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Kamalayan: Conversations To Self-Awareness

Kamalayan: Conversations To Self-Awareness

Written by: Stephanie and Leo
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Leo and Stephanie are college friends exploring ideas on self-awareness amid their being Filipino. He, a language and professional development trainer based in the Philippines and she, a marriage and family therapist living the US, exchange thoughts and observations on culture and its impact on their identity. "Kamalayan" — 'consciousness' or 'awakening' in Filipino — hopes to reveal nuggets that help make living a little more interesting and meaningful.© 2024 Kamalayan: Conversations To Self-Awareness Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Ama, Ina, Anak
    Nov 29 2025

    Who are you in the family? What part do you play?

    Family, the very basic unit of society, can be a source of breakdowns and negativity as it can be a wellspring of reinforcement and stability. Many of the challenges often find root in its very construct: hierarchy, assigned roles, and accompanying expectations.

    In their newest session, have a listen as Stephanie and Leo share views and observations on traditional familial roles and how adhering to these has impacted individuals in a variety of ways.

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    1 hr
  • Don't Know What to Say: Communication Struggles in the Filipino Family
    Oct 21 2023

    Conversations in families that are steeped in custom and tradition can be a source of strain for many. Exchanges between parent and child, for instance, can hold a host of triggers, trauma, and even the demands of culture that ultimately affect relationships and well-being.

    In one of their most candid and personal episodes to date, Stephanie and Leo share stories, probe, and investigate problematic verbal encounters common among Filipino families.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • A Conversation on Conversations
    Aug 17 2023

    More than words, what else is involved when people gather to talk? Leo and Stephanie delve into the impact of conversations in their 15th episode. Listen in as they explore its necessity, understand how people behave when participating in them, and find possible ways in creating more genuine and meaningful exchanges.

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    55 mins
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