Kapwa Kulture Podcast Jemima Ruth Bagcus

This week, Dr. Samantha Benavidez-Walsh joins us to talk about her research on colorism and the narratives that her Filipinx participants have shared about their experiences. Jemima Ruth and Sam discuss "pretty privilege" and the hurtful impact and assumptions made about one's self and character simply based on one's looks and skin tones. Afterwards, we start the conversation around beauty standards in the direction towards healing, acceptance, and pride in Filipinx beauty. Follow us on ...

We’re talking about some core Filipinx values this week with Dr. Lesther Papa! Join us as Lesther shares more about his recent experiences of community while visiting the Philippines and three different tiers of Filipinx hospitality. Lesther and Ruth also talk about ‘utang na loob’ and how this value can be viewed from the lens of gratitude rather than relational indebtedness. Follow us on Instagram at @kapwakulturepod and @csun_counselingservices for more details and updates each week! We'll...

This week, we're joined by Roanne de Guia-Samuels! She is a licensed psychotherapist who is here to share more about her own research passions relevant to intergenerational communication and how attunement or pakikiramdam, plays a role in communication for Filipinx folks. Throughout the episode, Roanne and Jemima Ruth talk about how therapy can be also be playful and healing within the context of a relationship. Check out Roanne's podcast, Pinoy Love Language, and follow us on Instagram...

In this week's episode, we have our first guest! We're joined by Dr. Cherry Ordonez who is a postdoctoral fellow in mental health tech. Cherry and Jemima Ruth dive into exploring each other's Filipinx identities and how it relates to their understanding of wellbeing. Cherry shares some information on different mental health career paths and how their Filipinx experiences have influenced this stage in their career. Throughout the episode, topics such as attunement and belonging are explored as...

Welcome to our first and shortest solo episode here on the Kapwa Kulture Podcast. To kick us off, Jemima Ruth sets the frame for the next few weeks by sharing a bit more about what the word Kapwa means and how we can understand ourselves in light of others through cultural experiences. Afterwards, we look at three ways in which we can make the most of our listening experiences and continue to engage in the Filipinx value of Kapwa. Follow us on Instagram at @kapwakulturepod and @csun_counselin...

Welcome to the Kapwa Kulture Podcast! My name is Jemima Ruth Bagcus and I am a Doctoral Intern working with California State University, Northridge University Counseling Services' APA Accredited Internship in Health Services Psychology. As a Filipina-American training psychologist, I am excited to share a space with guests and listeners that invites meaningful thoughts and conversations through shared cultural similarities and differences. Join me each week as I meet and spend time with inspi...