You Can Do This!

Feeling uninspired and unproductive in these chaotic times? As we all languish in a world turned upside down, it’s easy to get paralyzed by uncertainty and adversity. Merlee Jayme, international award-winning Chief Creative Officer of Dentsu Asia Pacific and  author of Everyone Can Be Creative, shows us the tools we need to crisis-proof our creativity so we stay innovative and motivated no matter what.

Life’s just too short to be trapped in the vicious cycle of starving and bingeing and torturing ourselves to attain the “perfect” body. Anti-Diet Culture advocate Jo Sebastian, a registered nutritionist & dietitian, reveals a kinder, saner, and sustainable way to be physically and mentally fit, healthy, and happy.

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As a film student in UP, her only dream was to direct rom-coms. Not only did she achieve that, she changed their tired old template and gave audiences what they didn’t know they wanted—and became the Queen of Rom-coms. Her latest opus, the Netflix hit Fan Girl was both a commercial and critical success. The game-changing, award-winning, and box-office-hit director, writer, producer reveals the struggles it took, the danger of being so good at something that you stop evolving, her process, perfectionism, patience, and how she hopes Pinoy storytellers continue to be brave enough to never stop telling the stories they want to tell.

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As we continue to lose more and more loved ones as the pandemic rages on, learning how to grieve well is an essential life skill that can save our sanity. “You have to sit with your grief, but it gets better, and there will come a time when you’ll have more happy days than sad ones,” says grief coach Cathy Sanchez Babao, who is certified in the Grief Recovery Method and is the author of Between Loss & Forever: Filipina Mothers On The Grief Journey. “You are not your feelings, and they will pass,” she adds. “But you have to honor them and respect them, and they are all valid. No one can take away your sadness from you.”

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Life is short, so don’t just leave a legacy—live it! Focus on what you want to be known for right now—don’t wait until you are gone. The late great beloved photographer who touched so many lives with his creativity, kindness, generosity, humility, and humor said in this interview, “My legacy is when I make one life better after they talk to me,” and not his achievements, despite being an artistic and commercial success for 35 years. Learn from his struggles, what he learned from his mentors and how he gave back, how he kept evolving, and wisdom about what really matters in life.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia, the hosts of the program or other programs of the network. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

How many times have we passed up on great opportunities because we felt unworthy and were debilitated by crippling self-doubt? Ever dream about how much more we could accomplish if only we believed in ourselves? We are not alone—even uber-achievers like Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Meryl Streep have Impostor Syndrome, and yet they continue to grapple with it despite their success. MindNation writer and mental health advocate Jaclyn Lutanco-Chua reveals her findings and insights on the subject and what we can do to conquer it once and for all.

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Self-loathing almost always stems from childhood, and that early, Robert hated himself for being gay and was suicidal. Getting cancer in 2016 made him realize, “If I’m dying soon, no rush to kill myself! I’m going to love every bit of myself and have the best time of my life.”  Life-changing inspiration from the iconic artist, educator, and Papemelroti co-founder on how to get out of a rut, manage clients, learn to love a day job you don’t like while pursuing your passion, get your art out there, give back through art, and save your own life.

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He was the butt of racist “Bumbay” jokes as a bullied kid in school, but he has since turned those jokes into trademark spiels and part of his repertoire as one of the most in-demand emcees in the country. He’s hosted over 3,000 events and is booked for weddings four years in advance, and yet has pivoted his career successfully in response to Pandemic times. Listen and learn about love, life, and lasting in the biz from the DJ, podcaster, comedian, endorser, and soon-to-be husband.

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Even if this self-love, body positivity, and mental health advocate has struggled with the intense pressure to be perfect and the fear of judgment of the public and the entertainment industry, her biggest wish is for all girls and women to feel that they are enough. Myrza chats with the award-winning actress, TV host and COVID-19 survivor about how she has never lost hope despite having experienced so much pain and loss in her own life.

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The trauma from being bullied as a child for being "fat, ugly, and adopted" led her to a calling that grew into a beauty empire. But the road to success was paved with obstacles—ridicule and derision from her contemporaries when she dared to do things differently, and scandals and controversies exposing intimate details of her private life for public consumption. Vicki reveals her most difficult challenges and what it has taken to stay on top for over 30 years.

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