Mental Health Ka Diyan!

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Mental Health Ka Diyan podcast is here to build a space where conscious practitioners come together (from the medical field to holistic/spiritual), people who genuinely have the heart to help. Here, we also talk to individuals who have lived through mental health struggles and explore how they’ve navigated their journey. Our goal? To empower YOU to make more CONSCIOUS, ALIGNED CHOICES when it comes to your mental health and the people you invite into that journey. So yeah, let’s HEAL STRONGER TOGETHER. 🫶 To more episodes! This is just the beginning! 🎯

  1. Sep 27

    This Podcast Is Not for Everyone And That’s the Point | Kai Villlanueva

    ------ SPECIAL EPISODE ------ Mental Health Ka Diyan isn’t here to tell you what to think or give you a 60-second answer to everything. 😅 In this solo episode, Kai gets personal about what this podcast actually stands for: taking accountability for your emotions, learning to regulate them, being more intentional about the content you consume, and staying open to different perspectives on mental health and healing. Because minsan, hindi sapat ang “gets ko na ’yan” after one Reel. We need context, discernment, and yes… konting tingin din sa sarili natin. Aray. 😬 If you’re willing to ask deeper questions, explore different perspectives, and take more agency over your own well-being, this conversation is for you. 00:00 — This Podcast Isn’t for Everyone 00:57 — Why I Made This Episode 01:52 — Who Is Kai Villanueva? 03:36 — Why Mental Health Ka Diyan Exists 04:55 — Mental Health Is Interconnected 06:00 — Setting Expectations 07:00 — Taking Agency of Yourself 08:00 — Thoughts, Beliefs & Emotions 09:45 — Learning Emotional Regulation 12:00 — Accountability vs. Blaming 13:00 — Teaching Emotional Regulation 14:00 — Learning to Let Go 15:00 — Why Long-Form Matters 16:00 — Context Can’t Be Rushed 17:45 — Consume Content Responsibly 19:00 — Protecting Your Mental Feed 19:30 — There’s No One Healing Path 20:30 — Healing Is Continuous Learning 21:00 — The Hard Part of Accountability 23:00 — Preparing Yourself for Life 24:00 — Simple Tools We Overlook 25:00 — Healing Doesn’t Need to Be Fancy 26:30 — Connecting Back to Yourself 27:30 — Take What Resonates Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Avoid self-diagnosing or assigning diagnoses to others based on information discussed in this podcast. Always consult a professional for proper assessment and guidance. Follow us on our social media platforms. Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyan Tiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyan Kai’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/ Kai’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/ Kai’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true

  2. Sep 22

    Ano Ba Talaga Ang Toxic Positivity?

    Hindi lahat ng positive words, tamang sabihin sa lahat ng oras. Kasama ni Kai si Eric Dimar, Registered Psychologist, at Registered Guidance Counselor, para pag-usapan kung bakit may mga salitang akala nating nakaka-comfort pero puwedeng makapagpa-feel na hindi valid ang pinagdadaanan ng isang tao. Sa episode na ito, pinag-usapan nila kung paano maging present, paano makinig nang may empathy, at kung ano ang puwede mong sabihin kapag gusto mong makatulong, hindi lang makapagbigay ng advice. Kung gusto mong mas maging maingat sa mga salitang binibitawan mo at mas maintindihan kung paano tunay na makasuporta sa isang taong nahihirapan, pakinggan ang buong episode sa Spotify at panoorin sa YouTube. Episode Timeline: 00:00 – What Is Toxic Positivity? 02:12 – Why Positivity Becomes Toxic 06:36 – What To Say Instead 08:00 – Why Emotions Need Validation 10:56 – Better Ways To Comfort Someone 14:37 – The Power Of Presence 15:40 – Stop Trying To Fix 17:26 – Listen To Understand, Not Reply 21:20 – Healthy Optimism vs Toxic Positivity 25:15 – Anxiety, Control, And Acceptance 29:15 – Calling Out Toxic Positivity 33:21 – Are You Toxicly Positive? 35:30 – Ask Before Giving Advice 37:53 – People Need Support, Not Solutions 40:19 – When Is Medication Needed? 43:28 – Counseling vs Psychotherapy 46:41 – Should Everyone Take Medication? 50:08 – Why Mental Health First Aid 54:06 – What Is A Facilitator? 55:43 – DMR Psychological Services Facebook Page Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Avoid self-diagnosing or assigning diagnoses to others based on information discussed in this podcast. Always consult a professional for proper assessment and guidance. This episode was recorded at Qstudios. Follow us on our social media platforms. Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyanTiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyanKai’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/Kai’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/ Kai’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true Follow Eric Dimar on: Website: DMR Psychological ServicesFacebook: DMR Psychological Services Facebook PageInstagram: @dmrpsychologicalservicesLearn more about Eric and the DMR team: Meet the DMR Psychology Team This podcast was produced by Pod Kai Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that helps wellness entrepreneurs scale their authority through podcasts. Visit their website here https://podkai.com/

    Ano Ba Talaga Ang Toxic Positivity?

  3. Sep 8

    How Hormones Affect Mental Health with Dr. Nikita Kyla Talens

    Kapag lagi kang pagod, mainitin ang ulo, hindi makatulog, o parang ang bigat-bigat ng pakiramdam... ang default na sagot natin? "Stress lang 'yan." Tapos tuloy lang sa buhay. 😒 Pero habang kausap ni Kai si Dr. Nikita Kyla Talens, an internationally trained Functional Medicine Physician, Aesthetic Dermatologist, at Self-Love Coach, mapapaisip ka rin. Paano kung hindi lang pala deadlines, traffic, o toxic na tao ang problema? Paano kung may ginagawa na rin pala ang hormones, lifestyle, at paraan natin ng pag-handle ng stress sa isip at katawan natin? Pinag-usapan nila kung bakit hindi sapat na symptoms lang ang tinitingnan, kung bakit mahalagang hanapin ang root cause, at kung paano magkakakonekta ang hormones, katawan, emosyon, at mental health. Hindi ito usapang "manifest lang" o "think positive." Practical, science-backed, at mapapaisip ka kung ano ba talaga ang sinusubukang sabihin ng katawan mo. Available na ang episode! Pakinggan mo na bago mo ulit sisihin ang sarili mo sa lahat. Episode Timeline: 02:30 - What Is Functional Medicine? 04:04 - Hormones and Mental Health 04:57 - What Do Hormones Actually Do? 06:10 - How Stress Hormones Work 08:27 - Why Stress Stays With Us 09:03 - Stress, Sleep, and Appetite 10:00 - When Stress Becomes Physical 13:39 - Hormones Work Together 14:43 - Chronic Stress and Inflammation 18:33 - The Stress Domino Effect 19:19 - Running on Overdrive 19:36 - Learning to Self-Soothe 20:43 - Stress, Anxiety, and Depression 21:13 - Understanding Your Core Emotions 23:49 - Can Meditation Help With Stress? 24:41 - Journaling for Emotional Awareness 26:59 - Learning to Reframe Thoughts 28:47 - Why Emotional Regulation Matters 30:57 - How Long Should Cortisol Last? 31:56 - Understanding Your Body Clock 32:48 - Finding Hormonal Balance 33:36 - Are These Emotions Really Yours? 35:09 - How Environment Shapes Emotions 36:10 - When Stress Causes Physical Symptoms 37:55 - Finding the Deeper Stressor 39:16 - Boundaries Can Protect Your Health 40:13 - Filling Your Own Cup 41:21 - Addressing Unhealthy Coping Habits 42:09 - Why Root Causes Matter 43:16 - Finding Your Deeper Motivation 45:31 - What Do You Want Health For? 46:32 - Making Change More Sustainable 47:20 - Where to Find Dr. Kyla Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Avoid self-diagnosing or assigning diagnoses to others based on information discussed in this podcast. Always consult a professional for proper assessment and guidance. This episode was recorded at Qstudios. Follow us on our social media platforms. Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyanTiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyanKai’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/Kai’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/ Kai’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true Follow Dr. Nikita Kyla Talens on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skin.philosophie/ 📸 Instagram: @skinphilosophie📍 Skin Philosophie, 202 Soho City Flex, 7th Avenue corner Lane T, Bonifacio Global City📞 Book an appointment: 0917-890-6800 This podcast was produced by Pod Kai Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that helps wellness entrepreneurs scale their authority through podcasts. Visit their website here https://podkai.com/

    How Hormones Affect Mental Health with Dr. Nikita Kyla Talens

  4. Aug 25

    How Losing Connection to Yourself Can Affect Your Mental Health with Koi Grey

    Paano kung ang pakiramdam na "parang hindi na ako 'to" isn't the end of your journey... kundi simula pa lang? After becoming the guest behind the most-downloaded episode ng Mental Health Ka Diyan, bumalik ulit si Koi Grey for the round two! Bilang Trail Ambassador ng Spartan PH, Trail Mentor ng Garmin PH, at Adventure Athlete ng Cordillera Conservation Trust, dala ni Koi ang mga insights na hinubog hindi lang ng libro, kundi ng mga mahabang biyahe, at mga real experiences sa pag-explore sa bundok. Sa episode na ito, pinag-uusapan nila ang isang tanong na halos lahat yata dumadaan pero bihirang napag-uusapan nang ganito: Ano ba talaga ang ibig sabihin ng "losing yourself?" Totoo bang nawawala tayo, o baka nagbabago lang? Bakit parang iba-iba ang version natin sa trabaho, sa bahay, at sa relationships? At paano mo malalaman kung kailangan mo lang magpahinga... o kailangan mo nang mag-update ng sarili mong "operating system"? Isa itong usapan na hindi lang tungkol sa mental health. We'll also explore how identity, intuition, movement, and nature shape the way we think, make decisions, and navigate everyday life. Listen now on the Mental Health Ka Diyan Podcast, now streaming on Spotify at YouTube. Episode Timeline: 03:23 – Why Knowing Yourself Matters 05:24 – How Identity Is Formed 07:44 – Habits Shape Identity 10:21 – What Is Your True Self? 11:49 – The Observer Within 15:54 – Have You Lost Yourself? 17:16 – Every Experience Teaches Something 20:06 – Why Identity Needs Updating 21:37 – Ignoring Your Inner Calling 24:00 – Signs You're Misaligned 25:15 – Everything Starts With Energy 27:35 – Emotions Or Thoughts First? 32:39 – Health Is A Triad 36:26 – What Is Intuition? 40:09 – How To Know Yourself 43:43 – Why Nature Helps Heal 45:09 – Just Be No One 48:15 – Who Are You Alone? 50:01 – Why We Need Multiple Identities 57:30 – The Cordillera Odyssey 1:03:24 – Building Mental Resilience 1:06:19 – Nature Grounds The Mind 1:08:26 – Movement Heals The Body 1:13:19 – Start Moving Today 1:14:38 – Intention Creates Identity 1:15:33 – Final Thoughts Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Avoid self-diagnosing or assigning diagnoses to others based on information discussed in this podcast. Always consult a professional for proper assessment and guidance. This episode was recorded at Qstudios. Follow us on our social media platforms. Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyanTiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyanKai’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/Kai’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/Kai’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true Follow Koi Grey on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ExpeditionsupportInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/koigrey/?hl=enYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@koigrey This podcast was produced by Pod Kai Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that helps wellness entrepreneurs scale their authority through podcasts. Visit their website here https://podkai.com/

    How Losing Connection to Yourself Can Affect Your Mental Health with Koi Grey

  5. Aug 12

    How to Get Unstuck In A Situation That You Are Not Happy With John Boja

    You already know what you want. So why does taking the first step still feel so hard? More often than not, it's not because you lack the ability or motivation. Minsan, nauunahan lang tayo ng boses sa isip natin. The overthinking. The self-doubt. The inner critic that keeps telling us to play it safe, wait for the perfect timing, or convinces us that we're not ready yet. In this episode, Kai sits down with John Boja, a Certified NLP Master Practitioner, EFT Practitioner, Executive Coach for high-tech companies in California like HP, Yahoo, Apple, and Seagate, and Trainer, para pag-usapan kung bakit ba tayo minsan nauunahan ng sariling isip natin. Together, they explore the purpose of our inner critic, why trying to get rid of it isn't always the answer, and how it can quietly influence the decisions we make every day. They also share practical mindset tools and techniques to help you recognize the thought patterns keeping you stuck, build resilience against rejection and self-doubt, ask yourself better questions, and learn how to move forward even when fear is still present. Take this as your sign to start understanding the thoughts that may be holding you back. Episode Timeline: 00:00 - Episode Introduction 02:11 - Why We Get Stuck 03:58 - Understanding Your Inner Critic 07:15 - Don't Eliminate Your Inner Critic 09:41 - Why Suppressing Thoughts Backfires 11:28 - Most Problems Are Self-Created 12:25 - Fear vs. Real-World Skills 13:37 - Building Rejection Immunity 19:10 - A Technique To Get Unstuck 22:26 - Solving Personal Problems First 27:12 - Ask Better Questions 29:35 - Skills Create Success 30:34 - Don't Forget Your Family 31:10 - The Cost Of Staying Stuck 32:04 - When Should You Start? 33:00 - Hustle vs. Rest 34:22 - Quality Over Quantity 35:44 - Love What You Do 39:07 - Growing Your Career 41:59 - Comfort Zones Keep You Stuck 46:16 - Success Doesn't Guarantee Fulfillment 49:42 - Know What You Want 50:44 - How To Reach John Boja Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Avoid self-diagnosing or assigning diagnoses to others based on information discussed in this podcast. Always consult a professional for proper assessment and guidance. This episode was recorded at Qstudios. Follow us on our social media platforms. Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyanTiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyanKai’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/Kai’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/ Kai’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true Follow John Boja on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nlp.manila.7 This podcast was produced by Pod Kai Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that helps wellness entrepreneurs scale their authority through podcasts. Visit their website here https://podkai.com/

    How to Get Unstuck In A Situation That You Are Not Happy With John Boja

  6. Aug 4

    Processing anger and difficult emotions

    Processing anger and difficult emotions with Angela Malaya Modern Babaylan, Spiritual Activator, Healing Alchemist and Mentor Watch the full episode: Youtube: https://youtu.be/JbwKwJP7fiw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yJvcVqAyAi8zN1Sz9f3zR?si=956c4c5ff5c048ff Disclaimer The views and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Avoid self-diagnosing or assigning diagnoses to others based on information discussed in this podcast. Always consult a professional for proper assessment and guidance.

  7. Jul 28

    How to Love Someone Who’s Struggling Without Losing Yourself with Riyan Portuguez

    Paano ka magiging safe space para sa isang tao nang hindi mo rin isinasakripisyo ang sarili mo? Kapag may mahal kang taong dumadaan sa mental health struggles, minsan hindi mo alam kung ano talaga ang tamang gawin. Kakausapin mo ba? Bibigyan ng space? O hihintayin mo na lang siyang lumapit? Sa episode na ito, kasama ni Kai si Riyan Portuguez, Host of the Breakdown Podcast, Registered Psychologist & Psychometrician, at Chairperson ng I/O Psychology Division ng Philippine Association of Psychologists (PAP) to talk about the conversations many of us need to have, but rarely do. How do you become a safe space for someone without carrying all of their emotional weight? Kailan ka dapat mag-set ng boundaries? At paano mo aalagaan ang sarili habang sinusubukan mong alagaan ang taong mahal mo? Kasi minsan, gusto lang naman nating tumulong, hindi lang natin alam kung paano. Kung gusto mong maintindihan kung paano mas maging present para sa isang taong may pinagdadaanan, nang hindi mo rin nakakalimutan ang sarili mo, this episode is for you. Episode Timeline: 00:00 - Supporting Someone With Mental Health 04:35 - How To Check In 06:52 - Support Goes Both Ways 07:51 - Best Time For Conversations 09:50 - When They Shut Everyone Out 14:12 - Don't Take It Personally 19:40 - What Makes A Safe Space 21:28 - Helping Someone Suicidal 25:43 - Advice For Parents 29:54 - When They Reject Help 31:50 - Caring For The Caregiver 37:48 - Why Self-Care Helps Both 38:21 - Mental Health Is Physical 40:00 - Why Emotions Aren't Bad 43:18 - Learning Emotional Regulation 46:52 - Does The Body Keep Score? 48:54 - When It's Time To Leave 53:57 - Boundaries With Family 1:00:03 - What Self-Love Really Means 1:02:48 - Where To Find Riyan Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Avoid self-diagnosing or assigning diagnoses to others based on information discussed in this podcast. Always consult a professional for proper assessment and guidance. This episode was recorded at Qstudios. Watch Kai’s episode on the Break Down podcast where they talked about “Loving Someone Who’s Struggling” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOVKLxs0CQ4&t=1615s Follow us on our social media platforms. Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyanTiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyanKai’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/Kai’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/Kai’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true Follow Riyan Portuguez on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/YourMillennialPsychologistFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourmillennialpsychologist/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourmillennialpsychInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourmillennialpsychologist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riyan-portuguez-mp-rpm-rpsy-b3b8946a/ This podcast was produced by Pod Kai Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that helps wellness entrepreneurs scale their authority through podcasts. Visit their website here https://podkai.com/

    How to Love Someone Who’s Struggling Without Losing Yourself with Riyan Portuguez

  8. Jul 20

    The Hidden Cost of "Free" Online

    00:00 Welcome Back + Why This Topic Matters 01:52 The Viral iPhone Giveaway Everyone's Talking About 03:28 This Isn't Really About Gambling 05:11 What Every Follow Tells the Algorithm 08:17 Why Your Feed Keeps Showing the Same Things 11:04 How Social Media Influences Your Decisions 14:08 The Psychology Behind "Quick Wins" 17:36 "Like Lang Naman" Or Is It? 20:14 Marketing Works Because It Understands Human Behavior 23:02 Why We Buy Things We Never Actually Need 26:45 Pause Before You Click: A Simple Mental Habit 29:18 Your Core Values Should Guide Your Online Choices 32:07 Curate Your Feed, Protect Your Mind 34:10 Why I Started Advocating for Mental Health 35:08 Final Thoughts + What's Next Resources📧 mentalhealthkadiyan@gmail.com 🎙️ The Breakdown Podcast with Riyan Portuguese Please subscribe on our YouTube Channel! :)

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Mental Health Ka Diyan podcast is here to build a space where conscious practitioners come together (from the medical field to holistic/spiritual), people who genuinely have the heart to help. Here, we also talk to individuals who have lived through mental health struggles and explore how they’ve navigated their journey. Our goal? To empower YOU to make more CONSCIOUS, ALIGNED CHOICES when it comes to your mental health and the people you invite into that journey. So yeah, let’s HEAL STRONGER TOGETHER. 🫶 To more episodes! This is just the beginning! 🎯

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  • Creator
    Kai V
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kai V
  • Show Website
    Mental Health Ka Diyan!

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