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Hi! We are Liv and Tina and we talk about the joys and struggles of being 40-somethings while having our meryenda. ‘Meryenda’ means snack time to Filipinos and we’re pretty loyal to it. It’s a time to take a break from a busy day and catch up on life. Tara! Meryenda tayo! Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, do seek professional help. https://mentalhealthph.org/ Follow our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meryendatherapy/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/meryendatherapy/ Music by Arrigo Martelli

  1. Midlife Money Matters: Financial Health, Mindset, and Investing

    12/07/2024

    Midlife Money Matters: Financial Health, Mindset, and Investing

    In this episode, we explore the financial challenges and opportunities that arise in our 40s and beyond. Finance expert Sherwin shares the importance of cultivating a positive money mindset, offering smart investment strategies tailored to midlife, along with practical tips and inspiring insights. Tune in for the tools you need to make confident, informed decisions about your financial future. We cover: ~ Financial Stages of Life ~ Budgeting with the right mindset ~ Importance of goal setting (Ex. emergency fund) ~ How to budget or spend your Christmas bonus ~ Investments and retirement funds ~ Sherwin's recommended investments ~ Finance trackers ~ Growing our income ~ Our tipid tips Connect with us: Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com⁠. This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

    1h 46m
  2. Superheroes in the Family: Midlife Caregivers for Aging Parents (Part 2)

    11/23/2024

    Superheroes in the Family: Midlife Caregivers for Aging Parents (Part 2)

    In this concluding episode of the two-part series “Superheroes in the Family: Midlife Caregivers for Aging Parents,” we continue talking to Ariel and Tina about what helps them weather this tough job, the upside of caring for their parents, their prayers and wishes, and their advices to fellow caregivers. If you haven’t watched the first part, catch it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2czZaV87XUentPcPZtSMqs This is a two-part episode series where we spotlight the often unseen heroes: adults in their 40s who make the selfless decision to stay or move back home to care for elderly parents.Our guests Tina and Ariel share their experiences balancing multiple responsibilities, including caregiving, work, and personal life.  This episode series aims to create a sense of community among those in the sandwich generation, a growing group of midlife caregivers who are navigating the complexities of caring for aging parents and their own families. If you’re a caregiver or part of a multigenerational household, this episode is for you.

    1h 6m
  3. Superheroes in the Family: Midlife Caregivers for Aging Parents (Part 1)

    11/16/2024

    Superheroes in the Family: Midlife Caregivers for Aging Parents (Part 1)

    In this two-part episode series, we spotlight the often unseen heroes: adults in their 40s who make the selfless decision to stay or move back home to care for elderly parents. Join us as we talk with Tina and Ariel about their experiences balancing multiple responsibilities, including caregiving, work, and personal life. In this first part of the series, they share the journey of how they got into this role, the challenges of caring for their moms, and how they manage it all with the help of family and others.  This episode series aims to create a sense of community among those in the sandwich generation, a growing group of midlife caregivers who are navigating the complexities of caring for aging parents and their own families. If you’re a caregiver or part of a multigenerational household, this episode is for you. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:01 Meet our guests 05:55 Our meryenda 11:42 How did you become your mom's primary caregiver? 24:31 On hindsight, did you see yourselves doing this for your moms? 36:45 What kind of help do you get from siblings or other people? 43:05 Adjustment phase 55:08 What are the challenges you experience? Disclaimer: Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, we urge you to seek professional help. Here's a good place to start if you’re in the Philippines: ⁠https://mentalhealthph.org/⁠ Connect with us: Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com⁠. This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

    1h 22m
  4. Mid-Life Surprise: First Time Moms in Their 40s

    10/19/2024

    Mid-Life Surprise: First Time Moms in Their 40s

    Is it really too late to plan for pregnancy in your 40s? In this episode, we talk to Leona and Shineth as they share their personal journeys toward motherhood. They open up about the worries and challenges they've faced — physical, mental, and emotional — offering insights and reassurance to others who may be going through similar concerns. Connect with us: Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com⁠. This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

    1h 10m
  5. Rediscovering Bliss: Finding Joy and Rest After 40

    10/05/2024

    Rediscovering Bliss: Finding Joy and Rest After 40

    Amidst the busy life and changing energy level in our 40s, how do we still create joy and rest in our daily life? We will be talking about the importance of creating rest (sleep, peace of mind, decluttered life) and joy, challenges, benefits, and tips on how we can make this happen for us. We explore this chill topic in the beautiful city of Verona, all while having meryenda, of course! Topics we cover: ~ Importance of me time ~ How joyful activities — tiring as they can sometimes be — can still give us rest ~ Our creative pursuits (painting, photography, gardening, cooking, and DIY-ing) ~ Being “in the zone” ~ How to discover things that bring us joy Connect with us: Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com⁠. This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

    32 min
  6. Cooking in our 40s: Is it an Essential or Optional Ingredient in Life?

    09/21/2024

    Cooking in our 40s: Is it an Essential or Optional Ingredient in Life?

    In these days of food apps and food delivery services, how important is it still to learn how to cook, especially in your 40s? This episode is all about food and food culture, and our non-chef hosts will share with us how they got to love their time in the kitchen. We will also be talking about food culture in the Philippines and Italy. It's one delicious episode so don't miss to book your seat in our meryenda table! Some photos are from Tina's IG: ⁠http://instagram.com/foodtinaeats Connect with us: Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com⁠. This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

    1 hr
  7. Solo Traveling in our 40s: Are you (Still) Game for it?

    09/07/2024

    Solo Traveling in our 40s: Are you (Still) Game for it?

    Join us as we take a stroll around beautiful Venice and sample different meryenda and drinks at some of the old bars and cafes. Seasoned solo traveler Liv shares how she fell in love with solo traveling while Tina shares her preparations and excitement on her first solo travel to Italy. Together, we tell you the ups and downs of solo traveling. And even if solo traveling is not your thing, we show you around Venice as we hop from one meryenda place to another. So, andiamo!  Connect with us: Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com⁠. This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

    32 min

  8. 08/17/2024

    Getting Married in our 40s: The Ups and Downs

    "Baka tumandang binata/dalaga ka nyan!" is probably something a lot of us in our 40s often hear from family, relatives, friends, and even neighbors. Is it really too late to get married when we’re well into our 40s? In this episode, we are chatting with blogger, traveler, and adventurer Dom who got married at 40. Liv also shares her story and experience as a married 40-something. Disclaimer: Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, we urge you to seek professional help. Here's a good place to start if you’re in the Philippines: ⁠https://mentalhealthph.org/⁠ Connect with us: Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com⁠. This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

    1h 12m
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Hi! We are Liv and Tina and we talk about the joys and struggles of being 40-somethings while having our meryenda. ‘Meryenda’ means snack time to Filipinos and we’re pretty loyal to it. It’s a time to take a break from a busy day and catch up on life. Tara! Meryenda tayo! Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, do seek professional help. https://mentalhealthph.org/ Follow our socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meryendatherapy/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/meryendatherapy/ Music by Arrigo Martelli

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