#77: Andre Malicdem - Childhood Reminiscing, Male Modeling, Overcoming Depression, and Building a Family

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Andre Malicdem on Depression, Reconnecting With Family, and Renewed Faith Host J.R. Yonocruz reunites with his cousin Andre Malicdem, with a trigger warning for depression and suicide. Andre recounts four years of isolation, a dark period that led to a near-suicide attempt stopped after calling his mother, and his ongoing therapy and reconnection with family. They reminisce about childhood and party-era memories, discuss Andre’s fitness routine and diet, his love of racing influenced by their grandfather, and his career path from military-adjacent years and nightlife work to biotech, caregiving, and a VA-supported goal of entering cybersecurity. Andre shares how returning to Christian faith reshaped his values, and the episode closes with gratitude for family and his wife. 00:00 Intro and Disclaimers 01:25 Meet Andre 02:22 Four Years Missing 03:39 Dark Spiral and Identity 06:39 Suicide Attempt and Call Home 10:02 Childhood Bay Area Memories 14:17 College Parties and Modeling Era 16:47 Fitness Regimen and Diet 24:35 Racing Roots and Mindset 29:54 Career Journey Setup 30:24 Lost After Service 31:08 San Diego Nightlife 32:02 Biotech Lab Shift 33:25 Caregiving To Cybersecurity 36:19 Faith Reboot 38:29 Hennessy Wake Up Call 45:14 Family Drunk Story 47:57 Born Again Journey 51:41 Rapid Fire Reflections 01:01:54 Gratitude And Closing Guest bio: Family man, born-again Christian. * Instagram: @jujuandmina / https://www.instagram.com/jujuandmina [https://www.instagram.com/jujuandmina] Links/resources: * Kiss of the Dragon [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_of_the_Dragon] (movie) * Zoolander [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoolander] (movie) * Beauty in Black [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_in_Black] (TV show) Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389613/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389613/support] One Thousand Gurus Podcast: Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. * 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com [https://www.onethousandgurus.com/] * 🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus [https://bio.site/onethousandgurus] * 📧 The Weekly Guru newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter] * 📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz [https://stan.store/marloyonocruz]

#81: Random Show with Aeden Pham - Self-Care vs. Indulgence, Speaking with Integrity, and Spending Habits

Relaxation, Compassion, and the Hidden Cost of “Good Deals” | Random Show with Aeden Pham J.R. Yonocruz welcomes repeat guest Aeden Pham for a chill random-show catch-up on recent life updates and personal reflections. They discuss how relaxation improves learning and performance in music and dance, plus navigating dating by managing eagerness and staying genuine. They also unpack therapy lessons on compassion and emotional processing, frustrations with people whose words and actions don’t align, and the difference between self-care and indulgence. The conversation closes with reflections on spending habits, recurring subscriptions, and the “phantom cost” of buying things that take up space. 02:31 Life Updates Catch-up 03:50 Relaxation In Music 06:13 Relaxed Dance Mindset 09:29 Managing Dating Eagerness 11:25 Adult Authenticity Talk 16:47 Therapy And Compassion 23:12 Burnout Versus Self-Care 27:30 Boundaries And Recovery 31:37 People Who Just Talk 35:05 Aspirational Talkers 38:25 Ethics Versus Deals 42:42 Phantom Cost Of Space 49:04 Spending Habits Reset 56:41 Questioning Your Subscriptions 01:00:24 Own Your Vices 01:01:25 Gratitude And Sign Off Guest bio: Aeden Anthony Pham is a published researcher, knowledgeable in the topics of race, gender, and sexuality in popular media, has 2 masters degrees, and has studied in 5 different countries. Professionally, he has worked in multiple industries, including service, non-profit, entertainment, and technology. In their 20+ years of work experience, they've received recognition from the city council, the state government, the office of the president, and even Disneyland. Aeden is an award-winning singer, dancer, writer, and film director also enjoys investing their time in various activities, such as stand-up comedy, archery, ice skating, and video/board gaming. * IG: @aedenanthony [https://www.instagram.com/aedenanthony] - https://www.instagram.com/aedenanthony / @iamajrp [https://www.instagram.com/iamajrp] - https://www.instagram.com/iamajrp Links/resources: * #50: Random Show with Aeden Pham - Dieting Tips, Dating Stories, Long-Term Goals, Personality Tests, and More [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389613/episodes/17668489] * #31: Random Show with Aeden Pham - Karaoke Enthusiasts, Project Management Tips, and Unexpected Hot Takes [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389613/episodes/16846582] * #16: Aeden Anthony Pham - Adaptability for Growth, the Power of Therapy, and Investing in Relationships [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389613/episodes/16181697] * The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up [https://marloyonocruz.com/2018/06/05/book-notes-the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up/] (book summary) Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389613/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389613/support] One Thousand Gurus Podcast: Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world. * 💻 Website: www.onethousandgurus.com [https://www.onethousandgurus.com/] * 🔗 All links & socials: https://bio.site/onethousandgurus [https://bio.site/onethousandgurus] * 📧 The Weekly Guru newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/c97a350b06d6/newsletter] * 📚 Learning guides: https://stan.store/marloyonocruz [https://stan.store/marloyonocruz]

25 de may de 20261 h 3 min

#77: Andre Malicdem - Childhood Reminiscing, Male Modeling, Overcoming Depression, and Building a Family

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