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Violence against women and children (VAWC) often occurs behind closed doors, making it one of the most pressing yet overlooked human rights issues today. In line with the 18-Day Campaign to End VAWC, this episode takes a closer look at the law, its protections, and the realities faced by survivors.We are joined by Atty. Maria Reylan M. Garcia-Te, a practicing lawyer from Iloilo City with extensive experience in criminal, civil, labor, and administrative cases, as well as mediation and legal documentation. Together, we unpack the different aspects of VAWC laws, examine the current situation in our communities, and offer listeners clearer, more informed lenses to understand rights, remedies, and responsibilities. Through this conversation, we aim to empower awareness, spark reflection, and encourage collective action toward a safer and more just society.This UPODcast episode is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

Did you know that, according to The Trevor Project’s National Survey in 2023, LGBTQIA+ youth are more than four times as likely to experience mental health challenges compared to their non-LGBTQIA+ peers? This Pride Month, we dedicate our latest Spotify episode to exploring the vibrant yet often unseen realities of the LGBTQIA+ community. From stories of coming out and self-discovery to the battles faced against prejudice and isolation, we open our hearts and minds to the spectrum of human experience. Join us in this eye-opening conversation with guest speakers from RKD Iloilo, mental health advocates, and proud members of the community as we reflect on what it means to live, love, and exist authentically in a world still learning to embrace difference. Together, let’s see life through rainbow-colored lenses—and build a world where every shade is seen, heard, and celebrated. This UPODcast episode is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

As the holiday glow fades, the weight of school responsibilities starts settling in. If you’re struggling to get back into the groove, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about Blue Friday—why it happens and how to ease back into routines without feeling overwhelmed. Let’s shake off the post-holiday blues and start the year with balance and resilience. All these and more in UPODcast—listening made more meaningful.

In this episode of Deliberate Discussions December, we share practical tips on setting boundaries, handling awkward comments, and protecting your peace during gatherings. Learn how to respond with confidence and keep the festive spirit alive—because the holidays should be about connection, not stress.Let’s make this holiday season not only festive but mindful. Listen, reflect, and share your stories with us—together, we can spread holiday harmony this season with Healthy Holiday Conversations.This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

In this episode of Nurturing Narratives in November, we pay tribute to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. This year, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be observed on November 23rd. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that more than 700,000 individuals die by suicide each year. Imagine the countless lives they leave behind. The pain and scars of losing someone who has lost the battle against depression are overwhelming and complex. Survivors are susceptible to experiencing thoughts of suicide themselves as feelings of pain, regret, guilt, anger, and confusion consume them. This can be incredibly difficult to cope with, and these individuals need to know they are not alone in this struggle.From pain to hope, maintaining good mental health is essential to dealing with such extreme grief. This episode will illuminate a path of hope for those who have lost someone to suicide by providing insights and tips from Dr. Kevin Ganzon, a fourth year psychiatry resident and a mental health expert on how to manage these complex emotions.

In this episode of HAY: How Are You (Part 4), we check in with a group of med students as they share the highs and lows of their first semester. As a the monthly release of episodes continue, this Overcoming Overwhelming October focuses on balancing school, emotional health, and self-care, while also offering personal tips and advice.From stressful moments to favorite snacks and study tools, this episode is full of relatable insights and motivation. Tune in for real conversations from genuine experiences and find practical support!This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

In the Philippines, approximately one in five Filipino youth aged 15-24 have ever considered ending their life. Being able to identify suicidal thoughts and behaviors and their underlying causes, as well as knowing how and when to seek support are crucial steps to reducing the likelihood of suicide. This Suicide Prevention Week, UPODcast brings to you it’s newest episode to tackle with Dr. Mitz Serofia about the how’s and when’s of seeking support, and being supportive to our friends and family who may be dealing with these silent battles we may not know of.

Come listen, as our guests share their stories of becoming a medical student.

Come listen, as our guests share their stories of becoming a medical student.

In today’s episode, catch these medical students answer how they are doing as they head towards the different stages in medical school — how they cope, how they see life in general as they embark on their medical school journey.

"Changing starts within. You can never seek help if you are struggling, and unless there is acknowledgement in yourself that you are in need of help, seeking help will be difficult."  In celebration of the National Suicide Prevention Week, Project Kaleidoscope's UPODcast brings you a special episode that talks about raising awareness in preventing suicide. If you are in need of help, having suicidal ideations, or attempts, you can reach out to the National Center for Mental Health (NCHM) Crisis Hotline “kamusta ka? Usap Tayo” by calling HOTLINE 1553; 09178998727(USAP), and/or 7-989-8727(USAP).

In our previous episode on Sit with me Saturday, we talked about Balloon Dynamite, a form of relaxation exercise. This Saturday, come and sit with us as again as we will be discussing The Power of Breath for today’s episode.    Ever wondered what is the proper way of breathing?    In today’s podcast, we will talk about how do we breathe and what are the benefits of proper breathing. We will also introduce to you a simple breathing exercise.   If you want to know how this exercise works, ready your balloon and join us for today’s podcast. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for people to have more than one mental illness.  Donna experiences bipolar disorder, dissociative disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Donna describes her life before recovery as a “living hell” – repeatedly in and out of the hospital and attempted suicide.  Even her doctors thought there were times when she wouldn’t make it through the night All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaning.

Do you want to transform your minds from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset?  To give an overview, growth mindset is essential to one as it focuses on the belief of basic abilities. It can be developed and improved through dedication and hardwork. To know more about it, this episode might be for you. For today's Transforming Thursdays episode, we will give you 15 ways to develop a growth mindset in the third installment of the three-part series entitled, "Our Own Critic". Make sure to listen to the first two episode as well!  All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.

Anger. How do you deal with it? How do you resolve it? For today's Wellness Wednesday podcast, we will continue to learn more about one of the six basic humans emotions, anger. Join us as we learn more on how to deal with anger and how to resolve it in the last episode of the three-part series entitled "The Hows of Emotions". Make sure to listen to the first episode as well to engage in the full experience. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful. This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

What is the importance of identifying signs of a mental health issue? Not everyone with mental health issues has visible signs of what they are going through. In today's episode of Talk O' Tuesday, we will be having a conversation about the Subtle Traits of Mental Health Issues with our special guest, Ma'am Just Lynn Panaligan, a Mental Health Professional and a Registered Psychometrician. She took her undergrad, Psychology in University of Philippines Visayas, and currently taking her Masters in Clinical Psychology. She currently works at City Social Welfare and Development Office in Roxas City, Capiz. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaning.

The mindful way of eating is not about deprivation nor losing weight. It begins when you think about the food and ends when you swallow the last bite. In today's episode, join us for a short gastronomic exercise as we tap into our mindful bodies and evoke our gustatory senses in order to understand more and experience the pleasure of mindful eating.   All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.

In our previous episode on Sit with me Saturday, we talked about on coping in different ways in different situations. This Saturday, come and sit with us as well today. For today’s episode, we will be teaching you the Balloon Dynamite.    What is this Balloon Dynamite? It is a form of relaxation exercise, and a skill that addresses anxiety by reducing muscle tension, slowing down breathing, and calming the mind. The exercise is also very useful in calming our body, reducing our anxiety and tension over time. If you want to know how this exercise works, ready your balloon and join us for today’s podcast. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.

"Everybody has bad days but depression can make every day a bad day."  In Today's Get Inspired Friday's episode, we listen to the real life story of Harry, how he was diagnosed with depression as a student, the struggles he had to face daily, and how he eventually managed to battle his way through. "If we all talk about our mental health, we'll break down the stigma and help others to become more aware..." All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.

Inner Critic vs. Inner Ally. Our inner critic is a part of our mind that identifies problems, flaws, mistakes, and insecurities. On the other hand, our inner ally is a friend within us that nurtures our potential, encourages us to try new things, and motivates us to grow. Often, in our heads, there is this constant battle between the critic and ally. For today's Transforming Thursdays episode, we will give you some tips and tricks on how to tame your inner critic in the second installment of the three-part series entitled, "Our Own Critic". Make sure to listen to the first episode as well! All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.

Anger. Is it a good thing or a bad one? For today's Wellness Wednesday podcast, we will be learning more about one of the six basic humans emotions, anger. Join us as we navigate through the concept of anger and the different methods of anger management in the second episode of the three-part series entitled "The Hows of Emotions". Make sure to listen to the first episode as well to engage in the full experience. This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

It has been two years since we shifted to online classes. The change was challenging to most but we did our best to adapt. Two years later, how are you holding up? In today's episode of Talk O' Tuesday, we will be having a conversation about the Academic Burnout in the Online Setting with our special guest, Ma'am Augil Marie Robles, a Registered Psychometrician, currently working as an Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines Visayas.  All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.  This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

Today’s mindful moment is Mindful Listening. It is a type of meditation involving an intense awareness of our sensations and feelings in the present moment, exploring them with curiosity, but without judgment. Together, let us appreciate the sound of nature through listening mindfully. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful. This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

In our previous episode on Sit with me Saturday, we talked about stress and had a glimpse of negative and positive stress response. This time, be with us as we delve deeper into the multitudes of coping. Coping (n.) constantly changing cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage specific external and/or internal demands that are appraised as taxing or exceeding the resources of the person This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius. #UPODcast #MentalHealth #ProjectKaleidosCOPE

Today, we will be listening to Wendy's journey in overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a real life story from The Third Sunrise, A Memoir of Madness by Natalie Jeanne Champagne. Suffering the symptoms alone in silence is a common coping mechanism ill people resort to because of various reasons. In the case of Wendy, she hid her symptoms because she's afraid of ending up in a psychiatric institution on top of other reasons. The existence of organizations that aim to support people with OCD and other mental health illnesses can make a big difference to the lives of these people. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful. This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

Do you ever get into the habit of judging yourself as inadequate whenever you fail to meet your expectations? When you once failed an exam, was there a voice in your head telling you that you are not good enough? In today's episode of Transforming Thursday, we will talk about the inner critic. What is it? How can we transform it into an inner ally?  All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.  This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius

Emotions are these overlapping complexes that describe how we feel. In today's episode of Wellness Wednesday, we will help you master emotions by introducing the ninja. How do we "ninja" through our emotions? Learn how to name emotions, find the message of the emotion, and take action in today's episode.  All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful. This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius. 

In today's episode of Talk O' Tuesday, we will be enjoying a light conversation about the importance of mental health from studenthood transitioning to adulthood. Join us as we welcome our guest, Dr. Charmaine Santillana, a Registered Medical Technologist, the former President of the Order of Asclepius, and currently a Post Graduate Intern at West Visayas State University Medical Center. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful. This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

Today’s mindful moment is the body scan. We are going to focus on our whole body, section by section, aiming to develop mindfulness of every part. Let's relax together and improve our ability to sustain attention and make decisions. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful. This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

Stress, an excessively used word that we encounter every day; but, what really is stress? In this episode, we will be defining stress down to its scientific explanation. Join us as we give you relatable stressful situations and the difference of a negative and positive stress response.

Today, we will be listening to Katherine's journey in recovering from depression, a real life story from The Third Sunrise, A Memoir of Madness by Natalie Jeanne Champagne. Katherine thought she had the world by tail. She never would have believed she will have depression. Her life fell apart. But in her journey, she discovered that recovery is possible for almost everyone because it is defined by the person doing it.   All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful. This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

There are no right or wrong emotions. But one must consider how and when to express emotions to manage the reactions effectively. Choose the way you react.  Learn more on how to manage emotions in this episode of Transforming Thursday. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.  This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

Mastering our emotions gives us absolute power over what we feel allowing us to use these emotions to our advantage. In today's episode of Wellness Wednesday, we will teach you the six steps in mastering our emotions. Listen with us as we walk you through these steps. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.  This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

In today's episode on Talk O' Tuesday we are going to discuss mental health - what it is, how it affects us, and why it is important to talk about it. Join us as we welcome our first guests Ms. Melchie Diane C. Alelis, a Registered Psychometrician, and Mr. Gabriel Mico Bondoc, B.S. Accountancy student and President of CPU Republic. All these and more in UPODcast - listening made more meaningful.  This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

The day is finally here! Project KaleidosCOPE announces the official launching of its podcast channel UPODcast - listening made more meaningful. Join us in this journey! Support our advocacy of spreading mental health awareness through UPODcast. Today’s episode on Mindfulness Monday is focused on practicing Mindfulness. This exercise is best done alone in a quiet room for a few minutes everyday. It helps improve our physical, psychological, and social well-being by increasing positive thoughts while reducing negative emotions and stress. This podcast is brought to you by Project KaleidosCOPE of the Order of Asclepius.

Hello! Have you been feeling stressed lately? Do you sometimes feel that you are unable to cope? We are here to help.  In Sit with me Saturday episodes, we will talk about stress and teach you healthy and positive ways of coping.

Get inspired every Friday with real-life stories of people who have been battling and overcoming mental health problems day by day. Listen and share your own stories by messaging us through our Facebook page, Project Kaleidoscope, or emailing us at [email protected]. One story at a time, let us break the norm of being ashamed of our personal struggles. Let us be each other's support as we listen to and share our own stories of healing.

Transform your judgment into something positive. Learn how to turn your fixed mindset into a growth mindset and negative self-talk into positive encouragement. All these and more topics about improving self-image in Transforming Thursday episodes.

Have you been well? We care about your wellness so you should too! One aspect of wellness is emotional wellness. Join us in our Wellness Wednesday episodes. We will talk about how to master emotions so we can express them in a more positive way.

Join us every Tuesday as we engage in healthy conversations with individuals and organizations who are advocates of mental health. Together, let us create a safe space where we can freely talk about anything and everything regarding mental health.

Hi there! Be with us on Mondays as we improve our skills on being aware of the present. Mindfulness Monday episodes will allow us to appreciate the simplest moments that will aid us in resetting our focus and sense of purpose.

Hello there! Welcome to Project Kaleidoscope, an adolescent mental health series focused on spreading awareness on healthy preventive approaches to avoid the consequences of maladaptive coping. In Project K, we seek ways to reach out to the Filipino youth thus, we present to you, UPODcast - a podcast channel intended to accompany the youth in battling mental health issues.