Sometimes, Hindi Ka Naman Talaga Stuck... You're Just Measuring the Wrong Thing

Parenting With ADHD: Building a Strong Relationship With Your Child

Every parent wonders if they're getting it right when it comes to raising their child. For the third time on the podcast, Kresta Nadine is back but this time, the conversation goes beyond ADHD and into motherhood. As a Growth & Marketing Strategist in the Crypto Industry PH and a mom diagnosed with Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD, Kresta opens up about the realities of raising a daughter while navigating her own mental health journey. Kasama si Kai, pinag-usapan nila yung fear of passing ADHD on to a child, how to build open communication, and why listening to your child can sometimes teach you things about yourself. They also dive into emotional empowerment, breaking unhealthy patterns, and the small moments na hindi natin napapansin but can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence, self-worth, and sense of self. Tune in for an honest conversation about parenting with ADHD, building trust with your child, and becoming the kind of parent na komportable silang lapitan no matter what they're going through. Episode Timeline: 03:58 - ADHD Medication & Anxiety 08:53 - ADHD vs Childhood Trauma 10:36 - Being Diagnosed as a Mom 11:27 - Fear of Passing ADHD 13:44 - ADHD Traits in Parenting 19:01 - Parenting Through Depression 20:53 - Raising Emotionally Aware Kids 21:28 - Building Open Communication 24:07 - Vulnerability Creates Trust 26:22 - Breaking Parenting Patterns 27:46 - Protecting a Child's Confidence 32:29 - The Words Children Carry 37:19 - What Self-Assurance Looks Like 40:15 - The Cost of People-Pleasing 42:46 - Therapy and Self-Awareness 46:01 - Why Support Systems Matter 48:11 - Victim Mentality and Growth 55:11 - Becoming Your Child's Safe Person 58:41 - The Good Enough Parent Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Avoid self-diagnosing or assigning diagnoses to others based on information discussed in this podcast. Always consult a professional for proper assessment and guidance. This episode was recorded at Qstudios. Follow us on our social media platforms. * Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573711213674https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ [https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/] Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyan * Tiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyan * Kai’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/ [https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/] * Kai’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/ [https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/] * Kai’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true [https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true] Follow Kresta Nadine on: * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krestanadine/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/krestanadine/?originalSubdomain=ph] * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/krestanadine [https://www.facebook.com/krestanadine] This podcast was produced by Pod Kai Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that helps wellness entrepreneurs scale their authority through podcasts. Visit their website here https://podkai.com/ [https://podkai.com/]

What Children Hear Before Age 6 Becomes Their Inner Voice with Edwin Soriano

Your mindset shapes your decisions, habits, and the life you end up creating. In this episode of the Mental Health Ka Diyan Podcast, Kai sits down with Executive Life Coach and NLP Practitioner Edwin Soriano for a deep and honest conversation about accountability, mindset, unconscious programming, and the hidden patterns we carry from childhood into adulthood. Pinag-usapan nila bakit may mga taong parang paulit-ulit na lang nai-stuck sa same cycles, paano naaapektuhan ng language at environment yung decisions natin, at bakit mahalaga ang awareness when it comes to growth and self-improvement. They also dive into topics like victim mentality vs responsibility, fear vs love as motivation, people-pleasing, autonomy, and the small daily choices that quietly shape our future. This episode isn’t about toxic positivity or “manifest lang yan” it’s about understanding yourself deeper so you can start making more intentional choices. If you’ve ever questioned why certain patterns keep repeating in your life, this conversation might give you the perspective shift you didn’t know you needed. Episode Timeline: 00:00 — Why Mindset Matters 04:52 — Accountability & Leadership 08:55 — Victim vs Responsible Mindset 12:46 — Signs Of Victim Mentality 14:56 — Language Shapes Mindset 20:19 — Childhood Programming Explained 25:20 — Childhood Triggers In Adulthood 27:44 — Reprogramming Your Mindset 30:51 — Autonomy & Self-Alignment 32:10 — Structure vs Freedom 37:51 — Fear vs Love Decisions 42:37 — Thinking About Your Future 45:24 — Changing Your Environment 48:08 — Environment Affects Growth 51:21 — Clutter & Mental Space 53:16 — Coaching Wake-Up Calls 57:35 — Recognizing Hidden Patterns 1:00:09 — Business Reflects Inner World 1:03:28 — Childhood Patterns In Leadership 1:07:01 — Becoming Your Own Leader Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek guidance from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. This episode was recorded at Qstudios. Follow us on our social media platforms. * Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573711213674https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ [https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/] Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyan * Tiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyan * Kai’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/ [https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/] * Kai’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/ [https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/] * Kai’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true [https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true] Follow Coach Edwin Soriano on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coachedwinsoriano/ [https://www.facebook.com/coachedwinsoriano/] LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachedwinsoriano/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachedwinsoriano/] This podcast was produced by Pod Kai Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that helps wellness entrepreneurs scale their authority through podcasts. Visit their website here https://podkai.com/ [https://podkai.com/]

Sometimes, Hindi Ka Naman Talaga Stuck... You're Just Measuring the Wrong Thing

Disclaimer The views and opinions shared in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Avoid self-diagnosing or assigning diagnoses to others based on information discussed in this podcast. Always consult a professional for proper assessment and guidance.

A Year of Honest Conversations About Mental Health

There’s a reason certain conversations stay with people long after the episode ends and this solo episode of Mental Health Ka Diyan brings all of them back in one raw and honest reflection. Sa special anniversary recap episode na ito, diniscuss ni Kai ang mga lessons, realizations, at emotional breakthroughs mula sa mga naging guests ng MHKD over the past year. From emotional regulation, trauma, relationships, grief, anxiety, ADHD, men’s mental health, healing through movement, financial stress, hanggang sa parenting, inner child healing, and reframing negative thoughts, pinag-usapan niya kung paano lahat ng ito konektado sa paraan ng pag-iisip, pagharap sa emotions, at pagbuo ng healthier support systems. Hindi lang ito simpleng recap ng episodes, isa itong mas personal na reflection tungkol sa mga bagay na madalas hindi napapansin kapag usapang mental health na. Sa episode na ito, ibinahagi rin ni Kai kung paano nagbago ang perspective niya after sitting down with psychologists, coaches, advocates, survivors, parents, and even families who turned pain into purpose. Habang nire-revisit niya ang bawat conversation, mas lalong lumalabas yung common theme: healing is not instant, but awareness can completely change the direction of someone’s life. If you’ve ever felt emotionally overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or simply curious bakit paulit-ulit kang bumabalik sa parehong patterns, this episode might give you the perspective you didn’t know you needed. Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Why Kai Started MHKD 02:15 – Friends As Support Systems 05:48 – Physical Health & Stress 10:32 – Self-Care Beyond Spending 14:50 – Learning To Share Burdens 18:10 – Understanding Your Emotions 22:40 – Emotions vs Feelings 26:55 – Breathwork During Stress 30:40 – Raising Resilient Children 35:12 – Childhood Trauma Explained 39:25 – Healing Your Inner Child 43:48 – Winning, Losing, Public Pressure 47:30 – Mental Health Terms Misused 51:55 – Emotional Walls In Relationships 56:18 – Parenting Special Needs Kids 01:00:40 – Menstrual Cycle & Mental Health 01:04:55 – Trauma, Abuse & Recovery 01:09:42 – Reframing Negative Thoughts 01:14:28 – Healing Through Nature 01:18:55 – Why Men Need Safe Spaces 01:23:15 – Mindful Social Media Consumption 01:27:40 – The Canlas Family Story 01:33:05 – Financial Stress & ADHD Awareness Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek guidance from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Follow us on our social media platforms. * Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573711213674https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ [https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/] Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyan * Tiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyan * Kai’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/ [https://www.facebook.com/kaipodkai/] * Kai’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/ [https://www.instagram.com/kai_podkai/] * Kai’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true [https://www.linkedin.com/in/podkai/?skipRedirect=true] This podcast was produced by Pod Kai Media, a podcast production and marketing agency that helps wellness entrepreneurs scale their authority through podcasts. Visit their website here https://podkai.com/ [https://podkai.com/]

Move Your Body... Go to the Gym!

Move Your Body... Go to the Gym! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. They do not replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please seek guidance from a qualified mental health professional or licensed healthcare provider. Follow us on our social media platforms. * Facebook - Mental Health Ka Diyan https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573711213674https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/ [https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthkadiyan/] Instagram - @mentalhealthkadiyan * Tiktok - @mentalhealthkadiyan