Chika with your Titas

We planned a hike. We did not hike.

In Episode 10 — the Tita Remix — your Titas threw out the script and gave you a full, unscripted seven-hour girls’ day out, captured from breakfast to the final bite at Mendocino Farms. No agenda. No outline. Just Joie, Mel, and MJ being exactly who they are — flexible, fun, and always down for a pivot.

It started at breakfast where we caught MJ’s pants inside out (yes, really), and only got better from there — a stroll through Williams Sonoma, a candy stop, not one but TWO Sephora visits, a dreamy pause for Turkish coffee and desserts, a Nordstrom Rack hunt, a Whole Foods run, and a final landing at Mendocino Farms. Life updates, food talk, random tangents, and seven hours of the kind of friendship that feels like home.

This one’s for every woman who’s ever swapped “let’s be healthy today” for “actually, let’s brunch and shop.” It was a mental health day. And honestly? Best prescription ever.

Ingat at mahal namin kayo!

xoxo – Joie, Mel & MJ

Music Credit - Hallman / Whispers in the Wind / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Vision Boarding for 2026 | Catching Up, Letting Go & Classic Tita Tangents

In this episode, we’re vision boarding for 2026—Tita style. We start by catching up and sharing our top three highlights from 2025, then reflect on what we’re ready to let go of as we move into a new year.

We each share one word we want to manifest for 2026, talking through what it means to us in this season of life as moms, wives, friends, and women in our golden era.

And because we’re your Titas… we don’t stay on topic the whole time. Expect laughs, side stories, real-life reflections, and plenty of tangents along the way.

Come chika with us as we look back, release what no longer serves us, and step into 2026 with intention—Tita-approved.

xoxo - Joie, Mel, & MJ

Music Credit - Hallman / Whispers in the Wind / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

🎙️ Episode 8: Super Catch-Up

After a long summer break, your Titas are finally back — and we have a lot to chika about! 😅

In this “Super Catch-Up” episode, we reconnect after months of juggling work, travel, family, and midlife everything. From summer adventures and parenting young adults to rediscovering ourselves (and our patience 😆), this episode is equal parts laughter, honesty, and heart.

It’s real talk about what it looks like to navigate this golden era — one FaceTime call, one coffee, and one deep breath at a time. 💛

Whether you’re folding laundry, driving to work, or sneaking in a few quiet minutes for yourself, come catch up with your favorite Titas. We’ve missed you!

✨ Listen now and join the conversation.

In this episode, the titas get real about Filipino mom culture — the values we inherited, the habits we questioned, and the funny, frustrating, and heartfelt moments in between. From “Kita ko ang p* p** mo!”* to the classic “Bahala ka sa buhay mo,” we reflect on the lines that raised us, the discipline that defined us, and the unspoken love that came with every plate of food. We’re talking about what we’ve kept, what we’ve changed, and how we’re navigating motherhood in our own Tita way.

Whether you’re laughing, wincing, or nodding in agreement — this episode is for you.

🎧 Audio podcast available on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

🎥 Video podcast available on YouTube

Music Credit: Whispers in the Wind | Hallman | Courtesy of EpidemicSound.com

Episode 6: Growing Up on Guam vs. Living in the Bay Area – What We Miss, What’s Different, and Why We Still Crave Fiesta Plates

We’re finally back together IRL—recording this episode while lounging on Tita Joie’s couch, just like the old days (but with mics). In this chika-filled session, we take a heartfelt stroll down memory lane and compare our childhoods growing up on Guam to our current lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. From tight-knit island community vibes to the fast pace of mainland living, we talk about what’s changed, what we carry with us, and what we still hold sacred—like fiesta plates stacked high with red rice, BBQ chicken, and kelaguen. Join us as we reflect on the culture, comfort, and chaos that shaped us then and now.

Episode 6: Growing Up on Guam vs. Living in the Bay Area – What We Miss, What’s Different, and Why We Still Crave Fiesta Plates

We’re finally back together IRL—recording this episode while lounging on Tita Joie’s couch, just like the old days (but with mics). In this chika-filled session, we take a heartfelt stroll down memory lane and compare our childhoods growing up on Guam to our current lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. From tight-knit island community vibes to the fast pace of mainland living, we talk about what’s changed, what we carry with us, and what we still hold sacred—like fiesta plates stacked high with red rice, BBQ chicken, and kelaguen. Join us as we reflect on the culture, comfort, and chaos that shaped us then and now.

Episode 5: Tita Fashion, Beauty, & Self-Care – Reinventing Ourselves After Years of Taking Care of Everyone Else

In this episode, we’re entering our Tita glow-up era! ✨ After years of putting everyone else first, we’re finally carving out space to care for ourselves—inside and out. Joie, Mel, and MJ chika about how our approach to fashion, skincare, and self-care has evolved in midlife.

From the old-school days of putting Colgate on pimples to now discovering what actually works for our skin, we share how we’re refreshing our routines, finding our personal style again, and embracing wellness in ways that feel good (and sustainable).

We also take you through our nighttime rituals and the little things that help us recharge.

Disclaimer: We’re not medical professionals. Please consult your healthcare provider for any medical or prescription advice—we’re just sharing our personal experiences and what’s worked for us.

🎶 Intro Music Credit: “Whispers in the Wind” by Hallman | Courtesy of EpidemicSound.com

Episode 5: Tita Fashion, Beauty, & Self-Care – Reinventing Ourselves After Years of Taking Care of Everyone Else

In this episode, we’re entering our Tita glow-up era! ✨ After years of putting everyone else first, we’re finally carving out space to care for ourselves—inside and out. Joie, Mel, and MJ chika about how our approach to fashion, skincare, and self-care has evolved in midlife.

From the old-school days of putting Colgate on pimples to now discovering what actually works for our skin, we share how we’re refreshing our routines, finding our personal style again, and embracing wellness in ways that feel good (and sustainable).

We also take you through our nighttime rituals and the little things that help us recharge.

Disclaimer: We’re not medical professionals. Please consult your healthcare provider for any medical or prescription advice—we’re just sharing our personal experiences and what’s worked for us.

🎶 Intro Music Credit: “Whispers in the Wind” by Hallman | Courtesy of EpidemicSound.com

In this episode of Chika with Your Titas, we take a moment to pause and respond to you—our lovely listeners! We start by revisiting some of your messages and reactions to our first three episodes (yes, even the one about our “friendship pause”). From there, we do what Titas do best—overshare just a little.

We empty out our everyday bags and uncover what might be the most Tita things we carry with us: vitamins, photos, receipts, and other essentials we swear we need at all times.

It’s part listener mailbag, part literal handbag—so whether you’re nosy like us or just along for the ride, you’ll want to tune in.

📍Note: This was our first remote recording—so please pardon Joie’s voice; her allergies were on full blast.

🎧 Available now on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share with your own Tita group chat.

Ingat!

(Ingat is a common Tagalog word we say to loved ones and friends when saying goodbye—whether in person, on the phone, or over FaceTime. It’s short for Mag-ingat ka, which means “Take care.” It’s our way of sending love and protection, even in parting.)

Episode 4: From Your Inbox to Our Bags – A Tita Deep Dive

In this episode of Chika with Your Titas, we take a moment to pause and respond to you—our lovely listeners! We start by revisiting some of your messages and reactions to our first three episodes (yes, even the one about our “friendship pause”). From there, we do what Titas do best—overshare just a little.

We empty out our everyday bags and uncover what might be the most Tita things we carry with us: vitamins, photos, receipts, and other essentials we swear we need at all times.

It’s part listener mailbag, part literal handbag—so whether you’re nosy like us or just along for the ride, you’ll want to tune in.

📍Note: This was our first remote recording—so please pardon Joie’s voice; her allergies were on full blast.

🎧 Available now on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and share with your own Tita group chat.

Ingat!

(Ingat is a common Tagalog word we say to loved ones and friends when saying goodbye—whether in person, on the phone, or over FaceTime. It’s short for Mag-ingat ka, which means “Take care.” It’s our way of sending love and protection, even in parting.)