In this episode, we explore the financial challenges and opportunities that arise in our 40s and beyond. Finance expert Sherwin shares the importance of cultivating a positive money mindset, offering smart investment strategies tailored to midlife, along with practical tips and inspiring insights. Tune in for the tools you need to make confident, informed decisions about your financial future.

We cover:

~ Financial Stages of Life

~ Budgeting with the right mindset

~ Importance of goal setting (Ex. emergency fund)

~ How to budget or spend your Christmas bonus

~ Investments and retirement funds

~ Sherwin's recommended investments

~ Finance trackers

~ Growing our income

~ Our tipid tips

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Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA

For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at [email protected]⁠.

This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

In this concluding episode of the two-part series “Superheroes in the Family: Midlife Caregivers for Aging Parents,” we continue talking to Ariel and Tina about what helps them weather this tough job, the upside of caring for their parents, their prayers and wishes, and their advices to fellow caregivers. If you haven’t watched the first part, catch it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2czZaV87XUentPcPZtSMqs

This is a two-part episode series where we spotlight the often unseen heroes: adults in their 40s who make the selfless decision to stay or move back home to care for elderly parents.Our guests Tina and Ariel share their experiences balancing multiple responsibilities, including caregiving, work, and personal life. 

This episode series aims to create a sense of community among those in the sandwich generation, a growing group of midlife caregivers who are navigating the complexities of caring for aging parents and their own families. If you’re a caregiver or part of a multigenerational household, this episode is for you.

In this two-part episode series, we spotlight the often unseen heroes: adults in their 40s who make the selfless decision to stay or move back home to care for elderly parents. Join us as we talk with Tina and Ariel about their experiences balancing multiple responsibilities, including caregiving, work, and personal life. In this first part of the series, they share the journey of how they got into this role, the challenges of caring for their moms, and how they manage it all with the help of family and others. 

This episode series aims to create a sense of community among those in the sandwich generation, a growing group of midlife caregivers who are navigating the complexities of caring for aging parents and their own families. If you’re a caregiver or part of a multigenerational household, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

Disclaimer:

Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, we urge you to seek professional help. Here's a good place to start if you’re in the Philippines: ⁠https://mentalhealthph.org/⁠

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Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA

For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at [email protected]⁠.

This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

Is it really too late to plan for pregnancy in your 40s? In this episode, we talk to Leona and Shineth as they share their personal journeys toward motherhood. They open up about the worries and challenges they've faced — physical, mental, and emotional — offering insights and reassurance to others who may be going through similar concerns.

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Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA

For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at [email protected]⁠.

This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

Amidst the busy life and changing energy level in our 40s, how do we still create joy and rest in our daily life? We will be talking about the importance of creating rest (sleep, peace of mind, decluttered life) and joy, challenges, benefits, and tips on how we can make this happen for us. We explore this chill topic in the beautiful city of Verona, all while having meryenda, of course!

Topics we cover:

~ How joyful activities — tiring as they can sometimes be — can still give us rest

~ Our creative pursuits (painting, photography, gardening, cooking, and DIY-ing)

~ Being “in the zone”

~ How to discover things that bring us joy

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Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠

Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA

For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at [email protected]⁠.

This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

In these days of food apps and food delivery services, how important is it still to learn how to cook, especially in your 40s? This episode is all about food and food culture, and our non-chef hosts will share with us how they got to love their time in the kitchen. We will also be talking about food culture in the Philippines and Italy. It's one delicious episode so don't miss to book your seat in our meryenda table!

Some photos are from Tina's IG: ⁠http://instagram.com/foodtinaeats

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Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA

For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at [email protected]⁠.

This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

Join us as we take a stroll around beautiful Venice and sample different meryenda and drinks at some of the old bars and cafes. Seasoned solo traveler Liv shares how she fell in love with solo traveling while Tina shares her preparations and excitement on her first solo travel to Italy. Together, we tell you the ups and downs of solo traveling. And even if solo traveling is not your thing, we show you around Venice as we hop from one meryenda place to another. So, andiamo! 

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Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA

For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at [email protected]⁠.

This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

"Baka tumandang binata/dalaga ka nyan!" is probably something a lot of us in our 40s often hear from family, relatives, friends, and even neighbors. Is it really too late to get married when we’re well into our 40s? In this episode, we are chatting with blogger, traveler, and adventurer Dom who got married at 40. Liv also shares her story and experience as a married 40-something.

Disclaimer:

Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, we urge you to seek professional help. Here's a good place to start if you’re in the Philippines: ⁠https://mentalhealthph.org/⁠

Connect with us:

Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠

Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠

Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA

For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at [email protected]⁠.

This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

Slowing metabolism, routine checks, reproductive health, and perimenopause — these are some of the things we start to hear more of as we approach our 40s. But how is our health now any different from when we were a few years younger? Dra. Maila Bongcayao, fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, sheds light on the major physical changes we experience in midlife. Doc Maila also shares some tips on how to live our healthiest in our 40s. 

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Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA

For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at [email protected]⁠.

This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

The conversation continues in this second and last installment of Dating in our 40s with Joey, Radek, and Clark. In this episode, we explore more of the dating scene, our green and red flags, and moving forward either in a relationship or as a single person. 

Listen to the first episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UTVZ9nMOCVnW8qeUN6xkV?si=2FxtKIjWTvqBL1ioGlNzkA

Feel free to slide into their Instagram DMs:

Radek: @ocr_radek

Clark: @clarenceesber

Romantic or Love Bombing?

https://youtu.be/6qf03umPli8?si=cojuQhYBvvbpohSf

Disclaimer:

Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, we urge you to seek professional help. Here's a good place to start if you’re in the Philippines: ⁠https://mentalhealthph.org/⁠

Connect with us:

Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠

Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠

Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA

For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at [email protected]⁠.

This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy