Curiosity Over Fear

<p>A simple question changes everything:<br />What are you grateful for?</p><p>In this episode, Sharmaine explores how gratitude isn’t about getting life right… it’s about becoming someone who’s ready to receive...

<p>It’s World Kindness Day, so I decided to do something a little different.<br>Inspired by a whimsical love poem about a sandwich (yes, really) and a friend’s creative story about an upside-down world, I wrote a sonnet...

<p>Last time, we explored why we wear emotional masks and how curiosity helps us begin to lift them.<br>In this follow-up episode, Sharmaine unpacks what happens next — when curiosity turns into...

<p>A Halloween-season reflection on fear, curiosity, and the courage to be real.</p><p><br></p><p>This Halloween season, Curiosity Over Fear explores the real masks we wear — the ones that hide our insecurities, fears...

<p>October is Filipino American History Month — but how much of that history were we actually taught?</p><p>In this episode, Sharmaine unpacks the forgotten stories of the first Filipinos in America, the roots of...

<p>Happiness doesn’t just happen — it’s already all around us, in tiny “glimmer” moments that we often miss. In this episode, I share how my sister’s words about her newborn and an afternoon at the Mermaid Caves...

<p>In this episode of Curiosity Over Fear, we explore the 80+ year Harvard study that revealed the biggest predictor of well-being: the quality of your relationships. But in a culture that praises independence and...

<p>Self-care isn’t always cute—and it’s definitely not always relaxing. In this episode, we get real about what self-care actually looks like, beyond the bubble baths and beach walks. I share how working night shift...

<p>In this episode, we dive into the unspoken realities of mental health in minority families—especially within Asian, Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities. From cultural stigma and generational trauma to the...

<p>Not all fatherhood stories come wrapped in warmth—and for many, Father’s Day can stir up feelings of grief, confusion, or emotional distance. In this deeply personal episode, Sharmaine explores what it means to grow...

<p>What starts as a reflection on Juneteenth unfolds into a powerful exploration of truth, justice, and the importance of staying awake to what’s happening around us. In this episode, Sharmaine attends the Vision 2025...

<p>When we think of exploration, we picture mountaintops, ocean depths, or far-off galaxies. But what if the wildest terrain is actually within us?</p><p><br /></p><p>What if mental health isn’t about fixing something...

<p>Have you ever realized someone’s been saying “I love you” your whole life… just not with words?</p><p>In this special Mother’s Day episode, I share a beautifully written story by my sister, Therese Joan, that...

<p>In this episode, Sharmaine reflects on the rarity of being present in today's fast-paced world, emphasizing the importance of creativity and care for the Earth. The solo episode explores how creativity can be a tool...

<p>In this episode of Curiosity Over Fear, Sharmaine explores the intersection of curiosity and stress management. The discussion emphasizes how curiosity can help individuals understand their emotions better, reduce...