Naks! Podcast

It's normal to experience feelings of doubt when we are faced with new or challenging situations, but having that inner voice that continues to feed us negative thoughts can ruin our plans and confidence. In this episode, J.I. helps you recognize and work through your inner saboteur. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nakspodcast/support

In this episode, J.I. and Agu give their insights regarding the trending film, "Katips" directed by Vince Tañada. Ano nga ba ang halaga ng pelikulang ito sa panahon kung saan laganap ang historical distortion? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Before pride month ends, let's talk about how we can support our LGBTQ+ friends by being an ally. We may have different upbringing and beliefs that can affect our perspective about sexual orientation. Here are some ways in which you can become a more supportive friend, loved one, or #kakampi! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

In this episode, we invited Direk Arjanmar Rebeta, one of the first volunteers of Film Workers for Leni. We talked about the groundbreaking 'Pink Wave'— the volunteer movement that inspired many Filipinos to campaign. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

It's the feeling again of "They're gonna find out that I'm a fraud!" but in reality, it's just a voice inside your head that wants you to discredit all your achievements. In this episode, we discussed the things that we can learn from our inner saboteur and how to propel forward no matter what it says. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

"'Wag magsuot ng maikli, 'wag kang masyadong magsalita, 'wag ka masyadong magbida-bida!" As women, aren't we all tired hearing these words? We've spent so much time proving our worth in society and yet, there are still times that we allow others to gaslight us over our feminism. In this episode, we talk about the Philippines' internalized misogyny culture and how to get rid of sexism and misogyny against women. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Are you at the point of your life where you feel like you can't do anything? Certain life changes can make us question our purpose. Like believing that life has no inherent meaning. In this episode of Naks! Podcast, we talked about existential crisis and how to overcome it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

It's hard to be unbothered when there's a sudden peak of coupley content online, especially if you're single. In this episode, we shared 5 ways to embrace being single on Valentine's Day. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

In this episode, J.I. and Jose talked about constant digital availability and why people should stop assuming that there's a "deeper reason" behind late replies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

In this episode, J.I. and Jose discussed a very sensitive topic about money; Dealing with non-frugal friends and relatives asking for money. How do we draw the line between helping our loved ones instead of enabling them with their bad financial decisions? Why do we feel guilty when we can't always help, even if it isn't our responsibility in the first place? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Is 2022 2020 too? Wag naman sana! In this episode, JI and Jose looked back at the past kahit na masakit na balikan and they also talked about each of their personal growth while living in a pandemic for two years. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

As the year ends, we may be forced to meet some people at parties and reunions who'll be giving negative comments about our lives. It may be your old frenemy in high school or your weight-conscious Tita. If that's the case, how do we ignore these people? In this episode, J.I. and Jose talked about the "Art of Deadma". --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Unresolved stress from burnout can negatively affect your work and your life. In this episode, we shared 5 helpful tips on how to overcome burnout. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

All of us have likely had (or have) at least one toxic person in our lives. This is the kind of person that's most likely to make you feel you're not good enough, even if things are going well with your life. They just love to point out your flaws and make you feel that you should always please them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

In this episode of Naks! Podcast, we'll give you five ways on how you can invest in yourself and why it is important. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

According to a famous belief, it takes 21 days to build a habit, but studies have been made to prove that this isn't the case. But one thing is for sure, we can quickly build a habit, especially if we'll start with smaller steps. In this episode, we'll give you 7 micro-habits that will help you improve your life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

We've been dealing with the pandemic for over a year now. The work-from-home setup and imposed lockdown restrictions are inevitably leading to stress and isolation. The rise of different variants is not just affecting the economy but also our mental health. In this episode of Naks! podcast, J.I. shares 5 ways to cope with stress during the pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

We all know that there are no free lunches and no easy money. But with the pandemic and the economic slowdown, some of us can still easily fall into the trap of get-rich-quick schemes. How does one judge whether a scheme is genuine or a scam? And how can we stop making impulsive, irrational decisions when it comes to investing? In this episode, we invited an investment specialist, Jose Amistoso, to talk about the risks of get-rich-quick schemes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Join Naz and J.I. — two sport dummies who constantly retweet Tokyo 2020 olympics content (without really knowing much about it aside from the fact that Margielyn Didal is a mood and Tom Daley is a cutie), as they discuss the wins of our Filipino athletes with sports writer, Alex Cerado. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Tinatamad ka ba dahil maulan o tinatamad ka dahil isa kang dakilang procrastinator? We can't ignore the fact that there's always guilt behind the avoidable delays we make just to justify our procrastination. In this episode, J.I. shared 5 ways to resolve this negative trait. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Just like some people settle for eggless Adobo or papaya instead na sayote sa Tinola, some people settle for someone who doesn't value their worth. In this episode, J.I. and Pat talked about the 4 musts when setting relationship standards. Ano ba dapat standards natin sa tamang tao? uwu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

There will always be the comfort that comes whenever we stay in a place where we spent most of our lives; the home-cooked meals, the everyday routine, the familiar faces. But you might be missing the best things life has to offer if you lock yourself in the same place with the same people for the rest of your life. In this episode, J.I. shares five lessons she learned from leaving her hometown in her 20s. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Almost 2 weeks after it's released, 'Trese' is still trending on Netflix, and we know exactly why. From the smart marketing schemes, world-class visuals of the set design and the characters, and the amazing production team behind this Filipino animated series, we just can't stop talking about it! In this episode, your ka-Chocnut J.I., Naz, and Monty had a deep dive discussion of the series and the trending issues that came along with it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

The feeling of not being "good enough" is part of being human, but sometimes our self-doubt can really drag us down. In this episode, JI shared 5 tips on how to stop feeling inadequate in a world where we're always expected to exceed expectations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

As humans, it's normal to be unmotivated to avoid discomfort, but sometimes we have no choice but to force ourselves to get back on track. Whether you can't get motivated to go to work or to do the 20 push-ups you promised yourself you're gonna do, a lack of motivation can stop us from reaching our goals. In this episode, JI shared 4 helpful tips on how to be motivated when you're feeling lazy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Wake up. Eat. Drink coffee. Yawn and try to come to life. This has been the quarantine routine of some modern 'corporate indio' like Naz and JI, and it's what we call the "Nothing" days. In this episode, we talked about how to deal with life when you feel like doing nothing and how to not feel bad about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

According to The World Street Journal, our generation is the most anxious generation. It's hard to cope up especially when we're living in a world where we glamorized being successful at an early age. How do we deal with the internal and external pressure of figuring things out immediately when it comes to our careers? In this episode, J.I. and Jose talked about their personal experiences on career anxiety and how to overcome it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Netizens are debating about a tweet of an HR employee about an Atenean who refused a Php 37,000 starting salary. In this episode, unapologetically butthurt aTenEanS, J.I. and Jose discussed the underlying issues over the viral tweet. Is 37K too much or too little? What does it say about the exploitation in the labor force, and is it really wrong to negotiate what you perceive as your worth? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

The beginning of every relationship can be tricky especially if, our past is holding us back to be real and vulnerable. In this episode, your Naks! ka-potpot, Naz, Monty, and J.I. discussed the confession by one of our senders. Should he tell his current significant other that he fell in love with someone who's married? Does it matter and how relevant is our partner's past in a relationship? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

In this episode, Naz, Meryll, Monty, and J.I. discussed the controversial 'Jamill' cheating issue. Na-nonormalized na nga ba talaga ang cheating? And why women are blamed when men cheat? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Do you sometimes feel like a fraud at what you do for a living? And do you sometimes hear that voice who keeps telling you that you don't deserve to be in the position that you're in? It's probably this thing called 'impostor syndrome, in which one doubts one's accomplishment and has an internalized fear of being exposed as a 'fraud'. In this episode, JI, not a psychologist but definitely someone who suffers from impostor syndrome herself, shares what impostor syndrome is and how to overcome it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

The advice, "Follow Your Passion" may sound easy to follow. These are the three words that we've seen in every notebook, street art, T-shirt, and basically all over self-help aisles of every bookstore. But do you really have to quit your day job to pursue your passion? And what are the things that you should consider before you do? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Having a romantic connection with someone online was once considered to be taboo. But with the emerging technology that made dating apps possible, the world of 'online landian' is now just one swipe away. In this first episode of NSF (Naks! Secret Files), JI, Monty, and Naz talked about the possibility of forming a strong emotional connection to someone you've never met IRL. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

The pandemic is still keeping everyone at home and as the numbers of cases surge even after a year of lockdown, most of us are still encouraged to work remotely. It's been challenging for everyone to shift from bahay mode to work mode so, in this episode, JI shared some tips for working from home. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

If you are on social media, you probably know how hard it is to not compare yourself to others. We spend hours scrolling through the lives of our favorite celebrities and influencers, which may contribute to how we feel about ourselves. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Society made us believed that being alone is a negative trait and that it's synonymous with being sad. But whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert, we all know that choosing to have a personal space, away from all the noise, the constant news updates, or even trends, is a choice. In this episode, JI and Carl talk about why it's okay to be alone. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

It's Feb-ibig month! In this episode, J.I. and Ziggy talk about everything under the sun about Valentine's day. Have you ever dedicated a song in high school? Is it important for a girl to receive a flower at least once in her lifetime? Is Valentine's day a big deal, or is it just a marketing ploy? And a lot more unanswered questions we never thought to ask to our previous kalandian(s). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Paying off our parents for all their hard work and sacrifices is fulfilling, but we can't deny that it's hard to become the sole breadwinner of a household, especially if you're still in the midst of building a career for yourself. In this episode, JI talks about all the pressures of young breadwinners and what you can do about it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

Last week, a video trended on Twitter entitled "Ang tao ay parang kandila" where a couple used a candle as an analogy for the concept of virginity. Living in a conservative country like the Philippines, premarital sex has always been one of the topics that build debates and tension between those who believe it's wrong and those who think otherwise. In this episode of Naks! Podcast, we invited a theology student and the host of the Theology Thursdays Podcast, David Quiambao, to discuss why we should ditch the concept that virginity is the basis of one's self-worth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

In school, after a long vacation, we were always asked about our New Year's resolution. What would you want to achieve this year? What would you want to change about yourself or your life? I doubt if our teachers really read those essays before grading them. But one thing is for sure, setting up a New Years' resolution is motivating. And though it's as positive as it sounds, there are times that we unconsciously set unrealistic goals for ourselves. In this episode, JI talks about the four reasons why you shouldn't fall for the 'New Year, New Me' bandwagon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

For decades, being gay was used as the media's favorite punchline, and even in a well-known film like Sex and the City, bisexuality was said to be just “a layover on the way to Gaytown”. With the misrepresentation of LGBTQ-focused content, how do we evolve from here? In this episode, J.I. and Direk Kim Timan discussed the portrayals of LGBTQ characters in films and series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support

When saying 'no', do you have to explain yourself? Do you always feel the need to justify? In this episode, J.I. talks about how we can practice the art of saying 'no' effectively without feeling guilty. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nakspodcast/support