Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet
Welcome to Living Well (or Trying To), I’m your host Janet—wellness enthusiast, yoga pose outfit-checker, and someone who’s maybe 73% thriving at any given moment. On this show, we talk real-life wellness: the messy, the mindful, and everything in between. This is a place where we love our veggies and meditation, but we also love a good night out dancing, pizza and ramen, and the occasional tequila shot…or 3. And we know that 5am mornings and 20-step routines are for some people, but not I - because I’m a night owl, but I can be healthy too. ‘Living well’ means different things to different people - what does a life well lived mean to you? Let’s dig in together. Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet is part of the AsianBossGirl network.
Episodes
July 8, 2025 • 29 mins
In this continuation of my conversation with Rosa Li, founder of gut health tonic brand wildwonder, we get even more personal. She shares how working 100-hour weeks in finance shaped her approach to boundaries, why she believes vulnerability is her greatest asset as a leader, and how she manages energy—not just time—to avoid burnout. Has she ever considered leaving the entrepreneurial world and going back to work for someone else? ...
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July 1, 2025 • 33 mins
I sit down with Rosa Li, founder and CEO of Wild Wonder, the world’s first sparkling beverage brand to combine both prebiotics and probiotics for gut health—blending ancient Chinese herbal wisdom with modern science.
Rosa shares how her grandmother’s traditional tonic recipes shaped her approach to wellness and inspired the brand’s roots, and how a high-pressure career on Wall Street led her to prioritize sleep, movement, and nour...
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June 25, 2025 • 29 mins
This week on Living Well (or Trying To), I bring you a solo episode filled with real talk and regulation tools for when the world feels heavy. From the emotional toll of recent events in LA to the everyday overwhelm of being human, I share what’s been actually helping me calm my nervous system—and what hasn’t (sorry, Rumble Boxing and that miso eggplant bowl from Sweetfin).
Tune in for honest reviews of fitness classes (CycleBar, ...
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June 17, 2025 • 37 mins
We explore the powerful symbolism behind your birth chart and what it reveals about navigating fear, logic, and purpose—especially during times of major life transitions.
This episode explores the tension between structure and freedom, creativity and stability, and the unique contradictions that make up you. We talk about how to tell the difference between fear and gut instinct, how to build real self-trust, and why purpose isn’t...
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June 10, 2025 • 33 mins
Astrology is everywhere these days—from dating profiles to wellness apps—but what is it really, and why are so many of us drawn to it? In this episode, I’m joined by Aliza Kelly, celebrity astrologer, author, and cosmic consultant, to break it all down in a grounded and accessible way. We talk about the roots of astrology, how it’s evolved in pop culture, and what it can offer us—especially as women navigating identity, healing, an...
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June 3, 2025 • 4 mins
Hello Living Wellers :p This week's release is a short one. I share a little announcement that instead of my original plan to release every other week during the summer, I'm going to aim to release weekly! That means that this week I am taking a little break from publishing in order to ramp up for the coming weeks.
In the meantime, you can check out the episodes from May or the 40 before that! Oh, also - I have a new email addr...
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May 27, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode of Living Well (or Trying To) with Janet, we're diving headfirst into the bizarre, bold, and sometimes straight-up bonkers side of wellness. From tanning your perineum to sipping untreated spring water (a.k.a. raw water), the wellness world has taken some wild turns. I’ll break down the most eyebrow-raising trends—like facial cryotherapy, chlorophyll shots, lymphatic drainage with a toilet plunger (yes, really), and...
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May 20, 2025 • 39 mins
Let’s be real—modern dating can feel like a chaotic mess of apps, mixed signals, and awkward coffee chats. In this episode, I sit down with dating coach and podcast host Yue Xu (Dateable podcast) to unpack how building a friendship first might be the most underrated—and powerful—strategy in love. We talk about why so many of us perform on dates, how to tell if you actually like the person or just the date activity, and what it mean...
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May 13, 2025 • 37 mins
Dating in 2025? Whew. It’s a whole thing. From app fatigue to ghosting to unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends—how do you actually date well these days, especially if you're emotionally exhausted but still believe in love? This week on Living Well (or Trying To), I sit down with Yue Xu, LA-based dating expert and co-host of the Dateable podcast, to talk about her personal approach to finding love after heartbreak. We get in...
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May 7, 2025 • 31 mins
After a long-ish pause, I’m back—still living well (or trying to). In this solo episode, I reflect on how life has been after the AsianBossGirl podcast, what rest has looked like lately (spoiler: not just bed-rotting, but also some messy growth), and how I’m redefining wellness for this next chapter. I talk about the challenges of staying creative when you're burnt out, why I resisted "doing nothing," and what listeners can expect ...
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April 29, 2025 • 2 mins
Living Well (or trying to) with Janet which will be relaunching in May!
A couple of new things, it will now be on video 😲 tempered expectations though, I’m a 1 WOman team now. And will continue to be a combo of solo and guest conversations - I share more in the 1st episode dropping on May 6 - so be sure to head to Living Well (or trying to) with Janet on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YT at janetdoubleu - that’s Janet the word doub...
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April 29, 2025 • 1 min
Living Well (or trying to) with Janet which will be relaunching in May!
A couple of new things, it will now be on video 😲 tempered expectations though, I’m a 1 WOman team now. And will continue to be a combo of solo and guest conversations - I share more in the 1st episode dropping on May 6 - so be sure to head to Living Well (or trying to) with Janet on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YT at janetdoubleu - that’s Janet the word doub...
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February 4, 2025 • 42 mins
How do you know if you have a hormone imbalance? What's the one supplement that will likely noticeably improve your mood? Does intermittent fasting affect my hormones? Join me for a conversation with Dr. Paria Vaziri, a licensed naturopathic doctor who specializes in hormonal health and gut health and came to naturopathic medicine from a personal health experience - in her early 20s, she was struggling with anxiety, hormonal imbala...
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December 17, 2024 • 42 mins
I recently went through a breakup, again. Heartbreak is never easy, and when you're dating with the intention to find your life partner while trying to beat a biological clock, it involves a new level of hurt, grief, and sense of urgency to move on. How do we know when we've healed? How do we approach asking for support from friends and family? How can we focus on hope when all we want to do is be angry and negative? I talk about a...
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November 26, 2024 • 55 mins
How can I keep my skin barrier healthy during cold months? Should I wear sunscreen even when I don’t get sun exposure? What do I do about frizzy hair - thoughts on gummies and supplements?
I’ve invited Dr. Joyce Park, otherwise known as Tea with MD (@teawithmd) to answer these questions and more. She is a board-certified dermatologist based in Washington, founder of Skin Refinery, a virtual dermatology clinic, and a skincare and ...
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November 5, 2024 • 47 mins
One of the biggest challengers to living in the present moment are digital distractions. The advancement of consumer technology has resulted in a lot of habits and behaviors that are detrimental to our health - negative effects on our brains, our ability to focus, our ideas about ourselves, and the quality of our social skills and relationships which have resulted in a loneliness epidemic.
In this episode, I chat with Palak Dave, ...
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October 15, 2024 • 30 mins
Birthdays are an interesting time to reflect and evaluate, and honestly, it’s been one of the harder years of my life. It was the perfect storm - a cataclysm of many things being upheaved, in transition, unsettled, or in flux. Moreover, I turned 39 this year. It’s the year before I enter a new decade - pretty much midlife - and when we are at this stage of life, there are a lot of life milestones that we are confronted with. In som...
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September 24, 2024 • 52 mins
Did you know that botox can be a treatment for teeth grinding? Or that your oral health needs may change during pregnancy? Ever heard of minimally invasive veneers? Curious about teeth whitening best practices? I chat with @joycethedentist about all of this and more.
Dr. Joyce Kahng is a cosmetic & restorative dentist and the owner of Orange + Magnolia Dental Studio in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, CA. She’s been featured on Vogue...
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September 3, 2024 • 46 mins
If you've ever felt that you needed to turn your life around, Charles Chen is someone you must know about. He is a yoga teacher, holistic chef, and the creator of 888 Process - a wellness community and collective that promotes transformation as a collective experience. He shares his message about the transformative power of holistic health and wellness on his various social platforms, posting content and stoking conversations aroun...
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August 13, 2024 • 29 mins
From nutrition and morning rituals to beauty and fashion, I share my current summer wellness practices. Let me know which of these practices you also do, are interested in trying, or other wellness practices you're currently into!
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