Pilipinx in Wellness

For our ninth episode of Season 4, we talk with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino, DO, Lead Physician at Love.Life, Clinical Advisor, Speaker and Educator.

Meet Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino, a Board-Certified Family Physician practicing holistic and whole-body medicine, with an emphasize on disease prevention, longevity, women’s health, and hormone optimization. She combines extensive training through the Institute for Functional Medicine with additional education in Ayurvedic healing, Quantum Biology, and integrative oncology & immune support. Her practice brings a comprehensive, root-cause based approach to the care of both Florida and California-based patients as the Lead Functional Medicine Physician at Love.Life in Los Angeles, CA.

A frequent expert contributor to publications including Well+Good, CNET, MindBodyGreen, and Women's Health, Dr. Tolentino has also been featured in Vogue and the Wall Street Journal. When she's not caring for her patients, Dr. Tolentino enjoys catching sunsets on the beach with her family, and proudly advocating for her fellow young breast cancer warriors.

This episode was edited by Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga). Our in-house designer is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart). Hosts: Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga) Sheena Katz (IG: @sheenakatz) and MarKing (IG: @artistry_in_life)

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For our eighth episode of Season 4, we talk with Michelle Mondia, death midwife and Minda Sanchez, death doula.

Michelle Mondia started her work as a death midwife 15 years ago. She specializes in home funerals, green burials, and culturally specific end-of-life practices. As an advocate for more equitable end-of-life practices, Michelle founded the Death Workers Alliance, a space dedicated to supporting BIPOC death doulas and serving marginalized communities. Michelle is not active on social media but can be reached via email at [email protected].

Minda Sanchez is an end of life planner, death doula, altar builder and community weaver based in Boston, Massachusetts. She is a founding member of The Doula Guild and Your Village Doulas.

This episode was edited by Kathleen Torio (IG: @itskathleenkristine). Our in-house designer is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart).

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga) & Sheena Katz (IG: @sheenakatz)

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For Part 2 of our seventh episode of Season 4, we talk with Virgil Mayor Apostol, B.MSc., HHP, author and cofounder of the Kaïlūkuän School of Indigenous Science.

Virgil Mayor Apostol descends from a maternal and paternal bloodline of healers, and has dedicated himself to the research, development, and promotion of his ancestral traditions. His maternal bloodline is traced to Don Pedro Almazán who led the 1661 Ilocos Revolt against the despotism of Spanish authority. He is a cofounder of Kaïlūkuän School of Indigenous Science, author of "Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions" (North Atlantic Books, 2010), and co-author of "Healing Hands of Hilot" (1997).

As an avid researcher of both the combat and healing traditions of his Iluko and Pangasinense ancestry, Apostol has written several articles, spoken at various universities, and has conducted workshops and healing sessions across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He has obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Metaphysical Science. He is also a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and has received the honorable title “Open Eye Master” from the founder of the School of Pyramids’ International Circle of Masters.

This episode was edited by Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga). Our in-house designer is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart).

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez & MarKing (IG: @artistry_in_life)

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For Part 1 of our seventh episode of Season 4, we talk with Virgil Mayor Apostol, B.MSc., HHP, author and cofounder of the Kaïlūkuän School of Indigenous Science.

Virgil Mayor Apostol descends from a maternal and paternal bloodline of healers, and has dedicated himself to the research, development, and promotion of his ancestral traditions. His maternal bloodline is traced to Don Pedro Almazán who led the 1661 Ilocos Revolt against the despotism of Spanish authority. He is a cofounder of Kaïlūkuän School of Indigenous Science, author of "Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions" (North Atlantic Books, 2010), and co-author of "Healing Hands of Hilot" (1997).

As an avid researcher of both the combat and healing traditions of his Iluko and Pangasinense ancestry, Apostol has written several articles, spoken at various universities, and has conducted workshops and healing sessions across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He has obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor in Metaphysical Science. He is also a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and has received the honorable title “Open Eye Master” from the founder of the School of Pyramids’ International Circle of Masters.

This episode was edited by Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga). Our in-house designer is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart).

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez & MarKing (IG: @artistry_in_life)

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For our sixth episode of Season 4, we talk with Dr. Rona, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist, Certified Yoga Practitioner and the Greater Los Angeles Co-Chapter Lead of Therapin*y alongside LMFT, Ariel Landrum.

Dr. Rona, PsyD (she/her/siya) is a mind-body psychologist and certified yoga practitioner based in California. Her work stems from feminist, decolonization, and embodiment practices. She is passionate about working with Filipinx and other AANHPI womxn, helping them dismantle imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and navigating being first/second generation children of immigrants. She also specializes in treating chronic pain and other chronic conditions, complex trauma, body image issues, and anxiety. She believes in the importance of education, empowerment, and advocacy for the Filipino American community.

This episode was edited by Kathleen Torio (IG: @itskathleenkristine). Our in-house designer is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart).

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez

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For our fifth episode of Season 4, we talk with Wilhelmina De Castro, LCSW, Founder of Integrate Psychedelic Wellness and Education and Interim Executive Director for the Psychedelic Research and Training Institute (PRATI).

Honoring the entire person, Wilhelmina provides a safe space for you to explore the root of your pain, the situations that perpetuate your challenges and solutions that will help you achieve your ultimate goals. Wilhelmina has worked with hundreds of people all over the world in meeting their therapeutic goals. Her work specializes in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions. She has significant experience in working with BIPOC, the LGBTQIA2s+ community and poly/non-monogamous people.

Wilhelmina is trained in KAP (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy) through PRATI (Psychedelic Research and Training Institute) and MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy through MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies).

In addition to teaching Masters level courses in Psychology, Human Behavior and Social Innovation, Wilhelmina serves as the Interim Executive Director for PRATI (Psychedelic Research and Training Institute) and DEI leader for the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI) as well as a therapist on Compass Pathways Clinical Trial for Psilocybin and Treatment Resistant Depression.

This episode was edited by Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga). Our in-house designer is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart).

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez

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We have a bonus episode for Season 4! Trauma Bond with Filipino media sibling duo, Leo Albea, CEO of One Down Media & Tessa Albea, VP at Kumu Philippines.

Leo Albea is a Filipino American media executive with the mission of raising awareness and representation for key issues impacting underrepresented communities - especially Filipino. He is an expert on virality, with over 3 billion organic views under his belt as a filmmaker and created the most watched Facebook video in the world in 2020, which now has over 850+ million organic views.

Leo is the Founder & CEO of One Down - one of the leading media companies centering Filipino narratives in the US. Through One Down, Leo has supported hundreds of creatives, non-profits, businesses, and community members in amplifying their voices in matters that are most meaningful to them - producing viral content that has reached millions of people around the world.

Tessa Albea, is featured on the first episode of Trauma Bond with her mother, Pinky Albea. She is a community builder, entertainment host, and tech leader, is dedicated to reconnecting the global Filipino diaspora with its roots. Formerly a nurse in the US, her journey evolved with a passion for K-Pop shows, propelling her into the role of Director of Programming for Kumu USA. Now as the VP of Customer Engagement for Kumu, Tessa focuses on the app’s top-paying users, driving revenue growth, and facilitating connections between streamers and gifters.

Adding to her dynamic profile, Tessa was a participant in Kumu’s reality TV show, “Diamond Hunt”. Her commitment to building an ecosystem that globally connects fans to Filipino culture drives her work in the intersection of tech and media.

This episode was edited by Kathleen Torio (IG: @itskathleenkristine). Our in-house designer is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart).

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez

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For our fourth episode of Season 4, we talk with MarKing, Life Coach, Artist and Activist.

MarKing is a Community Leader, Culture Creator, a Student of Human Behavior, Life Practitioner, Guardian of the Human Spirit, and an Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development Coach.

His coaching practice, Artistry in Life, intentionally focuses on working with artists, creatives, and activists who are conscious about creating impact. With a focus on learning to lead Self. He helps people in our communities to become better Leaders.

“Helping Leaders overcome their fears, get over their shit, and fall in love with their greatness.”

MarKing has over 25 years of experience in personal development and received training and coaching in emotional intelligence and meditation. His work is informed as an artist, creative and activist and is one of the Co-Founders and Former Artistic Director of Bindlestiff Studio.

His background provides a unique insight to the inner workings of creatives. He provides tools, a framework, and a practice as a foundation to build off of to help reprogram mindset and overcome any emotional or mental blocks.

His passions are helping to elevate communities, photography, playing disc golf and helping others find what truly makes their ‘Soul Smile’.

This episode was edited by Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga). Our in-house designer is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart).

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez

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On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Pilipinx in Wellness was invited by Intuitive Energy Healer, Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Spiritual Life Coach and Child Life Specialist, Anne Esperanzate in collaboration with the Kubo Organizing Project held at Kubo Long Beach from 11am-3pm.

Kapwa was an event that featured Filipinx healers, readers, and wellness practitioners. It opened with a Sound Bath & Ancestral Meditation led by Anne Esperanzate, Iza Ballesteros and Corinne St. Claire. Amongst those who participated included: candles sold by @luyahealing , bodywork provided by @SoulutionTherapy, hilot and stretching through @Layuuhhh and oracle readings by @rockdovewellness. The purpose of the event was to gather community to learn and tap into the alternative holistic and indigenous healing modalities that support the spiritual and wellness journeys of Filipinx American identities.

Featured in this audio clip are testimonials from the organizer herself, Anne Esperanzate, one of the co-owners of Kubo LB, Jenn Estacio, Princess of Luya Healing and Herbs and several attendees sharing with us their wellness practices.

For our third episode of Season 4, we talk with Dr. Pau Abustan, Ph.D. (they/siya), Assistant Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at California State University, Los Angeles and Gia Sotero Dacayanan (all pronouns/siya), Queer Nonbinary Filipinx Advocate.

Dr. Pau Abustan, Ph.D. (they/siya) is an Assistant Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Cal State Los Angeles. Their research centers decolonial, queer, critical race feminist, and disability justice worldmaking in youth centered learning, animated storytelling, and activisms. They co-facilitated intersectional coalitional activisms in Southern California (Tongva/Chumash lands) and co-founded a youth learning program and a 2STQBIPOC led organization in Eastern Washington (Niimiipuu lands). Dr. Abustan is working on their first book reflecting upon their experiences as a queer Pilipinx cripnographer who witnessed youth and youth educator led disability justice worldmaking at an elementary school. They are an alumni of UC Santa Barbara, CSU Northridge, and Washington State University. They taught at Western Washington University, Highline College, University of Washington, and Washington State University. Their recent journal articles are featured in Cultural Studies Lateral and Research in Arts and Education. They are a faculty affiliate for UC Davis Bulosan Center for Filipinx Studies and a co-leader of the Critical Filipinx Studies Collective. They were awarded the Mentoring Hall of Fame with the National Disability Mentoring Coalition. Their website is: www.paulinaabustan.com

Gia Sotero Dacayanan (all pronouns/siya) is a queer and nonbinary first generation Ilocano migrant. They are passionate about communal healing by organizing and applying anarchist principles. They believe in the power of accessing ancestral knowledge through dreams, love, and authenticity.

This episode was edited by our Social Media Strategist & Grant Writer, Kathleen Torio (IG: @itskathleenkristine). Our in-house designer is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart). Our break track includes portions of "Ice Palaces" a track by Kimmortal released in 2019 through Coax Records (IG/YouTube: @kimmortaltheartist ).

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga)

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