Mabuhay and Welcome! In today’s episode, host Tesz Millan and special guest Val Roxas are going to take you on a journey to reconnect inward to your soul and outward to the meaning of the Filipino word KAPWA, the inherent sense of knowing someone at their core. 

Essentially, Kapwa means, “I see you because I see myself in you.” 

VAL ROXAS, is a Filipina-American artist, writer, poet and the founder of LUNAS, a healing practice dedicated to helping kids of immigrants achieve their Soul Goals. Through her private mentorship, workshops and 1:1 soul sessions, Val uses meditation, visualization and other healing modalities to help the Soul searchers and truth seekers unmask false identities that have been passed down for generations and reconnect to their deepest knowing. She helps those who work together with her, clarify what it is they really want out of this life by guiding them towards tangible goals, while also walking them through an invisible journey of internal healing. Val is currently in the process of building an online school for those who are seeking a financially accessible platform to undergo intergenerational healing and discover their soul goals in “go at your own pace” environment.

In this episode we’ll cover…

·       Defining the Soul Goal as a Process of Discovery rather than Reaching a Destination

·       Navigating the guilt and confusion of feeling deep Love and deep Hate for our parents

·       How Generational Healing is possible by learning our history and sharing our stories

·       The meaning of Spirituality as it relates to Kapwa

·       “I Am”, a poem celebrating Filipina identity that Val wrote after visiting the Philippines
 
 Importance of Episode:

The feeling of isolation when pursuing your life goals, especially as a Filipina, can feel almost crippling at times. The weight of intergenerational trauma, achievement fatigue and the pressure of “I can and should have it all” can be overwhelming and almost too much to bear. Through her mission to help first generation children of immigrants define and pursue their Soul Goals, Val is showing that life has deeper meaning when you connect to your history, community and stories. From the moment you first meet Val, whether in person or through the digital space, you immediately experience her soulful resonance. You see a sister, a teacher, a friend. Through her inherent wisdom, you begin to realize your own soulful understanding of the meaning of life. You realize the power and everlasting beauty of Kapwa.

Watch Exclusive Footage from the Interview with Val: https://youtu.be/6nSuMpGw3fg 

Connect with Val: 

·       Website: https://linktr.ee/vroxass

·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vroxass/

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