Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez

There's a story Jennie Ma didn't know about her own family history until she was an adult. During World War II, her grandmother was one of several women lined up on their knees on a rooftop in Hong Kong, soldiers aiming guns at them, seconds from execution. She was pregnant. For reasons no one ever explained, the soldiers were called away. That unborn child grew up to build a small empire and rais...

When we wake up in the morning, one of the first things we do is look in the mirror. We see our face. And our face tells us a lot. It can tell us how we are doing, how much stress we are under, and sometimes, what is changing before we are even ready to understand it. That was part of Jeannie Joshi's experience. When Jeannie looked in the mirror, she began to notice that something was different. A...

This episode is not a fitness pep talk. It is a conversation about what happens when life corners you and you realize your body is not a given. Peter walks through the moment he knew something was off, the brutal slide into treatment, and the slow rebuild that started with one small lap and a willingness to be patient. We also talk about the kind of clarity that shows up when you have been close t...

Reverend Emily Bruce, the minister of First Parish Church in Kingston, Massachusetts. Her unexpected journey into ministry is explored, detailing her transition from a career in New York City theater to her rediscovery of faith and belief in God, revealing the experiences that fostered her return to spirituality. The episode examines how her theatrical background, with its emphasis on storytelling...

Wen Chi Little Owl is a shaman with a rebellious spirit with a background in avant-garde art, music, and healing. From her early years in conservative Taiwan to her wild artistic explorations in New York City, Wen Chi shares how she evolved from a punk rock performer to a healer and spiritual guide. Wen Chi recounts her early fascination with breaking boundaries, leading her to study fashion in Ne...

In this episode of Invisible Culture, Gaemer Gutierrez begins his interview with Mike Doyle by recounting one of the most humbling experiences of his life—dealing with kidney stones. The experience was both miserable and unexpectedly humorous. In the end, it became a reflection on endurance, resilience, and the ways people navigate both expected and unforeseen challenges. That's why his conversati...

This season, you join Gaemer Gutierrez in exploring something that touches us all: healing. Because let's be real—aren't you healing from something? Maybe it's a physical injury, emotional trauma, or even just the weight of the world. No matter what it looks like, healing is a universal thread that connects us all.

Dr. Beth Leilani Mercado talks about adjusting to a new life in America and her long road to recovery after suffering a stroke. Her life reads like a best selling novel. She was born into poverty, began a thriving career, endured an emotionally destructive marriage, embarked on a spiritual journey, and suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed when she was only 42. Her recovery back to health was...

Dr. Beth Leilani Mercado's life reads like a best selling novel. She was born into poverty, began a thriving career, endured an emotionally destructive marriage, embarked on a spiritual journey, and suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed when she was only 42. Her recovery back to health was long and arduous but, she triumphantly earned a doctorate degree in psychology and followed it up by writ...

Nicole Ponseca explains the fundamentals of Filipino cuisine and talks about one of her life's most memorable adventures. As part of doing research for her book, she traveled extensively through parts of the Philippines that even most Filipinos have never visited. Photograph by Marts Romero.

Nicole Ponseca is one of the pioneers of Filipino cuisine in New York City. She's opened 2 highly acclaimed restaurants, Maharlika and Jeepney and recently published a cookbook that was a James Beard Award finalist. She talks about her mission to put Filipino food on the map.

The global pandemic continues and you may be asking yourself, "What does all this mean?" Within the Astrological community, there is an enormous buzz about what they are calling a "Pluto, Saturn Conjunction in Capricorn." This is having a huge impact on organizations, leadership, and individuals. In Evolutionary Astrology, this is a huge opportunity for transformation and growth. In part 2 of my i...

This is a pause on the usual interview for season 1 to do a special 2 part episode. In this episode, Gaemer sits down with his wife, Yumin, who is a psychotherapist. They talk about the importance of self care and she provides ideas on how people can take care of themselves during this very stressful time.

Antonio Enriquez was the eldest grandson of a large, wealthy family. He reveals what happened when most of them left for America.

Maria Johnson tells her story about coming to America in 1971. The voyage to a new life took her away from her parents along with the security of 5 brothers. What happens next is truly heartwarming.

Fenella Mallari tells her incredible story about being born into a state of chaos, family tragedy, and seeing Japanese planes conducting bomb runs in Manila as World War 2 began.

Joe Gutierrez still gets moved when he tells the story about a racist incident in the 6th grade. It inspired him to become a weightlifter, a varsity wrestler, and a black belt in martial arts. He also talks about the extraordinary experience of adopting his daughter.

Ruth Hafoka talks about the cultural differences she found as a young immigrant and how a tragic event changed her forever. Don't forget to subscribe!

Gaemer Gutierrez talks about the inspiration behind Invisible Culture and introduces Season 1, titled "The Filipinos." Don't forget to subscribe!