Pilipinx in Wellness

About Pilipinx in Wellness

Our Vision: Pilipinx in Wellness envisions a world where culturally-rooted wellness is accessible to all, activating the diaspora and beyond to maintain health, connection, and collective healing. Our Mission: Pilipinx in Wellness centers culturally-rooted health and ancestral healing within the Filipino/Pilipinx diaspora and its allies. Through accessible tools, conversations, and community partnerships, we invite individuals to reclaim health & wellness practices that honor identity, heritage, and holistic balance. Disclaimer: All views discussed are for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to be medical advice nor does it constitute therapy or professional advice. Always consult with your health care practitioner, especially before starting any exercise or new health program, or a qualified mental health professional for your particular condition. © 2021 Pilipinx in Wellness. All Rights Reserved.

Publisher

Pilipinx in Wellness

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

21 Dec 2022

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Have We Lost Our Larô? with Elda Almario, RP

   In our sixth episode of Season 6, we talk with Founder of Larô Therapy, Elda Almario, RP. Elda Almario is a Psychotherapist and Founder of Larô Therapy, a psychotherapy practice offering culturally responsive and identity-affirming care to the Filipino diaspora in Canada. Contact Elda Almario, RP: Instagram: @larotherapy Website: http://www.larotherapy.ca/ (http://www.larotherapy.ca/) E-mail: elda@larotherapy.ca (mailto:elda@larotherapy.ca) Episode Resources: Groundwork: Emotional Skills for Kids https://larotherapy.ca/group-therapy-for-kids (https://larotherapy.ca/group-therapy-for-kids) FOLLOW US: 🎙️ Linktr.ee (http://Linktr.ee): https://linktr.ee/pilipinxinwellness (https://linktr.ee/pilipinxinwellness) 🫶 Donate to support Pilipinx in Wellness: Patreon: / membership Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pilipinxinwellness (https://ko-fi.com/pilipinxinwellness) Inquiries: contactus@pilipinxinwellness.com (mailto:contactus@pilipinxinwellness.com) Credits: Our Video Editor and Creative Lead is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart). Our Co-hosts are Sheena Katz (IG: @sheenakatz) and Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga), Co-Creator. Our Social Media Strategist/Development Coordinator is Kathleen K. Torio (IG: @kathleenkristine)

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Anger Management for Relationships with Andrea Cabrera Jakucs, LCSW & Lhiza Bascones, CCHt

   In our fifth episode of Season 6, we talk with Group Practice Owner & Psychotherapist, Andrea Cabrera Jakucs, LCSW and Binabaylan, Founder & Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Lhiza Bascones, CCHt. Andrea Cabrera Jakucs, LCSW 97252, is a group practice owner, a Catholic, and a Filipino-American licensed psychotherapist dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being. Holding a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, Andrea provides individual psychotherapy in English and Tagalog via telehealth. She offers workshops for organizations, conducts business consultations, provides clinical supervision, and engages in public speaking engagements. Andrea is the founder of the Filipino American Mental Health Professionals Facebook Group and Wellness with Andrea Jakucs & Associates, located in Pasadena, California. Her work has been featured in various news outlets, including Fox 11 Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times, NBC News, Canada's Omni News, and Balitang America. In her free time, she enjoys running along the beach, snowboarding, and indulging in musicals. Lhiza Bascones is the founder of Energetica Wellness and Clairsynergy, organizations dedicated to helping individuals and communities heal, grow, and thrive. Her work bridges ancestral Filipino healing traditions with evidence-informed mind–body approaches, creating spaces where people can navigate trauma, life transitions, stress, grief, and personal transformation with greater resilience and purpose. Drawing on her background in clinical hypnotherapy, NLP, Reiki, breathwork, and intuitive practices, Lhiza integrates holistic and client-centered approaches that support emotional well-being, self-awareness, and lasting change. She is passionate about making healing accessible through individual sessions, digital platforms like Emari, workshops, professional trainings, retreats, and community partnerships. Beyond her private practice, Lhiza is building Clairsynergy, a nonprofit focused on expanding access to trauma-informed wellness, education, and community-based healing initiatives. Her vision is to create collaborative spaces where people are empowered to reconnect with themselves, strengthen their resilience, and contribute to healthier, more connected communities. Whether speaking on stage, facilitating transformative experiences, or mentoring others, Lhiza's mission remains the same: to help people awaken their healing potential and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives and the lives of those around them. Contact Andrea Cabrera Jakucz, LCSW: Instagram: @wellnesswithandreaj (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC8E8ODo-rBvMPJpuucCbihA) Website: http://www.wellnesswithandreajakucs.com (http://www.wellnesswithandreajakucs.com) Contact Lhiza Bascones, CCHt: Instagram: @energeticawellness Website: https://energeticawellness.com (https://energeticawellness.com) 🫶 Donate to support Pilipinx in Wellness: Patreon: / membership Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pilipinxinwellness (https://ko-fi.com/pilipinxinwellness) Inquiries: contactus@pilipinxinwellness.com (mailto:contactus@pilipinxinwellness.com) Credits: Our Video Editor and Creative Lead is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart). Our Co-hosts are Sheena Katz (IG: @sheenakatz) and MarKing (IG: @markingivcoaching). Our Co-Creator and Producer is Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga)

3. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Exercise, Strength Training, and Aging with E/NG Club + Mama Sez

   In our fourth episode of Season 6, we talk with Aotearoa/New Zealand's Director and CEO of Mama Sez, Health and Exercise Coach, Sarah Kane along with Los Angeles based, Earned Not Given Club Co-Founders and Coaches, Jay R Mendoza and Jorge Chin. Sarah, Director/CEO of MamaSez (Ilokano, Bicolano, Pasig descent) resides in Te Tairāwhiti Āotearoa where she specialises in Māori tā and batok, alongside health and exercise coaching. Her private studio, Hīna nurtures cultural connections and experience through an authentic nuanced approach, welcoming clients from around the globe. Her brand blends cultural heritage and creative expression, integrating art, story telling, movement and wellbeing into a cohesive practice. JayR Mendoza has been guiding individuals through personal training and health coaching since 2014 in Los Angeles, California. His background includes a desire to learn and continuously educate himself in new practices, methods and modalities to provide the best and most appropriate programs for all his clients. JayR utilizes personal training as a platform to reflect his values in health, wellness, hard work, education, science, and service. With the opportunity to work with many individuals from different backgrounds, JayR’s vision remains the same for all: to create and support a community that is greater than fitness but a lifestyle driven to empower one to reach their highest potential mentally, physically and spiritually. Jorge Chin is a performance coach, personal trainer & educator based out of Los Angeles, California. Jorge believes in a broad spectrum of fitness and practices a wide variety of methods from strength and conditioning modalities and Kettlebell work to Muay Thai and Animal Flow. He values a high-performance lifestyle to inspire and help those around him. Jorge brings to the table a new generation of training. He wants to bring out the best to those who live a fitness-driven lifestyle. Using evidence-based programming and science backed methods, Jorge creates innovative workouts and inspires his clients to own everything and make their health a priority. He uses a four pillar outlook on health and wellness and takes into account your movement, nutrition, recovery and mindset for his clients to become the best versions of themselves. Your best self is important to him and his clients who want to discover that together. Contact Sarah "Sez" Kane: Instagram: @mama_sez Website: http://www.mamasez.com (http://www.mamasez.com) Contact E/NG Club (JayR Mendoza & Jorge Chin): Instagram: @earnednotgivenclub Website: http://www.earnednotgivenclub.com (http://www.earnednotgivenclub.com) E-mail: info@earnednotgivenclub.com (mailto:info@earnednotgivenclub.com) FOLLOW US: 🎙️ Linktr.ee (http://Linktr.ee): https://linktr.ee/pilipinxinwellness (https://linktr.ee/pilipinxinwellness) 🫶 Donate to support Pilipinx in Wellness: Patreon: / membership Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pilipinxinwellness (https://ko-fi.com/pilipinxinwellness) Inquiries: contactus@pilipinxinwellness.com (mailto:contactus@pilipinxinwellness.com) Credits: Our Video Editor is Harmonie T. Tangonan-Kwan (IG: ‪@harmoniousone‬). Our Creative Lead is Ritchie (IG: @ritchramirezart). Our Co-hosts are Sheena Katz (IG: @sheenakatz) and Cheryl Samson Ramirez (IG: @angelspointyoga), Co-Creator and Producer.

Who has been a guest on Pilipinx in Wellness

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• Daniel Bilog
• Jason Bueno
• Mike Sagun
• AJ Haynes
• Rhonda Lee Richoux

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

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Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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