Best Rock SA Podcasts (2025)

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Ep63 - Climate change and mental health in the Philippines 58:05

2h ago58:05

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In this episode, Dr. Villarino discussed the impacts of impacts of climate change outcomes on Filipinos’ mental health and well-being. ⌛Chapters 00:00 Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth 03:06 Dr. Villarino's Journey 05:59 Importance of Mental Health in the Age of Climate Change 08:56 Differences between Mental Health and Physical Health 11:46 Stig…

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Diving Deeper Into Attachment Styles: Secure, Anxious and Avoidant 49:31

3d ago49:31

49:31

By Thato Rampedi

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Ep62 - What made Odette a super typhoon? 1:02:10

6d ago1:02:10

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Mr. Clint Petilla discussed the unique characteristics of Typhoon Odette and its impacts on the Philippines. The research focuses on landfalling tropical cyclones from 1979 to 2020, and how these provide context for the uniqueness of Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai). ⌛Chapters 00:00 Analysis of Typhoons That Have Passed Through the Philippi…

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The Hoe Phase: Pros, Cons, and The Aftermath They Don't Tell You About 56:39

7d ago56:39

56:39

By Thato Rampedi

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Ep61 - May epekto ba ang ipot ng ibon sa Tubbataha Reef 49:47

14d ago49:47

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Dr. Licuanan discussed the current status of Tubbataha Reef, specifically the increase in microalgae and other organisms affecting the reef's benthic cover. He also discussed the possible causes of these changes such as increased nutrient levels from seabird guano. ⌛Chapters 00:00 Tubbataha Reef 12:27 Studying Tubbataha Benthic Cover 20:59 Changes …

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All Things Friendships: Navigating The Old And The New 54:16

21d ago54:16

54:16

By Thato Rampedi

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Ep60 - Measuring water quality using satellites 1:10:09

21d ago1:10:09

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In this episode, Dr. Remika Gupana discusses her journey from her early experiences in science to her current research in remote sensing of water quality. She highlights the importance of phytoplankton and fluorescence in understanding ecosystems and the challenges and opportunities in using satellite data for environmental science. In this convers…

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Aesop Rock - Checkers 3:57

23d ago3:57

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LISTEN/BUY: https://rse.lnk.to/BlackHoleSuperetteVINYL/CD/CASSETTE/MERCH: https://AesopRock.comSONG CREDITS:Produced, Written & Performed by Aesop RockKeys by Asher FuleroAdditional vocals by Homeboy Sandman & SlugLYRICS:Suit of calluses, active and moving callousAnomaly in the algorithm, do the algebralculusI’m all of Alexandria’s information in a…

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Ep59 - Gaano kalaki ang patak ng ulan? 42:13

1M ago42:13

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Cloud physicist Marco Polo A. Ibañez shares his experience in weather modeling and his research on raindrop size distribution during the Southwest Monsoon in Western Luzon. He also shares the importance of measuring the raindrop size in better understanding atmospheric processes.⌛Chapters00:00 Introduction to Weather Modeling03:00 Experience at the…

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Ep58 - Deep Sea Precious Corals in Japan 57:36

1M ago57:36

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Marine biologist Marivic Pepino discusses her research on deep sea precious corals in Japan. She explores the ecological significance of these corals, their use in jewelry, and the challenges posed by overexploitation. Marivic shares insights on her work involving artificial fertilization, coral restoration, and genetic analysis to help sustain cor…

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Ant - All Sounds In Place 2:56

1M ago2:56

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The official audio for "All Sounds In Place" from Ant's album Collection of Sounds Vol. 4.LISTEN/BUY: https://rse.lnk.to/COSV4VINYL/CASSETTE/MERCH: https://AtmosphereSucks.comSONG CREDITS:Produced by Anthony “Ant” Davis.Bass, keys, guitars and some extra percussion by G Koop.Mixed by Anthony “Ant” Davis.Mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound.…

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Ant - Classical Piano Number Seven 1:30

1M ago1:30

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The official audio for "Classical Piano Number Seven" from Ant's album Collection of Sounds Vol. 4.LISTEN/BUY: https://rse.lnk.to/COSV4VINYL/CASSETTE/MERCH: https://AtmosphereSucks.comSUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: https://bit.ly/RhymesayersYT SONG CREDITS:Produced by Anthony “Ant” Davis.Mixed by Anthony “Ant” Davis.Mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound.…

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Overcoming Trauma | Finding Independence | Generational curses 1:01:12

1M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

By Thato Rampedi

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Ep57 - Underwater hot springs in Mabini, Batangas 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

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Mr. Raymond Rodolfo shares his research on the gas bubbles coming off the seafloor in a diving site in Mabini, Batangas, which is popular for its marine biodiversity. This is called submarine groundwater discharge, which can have profound implications on our understanding of coral reefs and ocean acidification. This phenomenon is also not unique to…

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Ep56 - Rock fractures in the geothermal reservoir of Southern Negros 41:29

2M ago41:29

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Dr. Loraine Pastoriza Primaleon discusses her experience in the geothermal industry. She shares her unexpected journey to becoming a geologist, her decision to pursue a PhD, and the challenges she faced in her research. She also discusses the results of her study on fractures in geothermal systems and the importance of having the right mentor and o…

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UNHEALTHY TO HEALTHY: How to Break Free & Find Love Again! | Seated Podcast 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

By Thato Rampedi

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Ep55 - Evolving disaster resilience in the Philippines 42:22

2M ago42:22

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In this episode of Behind The Science Podcast, we explore disaster resilience in the Philippines with Koji Elegado and Reina Chong. They discuss their climate change and disaster risk research, focusing on Catanduanes, a region often hit by typhoons. We will learn about the factors affecting resilience such as socioeconomic conditions, gender diffe…

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Ep54 - Parasites in marine snails 52:35

2M ago52:35

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Mr. Sandy Rey Bradecina, an associate professor at Central Bicol State University and a PhD student at Kochi University, discusses his research on parasites called trematodes found in marine snails. He explains the complex life cycle of these parasites, their potential impact on both marine organisms and humans, and how they can spread through vari…

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Building a Luxury Fashion Empire in SA: Mongezi Shares All 44:51

2M ago44:51

44:51

Meet Mongezi, the visionary founder and creative director of UDARKIE and managing director of CLOWDY. From humble beginnings in Tembisa, Mongezi's journey is a testament to resilience and determination.Growing up, Mongezi faced numerous challenges, including the loss of his mother at a young age and a diagnosis of ADHD. Despite these obstacles, he …

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The Overthinking Diaries: Navigating Anxiety, Insecurity, and the Highs and Lows 55:32

3M ago55:32

55:32

By Thato Rampedi

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Ep53 - Interaction between coral reefs, sea level, and tectonics 54:27

3M ago54:27

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In this episode of Behind the Science Podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating interaction between coral reefs, sea level changes, and tectonics with geoscientist Jeffrey Munar. Specializing in marine acoustics, coastal geomorphology, and geospatial analysis. Jeffrey shares his findings about the morphology of Apo Reef and Tubbataha Reef and how …

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Ep52 - Marine microbes in Benham Rise 41:25

3M ago41:25

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Dr. Andrian Gajigan, a microbial oceanographer, shares insights from his research on marine microbes around Benham Rise in the Philippines. He discusses the vital role of these microbes in the ocean ecosystem, their diversity at varying depths, and the methods used to study them. Dr. Gajigan also reflects on the challenges of conducting field resea…

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Ep51 - Integrating economics with marine science 54:36

3M ago54:36

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Ms. Tara Abrina shares her unique journey into marine economics, her research on coral reef valuation and fisheries value chains, and her experiences in citizen science initiatives in coastal communities. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating scientific research with community engagement while exploring effective methods for cor…

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Ep50 - An Asian and Australian lineage of the Yellowstripe Scad [microevolution] 47:51

3M ago47:51

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Dr. Lorenzo Halasan, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Sun Yat-sen University, shares his research on the population genetics of the yellowstripe scad, Selaroides leptolepis, and showed a microevolution into an Asian and Australian lineage. Research spotlight: Halasan LC, Geraldino PJL and Lin H-C (2021) First Evidence of Cryptic Species Di…

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Does age affect love: Discussing peer dating, manipulation in retionshiops and age differences 51:04

3M ago51:04

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Ep49 - Wind damage assessment of Super Typhoon Odette 57:31

4M ago57:31

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Engr. Joshua Agar, a Civil Engineering professor from UP Diliman, discusses his expertise in wind engineering and its role in assessing the damage caused by Typhoon Odette. He shares his journey from shifting our from BS Political Science to Civil Engineering and specializing in wind engineering. Engr. Agar talks about his research on estimating ty…

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Ep48 - Improving the Dengue Vaccine 44:55

4M ago44:55

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Dr. Emil Joseph Vergara, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, shares his journey from veterinary medicine to vaccine research. With a Ph.D. in immunology, Dr. Vergara discusses his work on improving dengue vaccines and the challenges faced during the pandemic. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring researchers, emphasizing t…

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Ep47 - Examining the life history of squids using ear bones 1:01:22

4M ago1:01:22

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Ms. Jessica Legaspi, a PhD student at Kochi University, shares her research on examining the life history of squids captured in Concepcion, Iloilo using ear bones. Research spotlight: Legaspi, J. M., del Norte-Campos, A. G., & Campos, W. L. (2024). Age and Growth of the Indian Squid, Uroteuthis duvaucelii: Analysis of Statolith Microstructure and L…

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Ep46 - Mapping the landslide susceptibility of Leyte 52:10

5M ago52:10

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Guest Speaker: Audrei Anne Ybañez, M.Sc. Supervising Science Research Specialist UP Resilience Institute Ms. Ybañez shares how they produced landslide susceptibility maps downscaled to the community-level for the entire Leyte province using remote sensing, numerical modelling, and GIS. Research spotlight: Eco R, Aquino D, Lagmay A et al (2015) Land…

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Ep45 - Improve your mental health with telepsychiatry 1:21:05

5M ago1:21:05

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In Episode 45 of the #BehindTheSciencePodcast, we talked with healthcare professionals about the feasibility of telepsychiatry to improve mental health.👤Guest Speakers: Mr. Gregorio Candelario is the head of the Data Privacy and Telemedicine Office of the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City. Ms. Cristela Candelario is an assistant pro…

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Reaching Rock Bottom: Overcoming Adversity and Finding Resilience 46:31

5M ago46:31

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By Thato Rampedi

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Is Your Girlfriend's Love REAL? | Uncovering the Truth About Conditional Love 50:32

5M ago50:32

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10 Daily Struggles Young Men Don't Talk About 55:20

5M ago55:20

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Ep44 - Benthic compostion of mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Philippines 1:01:17

5M ago1:01:17

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👤Guest Speaker: Edwin Dumalagan, M.Sc. Assistant Professor Mindanao State University at Naawan In this episode of Behind The Science Podcast, Mr. Edwin Dumalagan shares his research on the spatial variability in benthic assemblage composition in shallow and upper mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Philippines. Research Spotlight: Dumalagan Jr, E. E…

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Ep43 - A multiscale flood model for the Marikina-Pasig River Basin 59:45

6M ago59:45

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👤Guest Speaker: Lea Dasallas, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Canterbury In this episode, Dr. Dasallas discusses her research on developing a multiscale flood model using variable grid sizes for the Marikina-Pasig River Basin. Research Spotlight: Dasallas, L., An, H., & Lee, S. (2022). Developing an integrated multiscale rainfall-r…

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Ep42 - Mapping the karstification potential of central Cebu, Philippines 57:40

6M ago57:40

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👤Guest Speaker: Regina Martha Lumongsod, M.Sc. PhD Candidate Kangwon National University In this episode, Ms. Lumongsod explains the factors that can contribute to karstification. Research Spotlight: Lumongsod, R.M.G., Ramos, N.T. & Dimalanta, C.B. Mapping the karstification potential of central Cebu, Philippines using GIS. Environ Earth Sci 81, 44…

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Ep41 - A new species of leaf beetle in the Philippines 57:02

6M ago57:02

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Guest Speaker: Orlando A. Calcetas, PhD Senior Science Research Specialist Department of Agriculture DA-RCPC-IVA-CALABARZON In this episode, Dr. Calcetas shares how he discovered a new species of leaf beetle in the Philippines and named it Podontia rustiai. Research spotlight: Calcetas O, Staines C. 2024. New Species of the Genus Podontia Dalman (C…

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Ep40 - Coral Health in Calatagan, Batangas Measured Using Colors 1:00:36

6M ago1:00:36

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Guest Speaker: Gabriel Hildawa Research Assistant Br. Alfred Shields FSC Ocean Research Center De La Salle University In this episode, Mr. Hildawa shares how he transformed his research on using coral color to measure coral health in Calatagan, Batangas from a college thesis to a full paper published in the Philippine Journal of Science. Research s…

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TOXIC FRIENDSHIPS and HABITS : Know When to Walk Away! 56:01

7M ago56:01

56:01

By Thato Rampedi

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Ep 39 - Fish fossil studies in the Philippines 1:04:58

7M ago1:04:58

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👤Guest Speaker: Dominique Mediodia, M.Sc. Assistant Professor College of Fisheries and Ocean SciencesUniversity of the Philippines Visayas Mr. Dominique Mendiodia shares his experiences in studying fish fossils (Paleoichthyology) in the Philippines. ⌛Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:57 What got me interested into science 07:13…

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Ep38 - Sinking cities in the Philippines measured from satellites 37:35

7M ago37:35

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Guest Speaker:Jolly Joyce Sulapas, M.Sc.Junior Managing Researcher / Project CoordinatorUP Resilience InstituteMs. Sulapas discusses why the cities of Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Legazpi are sinking. ⌛Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 02:02 How I got into science 07:16 Research focus: ground subsidence in major Philippine me…

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Breaking Down Masculinity: Stereotypes, Culture, and Identity 56:39

7M ago56:39

56:39

By Thato Rampedi

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Ep37 - Bakit maulan na ang pasko? 1:08:54

7M ago1:08:54

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Guest Speakers:Joseph Basconcillo, PhDPhilippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA)Dr. Basconcillo sheds light on the increase in occurrence of Christmas typhoons in the Philippines in recent years. ⌛Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest 03:14 What got me into science 06:11 Things you need…

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Exploring Spirituality, Culture, and the Dream Realm 50:09

7M ago50:09

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Ep36 - We stayed at Pag-asa Island Research Station for 3 months | West Philippine Sea 1:19:20

7M ago1:19:20

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Guest Speakers: Lala Calle, Dana Manogan, Paolo Co, Mary Rose Gabuyo, Bryan Casauay Research assistants from the University of the Philippines - Marine Science Institute share their experiences of doing research studies in the Pag-asa Island Research Station in the West Philippine Sea. --- #BehindTheSciencePodcast is presented to you by Marine & Ea…

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Healing Family Bonds: Unlearning Toxic Dynamics Together” 53:09

7M ago53:09

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Ep35 - Uncovering prehistoric earthquakes in Surigao 1:11:51

7M ago1:11:51

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Guest Speaker: Jeffrey Perez, M.Eng. This episode highlights the research of Mr. Perez on the prehistoric earthquakes from the Surigao segment of the Philippine Fault. Mr. Jeffrey S. Perez is a licensed geologist and a Supervising Science Research Specialist at PHIVOLCS. He is a graduate of BS Geology from the UP Diliman and gained a Master of Engi…

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Ep34 - Earthquake and tsunami hazard modelling 34:27

8M ago34:27

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👤Guest Speaker: Raquel Felix, PhD This episode highlights the work of Dr. Raquel Felix on modelling the tsunami scenarios in Lombok and Bali, Indonesia. Dr. Felix is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Coastal Lab at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. She completed her PhD in 2023 at NTU, within…

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Ep33 - My Miss Philippines Earth 2020 & 2023 Journey 32:46

8M ago32:46

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Guest Speaker: Iris Mabanta MS Marine Science Student UP Marine Science Institute --- #BehindTheSciencePodcast is presented to you by the Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, and Liknayan Podcast. Do you want to share your research? Sign up through this https://forms.gle/6cEU78144zD7By5z5⁠.…

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Self Discovery, Personal growth and Vulnerability 55:32

8M ago55:32

55:32

By Thato Rampedi

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