forever 念无双, Ski into Love 嘘，国王在冬眠, Breaking the Shadows 乌云之上 and more!Karen and Cathy discuss the latest dramas that have aired in March and April! Ski into Love 嘘，国王在冬眠 starring Esther Yu Shu Xin and Li Yin was a disappointment ratings wise despite all of the promotions. The Glory 雁回时 starring Chen Du Ling and Xing Yun Lai was a surprise hit for Tencent due to the strength of the plot, not the acting from the leads. A Moment But Forever 念无双 starring Tiffany Tang Yan and Liu Xu Yi marks Tang Yan’s return to fantasy dramas after many years. Sun Li of Empresses in the Palace fame returns to the small screen after 4 years with Br...2025-04-0419 minChasing DramasIn the Know - Descent of a fallen idolIn light of all the recent arrests and scandals, Karen and Cathy take a step back to discuss the public images and personas that Chinese celebrities carefully curate and the different levels of how those images crack or destroyed. Some celebrities simply have a smear on their image, others are soft blacklisted or no longer marketable, or to the most extreme, blacklisted or even imprisoned. Listen to our latest podcast episode as we discuss the different public personas and how many have come crashing down.2025-03-2123 min
The All Star Networking ShowKaren Olson On The Power Of PerseveranceCathy Paper is joined today by a pillar of community service and a testament to the power of a strong network: Karen Olson. Karen is an author and the Founder of Family Promise, a national nonprofit helping homeless and low-income families. A former marketing executive, Karen was struck by a chance encounter that changed her life forever. On this edition of the All-Star Networking Show Karen and Cathy discuss finding purpose by helping struggling people and building a network that supports your mission.To read more about Karen's life story and her work helping others...2025-03-1929 minChasing DramasMar 2025 Chinese Drama Update - The First Frost 难哄, Filter 滤镜, Si Jin 似锦, Northward 北上 and more!Karen and Cathy discuss the latest dramas that have aired in Feb and early March! The First Frost 难哄 starring Bai Jing Ting and Zhang Ruo Nan was one of the most highly anticipated romance dramas. Filter 滤镜 starring Tan Jian Ci and Li Lan Di has been a surprise critical darling. Zhang Ling He rounds out the trio of romance dramas with The Best Thing 爱你 with co-star Xu Ruo Han. Jin Tian pairs up with Zhang Wan Yi for another historical romance revenge drama in Si Jin 似锦. Bai Lu scores a win with a CCTV network airing drama in Northward 北上. Listen to our latest...2025-03-0822 minChasing DramasIn The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: 2024 Drama RecapAs 2024 winds down, Karen and Cathy share the most viewed dramas and most popular dramas, winners, and losers of the second half of the year. Then we discuss the top dramas of 2024, some interesting trends, and finally our top dramas of the year! Listen to hear the stats and our thoughts on the Chinese dramas of 2024.2024-12-1931 minChasing DramasOct 2024 Chinese Drama Update - She and Her Girls, Love in Nirvana, Love in the Desert, Snowy Night: Timeless Love, The Rise of NingIt's October and we have a new slate of dramas! My favorite drama this year is She and Her Girls. This recounts story of teacher Zhang Gui Mei and her establishment of the first free all girl high school in China. It's definitely a winner. Meanwhile, Ren Jia Lun just keeps having duds with Love In Nirvana alongside Li Lan Di. Uyghur beauty Ha Ni Ke Zi looks right at home in Love in the Desert with the handsome Fang Yi Lun but the plot is rather lacking. Karen's most excited about upcoming Wu Xia drama Snowy Night: Timeless...2024-10-0424 minChasing DramasIn the Know - 2024 Summer RecapSummer is officially over and it was a rather muted one in the Chinese entertainment industry. There wasn't one breakout star of the summer. The Double, starring Wu Jin Yan and Wang Xing Yue, performed the best but the two leads fizzled out in the summer. Lost You Forever Season 2 was the biggest disappointment this summer with its poor plot, lack of CPs, and poor characterizations. Karen and Cathy discuss their thoughts of the performance of the dramas and the stars this summer!2024-09-1333 minChasing DramasIntro to the Drama - Joy of Life! 庆余年Our next drama to discuss is the wildly popular Joy of Life 庆余年! Starring Zhang Ruo Yun, Li Qin, Chen Dao Ming and a star-studded cast, the drama follows the story of Fan Xian, who is reincarnated into another world as a baby, as he grows up and is thrust into the machinations of the Qing Empire. For this intro, we discuss the plot, the actors, and our own Joy of Life connection as Cathy travels around in China! Listen and get ready for Joy of Life Season 1.2024-06-1125 minChasing DramasMay 2024 Chinese Drama Updates - JOY OF LIFE SEASON 2, In the Name of the Brother, Will Love in Spring and To The WonderThe BIGGEST drama of the year to air, in our opinion, is the HIGHLY anticipated season 2 of Joy of Life or Qing Yu Nian. It is slated to air on May 16 with most of the cast returning from season 1 and a number of new characters joining the cast. Outside of that, In the Name of the Brother featuring Yang Mi has not gone over well with audiences despite her heavy marketing of her improvement in acting. Meanwhile Cathy enjoyed the modern love story of Will Love in Spring. An interesting short series To The Wonder is also piquing our...2024-05-1324 minChasing DramasIn the know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Ride the Wind 2024 - Pt2Karen and Cathy introduce the other 18 ladies competing in Season 5 of Ride the Wind/Sisters Who Make Waves for 2024. 2024-05-0328 min
Academic Writing AmplifiedGetting Stats Help At Any Career Stage with Karen Grace-MartinIn today's episode, I introduce special guest Karen Grace-Martin, the owner of The Analysis Factor, a statistical support business. Karen's company is a resource every academic should lean on. Regardless of your field, The Analysis Factor will help with quantitative data analysis. Every researcher needs statistical support, and utilizing statistical support resources will improve and expedite your writing and publications. As an academic, seeking statistical support is beneficial and crucial for a successful career. The field of statistics is ever-evolving, and so is research. Just like business development is essential for writing, statistical support is a vital c...2024-04-3028 minChasing DramasIn The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Who's Considered on 85, 90, 95 Flower listsNow that we know what "hua" or "hua dan" means for Chinese actresses, who are discussed on the various lists of flowers? Karen goes over some actresses most generally discussed as part of the 85 flowers, the 90 flowers and 95 flowers for Chinese actresses. 2024-04-1924 minChasing DramasApril 2024 Chinese Drama Update: Blossoms In Adversity, Paladin Legend, Best Choice EverKaren and Cathy are here with the latest Chinese dramas in April! We have Blossoms in Adversity starring Hu Yi Tian and Zhang Jing Yi. There's Best Choice Ever with Yang Zi and Xu Kai. We have a remake of the original Chinese Paladin game with Paladin Legend. Zhang Bin Bin stars in this new medical drama Live Surgery Room. A new drama with Li Xian called Shooting Stars will begin airing in the middle of the month. Listen more for our thoughts on these dramas!2024-04-1220 minChasing DramasMarch2024 Chinese Drama Update: White Cat Legend, Everyone Loves Me, Detective Chinatown 2, Pegasus and more!A slew of new dramas began airing in February and March including Eternal Brotherhood, The Hunter, Always on the Move, Judge Dee’s Mystery, White Cat Legend, Pegasus, Detective Chinatown 2, and Everyone Loves Me. Karen and Cathy have begun chasing several of these dramas. Listen to our latest episode to see what we think about them!2024-03-0825 minChasing DramasDrama Review: 三体 Three BodyKaren and Cathy discuss the the critically acclaimed sci-fi drama Three Body or 三体. As one of the first mainstream Science Fiction dramas that aired in China in 2023, it boasts a great source material, strong cast, and heavy investment. We discuss how the drama faired when it first aired and our thoughts about the drama itself. Listen and let us know your experience with Three Body.
This podcast is sponsored by JubaoTV2024-02-2923 minChasing DramasDrama Review - Blossoms Shanghai (繁花)Karen and Cathy share our thoughts about the most recent cultural phenomenon of Blossoms Shanghai (繁花) starring Hu Ge (胡歌), Ma Yi Li (马伊利), Tang Yan (唐嫣), and Xin Zhi Lei (辛芷蕾). The drama was hit as viewers flocked to the screens to see the first TV drama helmed by famed director Wang Kar Wai. He presents a beautiful vision of Shanghai that admittedly took us some time to fully immerse ourselves in. Listen to our thoughts and go watch the show!2024-02-1626 minChasing DramasFebruary 2024 Chinese Drama Update: Chinese Paladin 4 + Sword and Fairy, Love Endures, Admist a Snowstorm Of LoveTranscript now on our website! Chinese Paladin 4 and 6 or The Legend of Sword and Fairy 4 and Sword and Fairy sees Ju Jing Yi and Chen Zhe Yuan vs Esther Yu Shu Xin and Xu Kai fight it out with the same IP. Meanwhile Yang Zi was not able to maintain her presence in TV ratings with her drama Love Endures. Wu Lei and Zhao Jin Mai's new drama Amidst a Snowstorm of Love is highly anticipated while Karen and Cathy are separately watching Fighting for Love and Frozen Surface2024-02-0221 min
Wellegant Woman: Redefining MidlifeBalancing Act: Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others (with Cathy VandenHeuvel)Midlife is a time that is often characterized by caregiving - we may be caring for children, spouses, aging parents, or some combination of all three. In this episode, I interview Cathy VandenHeuvel, a coach for caregivers and host of The Caregiver Cup podcast. Cathy offers essential strategies for maintaining our own well-being while tending to the needs of others. We also discuss the 4 stages of caregiving and the unique challenges faced by women in midlife who find themselves in this role. Cathy shares quick, easy-to-implement self-care wins for hectic days, providing listeners with simple, actionable insights.2024-02-0139 minChasing DramasJanuary 2024 Chinese Drama Update: Blossoms Shanghai, The Last Immortal and more!Welcome to 2024! Karen and Cathy are back to discuss the latest slate of Chinese dramas to kick off the new year. The biggest drama airing is 繁花 Blossoms Shanghai, directed by celebrated director Wang Kar Wai and stars Hu Ge, Ma Yi Li, Tang Yan, and Xing Zhi Lei. Others dramas include Zhang Ruo Yun's The Hope, Zhao Lu Si's The Last Immortal, Liu Hao Cun's Derailment, and Victoria Song's Our Interpreter. Listen to our latest podcast episode to learn more about the dramas that are airing!2024-01-1119 minChasing DramasIn The Know - 2023 Chinese Drama Superlatives RecapRounding out 2023, Karen and Cathy share their favorite Chinese dramas this year via superlatives. They include drama with the best soundtrack, most uplifting dramas, most thought provoking dramas and more! Let us know your favorite Chinese dramas of the year!2023-12-2818 minChasing DramasIn the Know - 2023 Chinese Actress Year End RecapKaren and Cathy discuss the ladies of the Chinese entertainment industry that were the biggest winners, most controversial, up and coming and more!2023-12-2125 minChasing DramasIn The Know - 2023 Chinese Actors Year End RecapCathy and Karen share their thoughts on Chinese drama actors for 2023 including the biggest winners and losers as well the up and commers, the ones in more precarious positions and those that held steady.2023-12-1522 min
The Caregiver Cup PodcastNavigating Midlife and Caregiving with Karen ViestaSend Cathy a text:)Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the emotional and physical upheaval of midlife, especially while juggling the demands of caregiving? Join us as we navigate this challenging terrain with Karen Viesta, a certified health and lifestyle coach and the inspiring voice behind the Wellegant Woman podcast. Karen brings her own enlightening journey of midlife reinvention to the table, offering invaluable insight into the messages our bodies and minds send us during these transformative years. She presents actionable steps for managing the stress of caring for children and aging parents while also prioritizing self-care...2023-12-1236 minChasing DramasIn the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News: Chinese Reality/Variety Show LandscapeKaren shares some high level observations of the current landscape of Chinese variety and reality tv shows. 2023-11-2419 minChasing DramasIn The Know - Divas Hit The Road 花儿与少年 Season 5Top Chinese celebrity/actress Dilireba joins season 5 of Divas Hit The Road or 花儿与少年 alongside Qin Lan, Qin Hai Lu, Xin Zhi Lei, Zhao Zhao Yi, Wang An Yu, and Hu Xian Xu. This variety show from Hunan television has this group of actors/actresses travel through various countries to perform different tasks. While previous seasons had varying levels of drama, this season is mostly funny. Karen and Cathy crack up with our thoughts on the first few episodes of the show!2023-11-1028 min
Living in the Sandwich ZoneWhat A Difference A Year Makes: My Magic Moment with Cathy Heller and Candace Nelson One Year LaterOn October 26, 2022, a year ago almost to the day, I aired an episode entitled “My Magic Moment with Cathy Heller and Candace Nelson”. In it I shared about my entrepreneurial dreams and the fear of financial insecurity that was holding me back from taking that leap. Today, a year later, I’m about to retire from the practice of law and embark on a new adventure!
In this week’s episode, I take a trip down memory lane and see where I was a year ago and how taking those steps back then have been the catalyst...2023-10-2534 minChasing DramasIn the know - Chinese Pop Culture News - The Battle for the Top SpotFor Chinese dramas and movies, having top billing or Yi Fan 一番 is a huge deal for actors or actresses. Well, at least the fans think so. Karen and Cathy discuss what Fan Wei 番位 or billing spots mean in the Chinese drama/movie world and what types of spats happen by fans who try to push for their star to get the top spot. 2023-09-2919 minChasing DramasIn The Know - 2023 Summer Chinese Drama Recap - Winners and LosersWith the summer over, Karen and Cathy share then completely and entirely "objective" thoughts on the winners and losers from this slate of summer dramas. Interestingly, there was no massive hit this summer akin to The Love Between Fairy and Devil last year. Outside of Wei Da Xun, there wasn't any other major breakout star. Yang Zi held her own and brought decent popularity with Lost You Forever Season One but didn't quite capture the same magic. On the flip side, there were quite a few losers, some more serious than others. Take a listen and let us know...2023-09-1420 minChasing DramasSeptember 2023 Chinese Drama Updates - Xiao Zhan, Esther Yu, Zhang Lin He, all lead a slate of new dramasEnding August and starting September, we have a new slate of dramas including The Legend of Zhuo Hua starring Feng Shao Feng and Jing Tian, Love you Seven Times starring Yang Chao Yue and Ding Yu Xi, Wrong Carriage Right Groom starring Tian Xi Wei and Ao Rui Peng, Sunshine By Me starring Xiao Zhan and Bai Bai He, and My Journey To You starring Esther Yu and Zhang Lin He. Listen to our latest podcast as Cathy discusses our thoughts on them!2023-09-0820 minChasing DramasIn The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - Call Me By Fire Season 3A new season of Call Me By Fire is upon us! 32 Brothers compete to form a new boy band! In this In the Know episodes, Karen and Cathy are excited to discuss the brothers, their history in the Chinese speaking entertainment industry, and the ones we are most familiar with! We have Jimmy Lin, Nicholas Teo, Tiger Hu, Cai Guo Qing and so many more! 2023-09-0132 minChasing DramasIn The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - Back to School!In our latest In the Know episode, Karen and Cathy discuss the top 3 Drama and Theater Academies that have shaped the Chinese entertainment industry. Alumni from these schools have since become household names and major stars. Listen to hear about what each school is known for and why so many apply to these elite schools!2023-08-1715 minChasing DramasAugust 2023 Chinese Drama Updates - Dilraba Dilmurat, Gong Jun, Yang Zi, Cheng Yi all lead a slate of new dramasKaren and Cathy discuss 4 new Chinese dramas currently airing in August 2023. Dilraba Dilmurat and Gong Jun headline The Legend of An Le 安乐传. Yang Zi stars in the first season of 长相思 or Lost You Forever with Tan Jian Ci, Zhang Wan Yi, and Deng Wei. Cheng Yi stars in Mysterious Lotus Casebook 莲花楼 with Zeng Shun Xi and Xiao Shun Rao. Finally, the sequel to 2019's 大宋少年志 or Yong Blood is also airing. Listen to our latest podcast to hear our initial thoughts about these dramas!
2023-08-0320 minChasing DramasJuly 2023 Chinese Drama Updates - SO MANY SUMMER DRAMAS - Xiao Zhan, Angelababy, Yang Yang, Allen Ren Jia Lun, Bai Jing Ting, Zhao Lu Si + more all have new dramas outKaren and Cathy discuss 8, yes 8, Chinese dramas currently airing in July. Xiao Zhan brings The Longest Promise or 玉骨遥. Angelababy has 2 dramas out: Twilight or 暮色心约 with Ren Jia Lun and 尘缘 Divine Destiny with Ma Tian Yu. Yang Yang stars in 我的人间烟火 or Fireworks of My Heart with his rumored real life girlfriend Wang Chu Ran. There's also Destined 长风渡 with rumored real life couple Bai Jing Ting and Song Yi, Hidden Love or 偷偷藏不住 with Zhao Lu Si, Snow Eagle Lord or 雪鹰领主 with Gu Li Na Zha and Xu Kai and 闪耀的她 or Stand or fall with Qin Lan and Wang Yang.
2023-07-0626 minChasing DramasThe Longest Day In Chang'An - Ep 1 pt 1: Welcome to Chang'AnKaren and Cathy discuss the first 20 min of episode one of The Longest Day In Chang'An. They introduce the layout of the city and how "fangs" work as well as the curfew system during the Tang dynasty. They provide an overview of how time was announced then and then introduce the main characters of Zhang Xiao Jing and Li Bi. Zhang Xiao Jing is an inmate on death row selected by Li Bi to track down a member of the Wolf Squad who escaped capture that may be intent on causing harm in Chang An.2023-06-2636 minChasing DramasChinese Drama Reviews: Xiao Zhan's The Youth Memories 梦中那片海 and DiliReba's Prosecution Elite 公诉The Chinese entertainment industry's biggest stars had dramas air in June. Xiao Zhan had success with The Youth Memories 梦中那片海 and Dilireba educated us on cybercrimes with Prosecution Elite. Karen and Cathy provide their thoughts on the drama and some ratings commentary for how these dramas performed in their initial airing periods.2023-06-2224 minChasing DramasTill The End of the Moon (2023) 长月烬明 Chinese Drama ReviewKaren and Cathy discuss their thoughts on the recently aired and popular Chinese fantasy drama Till the End of the Moon 长月烬明 featuring Luo Yun Xi 罗云熙, Bai Lu 白鹿, Chen Du Ling 陈都灵 and Deng Wei 邓为。2023-05-2639 min
Your Jewish Life Your Way with Karen CinnamonManifesting Your Jewish Life, Your Way with Cathy HellerKaren sits down with Cathy Heller, a business coach and podcaster who specializes in helping women create wealth and next level happiness, for an inspirational discussion all about making the Jewish life of your dreams a reality. Cathy opens up about her own spiritual journey from secular to observant, and how she found the courage to live her own spiritual truth someplace in between. You’ll find out:- How Judaism has shaped Cathy’s entrepreneurial journey - What it was like going on the first-ever Birthright trip - How...2023-05-161h 02Chasing DramasIntro to the Ming Dynasty Chinese Movie: Piercing Heart Sword (刿心剑）Karen and Cathy provide an plot overview of the movie, Piercing Heart Sword 刿心剑, and explore the historical setting during the Ming dynasty as well as the powerful Embroidered Uniform Guard or Jin Yi Wei, the organization that the main characters are a part of.2023-05-0524 minChasing DramasChinese Drama Update - Till the End of the Moon Mid-Airing Pulse: When Expectations Are Too HighThere's still 2 weeks left before Till the End of the Moon wraps up airing but there has been plenty of controversy both about the drama and about the cast. Karen and Cathy share what's been the latest commentary about the drama and also their viewing experiences which has been negatively impacted by the generally negative commentary mainly due to the extremely high expectations set for this drama.2023-04-2815 minChasing DramasIn the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - What Type of Chinese Drama fan are you?Given the popularity of Till the End of the Moon and the various fans it has drawn, Karen and Cathy give a brief run down of the different types of cdrama fans there are in the Chinese language! Let us know what type of fan you are or who you are a fan of!2023-04-1320 minChasing DramasIn the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - Popular Chinese Social Media AppsKaren and Cathy discuss the Chinese social media landscape including apps such as Weibo, Xiao Hong Shu, Dou Yin and others that help keep them up to date on the latest Chinese entertainment news and stay in the know on Chinese pop culture.2023-03-2322 minChasing DramasIn the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - Oscar Wins and App StatisticsIn our latest In the Know podcast episode, Cathy congratulates Michelle Yeoh on her well deserved Oscar win. Fan Bing Bing also turned heads on the Oscar red carpet! Then we discuss the Top 20 apps in China to provide some context for the social media landscape in the country.2023-03-1722 minChasing DramasIn the Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - Fashion Week Looks and Raised EyebrowsChinese celebrities hit up Milan and Paris fashion week with Xiao Zhan gaining plenty of praise for his looks and marketability at various shows. Karen and Cathy discuss their favorite celebrity looks and those with fashion faux pas. Elsewhere, many eyebrows were raised after high quality behind the scenes video of Zhao Lu Si and Wu Lei's interaction on horseback during the filming of Love Like the Galaxy. Zhao Lu Si was heard cussing up a storm at Wu Lei and hitting him repeatedly after she was startled during filming. 2023-03-0920 min
It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease and Medical Challenges Podcast#7 Prenatal and Cancer Genetic Testing with Karen Grinzaid
JScreen Genetic Counselor Karen Grinzaid explains the options for genetic testing for cancer risk and the chance to have a biological child with a genetic condition.
Karen A. Grinzaid is an Assistant Professor of Human Genetics and the Executive Director of JScreen, a national online genetic disease screening program based out of Emory University School of Medicine. She has extensive experience in prenatal, pediatric and adult genetic counseling and testing, as well as clinical care and clinical research. Karen is proud of JScreen’s success in helping couples across the United States have he...2023-03-0626 minChasing DramasMarch 2023 Chinese Drama Updates - The Starry Love and The Journey of Chong Zi currently airing and Justice In The Dark with a Surprise AppearanceFantasy dramas The Starry Love and The Journey of Chong Zi are currently battling it out for viewership and ratings. Meanwhile Justice in the Dark drops 8 episodes and then goes silent. This raises questions as to whether or not similar themed dramas with primarily male centric leads and homosexual undertones will make a resurgence in the Chinese dramas. Karen and Cathy discuss a few other additional Chinese dramas to have on your radar for March 20232023-03-0320 minChasing DramasChinese Drama: Under the Microscope - 显微镜下的大明之丝绢案 (2023) ReviewKaren and Cathy provide their review of the 14 episode Ming Dynasty era drama ,Under the Microscope - 显微镜下的大明之丝绢案 starring Zhang Ruo Yun, Qi Wei, Wang Yang and Fei Qi Ming. A fun and beautifully shot drama with superb acting, it does suffer from some pacing issues but is overall an entertaining watch. 2023-02-2324 minChasing DramasIn The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - 2023 Spring Gala and Box Office DramaIt's the Year of the Rabbit! Karen and Cathy discuss the highlights or lack thereof from this year's Spring Gala Performance. We also breakdown the fierce competition happening right now at the box office as film studios try to capture audience's attentions with offerings from legendary directors, respected actors, and pop idols.2023-01-2730 minChasing DramasChinese Drama: Song of the Moon 月歌行 ReviewKaren provides her review of 月歌行 or Song of the Moon featuring Xu Lu and Zhang Bin Bin. It's a mediocre fantasy drama that has a poor story but stunning visuals. 2023-01-1917 minChasing DramasWeaving a Tale of Love 风起霓裳： Intro to the DramaThis is an intro to the drama episode for the Tang Dynasty drama Weaving A Tale of Love 风起霓裳 starring Gulinazha and Timmy Xu. The drama follows the journey between Kudi Liu Li and Pei Xing Jian as the two navigate the palace machinations of Emperor Li Zhi's court. Cathy and Karen introduce the cast and characters, discuss the historical setting for the drama and some key historical counterparts. This won’t be a review of the drama, but rather an introduction to the history portrayed in the drama.
This podcast is sponsored by Jubao TV. This drama is availab...2023-01-1338 minChasing Dramas2022 Chasing Dramas Year in ReviewKaren and Cathy round out the year with our top favorite Chinese dramas for the year, the biggest breakout stars, favorite chinese books and more! 2022-12-2927 minChasing DramasDr. Tang 关于唐医生的一切 and Thank You, Doctor 谢谢你医生 ReviewsCathy provides her reviews of the two medical dramas, Dr. Tang 关于唐医生的一切 starring Qin Lan and Wei Da Xun, and Thank You, Doctor 谢谢你医生 starring Yang Mi and Bai Yu. Dr. Tang is a comfortable, heartwarming medical drama that leaves you rooting for all of the characters at the end. Thank You, Doctor squanders its cast with paper thin character development and rides on the strengths of its cases. Overall, I would recommend watching Dr. Tang. In the episode, I also discuss some interesting gossip that has transpired between the leads of one of these dramas.2022-12-2343 minChasing DramasChinese Drama: New Life Begins 卿卿日常 ReviewKaren provides her review of the hit Chinese drama, New Life Begins 卿卿日常 starring Bai Jing Ting and Li Wei which became a surprising hit. This light hearted historical drama shines in its portrayal of sisterhood bonds but struggles to establish strong chemistry of the main couple. Overall though Karen thought it was a fun and worthy drama to chase.2022-12-1528 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#78. On Climbing Our Own Personal Mountains, with Karen SimpsonEnjoy this next podcast episode with Karen Simpson, as it is sure to provide you with some food for thought on how you can climb your own personal mountain!Karen wants everyone to become confident identifying and celebrating their awesome. Her career spans over 30 years as a certified HR leader, DEI expert, tech sales professional and, in 2019, she was awarded Canada's #1 Recruiter. Most recently, Karen was President of Lean in Toronto leading a team of 30 who were passionate about helping women become unapologetically ambitious. In her late 50's she became an endurance athlete recognized as @ka...2022-12-0547 minLiving in the Sandwich ZoneMy Magic Moment with Cathy Heller and Candace NelsonOk, somebody pinch me!!! In this episode y'all get to hear about how my two-day self-care immersion field trip led to an epic encounter with podcast phenom Cathy Heller (who you've heard me talk about a bazillion times by now) and the Sprinkles Cupcake founder Candace Nelson. IT WAS MAGICAL!!!
After a few months of being back at work, I could feel the overwhelm swirling. I recognized the feeling and knew I needed to give myself a little TLC. **Cue the magic!** As it so happened, I got a little wink from the Universe, and saw that...2022-10-2630 min
Horse Training in HarmonyEP114: Yoga with Cathy WoodsCathy Woods, creator of Body, Mind, Equine (TM), and author of Yoga for Riders; is a pioneer in combining yoga, mindfulness, and horsemanship to improve horsemanship from ground to saddle through the use of yoga postures and principles; supporting mindfulness in horsemanship and supporting equestrian wellness. In this podcast, I talk to her about what it means to create your own personal practice and how it can create more unity between you and your horse.About the Guest: Cathy Woods is the creator of Body, Mind, Equine (TM)and author of Yoga for...2022-10-2154 minChasing DramasIn The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - Streaming WarsIn the latest episode, Karen and Cathy discuss the current Chinese streaming platform landscape, the overall business model, and the key competitors. There are 4 major players, Tencent Video, iQiYi, Youku, and MangoTV. Tencent Video and iQiYi compete for the top spot while Youku and MangoTV have found their niches. Listen to our latest podcast episode to see the business strategies for these companies and how they dictate what dramas are produced and aired.2022-10-2126 minChasing DramasChinese Dramas: Thousand Years for You (请君 2022) ReviewKaren provides her thoughts on the recent drama Thousand Years for You or 请君 starring Allen Ren Jia Lun and Li Qin. This 36 episode drama is set during the Republic of China era as the three thousand year old general Lu Yan awakes to seek the woman that saved him all those years ago. She just so happens to look just like Yu Deng Deng, the current leader of the Qing Quan village.2022-10-0831 minChasing DramasIn The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - Understanding Celebrity Relationships in C-EntA potential new relationship between the young stars Zhang Ling He and Bai Lu was exposed earlier this month. In this episode, Karen and Cathy discuss the surprising implications for this new coupling and the broader landscape of celebrity relationships in the Chinese entertainment industry. In recent years, most celebrities do not admit to relationships. Why is that? How do fans play into this landscape as well? Listen to our latest podcast episode to find out!2022-09-3024 minChasing DramasIn The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - Li Yi Feng is Canceled!Weibo exploded over the Mid-Autumn Festival weekend as the popular Chinese actor, Li Yi Feng was caught in a scandal for soliciting prostitutes. Karen and Cathy break down the timeline for what happened and how the story broke for the now canceled actor. 2022-09-1725 minChasing DramasLove Between Fairy and Devil (苍兰诀 2022) ReviewOur latest drama review is for Love Between Fairy and Devil (苍兰诀 2022)! Listen to our latest episode to hear Karen discuss the general plot, characters, what she liked and didn't like, and her overall review of the drama! Set in a fantasy land, Xiao Lan Hua (ft Esther Yu) as a kind-hearted young orchid fairy with limited powers and no real name. She watches over the written fates of all beings. One day, she accidentally realized that her secret love, the powerful Chang Heng (ft Zhang Ling He) will be in danger and rushes over to protect him. This results in her...2022-09-0925 minChasing DramasIn The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News - Zhang Tian Ai Exposing Xu Kai Cheng's Infidelity, Yang Zi and Liu Xue Yi Sharing CakeIn our episode recorded September 1, Cathy goes over the two big scandals of late in the Chinese entertainment industry- 1) Yang Zi supposedly sharing cake with her friend, Liu Xue Yi which would not have been problematic if they weren't caught in a series of lies denying this, and 2) Zhang Tian Ai released a recording of her and Xu Kai Cheng, whom she was dating, where he admits to cheating on her. What's worse is that he had turned his sights on Gu Li Na Zha and lied to her about his current relationship status.2022-09-0226 minChasing DramasThe Story of Yanxi Palace - Ep 17: The Golden ChildNoble Lady Yu gives birth to a son while the Empress is away but her son is born with golden pupils. Noble Consort Gao who arrived just as the child is born, claims that this is a terrible omen and orders the child to be buried alive. Why would that be? There is a ton of history that Cathy explains in this episode so be sure to check it out! 2022-08-2928 minChasing DramasLove Like the Galaxy 星汉灿烂 月升沧海 (2022) ReviewOur latest drama review is for Love Like the Galaxy 星汉灿烂 月升沧海! Listen to our latest episode to hear Karen discuss the general plot, characters, what she liked and didn't like, and her overall review of the drama! The young woman Cheng Shao Shang finally meets her birth parents who are both generals in the army for the first time since birth after they went off to fight in war for her entire life. Meanwhile, Shao Shang crosses paths with several young men including Ling Bu Yi, the young and accomplished general raised by the Emperor and Empress. This is a 56 episode drama sta...2022-08-2619 minChasing DramasAugust Chinese Drama Updates – Yang Zi, Cheng Yi, Lei Jia Yin and moreCathy brings you the latest updates on currently airing Chinese dramas and the announced dramas that will air in August 2022.2022-08-0510 min
Chasing DramasJuly Chinese Drama Updates - Zhao Li Ying, Leo Wu, Zhao Lu Si and moreKaren and Cathy bring you updates on currently airing Chinese dramas as well as the announced pipeline for future projects from July 2022.2022-07-0925 min
Shut Up Mommy's Talking74: Motherless Daughters and Eating Disorders w/ Cathy LadmanComedian, actor, and 9-time guest on The Tonight Show Cathy Ladman joins us! After the three women discover they all have lost their mothers, Kyle shares her fear of approaching the age her mom was when she passed. Cathy gets candid about her one woman show that took two decades to get to the stage. The topic: her eating disorder. While funny, honest, and fearless, her teen daughter is not into her doing stand-up about her. Karen’s Worst Mom of the Week wants you to measure how much semen you take in to solve the abortion debate. Kyle en...2022-07-051h 05
Chasing DramasThe Story of Yanxi Palace 延禧攻略: Intro to the DramaThe Story of Yanxi Palace follows the young maid, Wei Ying Luo's journey as she enters the imperial palace during the reign of Qing Dynasty Emperor Qian Long to seek answers for her sister's death. Karen and Cathy provide an overview in this intro episode before diving into plot and historical analysis of the drama in future podcast episodes2022-06-2129 min
Chasing DramasIn The Know - Chinese Pop Culture News (June 19, 2022)In this new series for the podcast, In The Know aims to provide up-to-date information on the Chinese entertainment industry. This new episode series is a more casual look at what's going on with your favorite stars. In this premier episode, Karen and Cathy discuss four groundbreaking events that occurred in the first half of 2022 in Chinese pop culture news.2022-06-2026 min
Chasing DramasRoyal Nirvana 鹤唳华亭: Intro To The DramaSet in the fictional world of the Qi dynasty, Royal Nirvana follows the story of the crown prince, Xiao Ding Quan, as he struggles to balance the role required of his title with this yearnings for love while also doing the right thing. In this intro episode, Karen and Cathy provide an overview of the plot and introduce the cast and characters for this 2019 drama.2022-05-2332 min
Chasing DramasThe Story of Ming Lan - Final Thoughts！Join Karen and Cathy as they provide their final thoughts and analysis on The Story of Ming Lan!2022-05-1043 min
Write from the DeepBe a Pen Warrior! with Guest Cathy GohlkeAs writers, our goal is to encourage and challenge our readers, to point them to God and His truth. In fact, guest Cathy Gohlke takes that a step farther and encourages us to be “pen warriors and light bearers.” She shares how God showed her this was her job as a writer, and how you, …
The post 164 – Be a Pen Warrior! with Guest Cathy Gohlke appeared first on Write from the Deep.2022-04-1828 min
Chasing DramasShang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Chinese Historical References Breakdown - Part 1!Karen and Cathy explain the Chinese and Chinese-American historical and cultural references portrayed in the Marvel Superhero film, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.2022-01-0332 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#35. Karen Herbert: On Our Empty Nest, and Having Healthy Relationships With Our Adult ChildrenI so enjoyed having Karen Herbert on our podcast and we have so much to learn from her about dealing with the transition in our empty nest years, especially our changing relationships with ourselves and our loved ones, including our young adult children. Karen is a certified professional coach and the founder and CEO of Themelios Coaching. Karen specializes in helping women embrace and seize the opportunities in the empty nest transition. A mother of three young adults, she has a Master’s degree from Notre Dame and hired her husband, also a certified coach, as her firs...2021-10-2443 min
Unbranding 人生重塑筆記EP38-「我健客WIKI」健康管理師 - ft.凱熙陪你吃早餐｜好食・好時 創辦人 Cathy許多人聽到「健康管理師」就會直接聯想到「直銷」「推銷保健食品」等等既定印象。 其實健康管理師的職業就是在你的工作和生活型態下，了解目前身體狀況最需要被注意的地方！ 各方面為大家的健康把關，透過健康飲食和訓練建立，以及和教練合作，找出最適合你的方式協助大家找回健康。 - 本週「我健客WIKI」邀請到「凱熙陪你吃早餐」的Podcaster Cathy一起來和大家分享「健康管理師」是什麼樣的工作！ - ✨節目大綱： 健康管理師 Cathy自我介紹 健康管理師是什麼樣的工作？ 賀爾蒙和免疫平衡對於健身的族群的影響在哪裡？ 有什麼方式可以維持平衡的賀爾蒙和免疫系統？ 「科學醫學」對於健康有什麼影響？ 健康管理師在一般人/健身族群扮演什麼樣的角色？ 一般人對於醫學和醫生會有恐懼，尤其是覺得有生病了才需要這些專業角色！健康管理師如何身為介質銜接兩端？ Cathy提供一些透過個案諮詢的成功案例 Cathy 工商時間 - 追蹤Cathy每天10分鐘獲得健康資訊👇 好食・好時 Facebooke專頁👉https://www.facebook.com/howjiacathy 凱熙陪你吃早餐 Podcast👉https://linktr.ee/howjiacathy - 喜歡我的節目的朋友，請到Apple Podcast給我五顆星評價或留言給我，給我一些些動力！也歡迎到我的IG「Fitworks 我健客」追蹤我，我會時常更新健身相關資訊，希望可以提供給各位愛健身的朋友👉https://linktr.ee/kcsilent - 買杯咖啡給我讓我更有動力創作👉 http://bit.ly/buykarencoffee - Music by Zen_Man from Pixabay Powered by Firstory Hosting2021-05-0733 min
Light Warrior Radio with Dr. Karen Kan GNourishing your Multidimensional Body with Cathy HohmeyerDuring this episode, I interview my good friend and colleague, Cathy Hohmeyer who began her career in Washington D.C. as an Occupational Therapist. Although, deep down, she always knew there was more to healing than her professional training had led her. In fact, this inner-knowing led her to take a chance by following her “Life's Mission”, and took over a small resort called The Lake Clear Lodge. Now, 30 years later, she has transformed it into a property dedicated to healing, nourishment, and so much more! She has also written a cookbook called Common Roots.
Cathy will share with us what she c...2021-03-151h 40
Chasing DramasDisney's Mulan (2020) Part 1: Summary and History[No Spoilers!] The new Mulan is out! In this spoiler free discussion of the movie, we provide an overview of the film, an introduction to the main actors and describe the historical background of Mulan. Listen to this episode to learn about the centuries old ballad that inspired this movie, the enemy that threatens the Mulan's home and the dynasty this story is set in. We further discuss make up and costumes seen in this film. Part 2 will be our full review of this film!2020-09-0927 min
Chasing DramasEmpresses In The Palace Ep 57: Laying out the Chess PiecesZhen Huan is back at the palace and already fending off attacks to her life and her unborn child. She, being older and wiser now, is ready to face these challenges and starts gathering intel in the palace. She see there is conflict between two concubines, one of whom's father framed her own father several years ago and caused her family to be exiled. She does not provide any mercy before starting her retaliation, albeit in a cunning way, against those who have wronged her.2020-09-0129 min
Chasing DramasEmpresses in the Palace - Eps 56: I'm back baby!Zhen Huan finally returns to the Imperial Harem after three years. She is back with a vengeance! Look at that makeup, the hair, the clothes! How will the other ladies in the Imperial Harem react to her return? Some are happy but the majority are not. All we can say is Zhen Huan is BACK2020-08-2530 min
Chasing DramasEmpresses in the Palace - Episode 55: Surprise Pikachu FaceIn an effort to protect her grandkids, the Empress Dowager decides to allow Zhen Huan, now pregnant, to return to the palace. The Emperor, now with his mother's permission, is resolute in bringing Zhen Huan back. So much so that he gives Zhen Huan a new identity to make her path as smooth as possible, much to the surprise of the Empress. But as Zhen Huan is preparing to return to the palace, she receives a shocking surprise.2020-08-1827 min
Chasing DramasEmpresses in the Palace - Ep 54: Halted by the StarsZhen Huan "reveals" her pregnancy to the Emperor who is ecstatic at the news. Zhen Huan plots to return to the palace as a concubine but word reaches the Empress. She plots to prevent Zhen Huan's return to the Imperial Harem with the help of an Imperial Astronomer. Zhen huan needs to find another path to return. The Empress turns her attention towards the Emperor's remaining sons.2020-08-1124 min
Chasing DramasEmpresses in the Palace Eps 52 + 53: Only One Path ForwardThe Empress continues to wield her power in the Imperial Harem by manipulating a Consort into harming a new concubine. While the Empress Dowager sees through these horrible acts, there is no one in the Imperial Harem powerful enough to counter the Empress. Meanwhile, Zhen Huan, pregnant with the 17th prince's child, hears devastating news. She has to decide how to proceed given her precarious situation and the need to provide medical attention to her exiled father. Her only route is to seek attention from none other than the Emperor.2020-08-0432 min
Chasing DramasChasingdramas.com is now live!To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of starting this podcast, we have finally set up our website. www.chasingdramas.com. We will be publishing additional blog posts and our episode scripts on that web page. Please also follow us on twitter and instagram: @chasingdramas2020-08-0401 min
Chasing DramasEmpresses in the Palace - Eps 50 + 51: Planning for the Happily Ever AfterThe main character Zhen Huan is blissfully enjoying quality time with the 17th prince. He, wanting to cement their relationship, decides that the two sign a marriage contract. The two do so before he heads off on a trip assigned to him by the emperor. Elsewhere in the palace, the emperor fell ill due to stress from work but also because in his subconscious, he missed Zhen Huan. When he wakes up, he takes a liking a horse tamer maid named Ye Lan Yi and makes her into a concubine. Many of the women in the imperial harem are jealous...2020-07-2826 min
Chasing DramasEmpresses in the Palace - Ep 48-49: A Rom Com InterludeThese 2 episodes give the opportunity for the 17th Prince to fully showcase his love for Zhen Huan and be that knight in shining armor. He rescues her when she is sick and stays outside her residence in the evenings to make sure she is safe. Do his efforts pay off? Elsewhere, the Emperor has decided it's time to eliminate another threat so he instructs his mother, the Empress Dowager, to remove the minister Long Ke Duo. The love/hate relationship between the two is revealed and the Empress Dowager ultimately does her duty to the throne.2020-07-2132 min
Allied Health Business BrillianceKaren Finnin Interview – Exploring the World of TeleHealthTeleHealth is giving customers and providers the opportunity to fly way beyond geographical areas. Karen Finnin Director of Online Physio, Physiotherapist, speaker, author, mentor and a commentator on the telehealth space joins us today to share her expertise on TeleHealth. She has been part of the TeleHealth space for years and has been one of the first health professionals who delved into it. Karen tells us how we can get started in our TeleHealth journey through her personal experiences and learned lessons. Episode highlights: A backgrounder on Online Physio and the services...2019-09-2939 min
Chasing DramasIntro to the podcast: Chasing DramasWelcome to Chasing Dramas! This is a podcast that discuss all things Chinese dramas! Karen and Cathy are two Chinese drama enthusiasts who discuss the latest in the Chinese entertainment industry and explore Chinese history through historical Chinese TV shows! This episode introduces basic information about ourselves, Chinese Dramas, and the shows that we will discuss.
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5 Minute Success - The PodcastCathy Christen - Secrets of The Start Girl Revealed: 5 Minute Success- The PodcastCathy Christen is a spirited boss babe, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, life + business strategist, and best-selling author dedicated to helping others live a life they love. She brings profound awareness to the extraordinary possibilities within everyone she meets, and provides business and personal coaching tools to help individuals and organizations elevate to their highest potential. She has coached 100+ people over the past decade to start and grow profitable businesses, and exclusively mentors 35 entrepreneurs across multiple market spaces annually. In this episode, Karen and Cathy discuss: Success Story of Cathy Co...2019-05-3029 min
Out of the Fog with Karen HagerOut of the Fog: Every Encounter Matters with Cathy AnelloEvery moment and every person who steps into your world has a gift for you … and you have a gift for them. How can you learn to embrace the smallest of encounters to inspire you to take action, change your life, and help you reconnect to your oneness within? Cathy Anello shares tools for loving your life and living for today.
Cathy Anello is an author, certified healer, and inspirational speaker. Her passion for spirituality and emotional health evolved naturally through her career in fitness and mind-body instruction. When Cathy shed conditioned ways of living and began to trust her in...2019-02-1925 min
Zen Pop ParentingWhy Are Women So Tired? A Talk with Karen Brody, Author of Daring To Rest- Podcast #438Cathy and Todd talk with Karen Brody, author of Daring to Rest: Reclaim Your Power with Yoga Nidra Rest Meditation. They discuss why women feel so much pressure to be productive, and why we need to redefine what rest really means. They discuss the power of yoga nidra, why it makes such a difference physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and why intention is an essential part of the process. Karen is also the creator/writer of Birth, a play about how low-risk, educated women are giving birth today. Since 2006 the play been performed around the world as part of BOLD, an...2018-06-0152 min
Light Warrior Radio with Dr. Karen Kan GBalance Your Chakras with Food - Hosted By Cathy HohmeyerThis week on Light Warrior Radio, Cathy Hohmeyer will be filling in for me while I compete at the US Adult National Figure Skating competition!!
This show is one you ABSOLUTELY don’t want to miss. Cathy will be exploring the energetic colors of foods and how you can augment your diet to balance your chakras. You’ll learn:
The evolution of colors and how it coincides with our current evolutionary pathThe colors of food and how they relate to your chakrasThe nutrients of colorHow to expand colors beyond the foods you eatWhat your priority color to balance for the day is
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Light Warrior Radio with Dr. Karen KanBalance Your Chakras with Food - Hosted By Cathy HohmeyerThis week on Light Warrior Radio, Cathy Hohmeyer will be filling in for me while I compete at the US Adult National Figure Skating competition!!
This show is one you ABSOLUTELY don’t want to miss. Cathy will be exploring the energetic colors of foods and how you can augment your diet to balance your chakras. You’ll learn:
The evolution of colors and how it coincides with our current evolutionary pathThe colors of food and how they relate to your chakrasThe nutrients of colorHow to expand colors beyond the foods you eatWhat your priority color to balance for the day is
...2018-04-091h 15
Imagine Otherwise by Ideas on FireKaren Tongson on the Pleasures of Pop CultureWhat can popular music teach us about migration and cultural change? How can pleasure and joy help us redefine what it means to be a “serious” intellectual? What might be stimulating or even transformative about the sprawl of Southern California? In episode 52 of the Imagine Otherwise Podcast, host Cathy Hannabach interviews podcaster and professor Karen Tongson about music and its relationship to place, the migratory and melodic flows between Manila and Los Angeles, how the Spice Girls can help us understand Adorno and Horkheimer, and the queer and transnational inspiration that Karen draws from her namesake, Karen Carpe...2017-11-1522 min
Light Warrior Radio with Dr. Karen Kan GNourishing Your Multidimensional Body with Cathy HohmeyerIf you're already familiar with the concept of energy healing energy – then why not think energy and frequency to nourish and rejuvenate our physical bodies?
On this radio show I'll be chatting wih the wonderful Cathy Hohmeyer and you'll earn why you should stop using 100% of your time and money trying to fix your 3d body with the diets and supplements - and start transitioning your nutritional thinking to a 4-5th dimensional methods that lets your light shine through!
Join us to learn
How to add these frequencies of foods, plants and nutrients after a healing session to replenish and re...2017-05-221h 27
Light Warrior Radio with Dr. Karen KanNourishing Your Multidimensional Body with Cathy HohmeyerIf you're already familiar with the concept of energy healing energy – then why not think energy and frequency to nourish and rejuvenate our physical bodies?
On this radio show I'll be chatting wih the wonderful Cathy Hohmeyer and you'll earn why you should stop using 100% of your time and money trying to fix your 3d body with the diets and supplements - and start transitioning your nutritional thinking to a 4-5th dimensional methods that lets your light shine through!
Join us to learn
How to add these frequencies of foods, plants and nutrients after a healing session to replenish and re...2017-05-221h 27