35 Lessons for 35 Years: J.R.’s Milestone Episode

J.R. celebrates turning 35 with a solo milestone episode sharing 35 favorite life lessons, drawn from a decade of year-in-review posts and a self-interview. He organizes the lessons into eight categories: body and energy, productivity and systems, career, money and freedom, love and relationships, travel and perspective, faith and meaning, and self-awareness and identity. Key themes include prioritizing sleep and recovery, building systems for consistent progress, tracking value at work, avoiding financial ruin while buying freedom, and strengthening relationships through boundaries, listening, and acknowledging feelings. He also reflects on detachment, managing expectations, naming emotions precisely, and not comparing timelines.  A free companion PDF with all 35 lessons and source links is available in the show notes.

00:00 Milestone Intro

01:32 Body And Energy

03:50 Productivity Systems

10:40 Career Lessons

13:51 Money And Freedom

17:07 Love And Relationships

21:22 Travel Perspective

22:52 Faith And Meaning

25:39 Identity And Detachment

29:57 Closing Reflections

Links/resources (also collected in the companion PDF):

• 📘 Companion PDF — 35 Lessons from 35 Years: 35_Lessons_from_35_Years_Handout.pdf
• 2025 Life Lessons: Love, Health, and Success
• A Year in Review: 2025
• 2022 Life Lessons: Health, Happiness, and Leadership
• 2019 Year in Review: Self-Discovery, Life Lessons & Dating Insights
• Money Mastery: 10+ Years of Personal Finance Wisdom Distilled From 3 Essential Books
• Book Notes: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
• Book Notes: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
• 10 Personal Finance Truths I Wish I Learned in My 20s
• Book Notes: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
• Book Notes: Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness
• Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
• Book Notes: Make Your Bed by William McRaven
• Book Notes: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
• Book Notes: Built to Move by Kelly and Juliet Starrett
• Book Notes: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
• Book Notes: Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki
• Book Notes: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
• Book Notes: Boundaries by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
• Book Notes: 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
• Book Notes: Difficult Conversations by Stone, Patton & Heen
• Book Notes: Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
• Book Notes: Awareness by Anthony de Mello
• Book Notes: Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat
• Book Notes: Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
• OTG Podcast #21: Dr. Arnel Calvario
• OTG Podcast #37: Clark H. Fielding
• OTG Podcast #68: Rani Bungay
• OTG Podcast #78: Random Show with Julie Huynh
• OTG Podcast #79: Kenta Thomas Naoi
• OTG Podcast #87: Ramy Sidhom
• OTG Podcast #89: Andrew Tran

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From B-Boy to Burn ICU Director: Loren Segovia on Dance, Disney, and Nursing Leadership

J.R. Yonocruz talks with Loren Segovia, a b-boy and former Disney performer who became a registered nurse and ICU nursing director specializing in burn care. Loren shares his dance journey through Kaba Modern, Super Galactic Beat Manipulators, and recent community performances, plus what he learned from the San Diego dance scene. He breaks down how he pivoted from pharmacy to an accelerated nursing program, passed the NCLEX, and landed a burn ICU role by standing out in interviews. They discuss what makes a great nurse, the realities of bedside care and COVID, and why protecting your license matters. Loren also explains his path into teaching and nursing administration through leadership experience, a master’s degree, and networking.

00:00 Introduction

01:59 Interview Start

03:40 Kaba Modern Origins & Soju Dance Battle Story

08:32 Dance Journey TLDR

12:10 Super Galactic San Diego Scene & Dancing Today

17:56 Disney Cast Member Life

23:08 Why Nursing and School Path

28:18 Standing Out in Nursing Interviews

33:02 Traits of Great Nurses

36:18 Social Media and License Risks

39:35 Hardest Nursing Moments & Best Parts

44:36 Surviving Nursing School

48:39 Teaching Future Nurses

54:14 Life In ICU Leadership

58:08 Landing Admin Roles

01:01:47 Rapid Fire Reflections

01:17:20 Gratitude And Signoff

Guest bio:
Loren Segovia is a registered nurse specializing in burn care and currently serves as the Nursing Director of an ICU. He is a former Disney dancer, a B-Boy, and his crew affiliations include: Kreative Movement, Kaba Modern, KM Legacy, SGBM, BBA, Groovement, Cast Members Only, Sanity, Reclaim and Rise. He proclaims he is "fulfilling the typical Filipino stereotype."

Socials/Links:

• Instagram: @hiimloren / https://www.instagram.com/hiimloren/
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nurseloren?si=4X4leWkiQ2LWzCPK
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorensegovia/
• Teach You a Lesson (K-Drama - Wikipedia)

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Dr. Arnel Calvario Ripkens on Surrogacy, Twins, Dance Legacy, and Stepping into Fatherhood

Host J.R. Yonocruz welcomes back Dr. Arnel Calvario Ripkens to discuss major life changes and his continued impact in the dance community. Arnel shares how he and his husband pursued surrogacy and are now preparing for twins, reflecting on teamwork, finances, communication, and letting go of rigid timelines. He revisits his “Yoda” role in Kaba Modern, honors the legacy of the late Anna Sarao, and describes his return to performance as a tribute and a form of closure. Arnel also talks about succession planning at Awesome Shock LA, why VIBE remains his favorite community dance event, and his work as head judge in IDL to raise standards, representation, and support for dancers.

00:00 Introduction

01:28 Interview Start & Why He Returned

07:30 Dream Of Being A Dad

10:39 Choosing Surrogacy

12:16 Planning Lessons Learned

18:32 Preparing For Twins

20:56 Becoming Kaba Modern's "Yoda"

23:57 Anna Sarao Legacy

28:10 Succession Planning Leadership

31:14 Succession Mindset

33:05 Why VIBE Stands Out

37:12 IDL as Dance Sport

43:29 Raising Judging Standards

47:53 Back to the Philippines

50:36 Closing a Dance Chapter

52:47 Fatherhood Fears and Growth

57:13 Gratitude and Final Advice

Guest bio:
As a visionary leader in the dance community, Arnel has inspired countless individuals through his work as founder of Kaba Modern, former Executive Director and former Board President of Culture Shock LA, former President of Culture Shock International, Head Judge of IDL, and as a member of the Kinjaz, while also empowering future leaders through his global education programs LEADERSHIP TOOLS for the DANCE LEADER and  ROOTS B4 BRANCHES.

He recently was the closing speaker for TEDx UC Irvine this past May and is a contributing author for recently released book: WITH LOVE - What we wish we knew about being Queer and Filipino in America.  In addition to all this, he works full-time as a Doctor of Occupational Therapy for the Long Beach Unified School District and is working in collaboration with Andy Ho and Culture Shock LA to expand his DANCE THERAPY program Awesome Shock LA in 2026 to provide an affirming and impactful space for dancers with disabilities.

Socials/Links:

• Instagram: @arnelcalvario / https://www.instagram.com/arnelcalvario
• Facebook: Arnel Calvario / https://www.facebook.com/arnel.calvario
• Website: www.DrArnel.com

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Awakening the Bayani Spirit: Bani Logroño on Storytelling, Filipino Identity, and The Filipino Story

Host J.R. Yonocruz interviews Bani Logroño, a Filipino-American writer/director, creative director of The Filipino Story Studio, and creator of The Filipino Story with 1.8M+ followers. Bani shares his background—born in Australia, raised in the Philippines, immigrating to Orange County at age nine—and how b-boying and early video-making led him toward filmmaking. He explains how immigration requirements took him to film school in Cebu, then back to Southern California’s dance community, before returning to the Philippines to direct WWII documentaries and deepen his focus on Filipino history and identity. They discuss storytelling as transformation, the “Bayani” spirit across history and the diaspora, and advice for creatives centered on play, skill-building, rest, and not tying identity solely to career.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

03:03 How We Know Each Other

06:55 Early Life and Immigration

08:53 Discovering Bboying and Film

14:21 Visa Surprise and Film School

19:37 Dance Roots and Mentors

25:46 Style and Aspirations

32:03 Filmmaking Path and Purpose

38:04 Why Stories Matter

45:53 Transformation and Filipino Pride

52:51 Bayani Spirit and WWII Lens

59:26 Modern Bayani OFWs, Ginhawa & Balikbayan Boxes

01:07:05 Filmmaking Career Advice

01:12:02 Overcoming Creative Blocks

01:14:17 Rapid Fire Questions

01:20:46 Purpose Through Creativity

01:24:50 Rethinking Pre-Colonial Labels

01:27:11 Investments And Media Recs

01:34:55 Gratitude And Final Plugs

Guest bio:
Bani Logroño is a Filipino American writer, director, and the creative director of The Filipino Story Studio.

Through award-winning documentaries such as Unsurrendered 2: The Hunters ROTC Guerrillas and Honor: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos, as well as his current flagship social media project with over 1.8 million followers, The Filipino Story, Bani has dedicated his career to uncovering and celebrating the beauty, genius, and spirit of the Filipino people.

His work has reached millions across social media and continues to inspire young Filipinos around the world to reconnect with their history, embrace core Filipino values like kapwa, bayanihan, and kabutihang-loob, and awaken the bayani spirit within them.

Socials/links:

• Instagram: @banilogrono / https://www.instagram.com/banilogrono/
• Instagram: @thefilipinostoryofficial / https://www.instagram.com/thefilipinostoryofficial/

Links/resources:

• The Filipino Story - Animated Series (YouTube)
• Unsurrendered 2: The Hunters ROTC Guerrillas (IMDb)
• Honor: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos (IMDb)

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Host J.R. Yonocruz welcomes back dancer and teacher Yerson Ochoa for his third appearance on One Thousand Gurus. Yerson shares updates from the past year, including learning to say no to sessions, hangouts, and projects to protect his schedule, while continuing to teach and taking a new role at a year-long conservatory that shifted his approach toward stricter fundamentals and measurable student growth. They discuss how friendships can be temporary, the value of low-maintenance, organic connections, and the importance of closing chapters. They also explore creating safe environments by intentionally curating community, how ego and titles/labels affect dance spaces, and differences between choreography/cover mindsets and freestyle creation. Yerson closes with gratitude for patience and being caring toward others.

02:37 Safe Space Friends

03:37 Yearly Life Update & Saying "No" More

11:46 Friends Come and Go

21:20 Closing Old Chapters

29:49 Hobbies Make Friends

32:50 Beginner Mindset, Ego, and Humility

40:15 Dance Sessions Environments & Dynamics

47:08 No Beginner Labels

50:47 Wrap Up Gratitude

Guest bio:
Yerson is a Peruvian, multi-style dancer, performer, and one of the most sought-after dance instructors in SoCal. He is well-known on social media for being one of the most energetic and inspiring kpop dancers in the community. He currently teaches at various studios in SoCal, including S1L Studio in Irvine, Epicenter Arts + Entertainment in Torrance, YG Dance Studio in San Gabriel, and Movement Lifestyle in Burbank.

• IG: @yerson.8a / https://www.instagram.com/yerson.8a/
• TikTok: @yersonochoacandia8 / https://www.tiktok.com/@yersonochoacandia8

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Why We Sleep (Matthew Walker) Book Highlights: The Science and Practice of Better Sleep

Host J.R. Yonocruz highlights Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep, arguing that sleep is the foundational driver of health, affecting the brain and body more than diet or exercise. He explains circadian rhythm and adenosine-based sleep pressure, the stages of sleep (NREM and REM), and how caffeine and alcohol undermine sleep quality. Key points cover memory and performance, emotional regulation, and links between sleep loss and risks like weight gain, hormone disruption, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. He closes with Walker’s modern sleep obstacles and 12 practical tips, emphasizing a consistent eight hours nightly.

00:00 Welcome and Book Intro
02:07 What Sleep Is
03:42 Stages of Sleep Explained
05:09 Sleep and Brain Power
06:35 Emotions and Disease Risk
07:30 Sleep and the Body
08:49 Dreams and REM Benefits
09:34 Why We Sleep Less Today
10:58 12 Tips for Better Sleep
12:21 Final Takeaways and Wrap Up

Links/resources:

• 📖 Full blog post notes: https://marloyonocruz.com/2020/04/10/book-notes-why-we-sleep-by-matthew-walker/
• 🎧 Audiobook on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Why-We-Sleep-Audiobook/B0752ZQR33
• 📺 Slides presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10KN9_FmTsO1rdbgdprEEQ9kzpXvvbXm1/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103742804652080246861&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Season 9 Recap: Key Lessons from AI, Productivity, Dance, Fitness, Grief, and Comedy

Host J.R. Yonocruz delivers an audio-only recap of One Thousand Gurus Season 9, reflecting behind the scenes on episodes 81–89 and inviting listeners to revisit conversations that resonated. He highlights the season’s range—random shows, return guests, a book highlight, and deep one-on-ones—covering topics like AI and the future of work, productivity, fitness, dance, medicine, grief, comedy, and mental health. Key takeaways include distinguishing self-care from indulgence and recognizing “phantom costs” of clutter; AI’s limitations and the value of broad, resilient skill-building; Make Time’s “highlight” framework and distraction awareness; treating sales as being the “CEO of your own life”; prioritizing groove and joy in dance; adaptive nutrition tracking and hobby depth; choosing careers by what daily life looks like; grief as love without a destination; and creative discipline plus a practical mental health routine.

01:16 Season 9 Overview

01:44 Ep 81: Random Show with Aeden Pham

02:49 Ep 82: AI And Work with Alex Hung

04:06 Ep 83: Book Highlight - Make Time

04:57 Ep 84 Faith And Fitness with Richard Hardy

05:54 Ep 85 Joy In Dance with Brian "Lil B" Perez

06:58 Ep 86 Cosplay And Bowling with Travis Trinh

08:06 Ep 87 Medicine And Travel with Ramy Sidhom

09:04 Ep 88 Grief Reframed with Blessie Panopio

10:11 Ep 89 Comedy And Mental Health with Andrew Tran

Links/resources:

• #81: Random Show with Aeden Pham - Self-Care vs. Indulgence, Speaking with Integrity, and Spending Habits
• #82: Alex Hung - AI Tools, Leading Productive Teams, and Navigating the Changing Workforce
• #83: Book Highlights - Make Time by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky
• #84: Richard Hardy - Finding Faith, Exploring Fitness, and Seeking Feedback for Success
• #85: Brian "Lil B" Perez - Winning International Competitions, the Evolution of Locking, Podcasting as Public Therapy, and Finding Joy in Dance
• #86: Travis Trinh - AX Summer Cut Regimen, Cosplay, Anime Spoilers & Hot Takes, and Bowling Technique Deep Dive
• #87: Ramy Sidhom - Embracing the Variety of Life, Advice for Medical School, and Being Bold with Solo Travel
• #88: Blessie Panopio - New Fitness Journey, Reading Habits, Concerts, G.O.A.T. Discussions, and Dealing with Grief
• #89: Andrew Tran - Art Inspirations, Standup Comedy, Financial Planning, and Prioritizing Mental Health

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Andrew “Trandrew” Tran: From Kaba Modern Breakdancer to Financial Services Manager—Comedy, Mental Health, and Fatherhood

Host J.R. Yonocruz reunites with Andrew Tran (Trandrew), a financial services manager and longtime performer with roots in theater, breakdancing, and stand-up comedy, now living in Las Vegas and expecting a baby with his partner, Clarizcel. They reflect on meeting through Kaba Modern, Andrew’s years on the team (2004–2006), and later leadership with Kaba Modern Legacy (2014–2017), including leaving Modern early amid mental health and personal challenges. Andrew shares how he got into stand-up, how he wrote and structured sets, and lessons about taking action despite fear. He also discusses his career shift into financial planning and offers practical takeaways on therapy, exercise, sleep, and emotional self-awareness.

Chapters

02:10 Vegas, Baby News, and Kaba Modern

13:08 Origins and Influences

20:48 Theater to Stand-Up

27:27 Writing and Structuring Sets

39:53 What Makes Jokes Work & Lessons on Performing

43:46 Switching Into Finance

48:36 Finding The Right Advisor

52:29 Mental Health Journey

57:56 Personality Highs And Lows

01:03:40 Rapid Fire Questions

01:16:26 Gratitude And Final Signoff

Guest bio:
Andrew Tran a.k.a. “Trandrew” is currently a financial services manager at a Fortune 100 company. Outside of work, he has a strong background in the performing arts. He grew up doing theatre and even dabbled in stand-up comedy. At age 12, Andrew began breakdancing and is a founding member of Placebo Effect Crew. He also previously served as Executive Director of Kaba Modern Legacy. Currently, he enjoys playing guitar during his free time. He is looking forward to being a first-time parent later this year with his partner, Clarizcel. 

Socials/links:

• Instagram: @trandreww_ / https://www.instagram.com/trandreww_/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hung-tran/

Links/resources:

• Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen (Trandrew’s dance choreography)
• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson (book summary)
• The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer (Amazon - affiliate link)

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Blessie Marie Panopio Returns: Fitness Discipline, Sleep, Reading, and Grief

Host J.R. Yonocruz welcomes back Blessie Marie Panopio to share life updates since her last appearance. They talk about moving, her fitness and nutrition journey, and her mom’s recent health scare and recovery. The conversation also covers sleep habits, getting back into reading through library apps, and recent concerts. They close with thoughts on shorter modern songs, GOAT debates, and grief as love with no place to go.

01:30 Life Updates
05:30 Gym Motivation Shift
09:01 Nutrition Portion Control
14:30 Workout Routine Basics
19:08 Accountability Advice
22:33 Sleep First Always
24:32 Library Card Hacks
27:33 Book Goals And Series
30:55 Why Songs Are Shorter
34:05 Michael Jackson Misconceptions
36:32 GOAT Debates Across Eras
41:43 Grief And Love Reframe
45:09 Gratitude And Wrap Up

Guest bio:
Born and raised in the Philippines, Blessie is a dancer, competitive singer, and content creator. She has 880k+ followers across her social media accounts, tens of millions of views across her videos, and is known internationally for her comedy, couple, and Filipino culture content. She was a choreographer for SHERO’s 1st place 2024 K-Factor set, enjoys karaoke during her spare time, dancing K-pop covers, and is a pun-thusiast.

Socials/links:

Instagram: @blessie.mp4 / https://www.instagram.com/blessie.mp4/
TikTok: @blessie.mp4 / https://www.tiktok.com/@blessie.mp4 

Links/resources:

• Finch (self-care app)
• Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker (book summary)
• Hoopla (public library app - audiobooks, ebooks, movies & music)

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Dr. Ramy Sidhom on Medicine, Dance, Solo Travel, and Finding Meaning

J.R. Yonocruz reconnects with Dr. Ramy Sidhom to talk about his path from Kaba Modern and diverse cultural interests to becoming a physician with four board certifications (internal medicine, pulmonary/critical care, and hospice/palliative care). Ramy shares lessons on thriving with variety, learning how to study effectively, navigating medical training, and choosing a career by leaning into what brings joy (and avoiding what you hate). They also discuss Ramy’s love of travel—especially solo trips—and end with a rapid-fire on control, meaning, habits, and gratitude for community.

02:15 Kaba Modern Culture
07:33 Ramy The Mentor
09:41 Origin Story Anaheim
19:45 Med School While Competing
29:35 Specialties and Day-to-Day of a Doctor
34:38 Advice For Future Doctors & Career Reflections
38:05 Travel Origins and Mindset
41:37 Solo Travel Tips & Favorite Destinations
46:50 Rapid Fire Wisdom
51:15 Control and Meaning
57:12 Hot Takes and Habits
01:00:36 Gratitude and Farewell

Guest bio:
Ramy is an early-career physician with a few board certifications who still tries to dance as much as possible and travel the world whenever possible. He is social, extroverted, and loves a good meal with good company. He believes that people are good, and God provides what we need to make it through this world.

• Instagram: @ramuluss / https://www.instagram.com/ramuluss/

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