Quarantitas

In this episode, we’re chatting with Team Bebot (@teambebot), a group of Filipina moms and corporate women in the UAE who are redefining what it means to train, hustle, and live life fully. From juggling careers and family to pushing their limits at HYROX Istanbul last February, they share the highs, the struggles, and the sisterhood that keeps them showing up. Tune in for a story about grit, balance, and doing hard things—together.

"Everyone is born a creative, until rent is due." 

We thought it true until we had an enriching chat with Allen, Bekah, and Elaine - the creators of Novice Magazine PH. During our chat, we discovered that even with a day job (Elaine is a nurse in New York!), creativity doesn't need to take a back seat. Be encouraged in our conversation with these creative, passionate souls. 

4.04 what is novice mag

Pre-order your Novice Mag here: https://www.noviceph.com/

Yes, we want to have that cookie, and we want it now.

For this episode, we discovered why depriving ourselves ruins our diet, or at least our chance to see that weighing scale move towards the right direction.

We interviewed Ching's nutrition coach, Kristia "Tia" Roco, who started this movement called "The Joy of Eating" which is helping Filipinas rediscover their love for eating while keeping themselves physically fit and healthy.

Coach Tia's no-nonsense approach towards nutrition and exercise is a breath of fresh air that will hopefully help point us in the right direction as we start our fitness journey this New Year.

Show Notes:

Follow Coach Tia on Instagram: @nutritionbykristia

Part 2

After talking to Violet, we naturally had more questions on how to deal with mental health issues.  For this two-part episode, we interviewed Ching's father-in-law, Ptr. Vic Bitoon, who is a trained counselor. He holds a master's degree in Pastoral Counseling and is currently a candidate for EdD in Christian Counseling. We hope that this episode would help us better understand our emotions and our mental health, and how we can help others who are going through rough times.

Show Notes:

After talking to Violet, we naturally had more questions on how to deal with mental health issues.  For this two-part episode, we interviewed Ching's father-in-law, Ptr. Vic Bitoon, who is a trained counselor. He holds a master's degree in Pastoral Counseling and is currently a candidate for EdD in Christian Counseling. We hope that this episode would help us better understand our emotions and our mental health, and how we can help others who are going through rough times. 

Show Notes:

Our first guest for Season 2 is Violet. She is a writer, a blogger, a paraglider, a mental health advocate, and a fighter. This is part 1 of a two-part series where we listen to her story as a person living with bipolar disorder and severe clinical depression.

The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on the individuals' personal experiences, and should not be used as a basis for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. If you suspect yourself to be suffering from mental illness, we recommend you seek professional help as soon as possible.

**TRIGGER WARNING**

This episode discusses sensitive topics such as sexual harassment and suicide. If you find these topics triggering, we strongly advise you to not listen to this episode.

If you have suicidal thoughts and you need help, call the following hotline right now:

USA National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

UAE National Committee for the Promotion of Mental Health 920033360

Philippines National Center for Mental Health (02) 7989-USAP (8727) or 0917 899 USAP (8727)

Follow Violet

Instagram: @violetology

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/violetology

Follow Nueva Vizcaya Paragliding on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nuevavizcayaparagliding

Our first guest for Season 2 is Violet. She is a writer, a blogger, a paraglider, a mental health advocate, and a fighter. This is part 1 of a two-part series where we listen to her story as a person living with bipolar disorder and severe clinical depression.

The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on the individuals' personal experiences, and should not be used as a basis for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. If you suspect yourself to be suffering from mental illness, we recommend you seek professional help as soon as possible.

**TRIGGER WARNING**

This episode discusses sensitive topics such as sexual harassment and suicide. If you find these topics triggering, we strongly advise you to not listen to this episode.

If you have suicidal thoughts and you need help, call the following hotline right now:

USA National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

UAE National Committee for the Promotion of Mental Health 920033360

Philippines National Center for Mental Health (02) 7989-USAP (8727) or 0917 899 USAP (8727)

Follow Violet

Instagram: @violetology

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/violetology

Follow Nueva Vizcaya Paragliding on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nuevavizcayaparagliding

In this episode, we talk about the book Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life and how it applies to every aspect of our lives, from dating, to marriage, motherhood, friendship, finances, and everything else in between.

00:00 Intro

02:00 The book/mindset/idea

03:05 Experiences on not putting clear boundaries

05:26 Becoming aware of boundaries

08:00 The role of your emotions in setting up boundaries 

09:59 Applying boundaries in all areas of your life

10:33 Boundaries in dating

16:45 God-given boundaries

17:21 Boundaries in parenting

27:01 Boundaries in friendship

32:29 Bypassing the hand of God

34:55 Boundaries in finances/helping others

36:00 How boundaries help you be ready to give and help

37:57 Boundaries in marriage

40:31 Generosity

43:37 Boundaries in the ministry

44:46 Adjustments in boundaries

48: 51 Closing

Happy listening!

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