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!  Connect with us: Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠ 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

"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/⁠ Connect with us: Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠ 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

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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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/⁠ Connect with us: Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy⁠ 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

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/ https://coffeemeetsbagel.com/ https://bumble.com/ https://tinder.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/⁠ 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

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: Thoughts about turning 40 Changes in ourselves and our goals over the years Opportunities in our 40s Doing something for the first time Physical changes Work-Life Balance Things we would've done differently Advice to those turning 40 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/ Connect with us: Facebook: http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy Instagram: http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy Music by Arrigo Martelli Please rate our episode and/or send us feedback or topic suggestions. Email: meryendatherapy@gmail.com This is an independently produced podcast. You can help support us by buying us meryenda. :) https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy

Presenting our podcast where we celebrate our 40s one meryenda at a time. Connect with us: Facebook: http://facebook.com/meryendatherapy Instagram: http://instagram.com/meryendatherapy Music by Arrigo Martelli Please rate our episode and/or send us feedback or topic suggestions. Email: meryendatherapy@gmail.com Wanna buy us meryenda? https://buymeacoffee.com/meryendatherapy