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The Room 5E3
by Anno Lavarias
Have a spirited kwentuhan session with the conyo girl from the South!
Episodes
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Gen-Z: the most unserious, serious people expected to change the world?!
In this episode, I talk about why I almost ended up applying to Ateneo Law, what it’s been like spending my first semester at NYU surrounded by some of the most brilliant yet deeply unserious people I’ve ever met, and how being here has slowly reshaped the way I think about ambition, career, and...
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BIG SISTER ADVICE: kung magaling, malambing!
First big sister advice session: To choose love or ambition? Choose the love that supports your ambition. It doesn't have to be two different options. Let's talk about it!
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Yearner ba ako?!
To yearn or not to yearn? I’m not against it -- provided you know how to do it!
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On my different attachment styles
I took a quiz and found out I have a secure attachment style — though it can vary depending on who I’m with, the dynamic, and what gets activated in the moment.
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The Rise of Intellectual Intimacy
The most profound intimacy that runs deeper than romance. Let's talk about it.
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Love triangle?! Press play.
Who would you run to the red door for?! In this episode I'm breaking down 2025's best romcoms: The Materialists and Eternity. Two different premises, one impossible question: who would you choose?
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Philosophy of Love and the Law (Part 2)
Love turns us into poets, philosophers — and apparently, professors. In this episode, we're taking the question the internet can't stop asking: who is the loved one? We'll discuss it through two powerful lenses: the philosophy of love and the law. Part 2 asks what it truly means to become of the...
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Philosophy of Love and the Law (Part 1)
Love turns us into poets, philosophers — and apparently, professors. In this episode, we're taking the question the internet can't stop asking: who is the loved one? We'll discuss it through two powerful lenses: the philosophy of love and the law.
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New Beginnings and Starting Again
I'm back!! This episode explores what it means to return to something you once loved, and how distance can bring clarity, allowing you to remember why it mattered in the first place. In moments you forget the reason it brought it to you in the first place, remember the "why".
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The Pride in Living
[Silent upload] For my final episode—probably my favorite—I’ve decided to talk about what I’d tell my 21-year-old self who started this podcast: You'll be okay.
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The Pride in Loving (with Roma)
Pride month special. For my final episode— originally planned as a two-part series— I’ve invited my soul sister, Roma, to join me in a conversation about the pride we find in vulnerability, resilience, and choice.
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Passion vs. Priorities vs. Privilege
We're back! Have you ever lost your passion? Or just changed your priorities? Do you have the privilege to pursue your passion and change your priorities? Let's find out in this new episode with a very dear friend of mine, Camille Angeles.
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F*ck the Patriarchy? F*ck Mainstream Feminism
Happy Women's Month! Let's talk about the dangers of mainstream feminism/bourgeoisie feminism/glass-ceiling feminism.
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LGBTQIA++ to Conservative Christians: We Don't Want Your Pity
Dear conservative Christians, either support and accept us or leave us be. We don't want your pity. We don't need "saving".
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Let's Talk About Transgender - Kwento with Sace
In celebration of pride month, let's talk about the 'T' in LGBTQIA++
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Power and Gender: Leni Robredo
This episode talks about how Vice President Leni Robredo is redefining the gender role in the position of power.
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Self-Love Part 3/3 - Valentine's Special
For the marupok people out there: self-love first!
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Moving On - Part 2/3 Valentine's Special
Dana and I spilled a little tea on what we think about moving on from our past relationships, former flings, and being ghosted.
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Dating - Part 1/3 Valentine's Special
In Part 1, let's talk about dating and why it's a great stage to be in before you commit to a relationship.
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Dear Queers - Kwento with Santo
Dear Queers, in this special episode my college constant and I talked about what it means to identify as such, the dating scene as in the community, and learning to embrace your queerness.
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2021 Wrap Up
Thank you all for listening to this podcast for the past year! Catch you guys next year with more chika.
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Should We Have the Passion for Passion?
In this episode, Anno talks about what happens when passion turns into burnout, letting passion find you, and her little kwento about her own experience with passion.
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Sex Education in The Philippines
Despite already having a law (RH Law of 2012) that mandates that schools should have education on reproductive health-- among other mandates-- why aren't the PH schools still not profoundly integrating it into their classes?
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Things I've Always Wanted to Ask my Teacher - Kwento with Kevin
Tune in to know the thoughts of a teacher in a school set-up from the perspective of Kevin, one of Anno's former beloved teachers.
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Have I Ever Been in Love? - Secret Upload
Secret Episode Upload: Has Anno ever been in love? Find out in this episode her (somewhat) philosophical response to this personal question.
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Catch Up Session - Kwento with Dana
Find out how these two besties (Anno and Dana) finally remembered how they became best friends. Oh! And an exciting short game at the end-- just in case you guys want to get a little sneak peek on Anno and Dana.
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The Mind is the Most Powerful Weapon
Figure out why the mind is the greatest weapon you could ever have.
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The Beauty in Being Busy
Find out how there can be beauty found in the dull moments of boredom.
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Being a Member of the LGBTQ+ Community
Happy Pride month! In this episode, Anno briefly shares what she learned about being a member of the LGBTQ+ Community and her coming out story!
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That One Time in L.A.
Anno shares about her time in L.A. back in 2017 where her attempt to try and meet Jimmy Kimmel took to another route as she found herself in an awkward encounter with one of Snoop Dogg's (alleged) crew member.
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Choosing Your Battles (in love) - Kwento with Maica
Jordin Sparks once said that love always feels like a battlefield, and maybe she was right. In this episode, we will kwento what kind of battles we should choose to fight. Tune in to what Maica and I think about metaphors of love and relationship, and her secret in being in a happy and long…
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Catch Up Session - Kwento with Virgil
In this episode, we will have a spirited kwentuhan with a special guest— and one of my childhood BFF– Virgil to talk about high school, college, the pandemic, love, and thoughts on investing on the stock market!
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Driving in Manila
In this kwento session, we talk about how Anno has an unwavering sense of hate towards the Suzuki Swift, understanding the moral dilemma when we pay our way out of a ticket, and the sense of community found with the motorcyclists. Oh! Listen to how conyo Anno pronounces "buwaya"!
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The Art of Spontaneity
In this kwento session, we get to know the beauty of following Nike's "Just Do It" slogan. Tune and know about why the most unexpected things are the most lovely blessings— even if it means being first chased by a dog.
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How many episodes does The Room 5E3 have?
The Room 5E3 currently has 34 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Have a spirited kwentuhan session with the conyo girl from the South!
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The Room 5E3 is created and hosted by Anno Lavarias.
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