Pilipinx in Wellness
Episodes
Louisiana Filipineuxs: Healing Historical Fragmentation with A.J. Haynes, Rhonda Lee Richoux, and Isa Tablan
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our initial audio only episode of Season 6, we talk with members of the Bayou Barkada, A.J. Haynes, Musician & Reproductive Justice Advocate, R...
Womb Care: Tending & Nurturance with Princess Manuel, LCSW & Jeanie Smith
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of Season 5, Episode 10, we talk with Founder & Somatic Womb Alchemist of Luya Healing and Herbs, Princess Manuel, and our fi...
What's Kapwa in French? with France Stohner
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 5, Episode 9, we talk with Executive Director for Centre Kapwa and Canada Co-Lead for Therapin*y, France Stohner. France Stohner is a mental...
Hilot Binabaylan with Rev. Rolando G. Comon/Apu Adman
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 5, Episode 8, we talk with Master Trainer of Hilot Binabaylan and Program Director of the Hilot Academy of Binabaylan, Rev. Rolando G. Comon...
Rest and Community Care with Liza Gesuden & Nirel Salazar
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 5, Episode 6, we talk with Restorative Yoga Teachers, Liza Gesuden & Nirel Salazar. Liza Gesuden (she/her/siya) is a certified Breathe 4...
Melatonin, Vitamin D, & Sleep with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 5, Episode 5, we have brought back Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino, Lead Physician at Love.Life | Clinical Advisor | Speaker Educator.Dr. Jaclyn Tolent...
Local Food to Kamayan with Dr. Amber Heckelman, PhD
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In season 5, episode 4, we talk with Social Ecology, Environmental Design & Food Systems Expert, Dr. Amber Heckelman, PhD. Dr. Heckelman (she/her)...
Radical Visibility with Sky Cubacub
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In season 5, episode 3, for Pride Month, we talk with creator of Rebirth Garments, Sky Cubacub.Sky Cubacub (They/Them/Theirs/Xey/Xem/Xyrs) is a nonbin...
Mastering Healthy Boundaries for Filipinos with Dr. Nette, PsyD
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Season 5, episode 2, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we talk with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Marinette Asuncion-Uy, PsyD.Dr. Marinette Asuncion-...
Allergies & Asthma with Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, M.D.
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our Season 5 launch, we talk with Board Certified Adult & Pediatric Allergist and CEO of Family Center of Allergy and Asthma, Dr. Gina Dapul-H...
Know Your Immigrant Rights with Shekinah Deocares & Cheryl Deptowicz-Diaz
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our final episode of Season 4, we talk with Senior Organizer at Pilipino Workers Center (PWC), Shekinah Deocares & attorney in family law &...
Find Your Healing Frequency with Lisa Gonsalves
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our eleventh episode of Season 4, we talk with Lisa Gonsalves, Reiki Practitioner and Sound Bath Facilitator. I’m Lisa Gonsalves, a proud guardi...
Critical Embodied Wellness for Educators with Dr. Stephanie Cariaga, Ph.D.
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our tenth episode of Season 4, we talk with Dr. Stephanie Cariaga, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Teacher Education at California State University,...
Hormonal Health 101 with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino, DO
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our ninth episode of Season 4, we talk with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino, DO, Lead Physician at Love.Life, Clinical Advisor, Speaker and Educator. Meet Dr...
Dying with Dignity with Michelle Mondia & Minda Sanchez
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our eighth episode of Season 4, we talk with Michelle Mondia, death midwife and Minda Sanchez, death doula.Michelle Mondia started her work as a d...
Cultural Perspectives on Wellness with Virgil Mayor Apostol (Part 2)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Part 2 of our seventh episode of Season 4, we talk with Virgil Mayor Apostol, B.MSc., HHP, author and cofounder of the Kaïlūkuän School of Indi...
Cultural Perspectives on Wellness with Virgil Mayor Apostol (Part 1)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Part 1 of our seventh episode of Season 4, we talk with Virgil Mayor Apostol, B.MSc., HHP, author and cofounder of the Kaïlūkuän School of Indi...
Mental Health & Chronic Pain with Dr. Rona, PsyD
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our sixth episode of Season 4, we talk with Dr. Rona, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist, Certified Yoga Practitioner and the Greater Los Angeles Co-Chap...
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with Wilhelmina De Castro, LCSW
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our fifth episode of Season 4, we talk with Wilhelmina De Castro, LCSW, Founder of Integrate Psychedelic Wellness and Education and Interim Execut...
Trauma Bond with Leo Albea & Tessa Albea
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a bonus episode for Season 4! Trauma Bond with Filipino media sibling duo, Leo Albea, CEO of One Down Media & Tessa Albea, VP at Kumu Phil...
Artistry in Life with MarKing
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our fourth episode of Season 4, we talk with MarKing, Life Coach, Artist and Activist. MarKing is a Community Leader, Culture Creator, a Student o...
Kapwa @ Kubo LB - June 22, 2024
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Pilipinx in Wellness was invited by Intuitive Energy Healer, Reiki Master, Sound Healer, Spiritual Life Coach and Child Li...
The "X" in Pilipinx with Dr. Pau Abustan & Gia Sotero Dacayanan
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our third episode of Season 4, we talk with Dr. Pau Abustan, Ph.D. (they/siya), Assistant Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at C...
Sweet Mango Therapy Group, Inc. with Christine R. Melendres
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our second episode of Season 4, we talk with Founder & CEO of Sweet Mango Therapy Group, Inc., Brainspotting Therapist and Bay Area Chapter Le...
Healing from Sexual Trauma with Emerald Rubio
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our initial episode of Season 4, we talk with Rawthentic Therapist of Set Free Marriage and Family Therapy, Emerald Rubio.Before watching, a note ...
Ability Advocacy with Roque Alas Bucton
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our final episode of Season 3, we talk with Vice-Chair of the California State Independent Living Council, Peer Specialist & Disability Advocate f...
Healing Racial Battle Fatigue with Janet Stickmon
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our 11th episode of Season 3, we talk with Wellness Consultant, Author, and Professor, Janet Stickmon.Janet Stickmon is a professor, author, educat...
Self-Care Astrology with Marsha Pacificar
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our 10th episode of Season 3, we talk with Astrologer and Self-Care Practitioner, Marsha Pacificar. Meet Marsha Pacificar, a co-visionary behind RE...
Life of an MS Warrior with Diane "DJ Danga Dang" Palaganas
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 9th episode of Season 3, we talk with MS Warrior, Former Dancer, and Hopeful DJ, Diane "DJ Danga Dang" Palaganas.DJ Danga Dang is a DJ from Lon...
Substance Use Disorder & Recovery with Colleen Capistrano, Cheryl Cambay, & Russell Ramirez
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 8th episode of Season 3, we talk with Owner & Co-Founder of Psychiatric Supportive Living & Athena House, Colleen Capistrano, Business ...
Estate Planning & Financial Wellness with Marivel M. Zialcita in collaboration with the TFAL podcast
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 7th episode of Season 3, a collaboration with the podcast @ThisFilipinoAmericanLife hosts, Elaine Dolalas & Joe Bernardo, we talk with Foun...
The WHY to Wellness with Kathleen Torio & Cheryl Samson Ramirez
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 6th episode of Season 3, your very own Pilipinx in Wellness team, Kathleen Torio & Cheryl Samson Ramirez share with you the purpose behind ...
House Dance & Health with Jardy Santiago
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 5th episode of Season 3, we talk with House Dance Instructor, Jardy Santiago.Jardy Santiago has been teaching house dance since 2001 and has pe...
Triathlons & Marathons with Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo & Raniel Hidalgo
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 4th episode of Season 3, we talk with medical doctor, founder of Family Center for Allergy and Asthma, and runner, Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo &...
Cycling & Wellness with Nelson Raboy & Jordan Laxamana
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 3rd episode of Season 3, we talk with owner of Bicycle Patrol Outfitters, Nelson Raboy & Service Manager of Cap's Bicycle Shop, Jordan Laxa...
Mental Health Awareness (East Coast Edition) with Pauline Montemayor
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 2nd episode of Season 3, we talk with licensed psychotherapist and owner of H.O.P.E. Psychotherapy Services, LLC, Pauline Montemayor (IG: @thev...
Dentistry & Capoeira with Nes Marco Morales
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our Season 3 opener, we talk with Dental Hygienist and Capoeira Instrutor, Nes Marco Morales (IG: @dentalcaredalycity, @capoeiradalycity).Nes Marco...
Integrative Natural Health with Dr. David Richard
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our Season 2 finale, we talk with Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist and Founder of Integrative Natural Health, Dr. David Richard (IG: @in...
Leveraging Energy Healing & Intuition with Anna Salumbides
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 11th episode of Season 2, we talk with Energy Healing Practitioner, Anna Salumbides (IG: @annasalumbides).Anna Salumbides is an Energy Coach an...
INA Botanicals & Tea with Bernadette Aguirre
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 10th episode of Season 2, first one for 2023, we talk with Clinical Herbalist, Bernadette Aguirre (IG: @bern.aguirre) and Founder of INA Botani...
Pilipinx Identity in Children's Books with Paola Deocampo
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our 9th episode of Season 2, we talk with children's book author, Paola Deocampo (IG: @paoladeocampo).Paola Deocampo is a Filipino-American writer,...
Transitions: Death + (Re)Birth with Trisha Perez
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our 8th episode of Season 2, we talk with Trisha Perez (IG: @paciaanne, @talayaguides).Trisha Perez is a healer, guide, coach, and doula for transi...
Spiritual Healing & Wellness Follow-Up Question with Dr. Christine Catipon
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We did a follow-up question with our previous guest, Dr. Christine Catipon after our Social Media Strategist, Kathleen Torio watched her episode and p...
Spiritual Healing & Wellness with Dr. Christine Catipon
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our 7th episode of Season 2, we talk with Dr. Christine Catipon (IG: @dr.christinecatipon).Dr. Christine Catipon, who goes by she/they/siya, is a L...
Hair, Beauty & Self-Care with Sherry Younge
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our 6th episode of Season 2, we talk with Sherry Younge (IG: @sherryyounge, @the_artform_studio).Sherry Younge is currently working as a hairstylis...
Breakdancing & Wellness with Ace & Bea
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our 5th episode of Season 2, we talk with Adrian "Ace" Harburda (IG: @ace1mmc) and Bea Lesaca (IG: @bealesaca). Adrian "Ace" Harburda is a Filipino...
Spinal Health with Dr. G
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our 4th episode of Season 2, we talk with Dr. Brian Gonzales (IG: @gonzaleschiropractic) Chiropractor, who has been in practice for 16 years in Nor...
We Keep Us Safe: Solidarity As Mutual Protection with Kalaya'an Mendoza
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our 3nd episode of Season 2, we talk with Kalaya'an Mendoza (IG: @kalamendoza), Director of US Programs for the Nonviolent Peaceforce about nonviol...
Malaya Midwifery with Jhoanna Galvez
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our 2nd episode of Season 2, we talk with Jhoanna Galvez (FB/IG: @malayamidwifery) about her/their work with birthing people. This episode is in al...
Occupational Therapy & Autism Acceptance with Dr. Arnel Calvario
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For our one year anniversary Season 2 opening episode, we talk with Dr. Arnel Calvario (IG: @arnelcalvario) about his work with neurodivergent student...
Vegan Pilipinx Cuisine with Chef Reina Montenegro
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Chef Reina (IG: @chef.reina) about her plant-based journey and the vegan Pilipinx cuisine that she cooks at her restaura...
Discussing Developmental Disabilities with Rina Bautista & Claire Camaya (Part 2)
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this episode, we continue to talk with Rina Bautista (FB/IG: @rinabeastista) and Claire Camaya (FB/IG: @clairecamaya/@doorsedcenter) abou...
Discussing Developmental Disabilities with Rina Bautista & Claire Camaya (Part 1)
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this episode, we talk with Rina Bautista (FB/IG: @rinabeastista) and Claire Camaya (FB/IG: @clairecamaya/@doorsedcenter) about defining d...
Decolonizing Wellness with Sunshine Zerda
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Sunshine Zerda (FB/IG: @sunshinezerda) about her wellness journey and what it means to "Decolonize Wellness". This episo...
East Asian Medicine with Melissa Roxas (Little Sage Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine) & Sapho Flor (Sapho Flor Integrative Wellness)
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pilipinx in Wellness' first Apple Podcast session! In alignment with the Lunar New Year, Year of the Tiger, this session features Melissa R...