"A parent's love is whole no matter how many times divided." - Robert Breault
In this relatively short episode, Oswald shares a different side of the story of having OFW parents. He highlights the experiences that contributed to his character and gives us a picture of a family that remains close to one another despite the distance. His advice to children of OFWs is something worth pondering on!
“People today really value workplace flexibility and remote work because it allows them to focus their energies on work and life as opposed to commuting” – Ken Matos In this episode, ma'am Charlyn Awing shares her experiences as a freelancer. She also highlights the advantages of remote work, especially while juggling various roles. Lastly, she emphasizes an important question you need to ask yourself should you consider working from home.
Connect with her via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/cjfawing) and check out her website, motherant.com
Disclaimer: The episode contains themes related to suicidality, sexual abuse, and trauma-related information.
If you think and/or feel that this episode is too heavy to listen to or that you are not entirely ready to listen to the episode, I encourage you to skip this episode. You may return to this episode when you feel better. Similarly, if you feel intense negative emotions after listening to this episode, you may send me an email (myra.g.gahid@gmail.com) so we can discuss your feelings about the episode.
Should you be interested to seek help, you may also refer to the following links for organizations that offer services related to mental health:
Hotlines:https://ekwentomo.dswd.gov.ph/other-crisis-hotline/https://www.mhfirstresponse.org/crisis--treatment-centers...https://blog.opencounseling.com/hotlines-ph/
Clinics:https://mentalhealthph.org/directory/ "Sometimes, even to live is an act of courage." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
In this vulnerable and authentic episode, Ymari talks about her journey as a survivor who chose to advocate for mental health. She also shares some of the challenges she encountered in her journey which gives us an opportunity to reflect about where our advocacy is going. Lastly, she discusses why talking about mental health is important, and highlights two words I will definitely use in future conversations and speaking engagements.
Connect with Ymari via her website ( bit.ly/YmariKristiaPascua) or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/chumpeeeng).
"Home is a shelter from storms - all sorts of storms." - William J. Bennett
In this episode, ate Princess shares her insights about the connection of housing and mental health. She also talks about some factors to consider when buying property and a potential red flags to look out for.
Connect with Princess here: https://www.facebook.com/princess.garlet
“The minute you decide to do what you love to do, you have made a life plan for yourself and a career choice.” — Huda Kattan
In this interestingly detailed episode, Sybill shares a significant portion of her journey in choosing her career path. She shares a few career theories that may help the listeners in reflecting about their career choices. Lastly, she enumerates some factors that contribute to deciding which career path to choose.
Disclaimer: The episode contains themes related to gender based violence and violence against children.
If you think and/or feel that this episode is too heavy to listen to or that you are not entirely ready to listen to the episode, I encourage you to skip this episode. You may return to this episode when you feel better :)
Similarly, if you feel intense negative emotions after listening to this episode, you may send me an email (myra.g.gahid@gmail.com) so we can discuss your feelings about the episode.
Should you be interested to seek help, you may also refer to the following links for organizations that offer services related to mental health:
Hotlines:
https://ekwentomo.dswd.gov.ph/other-crisis-hotline/
https://www.mhfirstresponse.org/crisis--treatment-centers.html
https://blog.opencounseling.com/hotlines-ph/
Clinics:
https://mentalhealthph.org/directory/
"Every time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women." - Maya Angelou
In this episode, Atty. Desiree David shares her insights about how we can support and practice empowerment better. She also emphasizes how our goals contribute to our definition of empowerment. As an advocate of eradicating gender based violence, she gives recommendations and some signs we need to look out for.
Methylene blue is one of the most commonly used dyes in several industries. This causes an alarming rate of dye-containing effluents discharged into the environment, affecting humans and the aquatic ecosystem that comes in contact with these pollutants. This study investigated P. stratiotes L. and S. molesta D.S. Mitch. in decolorizing methylene blue (MB). The plants were exposed to four treatments: 10 mg/L, 25 mg/L, 50 mg/L, 100 mg/L for 48 hours. The dye decolorization, pH, and the final relative growth rate of the plants were observed. Samples were extracted at 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 24, and 48 hours to determine its absorbance value at 670 nm. After 48 hours, it was determined that S. molesta D.S. Mitch. decolorized 97.8% of MB at pH 6.4 in a ten mg/L MB solution than P. stratiotes L., removing 80.9% at pH 6.5 of MB in the same treatment solution. However, neither plant sample can grow under increasing concentrations of MB, substantiating the damaging attributes of MB to the environment. Furthermore, S. molesta D.S. Mitch. was used to determine its dye decolorization potential when subjected to MB-contaminated synthetic wastewater (SWW). Results showed that S. molesta D.S. Mitch. decolorized 58.5% of MB at pH 8.5 in ten mg/L of SWW. In addition, its COD was also determined in all SWW samples of S. molesta D.S. Mitch., which was found to exceed the required value of 60-100 mg/L for wastewater discharge pursuant to the DENR DAO 2016-08. This study determined that P. stratiotes L. and S. molesta D.S. Mitch. have phytoremediation potential in decolorizing MB, which works best under low concentrations and suitable conditions.
Keywords: Wastewater, Relative Growth Rate, Absorbance, Chemical Oxygen Demand ---
Connect with the authors:
Mark Andrei L. Arjona
FB: www.facebook.com/andrei.arjona Email: arjonamarkandrei@gmail.com
Marianne Dawn C. Dionson
FB: facebook.com/dawn.dionson/ Email: mariannedionson@gmail.com
Wissel Sam Brondial
FB:facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077275565166 Email: wisselsam.brondial@bicol-u.edu.ph
"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
In this advocacy-driven episode, Renan shares his passion for political science and being involved in projects and groups that encourage youth involvement in politics. He talks about what motivates him to be involved, while giving himself enough space to explore future endeavors.
Learn more about Renan's affiliations here: Rotaract Club of Malabon Pioneer: https://www.facebook.com/rotaractmalpio FEU Political Science Society: https://www.facebook.com/feupoliticalsciencesociety
"The shattering of a heart when being broken is the loudest quiet ever." - Caroll Bryant
In this heartfelt episode, Lovan discusses her insights about her more recent encounter with heartache and heartbreak. After giving an overview about how her journey so far, she also shares excitement about the future. Lastly, we highlight the importance of what we considered as word of the year.
Check out Lovan's colorful feed via Instagram, @lovanillaaaa.
"Photography is the beauty of life, captured." - Tara Chisholm
In this episode, CJ shares how he views the world as a photographer. He also talks about his favorite photos and lets us in about his work process. While we are regretful about not seeing a recent exhibit that featured his work, we are looking forward to his next projects.
Connect with CJ here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ceejay.vizualsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceejay.vizuals/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ceejayvizualsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceejayvizuals
"Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees." - B.K.S. Iyengar
In this relaxing episode, ate Shiloh talks about her journey as a yoga teacher. A level of her vulnerability is expressed as she shares the primary reason why she tried yoga and how yoga helped her. She also enlightens us with some benefits of yoga. I feel like I'm more interested to enroll in a yoga class because of her insights.
Learn more about Mindful Yoga School: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1000871398715754&set=a.491273536342212
"What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches." - Karl Menninger
In this shorter than usual episode, ate Jesan talks about the shift she experienced when she returned to the country after working abroad for six years. She also shares about the importance of patience while traveling her career path. Despite not knowing what's next in the career front, we celebrate her wins!
"And suddenly you just know…It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings." — Meister Ekhart
In this episode, Bryann talks about starting a life in Singapore. He also shares the coping strategies that helped him adjust when he moved abroad. We also experience a level of nostalgia as we reflect on where we've been and where we are now.
I hope his offer to treat us to chicken rice will still be available even years from now :)
"A different language is a different vision of life." - Federico Fellini
In this episode, Klein Palma gives us a sneak peek of her life in a different country, especially her journey of learning a new language. She shares personal challenges she encountered and the coping strategies that assist her in adjusting to a different place, language, and culture.
"Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost." - Erol Ozan
In this dynamic discussion, Bry David, one of my former students who is now a Registered Psychometrician and a teacher, shares pieces of his mental health journey. He highlights a few misconceptions other people have about psychology majors, and also gives a good insight about a crucial skill that psychology graduates should have, especially when they target to become mental health professionals.
Check out Bry's Facebook page, Keep Moving Forward PH (https://www.facebook.com/keepmovingforward2600)
Learn more about Project Wow here, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559025340812
"Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world." - Howard Zinn
In this episode, Del, a recent senior high school graduate, shares his experiences as a student leader. We go down memory lane as he narrates the challenge that molded his character as a student leader. His humility in acknowledging the things he can improve on was also refreshing to hear.
Learn more about an organization that Del volunteers for, Set Forth via their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/setforth.ph).
"I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” — Carl Jung
In this episode, Ms. Lourra Mae shares her insights about how Carl Jung's concepts, the shadow and self, contribute to the journey of becoming who we are. Although this episode mentions a little jargon, we do our best to integrate Jung's concepts to how Filipinos can have better experiences of discovering (and rediscovering) their authentic selves.
Join the free webinars organized and facilitated by Ms. Lourra at Psych Sessions with Lourra May(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558809036915&mibextid=ZbWKwL)
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin
In this episode, Jela Gayao, shares some of her insights as a decade-long financial adviser. We talk about the stigma related to investing and the common concerns she hears from clients. We also discuss the impact of financial literacy to mental health, including the importance of learning how to budget your own money.
Are you interested to be a financial adviser? Maybe you're interested to learn more about how a financial adviser can help you in your personal financial goals? Send an email to ate Jela at jelagayao@gmail.com.
Abstract: This moderation analysis described the compassionate experiences of Filipino students and identified the relationship of self-compassion and compassion for others, specifying the effect of collectivism on this link. Results showed that Filipino students exhibit moderate self-compassion, mirroring their efforts to care for themselves but at times, struggling to do so. They were also found to be highly compassionate to others aligning with their high concern for others and group-oriented mindset. Correlational analysis revealed that self-compassion is positively associated with compassion for others (r = 0.41, N = 367) but collectivism did not moderate their relationship. However, further exploration found that horizontal collectivism, a pattern of collectivism, amplified the relationship between both (B = 0.32, p < .001). In essence, the study shows how any care for the self extends to others with this effect strengthening if Filipino students strive for harmony and acceptance based on equality instead of authority.
Keywords: self-compassion; compassion for others; collectivism; moderation analysis
"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." - Oprah Winfrey
In this episode, RJ, a registered medical technologist, shares how he discovered that he is a multipassionate. He also talks about the advantages and challenges of having multiple passions, and how these passions helped his mental health. We share our insights about our passions that we have difficulty 'selling' or attaching a price tag too.
To learn more about RJ's workplace and what they do, visit their website, philtbsociety.org.