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: Stand Guard at the Door of Your Mind 24.07.2020

This world is filled with things that are trying to invade our minds with negativity. It’s up to us as to what we choose to fill our minds with, and who we choose to surround ourselves with.

Warrior Wednesday Interview: Dying Is Easy, So Keep On Fighting (Battling Cancer) 22.07.2020

In today’s episode I sit down with Nat Amaratana who shares his story with his battle with cancer. We discuss fitness, the Warrior Mindset, and how to overcome and push through the odds.

Mindset Monday: Be Resourceful 20.07.2020

You won’t always have the things you need to train or accomplish a goal. However it is when you lack the resources that you need to become resourceful.

Finish-Strong Friday: It’s the Little Things 17.07.2020

If you’re like me, you get very caught up on ambitions and goals, and neglect the little things. However, as I step into 5 years of marriage, I’m learning how the little things help accomplish the big things.

Mindset Monday: We Are Blessed to Be Breathing 13.07.2020

I just left the viewing and funeral service of one of my Kickstart Kids, and in this episode I discuss the value of perspective. No matter how hard life is, we are Blessed to live another day.

Finish Strong Friday: Choose Your Battle, and Choose it WISELY 10.07.2020

In this episode I discuss why all men have a battle to fight, and why it’s even more important to choose the RIGHT battle to fight.

Mindset Monday: What Matters to You? 06.07.2020

It’s a seemingly easy question, but in reality, it is a challenging one. Once we know what matters, things become less hectic and strikingly clear.

Finish Strong Friday: Give Thanks in These Times 03.07.2020

In this episode, I explain why it’s so important to give thanks, and how powerful gratitude is in these times.

Mindset Monday: Fix Your Focus 29.06.2020

These days it’s very, very easy to fall into worry and dread. However, I am realizing that it is in our ability to fix our focus that we have great ability to adjust our actions and our behaviors. In this episode, I discuss why fixing our focus is so important, and what we can do to fix that focus in our own life.

Finish-Strong Friday: Asian-American Masculinity 26.06.2020

This past week, an Asian-American guy online took issue with my thoughts about masculinity as an Asian-American man. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts regarding his points, and why Asian-American men are called to be attractive, to achieve greatness, confidence, and success regardless of what the naysayers tell them.

Mindset Monday: Stop Chasing Comfort 22.06.2020

If we want to be great at anything, or if we want to achieve anything, we must stop embracing comfort. Instead, we need to instill discomfort in our lives in order to build character, which can build greatness.

Finish Strong Friday: Dr. Jose Rizal and The Quest to Be Well-Rounded 19.06.2020

This episode is recorded on the birthday of one of my personal heroes, Dr. Jose Rizal, the National Hero of the Philippines. He was an example of well-roundedness and versatility, and I’ve always tried to emulate his example. However, I have also come to recognize my inadequacies when it comes to being well-rounded in all aspects. But it’s the journey, not the destination, when it comes to truly b...

Mindset Monday: The 3 Martial Arts Law Enforcement Officers Should Learn 15.06.2020

There is a lot of talk regarding proper training of law enforcement. In this episode, I outline the three systems I feel all law enforcement officers should learn to make themselves, and their communities, safer.

Finish Strong Friday: Gaining Independence from Victimhood 12.06.2020

Today is Philippine Independence Day, and in today’s episode I discuss the importance of turning away from victimhood and embracing Warrior hood.

Mindset Monday: Stop Arguing On Social Media and Speak in Person 08.06.2020

Everyone is an expert on social media nowadays. Social Media has made the world smaller and connected us all around the world, but it has also divided us as well. In today’s episode, I explain the importance of speaking to others in person to better understand where you stand on the issues, as well as to understand their position better.

Finish-Strong Friday: If You Want to Change the World, Start With Your Family 05.06.2020

Everyone wants change in the world. However, change starts at home. In this episode I explain why.

Mindset Monday: How My Filipino Dad Handled Racism (And What I Learned From It) 01.06.2020

When I was a kid, there is one instance that sticks out in my head as the way to handle racism. In this episode I explain what I learned from an instance in which my Dad and I experienced racial prejudice and what we can take away from it.

Finish Strong Friday: George Floyd and the Path to Justice 29.05.2020

In this episode I tackle the situation surrounding the murder of George Floyd. I have many students asking me about what I feel about this situation, and I wanted to explain my take on it on today’s episode. My goal is not just to articulate my thoughts on the matter, but also come to a point where we can all unite and hopefully agree on in these divisive times.

Warrior Wednesday Interview: Dr. Dante Paredes on Covid-19 27.05.2020

In today’s episode I sit down with my longtime student and brother in Bayani Warrior Martial Arts and Atienza Kali, Dante Paredes. Today, we sit down and discuss Covid-19, and delve into different topics regarding the pandemic, including: What will a Second Wave look like? Do Masks really work, and are they even necessary? What are some things we can do in our fitness to strengthen our body agains...

Mindset Monday: Post Murph-Thoughts (Memorial Day as a Filipino-American) 25.05.2020

Today we honor those who sacrificed their lives in service to our nation. As a Filipino-American who is the child of Filipino immigrants, I am beginning to see and understand the importance of this day.

Finish Strong Friday: Unpack Your Baggage 22.05.2020

All of us have things from our past that we are holding onto, and unless we come to grips with those issues and unpack them ourselves, it’ll be hard for us to move forward. In today’s episode I discuss why unpacking our own baggage is so important, and what it may take to do so.

Mindset Monday: Do What You Can, With What You Have 18.05.2020

This virus has forced many of us to make big changes in our lifestyles. Many of us cannot do all the things we wish we could. However, today I want to emphasize that we simply must do the best with what we have. Instead of complaining about what we can’t do, let’s focus on what we CAN do.

Finish Strong Friday: How to Handle Overwhelm 15.05.2020

These days, it is hard to draw the line between home-life and work-life. It’s important for us to recognize overwhelm, and how to deal with it in a productive and healthy way.

Mindset Monday: Worrier VS Warrior (Choose One) 11.05.2020

In this episode I tackle a topic that I have always had a tough time with: Worrying. It is easy, and even understandable, for us to worry in these times. However, it’s important for us to embrace a Warrior Mindset as opposed to a worrying mindset.

Finish-Strong Friday: 3 Movies That Fathers Need to Watch With Their Sons 08.05.2020

In these past few weeks, it’s no secret that there have been times where those of us who work from home have been forced to have our kids watch TV so we can get work done. However, for my family, we have been very intentional regarding what our son watches during the handful of times in the day that he does watch TV. In this episode I discuss three movies that are streaming right now that educate...

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