Breaking Down the Breakdown

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever sat down and said to yourself, wow, how many things have i failed to do for myself because i let the fear get in the way? Well, this episode is for YOU!!! I talk about how much control fear has had over my life, and at what moment was I able to realize "well Stephen, you NEED TO TAKE YOUR LIFE BACK!" If you or anyone you know would like to guest on the podcast, please feel free to message! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. Let me guess, you destroyed a beautiful relationship because of overthinking? You were about to date someone until you started overthinking? I'm not proud to say it, but i'm an overthinker. In today's society, WHO ISN'T!?!?! But that, right there, is a huge problem. If we all overthink, then how are we going to actually understand each other?! In this episode, i talk about the dangers of overthinking SPECIALLY when it comes to relationships. Oh, i also talk about overthinking when it comes to family (ahem) But honestly, this is just a glimpse at what it looks like for us overthinkers, and how dangerous it could be, and how we can actually deal with it! If you or anyone you know want to be on the show, just dm me!! :) Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. First of all, Mom i love you! I'm glad we're able to move forward and have this amaazing friendship/relationship between us now and i wouldn't change anything But tbh, those years really messed me up. BUT NOT ANYMOOOORE In this episode, i talk about my tumultuous relationship with my mother while i was growing up and some of you might actually be able to relate to this (Hey remember the term "MY HOUSE MY RULES" !? EH!??! EH!?!? ) I detail all of the hardships i went through but also, the important message of this episode, is that not only does time heal all, but YOU have the power! YOU have the ability to break that cycle for yourself! If any of you want to be a guest on this podcast, feel free to message me on the links below! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I want to remind everyone of what made me start a podcast in the first place. I was diagnosed with Harm OCD in 2020 and my life has changed since. The first few months were really tough , and i realized not everybody knows exactly what they are dealing with, and how much harder it is to live life undiagnosed, and living in the unknown. I'm here to take a look back at everything I've had to face, everything I've had to go through, and to hopefully show everybody who are in the same shoes that they are doing great! That we should never give up, because it might not seem like it, but we are slowly taking our happiness back! Love y'all! And if you want to be a guest on the show feel free to reach out! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. As someone who's been ghosted, it sucked As someone who's ghosted people, i just didn't want to get hurt because i hate confrontation BUT YOU SEE?! "I" . A selfish reason. I would rather hurt others than own up to the truth and be transparent. This episode deals with ghosting and why as people we need to be better and actually learn to NOT ghost people. To consider the implications of ghosting is to honestly be a decent human being. We can save so many people from crippling anxiety and destroyed self esteem if we just, you know, OWN UP TO IT. If you are either the ghostee/ghoster, i would love to have you on a future episode so we can discuss the whys and the hows! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. Rejection sucks. Rejection hurts. Most times, rejection makes us think we are not worthy of love, of ANYTHING in this world. But this is exactly, what we should NEVER do. To go down this spiral, this rabbit hole, which is where all of us end up meeting each other (Hello fellow HOLE) In this episode i talk about my very (triggering) and real way that i used to cope with rejection. It was so unhealthy, and it destroyed me for YEARS. I hope for those of you who can relate, I hope y'all learn something from this today Love y'all! And HAPPY PRIDE! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. Growing up, I never knew there was such a thing as "pansexual". Specially in the Philippines, you were limited to two choices, gay/lesbian or straight. Not only this, back in my day (ahem OLD) being within the community has such a huge negative connotation (like being a disgrace to society). There are so many people who are not able to figure out their sexuality/identity because of such factors, and it shows. This episode, I talk about my experiences with being too afraid to live my truth as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and I also share insight on, well, the fact that you, my friends, are loved :) Don't forget to share this with your friends, and to share love during pride(and everyday please! ) Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. Relationships are hard, and I don't mean just ROMANTIC. I wanted to talk about this because it's something that's been bothering me for quite some time, and I realized i needed a pep talk for myself (and all of you!) Realizing that I was the issue as to why i can't seem to maintain great friendships was a hard pill to swallow, but I had so much i was dealing with (mental health, financial troubles, work problems etc) that it made it feel impossible to connect with anyone consistently. But i thought about it and realized, hold on, if these people, time and time again, are willing to try and include me in things, and I keep removing myself from these situations, why am I complaining that i'm lonely and that no one wants to reach out? Well, DING DING DING! Wouldn't you know, it turns out, it was MY FAULT all along. Join me this episode as i (preach) TALK about the importance of effort in your relationships! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. My dad left me before i was even born, and my Mom left me with my grandparents so she can finish school (spoiler alert: they were VERY young) But guess what, I still love them very much (only recently though) On today's episode, i talk about my very own abandonment issues and how this has shaped a lot of the unfortunate events in my life. I felt that this was a topic i truly wanted to discuss because not a lot of us realize that so many of our bad decisions/questionable personality traits actually come as a byproduct of abandonment that we have experienced. But, as always, believe me, we can get through this! Don't forget, if you want to guest on the show, feel free to message! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. I had to do an episode like this, and hopefully I'm able to help more voices be heard! Bella is an awesome coworker/friend of mine from Korea, currently studying and working here in Canada. She talks about the language barrier, the cultural differences in the workplace between Korea and Canada, and of course, how she REALLY feels being in a different country! Bella is so brave to share her story and her journey here in Canada, and if you have a similar story/want to talk about mental health or other stuff, just message me! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. Shout out to 7 West at North York General Hospital! It's a truly loaded episode, because not only do i talk about my stay at a Psych Hospital, but truly, there are layers to this. Everyday we see so many individuals struggling with their mental health disorder, to the point of homelessness, and I can't help but ask, if they were able to get the help that they needed, would they have ended up there? This episode is a call to action, for all of us, all over the world, to show compassion to others but, just as important, to show compassion to OURSELVES. We need to make sure we are getting the help WE deserve as well, and sometimes, we can only do this by seeking help. I'm here to try and debunk myths about being in psychiatric hold, because unlike the movies, it was actually very helpful If you or anyone you know would like to guest on the show, follow us on instagram @breakingdownthebreakdownpod or email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. I know it's all me, I know i have nothing to be embarrassed about (neither do you) , but sometimes, we just can't help it! Today's episode talks about the kind of shame we feel whenever we find ourselves with jobs that does not seem suitable for our age group (lets say, fast food at 35?) , and how this makes us feel. What I'm trying to do this episode is allow people to understand that it's very common to take up a job that allows you to put food on the table, and THAT'S OKAY! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. TW because I believe that , specially as of recently, so many of us have been feeling this way. Whether it's caused by failed relationships, by parents, by failing almost every single thing in your life, at some point, sometimes you just sit there and you start wondering, do I deserve anything good? Am i worthy of love? of friendships? of life? These, are very dangerous and very heartbreaking situations to be in. This episode is a reminder, and I hope it does what I intend it to do, to remind every single one of you, that we all feel unworthy at times, but damnit, YOU are worth more than you could ever imagine. Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. Be honest, you've wrestled with going to therapy for a while now haven't you? Well in this episode, i am going to talk about the pros and cons of therapy, and how even the cons of therapy is actually a pro. Sounds confusing? Right? That's why therapy is so funny! In all honesty, i talk about how therapy is a trigger point for me and how i have come to handle it because i realized that it helps me in the long run! If you would like to guest on the show, feel free to follow me on instagram at breakingdownthebreakdownpod OR email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. When we think FOMO, we just think, well, damn, we just don't want to miss out, right? But just how negatively has it impacted you? Have you noticed that sometimes you have changed your entire schedule/personality just because you don't want to have FOMO? In this episode, I discuss about how FOMO may not actually be the worst thing, but also how you could end up turning it into something so negative for yourself if you are not mindful of it! If you guys want to be on the show, you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. Today's guest Aaron is currently going through counselling for his Anxiety Disorder, but this was all the more reason to feature him on today's episode. I thought we were going to be able to talk about how challenging it was to deal with relationships through his anxious attachment styles, but instead I was educated in how self love was actually the best course of action when dealing with one's anxious attachment/anxieties! Come join us in this discussion this episode and find yourself going "WHODATHUNK" when several key eureka moments arise when it comes to learning how to love yourself and in turn, deal with your anxious attachment. For more of Aaron, for questions about he was able to handle things and other stuff, please follow his socials: IG: a.arrronn Don't forget if you want to be on the show or would like to suggest things, you can find me on instagram @breakingdownthebreakdownpod or email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. This is a continuation of our discussion on anxious attachment style, only this time, i do come in a bit more aggressive! But only because i can! I have bared my soul and my entire everything in this episode talking about how my anxious attachment had actually affected my relationships throughout high school and beyond, and why it's important for us to take accountability and/or learn about them. If you, or anyone you know would like to guest on the podcast, you can email me at breakingodwnthebreakdown@outlook.com ! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. TW: YOU MAY FEEL ATTACKED! I share my personal dance with my own devil, Mr Anxious Attachment himself! This is going to be made of many parts, but part 1 begins today! There's a lot to talk about in just 30 minutes and we've only reached the tip of the iceberg! But ask yourself, do YOU exhibit signs of anxious attachment? Could this be the reason your relationships are quite the challenge/ have blown up to pieces?! I wanted to open the doors to discuss this because i know of so many people who never realized what their attachment styles were and how it could actually be the key to improving their relationship not just with others, but themselves! If you, or anyone you know would like to guest on the episodes and talk about this or other topics, feel free to let me know! Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. And just like that, we're back! It's been quite the journey, and in this episode, I decided to tackle one of the main issues that plagues us as loveable, sensitive human beings: MID LIFE CRISIS While everyone's crisis' might look different from each other, there is one thing for sure, once it affects us, it seems like we're DOOMED But fear not, because we keep it moving, we keep it going, and it's all a lesson we can learn from. It's nice to be back, and it's nice to see y'all again :) Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod

Send us a Text Message. A very hard topic to tackle, with our guest JofieComedy speaking VERY harsh truths. Who the f wants to hear about their finances!? Who wants to hear about them being the reason as to why they're not able to attain the kind of financial freedom they want?! Well, Jofie was able to masterfully weave his personal story, coming from poverty and strategizing a way to get himself out and become successful financially among other things. A definite favourite of mine, this episode helped me understand that certain things i've done/have been doing in my life with regards to finances may actually have been affected by my own mental health and vice versa. Hang tight, breakers! Y'all are going to walk out of this episode with a fresh outlook on your own health and finance, and be INSPIRED and MOTIVATED!! If you want to be on the show, email me at stephendiego@hotmail.com And for more of jofie, please follow him at Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jofiecomedy X: https://www.x.com/jofiecomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jofiecomedy Support the Show. Email me at breakingdownthebreakdown@outlook.com or you can find me on instagram at @breakingdownthebreakdownpod