Sa Labas ng Classroom (Outside the Classroom)

"Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees." - B.K.S. Iyengar

In this relaxing episode, ate Shiloh talks about her journey as a yoga teacher. A level of her vulnerability is expressed as she shares the primary reason why she tried yoga and how yoga helped her. She also enlightens us with some benefits of yoga. I feel like I'm more interested to enroll in a yoga class because of her insights.

Learn more about Mindful Yoga School:

"What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches." - Karl Menninger

In this shorter than usual episode, ate Jesan talks about the shift she experienced when she returned to the country after working abroad for six years. She also shares about the importance of patience while traveling her career path. Despite not knowing what's next in the career front, we celebrate her wins!

"And suddenly you just know…It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings."

In this episode, Bryann talks about starting a life in Singapore. He also shares the coping strategies that helped him adjust when he moved abroad. We also experience a level of nostalgia as we reflect on where we've been and where we are now.

I hope his offer to treat us to chicken rice will still be available even years from now :)

"A different language is a different vision of life." - Federico Fellini

In this episode, Klein Palma gives us a sneak peek of her life in a different country, especially her journey of learning a new language. She shares personal challenges she encountered and the coping strategies that assist her in adjusting to a different place, language, and culture.

"Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost." - Erol Ozan

In this dynamic discussion, Bry David, one of my former students who is now a Registered Psychometrician and a teacher, shares pieces of his mental health journey. He highlights a few misconceptions other people have about psychology majors, and also gives a good insight about a crucial skill that psychology graduates should have, especially when they target to become mental health professionals.

Check out Bry's Facebook page, Keep Moving Forward PH (https://www.facebook.com/keepmovingforward2600)

Learn more about Project Wow here, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559025340812

"Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world." - Howard Zinn

In this episode, Del, a recent senior high school graduate, shares his experiences as a student leader. We go down memory lane as he narrates the challenge that molded his character as a student leader. His humility in acknowledging the things he can improve on was also refreshing to hear.

Learn more about an organization that Del volunteers for, Set Forth via their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/setforth.ph).

"I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” — Carl Jung

In this episode, Ms. Lourra Mae shares her insights about how Carl Jung's concepts, the shadow and self, contribute to the journey of becoming who we are. Although this episode mentions a little jargon, we do our best to integrate Jung's concepts to how Filipinos can have better experiences of discovering (and rediscovering) their authentic selves.

Join the free webinars organized and facilitated by Ms. Lourra at Psych Sessions with Lourra May⁠(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558809036915&mibextid=ZbWKwL)⁠

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin

In this episode, Jela Gayao, shares some of her insights as a decade-long financial adviser. We talk about the stigma related to investing and the common concerns she hears from clients. We also discuss the impact of financial literacy to mental health, including the importance of learning how to budget your own money.

Are you interested to be a financial adviser? Maybe you're interested to learn more about how a financial adviser can help you in your personal financial goals? Send an email to ate Jela at [email protected].

Abstract: This moderation analysis described the compassionate experiences of Filipino students and identified the relationship of self-compassion and compassion for others, specifying the effect of collectivism on this link. Results showed that

Keywords: self-compassion; compassion for others; collectivism; moderation analysis

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." - Oprah Winfrey

In this episode, RJ, a registered medical technologist, shares how he discovered that he is a multipassionate. He also talks about the advantages and challenges of having multiple passions, and how these passions helped his mental health. We share our insights about our passions that we have difficulty 'selling' or attaching a price tag too.

To learn more about RJ's workplace and what they do, visit their website, philtbsociety.org.