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Breaking The Shell

Breaking The Shell

By Kriztja Marae Labrador

Breaking stories to tell, to inspire, and to touch lives.

Breaking the Shell is a collection of colorful stories, self-reflections and experiences of different people as they journey in the 'real world.'

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Why I'm Single | Tita Musings

Breaking The ShellJul 23, 2021

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Why I'm Single | Tita Musings

Why I'm Single | Tita Musings

Sharing the real score on why I'm single on this episode. Also, please follow Breaking the Shell on IG and Facebook!
Jul 23, 202122:00
How I Broke Out of My Own Shell | Tita Musings

How I Broke Out of My Own Shell | Tita Musings

A new series here on the podcast! This is a more up close and personal kind of episode with BTShell's host Kriztja Marae who is fondly called "Tita" by people close to her. For this trailer episode, Kriztja shares on her journey and reflections on how the podcast came to be.
Jul 09, 202116:06
What Happens After Reaching The Goal? feat. RJ Lumawag (BTShell 015)

What Happens After Reaching The Goal? feat. RJ Lumawag (BTShell 015)

We all have different goals in life but what happens next after we reach that goal? Reaching his "big goal" at the age of 27, SunStar Davao Editor-in-Chief RJ Lumawag shares about his journey to becoming where he is now and on what really comes next after hitting one of his major life goals.  Like @btshellpodcast on Instagram and Facebook for more updates and feel free to send us an email at: btshell.podcast@gmail.com. (intro & outro music: New Start by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd)
May 30, 202144:48
Life After College Part 2: "Real World" Realizations & Learnings (BTShell 014-B)

Life After College Part 2: "Real World" Realizations & Learnings (BTShell 014-B)

After talking all about the fun college memories, for the part 2 Katrin, Kristine and I now get serious in discussing about what we have learned upon entering the "real world."

Like @btshellpodcast on IG & FB Page for more updates and feel free to send us an email at: btshell.podcast@gmail.com. (intro & outro music: New Start by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd)

May 23, 202151:20
Life After College Part 1: Our College Life & After Graduation Expectations (BTShell 014-A)

Life After College Part 1: Our College Life & After Graduation Expectations (BTShell 014-A)

What do you miss about your college life?

In this episode, I invited my college batchmates Katrin and Kristine who are also the ladies behind Us The Little People podcast for a chat about college and our after college life. For the Part 1, we have discussed about our best college memories, first impressions, and our expectations after graduation.

Like @btshellpodcast on IG & FB Page for more updates and feel free to send us an email at: btshell.podcast@gmail.com. (intro & outro music: New Start by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd)

May 16, 202149:55
On being a first-time mom: Postpartum Depression is Real (BTShell 013)

On being a first-time mom: Postpartum Depression is Real (BTShell 013)

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! Sharing this year's special podcast episode featuring one of my closest friends who is now a mommy - Vjoy Tiare-Baloyo. 

VJoy is not only a working mom and a wife but she is also a post-graduate student. In this episode, she shares her experiences and learnings as a first-time mother and how she overcame postpartum depression. 

Like @btshellpodcast on IG & FB Page for more updates and feel free to send us an email at: btshell.podcast@gmail.com. (intro & outro music: New Start by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd)

May 08, 202145:18
Overcoming Overconsumption feat. Nadine Felice (BTShell 012)

Overcoming Overconsumption feat. Nadine Felice (BTShell 012)

In a world full of “budols,” Vlogger and Social Media Manager/Influencer Nadine Felice decides to start a conversation about overcoming overconsumption in her own social media platforms. Here in this episode, she shares her anti-budol tips, going through the April no-buy challenge and her own journey as a content creator.  Like @btshellpodcast on IG & FB Page for more updates and feel free to send us an email at: btshell.podcast@gmail.com. (intro & outro music: New Start by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd)
Apr 25, 202152:10
Setting a Mindset for Survival feat. Stella A. Estremera (BTShell 011)
Apr 11, 202131:04
Musings Of A Twenty Something: 18 Things That I Have Learned In Life So Far (BTShell 010)

Musings Of A Twenty Something: 18 Things That I Have Learned In Life So Far (BTShell 010)

A chatty kind of podcast episode just in time for the New Year! Sharing some of the things that I have learned in life as a late twenty-something. Advance Happy New Year, everyone! 🥳 Like our FB Page for more updates and feel free to send us an email at: btshell.podcast@gmail.com.

Dec 31, 202023:42
Marriage & Relationships in the New Normal (BTShell 009)

Marriage & Relationships in the New Normal (BTShell 009)

It may not be the month of love just yet but for this podcast episode, we talked about how to maintain your relationship as a couple and key tips in choosing a partner at this time. Our couple guest Vianz and Jam Badoy, the creators behind Snippets with Vianz & Jam, shares their insights on how they maintain their relationship in the new normal and how their "crazy faith" and "crazy obedience" has brought them together.  Like our FB Page for more updates and feel free to send us an email at: btshell.podcast@gmail.com.

Nov 28, 202037:44
Work Life in the New Normal Part 2 - Working Smarter (BTShell 008)
Sep 26, 202025:38
Work Life in the New Normal Part 1 - Looking After Your Mental Health (BTShell 007)

Work Life in the New Normal Part 1 - Looking After Your Mental Health (BTShell 007)

We are back! For this podcast episode, we are talking about what work life is like in the new normal and its impact on our mental health with our two special guests who are both Human Resource Managers for different companies here in the Philippines. Like our FB Page for more updates and feel free to send us an email at: btshell.podcast@gmail.com.

Sep 19, 202034:51
How to resist resistance? feat. War of Art by Steven Pressfield (BTShell 006)
May 23, 202010:26
Leaving My Dream Job - A Millennial Mom’s Story (BTShell 005)
May 09, 202014:45
Facing New Realities Lesson 3 - Practicing Gratefulness (BTShell 004)
May 07, 202010:41
Facing New Realities Lesson 2 - Mindset Reset with VJane Tiare (BTShell 003)
May 02, 202029:25
Facing New Realities Lesson 1 - Embracing Uncertainties (BTShell 002)

Facing New Realities Lesson 1 - Embracing Uncertainties (BTShell 002)

What do we do when things don't go back to the way they used to be? In the coming weeks here in Breaking the Shell we are gonna be talking about Facing New Realities: Fresh Mindsets to Live By - a list of lessons learned during unexpected life changes. 

In this week's episode we are focusing on lesson number 1 - embracing uncertainties. What do we if our plans change all of a sudden? How do we face the unchangeable? Can we just reset? Listen to this podcast episode to find out!

Apr 25, 202011:53
#StayingAtHome - Things you can invest on while you wait (BTShell 001)

#StayingAtHome - Things you can invest on while you wait (BTShell 001)

Cheers to our first ever #BTShell episode! This is just a quick episode featuring a short list of things you can invest your time on while staying at home and a little something about me and the moon as well.  

Background music: Mr. Chase - Wild Cherry - https://thmatc.co/?l=4AF0A05A Terry Saige - Far Away - https://thmatc.co/?l=89BFF67A

Apr 18, 202010:60