Naks! Podcast

Do you sometimes feel like a fraud at what you do for a living? And do you sometimes hear that voice who keeps telling you that you don't deserve to be in the position that you're in? It's probably this thing called 'impostor syndrome, in which one doubts one's accomplishment and has an internalized fear of being exposed as a 'fraud'. In this episode, JI, not a psychologist but definitely someone who suffers from impostor syndrome herself, shares what impostor syndrome is and how to overcome it.

The advice, "Follow Your Passion" may sound easy to follow. These are the three words that we've seen in every notebook, street art, T-shirt, and basically all over self-help aisles of every bookstore. But do you really have to quit your day job to pursue your passion? And what are the things that you should consider before you do? 

Having a romantic connection with someone online was once considered to be taboo. But with the emerging technology that made dating apps possible, the world of 'online landian' is now just one swipe away. In this first episode of NSF (Naks! Secret Files), JI, Monty, and Naz talked about the possibility of forming a strong emotional connection to someone you've never met IRL.

The pandemic is still keeping everyone at home and as the numbers of cases surge even after a year of lockdown, most of us are still encouraged to work remotely. It's been challenging for everyone to shift from bahay mode to work mode so, in this episode, JI shared some tips for working from home.

If you are on social media, you probably know how hard it is to not compare yourself to others. We spend hours scrolling through the lives of our favorite celebrities and influencers, which may contribute to how we feel about ourselves. 

Society made us believed that being alone is a negative trait and that it's synonymous with being sad. But whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert, we all know that choosing to have a personal space, away from all the noise, the constant news updates, or even trends, is a choice. In this episode, JI and Carl talk about why it's okay to be alone.

It's Feb-ibig month! In this episode, J.I. and Ziggy talk about everything under the sun about Valentine's day. Have you ever dedicated a song in high school? Is it important for a girl to receive a flower at least once in her lifetime? Is Valentine's day a big deal, or is it just a marketing ploy? And a lot more unanswered questions we never thought to ask to our previous kalandian(s). 

Paying off our parents for all their hard work and sacrifices is fulfilling, but we can't deny that it’s hard to become the sole breadwinner of a household, especially if you’re still in the midst of building a career for yourself. In this episode, JI talks about all the pressures of young breadwinners and what you can do about it.

Last week, a video trended on Twitter entitled "Ang tao ay parang kandila" where a couple used a candle as an analogy for the concept of virginity. Living in a conservative country like the Philippines, premarital sex has always been one of the topics that build debates and tension between those who believe it’s wrong and those who think otherwise. In this episode of Naks! Podcast, we invited a theology student and the host of the Theology Thursdays Podcast, David Quiambao, to discuss why we should ditch the concept that virginity is the basis of one's self-worth. 

In school, after a long vacation, we were always asked about our New Year’s resolution. What would you want to achieve this year? What would you want to change about yourself or your life? I doubt if our teachers really read those essays before grading them. But one thing is for sure, setting up a New Years' resolution is motivating. And though it's as positive as it sounds, there are times that we unconsciously set unrealistic goals for ourselves. In this episode, JI talks about the four reasons why you shouldn't fall for the 'New Year, New Me' bandwagon.