Dear Millennial With Megan Tan
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Dear Millennial With Megan Tan
Navigating adulthood one question at a time. Hosted by Megan Tan.
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Los Angeles: An Unexpected Love
When Megan moved to Los Angeles in 2019, she thought she would fall in love with her job, not the city where her job brought her.
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The Show That Was Never Published
Back in 2021, LA-born TV and podcast writer, director, and producer Erick Galindo and I worked together making podcasts and coming up with different i...
What Do You Do When You Want Kids, But The Timing Never Feels Right?
In this episode of Dear Millennial, host Megan Tan answers a question from a listener who finds herself at a crossroads — eager to become a mom but un...
How Do You Move On From a Friendship Breakup?
In this episode of Dear Millennial, Megan responds to a letter from a listener about a longtime friendship that has been tested by loyalty, boundaries...
What Happens To Your Dreams When You’re Financially Supporting Your Parents?
In this episode of Dear Millennial, host Megan Tan chats with a listener who wrote her a powerful email nearly ten years ago. Elyn Kazarian, a creativ...
I'm Afraid Of Getting Older, How Do I Change This?
In this episode of Dear Millennial, host Megan Tan dives into the inevitable challenge of aging. From the pressures of youth-driven social media to re...
I Always Wanted Something Big To Happen, Did It?
In this episode of Dear Millennial, Megan Tan speaks with Maria, a former CBS employee who wrote to Megan ten years ago about taking a leap of faith i...
Am I Letting My Family Down By Living Far Away?
In this episode, Megan is joined by her mom, Susan Tan, as they tackle a letter from a listener grappling with the emotional weight of living far from...
What Do I Do After I've Been Laid Off?
In June 2023, the unexpected became a harsh reality for Megan and her fiancé, Erick, when they both received layoff notices during a virtual meeting,...
Letting Go of Childhood Homes
In this episode, Megan explores the emotional journey of saying goodbye to her childhood home, unlocking family memories and healing along the way. Jo...
Millennial is Back: Navigating Life 10 Years Later
Megan Tan, creator of the award-winning podcast Millennial, is back with a new vision for 2024.
Listen now to reconnect with the heart of Millen...
A Story About My Mother
Happy Mother’s Day!
This story is dedicated to my mother and is about my mother Susan Tan.
For the past nine years, I’ve recorded most of...
WILD: Erick Tells Megan His Love Story (Part II)
Erick continues telling Megan his wild rom-com love story. He’s excited about a trip to Mt. Rushmore, but he’s upset when one of Luna’s exes crashes t...
WILD: Erick Tells Megan His Love Story (Part I)
Erick Galindo tells Megan Tan the wildest thing he did for love. It all goes back to meeting Luna, a woman from Southeast Los Angeles. She could be th...
WILD: Megan Tells Erick Her Love Story
We made a rom-com! Megan Tan tells Erick Galindo a rom-com inspired by the time she fell in love during a wild time in her life when time itself felt...
#Bonus Welcome Back
Megan is back behind the mic with a brand new podcast Snooze by LAist Studios. She’s still tackling life and dreaming big. So big, that she’s made a p...
#47 Saying Goodbye
When you’re saying goodbye to a big part of your life, where do you begin?
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#46 Sharp Turns
When life puts roadblocks in front of your dreams how do you recover?
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#45 In Cases of Unusual Dependence
On today’s episode, something we’ve never done before: a round table. How do you define yourself as an individual while also defining yourself as part...
#44 Chuck & Choice
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to making decisions. I sit down with Chuck, my boyfriend’s father and a 70-year old swift decision maker,...
#13 Long Distance Love Story (Rerun)
To celebrate Pride month, we’re replaying an episode about two young women, a 10-year relationship, and 4,500 miles between them.
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#43 “Unrehabilitatable”
What happens when a judge brands you “unrehabilitatable” at age 28?
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#42 Growing Pains
I love Maine, but sometimes I feel isolated here. Could my creative problems be solved if I moved to New York City?
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#41 Not By Accident
What happens when you become a single mother by choice? We’re featuring an episode from Not By Accident.
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#40 One Way Ticket
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the endless stream of bad news on social media. But what happens when you stop scrolling and take action?
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#39 Seeing Red and Blue
When you start to see the world in only two colors — red and blue — how do you burst your own bubble?
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#38 We Grew Up Here
My parents have lived in the same house for over 40 years. It’s where we all grew up. But when they want to sell it, we say goodbye to more than just...
#37 Your Tax Return, Yourself
Taxes can be scary and confusing. Maybe it’s because all of that paperwork forces us to take responsibility for our choices. But what happens when the...
#36 Patria o Muerte
Is it possible that a country’s policies can change the way people see themselves? How much of your identity is you — and how much of it is your count...
#35 Alas Para Volar
Can a woman have it all? It’s an age-old question. But in Cuba, a country caught between a machismo culture and some of the most progressive policies...
#34 Pies Secos, Pies Mojados
“ Pies Secos, Pies Mojados” or “Wet Foot, Dry Foot.” In the U.S., it’s the nickname of a piece of legislation, but in Cuba, it’s been the key to a dre...
#33 No Es Fácil
I’ve always romanticized Cuba as a mysterious forbidden island. But when I go there to visit a friend, I learn growing up on the island is far more co...
#32 Auld Lang Syne
After a year of making Millennial full-time, my editor Devon and I sit down together to reflect on what’s happened and make a plan for next year. But...
#31 Three Turkeys and Some Egg Rolls
Holidays are stressful, especially in an election year. But things get more complicated when you’re bringing someone home with you ** and even more st...
#30 Thirty-Year Plan
It’s scary to make long-term commitments, but living year-to-year isn’t always comfortable. For the first time, I’m starting to consider the 30-year-p...
#29 You Can’t Go Home Again
The plan is to grow up and chase after your dreams, but what if getting closer to your goals means moving farther from your family?
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#28 With Love From The Heart
Even after you break up with someone, they’ll always be part of you. We’re featuring an episode on jealousy from The Heart.
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#27 Work in Progress
I’ve always heard you shouldn’t meet your heroes because they might not live up to your expectations. But is there something to be gained from getting...
#26 Werner
Time capsules come in many forms. When you stumble upon one, you never know what part of your former self you’ll remember.
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#25 Must Love Podcasts
I thought hiring Millennial’s first apprentice would be easy but I quickly realize judging people based on so little information is daunting. How do y...