Sarah's Bedtime Stories

Lately, I've been realizing that I'm getting to know myself again. There are things I used to love that I don't enjoy anymore. There are things I never liked before that I love now. And then there are parts of me that quietly found their way back. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've been discovering as I grow older. I realized that getting to know yourself doesn't happen...

Some people stay the same. Some people change. And then there are people who keep choosing to become better. This episode made me think about the kind of consistency I want in my life. Not just people who always show up, but people who stay true to who they are. The kind of people who make friendships feel safe, easy, and worth keeping. Along the way, I also realized that it's never too late t...

As I was preparing for my 30th birthday, I found myself looking back. Back to the dreams I had, the things I used to wait for, and the person I was becoming all along. In this episode, I’m sharing the best gift I gave myself for my 30th birthday. Not a party. Not a trip. But something much more personal. Something that reminded me how far Kiddo has come. This is a story about growth, healing, and...

There are days when you feel okay… and then one small thing makes you question how you see yourself again. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal part of my journey—my insecurity. It’s about learning how to slowly say no to the thoughts that make you feel less, and choosing to see yourself in a kinder way. I’m not fully there yet, but little by little, I’m learning that healing doesn’t always mea...

There are days when you feel okay… and then one small thing makes you question how you see yourself again. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal part of my journey—my insecurity. It’s about learning how to slowly say no to the thoughts that make you feel less, and choosing to see yourself in a kinder way. I’m not fully there yet, but little by little, I’m learning that healing doesn’t always mea...

In this episode, I’m sharing the first “no” I didn’t think I could do—saying no to the things that hurt my body. It’s not about strict diets or punishment, but about learning how to listen to yourself, little by little. From trying different ways to lose weight to finding what works for me, I realized that taking care of yourself can be simple. It just starts with choosing yourself every day. If y...

I’m about to turn 30… and lately, I’ve been thinking about how much has changed—and how much I’ve changed too. This episode is about learning how to say no. Not in a big or dramatic way, but slowly, quietly, and for myself. From being a people pleaser to finally choosing what feels right, I realized that growth doesn’t happen all at once. Sometimes, it starts with small decisions… even the ones we...

I felt like there are days that all look the same. You wake up, work, go home… and suddenly the week is over. Everything seems okay, but inside, you feel a little tired. A little empty. In this episode, I talk about that feeling: when you’re “okay,” but you don’t feel like yourself. And how the right people and the right moments can bring back your light. Or that version of you that you miss. If y...

Have you ever talked to someone and suddenly you’re both laughing about the same childhood memories even though you didn’t grow up together? That happened to me. One simple conversation made me feel like a kid again. In this episode, I’m bringing you back to school — to the memories that shaped us, and the little moments we didn’t know would stay forever. If you’ve ever missed the younger you… thi...

This episode is about simplicity. About finding joy in small things—like a good, uninterrupted sleep, an easy conversation, or a quiet moment under the sun. It’s about being with people who make life feel lighter, people who are simple, easy to talk to, and don’t add stress to situations. Sometimes, happiness isn’t complicated. Sometimes, the answer is rest. Or ease. Or stepping outside and notici...

I cry. I’ve always been iyakin, and for a long time, I thought that made me weak. But this episode is about realizing that sometimes, crying means you’re being true to yourself. It’s about writing stories that make you remember, creating books and podcast episodes that turn emotions into meaning, and discovering that what you once thought was your weakness can become your strength—and even your po...

I used to think good days had to be big—celebrations, achievements, and special moments. The kind that makes you really happy. But as the years passed, that idea slowly changed. In this episode of Sarah’s Bedtime Stories , I share how my good days became quieter. How happiness started to show up in simple moments—warm food, familiar routines, being at home, and feeling calm. This is a story about...

If someone asked you what you want for your birthday… would “just be there” be enough? In this episode of Sarah’s Bedtime Stories, I talk about the gift of presence—showing up for birthdays, milestones, and even ordinary days. The kind of love that doesn’t always come in words or wrapped gifts, but in being there. This is a story about friends who choose to show up. About quiet celebrations, share...

Have you ever remembered something special…but couldn’t remember how it felt anymore? In this episode of Sarah’s Bedtime Stories, I talk about missing childhood in a quiet way. The kind of missing that shows up when you watch old films, think about summer break, or remember the Kiddo you used to be. Inspired by Studio Ghibli films, I look back on kiddo summers—playing outside, watching cartoons, h...

Have you ever looked at an old photo and suddenly smiled without knowing why? In this episode of Sarah’s Bedtime Stories , I go back to old pictures, ordinary days, and the versions of me I once kept hidden. Moments I didn’t think were special back then, but later realized were proof of life—proof of how I lived, loved, and grew. This is a gentle reminder that the present is precious, even when it...

There are places we want to go back to. People we miss. Memories we still carry. In this episode of Sarah’s Bedtime Stories , I revisit my younger years—the Kiddo I used to be and the Kiddo I’m still becoming. I look back on childhood memories, simple moments, and the parts of me that shaped who I am today. Sometimes, it’s the Kiddo in me that gives me the answers I’ve been looking for. This episo...

When I was younger, I thought reunions were only for families. But as I get older, I realized… reunions also happen with friends. And sometimes, those moments feel even more special. In this episode, I share stories about seeing people who once felt like home — the friends who still feel the same, and the friends who don’t anymore. There’s joy, there’s a bit of sadness, and there’s that quiet remi...

Growing up, I always thought a “friend” simply meant someone who stayed with you in good times and bad. But as I got older, I realized there are different types of friends. Some friendships last, some don’t—and that’s something I’ve often talked about in my podcast episodes about friendship and growing up. But in this episode, something felt different. I realized how great friendship truly is. Tha...

Ever since I was young, I always wanted to keep my youthful vibe. I wanted to stay forever young. But as the years passed, I realized there will always be moments that remind you you’re growing older too. And yet, there will also be moments — or people — who remind you that you can still be Kiddo at heart. Get a copy of Finding Good Every Day here:Lazada: ⁠ https://bit.ly/3Yi5hWJ⁠ Shopee: ⁠ https:...

You know those days when everything feels slow? When nothing big happens and you start to wonder if you’re doing enough? I used to feel uneasy about them too. But I’ve learned that slow days can be good. 🌿In this episode, I talked about the good thing about slow days. Get a copy of Finding Good Every Day here: Lazada: https://bit.ly/3Yi5hWJ Shopee: https://ph.shp.ee/Mq17Mr3

Ever since I was young, I’ve always heard the word “fly” in different songs—whether local or international. As I grew older, I realized that its meaning goes deeper than I first thought. In this episode, I share how that simple word has helped me, inspired me, and taught me lessons I needed as I got older. If you’d love to hold more of my stories close, you can find them in my books Finding Good E...

There’s joy when someone makes you happy. There’s another kind of joy when you’re the reason behind their smile. But the older I get, the more I see the deeper kind of joy—being there with them, step by step, as they find their own happiness. In this episode, I realized that love feels different when it’s shared in the journey, not just in the moment. For more stories that feel like a hug, visit s...

One of life’s best gifts is friendship — having true and reliable friends. But as life goes on, you’ll realize how your priorities change. There are friendships that won’t be able to pass this, but there are also friendships that get even stronger because of it. In this episode, I’ll be sharing my stories about my friends who taught me how to keep friendships, even when our priorities started to c...

There are moments when things don’t turn out the way we expected. Sometimes we feel sad or annoyed. But there are also times when we can still make the most out of the situation. In this episode, I’m sharing stories about moments that didn’t go as planned and how I was still able to find something good in them, even when I thought I couldn’t. Grab your Finding Good Every Day copies at: 8letters we...

Have you ever felt something you just couldn't explain? Like, you're so happy—super happy—and then suddenly... you feel a little sad? It’s like joy overflowed and turned into something else. I call it, asdfghjkl feels. In this video, I’ll share the story of when that happened to me,how I dealt with it, and how I gently found my way back.