My Stories
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My Immigrant Stories
On home, belonging, and identity
In this episode, Sarah Tian shares her deeply personal narrative of defining and establishing a sense of home after living across three continents and four countries, including China, Hungary, and various locations in the U.S.. Sarah defines home as physically the space for rest and recovery from daily stress, where she can be comfortable and just be herself, and the place that best allows her to pursue her life goals. Having spent the majority of her life growing up in Budapest, Hungary, she has since gained the confidence and ability to establish her home wherever life leads her. Sarah offers concrete advice on cultivating this portable perspective. Sarah leaves the thought that since we all live on Planet Earth, "we are always at home"
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In this thoughtful episode, we unpack the seemingly simple question “Where are you from?” and the deeper identity stories it carries. Drawing from the personal immigrant experiences of the host, we explore what it means to grow up between cultures, navigate belonging in different countries, and answer a question that’s easy to ask but complex to respond to. Whether you’ve moved across borders or simply lived between worlds, this episode will resonate with anyone who’s reflected on identity, home, and the stories we tell about ourselves.
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👉 My Immigrant Stories: "Where are you from?"
In this heartfelt episode of Unwrapping Mom’s Bao Recipe, we dive into the stories, memories, and meaning behind a beloved family recipe for mom’s bao. More than just a step-by-step guide to flour, dough, and steaming baskets, we explore how food connects us to home, heritage, and the people we love. Through reflections on family traditions and the sensory experience of cooking together, this episode celebrates the ways that simple recipes can hold a lifetime of memories — and why some flavors stay with us forever.
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👉 A Taste of Home: Unwrapping Mom's Bao
Note: This podcast series was created using NotebookLM, based on my own writing, reflections, and lived experiences.