Welcome to Familist Podcast: your safe space for real talk about parenthood, family life, and everything in between.
We talk about everything that happens at home and create space for parents to share their stories.
So,whether you’re a first-time or a seasoned parent, know this: you are not alone, and we’re so glad you’re here.
This is Familist — where family comes first, and every role matters.
How do you slow down and rediscover the beauty of everyday moments when motherhood is pulling you in many different directions? In this episode, Montessori advocate Elijah Jane Escobar shares how Montessori parenting helps families create calmer, more intentional routines at home while nurturing independence and connection.
This episode is sponsored by Natalac, the country's first malunggay capsule clinically proven to increase breastmilk supply.
2 Feb 2026
How to Keep Dating Your Partner While Raising Kids
As parents, it’s easy to focus on the kids and suddenly realize your partnership has taken a backseat. In this episode, we talk about nurturing connection beyond the newborn phase and into the busy toddler/school-age years with couple Nate Fabe and Apol Quejada-Fabe.
From improving communication to sharing emotional load, we explore simple ways to feel close again, because being good partners often makes us better parents, too.
This episode is sponsored by Natalac, the country's first malunggay capsule clinically proven to increase breastmilk supply.
22 Jan 2026
Let's Talk About Why Breastfeeding Feels so Hard
Breastfeeding is beautiful, but can still feel really hard. If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or wondering why your breastfeeding journey feels heavier than you expected, you’re not alone. In this episode, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Dr. Marini Esguerra talks about the emotional weight of breastfeeding, and shares gentle, practical ways to ease the load and move forward with more confidence and support.
This episode is sponsored by Natalac, the country's first malunggay capsule clinically proven to increase breastmilk supply.
27 Nov 2025
What's the Secret to Staying Active as a Mom?
Staying active as a mom can feel impossible, but there are ways to make it work!
In this episode sponsored by Natalac, lifestyle content creator and mom of three Lexi Gancayco-Laperal shares how she finds time for movement, eats with intention, and stays grounded through the everyday chaos of motherhood.
If you need a gentle push to care for yourself again, this episode is for you.
5 Nov 2025
Can You Build a Business While Breastfeeding?
In this episode sponsored by Natalac, Latch Club founder Celine shares how motherhood inspired her to create a brand rooted in sustainability and empowerment. She opens up about breaking the “losyang” stereotype, finding confidence as a mompreneur, and proving that you can nurture both your family and your dreams.
24 Oct 2025
What to Do If You're a Nursing Mom Nursing a Flu
Feeling anxious about getting sick while breastfeeding? In this episode, Dr. Teresa Ribano shares how incredible breastmilk is in protecting your baby, and what to do when you or your little one come down with the flu.
14 Oct 2025
Honey, We Need to Talk about Money
Money can be a sensitive topic for Filipino couples, but it doesn’t have to be.
In this episode, Financial Planner Mariel Bitanga Kintanar shares how partners can communicate about money, align goals, and manage income wisely.
If you want to build strong financial confidence with your partner, this is for you.
8 Sept 2025
What if I don't have enough breastmilk for my baby?!
These three moms are at different breastfeeding stages, but all of them have the same lingering worry--"will I produce enough milk for my baby?"
Whether you're a first time breastfeeding mom or you've done it before, this episode is for you.
14 Aug 2025
Perfect Parenting: Is Everyone Just Faking It?
In this pilot episode, we dive into why the pressure to be a “perfect” parent is not only unrealistic, but also unnecessary. We unpack what it means to embrace your own parenting style and find freedom from the comparison game.
This pilot episode features Janna Simpao, mom of two and founder of Familist.
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