Formosa Dream Chasers

Mary Anne Sioco,Rti
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Welcome to Formosa Dream Chasers! Please join Mary Anne as she explores the journeys amazing people take in pursuit of their dreams and get insights from their experiences. Let’s hit the road and get started! Please feel free to get in touch as well through our google form here and tell us your thoughts on the program or if you want to share  a favorite song or poem that inspires you to chase after your dreams!

  1. 3d ago

    Shaping one's groove: What makes a band work? feat. Fil Leskovsky

    As host Mary Anne Sioco continues her conversation with RTI host and aspiring musician Fil Leskovsky about the complicated, and sometimes surprisingly funny, reality of building a band in Taipei we find out more about how a band may handle issues such as clashing musical tastes, busy schedules and several different ideas of what their music should become. The conversation begins with a practical mystery: in one of Taiwan’s most densely populated cities, where do musicians rehearse without making their neighbors absolutely furious? From there, Fil opens up about leading a multicultural group when he is not necessarily its most experienced musician, balancing his creative vision with his bandmates’ ideas, and deciding whether they are a Taiwanese band, an international band—or simply a group of people trying to make music together. But behind the rehearsals and musical ambitions is a quieter dream that has been growing louder for years. What finally turns an idea into something real? Do you need talent, experience or simply someone willing to keep things moving? Tune in to Part Two to find out what happens when you stop waiting to be a good enough musician and begin anyway.

  2. Aug 17

    Finding your sound far from home: My Taiwan band story feat. Fil Leskovsky

    What does it take to start a band in Taiwan when you’re still finding your confidence as a musician—and searching for people who share your sound? Formosa Dream Chasers host Mary Anne Sioco sits down with Slovakia-born RTI host Fil Leskovsky to chat about the journey that has kept bringing him back to Taiwan for nearly nine years and his love for music. As Fil shares why playing music makes him happier than almost anything else, he also talks about what finally pushed him into a rehearsal room with other musicians. But forming a band involves more than finding talented players. As Fil discovered, it can feel surprisingly like dating: musical taste matters, but so do communication, compatibility, not to mention the ability to enjoy creating something together. How do you find the right people—and your own sound—in a culture different from the one in which you grew up? Listen to Part One to discover how Fil began turning a long-held musical dream into reality in Taiwan.

  3. Aug 10

    Beyond the purchase: The space between planning and becoming

    The idea of 'buying' a new beginning is easy. We can purchase the running shoes, the beautiful planner, or the perfect outfit in minutes. But what happens after we bring them home? Why does becoming the person we pictured take so much longer? In the final chapter of this three-part series, host Mary Anne Sioco moves beyond what our belongings represent and asks what they reveal about the way we pursue change. From clothes saved for a more confident future to journals waiting for thoughts important enough to fill them, some of our most hopeful purchases remain caught between preparation and action. Once the excitement of a new purchase fades, how do we decide which possibilities deserve our time and attention? And which ones we’re ready to leave behind? Join Mary Anne for a lighthearted yet revealing reflection on the difference between purchasing change and pursuing it...and why the things waiting in our closets and on our desks may be asking us a question only we can answer.

  4. Aug 3

    Books, blank pages, and journeys still waiting

    What do a pile of unread books, a perfectly blank sketchbook, and a suitcase waiting for a trip have in common? They may seem like unrelated belongings, but each could be a reminder of something we once wanted to learn, create, or experience. Last week, host Mary Anne Sioco explored how forgotten exercise equipment and unused kitchen appliances can reveal the healthier, more connected lives we once pictured for ourselves. Today, the search moves from our kitchen cupboards to our bookshelves, creative corners, and travel closets—where even more possibilities may be quietly waiting. Why do we keep buying books we haven’t read? Could an untouched sketchbook be protecting more than its blank pages? And what might an unused suitcase reveal about the places we hoped to visit or perhaps, the more adventurous person we wanted to become? Join Mary Anne for a lighthearted but revealing look at the stories hidden inside our belongings and what they might tell us about our curiosity, creativity, and desire to explore. Because sometimes, the things we leave untouched can remind us of parts of ourselves we may be ready to explore again.

  5. Jul 27

    More than just stuff: Rediscovering possibility at home

    What if some of the things gathering dust around your home aren’t really clutter? What if they’re clues—quiet reminders of plans you once made, interests you meant to pursue, or possibilities you once saw in yourself? The idea for this episode began when host Mary Anne Sioco attempted a simple clean-up around the house. But as forgotten objects began emerging from cupboards, drawers, and storage boxes, one ordinary question—“Why did I buy this?”—led to a much more revealing one: What was I hoping would change when I brought it home? In Part 1 of this special solo episode, Mary Anne takes a humorous yet thoughtful look at the surprising stories hidden inside some of our most familiar purchases. Why do we buy certain things during moments of extraordinary optimism? And when our original plans don’t work out, have we really failed? Before you throw out that unused gadget or put it back in the cupboard, join us for a conversation that may change the way you see the forgotten things around your home…and perhaps even reveal something unexpected about the person you are now.

  6. Jul 20

    "Normal" test results isn't equal to optimal: Building the foundation for lifelong health feat. Dr. Henry Wu

    We often think of good health as something we only appreciate once it's gone. We schedule annual checkups, glance at the numbers on our lab reports, and hope everything falls within the "normal" range. But should we be aiming for something more? In the final part of our conversation with Dr. Henry Wu, we shift from understanding health to taking ownership of it. After exploring the principles of Functional Medicine and unpacking the science behind Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (aka BHRT), we now turn our attention to the everyday choices that have the greatest impact on how we feel. Join Formosa Dream Chasers host Mary Anne Sioco as she sits down once again with Dr. Henry Wu, a board-certified family physician specializing in Functional Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Together, they discuss why "normal" test results don't always mean optimal health, how to recognize when your body is asking for help, and the practical habits that can improve your energy, resilience, and long-term well-being. Whether you're in your thirties wondering how to stay healthy as you age, or you're already experiencing changes that don't feel quite right, this episode is a reminder that better health isn't built through one big decision. Instead, it comes from the small choices we make every day. Because we need to remember that our dreams, ambitions, and the life we hope to build all depend on one thing: having the health to enjoy them.

  7. Jul 13

    A fresh look at hormone therapy: Are they the missing piece to your health? feat. Dr. Henry Wu

    In last week’s conversation with Dr. Henry Wu, we challenged the idea that treating symptoms is the same as restoring health. We explored how Functional Medicine looks beyond a diagnosis to uncover the root causes of illness, and why factors like lifestyle, chronic inflammation, and gut health play a much bigger role in our long-term well-being than many of us realize. But what if there's another critical piece of the puzzle that we've misunderstood for decades? Many of us accept low energy, brain fog, weight gain, poor sleep, and mood changes as an inevitable part of getting older. Others have heard that hormone replacement therapy is simply too risky to consider. But what if much of what we believe about hormones is based on outdated information? And what if understanding our hormones could change the way we think about aging, vitality, and long-term health? In this episode of Formosa Dream Chasers, host Mary Anne Sioco continues her conversation with Dr. Henry Wu, a board-certified family physician specializing in Functional Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Trained at National Taiwan University College of Medicine and internationally certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP) and the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), Dr. Wu explains why hormones are far more than reproductive chemicals. In fact, they influence our metabolism, energy, brain function, sleep, and overall quality of life in both women and men. Together, they explore the science behind BHRT, where some of today's biggest misconceptions about hormone therapy originated, and why new evidence is prompting many healthcare professionals to rethink decades of conventional wisdom. Because pursuing our dreams isn't just about having ambition—it's about having the health, energy, and vitality to keep moving forward. Join us as we continue this fascinating conversation and discover why understanding your hormones may be one of the missing pieces to living your fullest life. For more information about Dr. Henry Wu, click here

  8. Jul 6

    Looking beyond the diagnosis: Rethinking what it means to be healthy feat. Dr. Henry Wu

    Most of us have accepted that fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, and chronic aches are simply the price we pay for getting older or living busy, stressful lives. But what if they're not? What if these seemingly unrelated symptoms are actually our body's way of telling us that something deeper is out of balance? What if the reason we aren’t feeling our best is because we're treating symptoms instead of the source? AND what if the way we've been thinking about healthcare is all wrong? Because, frankly, treating disease isn't the same as restoring health. In this episode of Formosa Dream Chasers, host Mary Anne Sioco sits down with Dr. Henry Wu, a board-certified family physician specializing in Functional Medicine, Anti-Aging Medicine, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). Trained at National Taiwan University College of Medicine and internationally certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFMCP) and the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), Dr. Wu has dedicated his career to helping patients uncover the root causes of chronic illness through a personalized, science-based approach. Together, they explore what Functional Medicine really is, why Dr. Wu believes modern healthcare should focus on finding the root cause rather than simply managing symptoms, and how lifestyle, chronic inflammation, and gut health may influence everything from energy levels and immunity to long-term health.  Join us as we explore how investing in our health today can help us keep pursuing the life we envision for ourselves tomorrow. After all, the ability to pursue our dreams, embrace new opportunities, and live life to the fullest depends on one essential foundation: good health.  For more information about Dr. Henry Wu, click here

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Welcome to Formosa Dream Chasers! Please join Mary Anne as she explores the journeys amazing people take in pursuit of their dreams and get insights from their experiences. Let’s hit the road and get started! Please feel free to get in touch as well through our google form here and tell us your thoughts on the program or if you want to share  a favorite song or poem that inspires you to chase after your dreams!

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  • Creator
    Mary Anne Sioco,Rti
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018-2026 Rti - For Personal Use Only
  • Show Website
    Formosa Dream Chasers

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