You Can Do This!

When was the last time you came up with an idea without asking AI? Are you worried AI is weakening your imagination and creativity? An angry reel about this popped up on my feed, so I invited its creator to scold us some more.

You probably know creator and visual artist Raco Ruiz as the mall “conyoseur,” from his viral videos imagining malls as people, his conyo parodies, SpongeBro, and Jose Rizal as a conyo podcast host. His colorful, surrealicious, cartoon-inspired art has appeared in four solo exhibitions, galleries, skate parks, streetwear, and collectibles. Where does he get his crazy ideas, and how can we become more creative like him without depending on AI?

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Our bodies at 30, 40, or 50 aren’t the same as they were at 20. So why should we keep taking care of them the same way? In this episode, Myrza Sison sits down with Dr. Debra Rouse to explore our changing hormones, from PMS to menopause, and everyday concerns around energy, mood, sleep, and metabolism. Dr. Debra shares the personal experiences that shaped her work, alongside practical perspectives on nutrition, movement, rest, and stress management.

Dr. Debra Rouse is a naturopathic doctor with over 30 years of clinical experience in women’s health and integrative medicine. She is the author of Menopause Evolved: Embracing the MettaFemina Era and co-author of the award-winning Colorado Fit Kitchen. The conversation reflects Healthy Options’ commitment to helping women understand their individual needs and make informed health choices through education and access to natural and organic foods and nutritional supplements that complement a balanced lifestyle.

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Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, an old version of yourself, or the life you thought you’d have— keeping busy and carrying on as usual won’t help you heal any faster.

“Grief is not a problem to be solved. It is a process to be honored,” says certified grief counselor JV Tanjuatco. After losing his wife Tata four years ago, he discovered that much of what he thought he knew about grief was wrong. Today, he draws from his own loss, his counseling training, and what he’s learned from other people who are grieving to help others carry grief rather than rush through it.

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Sometimes just one person’s belief in you can help you see a future you never thought possible and give you the courage to take a chance. 

For Zarah Juan, it was a woman at her family’s sari-sari store who told her when she was eight years old that she could become a flight attendant. She did—and traveling the world shaped her eye for design. In 2007, she started a small eco-bag business, which became her namesake fashion brand in 2016, known for playful, handcrafted designs like the Jeepney, Carabao, and Pineapple totes. Featured in Forbes, Vogue Italia, Vogue Hong Kong, and Vogue Philippines, Zarah is a 2023 Vital Voices Fellow and recipient of the 2018 APEC BEST award for Most Innovative Business Model. Today, she works with seven primary artisan communities from Abra to Davao, supporting more than 350 artisans.

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You’re dying to give your passion a real shot, but your corporate paycheck pays the bills. Do you really have to choose between the two? If not, how do you mix and balance both?

Jillian Gatcheco knows how. After 15 years in publishing, the former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan Philippines and editorial director of Summit Media left her dream job for banking. Now a VP for credit-card brand partnerships, she says work funds the life she wants, while creating content reminds her that life is bigger than her inbox.

You’re the one people call when the bills pile up, someone gets sick, or a sibling needs help. Or—You send siblings to school, help build your parents a home, keep the household afloat and somehow still feel guilty when you want something for yourself. So how do you help your family without putting your life and your own dreams on hold?

Dimples Romana knows that pressure so well. Long before the iconic villain Daniela Mondragon became a meme, she was a breadwinner since she was 12. Through her social-media series about breadwinners, the actress, TV host, entrepreneur, and author has opened up a needed conversation about money, guilt, boundaries, and pressure to keep giving.

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Does one tiny concern—a delayed reply, strange symptom, or awkward conversation—ever send your mind straight to the worst-case scenario? Worrying too much deprives you of sleep, wastes energy, and prevents you from living in the moment.

Helping us learn how to interrupt the worry spiral are Leah Sanchez, a DBT therapist, ACT practitioner, coach, and CEO of the Agos Diwa Mental Health Services Center and Dr. Joyce Maglaque, a Fellow of the Philippine Psychiatric Association, a specialist in adult and addiction psychiatry, and Chief of Clinical Operations of Agos Diwa.

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Due to popular demand, here’s the sequel to Ep.267—the episode that made us reach No.11 in Spotify’s Top Podcasts in the Philippines charts!

In this episode, we go deeper into sleep and answer more of your questions—this time about what really goes on when you sleep, the sleep chronotype you’re born with, napping, oversleeping, difficulty waking up, abnormal behaviors during sleep, snoring, sleep apnea, sleep studies, CPAPs, the biggest warning signs that you should seek medical attention, and what happens when you don’t. Back on the show to shed light and separate myth from fact is Dr. Frances Magturo, sleep medicine specialist from The Medical City’s Center for Sleep Medicine.

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Are you stuck—or scared to quit? Are you tired...or is this chapter over? Is it still worth it? Whether it’s a job, a relationship, a business, or even a dream you once badly wanted, how do you know if things are just hard right now—or if this no longer feels right?Kia Abrera is a globally certified neuroplastician—one of only 30+ in the world—a communication strategist, and founder of Brave Creatives. She combines brain science, storytelling, and self-leadership to help people stop feeling stuck, move through fear, and figure out their next step with more confidence.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at [email protected].

Have you resisted working on your personal brand because the idea of it makes you cringe a little? Maybe it feels fake, self-promotional, or like you’re trying too hard to get noticed. You know that putting yourself out there is essential, but how do you do it without pretending to be someone you’re not?

Personal branding coach, executive coach, and reputation strategist Jojo Ampeloquio believes personal branding starts with your unique identity, not crafting an image or persona. For decades, he has helped celebrities, executives, entrepreneurs, politicians, and content creators build influence by discovering a personal brand rooted in their strengths, values, and purpose.

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