In this episode, we explore the financial challenges and opportunities that arise in our 40s and beyond. Finance expert Sherwin shares the importance of cultivating a positive money mindset, offering smart investment strategies tailored to midlife, along with practical tips and inspiring insights. Tune in for the tools you need to make confident, informed decisions about your financial future.
We cover:
~ Financial Stages of Life
~ Budgeting with the right mindset
~ Importance of goal setting (Ex. emergency fund)
~ How to budget or spend your Christmas bonus
~ Investments and retirement funds
~ Sherwin's recommended investments
~ Finance trackers
~ Growing our income
~ Our tipid tips
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In this concluding episode of the two-part series “Superheroes in the Family: Midlife Caregivers for Aging Parents,” we continue talking to Ariel and Tina about what helps them weather this tough job, the upside of caring for their parents, their prayers and wishes, and their advices to fellow caregivers. If you haven’t watched the first part, catch it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2czZaV87XUentPcPZtSMqs
This is a two-part episode series where we spotlight the often unseen heroes: adults in their 40s who make the selfless decision to stay or move back home to care for elderly parents.Our guests Tina and Ariel share their experiences balancing multiple responsibilities, including caregiving, work, and personal life.
This episode series aims to create a sense of community among those in the sandwich generation, a growing group of midlife caregivers who are navigating the complexities of caring for aging parents and their own families. If you’re a caregiver or part of a multigenerational household, this episode is for you.
In this two-part episode series, we spotlight the often unseen heroes: adults in their 40s who make the selfless decision to stay or move back home to care for elderly parents. Join us as we talk with Tina and Ariel about their experiences balancing multiple responsibilities, including caregiving, work, and personal life. In this first part of the series, they share the journey of how they got into this role, the challenges of caring for their moms, and how they manage it all with the help of family and others.
This episode series aims to create a sense of community among those in the sandwich generation, a growing group of midlife caregivers who are navigating the complexities of caring for aging parents and their own families. If you’re a caregiver or part of a multigenerational household, this episode is for you.
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:01 Meet our guests 05:55 Our meryenda 11:42 How did you become your mom's primary caregiver? 24:31 On hindsight, did you see yourselves doing this for your moms? 36:45 What kind of help do you get from siblings or other people? 43:05 Adjustment phase 55:08 What are the challenges you experience?
Disclaimer:
Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, we urge you to seek professional help. Here's a good place to start if you’re in the Philippines: https://mentalhealthph.org/
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Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA
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This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy
Is it really too late to plan for pregnancy in your 40s? In this episode, we talk to Leona and Shineth as they share their personal journeys toward motherhood. They open up about the worries and challenges they've faced — physical, mental, and emotional — offering insights and reassurance to others who may be going through similar concerns.
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For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com.
This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy
Amidst the busy life and changing energy level in our 40s, how do we still create joy and rest in our daily life? We will be talking about the importance of creating rest (sleep, peace of mind, decluttered life) and joy, challenges, benefits, and tips on how we can make this happen for us. We explore this chill topic in the beautiful city of Verona, all while having meryenda, of course!
Topics we cover:
~ Importance of me time
~ How joyful activities — tiring as they can sometimes be — can still give us rest
~ Our creative pursuits (painting, photography, gardening, cooking, and DIY-ing)
~ Being “in the zone”
~ How to discover things that bring us joy
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Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA
For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com.
This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy
In these days of food apps and food delivery services, how important is it still to learn how to cook, especially in your 40s? This episode is all about food and food culture, and our non-chef hosts will share with us how they got to love their time in the kitchen. We will also be talking about food culture in the Philippines and Italy. It's one delicious episode so don't miss to book your seat in our meryenda table!
Some photos are from Tina's IG: http://instagram.com/foodtinaeats
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For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com.
This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy
Join us as we take a stroll around beautiful Venice and sample different meryenda and drinks at some of the old bars and cafes. Seasoned solo traveler Liv shares how she fell in love with solo traveling while Tina shares her preparations and excitement on her first solo travel to Italy. Together, we tell you the ups and downs of solo traveling. And even if solo traveling is not your thing, we show you around Venice as we hop from one meryenda place to another. So, andiamo!
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This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy
"Baka tumandang binata/dalaga ka nyan!" is probably something a lot of us in our 40s often hear from family, relatives, friends, and even neighbors. Is it really too late to get married when we’re well into our 40s? In this episode, we are chatting with blogger, traveler, and adventurer Dom who got married at 40. Liv also shares her story and experience as a married 40-something.
Disclaimer:
Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, we urge you to seek professional help. Here's a good place to start if you’re in the Philippines: https://mentalhealthph.org/
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Music by Arrigo Martelli https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GPoS9k0dDUJ_SPlZJm6FA
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This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy
Slowing metabolism, routine checks, reproductive health, and perimenopause — these are some of the things we start to hear more of as we approach our 40s. But how is our health now any different from when we were a few years younger? Dra. Maila Bongcayao, fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, sheds light on the major physical changes we experience in midlife. Doc Maila also shares some tips on how to live our healthiest in our 40s.
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This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy
The conversation continues in this second and last installment of Dating in our 40s with Joey, Radek, and Clark. In this episode, we explore more of the dating scene, our green and red flags, and moving forward either in a relationship or as a single person.
Listen to the first episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UTVZ9nMOCVnW8qeUN6xkV?si=2FxtKIjWTvqBL1ioGlNzkA
Feel free to slide into their Instagram DMs: Joey: @joeyocrninja
Radek: @ocr_radek
Clark: @clarenceesber
Romantic or Love Bombing?
https://youtu.be/6qf03umPli8?si=cojuQhYBvvbpohSf
Disclaimer:
Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, we urge you to seek professional help. Here's a good place to start if you’re in the Philippines: https://mentalhealthph.org/
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For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com.
This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy
Most of our parents were already married and have kids by the time they were in their 40s, but here we are, still wondering if the person we like likes us back, if the 'date' we had over the weekend was really a date or 'just coffee', or if it's really normal for a busy person to take a week before responding to our text, and so many more! Joining us in this conversation are three single men in their early, mid, and late 40s who share their thoughts and views on this subject. This episode gives us a peek into male perspectives and helps us understand how they approach dating in their 40s. This episode requires a big-portion meryenda because a lot of tea will be spilled!
Timestamps:
00:00 Podcast intro
00:14 A little chit chat
01:12 Tina's hair and our episode topic
04:24 Meet our guests or searchers
06:59 Our meryenda
09:32 Let's define Dating
11:47 Let’s define the Relationship. Or not?
17:29 When was your relationship?
18:49 Was it a conscious decision to stay single?
24:23 Where are you looking for dates?
28:38 Preferences, essentials, and non-negotiables
36:02 Exploring dating apps
37:31 Have your preferences changed along the years?
46:55 Reflections on why we’re still single
57:43 TOTGA - The One That Got Away
01:01:08 Usapang Exes
01:11:34 Wrap up
Feel free to slide into their Instagram DMs: Joey: @joeyocrninja Radek: @ocr_radek
Clark: @clarenceesber
Dating apps mentioned: (Not sponsored)
https://www.catholicmatch.com/
https://www.okcupid.com/
Relationship tools mentioned:
Love Languages: http://5lovelanguages.com
Attachment theory: https://youtu.be/Qa11KTYzDdw?si=w71xQz90IVaP6RUo
Disclaimer:
Please know that we are not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing serious emotional or mental issues, we urge you to seek professional help. Here's a good place to start if you’re in the Philippines: https://mentalhealthph.org/
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Music by Arrigo Martelli
For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com.
This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy
New beginnings, especially in our 40s, can be uncomfortable and daunting — but it's all worth it! Joining us in this episode are Jen and Maan, who both made the decision to leave their stable and comfortable life in Manila and Singapore, to start again in Canada. We talk about how their journey started, how it's going now, the challenges and successes they've made in their new environment. This meryenda session hopes to give encouragement and share some tips and 'hacks' they learned along their journey, that might be useful to other people who are about to embark on their own 'new beginning'. Topics include: * What made them decide to move * Adjusting to a new life * Changes after the move * How their maturity helped them * Future plans * Advice to those contemplating on making a big move Connect with us: Facebook: http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy Instagram: http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy Music by Arrigo Martelli For feedback and/or topic suggestions, email us at meryendatherapy@gmail.com. This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy
In this pilot episode of Meryenda Therapy, we talk about what Carl Jung said: “Life really does begin at 40. Up until then, you are just doing research.” Joining us are our friends Mae and Bhevz, two amazing women in their 40s and late 30s who share their thoughts on this quote and the apprehensions and impressions many of us might have experienced approaching our 40s. It’s a fun first meryenda session so join us with your favorite meryenda!
Topics include:
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Presenting our podcast where we celebrate our 40s one meryenda at a time.
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