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Sage Conversations

by Mara and Podcast Network Asia

Everyone has an innate power to love and heal Join Mara, as she explores various ways of dealing with holistic healing, spiritual and personal growth journeys with experts, amateurs, and friends. Be inspired to foster your inner light and live your best life.A new episode is published every Thursday

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 67: How Do We Open Up To People?

    More than fear, it's shame that stops us from opening up to other people or jumping into a conversation. We all feel that shame when it comes to talking about ourselves, our emotions, and our truths. In this episode, Mara opens up (tada!) about how we can enter conversational spaces and let go of...

  2. Ep. 66 Being Okay With Quitting

    There's an old saying that goes "quitters never win and winners never quit" and it has put a lot of pressure on us especially when we reach a point of wanting to just stop and move on. How do we gain a more mindful perspective on quitting? In this episode, we discuss how we give kindness and...

  3. Ep. 65 On Surrendering and Stillness

    Inspired by a Tarot Card she drew for the day, Mara talks a lot about of finding stillness in surrendering, and how TRUST plays a key role with finding support during these times of surrender. Join us this episode in an all-new season. A new episode drops every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram:...

  4. Ep. 64 Finding Peace In Our Pace

    Quick Disclaimer: My mic kind of conked out on me for the 2nd part of this episode so the audio quality midway through the episode might not sound so great. My mic is fixed now though so the next episode will sound better. Thank you so much to Podcast Network Asia for helping fix this technical...

  5. Ep. 63 Why Do We Like What We Like?

    Where do our preferences come from? How much these are influenced by the conditions we grew up in? How much of these are actually deeply embedded in our character? In this episode, Mara opens up about how our past selves and past karmas affect who we are now and how we can be more present with…

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  6. Ep. 62 Past Lives and Relationships

    Did you ever wonder who the people in your life now were in your past lives? What kind of relationship you had? In this episode, Mara talks about soulmates in the context of past lives and forgetfulness, and how we can make the most out of the relationships we have now and honor them for how they...

  7. Ep. 61 Dealing with Spiritual, Astrological and Cosmic Timing (Pt. 2)

    Mara and her guest, Azaza continue their conversation about observing how our individual energies work with the collective. We also talked about our experiences with moon cycles and our own Saturn Returns. Join us this episode in an all-new season. A new episode drops every Thursday. Follow us on...

  8. Ep. 60 Dealing with Spiritual, Astrological and Cosmic Timing (Pt. 1)

    New Moons, Full Moons, Mercury Retrogrades, Eclipses, Saturn Returns. There’s so much going on on the astral plane that it can get very overwhelming. In this 2-part episode, Mara and Azaza talk about the importance of honoring ourselves and our personal seasons amidst the collective wave and...

  9. Ep. 59 Healing in Fandom Spaces Part 2

    Being in fandoms is something that has been constant in Mara and Maria's lives. In this episode, we continue our conversation about fandoms and how they become these safe healing spaces for healing, self-awareness and self-realization. Join us this episode in an all new season. A new episode…

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  10. Ep. 58 Healing in Fandom Spaces Part 1

    Aaaand we are back with a brand new season! How have you all been? We're kicking off this new season with my friend and business partner, Maria Mison. In this episode, we talk about how being in fandoms is more than just having admiration for the artistry that revolves in such spaces. Being in a...

  11. Ep. 57 Looking Back At The Season That Was

    Have you ever read your old journals and realized how much you've changed? Have you ever encountered an old social media post where you wrote down pretty good advice for yourself that you have now started to live by? Looking at our experiences in retrospect helps us recognize how much we've…

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  12. Ep. 56 Reintegrating Into Society

    With the world slowly opening up again, we oftentimes ask ourselves how we can re-integrate ourself into society. Just when we've started to settle into a pace, we have to adjust again. In terms of advice, it's Mara's turn to ask you for it. How are you re-adjusting? What kind of pace do you…

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  13. Ep. 55 Living with Childlike Wonder with KCo Pt. 2

    Mara and KCo continue their conversation on how to live like a child by talking about finding joy in the biggest and smallest of things, paying attention to the details we tend to take for granted and being more intentional with our most honest, authentic needs. Follow KCo on her Instagram...

  14. Ep. 54 Living with Childlike Wonder with KCo Pt. 1

    After last week's episode that deals with grief, loss and how everything in this world is temporary, we lighten things up by talking about how we can make the most out of this life by being present. One of the best ways to do so is by cultivating this childlike wonder, or nurturing this Inner...

  15. Ep. 53.5 Loving Kindness Meditation

    To wrap up Episode 53 "Finding Peace in Grief", I included a Loving Kindness Meditation. Here's the guided meditation at the end of said episode. Listen to it at the end of the day and liberate yourself with love.

  16. Ep. 53 On Finding Peace in Grief

    After a quick hiatus, Mara is back with a new episode where she talks about the inevitabilities of change. When people leave us or pass on, we mourn the loss. But do we give ourselves that same room when we change willingly or sometimes even by force? Join us this episode in an all new season. A...

  17. Ep. 52 On Wearing Many Hats

    Being conditioned the moment we are born, it becomes difficult to carry out what we believe our purpose is while still being fully aware of the roles we need to play in our various communities. In the search of the fulfillment of this purpose, we need to change our roles and labels to adapt and…

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  18. Ep. 51 The Courage in Creativity (Pt. 2) with Maria Mison

    Part 2 of our conversation on creativity is here! And this time around, we talk about creative blocks, how they could actually stem from fear and discomfort, what we can do to step out of this state, and embrace our quirks. Join us this episode in an all new season. A new episode drops every...

  19. Ep. 50 The Courage in Creativity (Pt. 1) with Maria Mison

    Creativity is an art, but it oftentimes seen as something that needs a physical tangible output like a painting, a film, a song or anything kind of medium we consume. But creativity is more than that. It is intuition personified. It is an extension of ourselves that we can place into everything…

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  20. Ep. 49 Mindfulness in Paying it Forward

    Paying it forward is a concept that is very familiar to all of us, but amidst this gesture of kindness, there are certain things to consider, such as practicality and mindfulness. In this episode, Mara tackles what we need to remind ourselves of when we give and offer our help and services to...

  21. Ep. 48 Finding Humility in Learning and Teaching

    "One cannot reach the real point of factual knowledge without being helped by the right person who is already established in that knowledge." This quote from the Bhagavad Gita was what inspired Mara to come up with this week's episode. Every waking day that we experience is a journey of learning...

  22. Ep. 47 On Supporting and Being Supported

    There has been a lot of instances where we may have been told to make space for ourselves and others, but how can we make the most out of these spaces? How can we build forts that can support us through even the most difficult of times? In this episode, Mara shares her experience with how she...

  23. Ep. 46 On Not Setting New Year's Resolutions

    We are welcoming this brand new year by talking about setting aside making New Year's Resolutions and instead focus on creating habits for ourselves. Creating habits can sound intimidating at first because of the need to be consistent. In this episode, Mara talks about how she started with small...

  24. Ep. 45 The Duality of Energy (Pt. 2)

    As promised, here's part 2 of our episode on the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine Energies! In this episode Mara, along with guests Jenny Ozoa and Azaza Rodriguez, continues to discuss what it means to get in touch with both the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies and how we need to...

  25. Ep. 44 The Duality of Energy (Pt. 1)

    We end 2021 with a special 2-part episode where Mara, along with guests Jenny Ozoa and Azaza Rodriguez, discuss what it means to get in touch with both the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energies and how we need to shift our focus from balancing energies to integrating them. Thank you so…

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  26. Ep. 43 Navigating Between Selfishness and Selflessness

    Self-love and self-care have made us redefine what selfishness means, but how selfish can we actually be? In this episode, Mara shares her experience of finding the differences and similarities between selfishness and selflessness, and how to find the balance between the two. Sending love to...

  27. Ep. 42 Defining REST

    So much has happened the past year and maybe you’ve been feeling the need to slow dow. Usually when this happens, we get told to rest or nap. But sometimes we find it hard. Especially for people who are used to being on the go. So what does it really mean to rest? What kinds of rest are there?...

  28. Ep. 41 Am I Really Meant To Be Here?

    In this week's Sage Conversations, Mara talks about what holds us back from fully embracing what is meant to be ours. From thoughts about Imposter Syndrome to deserving and manifesting, she takes us through different ways on how we can overcome the need to keep proving ourselves and take that…

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  29. Ep 40.5 A Special Announcement

    We've been talking a lot about owning your power at the beginning of the season. In this mini episode, hosts Roanna and Mara share how they've decided to step into our power and move forward towards change and growth. Join us this episode in an all new season. Catch us live weekly on Wednesdays…

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  30. Ep. 40 Looking at Burnout Through A Different Lens

    In order to be better, we have to do better. Yet, we have to admit to ourselves that, sometimes, it can be very exhausting and frustrating. When we find ourselves in a state of burnout, we forget to honor who we are in the present and we also forget that there are several factors that attribute…

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  31. Ep. 39 Claim Your Power (Part 2)

    Picking up right where we left off in the last episode, we look into more situations that provide us with opportunities to realize what kind of life we really want to create for ourselves. These are situations that all of us may have experienced, or are currently experiencing. From validation to...

  32. Ep. 38 Claim Your Power (Part 1)

    It's only natural for us to want to grow and expand. But how do we identify opportunities that allow us to do so, especially when they're right in front of us. And, how do we fight our fears and step into our own power towards our own breakthroughs and growth? Join us this episode in an all new...

  33. New Season Announcement!

    We created this podcast to inspire and empower you to rise above whatever challenge life throws at you. After all, challenges and problems are proof of life, and as long as we use the right mindset, and the tools that resonate and align with how uniquely beautiful we all are, we can overcome...

  34. Ep37 Community, Connection and Representation with Ria Tirazona

    Ria Tirazona of Bigger Body Yoga uses movement and mindfulness based psychotherapy to co-create nourishing spaces that empower others in discovering their personal path to wellness. Join our conversation as we expand the role of community and connection in empowering people to continually show up...

  35. Himalayan Singing Bowls Demo by Tonette Asprer

    Sink into the healing sounds of Himalayan Singing Bowls in this brief demo by Tonette Asprer - a Sound Healer, Reiki Master-Teacher, Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Mindfulness College Instructor at Lyceum of the Philippines University.

  36. Ep36 Sound Healing with Tonette Asprer

    Tonette Asprer is a Sound Healer, Reiki Master-Teacher, Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and is currently a Mindfulness College Instructor in Lyceum of the Philippines. She graduated from the UP College of Music majoring in percussion and married her passion for music and mindfulness to...

  37. Positive Pregnancy Beliefs

    Michiko shares positive programs she has gained throughout her pregnancy, which she shares to anyone who may want to receive them as well.

  38. Ep35 Michiko Soriano on Pregnancy Cravings & Gestational Diabetes

    We continue the discussion with Michiko Soriano who shares her pregnancy story with us thus far on her 30th week. She shares how this has been an epic “hero’s journey”* - a transformation to motherhood - that has been relatively easy and smooth. On her 26th week, she found that she had developed...

  39. Ep34 Michiko Soriano on Womanhood Beliefs

    Sage Conversations Co-Founder Michiko Soriano rejoins Roanna and Mara for the first time this third season from her hiatus for a two-part episode to share her pregnancy journey and the beliefs and programs she has acquired or released to manifest this (and a smooth one!) in her life. Recognizing...

  40. Ep33 Yummy & RJ Jalijali on their COVID-19 Experience

    A year and a half since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, we are honored to have RJ and Yummy Jalijali, husband and wife and parents to two children who bravely share about their first-hand experience of the said virus (and in the context of the Philippines) as cases continue to rise. Despite…

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  41. Ep32 On Ivy Pangilinan’s Neurodivergence Superpower

    Multi-faceted creative and ever-evolving artist Ivy Pangilinan openly shares for the first time publicly about her mental health and being treated for ADHD. Though still going through the process, she feels more empowered to talk about it in hopes to help others who may be struggling with the…

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  42. Ep31 Miel Abong on Turning Stages to Safe Spaces

    Theatre and commercial actress Miel Abong shares the stage and holds space for us in this episode, with a focus on her passion for entertainment arts and her advocacies specifically around mental health. Her current work on this is being able to marry the two, and being a “resource person for her...

  43. Ep30 Celebrating Multipotentialism with Karina Dayrit

    In this epsode we're joined by multi-potentialite Karina Dayrit of @kar.inmotion. Kar is an explorer by heart and enjoys getting creative through through blogging, creating her own music and choreography, and sharing the love of movement to people she meets along the way. Kar is also an…

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  44. Ep29 Embracing our Authentic Selves with Michelle Calasanz

    Michelle Calasanz, a practitioner of ThetaHealing®, Sacred Activations, Reiki, and Millennium Method, and whose healing style continues to evolve, focuses on her advocacy of empowering her clients and “giving them their voices and power back.” Our Sage Conversations episode with her tackles on…

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  45. Ep28 Grounding the Meaning of Grounding with Jenny Ozoa

    We open the third season with Jenny Ozoa, an energy healer who also works with various intuitive methods like card reading and Akashic Records, joining us as we have a conversation about what “grounding” is to her. She shares that it’s a lot to do with being really present in one’s body and where...

  46. Thank you for Season 2!

    We just want to thank you for being with us on the 2nd season of Sage Conversations, not just by listening to our podcast episodes, but also joining our conversations through our livestreams on Facebook, Youtube and the Kumu app. We hope you've learned a lot from our amazing guests like we did!...

  47. Ep27 Unexpected Expectations with Noella Medalla

    Many of us can relate when it comes to life taking an unexpected turn. Sage Conversations Season 2 Finale is with Noella Medalla, or Elle, founder of Unexpected Expectations, and is joined (unexpectedly but pleasantly) by her son Luciano! She bravely walks us through the time she got pregnant in...

  48. Ep26 The Use of Astrology in Understanding Trauma and Purpose with Jeremy Tan

    Jeremy Tan has always been into Astrology as a child and has taken the leap to become a full-time Astrologer and Purpose Coach since the start of the year. His process starts off with reading one’s natal chart and connects this with ongoing patterns in one’s life. Should trauma show up, he…

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  49. Ep25 Roanna Medina on Autoimmune Disease and Living the Life She Wants

    Sage Conversations co-host, Functional Medicine Health Coach Roanna Medina shares her experience on being diagnosed with a toxic thyroid and Hashimoto's Autoimmune Disease in the years of 2013 and 2016, respectively. She went through medication as prescribed by her doctor, but deep down she was...

  50. Ep24 Celebrating Trans Identity with Mela Franco Habijan

    Mela Habijan, or popularly known as Miss Mela, aims to fulfill her mission to always “live life with a purpose.” She joins us on this episode as she shares her journey of embracing being a Filipino transgender woman, fully celebrating her identiy and all of the LGTBQIA community as well. She...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Everyone has an innate power to love and heal Join Mara, as she explores various ways of dealing with holistic healing, spiritual and personal growth journeys with experts, amateurs, and friends. Be inspired to foster your inner light and live your best life.A new episode is published every Thursday

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Everyone has an innate power to love and heal Join Mara, as she explores various ways of dealing with holistic healing, spiritual and personal growth journeys with experts, amateurs, and friends. Be inspired to foster your inner light and live your best life.A new episode is published every Thursday

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