S1 E12: Trauma & Transformation - Part 2
Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez
Dr. Beth Leilani Mercado talks life in America and her long road to recovery after suffering a stroke. Her life reads like a best selling novel. She was born into poverty, began a thriving career, endured an emotionally destructive marriage, embarked on a spiritual journey, and suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed when she was only 42. Her recovery back to health was long and arduous but, she triumphantly earned a doctorate degree in psychology and followed it up by writing 2 books.
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S1 E11: Trauma & Transformation - Part 1
Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez
Dr. Beth Leilani Mercado's life reads like a best selling novel. She was born into poverty, began a thriving career, endured an emotionally destructive marriage, embarked on a spiritual journey, and suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed when she was only 42. Her recovery back to health was long and arduous but, she triumphantly earned a doctorate degree in psychology and followed it up by writing 2 books. Her life story provides hope and inspiration as we embark on a brand new year.
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S1 E10: The Hidden Beauty of Filipino Cuisine - Part 2
Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez
Nicole Ponseca explains the fundamentals of Filipino cuisine and talks about one of her life’s most memorable adventures. As part of doing research for her book, she traveled extensively through parts of the Philippines that even most Filipinos have never visited. Photograph by Marts Romero.
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S1 E9: The Hidden Beauty of Filipino Cuisine - Part 1
Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez
Nicole Ponseca is one of the pioneers of Filipino cuisine in New York City. She’s opened 2 highly acclaimed restaurants, Maharlika and Jeepney and recently published a cookbook that was a James Beard Award finalist. She talks about her mission to put Filipino food on the map.
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S1 E8: Part 2 – How Astrology Explains the Pandemic
Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez
The global pandemic continues and you may be asking yourself, "What does all this mean?" Within the Astrological community, there is an enormous buzz about what they are calling a “Pluto, Saturn Conjunction in Capricorn.” This is having a huge impact on organizations, leadership, and individuals. In Astrology, this is a huge opportunity for transformation and growth. In part 2 of my interview with Yumin, she will provide some fascinating insight into what’s happening from that perspective.
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S1 E7: Part 1 – Self Care During the Pandemic
Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez
This is a pause on the usual interview for season 1 to do a special 2 part episode. In this episode, Gaemer sits down with his wife, Yumin, who is a psychotherapist. They talk about the importance of self care and she provides ideas on how people can take care of themselves during this very stressful time.
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S1 E6: I Was Left Behind
Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez
Antonio Enriquez was the eldest grandson of a large, wealthy family. He reveals what happened when most of them left for America.
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S1 E5: Where I Belong
Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez
Maria Johnson tells her story about coming to America in 1971. The voyage to a new life took her away from her parents along with the security of 5 brothers. What happens next is truly heartwarming.
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S1 E4: Born Into Chaos
Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez
Fenella Mallari tells her incredible story about being born into a state of chaos, family tragedy, and seeing Japanese planes conducting bomb runs in Manila as World War 2 began.
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S1 E3: The Bully
Invisible Culture with Gaemer Gutierrez
Joe Gutierrez still gets moved when he tells the story about a racist incident in the 6th grade. It inspired him to become a weightlifter, a varsity wrestler, and a black belt in martial arts. He also talks about being completely unprepared when he picked up his adopted daughter.
info_outlineAntonio Enriquez was the eldest grandson of a large, wealthy family. He reveals what happened when most of them left for America.