Best Better Filipinas Podcasts (2024)

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Ultra-marathoner Julie Uychiat shares the power of journaling 4:52

29d ago4:52

4:52

Julie Uychiat has conquered the Sahara Desert — running 250 kilometers over 6 days! In this never-before-heard clip from our conversation after she completed the World Marathon Challenge in 2023, she shares how she uses journaling to take her performance to the next level. Listen to the original episode, “Julie Uychiat: The First Filipino to run a …

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From ACL Injury to Finals MVP: Tantoy Ferrer's incredible comeback 37:12

1M ago37:12

37:12

What does it take to dethrone a 7-time champion? The same grit that takes a player from a career-threatening injury to becoming UAAP Finals MVP. Get to know Tantoy Ferrer of the UST Growling Tigresses in this special episode with guest correspondent Melissa Newsome. This episode is made possible through the Go Hard Girls Grants, which empowers crea…

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Let’s pay it forward for Filipina athletes 3:15

2M ago3:15

3:15

Introducing the Go Hard Girls Grants — because uplifting women's sports means growing the space for more storytellers to make a difference. Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco-Malolos shares our new initiative for women’s sports, and you’ll also get to hear a sneak peek of our first grantee’s story! The Go Hard Girls Grants are made possible with the…

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How Long Should You Wait To Date? 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

Navigating the choppy waters of post-breakup dating can feel like setting sail without a compass—exciting for some, but daunting for others. In this episode, Maica, Meg, Kate, and Monica shared their insights about the dating timelines. Forget the rigid 'three-month rule' of our youth; this conversation uncovers how a deeper self-awareness and unde…

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Letting Women Lead and Inviting Men to Do More (Guest Episode) 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

"When a woman rocks the boat, there's gonna be no shortage of people trying to shut her down. We need people who say, 'Hey, maybe we listen to her.'" In this candid chat with Carl Javier from "A Better Normal", "Go Hard Girls" creator Ceej Tantengco-Malolos shares the highs and lows of championing women in sports, and the vital role men play in the…

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PH Women’s Hockey team invites GHG onto the Ice 23:53

3M ago23:53

23:53

Every year, the International Ice Hockey Federation organizes the World’s Girls Ice Hockey Weekend where thousands of girls from thirty countries participate in events and try ice hockey for the first time. The National Women’s Hockey Team invited Go Hard Girls on to the ice and into the locker room for the event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Kim Mangrobang, Southeast Asia's Triathlon Queen 29:35

7M ago29:35

29:35

With 6 SEA Games gold medals to her name, Kim Mangrobang is a force of nature. She opens up about her unconventional path to success and embracing challenges — from living away from her family as a teenager, to racing in both triathlon and duathlon events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sneak peek: What does a perfect gold medal moment look like? 2:00

7M ago2:00

2:00

The best medal is the one you win at home. Kim Mangrobang, Southeast Asia's Triathlon Queen, tells us about her winning moment at the 2019 SEA Games, plus other memorable races in our new episode, coming out November 24! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Basketball captain, magna cum laude: Marga Jimenez breaks stereotypes 34:33

8M ago34:33

34:33

Marga Jimenez helped the DLSU Lady Archers break the longest winning streak in Philippine basketball, but she never let the sport get in the way of graduating with honors — all thanks to her determination, a competitive streak, and a strong support system. Follow Go Hard Girls on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tiktok for more inspiring content ab…

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Sneak peek: Academics or athletics? Why not both? 1:56

8M ago1:56

1:56

Former Lady Archer Marga Jimenez didn't choose between her UAAP dreams and good grades — she put in the work to achieve both. Learn how she did it in the next episode of Go Hard Girls, coming out October 27! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Julie Uychiat: The first Filipino to run a marathon in 7 continents 39:47

8M ago39:47

39:47

7 marathons, 7 continents, 7 days. In February 2023, Julie Uychiat became the first Filipina to finish the World Marathon Challenge. Even more impressive? She did it at 49 years old, only a few years after she started running. Follow Go Hard Girls on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tiktok for more inspiring content about incredible Filipina athlet…

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Sneak peek: What's it like to run a marathon in Antarctica? 1:47

8M ago1:47

1:47

How far can you go in extreme cold? Julie Uychiat, the first Filipina to complete the World Marathon Challenge, shares what it was like to run in the coldest place on earth. Here's a sneak peek of the first episode of Go Hard Girls Season 4, coming out on October 13! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Supercut: Pinay athletes who are succeeding beyond sports 3:07

9M ago3:07

3:07

How do you define success? This season, we're featuring the former co-captain of the DLSU Lady Archers basketball team, Marga Jimenez — the latest in our lineup of Pinay athletes who have redefined success, such as Jia Morado, Lexi Noval, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Dealing with Pressure in Your 30s 35:33

9M ago35:33

35:33

The girls are back after living their own versions of the Better Filipina and they come with hard-hitting questions most in their 30s can relate to. In this episode, the foursome discuss the pressures that every Filipina faces from parents, family and society: to be in a relationship, get married, have kids and be rich (just to name a few). The fou…

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Supercut: Incredible Pinay athletes who have gone around the world 3:39

9M ago3:39

3:39

When you go hard, you go places. In our fourth season, Julie Uychiat, the first Filipina to complete the World Marathon Challenge, joins our roster of guests who have proven their talents overseas, such as Jack Animam (Seasons 1-2) and Allana Lim (Season 3). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Coming soon: Filipina athletes show us success on our own terms 2:47

9M ago2:47

2:47

Season 4 of Go Hard Girls is right around the corner! We’ve got even more inspiring Filipina athletes, from even more sports, coming your way. Listen for a sneak peek of our first three guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Meggie Ochoa on finding the strength to win (Episode highlight) 3:26

10M ago3:26

3:26

Meggie Ochoa has won several jiu-jitsu matches around the world, but not all of them have been easy. In this clip, Meggie talks about how you can win in a match—even when the situation doesn’t seem to be in your favor. Listen to the full episode here: Meggie Ochoa: Champion for children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Jackie MacMullan: American sportswriting legend (Guest episode) 14:40

10M ago14:40

14:40

What does it take to be the first female sports journalist in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame? In this guest episode from The Global Bounce, Jackie MacMullan and host Rafe Bartholomew reflect on her career, working with Charles Barkley and Gregg Popovich, and the progress women are making in the WNBA and US NCAA. Listen to The Global …

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Jema Galanza on overcoming her mental health struggles (Episode highlight) 3:59

10M ago3:59

3:59

Before she was a professional volleyball star, Jema Galanza faced insecurities in her collegiate career. In this clip, she talks about her doubts in her UAAP years and finding love in herself and her family. Listen to the full episode here: "Mahalin mo sarili mo": How Jema Galanza found healing through volleyball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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How To Protect Your Peace 59:50

1y ago59:50

59:50

Join the community in celebrating the podcast's 1st anniversary! In this episode, Meg, Maica, Kate and Monica discuss how they've grown over the year that passed, how one's own peace has been the podcast's underlying theme and how they handle external pressure that can ruin one's peace. Listen in and see how each woman can handle life's curveballs …

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Filipina athletes are breaking more barriers than ever (Season 3 recap) 2:55

1y ago2:55

2:55

Go Hard Girls wraps our third season with Filipina athletes who have been breaking barriers in many different sports! Revisit our episodes with Jia de Guzman, Jema Galanza, Coach Mau Belen, Kat Tan, Mariana Lopa, Bianca Bustamante, Lexi Noval, Meggie Ochoa and Allana Lim to get inspired by their journeys. We'll be back for another season in Septemb…

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What We Wish We Knew When We Were Younger Part 2 29:59

1y ago29:59

29:59

In celebration of the women's month, here's Part 2 of our conversation about What We Wish We Knew When We Were Younger. Join the discussion as seen through the eyes of the Modern Filipina, DM us at Instagram @betterfilipinas.

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Allana Lim: The unsung hero of Philippine basketball 29:40

1y ago29:40

29:40

Before the recent boom of Filipino ballers playing internationally, Allana Lim was playing across Asia as far back as 2012. Despite this incredible achievement, most Filipinos don't even know her name. The first Filipina basketball import has never told her story like this—until now. In this episode, Allana opens up about her childhood in Cebu, own…

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Meggie Ochoa: Champion for children 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

37:47

In just 10 years since learning jiu-jitsu, Meggie Ochoa has become a world champion and multi-gold medalist. Despite this incredible achievement, Meggie measures success not in medals, but in impact—using sports to empower children who survived abuse. In this episode, Meggie talks to sports reporter Ceej Tantengco about finding your purpose and how…

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What We Wish We Knew When We Were Younger Part 1 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

28:23

Before we welcome a new year, join Meg, Maica, Kate and Monica as they wrap up the past - about the things they wish they knew when they were younger. In this episode, the foursome give advice to their younger selves about choosing healthier relationships, drawing boundaries and loving themselves first. Do you have things you wish your younger self…

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Better together: How Lexi Noval found her community in fitness 28:37

1+ y ago28:37

28:37

Fitness guru and runner Lexi Noval has loved movement and sports all her life, but as a young girl, her harsh competitive streak kept her from fully enjoying her passion. After rising above her struggles, she now leads a fitness community for women who are striving to be better together. This episode is powered by Under Armour. Hosted on Acast. See…

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Chasing the F1 dream: The rise of racer Bianca Bustamante 26:40

1+ y ago26:40

26:40

The last time a female driver started in a Formula One race was in the 1970s. Bianca Bustamante, the first Filipino to race in the all-female W Series, is on a mission to get the next seat. This episode is hosted by guest correspondent Bee Go and supported by WINS (Women in News and Sport), an Australian Broadcasting Corporation International Devel…

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"Mahalin mo sarili mo": How Jema Galanza found healing through volleyball 43:20

1+ y ago43:20

43:20

Jema Galanza may be one of the most skilled volleyball players in the Philippines, but her hardest battles were fought outside the court. To achieve the success that eluded Jema for years, she first had to find inner peace. This episode is powered by Under Armour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Never Done: Coach Mau Belen, Kat Tan, and Mariana Lopa on growing women's basketball 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

24:42

Changing the game for women isn't a quick fix—it's a journey. Listen to Coach Mau Belen of TNT Tropang Giga, Mariana Lopa of Girls Got Game, and The One-Armed Mamba Kat Tan discuss concrete solutions to make sure Filipina ballers can reach their full potential. Powered by Nike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. S…

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Jia de Guzman finds her purpose in growing PH volleyball 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

43:55

Volleyball wasn't Jia de Guzman's first love, but she's become one of the Philippines' most accomplished volleyball players. Jia reflects on her hard-earned wins, her vision for gender equality in volleyball, and empowering the next generation of athletes. This episode is powered by Under Armour, in celebration of International Day of the Girl. See…

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How Do You Know When It's Time To Let Go (Part 2) 22:24

2y ago22:24

22:24

In this episode, the ladies ask: Is losing yourself in a relationship or in a job a sign that it's time to let go? What are the common signs that you are losing yourself? Can you relate? Tune in and listen on what these modern filipinas have to say. Join the conversation and DM us at Instagram: @betterfilipinas…

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How Do You Know When It's Time To Let Go? (Part 1) 32:04

2y ago32:04

32:04

Starting off from last episode's topic, when you've seen the red flags, how do you let go? Join the conversation as the Team share their opinions and draw from their own experiences, whether in work or love, how they let go of relationships that no longer served them. Hear them speak about how you can move on and move forward, leave a toxic environ…

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Relationship Red Flags To Look Out For (Part 2) 18:52

2y ago18:52

18:52

Do you see red flags around you or in you? In the final episode of what red flags to look out for, listen to the trio talk about the red flags in romantic relationships and even ourselves. As Meg says in this episode, ultimately red flags are personal, so join us dissect these red flags and join the conversation at Instagram @betterfilipinas. The B…

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A tale of ten gold medals: Inside the RP Blu Girls' softball greatness 37:45

2y ago37:45

37:45

The Philippines’ national softball team has won every single gold medal in the Southeast Asian Games since 1979. Now ranked 13th in the world, they reflect on their journey and what it means to carry that legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Relationship Red Flags To Look Out For (Part 1) 37:29

2y ago37:29

37:29

What do you consider a red flag? In part one of this discussion, Kate, Maica and Meg talk about red flags that appear in familial, work, and romantic relationships. In this episode we get a glimpse of life experiences and anecdotes from the Better Filipinas Community - both inspiring and eye-opening - that every Modern Filipina can surely relate to…

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The day Gilas Pilipinas Women met young Filipina ballers 15:54

2y ago15:54

15:54

Gilas Pilipinas Women made history with back-to-back SEA Games gold medals in 2019 and 2022. It's not just a win for the Philippines, but for the next generation of Filipina ballers, who now have role models to look up to and more opportunities to play. In this episode, you'll hear all about the day the Gilas Women met the Girls Got Game Born Ready…

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Things We Learned and Unlearned During the Pandemic 33:47

2y ago33:47

33:47

Despite the bad times, is it possible to become better? This episode introduces the Better Filipinas Team and what made them create an online community for the Modern Filipina. In this episode, Meg, Maica and Kate share about the collective anxiousness that plagued everyone during the pandemic and what they did to adapt to it. As the pandemic seems…

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Welcome to Sit With Us! 1:52

2y ago1:52

1:52

This is Sit With Us: The Better Filipinas Podcast, a safe and authentic space for women of all ages where we have real conversations about our journey as women and all the ***** that comes with it. All of this is in the hopes to inspire you to grow and to live authentically.

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PWNFT’s Cam Rodriguez and Inna Palacios on growing women’s football 11:03

2y ago11:03

11:03

The Philippine Women's National Football Team made history when they qualified for the FIFA World Cup. In this special guest episode, Izzy Lee of the Teka Teka News podcast talks to the PWNFT about their historic win, the push for gender equity in football, and what comes next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. S…

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Beyond gold: Hidilyn Diaz talks investing in athletes 33:27

2y ago33:27

33:27

Before she fought for the Philippines' first Olympic gold, Hidilyn Diaz fought to build "Team HD" and secure funding for her needs. What does it mean to invest in national athletes, and what will it take to win more gold medals? Hidilyn shares her story alongside MVP Sports Foundation executive director Jude Turcuato. Powered by PLDT Home. https://…

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Gretchen Ho wants no national athlete left behind 21:54

2y ago21:54

21:54

After the Tokyo Olympics, our sports industry was infused with so much hope. But how do we make sure all national athletes get the support they deserve? Journalist, athlete and MVP Sports Foundation ambassador Gretchen Ho shares her ideas for this new chapter of Philippine sports. Powered by PLDT Home. https://pldthome.info/GHG_GretchenHo See omnys…

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From the Philippines to Serbia: The her-story of Jack Animam 10:18

3y ago10:18

10:18

Jack Danielle Animam is the first ever Filipino—man or woman—to play pro basketball in Europe. This achievement hits even harder when you know how her journey began and what she has fought for over the years. Listen to Jack, WNBA player Imani McGee-Stafford, and the women who Jack has inspired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. H…

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Jovelyn Gonzaga: From island girl to Bionic Ilongga 28:09

3y ago28:09

28:09

Growing up on Guimaras Island, Jovelyn dreamed of a better life for her family. Volleyball was her first love, but she didn't think it would come to much. Little did she know, she would become one of the best to ever play the sport in the Philippines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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Period-proof: Women-centered design in sports 6:57

3y ago6:57

6:57

Awkwardness around periods makes it harder for girls to stay in sports. adidas senior product manager Kim Buerger takes us into how they made period-proof tights, and why we need to design specifically for women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Chanelle Molina: Chasing the WNBA Dream 8:44

3+ y ago8:44

8:44

Many Filipinos have dreamt of playing pro ball in America. Chanelle Molina is one step away from making it happen in the WNBA. Chanelle shares her story in this special episode for Women's Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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(REBROADCAST) Bonus episode: Heart over height with Ella Fajardo 12:26

4y ago12:26

12:26

Fil-Am baller Ella Fajardo has just committed to play the the US NCAA Division 1. We revisit her interview with Go Hard Girls host Ceej Tantengco, where Ella shares what she fights for on and off the court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 6: Irish Magno, Olympian Under Lockdown 20:33

4y ago20:33

20:33

Right before the lockdown, Irish Magno made history as the first Filipina boxer to qualify for the Olympics. Then everything stopped. Get to know this groundbreaking athlete, how she's training in isolation, and how she and her girlfriend are helping Filipinos affected by the coronavirus pandemic. #PrideMonth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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How a single mom won 5 straight SEA Games gold medals 16:03

4y ago16:03

16:03

Filipina boxer Josie Gabuco has won five straight gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games. Even more impressive? She did it all while being a single mom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By PumaPodcast

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Episode 4: Nesthy Petecio Knocks Down Barriers 20:41

4+ y ago20:41

20:41

Let's get intersectional! World amateur boxing champion and SEA Games gold medalist Nesthy Petecio opens up about mental health, being a lesbian athlete, and why she's stronger for all her struggles. What better way to celebrate Women's Month? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Episode 3: No League of Their Own 30:23

4+ y ago30:23

30:23

The Philippines prides itself on being a basketball-loving nation, yet there's no pro league for women. What happens to our Filipina ballers after college? How does this affect the Gilas Pilipinas Women's program? And what do the athletes want (and don't want) from a league? The NU Lady Bulldogs get candid in the third and final episode of our seri…

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