To be gay at a time like this still isn’t easy, even though a lot of people that went before us fought tooth and nail for this kind of freedom we have, there’s still a long way. Here with me today is Karlo Bacayan a dear friend of mine to talk about his journey growing up as a gay man. Shedding light to certain struggles and triumphs that should be celebrated with pride!

To be loved and accepted is a wonderful thing, but the journey we go through as part of the LGBTQIA community for this kind of acceptance is a harsh road. As a community most of us are conditioned to be accepted we have to prove ourselves and that could have devastating effects on your values. Join me and Anna Bongato as we talk about the struggles of being queer in a time like this. The notions of it being a phase and avoiding these tough conversations but still being able to come out alive.

What does it mean to be a woman? Are we just limited to the conventional notion of what a woman is? Join me and my Social Media Influencer friend Kylie Celebre in this episode to discuss the twists and turns of being a transgender woman and what it means to be woman enough. Giving us room to understand the thoughts and feelings that come with being an empowered woman.

On this pride episode we have Carl Cervantes an ally of the community who is currently taking up his MA in Psychology in Ateneo. Join us in this episode to understand what it means to be an ally and how we could see things in a new perspective on the idea of representation and on being humans. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Struggles are a normal part of our lives and living it as a member of the LGBTQIA community doesn’t make things easier but there’s nothing I would regret. In all my life I never felt so free, so loved and accepted. This year I want to make PRIDE month special in a way where I could also guide people who are struggling to find themselves and accept themselves for who they truly are. In the spirit of Pride month, I have made a series of episodes with some people who have experienced hardships and triumphs as a member of the community. In this episode, I would tell my own story and understanding of what life was for me as a proud gay person. The episodes to come will also shed a light on the journey of other people in accepting and loving themselves the way they are. We’re here, We’re Queer! Happy Pride Folks!

When hearts break it takes a while for us to put it back into pieces. The pain that we go through changes us forever and sadly somehow makes us fearful of what love can bring. In this episode, I discussed the things you could do when you're experiencing a heartbreak. These tips are from my own experiences and various pysch journals and channels that I turned to while I was experiencing it first hand. My hopes that could help you understand the things that happen when you go through this and that these tips could help you get started on your journey to a better self!

The struggle to accept what was, is, and will be is something we all face. In this episode, we tackle the hurdles we have to work through when we talk about acceptance, forgiveness, and healing. From experiencing the harsh truths, struggling to forgive, and also the steps towards letting yourself heal.

Let's face it 2020 is a series of unfortunate events. It has shown the darker side of humans as we speak. From a pandemic to racial discrimination and to the possible curtailing of our freedom of speech. Now is not the time to be silent about issues in our society that threatens fails to uphold the value of human life. To stay silent in a time like this is already a crime. Listen to this podcast to learn how we could all be socially responsible, from fact checking and encouraging healthy discourse and inquiry to the things around us. Take action in your own little way and this will make a ripple effect wherever you. Stay safe and stay vigilant. Where there is darkness there will be light.

Cheating is a tragic phenomenon to happen to two people who have committed themselves to each other. It is a deed that brings darkness and pain to both parties. This episode will tackle a raw and vulnerable representation of both sides of cheating. Discussing the dualities of the people involved, understanding the reasons for the things that happened. Listen closely to know how to deal with cheating as it occurs.

Pain is something that we all avoid to feel because we know that pain brings suffering, hurt, and sometimes even death. In this episode join me as we let the pain flow and process it together. We have to face the fact that we're going to deal with pain for the rest of our lives, so why not learn how to deal with it? Pain is inevitable and so is healing. I hope you enjoy and let me know your thoughts on any of my social media platforms, @aduartelim on IG, @lovegrowfree on Twitter and Love, Growth, and Freedom on FB!