Ms.Chin's Bedtime Mandarin: Learn Taiwanese Mandarin in Your Sleep
Ms. Chin from Taipei offers gentle, natural Taiwanese Mandarin for learners to improve their Chinese listening through immersion. The show is styled as a bedtime diary, sharing everyday life and reflections to help listeners relax and fall asleep. Transcripts and exclusive content are available through her link.
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31. 努力真的有用嗎？一個不搶第一名的「前 20% 生存法則」 | Effort vs. Environment: The Top 20% Rule
Is environment more important than sheer effort? In this episode, I reflect on my educational journey—from a middle school sports class to transferring majors and getting into NTU grad school—and share my strict "Top 20%" survival philosophy!
盲目努力，不如選對環境？這集回顧我從國中體育班、大學降轉，一路考上台大研究所的求學經歷，聊聊我個人非常強烈的「前 20%-25% 生存法則」！
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30. 為什麼台灣人都會日文？台語裡的日文與台灣的滑雪奇觀 | Why is there a Skiing Craze in a place with no snow
Why does almost every Taiwanese person seem to know a bit of Japanese? In this episode, I share my thoughts on the "Taiwanese Are All N1" urban legend, Taiwan's curious obsession with traveling to Japan to ski despite having no snow at home, and the surprising Japanese loanwords hidden in everyday Taiwanese!
為什麼每個台灣人多多少少好像都聽得懂一點日文？這集聊聊「台灣人均 N1」的都市傳說、不下雪卻流行去日本滑雪的在地奇觀，以及台語裡面那些意想不到的日文外來語！
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29. 官網正式上線與日檢挑戰 | Official Website Launch and JLPT Challenge
Our official website is finally live! In this episode, I share the excitement of launching our brand-new learning platform, my Mandarin teaching exam results, and setting a new goal to challenge the JLPT N2!
「官網終於正式跟大家見面了！」這集跟大家分享官方會員網站上線的喜訊、對外華語教學認證考試的有趣成績，以及我給自己設定的下一個目標——挑戰日檢 N2！
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28. 我最近為什麼沉迷看 BL？ | Why I Started Binge-Watching BL Anime
Why did I suddenly get hooked on BL (Boys' Love) anime this past month? In this episode, I share my personal take on the refreshing "equal relationships" in these stories, how it relates to my past workplace experience, and how it unexpectedly boosted my Japanese learning!
我最近為什麼會突然沉迷於看 BL（Boys' Love）動畫？這集從我個人的追劇經驗出發，聊聊我自己在故事裡看到的「對等關係與舒適感」，以及這場追劇狂潮帶給我的無痛學日文意外收穫！
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27. 逃離演算法！在網路上蓋一個自己的家與 Y2K 復古潮流 | Escaping Algorithms: Building a Home on the Indie Web & Y2K Nostalgia
Are you tired of toxic social media algorithms and constant notifications? In this episode, let's explore Y2K retro tech and the "IndieWeb" movement, where we can build our own slow, hand-crafted personal websites on NeoCities and Tumblr!
Y2K Retro: My Tamagotchi collection and the revival of old tech.
Indie Web: Finding true, slow connections through retro guest books and 88x31 buttons.
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26. 網路上第一次被罵！害怕表達意見的 I 人日常 | My First Time Being Called Out Online & An Introvert's Daily Life
Do you often stay silent just to avoid conflict, feeling too terrified to express your real opinions? In this episode, I share my surprisingly peaceful experience of being called out online and discuss how we introverts can practice finding our voices!
你也因為害怕衝突，總是習慣把想法憋在心裡、連為自己爭取權益都覺得壓力很大嗎？這集聊聊我人生中第一次在網路上被罵的奇妙體驗，以及我們該如何練習勇敢表達自我，慢慢找回內向者的底氣。
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25. 你的時間值多少？從月收 10 美金到時薪 120 美金的心態轉換 | From $10/mo to $120/hr: Overcoming the Fear of Charging
How do you overcome the fear of charging people for your own work after leaving a full-time job? In this episode, I share my journey of transitioning from a nervous $10/month freelancer to a confident $120/hour consultant, and how I learned to truly value my own time.
離開公司、失去全職工作的保護傘後，我們要如何克服向別人收費的恐懼？這集我將分享自己如何從一個連收 10 美元都汗流浹背的內向者，一步步建立底氣，轉變成時薪 120 美元的自由工作者。
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24. 考完對外華語教學能力認證啦！心得分享 | Taking The Mandarin Teaching Exam & How Taiwanese Pronounce B1, B2, B3
Did you know Taiwanese say "B1" and "B2" in English, but suddenly switch to Chinese for "B-three" (B-三)? In this episode, I share my real experience of taking the Mandarin Teaching Certification Exam!
你知道台灣人平常會說「B1」、「B2」，但遇到 B3 時卻會自動切換成中文唸作「B三」嗎？這集來聊聊我剛考完「對外華語教學能力認證考試」的真實奇妙體驗！從太久沒寫字、手部肌肉退化寫作文寫到大崩潰，到二、三十人擠在同一間教室同時錄音的尷尬口試現場。一起來聽聽有趣的台灣口語習慣與考後反思！
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23. 什麼是「社畜」與「霸總」？從異世界 BL 動畫看台灣職場心酸 | "Corporate Slaves" & Taiwanese Workplace Culture
I just finished my Mandarin teaching certification exam and unexpectedly fell into the rabbit hole of an "Isekai BL anime"! In this episode, let's learn some Taiwanese subculture slang and dive deep into adult workplace anxiety:
Taiwanese Pop Culture Dictionary: What do "Isekai" (異世界), "Corporate Slave" (社畜), "Domineering CEO" (霸總), and "Spoilers" (暴雷) mean?B
The Struggles of a Software Enginee
22. 什麼是好老師？從「小老師」到陪吃便當的大學導師 | Taiwan School Culture: What Makes a Good Teacher?
Did you know Taiwanese university students have a "homeroom teacher" (導師) who eats bento boxes with them? In this episode, we explore Taiwan’s unique campus culture! From the high school 小老師 system to my own struggle of returning to Taiwan without knowing any Chinese characters. Let's talk about what truly makes a good teacher!
這集我們來聊聊外國人不知道的台灣校園文化，以及那些改變我的好老師！
讓外國人超驚訝的大學「導師」：會陪學生吃便當聊天的教授？
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21. 花了六萬塊的教訓：拆解線上課程套路與知識的真實定價 | The Online Course Trap: My $2,000 Mistake
Have you ever been tempted by those "Make Money Online" courses? I definitely was. In this episode, I share my painful $2,000 USD (60,000 NTD) mistake of buying an over-priced online course! We will break down the dark side of the knowledge industry: from "free" webinars and marketing funnels to the hidden 1-on-1 pricing trap. We also talk about the "Red Flags" you should look out for, and ask a d
20. 國外看病痛到大哭？台灣健保的醫療文化衝擊 | Healthcare Culture Shock: Spain vs Taiwan
Why do Taiwanese students fly home just to see a doctor? In this episode, we explore massive healthcare culture shocks! From waiting months in Spain vs. just 2 weeks in Taiwan, to health insurance anxiety in the US. Let's talk about why Taiwan’s NHI makes us feel secure, and the hidden cost of "3-minute consultations."
為什麼台灣留學生寧願花大錢買機票飛回台灣看病？這集來聊聊巨大的「醫療文化衝擊」！
台灣回診等兩週，西班牙室友卻因「等不到門診」痛到大哭？
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19. 體脂肪焦慮與懶人健康法：為什麼健檢紅字絕對不能跟亞洲父母說？| Body Fat Anxiety, Lazy Habits & Asian Parents
In this episode, we talk about the annual anxiety of health checkups and my struggles to build a workout routine. From taking midday dance classes at the local sports center to discovering the ultimate "lazy" way to drink oatmeal. We also talk about a viral quote from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang about "Asian parents' nagging," and why I decided to hide my health checkup results from my parents!
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18. 日記回顧：900 塊的粽子、防詐騙的主管，與被裁員的那天 | Diary Recap: Expensive Zongzi, Scams & Layoffs
I started reading my old Japanese diary entries and hope that by sharing these "boring" life events may include some Taiwanese culture in it! In this episode, we talk about the notorious traffic jams in the Xueshan Tunnel and got 4 Zongzi (Rice Dumplings) costs 900 NTD! I also share a hilarious workplace story where my manager thought my new remote job was a scam. Let's dive into these time capsul
17. [社恐進化史 下集] 連約上課都有障礙！I 人的自我定價與生存學 | Social Anxiety Part 2: An Introvert's Survival Guide
From trying to avoid manual booking for a table tennis class to figuring out how to set my own hourly rate as a tutor. Let's talk about the introvert's struggle with salary negotiation, and why finding a comfortable pace for yourself is the best way to survive adulthood!
你曾經光想到要主動跟教練要 LINE 預約上課，就覺得困難重重嗎？在「社恐進化史」的下集，我們來聊聊 I 人的成人生活挑戰！從尋找「不需要人工諮詢」的桌球課，到在 Threads 上應徵家教的自我定價焦慮。一起來聽聽社恐人面對「薪水談判」時的心態轉
16. 新手如何開始自己的 Podcast？一人 Podcast 幕後製作大公開 | Podcasting for Beginners: Behind the Scenes of This Podcast
Have you ever thought about starting a podcast but felt overwhelmed? In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of Ms. Chin's Bedtime Mandarin! I'm still a beginner but I feel like as a beginner, the tools I suggest will be beginner friendly. With this workflow, even the construction sounds can completely be removed as well!
你曾經想過要開始自己的 Podcast，卻因為不懂剪輯或擔心設備而遲遲不敢行動嗎？這集我們來聊聊 Ms. Chin 的幕後製
15. [社恐進化史 上集] 連點個飲料都被說不要緊張！I 人不友善的童年 | Social Anxiety Part 1: How the World Is Harsh for Introverts
Have you ever struggled to order a drink at a local tea shop like 50 Lan (五十嵐), or cried in the backseat of your dad's car because you were terrified of college dorms? In this episode, we kick off a new mini-series diving deep into my 20-year history of social anxiety (社恐).
If you would like to follow along when you're awake, you can find transcripts (Zhuyin, Pinyin) and translation PDFs on my
14. 免費演講的荒謬後續與拒絕窮忙 | The Unpaid Meetup Talk Follow-Up & No More Busywork
In this episode, we follow up on the chaotic Meetup event. From the organizer not showing up to my ultimate realization that not setting clear goals leads to "busywork" (窮忙). Spoil alert, this podcast is for sleep so we'll definitely end on a positive note and my own reflections.
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13. 衛生紙當生日禮物？三十歲後，我學會按下友情的暫停鍵 | Toilet Paper for a Birthday Gift? Pressing Pause on Friendships After 30
Starting with a story of a birthday gift I sent that completely backfired! I once sent a huge box of toilet paper to a friend's office! In this episode, we talk about this hilarious incident, group trip (揪團) misunderstandings, and I learned it's okay to press "pause" on stressful friendships after 30.
你曾經送過大翻車的生日禮物嗎？有一年，我居然寄了一大箱衛生紙到朋友公司，結果對方超生氣。這集聊聊這場荒謬的慘案與「揪團」出遊的誤會。三十歲後，如果對一段關係感到一點壓力，可以勇敢為友情按
12. 不想再當免費講者以及聊聊國內外 Meetup 文化差異 | A Gentle Rant: Speaking for Free & Meetup Culture Differences
Have you ever felt your time was disrespected? Recently, I gave an unpaid talk at a local Meetup, only to realize the organizer didn't promote the event at all. Also shared my insights on the cultural differences when attending a meetup in Taiwan. And lastly, I will no longer be doing completely unpaid talks as a lesson learned from this experience.
你曾經覺得自己的時間不被尊重嗎？最近我答應了一場無酬的 Meetup 演講，卻發現主辦方
11. 裸辭正流行？台灣親戚聚會閒聊 | Is Quitting Your Job the New Trend? Meetup with Relatives
"Naked resignation" (裸辭) is a trending term in Taiwan for quitting your job without a backup plan. At a recent family gathering, I noticed more relatives stepping away from traditional office jobs. As an introvert, I spent 30 minutes just staring at my uncle's fish and reflecting on my own layoff. Why is it so easy to tell friends about losing a job, but so hard to tell our parents? Join me for a
10. 留下一點存在過的痕跡：I 人的 Build in Public 安靜累積 | So We Aren't Forgotten: An Introvert's Build in Public
If one day, everyone who knows us is gone, it would be as if we were never here at all. In an era where AI can auto-apply to 300 jobs in a second, how do we prove we truly existed? Tonight’s podcast isn’t about the anxiety of "personal branding." Instead, let's talk about "build in public", a gentler way to leave our traces. Even just writing a short article is a trace of our real existence.
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9. AI 十分鐘搞定程式碼，現在學 Python 還有意義嗎？ | AI Did It in 10 Minutes: Is Learning to Code Still Meaningful?
AI can generate an interactive coding tool in just 10 minutes, so is learning Python still meaningful? Today, I’m sharing my recent shock as an ex-software developer teaching an in-person coding class, and why learning to code in the AI era is like choosing a DIY painting studio over buying a finished masterpiece.
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8. 我最近也開始養龍蝦了 | Thoughts on OpenClaw the AI Agent
Have you heard about the latest trend of "養龍蝦"? Today, I’m sharing my thoughts on OpenClaw, an AI agent, and what this new technology means for introverts like me.
If you would like to follow along when you're awake, you can find transcripts and translation PDFs on https://s.ee/mschin (transcripts are batch updated, next update is on 2026-04-17)
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7. 台灣跟團出國旅行的文化：去北海道會被強迫買東西嗎？ | Taiwan's Tour Group Culture: Forced Shopping in Hokkaido?
"I lost my voice for two weeks after Japan, which is why the podcast hasn't been updated for the past two weeks". This Hokkaido trip was my first time joining a group tour instead of traveling solo. It was a real lesson in letting someone else take the lead and experiencing Taiwanese tour group culture firsthand.
The best part was the tour bus, it was a huge relief to leave my heavy bags behin
6. 用棉條像在犯罪，一個台灣女生的 20 年月經抗戰史 | My 20-Year Period Battle: When Using Tampons Felt Like a Crime
I went from feeling ashamed to finding a better way. This is my 20-year story of dealing with periods as a Taiwanese. I share the culture norms, the worry about leaks, and how I finally found what works for me. I talk about struggling with the only tampon brand that was available in Taiwan (which had no applicator) and seeing the big start of 凱娜 (the first applicator tampon brand in Taiwan). This
5. 從軟體工程師到華語教師？三十歲後的「慢」轉職 | From Software Dev to Mandarin Teacher? A Slow Career Pivot After 30
From a high-paying software engineer to a Chinese teacher? Some thoughts about making a "slow career change" after thirty…
In this episode, I share how, after being laid off, I gradually transitioned from freelancing and website management (including the intense nervousness of collecting my first maintenance fee!) to stepping into programming education. I'm also revealing the career goal I've
4. 除夕吃麥當勞？馬年過年日記 | McDonald's for New Year's Eve? My Year of the Horse
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Is McDonald's a traditional Lunar New Year meal? In my family, it is. In this episode, I share my "boring" but real diary of the Horse Year holidays. From getting my
3. 參加台灣婚禮，紅包要怎麼包 | Attending a Taiwanese Wedding: About the Red Envelope
「婚宴桌錢兩萬六，紅包到底該包多少錢？」
為什麼參加台灣婚禮要說「喝喜酒」？真的會喝酒嗎？
算出婚宴成本，再「加一點祝福金」：Ms.Chin 的紅包 SOP 大公開。
數字禁忌與潛規則：為什麼沒有人包 4000 或 5000 塊？
在收禮桌「當面數紅包」的尷尬瞬間，以及 YouTuber 跑回來補錢的故事。
「紅色炸彈」人情壓力下的紅包文化，真的只能抱著回收的心態嗎？
台灣婚禮的時間與流程：喜帖寫 12 點入席，真的會準時開桌嗎？
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2. 其實，被裁員也不全是壞事 | Actually, Being Laid Off Wasn't All Bad
「半夜一點，手機突然亮起，我失業了。」一封信、一個突然無法登入的帳號，我的打工人生主線任務被迫中斷… 但，這真的是壞事嗎？
「被裁員」的突發經過：一封信與無法登入，以及全遠端公司與法律保障的現實。
失業心情如「斷崖式分手」？從錯愕、自我懷疑，到經歷悲傷五階段。
為什麼不緊張？支撐我面對一切的「底氣」與存款的力量。
第一次真正擁有自己的時間：當人生主線任務斷掉，才發現自己可以決定「什麼都不做」。
從暫停中找回平靜，不用焦慮明天，也不用後悔昨天。
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1. Ms. Chin's Bedtime Mandarin 的由來 | The origin of Ms. Chin’s Bedtime Mandarin
為什麼想開始這個 Podcast？
開始的契機：暫停人生「主線任務」
語言沈浸 (Language Immersion) 與助眠
在 AI 時代堅持真實的人類經驗
「Ms.Chin」名字的小故事
為什麼選擇「日記」形式？
關於節目的長度與未來規劃
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