71. Chronically Ill Adventures with Jikka Defiño

In this episode, we sit down with Jikka Defiño — a woman who wears many hats: commercial model, freediver, Spartan race finisher, artist, content creator, and most importantly, a beacon of hope. But beyond the aesthetics and adventures is a deeper narrative — Jikka is also living with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).We talk about the battle of extremes in her life: between strength and struggle, beauty and pain, ambition and limitation. Despite being chronically ill, Jikka continues to pursue a life filled with color and meaning — proving that illness doesn't have to define or confine you.She opens up about how she uses her story to create value, shift perspectives, and shed light for others who may feel stuck in the dark. This episode is not just about overcoming — it's about becoming more.Tune in for a conversation that breaks the mold, challenges the norms, and dares to ask:“What does it mean to truly live — even when life throws its toughest battles at you?”Feel free to follow Jikka on her socials:FB: https://www.facebook.com/jikkadefinoIG: https://www.instagram.com/jikkadefino/IG art: https://www.instagram.com/artbyjikka/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jikkadefinoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jikkadefinoWebsite: https://www.jikka.me/For more updates on the podcast, follow our socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/dinatodrowing/FB: https://www.facebook.com/dinatodrowingFB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dinatodrowingYT: https://www.youtube.com/@alingjoy/podcastsShopee: https://shopee.ph/dinatodrowingMga Drawing Google Form: https://forms.gle/DcFWxw22mysmSVTCAMerch project: https://ko-fi.com/dinatodrowingX: https://twitter.com/dinatodrowingPlayback: https://www.playback.tv/dinatodrowing