The Empath Podcast Series: Recent Episodes
Empath
Our podcast is designed for anyone desiring to learn more about mental health and holistic wellness. Steph Naval, Founder & CEO of Empath, interviews various experts who advocate for mental wellness, and would like to share their knowledge on this important discussion. This podcast envisions mental health education for all in order for our listeners to reach the best and healthiest version of themselves.
Pride Month may be over, but advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community continues as we work towards safer spaces where everyone is able to live their happiest, most truthful lives #OutInTheOpen.
The Empath Podcast Series is back for a special episode to tackle mental health, the SOGIE Bill, and why Pride Month goes beyond June.
Joining us are our guests:
- Dr. RJ Naguit, MD, RN , Youth for Mental Health Coalition National Chairperson and Founder, Akbayan Youth National Chairperson
- Angelbert Hernandez, MA, DipIR, LPT, RGC, RPm, CHRP, CHRA, CSSYB, Counselor and member of Psychological Association of the Philippines LGBT Special Interest Group
- Dave Oblena, college student and human rights advocate
- Edsel Fusio, college student and LGBTQIA+ advocate
- Ada Marchadesch, Empath’s Marketing Head, advocate for mental health and LGBTQIA+ ally
[0:50] - How to build stronger familial relationships
[3:48] - Getting to know them; love languages
[9:01] - Family values
[15:46] - Struggling with family relationships
0:37 - Debunking self-care myths
2:10 - Laziness or self-care?
4:47 - Insights on self-care
8:55 - Social media and self-care
12:47 - Integrating self-care in your lifestyle
20:04 - Self-care for those who have low energy
0:50 - Mental Health Law
3:24 - Mental health law and human rights
4:27 - The process of crafting the mental health law
6:58 - Why the mental health law is important
with Patrick Gamo
1:10 - Relationship values & subjective ideals
3:21 - Red flags
7:22 - When to stay or leave a relationship
10:15 - Green flags & Pat's story
with Nicolette Ereñeta
1:38 - What is the practice of yoga? What are its benefits for the mind?
7:17 - What is yogic breathing? How does it scientifically benefit our mental health?
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with Dr. Benzon Aruta
1:09 - What is mental health?
10:09 - What are good mental health goals?
13:05 - Why is it important to set concrete mental health goals?
16:28 - How can we stick to the mental health goals we set?