73. The Process before Making a Life Changing Decision with Michael Domine

74. Decision Making and Ways to Approach Change

David and Chris discuss their approach to change and the emotions that come with it. They reflect on some decisions they've made, and compare their recent experiences to the changes they've faced in the past. What we talk about today: - The fear of the unknown vs. welcoming change - Having more experiences with change and how it helps you become more comfortable with it - Mentality before and during a change

73. The Process before Making a Life Changing Decision with Michael Domine

Michael joins the conversation to share how he made the decision to leave an established career in California and move his family to the East Coast for an amazing opportunity at The Washington Post.  What we talk about today: - Moving on from the San Diego Union-Tribune and teaching as a professor at Palomar College to accept a position as a News Designer at The Washington Post. - That feeling or "itch" that makes you ask yourself: Could I do better? Is there something else for me? - The decision making process and involving his wife and family.  - What impacts the decision: family, partner, career.  - Making a list of all the requirements before making the change; both professionally and personally. - Understanding how his parents made a life changing decision to benefit the family, and how he found himself in a similar position. - What the opportunity of working at The Washington Post means to him.

72. New Year's Goal Planning with the Six F's of Life Part. 2

David and Chris continue their conversation on goal setting for the upcoming new year. In their previous episode, they introduced their "Six F's of Life" (inspired by Brandon and Heather Turner's Ultimate New Years Goal-Planning date.) This time, they cover the five questions you should ask yourself in each category.    - Our "Six F's of Life": Fitness, Family/Friends, Faith/Spiritual, Financial, Freedom, Filipino American Identity.   5 Questions to ask yourself in each "F"  - Where are you currently with this category?  - What did we do amazing last year?  - What could we have done better last year?  - Where do we want to be in 5 years?  - What can we do this year to get on track with this 5 year vision?

71. New Year's Goal Planning with the Six F's of Life

David and Chris prepare for 2023 by live impromptu goal setting for the next year. Inspired by Brandon and Heather Turner's Ultimate New Years Goal-Planning date, David and Chris add their own "F" to the list of "Six F's of Life."  - Our "Six F's of Life": Fitness, Family/Friends, Faith/Spiritual, Financial, Freedom, Filipino American Identity. - Use the same "F's" or modify it to fit you. - Do this activity and tell us your goals for next year!

70. Sharing Mental Health Journeys with Monica Depano and Alison Baluca

Monica and Alison join the conversation to share their mental health journeys, what encouraged them to find the right resources, and what worked best for them. What we talk about today: - Experience with therapy and finding a connection and safe space - Mental health in the Filipino American community - Multiple sides and perspectives can be true at the same time - Finding your voice and accepting that you are enough - Books, social media and other resources