This episode is a particularly special one, because it is perhaps my earliest attempt to give a full discussion on the concept of Kapwa. I recorded this lecture back when I was just starting on Sikodiwa. It was initially released on January 6, 2023. I’m sharing it with you now as an interesting reflection on how far my own way of thinking has reached. I would also recommend listening to a more recent lecture to see the difference in my approach to talking about these important matters.
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28 Aug 2025
Wellbeing
This episode is one of the first public talks I gave on the political and socioeconomic factors influencing individual mental health. This is a Tagalog-language lecture that was given on February 9, 2024, at NO Community-Run Space at 45 Matimtiman Street, Quezon City. This was for Cindy Aquino's exhibit entitled "At the End of the Day." I’d like to acknowledge Khalil Verzosa and NO Community-run Space for providing this recording.
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24 Jul 2025
Religion (with Bernz O. Caasi)
In this episode, I enter into the difficult topics of religious trauma, folk spirituality, and indigenized faith. I am joined by Bernz Caasi, a former anti-Catholic who now advocates for open dialogue as an approach to healing spiritual divides. I want to make it clear that I am not a pastor. Bernz is also not a Catholic priest. We approach this discussion with openness and respect for each other’s differences. This was first released as a three-part series, in March 2024.
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26 Jun 2025
Nature (with Celine Murillo)
Host Carl Lorenz Cervantes RPsy interviews nature storyteller Celine Murillo about cultural and environmental diversity, exploring their interconnectedness and timeless themes.
29 May 2025
Community
Carl Lorenz Cervantes RPsy presents frameworks rooted in Philippine folk psychology, exploring how personal experiences connect to shared community experiences in this workshop excerpt.
22 Dec 2023
Returning to Kapwa
In this episode, I talk about how the system of modern society, which focuses on production and consumption, tends to push us into self-isolation. We will look at the antidote to separation, which is a return to community and belongingness. This is the last episode. For more content, visit linktr.ee/sikodiwa.
7 Nov 2023
The Internet Landscape as an Expression of Self (with Jake Advincula)
This episode continues my conversation with Jake Advincula on indigenizing the internet. (First published February 2023)
7 Nov 2023
Decolonizing the Digital Space (with Jake Advincula)
I talk with Jake Advincula, who writes about indigenizing the internet. (First published February 2023)
7 Nov 2023
Filipino spirituality, creativity, and mental health (with Gabes Torres)
In this episode, Gabes and I talk about how Filipinos can take care of their mental health through creative activities. (First published January 2023)
7 Nov 2023
“Resilience” and Mental Health in the Philippines (with Gabes Torres)
Here, Gabes and I talk about how the Filipino copes with various social issues while facing stigma associated with mental conditions. (First published January 2023)
7 Nov 2023
Revolution and Ginhawa in Filipino Spirituality (with Jairus Espiritu)
This is a continuation of a conversation I had with Jairus Espiritu, a fellow academic, on the Filipino identity. We talk more on Filipino spirituality as it relates to history and the psyche. (First published January 2023)
7 Nov 2023
Recognizing the Filipino (with Jairus Espiritu)
This episode is a snippet of a conversation I had with fellow academic Jairus Espiritu on the Filipino identity. (First published January 2023)
7 Nov 2023
Spirits and Deep Ecology (with Maria Veloso)
In this episode I talk to Maria Veloso of Green Dreams of a Generation, on the process of life and death, humans as nature, and living with the modern world. (First released March 2023)
7 Nov 2023
The Astrology of the Philippines (with Thea Lizardo-Custodio)
I speak with Thea, a shamanic astrologer, on the astrological chart of the Philippines. We discuss the dream images associated with it, as well as various cultural philosophies that may be related to the reading. Please note that while astrology is meant to be a guide, the fate of the nation and its peoples are in our hands. (First released April 2023)
6 Oct 2023
Inner House of the Soul
What is the “soul” in Filipino belief? Where is it located? In this episode we will look at various folk beliefs about the Filipino spirit world. For more content, follow @sikodiwa on Instagram and visit sikodiwa.gumroad.com.
31 Aug 2023
Nature, Spirit, and Healing
In this episode, I talk about how each one of us is part of nature and kapwa. Wellness is dependent on the quality and depth of the relationships we have. Follow @sikodiwa on Instagram, and find more resources on Philippine culture, psychology, and identity on sikodiwa.gumroad.com.
15 Jan 2023
A Meditation on Hininga (breath)
Hininga is the breath of life—when a person passes away, we say their breath was taken away from them. Here we meditate on how that applies to your present experience. Then, we will do some grounding visualization. Using the elements of air and earth, we remind ourselves of our place in the world. Follow @sikodiwa on Instagram for more.
15 Jan 2023
Beyond the Filipino Psyche
In this episode, I talk about the mind that goes beyond the limits of the body, and how the Filipino spirit world and cultural values are manifestations of this transpersonal mind. Here we explore the spiritual aspects of Philippine psychology. Follow @sikodiwa on Instagram for more.
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