You Can Do This!

One of the most intelligent, articulate, level-headed, and kind celebrities I’ve ever worked with, award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and producer Karylle shares her experiences, insights and wisdom on seeing the good in everyone, avoiding comparing ourselves with others, redefining success, healing from heartbreak, why forgiveness is essential, finding the Mr. Right at the right time, and...

Get it all off your chest and do a brain dump on paper or screen regularly and watch your mental health improve. A journaling practice can help you clear your mind, process your thoughts and emotions, and regain your sense of control and well-being. Writer, editor, yoga teacher, mental illness and breast cancer survivor Alya Honasan shares the process that has helped her get through her own strugg...

Feeling uninspired and unproductive in these chaotic times? As we all languish in a world turned upside down, it’s easy to get paralyzed by uncertainty and adversity. Merlee Jayme, international award-winning Chief Creative Officer of Dentsu Asia Pacific and  author of Everyone Can Be Creative, shows us the tools we need to crisis-proof our creativity so we stay innovative and motivated no ma...

Life’s just too short to be trapped in the vicious cycle of starving and bingeing and torturing ourselves to attain the “perfect” body. Anti-Diet Culture advocate Jo Sebastian, a registered nutritionist & dietitian, reveals a kinder, saner, and sustainable way to be physically and mentally fit, healthy, and happy. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and...

As a film student in UP, her only dream was to direct rom-coms. Not only did she achieve that, she changed their tired old template and gave audiences what they didn’t know they wanted—and became the Queen of Rom-coms. Her latest opus, the Netflix hit Fan Girl was both a commercial and critical success. The game-changing, award-winning, and box-office-hit director, writer, producer reveals the str...

As we continue to lose more and more loved ones as the pandemic rages on, learning how to grieve well is an essential life skill that can save our sanity. “You have to sit with your grief, but it gets better, and there will come a time when you’ll have more happy days than sad ones,” says grief coach Cathy Sanchez Babao, who is certified in the Grief Recovery Method and is the author of Between Lo...

Life is short, so don’t just leave a legacy—live it! Focus on what you want to be known for right now—don’t wait until you are gone. The late great beloved photographer who touched so many lives with his creativity, kindness, generosity, humility, and humor said in this interview, “My legacy is when I make one life better after they talk to me,” and not his achievements, despite being an artistic...

How many times have we passed up on great opportunities because we felt unworthy and were debilitated by crippling self-doubt? Ever dream about how much more we could accomplish if only we believed in ourselves? We are not alone—even uber-achievers like Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Meryl Streep have Impostor Syndrome, and yet they continue to grapple with it despite their success. MindNation writer...

Self-loathing almost always stems from childhood, and that early, Robert hated himself for being gay and was suicidal. Getting cancer in 2016 made him realize, “If I’m dying soon, no rush to kill myself! I’m going to love every bit of myself and have the best time of my life.”  Life-changing inspiration from the iconic artist, educator, and Papemelroti co-founder on how to get out of a rut, m...

He was the butt of racist “Bumbay” jokes as a bullied kid in school, but he has since turned those jokes into trademark spiels and part of his repertoire as one of the most in-demand emcees in the country. He’s hosted over 3,000 events and is booked for weddings four years in advance, and yet has pivoted his career successfully in response to Pandemic times. Listen and learn about love, life, and...

Even if this self-love, body positivity, and mental health advocate has struggled with the intense pressure to be perfect and the fear of judgment of the public and the entertainment industry, her biggest wish is for all girls and women to feel that they are enough. Myrza chats with the award-winning actress, TV host and COVID-19 survivor about how she has never lost hope despite having experience...

The trauma from being bullied as a child for being "fat, ugly, and adopted" led her to a calling that grew into a beauty empire. But the road to success was paved with obstacles—ridicule and derision from her contemporaries when she dared to do things differently, and scandals and controversies exposing intimate details of her private life for public consumption. Vicki reveals her most difficult c...

Her award-winning career has lasted 24 years, but success, fame and money were never the motivation for actress, director, producer, and composer Alessandra de Rossi of Netflix’s My Amanda. Since she was 13, she says, “my only goal was to act.” She carefully chose only roles and films that would bring out her best and refused to play the showbiz game that could have catapulted her to stardom long...

Would you believe that before Pia embarked on her quest for Universal domination, she was once a Yes woman and a people pleaser? “I lost my voice in a previous relationship and didn't like the person I was becoming. I was bursting with ideas and ambition but felt like my wings were clipped, like I couldn't do anything about it.” Even after Miss Universe, it took her a while before she felt comfort...

Myrza Sison helps you figure out how to detect your latent passions so you can unlock them for creativity and success. Plus key questions to ask yourself to help you pinpoint hidden interests and inclinations that could turn into your passion, profit, or even your calling! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the officia...

Whether you’re looking for love or are unsure of the love you have, relationship coach, counselor, and life skills and conflict resolution trainer Aileen Santos gives not just hope but very practical solutions. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the...

Myrza shares what she's learned about life and breaks it down into 10 steps anyone can follow to create the life of their dreams. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the network. Any content provided by the people on...

The lowdown on how to appreciate and harness singlehood towards fulfillment and joy from life coach Kimi Lu, author of Masturdating: An Intentional Guide to Celebrate Life. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the netw...

Myrza gives you 10 practical steps to help you overcome your fear so you can be more bold and brave about experiencing all the great things life has to offer! DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the network. Any conte...

Remember when all we ever wished for was to work from home? Who knew it would bring on a whole new set of problems? Malou Trenas Del Castillo , career coach, licensed psychologist, and author of The Career Road Map identifies the most common struggles and their most viable solutions DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect t...

Ever say automatically, "Wala tayong magagawa," "Ano na lang ang sasabihin nila?" or "Sana..." Myrza names 10 self-defeating Pinoy expressions that are holding us back and that we should stop saying in order to have the positive and pro-active mindset we need to attain our goals. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the...

Want or need to change careers? Here’s the lowdown on translating your job and existing skills to new business opportunities to grow with the changing times from Carla Manas, a Leadership Growth and Success Coach, Master Certified Coach Trainer, and founder of Leadership Mind Mastery. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect...

Myrza Sison shares secrets, tips, and stories drawn from her own experience about overcoming shyness and becoming more confident so you can EPAL: Enable the Pursuit of An exciting Life. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other program...

Even the strongest and most independent of women are struggling to keep mentally and emotionally healthy these days. Licensed and registered psychologist Gisa Paredes says that like her, we can use this hiatus away from the world to learn how to really sit with who we are and learn to love our own company, so we can own our power and thrive under any circumstances. Gisa is the founder of Healing M...

It's 2021. Is your message to your body/yourself, "Bahala na si Batman?" or "Ako'ng Bahala Sa Iyo!" How many of us can confidently say that as responsible adults, we are truly in charge of our bodies, our health, and their impact on our lives and our future—and are not just leaving it all to chance? Ami Evangelista Swanepoel, the director of Roots of Health, a non-profit organization empowering th...