Chasing Rx Podcast

Most Filipinos trying to get in shape think it’s all about grinding harder in the gym. But here’s the truth: your results are built in the gym… and revealed in the kitchen, in your sleep, and in how you manage your stress. In this episode, I share my own story—how I used to train like crazy, follow every program, and still hit a wall because I was ignoring the other 23 hours of the day. I’ll walk...

In this final episode of the series, I unpack how I shifted from proving myself to serving others — and how that’s where I found my true purpose. From the grind of med school to burnout and rage, to being reborn through honesty, simplicity, and stillness. I share the books, philosophies, and daily practices that reshaped my life. This is for the overachievers, the burned-out, the lost — the ones w...

In this raw and deeply personal episode, I take you through my own breaking point. For years, I was caught in the loop of hustle culture — from med school to residency, from late nights to early rounds, always trying to prove myself. I was trapped in performance, drowning in materialism, lost in rage, and my relationships were collapsing. The grind had me… until it broke me. What woke me up was a...

I was a militant atheist—debating nonstop, cutting ties, driven by the need to prove I was right. But victory never brought peace. My turning point? My wife’s postpartum struggle—my combative mindset only made it worse. That moment hit me like a mirror: my need to be right was hurting the ones I loved most. In this episode of Chasing RX, I share how I transformed: From debate-as-weapon to listenin...

I thought I was being disciplined—but I was really just addicted to control. In this episode of Chasing RX, I open up about the dark side of my obsession with discipline—the constant push, the fear of rest, the injuries, and the burnout. I believed I had to earn my worth every day through grind, and it nearly broke me. But pain became my teacher. I learned that discipline without awareness turns i...

In this final episode of our Interior Empires series, we dive deep into the Soulset — the quiet, powerful empire within you that defines the meaning and quality of your life. Success is not just about achievement; it’s about alignment with your unique gifts, your true calling, and your purpose. It's about showing up every day — as the coach, creator, parent, doctor, and human you once needed — and...

Part 3 of the series, this time its your healthset. Your body is the vessel to experience life itself, take care of it to enjoy what its capable of.

How do you level up your game for 2025? I got you. This is a 4 part series of episodes to help you level up your game this year. Now we move on to our heartset. emotional regulation.

How do you level up your game for 2025? I got you. This is a 4 part series of episodes to help you level up your game this year. We start with building your mindset first.

Brief overview of emotions as a driving force in life. Importance of mastering emotions for self-growth, decision-making, and peace of mind.

Reflect on your current goals. Are you finishing what you start, or is it time to let go and redefine?

In a world filled with noise, tension, and uncertainty, we’re here to explore the power of cultivating a peaceful mind—a form of calm strength that enables us to navigate life’s challenges with equanimity. True peace isn’t an escape; it’s a fortress that protects us from unnecessary suffering and empowers us to live fully. We’ll break down why this mindset is so essential, the barriers that keep u...

Here are some of the most basic, non-sexy fitness concepts that most people overlook. Let's talk about them and consider giving them more attention.

Fitness industry nowadays is more confusing  than helping people. Here are some of the most overrated concepts that I've identified throughout my long years of fitness journey. These can help you filter out the bad from the right content for you.

These are my own personal mistakes during my early days of personal development, I'll share them to you and give you some insights on how to avoid or correct them whatevet the case maybe.

Motivation is fleeting, but discipline is a muscle you can train. When the two work together, you can achieve lasting success. Lets dive deep in this episode on how to differentiate motivation from discipline and how to use them both.

If you’re at rock bottom right now, start today. Take one small action. Use this as the foundation for your comeback.

There are alot of stupid mistakes that I could have done differently during my 20s. Ill share my mistakes, stories and how I was able to change them.

We always underestimate our progress and overestimate our failures in the personal development journey. Progress is not linear, and usually it takes time to see results if your goals are for the long term. I have a list of my own personal metrics on how to keep track of your progress. Listen and enjoy.

Fitness is pretty much counterintuitive for most people and they are not aware of it. Due to the age of social media, there are alot of information out there that are more confusing and misleading more than helpful. Let's find clarity.

Habits are neither good or bad, they just impact us either negatively or positively depending on how we use them. Pag usapan natin yung mga negative habits that i've identified that are hindering my progress and probably yours too.

Goals are difficult to evaluate. Giving them up or pursuing them is a difficult decision to make. Let me help you in this episode to navigate that.

We deal with people all the time, whether professional or personal. Conflicts are also common among these dealings. Ill share to you how I navigate through different types of people.

Discipline is one of the hardest things to cultivate. Its boring, non-sexy, and most people don't have what it takes to cultivate it. I'll give you some things that I do to keep my discipline in check and some of the principles I use to cultivate it on a daily basis.

I interviewed my wife in this episode. I think she can be an inspiration out there on how to balance motherhood, wife duties, running a business, being an employee, studying further, self-care and many other things. Lets hear it from her persperctive. Enjoy!