Pilipinx in Wellness

In our 7th episode of Season 2, we talk with Dr. Christine Catipon (IG: @dr.christinecatipon).

Dr. Christine Catipon, who goes by she/they/siya, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has worked in university counseling centers in California for the past twelve years. She currently works full-time in Counseling and Psychological Services at Stanford University and has a part-time private teletherapy practice. She is the current Vice President for the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) and has held numerous leadership positions within the Filipinx American community. Dr. Catipon is a frequent speaker and panelist on Filipinx American mental health and she was most recently featured in the Los Angeles Times, on PBS NewsHour, and as a panelist at the 2022 San Diego Comic Con. Her professional areas of interest include AAPI social justice, LGBTQ+ identity, and intersectionality. In her spare time, she enjoys karaoke, mahjong and other board games, playing with her dog, and being a foodie.

Our in-house designer is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart). Our break track is "Tinikling Riddim" by Gingee off of her 2015 EP "Tambol" (IG: @gingeeworld).

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez

In our 6th episode of Season 2, we talk with Sherry Younge (IG: @sherryyounge, @the_artform_studio).

Sherry Younge is currently working as a hairstylist for over 24 years. She owns and oper­ates The Art­form Stu­dio, a hair salon and record store in Highland Park, Los Angeles with her husband Adrian for 16 years.

This episode also features our opening/closing track by our team designer, Ritchie. You can follow Ritchie via IG: @ritchramirezart. Our break track is the remix of "Stop & Look (And You Have Found Love)" by Adrian Younge presents "The Delfonics" (IG: @adrianyounge, @linearlabsmusic, @jazzisdead, @themidnighthour_)

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez

In our 5th episode of Season 2, we talk with Adrian "Ace" Harburda (IG: @ace1mmc) and Bea Lesaca (IG: @bealesaca).

Adrian "Ace" Harburda is a Filipino American who works supporting students and families in the school district with academic, mental health, and housing support. He is a Los Angeles b-boy legend due to his accolades in the b-boy scene as a competitor, in the cyphers, and as a judge since 1991.

Bea started as a b-girl in 2003 and has performed internationally as a competitor, guest & judge ever since. She was apart of Funk Roots b-boying crew and the world renowned Philippine Allstars. Bea has traveled all around the world (Nepal, China, India, Morocco, USA, etc) to judge, mentor, and also learn from different cultures & teachers. Currently, she teaches dance from prep to high school at Headway School for Giftedness and is the Creative Head of Beasthouse Pole and Aerial Dance Studio.

This episode also features our opening/closing track by our team designer, Ritchie. You can follow Ritchie via IG: @ritchramirezart. Our break track is: "Believers of the True School" (Feat. DJ Zo) by L. Scatter (IG: @lscatter & @zomanno) produced by Silent John (IG: @silentjohn) of @TheBoombapKids.

The two video clips featured are "Teacher", a short documentary on B-boy Ace of the Master Movements Crew, filmed by Ken Honjo (IG: @kenhonjo) and produced by In the Attic (IG: @intheat_tic). The second clip is of Bea's work with the Philippine Special Olympics by Krista Roma (IG: @kristaroma).

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez

In our 4th episode of Season 2, we talk with Dr. Brian Gonzales (IG: @gonzaleschiropractic) Chiropractor, who has been in practice for 16 years in Norco, California, located in Riverside County. His passion is to help people of all ages attain health and wellness through using natural and holistic care through chiropractic.

This episode also features our opening/closing track by our team designer, Ritchie. You can follow Ritchie via IG: @ritchramirezart. Our break track is "Block Rockin" by Aaron "Woes" Martin (IG: @woes, @theboombapkids), a mixtape track over Pete Rock's classic, "The Creator" and directed by: Vincent Ricafort.

Host: Cheryl Samson Ramirez

In our 3nd episode of Season 2, we talk with Kalaya'an Mendoza (IG: @kalamendoza), Director of US Programs for the Nonviolent Peaceforce about nonviolent strategies to keep our Pilipinx and LGBTQI+ communities safe. This episode is in alignment with Pride Month.

Kalaya'an Mendoza [He or They/Them] is a Queer, Filipino and Hard of Hearing human rights defender, street medic and community safety & mutual protection trainer. He resides on Occupied Lenape lands, colonially known as New York City. And he currently serves as the Director of US Programs at Nonviolent Peaceforce. Nonviolent Peaceforce protects civilians in violent conflicts using unarmed protection strategies.

This episode also features our opening/closing track by our team designer, Ritchie. You can follow Ritchie via IG: @ritchramirezart. Our break track is "Isang Bagsak" by Steady (IG: @writesteady) featuring Eddy Gana Jr. and Stephanie Sajor. You can learn more about Steady through their website: writesteady.com.

The video version of this episode can also be found on our YouTube Channel, Pilipinx in Wellness (please subscribe). Follow us on IG/FB: @pilipinxinwellness or Twitter: @pilipinxnwellns

Hosted by: Kathleen Kristine Torio & Cheryl Samson Ramirez

In our 2nd episode of Season 2, we talk with Jhoanna Galvez (FB/IG: @malayamidwifery) about her/their work with birthing people. This episode is in alignment with Mother's Day.

Jhoanna Galvez is a Queer Pilipinx Licensed Midwife, IBCLC, educator, and creator. Malaya Midwifery (malayamidwifery.com) was founded in 2015. Jhoanna loves to weave birthing traditions with modern medicine.

This episode also features our opening/closing track by our team designer, Ritchie. You can follow Ritchie via IG: @ritchramirezart. Our break track is "Make It Through" by Kiwi Illafonte (IG: @kiwizzo), featuring Montreal musicians, Harvey Drumz (IG: @harveydrumz) and David Osei Afrifa (IG: @david.osei.afrifa) of Urban Science (IG: @urbscilc, @urbsciplb and @urbscibb). You can purchase "Writes of Passage: Portraits of a Son Rising", Kiwi's album, via Apple Music or Amazon.

The video version of this episode can also be found on our YouTube Channel, Pilipinx in Wellness (please subscribe). Follow us on IG/FB: @pilipinxinwellness or Twitter: @pilipinxnwellns

For our one year anniversary Season 2 opening episode, we talk with Dr. Arnel Calvario (IG: @arnelcalvario) about his work with neurodivergent students as an Occupational Therapist within LBUSD. This episode aligns with April's Occupational Therapy & Autism Acceptance month.

Believing in using his talents & resources to promote community outreach, “respect for all people,” artistic expression, and education, Dr. Arnel Calvario has dedicated himself to the dance community since his college days. In 1992, he founded UC Irvine’s own Kaba Modern. He currently serves as the Board President of Culture Shock International and as an active member of the KINJAZ. He managed Kaba Modern, Fanny Pak, the Beat Freaks, & Kinjaz during their runs on MTV’s hit show America’s Best Dance Crew. Arnel also helped manage Kinjaz during their 2017 run on NBC’s World of Dance. He also launched his “Dance Therapy Program for Neurodivergent Children” in April 2014 in collaboration with Culture Shock LA & the DEA. He also continues to teach his ROOTS B4 BRANCHES dance workshop and his international virtual program LEADERSHIP TOOLS for the DANCE LEADER, judge dance competitions, speak on discussion panels & participate in program development & leadership mentorship internationally. He does all this while continuing to work as a full-time pediatric Doctor of Occupational Therapy for Long Beach Unified School District Related Services.

This episode also features our opening/closing track "Help Me" and break track "Spring", both by our team designer, Ritchie. You can follow Ritchie via IG: @ritchramirezart

The video version of this episode can also be found on our YouTube Channel, Pilipinx in Wellness (please subscribe). Follow us on IG/FB: @pilipinxinwellness or Twitter: @pilipinxnwellns

In this episode, we talk with Chef Reina (IG: @chef.reina) about her plant-based journey and the vegan Pilipinx cuisine that she cooks at her restaurant, "Chef Reina" in Brisbane, CA. This episode is in alignment with Women's History Month.

Chef Reina Montenegro was born and raised in Dumaguete City on the Philippine island of Negros, and moved to the Bay Area in 1997. Montenegro prides herself as being self-taught in the kitchen, and started her restaurant career as a personal chef and caterer in 2012 when she decided, after 10 years at a corporate job, to follow her passion for food and cooking.

Montenegro has created dishes for Mayors Jean Quan of Oakland, Tom Bates of Berkeley, and the late Ed Lee of San Francisco. She also catered events for Apple, NASA, UBER, Twitter, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock Investments, and more. In 2016, her catering business eventually led to opening a restaurant, ‘Nick’s Kitchen’ in Daly City. A year later she decided to change the concept to be aligned with her plant-based diet and cruelty-free lifestyle; as the first Filipino Vegan restaurant in the Peninsula. Montenegro opened 3 popular Filipino vegan restaurants in the Bay Area; Nick’s Kitchen, ‘Nick’s On Grand’ (opened 2018 in South San Francisco), and ‘Nick’s On Mission’ (opened 2019 in San Francisco).

Now she has pivoted her business into a storefront and has come out from behind the Nick’s brand, launching ‘Chef Reina’ in 2021 in Brisbane, CA. Chef Reina is at her best when she’s creating in the kitchen. She enjoys spending quality time with great friends and her most precious humans, her children.

This episode also features our opening/closing track "Balance" and break track "Traveler", both by Klassy on her Dirty Cortez EP. You can purchase these tracks directly from the Beatrock Music website: https://beatrockmusic.com/collections/klassy

The video version of this episode can also be found on our YouTube Channel, Pilipinx in Wellness (please subscribe). Follow us on IG/FB: @pilipinxinwellness or Twitter: @pilipinxnwellns

In Part 2 of this episode, we continue to talk with Rina Bautista (FB/IG: @rinabeastista) and Claire Camaya (FB/IG: @clairecamaya/@doorsedcenter) about our personal experiences growing up with individuals with developmental disabilities, allyship, DOORS Educational Center and disability resources. This episode is in alignment with March's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Women's History Month.

Rina Bautista is an Education Specialist for students with moderate/severe disabilities at a public high school in San Diego, CA. Her mission is to prepare students to transition from high school in areas such as employment, education, and living skills.

Claire Camaya, who holds a doctorate in Education, has been an educational therapist for over 20 years and is the director and owner of DOORS Educational Center in Orange County, California.

This episode features "When Womxn and Grrrls Are Killed" by Faith Santilla and Klassy's "Balance" (closing track) on her Dirty Cortez EP album. You can purchase both tracks directly from the Beatrock Music website: https://beatrockmusic.com/collections

This audio podcast episode can also be found on our YouTube Channel, Pilipinx in Wellness. Follow us on IG/FB: @pilipinxinwellness or Twitter: @pilipinxnwellns

In Part 1 of this episode, we talk with Rina Bautista (FB/IG: @rinabeastista) and Claire Camaya (FB/IG: @clairecamaya/@doorsedcenter) about defining developmental disabilities, how they help individuals with disabilities professionally, why they chose this line of work and supporting students during the pandemic. This episode is in alignment with March's Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Women's History Month.

Rina Bautista is an Education Specialist for students with moderate/severe disabilities at a public high school in San Diego, CA. Her mission is to prepare students to transition from high school in areas such as employment, education, and living skills.

Claire Camaya, who holds a doctorate in Education, has been an educational therapist for over 20 years and is the director and owner of DOORS Educational Center in Orange County, California.

This episode also features our opening track "Balance" by Klassy on her Dirty Cortez EP. You can purchase this track directly from the Beatrock Music website: https://beatrockmusic.com/collections/klassy

This audio podcast episode can also be found on our YouTube Channel, Pilipinx in Wellness. Follow us on IG/FB: @pilipinxinwellness or Twitter: @pilipinxnwellns