On this episode, Michelle shares a passage from her new favorite novel, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Vietnamese-American author Ocean Vuong. Novel provided courtesy of Liliam Clavijo <3

In this episode, I dive into a quick conversation about the rise in AAPI hate crimes, my own emotion associated with the "model minority" myth, and my fears going forward. I hope to use this moment to have my voice be heard - before the movement may end.&nbsp; #stopAAPIhate #stopAsianAmericanhate

Welcome to the first of the Embracing Identity Series - chats where I’ll be talking through categories of my favorite Asian creators. Today’s category is: YouTube stars/social media influencers.

It's no secret - a lot of episodes I've recorded have never seen the light of day. But the truth is often in the first take, the moments of real, raw, emotion. I want to take the opportunity I have to share those words. So here's me - more unedited and real than ever before.&nbsp;

On this episode, Michelle points out the excellence of the 2001 film Spirited Away and the lessons that are undeniably applicable to our lives today.

In this episode, Michelle &amp; Ashley (athlete, future physician, and caffeine in human form) discuss growing up Christian, balancing science &amp; art, and the pursuit of "the one".&nbsp;

2020 is ending, so it's time to bring it FULL CIRCLE. In this episode, Michelle &amp; Hannah (the first-ever guest of We're Always in Retrograde) crack open a year of chaos and take the time to accept change for what it brings and for what it takes away.&nbsp; DISCLAIMER: This episode is titled to indicate that it's meant to be revisited as seasons pass and years fly by. Here's to listening again in 2021 and beyond :)&nbsp;

It's not Thursday...but it is thoughtful? Tune into this episode, brought to you by the stress of finals season and the strong desire to practice giving yourself grace.&nbsp;

Love is a complex topic, but how well do we really understand it? In this episode, Michelle dives into a new potential definition and how that may help us going into the future.

In this episode, Michelle &amp; Sabrina (graduate, mentor, &amp; future physician) talk tough decisions throughout COVID-19, adapting to our new reality, and why they believe we can still move forward.&nbsp;