Pilipinx in Wellness

In our 2nd episode of Season 2, we talk with Jhoanna Galvez (FB/IG: @malayamidwifery) about her/their work with birthing people. This episode is in alignment with Mother's Day. Jhoanna Galvez is a Queer Pilipinx Licensed Midwife, IBCLC, educator, and creator. Malaya Midwifery ( malayamidwifery.com ) was founded in 2015. Jhoanna loves to weave birthing traditions with modern medicine. This episode...

For our one year anniversary Season 2 opening episode, we talk with Dr. Arnel Calvario (IG: @arnelcalvario) about his work with neurodivergent students as an Occupational Therapist within LBUSD. This episode aligns with April's Occupational Therapy & Autism Acceptance month. Believing in using his talents & resources to promote community outreach, “respect for all people,” artistic express...

In this episode, we talk with Chef Reina (IG: @chef.reina) about her plant-based journey and the vegan Pilipinx cuisine that she cooks at her restaurant, "Chef Reina" in Brisbane, CA. This episode is in alignment with Women's History Month. Chef Reina Montenegro was born and raised in Dumaguete City on the Philippine island of Negros, and moved to the Bay Area in 1997. Montenegro prides herself as...

In Part 2 of this episode, we continue to talk with Rina Bautista (FB/IG: @rinabeastista) and Claire Camaya (FB/IG: @clairecamaya/@doorsedcenter) about our personal experiences growing up with individuals with developmental disabilities, allyship, DOORS Educational Center and disability resources. This episode is in alignment with March's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Women's Hist...

In Part 1 of this episode, we talk with Rina Bautista (FB/IG: @rinabeastista) and Claire Camaya (FB/IG: @clairecamaya/@doorsedcenter) about defining developmental disabilities, how they help individuals with disabilities professionally, why they chose this line of work and supporting students during the pandemic. This episode is in alignment with March's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month...

In this episode, we talk with Sunshine Zerda (FB/IG: @sunshinezerda) about her wellness journey and what it means to "Decolonize Wellness". This episode also features "Paleta", a track created by Sunshine's husband and wellness partner-in-life, Quetzal "QVLN" Guerrero ( www.qviolin.com ) that you can purchase directly on Bandcamp. Our opening & closing track is "Balance" by Klassy on her Dirty...

Welcome to Pilipinx in Wellness' first Apple Podcast session! In alignment with the Lunar New Year, Year of the Tiger, this session features Melissa Roxas of Little Sage Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine ( littlesage.com ) and Sapho Flor of Sapho Flor Integrative Wellness ( saphoflor.com ). Melissa Roxas (she/her/siya) is an acupuncturist, herbalist and owner of Little Sage in Long Beach, CA. She'...