Mel & Iz on being triggered at Christmas, setting family boundaries and reclaiming Lunar New Year (Christmas Special)
Eastern Hunnies16 Joulu 2024

Mel & Iz on being triggered at Christmas, setting family boundaries and reclaiming Lunar New Year (Christmas Special)

The Season One finale is here and it’s an extra special one hour special!


Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about Christmas, community and connection.


In this episode, hosts Melissa and Isabelle share the highs and lows about celebrating the festive season as British-Filipinos.


They unpack how going home for the holidays can be a triggering experience, the differences in British vs Asian Christmas, New Years resolutions, and what they look forward to in Lunar New Year. They also answer festive questions from the Eastern Hunnies community!


The episode also features a rare appearance by Gabby Lauren, producer of Eastern Hunnies! We talk about our personal and professional learnings from Season One.


If you enjoyed the episode and Season One please rate, review, subscribe & share!


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Editing: Gabby Lauren

Music: Muri & Lustbass

Mixing: Ross Ramsay-Golding

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