Everyone is an expert on social media nowadays. Social Media has made the world smaller and connected us all around the world, but it has also divided us as well. In today’s episode, I explain the importance of speaking to others in person to better understand where you stand on the issues, as well as to understand their position better.

Everyone wants change in the world. However, change starts at home. In this episode I explain why.

When I was a kid, there is one instance that sticks out in my head as the way to handle racism. In this episode I explain what I learned from an instance in which my Dad and I experienced racial prejudice and what we can take away from it.

In this episode I tackle the situation surrounding the murder of George Floyd. I have many students asking me about what I feel about this situation, and I wanted to explain my take on it on today’s episode. My goal is not just to articulate my thoughts on the matter, but also come to a point where we can all unite and hopefully agree on in these divisive times.

In today’s episode I sit down with my longtime student and brother in Bayani Warrior Martial Arts and Atienza Kali, Dante Paredes. Today, we sit down and discuss Covid-19, and delve into different topics regarding the pandemic, including: What will a Second Wave look like? Do Masks really work, and are they even necessary? What are some things we can do in our fitness to strengthen our body against the virus. Definitely take some notes because we go into a lot of information!

Today we honor those who sacrificed their lives in service to our nation. As a Filipino-American who is the child of Filipino immigrants, I am beginning to see and understand the importance of this day.

All of us have things from our past that we are holding onto, and unless we come to grips with those issues and unpack them ourselves, it’ll be hard for us to move forward. In today’s episode I discuss why unpacking our own baggage is so important, and what it may take to do so.

This virus has forced many of us to make big changes in our lifestyles. Many of us cannot do all the things we wish we could. However, today I want to emphasize that we simply must do the best with what we have. Instead of complaining about what we can’t do, let’s focus on what we CAN do.

These days, it is hard to draw the line between home-life and work-life. It’s important for us to recognize overwhelm, and how to deal with it in a productive and healthy way.

In this episode I tackle a topic that I have always had a tough time with: Worrying. It is easy, and even understandable, for us to worry in these times. However, it’s important for us to embrace a Warrior Mindset as opposed to a worrying mindset.