Kapwa Konversations

Kapwa Yoga LLC
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Kapwa Konversations was started in 2020 by Paul Jochico as a show to amplify the voices of Filipino/x folks in the health and wellness space, and build community across the diaspora. Often being the only POC in the room navigating predominantly white spaces, this show serves to change that narrative and open up the conversation to talk about everything from cultural identity to imposter syndrome. We use the indigenous Filipino wisdom of kapwa, or shared inner self, to inspire and remember that we are all connected. We release episodes bi-weekly, featuring a different voice in the community, and offer bonus guided meditations every now and then in between episodes. Visit www.kapwa.yoga or @kapwa.yoga on Instagram to keep the conversation going. Maraming Salamat! Thanks!

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  1. Episode 1

    Past the Fear Threshold with Kristine Citarella

    On this episode of the podcast, we have Kristine Citarella. Kristine Citarella is the CEO and Founder of Spark OBM Agency, where she helps online coaches and entrepreneurs streamline their systems, scale with ease, and step fully into their CEO role without the tech headaches. With a background in corporate product management and over a decade of experience in marketing, operations, and project management, Kristine brings both big-picture strategy and roll-up-your-sleeves execution to the businesses she supports. As a mom of two boys and a first-generation Filipino-American, Kristine knows firsthand the juggle of building a business while raising a family. She has built her agency around that same balance of structure and freedom. Her team of skilled professionals spans tech, social media, and design, allowing Spark OBM to provide comprehensive support for coaches who are ready to grow sustainably. Through her done-for-you operations support, scalable launch systems, and VA placement services, Kristine has become the behind-the-scenes partner that personal development and relationship coaches rely on to launch group programs, simplify their backend, and actually enjoy their business again. When she’s not managing systems or mapping out scalable offers, you can find her chasing her toddlers in New Jersey, sneaking in a coffee run, or dreaming up her next business venture. You can connect with her on instagram at @spark_obm.

    26 min

  2. Episode 2

    Modern Masculinity with Mike Sagun

    On this episode of the podcast we have Mike Sagun who is the founder of SHIFT Men's Retreats, SHIFT Men's Foundation, and the co-founder of MELD (Men's Emotional Leadership Development). As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) he designs, produces, and facilitates somatic based experiences through 1:1 coaching online programs, and in-person retreats for men. He has also trained with Kathy Kain (Coupling Dynamics), Lincoln Center Education, and Owen Marcus (Somatic Mindfulness). Mike mostly serves the male population ranging in issues like stress/burnout, marriage/relationships, abuse, behavior modification, and emotional awareness. In the past, he has worked with companies like Google, Google X, DirecTV, Men's Health Magazine, and DropBox. If you’re interested in learning more about Mike’s work, you can check out his website and instagram. He is hosting a number of upcoming retreats and workshops, including: SHIFT: A Somatic Weekend for Men (Bay Area)SHIFT Men's Retreat Baja CATHE PRACTICE And if you’re interested in staying connected with the Kapwa Konversations, you can follow us on instagram and substack. Til next time, ingat (take care)!

    29 min

  3. Episode 3

    Embodying Your Brilliance with Eunice Kimian

    On this episode of the podcast we have Eunice Kimian (she/her), a Somatic Business Coach for visionary daughters of immigrants, entrepreneurs, and creatives who are ready to bet on themselves and build a thriving business and life they love, with ease and pleasure. With over a decade of experience in somatic coaching, entrepreneurship, growth strategy, and sales, she helps you uncover your unique brilliance and create a peaceful, profitable business, without overworking or burning out. So you can unlock time and financial freedom and move beyond what once felt safe, secure, or expected. Eunice is a 1.5-generation Korean American eldest daughter and mom to her 2-year-old son. She is the host of Embody Your Brilliance Podcast and loves swimming in warm waters and performing traditional Korean dance and drum. Work with EuniceLearn more about Brilliance, her somatic business mastermind for daughters of immigrants & women of color entrepreneurs and creatives. (Join the waitlist) Connect with Eunice Listen to her podcast: Embody Your BrillianceFollow her on Instagram: @eunicekimianJoin her email newsletter And if you’re interested in staying connected with the Kapwa Konversations, you can follow us on instagram and substack. Til next time, ingat (take care)!

    33 min

  4. Episode 4

    Culturally-Specific Therapy with Mich Bengzon

    On this we have Michelle “Mich” Bengzon (she/her/siya/sila), LMFT. She is a couples and relationship therapist based in New York City who specializes in anxious attachment, people-pleasing patterns, and the childhood wounds that quietly run our adult relationships. As a Filipino-American immigrant, Michelle brings a lens that most therapy spaces miss: one that holds the weight of colonial and cultural history and the impact on identity and relationships. Her work sits at the intersection of intergenerational healing, attachment, and identity — helping Filipinos, Filipino-American, and Asian clients untangle what was passed down and understand what they’re willing to take with them and what they’re willing to leave behind. Michelle helps clients understand why they react the way they do, where it came from, and how to build something new in their relationships, in their families, and within themselves. She works with individuals and couples, and her approach bridges nervous system regulation, parts work, and attachment-informed therapy without losing the cultural context that makes all of it make sense. You can find her on Instagram and on her website. And if you’re interested in staying connected with the Kapwa Konversations, you can follow us on instagram and substack. Til next time, ingat (take care)!

    29 min

  5. Episode 5

    aNAK in the Wild with Lauren Santiago

    On this we have Lauren Santiago, a Brooklyn-based community builder, multidisciplinary creative, and founder of aNAK—an immersive retreat experience rooted in the belief that creativity and connection can help us return to ourselves. aNAK stands for Awaken in Nature, Artistry, and Kinship, reflecting the three pillars that shape the experience: reconnecting with the natural world, engaging our innate creativity, and cultivating meaningful relationships with ourselves and others. Named after the Tagalog word anak, meaning “child,” the name also serves as a reminder of the curiosity, wonder, and authenticity the experience invites participants to rediscover. Drawing from a career in nonprofit leadership, storytelling, and experiential design, Lauren creates spaces that invite people to slow down, step outside of their routines, and explore what it means to live with greater intention and aliveness. As a Filipina American, her work is grounded in community, culture, and reimagining who these spaces are designed for—and who feels represented, welcomed, and at home within them. To learn more about aNAK, join the mailing list for future retreat cohorts at anakinthewild.com and follow along at @anakinthewild on IG. As an exclusive save the date for our listeners, cohort 03 will be 10/15 - 10/18 at Outlier Inn in the Catskills! And if you’re interested in staying connected with the Kapwa Konversations, you can follow us on instagram and substack. Til next time, ingat (take care)!

    30 min
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Kapwa Konversations was started in 2020 by Paul Jochico as a show to amplify the voices of Filipino/x folks in the health and wellness space, and build community across the diaspora. Often being the only POC in the room navigating predominantly white spaces, this show serves to change that narrative and open up the conversation to talk about everything from cultural identity to imposter syndrome. We use the indigenous Filipino wisdom of kapwa, or shared inner self, to inspire and remember that we are all connected. We release episodes bi-weekly, featuring a different voice in the community, and offer bonus guided meditations every now and then in between episodes. Visit www.kapwa.yoga or @kapwa.yoga on Instagram to keep the conversation going. Maraming Salamat! Thanks!

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  • Creator
    Kapwa Yoga LLC
  • Episodes
    29
  • Seasons
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kapwa Yoga LLC
  • Show Website
    Kapwa Konversations