Ariel's Whisper

Back in Taipei! Quarantine in a hotel for 15 days and 14 nights alone was actually harder than I thought… Sharing my routine, struggles, and findings on my quarantine experience (which really differ between Canada and Taiwan), and also tips on how to get through quarantine. (May we never have to quarantine again!) **Song at the end “錯過” (Transient Love): https://youtu.be/X97-ZlFsCks -- Would love to hear from you - please comment below anything you’d like to share! Excited to hear...

Continuing the rest of my conversation with Daniel regarding dating differences in Taiwan vs. Canada from the last episode. How many dates does it take to get to the next physical level? How do you make the first move of holding hands or kissing your date? Do guys chase girls in both culture settings? Would you have your first date at a movie theatre? Does the suspension bridge effect really work? Don’t forget to check out the previous episode (EP19) for the first half of our...

Invited my friend Daniel to chat about dating, a topic that everyone never seems to get tired of. We explored different aspects of dating including the difference between dating in North America and Asia, online dating, what guys and girls think and notice differently on dates etc. Don’t miss the next episode with the rest of our conversation! It just gets juicier. **Song at the end “You You You” (無可取代): https://youtu.be/_OrVotz79iI -- Would love to hear from you - please comment...

“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have traveled”. Travelling itself is such a therapeutic process in teaching us how to lose and find ourselves back again. I may not travel 45 countries before 30 like Sharon did, but I am determined to travel and explore more of this world with every opportunity I have. Continuing the rest of my conversation with Sharon from the previous episode (EP17). So if you haven’t checked it out, don’t miss it and go back to have a...

Invited one of my closest friends, Sharon, to come speak about her unique and interesting stories as she travelled 45 countries and counting… Talked about visiting 20 countries in 20 days, Sharon’s crazy walk at the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago), swimming with sharks in the Philippines, going on a hot air balloon adventure in Myanmar… as well as appreciating nature and life, and gaining an attitude of gratitude through travelling. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our...

Sharing what has happened in the past two months during my stay in Canada. Do you work to live or live to work? What matters the most to you in life? May we all have a good work-life balance and live out the key to long-term happiness by loving and being loved. **Song at the end “Strong” (勇敢站立): https://youtu.be/_AhZG9fzAko -- Would love to hear from you - please comment below anything you’d like to share! Excited to hear your stories and opinions! If you like this podcast, please...

Are you able to celebrate other people’s success? Or do you get jealous and tend to compare yourself to other people who seem to be doing well even when you don’t want to? Do you know that’s a sign of feeling inferior? How do we overcome that? Sharing some highlights of the first two chapters of “The Courage to Be Disliked” by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. Remember, you are who you decide you are. You are not defined by your past, and how you see yourself and the world is entirely up...

Love this short story “An Independent Organ” by Murakami Haruki from “Men Without Women”. Some questions worth thinking after finishing this story: Do you have an independent organ as well when it comes to love? When stripped away from all external and societal expectations, what makes you “you”? What do you want to be remembered for? What is/will be your legacy? **Song at the end “清醒” (Awake) :http://bit.ly/331Cecw -- Would love to hear from you - please comment below...

The only constant in life is change. Went through lots of changes for sure in the past 3 years, but no matter what I still believe that everything happens for a reason. Chatting with Melina in the rest of our conversation from last episode (EP 12) and talking about where our different life choices led us to. Own up to the decisions we make, embrace whatever comes with it, and enjoy the process. May we all work to live, and not live to work. :) Don’t forget to check out the first half of...

Back in Canada for this past month for a much-needed getaway/break. Invited Melina, one of my best friends from pharmacy school, as we chatted about her life now as a full-time pharmacist, and what could have been like for me if I chose to stay in Vancouver to do pharmacy instead of moving back to Taiwan for music. Please stay tuned for the rest of our fun chat in the next episode (EP13)! **Song at the end “A Little Happiness” 小幸運：https://youtu.be/vM-HWk7ZHvA -- Would love to...

Probably the funniest episode ever on my podcast. Listen to me practice saying f*ck, talk about relationship sh*t, and discuss the most voted top 10 things f*ckboys say with Sam. LOL. Have you ever gotten these lines before? Do you know what they really mean? Or… are you the one to say it? Don’t forget to check out the first half of our convo in the previous episode (EP10) if you haven’t already! **Song at the end: CHEERIO: https://youtu.be/0EaWcjmT3gs -- Would love to hear...

Welcoming my good friend Sam Lin, who I’ve known for years and always called an expert in dating (LOL), and chit-chatting about our views on dating and relationships. Being super honest and open - what a fun chat filled with laughter! Don’t miss out the rest of the conversation in the next episode! It just gets better… **Song at the end: 記得捨不得 (Can’t Bear to Forget You): https://youtu.be/35USblnuUjU -- Would love to hear from you - please comment below anything you’d like to...

Sharing one of my favourite books and TED Talks of all time - “The Power of Vulnerability” by Brene Brown. Do you numb vulnerability? Do you always try to make the uncertain certain? Do you fear imperfection? Are you the one who’s not scared to be the first to say “I love you”? This episode is for anyone and everyone because we can all appreciate vulnerability a little better. May we learn to have more compassion not just for others but also for ourselves. **Song at the end: Last Night...

Being vulnerable and open in this conversation, in continuation of the previous episode featuring special guest Karfun! When was the last time we cried in public? What keeps us grounded? What made me almost tear up while speaking? Don’t forget to check out the previous episode (EP7) to hear the full conversation! **Song at the end: Till the Morning (跳舞到天明): https://youtu.be/h5Vb4uM5Hl0 -- Would love to hear from you - please comment below anything you’d like to share! Excited to...

Today’s special episode features my good friend, Karfun! Talked about cross-country/cultural identity struggles, being rebellious and entering the entertainment industry with a completely unrelated education background (she studied law and I studied pharmacy), and what we value most in friendships. Enjoy! Don’t forget to listen to the rest of our conversation in the next episode! **Song at the end: Shot一杯 (SHOT): https://youtu.be/bAESby6q-u8 -- Would love to hear from you -...

Welcoming our first guest ever on this podcast - Kelvin Tsai! Love how this episode in English turned out to be very different (in other words, much sassier) than the Chinese one. Thanks for bringing the best out of me brother… Jokes aside. Cheers to family and awesome siblings! There is no place like home, no one like family. **Song at the end: 不愛自己的人 (Unloved): https://youtu.be/eEi-zhH7c5s -- Would love to hear from you - please comment below anything you’d like to share!...

“How do I be good with people?” It’s never easy, but such an important issue that we run into over and over again. Sharing my story about how I overcame my shyness and introvert, dealt with bullying in high school, and a few tips on how I learned to make meaningful and long-lasting friendships. Hope this episode encourages you if you’re also dealing with any kind of friendship or relationship problem. Remember to believe in yourself. Reach out and don’t hesitate to ask for support. You...

Are you going through a rough time as well? There will always be things out of our control, and what we can do is accept what can’t be changed, and change what can be. Sharing 2 simple yet powerful tips on how I dealt with feeling anxious and uneasy after the recent COVID outbreak in Taiwan. Though all my performances and music-related work were cancelled due to the semi-lockdown now, I am learning as well to let go and let it be. Grateful for this podcast and grateful for you. Let’s...

Let’s talk about feelings versus thoughts. Are you a feelings-based person just like me? Do you believe in love at first sight? Why do we always fall for the wrong person? It never gets old - choosing between following your heart or your mind. This dilemma will always come back when we neglect the most important person - ourselves. **Song at the end “Always the Same” (unreleased demo of Ariel’s) -- Would love to hear from you - please comment below anything you’d like to share!...

Being in the entertainment industry has changed me. What I used to hold on to has been challenged, and I shared about how I’ve adapted and redefined success in my new book “做好自己喜歡的事，就會閃閃發光” (Do What Makes You Sparkle), which I want to discuss further in this episode with you. What’s your definition of success? Don’t let the world tell you what you should be or not be. Let’s redefine success together - your own kind of success that gives you real peace and contentment. **Song at the end...