Brwngrl Feels

Ck, Nikki, Jeni

Three Filipino American girls talk about feelings - a podcast on mental health and wellness by and for women of color.

Episodes

  1. 09/20/2020

    Talk Thirty to Me w/Kaitlyn Fae - Life lessons at the start of a new decade.

    Nothing like a new decide to inspire self-reflection. How does turning thirty feel? What was the biggest lesson you learned in your twenties? What will thriving in your thirties look and feel like? In this episode, your BGF cohosts along with childhood friend, actor, and podcaster, Kaitlyn Fae talk about turning thirty. They share their biggest lessons from their twenties and what they think thriving in their thirties will look and feel like. (You can also expect a ton of laughter and hilarious tangents.) We hope that no matter your age, you can find connection and resonance with the experiences and reflections we share in our conversation. (NOTE: there is some explicit language in this episode. So heads up if you’re listening with young ears near by.) Kaitlyn Fae is a theater and film director, writer, actor, musician, and podcaster. She is the co-host and creative director of PanGeekery, a nerd video podcast, as well as the Director of Writing at Filam Creative, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of Filipino-Americans in media and entertainment. Kaitlyn is also the head writer at Kwento Comics, an all-female, all-Asian collective of artists creating a dark urban fantasy graphic novel series inspired by Philippine mythology.  IG: instagram.com/pressfae Personal website: kaitlynfae.com Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user39630254 IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4058924/ PanGeekery is an all AAPI-hosted nerd video podcast that streams live on Twitch every Monday at 8PM. Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple, Stitcher, and all other podcast platforms. We discuss all things geek from an all-diverse perspective. IG, Facebook, and Twitter: PanGeekery Twitch: www.twitch.tv/pangeekery

    49 min
  2. 06/16/2020

    Reclaiming Maarte - APAHM & Mental Health Awareness Month 2020

    NOTE: This is a previously recorded episode completed in the month of May to honor Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. It was recorded several days before the outrage and protests broke out in response to the muders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, along with countless others. We held off on releasing this episode in order to support the Black lives matter movement and to avoid taking attention away from the critical issues at hand. The movement for justice and equaity is both a relay and a marathon. As we find our place in the revolution, we acknowlege that Asian Americans, and Filipinos in particular, have been complicit in systems of injustice towards Black communities. We stand against racism in all forms. Black Lives Matter. Over the past week of listening, learning, and advocating, we are realizing that the intersection of mental health and race are more relevant than ever in the current climate. We hope this episode inspires and encourages you to take care of you personal wellness and to not shy away from hard conversations with your family and community. —————————————— How does our identity as Asian (Filipina) Americans shape our relationship with mental health? In this episode we tackle the impact that being the children of Asian immigrants has on our relationship with mental health and therapy. We share our stories of our childhood and how culture shaped our identity. We talk about the dominant message we told ourselves about emotion and the internalized fear of being “maarte” (slang for drama queen.) We hash out our experiences with our first therapy appointments and and barriers to therapy. We also talk about we look for when “dating around” for a therapist and what we look for in “the one.” Note: CBT is the acronym for cognitive behavioral therapy. Finally we share what we love about being Filipina. Again, we hope this episode inspires and encourages you to take care of your personal wellness and to not shy away from hard conversations with your family and community.

    55 min
  3. 03/17/2020

    Quarantini - Mental immunity during a pandemic.

    How do we strengthen our mental health in the midst of a pandemic?? In this episode, we unpack the emotions of denial, fear, and isolation that have been prevalent for so many amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. (tw: coronavirus, racism, classism, abuse, anxiety.) ***The conversation shared in this episode is not medical advice or updated news. Please stay tuned in to the CDC and WHO for the latest information on COVID-19.*** We share our observations and experiences from our jobs as a Teacher, Registered Nurse, and Occupational Therapist. We share what we have in our social-distancing toolbox, and talk about boundaries, self-care in crisis, and the importance of advocating for yourself and your community. We close with our favorite hand washing song and affirmations to bring a higher vibration to your mindset during this chaotic time. We hope that this episode leave you feeling affirmed, hopeful, and confident to overcome with the people around you. We are in this together. You are not alone. Resources ** Staying Safe during COVID-19: https://www.thehotline.org/2020/03/13/staying-safe-during-covid-19/ ** CDC Resources for Households: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/index.html ** The Importance of Social Distancing: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/ ** Indigenous Women Hike: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9vRxSQFiUf/?igshid=vg1vbxcbzwb3 ** Staying Connected during Social Distancing: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9r4ffygDKv/?igshid=14g1drlcyd8qc

    1h 3m

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
10 Ratings

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Three Filipino American girls talk about feelings - a podcast on mental health and wellness by and for women of color.