Coffeesations with Your Counselors

☕️ What happens when the world keeps changing—and we're just trying to keep up?

In this brand-new episode of Coffeesations with Your Counselors, we sit down with AJ Sunglao, RPsy, to talk about the psychological side of navigating a rapidly changing world.

From our relationship with the environments we live in to climate anxiety, uncertainty, environmental grief, and the feeling that some problems are simply too big for any one person to solve, we explore what all of this can mean for our mental health.

We also get into the other side of the conversation: How do we find agency? How do we stay connected? And how do we care about what happens in the world without getting completely consumed by it?

Because maybe navigating uncertainty isn't about having all the answers. Maybe it's about figuring out how to move forward even when we don't.

For the start of the brand new school year, we’re kicking off our return from our little hiatus with a conversation about something we’re all trying to figure out: how to get things done without losing ourselves in the process.

In In the Flow: Conversations Where Productivity Meets Well-being, we talk about the things that can make student life feel overwhelming—from procrastination and staying focused to managing competing priorities, getting started when motivation is nowhere to be found, and building systems that actually work for you.

You’ll also hear why productivity isn’t simply about doing more, how stress and expectations can affect the way we work, and how finding your own rhythm can make room for both progress and well-being.

Joining us for this live recorded talk-show are:

🎙️ Karen Rose Vardeleon-Binayas, RPsy

🎙️ Jeremiah Jose Remollo

So grab your coffee, find a comfy spot, and come flow with us. ☕️🌱

The wait is over—Coffeesations is back with the pilot episode of our new season.

This January, we’re starting gently. No pressure to “fix” everything. No dramatic resolutions. Just real talk about letting go of what weighed you down in 2025 and building habits that actually work in real student life.

Joined by one of our OGC counselors, Ms. Nolein Cruz, we unpack:

• Letting go without needing perfect closure

• Releasing emotional baggage that kills motivation

• Why habits fall apart (and how to reset—without guilt)

• Building habits that support your mental health

• Consistency that doesn’t lead to burnout

This final episode of the year—and the season ender for Coffeesations with Your Counselors—invites you to slow down and find rest amid finals fatigue, holiday pressure, and the post-finals slump. We’re joined by two members of the OGC family, Sir Jett and Ms. Judie, as we talk about stress, the holiday blues, and simple ways to recharge and protect your peace this December.

In a world where everything can go viral, how do you protect your peace? In this episode, we talk about social media as a space for expression, accountability, and outrage — and how to stay mentally grounded while navigating call-out culture and online debates.

This episode encourages a positive mindset toward failure, focusing on how college students can learn from setbacks, grow stronger, and build resilience, rather than being discouraged by challenges.

This episode focuses on the intersection of mental health and LGBTQIA+ experiences, addressing challenges that often go unspoken, such as discrimination, internalized stigma, and the impact of societal rejection. It encourages deeper conversations around the mental health struggles within the LGBTQIA+ community, aligning with both Mental Health Pride Month and IDAHOBIT.

With exams and deadlines looming, stress levels can rise. Together with our special guests, Max and Zach--both undergraduate Psychology students, this episode discusses ways to manage stress effectively, from creating a time management plan to practicing mindfulness techniques. It emphasizes the importance of mental wellness in academic performance and offers advice for staying calm and focused during exam periods.

College students often feel overwhelmed by academic pressures, social expectations, and personal challenges.

This episode could explore how to recognize signs of burnout, practical tips for managing stress, and strategies to find balance between academics, personal life, and self-care.

Dating today is a whole new ball game—ghosting, situationships, the “talking stage” that never ends... it’s a lot. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the modern dating landscape, breaking down the trends, traps, and unspoken rules that define relationships (or the lack thereof).

Why do people breadcrumb? Is hard launching a thing now? And what’s the deal with commitment issues in the digital age? Whether you're navigating the chaos or just observing from the sidelines, let’s decode modern love—no filters, no cap.