Conversations in families that are steeped in custom and tradition can be a source of strain for many. Exchanges between parent and child, for instance, can hold a host of triggers, trauma, and even the demands of culture that ultimately affect relationships and well-being.

In one of their most candid and personal episodes to date, Stephanie and Leo share stories, probe, and investigate problematic verbal encounters common among Filipino families.

More than words, what else is involved when people gather to talk? Leo and Stephanie delve into the impact of conversations in their 15th episode. Listen in as they explore its necessity, understand how people behave when participating in them, and find possible ways in creating more genuine and meaningful exchanges.

In their very first video podcast recording, Stephanie and Leo are joined by special guest, Kage in a conversation about mental health. A writer and photographer, Kage speaks candidly about living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Hear her share her experience and how she navigates and perseveres through a debilitating condition affecting many around the world.

*A side note around the 5:55 mark: What Kage meant to say was not "magic realism" but rather "magical thinking" — the belief that one's thoughts, actions, and words can influence how events unfold. The belief that "if I do/say this, this will happen."