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Toxic Workplace Practices Part II from 2023-10-31T23:00:08

One episode is not enough to discuss solutions for toxic workplaces. We're joined again by our friend and non-toxic workmate, Randolph Longjas, to talk about more ways we can change our work enviro...

Toxic Workplace Practices Part I from 2023-10-25T08:36:34

You're not sensitive. The system is really broken. Let's address some elephants in the room with our good friend Randolph Longjas in the hopes of making our workplaces a safer and more nurturing...

Life Lessons From Work from 2023-10-12T04:59:36

We spend a significant amount of our lives in the workforce, so it's imperative and even inevitable to keep learning life lessons at work.

Let's take time to reflect on the philosophie...

Adulting Advice III from 2023-10-02T19:34:47

Let’s help out our fellow adults as they consult our adulting tribe about love, friendship, and health. 

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Hidden Homophobia Part 2 from 2023-08-31T15:23:14

Let’s expose some “well-meaning” behaviors that hurt, invalidate, or discriminate our LGBTQ+ loved ones.

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Biggest Regrets from 2023-04-28T11:49:57

Let's revisit our past (and possibly worst) mistakes and find ways to grow from them. 

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Love Languages from 2023-02-21T15:41:54

Want to know how to effectively make our dear ones feel loved and appreciated? Listen to this episode to learn about the 5 love languages or the different ways different people want to express and ...

Dating Advice from 2023-02-14T13:13:18

Let’s talk about how to meet potential partners and how to mindfully choose which one to build a healthy relationship with. 

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Pre-Mortem from 2023-01-02T09:24:14

Let's discuss how we can be better prepared for the inevitable worst days of our lives.

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Dreams Vs. Desires from 2022-10-30T08:54:17

Let’s discuss how to allocate funds for our wants and needs so we can keep chasing our dreams and desires!

This is an episode of SUN Talks On Demand, brought to you by Sun Life Philipp...

Independent Living from 2022-10-23T03:20:33

Independence comes with a price. In this episode, let's weigh the cost of living in our own spaces and gauge if it's all worth it.

This is an episode of SUN Talks On Demand, brought to...

Back to Face-to-Face Essentials from 2022-10-05T17:11:31

Here are some of the things we need to prepare as we go back to facing the world.

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13:46 - essentials for commuting

24:26 - essentials for school

29:37 - e...

Adulting Advice II from 2022-09-19T17:34:03

Once again, we’re reading out heartfelt advice-seeking letters from our fellow adults and suggest possible solutions to their adulting concerns.

#codependency #collegecourse #LDR

Rules That Don't Make Sense from 2022-08-29T04:18:46

Society needs rules so we can have order, justice, and fairness. But as society evolves, some of these rules become outdated, irrelevant, and even downright bizarre.

We discuss some of...

Self-Limiting Beliefs from 2022-08-21T15:30:25

What if the things that prevent us from reaching our goals are not actual limitations but the self-sabotaging stories we tell ourselves? Through this episode, let's catch these limiting beliefs and...

The Tea About History from 2022-08-05T16:17:34

It’s worrying that the words “tsismis” and “history” were trending together all over social media the past week, so we breakdown why it’s important for us to know the difference between these two c...

Life After College from 2022-07-18T22:03:01

In this episode, we discuss the adulting demands that await you right after college but nobody warned you about. This way, you can prepare for them or finally address them in case you haven't.
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Our Coming Out Stories from 2022-07-05T15:13:42

Owning our sexuality is not always an easy journey. So let's discuss questions about being queer, discovering your sexuality & gender identity, coming out, and upholding equal rights across all...

Managing Our Resources from 2022-06-12T21:58:54

Our money, time, and energy are finite. For this, we need to budget them well so that we won't run on empty. Join us and Direk Randolph Longjas as we share our tried and tested hacks on budgeting o...

Essential Adulting Skills from 2022-05-29T15:59:35

As we grow older, we need to add new life skills or develop the often-overlooked ones to become better adults.

Our good friend, TV/commercial/film director, and overall exemplary adult, Ra...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Online Tambay from 2022-05-12T19:15:29

We need time, understanding, and lots of radical love in these changing times. So we're inviting our adulting tribe to an Online Tambay via Zoom where we can all gather to process our thoughts a...

How to Spot Fake News - Part 2 from 2022-05-06T21:24:02

In the 2nd part of our conversation with investigative journalist Regine Cabato, we uncover the profiles of troll accounts, the machinery that funds their dealings, and what we ...

How to Spot Fake News - Part 1 from 2022-05-01T14:12:31

In democracy, the power to make national decisions resides with the people. But what happens when the people are manipulated into deciding against their own interest and in favor of the powerful...

Election Day Reminders from 2022-04-24T05:59:15

On May 9, 2022 we have the power to define our future when we vote for the public servants who will lead us. So here are some practical reminders and tips to make us better prepared for the bigg...

How Our Leaders Impact Our Lives from 2022-04-17T15:50:21

Many of us feel that our national leaders are irrelevant to our everyday lives. In this episode, we invited Ms. Imelda Deinla, a social researcher, to burst this illusion and trace how our leade...

How Pinoys Choose Their Leaders from 2022-04-10T12:08

In this episode, we are joined with social researcher Imelda Deinla to uncover the mystery of how we choose our leaders and how vulnerable our own process of deciding can be.  

Know Your Rights w/ Atty. Chel Diokno (REVISITED) from 2022-04-02T18:40:14

As we prepare for our voters education series, let us revisit our convo w/ our woke lolo Atty. Chel Diokno. Learn how to protect your freedom of speech, which is inevitably threatened under Machiav...

Real-Life Lessons From Fiction from 2022-03-27T15:59:15

Stories help us make sense of the world, connect to others, and understand ourselves better. Imaginary tales allow us to step into the shoes of interesting characters, go to far-off places, and ...

Mindful Social Media Use from 2022-03-19T22:04:04

Are you using social media? Or is social media using you? In this episode, we discuss ways of navigating the internet w/o getting sucked into its distracting and destructive digital black hole.
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Loving Yourself - Part 2 from 2022-03-06T15:30:54

In the second episode of our Loving Yourself 2-part special, we continue our discussion with Tiktok star, entrepreneur, and fellow podcaster, Ayn Bernos, about self-love, how we practice it, and...

Loving Yourself - Part 1 from 2022-03-06T15:00:55

Loving yourself seems like a given, but with so many things and responsibilities that adults are occupied with, it's also very easy to overlook and ignore our own needs.

In this 2-part...

Adulting Advice from 2022-02-20T15:59:36

In this episode, we discuss the personal concerns of our fellow adults who reached out to us for some guidance. Join us as we untangle issues on partnership, the cancel culture, moving on, and othe...

To Be or Not To Be Single from 2022-02-13T15:41:03

More and more people are choosing the single life, yet society and pop media still depicts being single as a lonely and problematic phase in an adult's life.🤷🏽‍♀️

So we dissect the bene...

Setting Healthy Boundaries from 2022-01-28T21:23:59

Two of our basic emotional needs are belongingness and the sense of self. But what do we do when these needs clash? In this episode, we ask help from psych therapists Mara Yusingco and JR Ilagan...

Sustainable Fitness from 2022-01-23T11:34:52

Hopping on to a a healthy lifestyle is exciting, but staying committed to it can seem daunting.

So we talk to the very energetic Coach Bryan Casauay, a dragon boat coach, swimmer, marine b...

Kickstarting the Year from 2022-01-15T20:40:48

What did we learn from last year? How will we apply these learnings in our lives? With 4 simple guide questions, we reflect on the year that was and brainstorm on how we’ll face 2022 as wiser adult...

Politics and Friends from 2021-12-31T07:18:22

The biggest and most defining event of 2022 is the upcoming Philippine National Elections.

It will have an impact, not just on the lives of the whole nation, but in our personal lives as w...

Holiday Hacks from 2021-12-19T11:00

The holidays can bring more responsibilities and unnecessary stress for adults like us. So we're sharing some practical tips and meaningful ways to spend the holiday season and take the pressure...

Redefining Productivity from 2021-12-12T14:36:46

In an age when productivity has become an obsession, we often feel the pressure to always be productive, no matter the circumstance. In this episode, Direk Randolph Longjas stands with us as we rec...

Problems with Pop Culture from 2021-12-05T13:10:07

We are exposed to popular culture every day, from the videos on social media, the books we read, to the movies that we watch. Pop culture greatly influences how we think, speak, and live. So it'...

Passion vs Practicality from 2021-11-28T08:41:33

In an ideal world, we all get to do what we love and get paid for it. But in the world we live in, we sometimes have to make a choice between the two. In this episode, we are joined by the multi-hy...

What Work Life Taught Us from 2021-11-21T11:59:14

We spend most of our adulthood working, but a salary shouldn't be the only thing we take home while we earn a living.

Here are some of the biggest life lessons we learned as we navigate ou...

Harmful Stories in Our Heads from 2021-11-13T18:59:48

Many of the fake news that we consume are generated NOT by trolls but by OUR OWN MINDS. In this episode, we expose the harmful thoughts that sabotage our happiness, and learn how to fact-check t...

Spooky Stories from 2021-10-30T17:06:10

In this Halloween special, we recount the most hair-raising, goosebumps-inducing, and mind-melting experiences that we have experienced first-hand.

ADVISORY: Due to our ra...

How To Rest from 2021-10-24T17:38:06

Rest is a crucial part of staying healthy. It helps our body heal, strengthens our immune system, boosts our creativity, and improves our mental health. Yet, we still take rest for granted and f...

Building Habits (Phase 2) from 2021-10-17T10:53:52

Here's an update on the habits we're trying to build. We reflect on what worked, what didn't, and the adjustments we have to make to get closer to making our desired habits stick for good.  Listen

Courage from 2021-10-10T18:31:41

Being courageous doesn't mean being fearless. It's having the strength to do something despite the fear.

In this episode, we talk about the most courageous things we've done as adults. We'...

Long Distance Relationships from 2021-10-03T16:09:58

Is it possible to stay together while you and your partner are physically apart? How can partners maintain their closeness when distance gets in the way? Hear Kara David and LM Cancio share about t...

Age Gap from 2021-09-18T14:26:48

Does age matter in romantic relationships? We’ll find out as we chat with multi-awarded journalist Kara David and composer-musician LM Cancio. We have them spill out the hesitations, differences, c...

Becoming a Parent from 2021-09-18T14:25:46

Raising kids is a major responsibility. Parents need all the help they can get to provide the physical, emotional, social, and many other needs of their children.

In this episode, we discu...

Dear Fellow Adults from 2021-08-22T13:43:58

In this episode, we read out letters from our fellow adults who are asking for some advice. Hear out their concerns and our attempt to provide road maps that might help them get thru the adultin...

Building Habits (Phase 1) from 2021-08-17T14:29:31

Creating a great life might sound daunting. But building good habits thru science-based hacks is surely a more doable step towards this goal.

In this episode, we’ll be applying what we’ve ...

Adulting Misconceptions from 2021-08-15T08:56:11

Growing up, we learned so many "shoulds" and "must haves" in order to live a "normal" adult life.

But as we became our own adults, we were able to debunk some of these faulty beliefs about...

Hard Truths from 2021-08-01T04:40:30

Sometimes the truth can be uncomfortable and difficult to handle, but only when we come to terms with these facts will we be able to truly grow and be free.

Here are some bitter pills abou...

Sex from 2021-07-16T20:27:18

We say it’s “for adults,” yet many, if not most of us are little informed, misled, and confused about sex. So come with us as we dive into a pleasurable conversation with sex therapist and sex educ...

College Life vs Work Life from 2021-07-04T09:17:07

Going to college can give us many opportunities, skills, experiences, and connections that can help us create a great career and build a life that we want.

In this episode, we are joined b...

Hitting Rock Bottom from 2021-06-26T13:32:38

In this episode, we are joined with our fellow podcaster Alec Cuenca as we revisit the lowest points in our lives and map out the ways we bounced back from those sh*tholes.

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Generation Gap from 2021-06-12T20:20:15

During these times when cultural norms are evolving faster than ever, generations also seem to drift farther apart from each other. For this, we reached out to our guest Boomer, Ms. Pinky Aseron...

"It's an Adult Thing" Trailer from 2021-06-11T06:44:41

Let's figure out adult life together since it wasn't taught in school. Join us, Nica, Carla, & Azl, as we exchange stories, questions, and sometimes expert advice on adulting, self-develop...

Solving Relationship Issues from 2021-06-06T12:31:22

It’s normal for any romantic relationship to have troubles and challenges. And it doesn’t always have to end in a break up just because you’re going through a rough patch.

We talk about so...

Updated Beliefs from 2021-05-30T09:39:37

All our beliefs are learned, and as we expand our knowledge and gain more experience, some of our previous beliefs can become obsolete. So to thrive better in life, we need to update our old bel...

Coping with Grief from 2021-05-23T12:16:39

During these disruptive times, many of us have been flooded with the loss of loved ones, jobs, our previous norms, and relationships. Yet not many of us know how to stay afloat when hit by these...

Personal Finance from 2021-05-21T17:39:02

A lot of you have requested this topic, and we totally get why!Saving money can be a struggle even if we're working our asses off.So we asked Kevin De Guia of Kids Who Save We talk to Kevin De Guia...

Being Transgender from 2021-05-02T10:58:45

In this episode, we take a peek into the lives of 2 people whose genders deviate from the bodies they were born in. Hear out Pow Chavez and Miss Iman Manoguid as they bravely open up about their se...

Women We Look Up To from 2021-04-03T12:09:29

We’re capping off Women’s Month with a special episode where we share about some of the bad ass women we look up to.

Women can do anything — make history, fight for our rights, tell brav...

Pekpek Talk from 2021-03-21T14:40:13

Yes. We said it. This women’s month (and hopefully onwards), let’s normalize talking about the vagina, its related parts, our sexual lives, and our reproductive health. Hear our guest OB-Gyne, D...

What Matters Most: Essentialism from 2021-03-08T11:03:50

We try to identify the things that matter most to us, and check how we can focus on achieving and protecting what is truly essential.

We talk about:

• Essentialism
• socie...
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Relationship Red Flags & Green Flags from 2021-02-13T20:47:13

In this episode, Nica, Carla, and Azl warn you about the early signs of possibly toxic relationships and spotlight the signs of promising ones.

SHOW NOTES:

18:00 = Healthy...

What 2020 Taught Us from 2021-02-08T20:04:15

SPECIAL 1ST ANNIVERSARY EPISODE

It’s been a year of #adulting conversations that helped us become happier, healthier, and smarter adults!
We survived 2020 together, and...

Living Abroad from 2021-01-24T08:17:29

Ever thought of leaving the Philippines in search for greener pastures?
Hear what it’s like to live in another country from Sophia Balod-Lorenzo, a Filipina journalist in the Netherlands!

Biggest Fears from 2020-12-12T20:20:57

Aaaaand we’re back!!! In this episode, we open up about our biggest fears and brainstorm on how to avoid or face the things we dread the most.

Hos...

Making COVID-19 Less Morbid from 2020-11-01T16:25:02

COVID-19 is deadly. This is the harsh truth. But this doesn’t have to be the case all the time.

Aside from wearing masks and social distancing, there’s a way to protect ourselves from...

Making COVID Less Morbid from 2020-11-01T15:25:02

COVID-19 is deadly. This is the harsh truth. But this doesn’t have to be the case all the time.

Aside from wearing masks and social distancing, there’s a way to protect ourselves from the ...

Taming the Mind from 2020-10-16T18:25:13

For many of us, the most challenging battle we fight every day is not out in the arena but within our own heads. In this episode, Nica, Azl, and Carla share about how they try to tame their own ...

Diet Myths from 2020-10-05T10:34:25

There are a looot of misconceptions about food, nutrients, and diets, so we decided to consult an expert. 

We talk to nutritionist-dietitian, chef, and fitness coach Fia Batua to clea...

Big FAT Lies from 2020-09-18T19:18:33

Of the few things we knew about FATS, most turned out to be wrong! In this episode, elite fitness coach / registered nutritionist dietician / culinary chef Ms. Fia Batua clarifies some of the mi...

Mental Well-being During The Pandemic from 2020-09-14T15:31:46

Though it’s normal to feel anxious and stressed during the COVID-19 pandemic, this 6month-long quarantine has definitely strained our mental well-being.

We are joined by Dr. Anna Tuazon of...

Stupidest Mistakes from 2020-08-28T16:15:11

Some of life’s best teachers are our own mistakes. In this episode, we unearthed some cringe-worthy memories that we’ve previously buried, so that we can share some nuggets of wisdom that came a...

Know Your Rights with Atty. Chel Diokno from 2020-08-08T10:55:23

Part of our responsibility and privilege as adults is to know our fundamental rights.
In this episode, we talk to veteran human rights lawyer Chel Diokno about the Anti-Terrorism Law, and how...

Movies That Changed Our Lives from 2020-08-01T03:54:51

Films can influence how we think and view the world, so we’re recommending films that made an impact to us as adults!In this episode, we brought in film and commercial director Randolph Longjas and...

Working From Home from 2020-07-25T06:48:03

Tulad ba namin, your "new normal" includes working or studying from home? Check out this episode as Azl, Carla, and Nica discuss people's biggest concerns when working from home, like time manag...

Moving Out from 2020-07-11T12:58:53

Thinking of getting your own place?
Along with freedom and independence, having your own house also comes with a lot of responsibilities.
To help you out with this major adulting milestone, l...

Advice to Our Younger Selves from 2020-07-04T04:58:48

For our triple birthday celebration, we had our very 1st live stream on Facebook, and shared what we wish we could tell to our younger selves. Here's the audio version of our online mañanita!
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Sexual Orientation vs Gender Identity from 2020-06-20T04:34:37

Do you know your Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression?Everyone has a SOGIE!So we define these terms, and learn why it’s important that we all try understand and RESPECT each other.Lis...

Skin Care Q & A from 2020-06-13T11:14:46

In this episode, we invited dermatologist Dr. Kathy Reyes to answer questions about skin care practices, usual skin issues and their causes, and ways to manage and prevent them.

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Book Recommendations from 2020-05-29T19:21:09

Looking for good books to read? Here are some of the most awesome books we've read, both in fiction and non-fiction. May pa-summary at commentary pa! With no spoilers, of course. ;) Enjoy!
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Money Matters During COVID-19 Part 2: Economic Solutions from 2020-05-09T04:03:11

Now that we have a grasp of the economic problem brought about by COVID-19, let’s talk about solutions!In the 2nd part of this special series, we asked Prof. Leila Rahnema how we can recover from t...

Money Matters During COVID-19 Part 1: Effects to our Economy from 2020-05-09T03:39:25

COVD-19 has also largely impacted our financial health.In this ep, we invited Dr. Leila Rahnema, economist and professor of the UP Diliman, Virata School of Business to help us understand how the p...

Soothing Anxiety from 2020-03-28T15:21:11

It’s normal to feel anxious during stressful times. But when anxiety lingers for a long time, it can be bad for our health.That’s why managing anxiety is a crucial skill that we all need to learn.
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Understanding Your Anxiety part 1 of 2 from 2020-03-27T18:26:59

As COVID-19 becomes a pandemic, something just as contagious spreads throughout the globe--ANXIETY. In this episode, Carla, Nica, and Azl try to untangle this messy emotion that can overtake our sa...

Gaining and Maintaining Friends as Adults from 2020-03-15T13:04:17

How do we make new friends as adults? How do we maintain a healthy friendship with our current circle?Paano ba mag-small talk? Bakit mas madali makipag-kaibigan nung bata pa tayo? Bakit uso ang “dr...

Eco-Friendly Life Hacks from 2020-03-06T19:32:38

Self-improvement ba 'ka mo? Then we gotta improve the planet we live in, too. Just as it's difficult to house a healthy spirit in an unhealthy body, it's also difficult to nurture humanity in a ...

Mental Health 101 from 2020-02-14T07:56:15

An invisible factor that plays a major role in adulting is our mental health. Yet many of us know so little about it, especially when it comes to properly taking care of it. On this episode, we had...

Starting Your Fitness Journey from 2020-02-07T19:12:36

Do you want abs? Do you want a beach body? Do you want that bikini pic to get lots of hearts and likes?Welp. This episode is not about that. We don't believe in quick fixes.So we're defining what f...

Things We Had To Unlearn from 2020-02-01T04:16:27

One of the growing pains of adulting is unlearning some beliefs which we held true when we were younger. On this episode, join Nica, Azl, and Carla as they expose some dogmas that they had to outgr...

How To Be Mentally Prepared For Calamities from 2020-01-17T05:53:42

The Taal Eruption is a highly stressful time for Filipinos.Along with the physical danger to our health, our worries and fears also pose an invisible threat to our mental health.So here's a special...

How To Achieve Your Goals from 2020-01-10T16:04:35

Already know your resolutions and #goals?Now it's time for GOAL ACHIEVING!We talked about how we can make SYSTEMS and HABITS to help us achieve our goals and commit to being better adults!
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Goal Setting from 2020-01-03T10:20:21

We’re excited for the new year, the new decade, and setting new goals!Nica, Carla and Azl discuss how we can set goals properly.Join the trio as they decipher how big dreams can turn into actual, a...

Being Our Own Adult from 2020-01-01T08:31:25

We’re listening to you!On the 1st ever episode of It’s An Adult Thing, Nica, Carla, and Azl answer #adulting questions from other adults:When do we become adults?Why is adulting not taught in schoo...