Sa Labas ng Classroom (Outside the Classroom)

"Love isn't something natural. Rather it requires discipline, concentration, patience, faith, and the overcoming of narcissism. It isn't a feeling, it is a practice." - Erich Fromm In this episode, Ish Navarro shares her insights about Erich Fromm's Art of Loving. She elaborates how Erich Fromm defines love, then initiates a palpable reflection about the way Filipinos express...

Abstract: Throughout the years, various studies have been conducted exploring families’ response to having gay children around the world with different cultures and sets of beliefs. However, little research has been conducted to explore the responses of the people in the Cordilleras, specifically Igorot families. This paper derives from an in-depth study of Igorot families' responses to having...

"In order to build a rewarding employee experience, you need to understand what matters most to people." - Julie Bevacqua In this episode, Jaimee Caldona-Ang, an HR practitioner with a decade of experience shares her insights about the field and the area of human resource that she finds the most joy in. She also reflects on memorable experiences, and gives aspiring HR professionals relat...

"Student leaders need to put their personal agendas aside." - Kevin Ward In this episode, Sherwin Ocampo reminisces his experiences as a former student leader. He shares how these experiences became pillars of his transition to a working adult. Aside from looking back at his college life, he encourages a shift in perspective towards dancing. I am definitely intrigued about the way he tea...

"The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus." - Bruce Lee In this episode, one of my former students, Renan Ignacio, talks about the things that helped him passed the Board Licensure Exam for Psychometricians. He reiterated the importance of consistency and how the support of his loved ones fueled his motivation especially when the exam was drawing near. My heart is...

"Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed or possessed." - Dale Carnegie Disclaimer: This episode mentions themes related to dark experiences and the risk of being traumatized. With 4 years worth of stories and learning, Hello, Mirai talks about her favorite moments related to her job as a mental health service provider and how the pandemic affected their project and the men...

"There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives." - Audre Lorde In this episode, ate Loffy talks about the relevance of intersectionality and how everything is political , including mental health. She gives examples about how politics is embedded in how we identify and describe ourselves, and how we can also redefine the political sphere in ou...

"If your compassion doesn't include yourself, it is incomplete." - Jack Kornfield In this episode, Rennyvonne Fae Ledesma shares her insights about the importance of taking care of oneself before taking care of others. We talk about how we set boundaries as psychologists and teachers, and some signs we notice when we start to feel compassion fatigue and/or burnout. Check out her page...

"Mental health problems don't define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain." -Matt Haig Disclaimer: The episode contains themes related to suicidality. The episode also includes an unpleasant experience of the guest with a mental health professional.  In support of the National Suicide Prevention Week (September 9-...

"What a teacher is, is more important than what he teaches." -Karl Meninger Disclaimer: The episode contains themes related to depression, suicidality, difficult emotions, and Cordilleran cultural context (ie. language, practices).  In support of the National Suicide Prevention Week (September 9-13) in the Philippines, Sa Labas ng Classroom will feature episodes that shed light about suicidal...

Ang Patawad (forgiveness) ay ang pagpapalaya ng negatibong damdamin o kaisipan na nagreresulta sa pagtanggap sa bagay na nangyari na. Ito ay katulad ng pagpapawalang-sala, pagpapakita ng habag, at paglalayon na maiwasto ang kamaliang nagawa. Sa pamamagitan nito, nabibigyan ang taong nagpatawad ng pagkakataon na makawala mula sa galit at mapaghiganting hangarin, at ang taong pinatawad ng pagkakatao...

"To give life a meaning, one must have a purpose larger than self." - Will Durant In this meaningful episode, The Hijabi Coach, Faye Detuyatu Kho openly shares about how her experience changed the way she views her purpose in life. With her passion to empower women, especially Muslim women, coach Faye differentiated living and existence and highlighted the importance of aligning with one...

"The weak make others feel inferior. The strong make others feel equal." - Maxime Lagace In another inspiring and insightful episode, I learn a lot from sir Junix Delos Santos, as he defines and dispels some myths about the SOGIESC construct. He gives practical examples of how gender discrimination exists in our current society. Going beyond the examples, he mentions and briefly discusses technica...

"Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought." - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Disclaimer: This episode contains themes related to grief, fear of blood, VAWC, and gender inequality. This episode also briefly mentions suicide attempts as part of a response included in a research. This episode was recorded last year, and some of the projects mentioned by the gue...

Disclaimer: This episode mentions rape as part of the context of one of the guest's answers regarding the host's question about possible research topics the researchers are interested in.  --- Exploring Filipino therapists’ experiences on vagueness in online cognitive behavioral therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic Abstract: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has urged healthcare services...

"Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness." -Brene Brown Disclaimer: This episode contains themes related to suicidality. 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...

In the continuation of my conversation with Antonia and Rubertha, they share some details about their research journey. They also talk about how their thesis experience affected their career goals.  Disclaimer: The episode discusses suicidality. In support of the National Suicide Prevention Week (September 9-13) in the Philippines, Sa Labas ng Classroom will feature episodes that shed light a...

In support of the National Suicide Prevention Week (September 9-13) in the Philippines, Sa Labas ng Classroom will feature episodes that shed light about suicidality. 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,...

Disclaimer: The episode mentions broken family, parenthood, and relationships. Also, portions of the episode contain background noises. "Life is full of positive and negative experiences, but the quality of one's life will always depend on the ones that dominate one's focus the most."  - Edmond Mbiaka As a returning guest, James Casino initiates a conversation about how we can turn a negative...

Hi everyone! I'm looking for participants for a research I am working on. Title: Sa Labas ng Classroom: Mga Kontribusyon ng Podcast sa Konsepto ng mga Tagapakinig tungkol sa Kalusugang Pangkaisipan (Outside the Classroom: The Contributions of the Podcast to the Listeners’ Concepts about Mental Health) Requirements: - Filipino - Must have listened to one or more episodes of the Sa Labas ng Classroo...

"Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long." - Michael Gungor After being inspired by the news that her art has been featured in the Flowery Lingerie exhibit of Gallery IYN in Osaka, Japan, I invited Priscilla Dayandante to record a podcast episode. As the genuine artist that she is, she suggested that we talk about pursuing passions and creative burnout. So, here we a...

Disclaimer: Portions of the episode contain background noises "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest achievement." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Continuing the previous episode, Wym, Rebecca, Laisa and Paul answer my random question that transformed our conversation to a job interview and maybe even, a beauty pageant. Jokes aside, I feel proud to he...

Disclaimer: This episode mentions discrimination and stereotyping. Portions of the episode vary in volume. "Every new experience brings its own maturity and a greater clarity of vision." - Indira Gandhi Months later, the conversation with some of my former students finally comes to light. Let's listen to Wymberly Lumpias, Rebecca Billao, Laisa Berato, and Paul Jacalan as they share their experienc...

Disclaimer: This episode mentions self-harm, depression, difficult emotions, and other mental health jargon. Portions of the episode vary in volume. "Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step." - Mariska Hargitay In the second installment of our conversation, ate Daryl "Danae" Gallardo-Espelita, talks about how bipolar disorder affects her experience of impulsive decisions, memo...

Disclaimer: This episode mentions self-harm, difficult emotions, and other mental health jargon. Portions of the episode may include barking of dogs and other noises. "I have had manic-depressive illness, also knows as bipolar disorder, since I was 18 years old. It is an illness that ensures that those who have it will experience a frightening, chaotic and emotional ride. It is not a gentle or eas...