The Coconut Connection

Jade's installment of The Millionth Journey to a Healthier Me where Jade & G talk about their experiences in weight gain and loss and Jade offers some tips to finding happiness and joy, outside of the body image and numbers (recorded 11/08/2020). Some articles referenced: Stop the Shame: A Self-Love Approach to Your Health by Nicole Connor https://www.upmcmyhealthmatters.com/stop-the-shame-a-s...

G talks about how OBSESSED she is with the Karate Kid movies and Cobra Kai  series (on Netflix). Thank you for coming to G's TED TALK! G & Jade hope you are entertained! If not, definitely come back next week! LOL  Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade & G discuss how we honor our deceased, what Filipino traditions honor the dead, and the eulogy that never was...until now. (recorded 10/25/20) Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade & G talkstory (and many tangents!) about Randy Ribay's  book, Patron Saints of Nothing . We talk about Filipino identity, faith, family, and fan fiction! (recorded 10/18/2020)  This month's Filipino American History Month Spotlight: Watsonville Riots. Read more about it here.  https://eji.org/news/history-racial-injustice-filipino-farmworkers/ NEXT: COCONUT FILM CLUB:...

Jade's   The Millionth Journey to a Healthier Me . Jade &G discuss what is yo-yo dieting, our history of weight loss and gain, and what is it about diets that don't work for most! (recorded 10/11/2020) Jade refers to this article, by Christine Byrne, " 12 Reasons to Ditch the Diet. Mentality " Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coco...

Jade & G talk to Justin Henrickson about culture identity, perks and challenges of being multi-racial, and how it plays into his art process.  (recorded 10/4/2020) This week's Filipino American History Spotlight is Dr. Dawn Bohulano Mabalon (educator/activist/historian/writer). Learn all about her on our podcast and this link and this link !   https://www.kqed.org/news/11687433/...

Jade & G. talk about the Filipino Superstitions that we grew up with. We also read and retell folktales that speak to culture and traditions! (recorded 09/27/2020) October is Filipino American History Month! We highlight and spotlight Filipinos that made a difference in American history. Today we spotlight Vicki Manalo Draves , Olympian diver who won 2 gold medals! Learn about her: https://www...

Jade & G continue to talkstory about the characters of Justin Lin's film, Better Luck Tomorrow, films we fantasize about making, and introducing our first book for the Coconut Connect Book Club!! (recorded 09/20/2020) Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade and G talkstory about the themes, Model Minority Myth, and characters in the film, Justin Lin's film, Better Luck Tomorrow.  (recorded 09/20/2020) Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade & G are baaaaaack! We talk about how do you make your mornings a Miracle Morning! (recorded 09/13/2020) We also shout out these business owners we are obsessed with: Herbalaria (Lyn Pacificar), Follow the Sun Art,  Alamar Cosmetics and Kara's Cakes & Pastries (not sponsored by any of these businesses just crazy obsessed with them) !  @iamherbalaria @FollowtheSunArt @ala...

Jade & G talkstory about Season 1 of our podcast! AND....what to look forward to in Season 2 !  Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade, G, and Johnny continue the conversation with Arvie from Nightworld Podcast, and talk about processing and producing spoken word and what we can look forward to for Nightworld in the near future! (recorded 7/26/2020; please excuse the technical sound difficulties as we are recording our episodes remotely).  Check out Nightworld on  Twitter: @nightworldpod Email: nightworldpod@hvbrec...

Jade and G have a conversation with Johnny (G's husband) and Arvie, the artist from Nightworld Podcast, as they talk about their experiences about being "mixed" or biracial, its challenges, strengths, and which ethnicity they identify with (recorded 7/26/2020; please excuse the technical sound difficulties as we record remotely). Check out Nightworld on Twitter: @nightworldpod Email: nightworldpod...

Jade & G reminisce about our favorite childhood cartoons! Can you recognize some of them? (recorded 7/19/2020)  Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade and G talk about their recurring or most memorable dreams and what they mean (recorded 7/12/2020).  Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade & G share their dreams from the last 2 weeks and analyze what they mean! (recorded 7/12/2020) Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade & G. have Femi Garcia Alapag from Kara's  Cakes & Pastries, the baker of yummy ube pandesal and crinkle cookies, on to talk about Crash Landing On You (now on Netflix), the Korean Drama, and discuss what's the attraction to K-Dramas. (recorded 7/5/2020)  Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Ins...

Jade & G.  continue our talk with Dr. Joanne Rondilla about colorism in our culture, and where we can start being part of the solution. (recorded 6/28/2020) Dr. Joanne Rondilla -IG @professorjro - Website http://skinmemoirs.com -Whiter anthology edited by Nikki Khanna ( Dr. Joanne Rondilla  contributed to this anthology) Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconu...

Jade & G. talk with Dr. Joanne Rondilla about what is colorism, origins of colorism, and our own prejudices. (recorded 6/28/2020)  Dr. Joanne Rondilla -IG @professorjro - Website http://skinmemoirs.com -Whiter anthology edited by Nikki Khanna ( Dr. Joanne Rondilla contributed to this anthology)  Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Fac...

Jade & G talk about our childhood dreams and did they come true? Is it aligned with our authentic self? (recorded 6/14/2020) The Law of Attraction & Your Authentic Self : https://www.thelawofattraction.com/the-four-step-formula-for-manifesting-your-dreams/ Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @Coco...

Jade & G share their TOP 5 Childhood TV Shows. They talk about why they liked these shows, how it shaped the as people, and what are our hopes for future TV shows. (recorded 6/7/2020) Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade and G continue their conversation about the Movement and offer up suggestions on how everyone can contribute and get involved. (recorded 6/7/2020)  Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade & G discuss their thoughts on latest news and updates on the Movement. (recorded 6/7/2020) Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod

Jade & G talk about the difference between Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter, the way Asians perpetuate anti-black racism, & what can our communities do to support our black brothers and sisters.  (Recorded 5/31/2020) Check out these links:  Risk of being killed by police use of force in the United States by age, race–ethnicity, and sex 30+ Ways Asians Perpetuate Anti-Black...

For Mental Health Awareness Month, Jade & G share their personal stories and experiences with depression. (Recorded 5/24/2020)  Remember to: Follow us on our social media pages! email: coconutconnection2@gmail.com Facebook: The Coconut Connection Instagram: @CoconutConPod Twitter: @CoconutConPod