Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez Gaemer Gutierrez: Creative Director, Speaker, Podcaster

Dr. Beth Leilani Mercado talks about adjusting to a new life in America and her long road to recovery after suffering a stroke. Her life reads like a best selling novel. She was born into poverty, began a thriving career, endured an emotionally destructive marriage, embarked on a spiritual journey, and suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed when she was only 42. Her recovery back to health was long and arduous but, she triumphantly earned a doctorate degree in psychology and followed it up by writing 2 books. Her life story of trauma and transformation can provide some much needed hope and inspiration as we embark on a brand new year.

Dr. Beth Leilani Mercado's life reads like a best selling novel. She was born into poverty, began a thriving career, endured an emotionally destructive marriage, embarked on a spiritual journey, and suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed when she was only 42. Her recovery back to health was long and arduous but, she triumphantly earned a doctorate degree in psychology and followed it up by writing 2 books. In one book, My Heart Sings, Dr. Beth writes, “Life is a school. While we are here, we will continue to experience events that will teach us what we need to learn – if we are open to it. She definitely has learned a lot. Her life story of trauma and transformation can provide some much needed hope and inspiration as we embark on a brand new year.

Nicole Ponseca explains the fundamentals of Filipino cuisine and talks about one of her life’s most memorable adventures. As part of doing research for her book, she traveled extensively through parts of the Philippines that even most Filipinos have never visited. Photograph by Marts Romero.

Nicole Ponseca is one of the pioneers of Filipino cuisine in New York City. She’s opened 2 highly acclaimed restaurants, Maharlika and Jeepney and recently published a cookbook that was a James Beard Award finalist. She talks about her mission to put Filipino food on the map.

The global pandemic continues and you may be asking yourself, "What does all this mean?" Within the Astrological community, there is an enormous buzz about what they are calling a “Pluto, Saturn Conjunction in Capricorn.” This is having a huge impact on organizations, leadership, and individuals. In Evolutionary Astrology, this is a huge opportunity for transformation and growth. In part 2 of my interview with Yumin, she will provide some fascinating insight into what’s happening from that perspective.

This is a pause on the usual interview for season 1 to do a special 2 part episode. In this episode, Gaemer sits down with his wife, Yumin, who is a psychotherapist. They talk about the importance of self care and she provides ideas on how people can take care of themselves during this very stressful time.