Michael Pana

Pinoy Patriarch Project

Formerly known as the Bayani Warrior Podcast, the Pinoy Patriarch Project is a movement for Filipino and Filipino-American men who aim to be better husbands, fathers, business owners, and leaders. We interview Pinoy leaders, creators, and influencers who exemplify strength, courage, grit, and compassion.

Author

Michael Pana

Category

Education

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Latest episode

May 16, 2025

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Episodes

Finish Strong Friday: Harnessing Emotion VS Repressing Emotion 16.01.2021

In this podcast I discuss the importance of harnessing emotion instead of repressing or ignoring it.

Mindset Monday: The Missing Link for Men 11.01.2021

In today’s episode, I talk about the most overlooked aspect of growing as a man.

Finish-Strong Friday: Band Aids Vs Surgery 08.01.2021

In this episode I talk about the concept of Band Aids VS Surgery, and how our country and our souls need to heal properly in order to move forward.

Mindset Monday: Stand Your Ground 04.01.2021

The “Stand Your Ground” law has garnered attention in the last few years. In this episode I discuss the concept of Standing Your Ground, and how it applies to all aspects of your life.

Finish Strong Friday: Be More Capable in 2021 01.01.2021

As we ring in the New Year, we need to not just create resolutions, but also become more capable individuals.

Mindset Monday: Get Away from the Artificial 28.12.2020

In today’s episode I discuss the importance of embracing reality, and pushing away artificiality as much as possible.

Finish-Strong Friday: Christmas is NOT Meant to Be Perfect 26.12.2020

In this special Podcast, I discuss why Christmas is far from perfect...and why that’s okay.

Mindset Monday: Go Hard this Holiday Season 21.12.2020

In this episode I discuss why we need to go harder than ever as we move into the holidays.

Finish-Strong Friday: Why Asian-American Men Are Not Viewed as Masculine 18.12.2020

In this episode, I discuss why Asian-American men are not viewed as masculine, and I cover 3 areas in which Asian-American men can level up to be stronger and more capable men.

Mindset Monday: Is Traditional Masculinity a Threat? 14.12.2020

In this episode I discuss an encounter I had online with a childhood friend, and I try to answer the question of whether or not Traditional Masculinity is a threat or not.

Finish-Strong Friday: Why 2020 is STILL the Year of Vision 11.12.2020

In this podcast I explain why 2020, despite it’s challenges, still gave us a clear vision of what is important.

Mindset Monday: Stay Calm and Fluid 07.12.2020

The martial arts goes beyond fighting. The principles taught in martial arts apply to every aspect of life. In this episode I discuss two principles that apply to pretty much everyone.

Finish-Strong Friday: Why the Bad Times Make the Good Times Better 04.12.2020

In this episode, I discuss failure and struggle, how I went through them, how I overcame them, and why failure and struggle is important for our growth and gratitude.

Mindset Monday: Embrace Discomfort 30.11.2020

As we come off the Thanksgiving break, it’s time for us to get back to work. In this episode I discuss the value of discomfort and why we need to get back after it.

Finish-Strong Friday: Becoming More Peaceful by Learning Violence 27.11.2020

It may seem paradoxical, but learning how to be more capable and more violent actually makes you more loving, peaceful, and compassionate. In this episode I discuss this in detail.

Mindset Monday: Four Years of Fatherhood 24.11.2020

Today is my son’s 4th birthday, and today I wanted to share some of my thoughts after being a Dad.

Finish-Strong Friday: True Men Are Protectors 20.11.2020

In this episode I discuss the importance of men being protectors, and the various ways this can be developed.

Mindset Monday: Have the Vision for the Lifestyle You Want 16.11.2020

Before making goals, it’s important to know first the lifestyle we aim to live. In this episode I go into this point in more detail.

Finish Strong Friday: How to Fortify Yourself Against Burnout 13.11.2020

So many Men experience burnout. In this podcast I discuss what burnout is, how to recognize the signs of burnout, and what to do to fortify yourself against burnout.

Mindset Monday: You Are Called to PRESIDE 09.11.2020

With the Presidential Election, many people are putting a lot of their energy into who sits in the Oval Office. However, in this episode I explain why all of us are PRESIDEnts in our lives.

Finish-Strong Friday: We Are All Privileged 06.11.2020

A few days ago, I encountered a critic who told me that the only reason why I can discuss harmony and humanity in the midst of this election season is because of my “privilege”. In this episode, I discuss what privilege means to me, and how we are all people of great privilege if we just open our eyes.

Mindset Monday: Cobra Kai & The Importance of Fatherhood 02.11.2020

The hit TV show Cobra Kai has taken the world by storm. However, the lessons on fatherhood gleaned from the show are much deeper than people realize. In this episode, I tie the Cobra Kai story to the importance of fatherhood.

Finish Strong Friday: My Duty as a Filipino-American 30.10.2020

As we close out Filipino American History Month, I want to discuss what I believe is my duty as a Filipino American.

Mindset Monday: The Corn Maze Mindset 26.10.2020

I went through a Corn Maze for the first time ever, and realized how similar life can be to navigating a maze.

Finish Strong Friday: Marriage as a Filipino American and FMA Teacher 23.10.2020

I came across an internet thread discussing how FMA teachers and Fil-Am men as a whole struggle in marriage. In this episode I explain why marriage is powerful, how I failed to show up in my married life, and how I learned from those experiences...which made me better as a husband, father, fighter, and teacher.

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