It's an Adult Thing!

Advice to Our Younger Selves

For our triple birthday celebration, we had our very 1st live stream on Facebook, and shared what we wish we could tell to our younger selves. Here's the audio version of our online mañanita! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sexual Orientation vs Gender Identity

Do you know your Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression?Everyone has a SOGIE!So we define these terms, and learn why it’s important that we all try understand and RESPECT each other.Listen to our interview with Ging Cristobal of OutRight Action International and Ryan Silverio of ASEAN SOGIE Caucus in this very enlightening and judgement-free episode!Happy Pride, everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skin Care Q & A

In this episode, we invited dermatologist Dr. Kathy Reyes to answer questions about skin care practices, usual skin issues and their causes, and ways to manage and prevent them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quarantine Learnings & Discoveries

Being stuck at home doesn't mean our growth has to stop too.Carla, Nica and Azl share their realizations, and discoveries while trying to stay safe from the pandemic.We also got to hear our listeners’ quarantine thoughts.When we're growing together, not even lockdowns can bring us down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Book Recommendations

Looking for good books to read? Here are some of the most awesome books we've read, both in fiction and non-fiction. May pa-summary at commentary pa! With no spoilers, of course. ;) Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Matters During COVID-19 Part 2: Economic Solutions

Now that we have a grasp of the economic problem brought about by COVID-19, let’s talk about solutions!In the 2nd part of this special series, we asked Prof. Leila Rahnema how we can recover from this financial blow, and here is her comprehensive summary of the economic recovery plan suggested by economics experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Matters During COVID-19 Part 1: Effects to our Economy

COVD-19 has also largely impacted our financial health.In this ep, we invited Dr. Leila Rahnema, economist and professor of the UP Diliman, Virata School of Business to help us understand how the pandemic affects not just our wallets but also our national economy and budget.Note: This episode was recorded last April 10, 2020. Please check the latest news for more updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Matters During COVID-19 Part 1: Effects to our Economy


COVD-19 has also largely impacted our financial health. In this ep, we invited Dr. Leila Rahnema, economist and professor of the UP Diliman, Virata School of Business to help us understand how the pandemic affects not just our wallets but also our national economy and budget. Note: This episode was recorded last April 10, 2020. Please check the latest news for more updates.

Soothing Anxiety

It’s normal to feel anxious during stressful times. But when anxiety lingers for a long time, it can be bad for our health.That’s why managing anxiety is a crucial skill that we all need to learn.
In the 2nd episode of our 2-part special, Nica, Carla, and Azl share techniques to help soothe anxiety.
We can get through this pandemic together.Remember, this too shall pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding Your Anxiety part 1 of 2

As COVID-19 becomes a pandemic, something just as contagious spreads throughout the globe--ANXIETY. In this episode, Carla, Nica, and Azl try to untangle this messy emotion that can overtake our sanity if left unmanaged.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaining and Maintaining Friends as Adults

How do we make new friends as adults? How do we maintain a healthy friendship with our current circle?Paano ba mag-small talk? Bakit mas madali makipag-kaibigan nung bata pa tayo? Bakit uso ang “drawing” na lakad lately?How can we truly support our friends? Bakit nagbibigay ng kulay sa buhay ng ibang tao si Nica?Bakit tawa nang tawa si Azl?At bakit hindi na lang naging singer si Carla?Lahat ng ‘yan sasagutin natin sa episode na ito!Salamat kay A @aversionofself for suggesting this fun Hoste...

Eco-Friendly Life Hacks

Self-improvement ba 'ka mo? Then we gotta improve the planet we live in, too. Just as it's difficult to house a healthy spirit in an unhealthy body, it's also difficult to nurture humanity in a dying world. In this episode, we honor the importance of our home planet and share simple and doable life hacks that can help save the Earth from imminent destruction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental Health 101

An invisible factor that plays a major role in adulting is our mental health. Yet many of us know so little about it, especially when it comes to properly taking care of it. On this episode, we had a chat with psychologist and public health professor Ronald Del Castillo PhD that shed light on our understanding of the basics of our psycho-emotional fitness and overall well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting Your Fitness Journey

Do you want abs? Do you want a beach body? Do you want that bikini pic to get lots of hearts and likes?Welp. This episode is not about that. We don't believe in quick fixes.So we're defining what fitness really means, and how we can all begin our journey to a healthier lifestyle.Carla, Nica and Azl ar joined by Fitness Coach, Tony Sayson of the UP Dragonboat Team, to share his experience and expertise on starting and overcoming the challenges of getting fit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Things We Had To Unlearn

One of the growing pains of adulting is unlearning some beliefs which we held true when we were younger. On this episode, join Nica, Azl, and Carla as they expose some dogmas that they had to outgrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things We Had to Unlearn

How To Be Mentally Prepared For Calamities

The Taal Eruption is a highly stressful time for Filipinos.Along with the physical danger to our health, our worries and fears also pose an invisible threat to our mental health.So here's a special and urgent episode on HOW TO BE MENTALLY PREPARED FOR CALAMITIES featuring Dr. Ronald Del Castillo of Diwa Mental Health.We hope this small effort can bring awareness and help to everyone affected by the eruption.#TaalEruption2020 #MentalHealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

How To Achieve Your Goals

Already know your resolutions and #goals?Now it's time for GOAL ACHIEVING!We talked about how we can make SYSTEMS and HABITS to help us achieve our goals and commit to being better adults! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goal Achieving

Already know your resolutions and #goals? Now it's time for GOAL ACHIEVING! We talked about how we can make SYSTEMS and HABITS to help us achieve our goals and commit to being better adults!

Goal Setting

We’re excited for the new year, the new decade, and setting new goals!Nica, Carla and Azl discuss how we can set goals properly.Join the trio as they decipher how big dreams can turn into actual, actionable plans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being Our Own Adult

We’re listening to you!On the 1st ever episode of It’s An Adult Thing, Nica, Carla, and Azl answer #adulting questions from other adults:When do we become adults?Why is adulting not taught in school?How to not be hard on ourselves when we fail at adulting?Asking yourself the same questions? This episode can help you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions on Adulting

We’re listening to you! On the 1st ever episode of It’s An Adult Thing, Nica, Carla, and Azl answer #adulting questions from other adults: When do we become adults? Why is adulting not taught in school? How to not be hard on ourselves when we fail at adulting? Asking yourself the same questions? This episode can help you! #ItsAnAdultThing #Adulting101 #HappyNewYear #Hello2020 #Welcome2020