The Empath Podcast Series

Pride Month may be over, but advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community continues as we work towards safer spaces where everyone is able to live their happiest, most truthful lives #OutInTheOpen. The Empath Podcast Series is back for a special episode to tackle mental health, the SOGIE Bill, and why Pride Month goes beyond June. Joining us are our guests: Dr. RJ Naguit, MD, RN , Youth for Mental Health Coalition National Chairperson and Founder, Akbayan Youth National Chairperson Angelbert Hernandez, MA, DipIR, LPT, RGC, RPm, CHRP, CHRA, CSSYB, Counselor and member of Psychological Association of the Philippines LGBT Special Interest Group Dave Oblena, college student and human rights advocate Edsel Fusio, college student and LGBTQIA+ advocate Ada Marchadesch, Empath's Marketing Head, advocate for mental health and LGBTQIA+ ally

[0:50] - How to build stronger familial relationships [3:48] - Getting to know them; love languages [9:01] - Family values [15:46] - Struggling with family relationships

0:37 - Debunking self-care myths 2:10 - Laziness or self-care? 4:47 - Insights on self-care 8:55 - Social media and self-care 12:47 - Integrating self-care in your lifestyle 20:04 - Self-care for those who have low energy

0:50 - Mental Health Law 3:24 - Mental health law and human rights 4:27 - The process of crafting the mental health law 6:58 - Why the mental health law is important

with Patrick Gamo 1:10 - Relationship values & subjective ideals 3:21 - Red flags 7:22 - When to stay or leave a relationship 10:15 - Green flags & Pat's story

with Nicolette Ereñeta 1:38 - What is the practice of yoga? What are its benefits for the mind? 7:17 - What is yogic breathing? How does it scientifically benefit our mental health? Podcast Giveaway - Post your favorite quote from this podcast episode, and tag @empath_ph and @yogasanghaph. Feel free to keep in touch with us on Instagram @yoginicolette and @_stephnaval!

with Dr. Benzon Aruta 1:09 - What is mental health? 10:09 - What are good mental health goals? 13:05 - Why is it important to set concrete mental health goals? 16:28 - How can we stick to the mental health goals we set?