The Big Opening with Christian Foremost

It's such a full circle moment for me to finally interview one of my idols in the Filipino podcasting community, Ali Sangalang, the host of The LINYA LINYA Show and Co-Founder of LINYA LINYA. His podcast was the very first Filipino podcast I listened to and it inspired me to make my own. On this episode we talk about the importance of other people in our lives, accepting help and dedicating your life in the service of other people.

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Zara Carbonell, Miss Tourism Global 2018 and Author of Lost You, Found Me joins us for this brand new episode of The Big Opening podcast where we talk about how she navigated the different chapters of her life to get to where she is now.

Everything happens for a reason, but at the same time, it is us who should take charge of our lives. If you want to be successful, step out of your comfort zone and be intentional with your decisions to get where you wanna go.

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It's best to stop before you take yourself to the point of burnout. As much as we love working, it's also essential to take a break every so often. Joining me for this mid-season finale episode of the podcast is my podcaster friend, Hannah Ty from Asking For A Friend Podcast. We talk about how important it is to take a break regarding your CAREER, LOVE, and LIFE. For workaholic people like us, it's important to identify when we need a break and know that we deserve it. Life is not all about the hustle, you must go out and enjoy it as well.

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Change is inevitable. Through the years, I'm sure all of us have navigated through changes at different stages of our lives. In this episode, Kit Carlos from the Tito Mo Si Kit podcast joins us as he shares his personal story. He's dealt with a lot of changes when it came to his career, love, and life. Through all of those, he learned something valuable in order to move forward with his life. Change is scary, but it's about time we become fearless.

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In an alternate universe where you made a different choice, how would have things turned out? Renz Simpao, Blogger from Thinkable Box joins us for this episode as we contemplate the big question of "What if?". Renz and I share stories about out what-ifs from when we were kids until full-grown adults today. Hopefully, we are exactly where we need to be at this point in time. May we make the right decisions that will lead us to where we're meant to go.

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In times of uncertainly, paano ba makakakuha ng security? With so many things that are happening around us, mas less yung worries if there are certain things in our lives that we're sure of. Jannah Camus joins us this episode as we talk about security in many aspects around CAREER, LOVE, and LIFE. Jannah shares with us her experiences and some valuable and practical advice that can surely secure our future. Sana talaga makamit na natin ang security na pinaghihirapan natin!

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Why do we sometimes have the tendency to ruin things before we even see the outcome? Sa daming time magover-think, na-covince na natin ang sarili natin na di natin kaya. Doubts, fears, and insecurities drive us to consciously or even unconsciously sabotage our life. I'm in the mood to talk about my demons and with me is Iza Gonzales, a freelance content writer and host of the Equipped podcast. Iza goes true about how she sabotaged herself over the years in her CAREER, LOVE, and LIFE. Hopefully, now, we're at a better place where we believe that we deserve the best things in life.

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Commitment is a big word and pag-uusapan natin kung ano bang ibig sabihin nyan with Renz Flordeliza, the host of Renzi Boy: KUDAAN 101 podcast. What does "commitment" mean ba for Renz kapag sinabing CAREER, LOVE and LIFE? Wala po akong alam sa commitment na yan as a certified NBSB (No Boyfriend Since Birth), but I was super interested to learn about Renz's thoughts and opinions.

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The Filipino Voice of Harry Potter and Host of The Tito and The Iho podcast among many more, Chad Arrieta joins us for this podcast episode about going with the flow. Kahit na mukhang bagets pa din si Chad at 46, he shared so much wisdom about navigating between “going with the flow” and “taking control” throughout the years. Lahat tayo may kanya kanyang journey in this life. Hopefully kahit anong manyari, we make the right decision when the time is right. Kaya yan haha SHOPEE BUDOL OF THE DAY Magnetic Car Phone Holder: https://shope.ee/6zolmnklrF PODCASTS The Tito and The Iho Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/05BowN6eB368MWKiXPyEM5 Whoa or No Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jEWNWT70qP1GS7iXktNHK Decaf After Six Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/49yZWYtP8Cbc19vntq4t91

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Life is a constant battle and we need to be strong to power through. This week, we are joined by Fitness and Gaming Influencer, Brian Guiang as we talk about how to face life’s many struggles. Paano ba tayo magiging malakas lalo na sobrang daming pagpapahirap sa atin ng life?

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We all have bobo moments. There are things in our past that when we look back, ay bobo talaga. Pero sa lahat ng katangahan na naganap, sana may napulot tayong mga aral that will guide us to make better and smart decisions in the future.

Queen Wasabi from In A Relationsh*t with Queen Wasabi joins us for this episode as we share stories about our many stupid decisions in life. I had so much fun talking to Queen and I feel like I've spilled so many of my secrets in one episode alone. It's the third season of the podcast so all walls are broken. Sorry na po talaga. I'll do better next time. Char.

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Season 3 na and sasamahan tayo ng isang bonggang bonggang guest, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger, Karla Obispo from Travel with Karla. Lodi Karla shares how she started blogging, her first-ever relationship, and how she finally found the person she sees her future with. Beginnings are magical and it's exciting whatever adventure lies ahead! Sana naman Lord, bigyan nyo kami ng lots of blessings!

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Before we start the 3rd season of The Big Opening podcast, I just wanted to catch up with you guys on what happened during our little break. We had a little mental and emotional breakdown, but now we're back better than ever. As someone who uses his blog as an outlet for his emotions, writing and recording this for you helped put things into perspective. Hopefully, we're motivated to start off a brand new season and I trust that good things will come as we move onward.

Regrets, we all have them. Certain memories from the past haunt us to this day. If we only knew then what we know now, things would have turned out better.

For the season finale episode of the podcast, we’re talking "regrets" with my friend, Hideki Joseph, Freelance Dancer, and Choreographer. We learn more about Hideki and how he navigates regrets for Career, Love, and Life. I had such a fun time getting to know Hideki through our talk and I hope that good things are about to come our way!

We can’t turn back time, but we can move forward and learn from our experience. Use your regrets to grow, and become a wiser and stronger version of yourself. Maybe things happen for a reason and you’re exactly where you need to be.

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How do we find what’s meant for us? When will our desires be satisfied and our wishes fulfilled? Do we even know what we want in the first place?

May it be CAREER, LOVE, or LIFE, we’re all yearning for THE ONE. Our biggest dream, our deepest desire, or the one thing we want to experience before we die. Will destiny be kind enough to give us what’s meant to be ours?

Grace Rubis from Love University graces us with her presence as we discuss finding the one. How does perfect look in her eyes and what tips can she give those longing for something? Grace talks about her journey from mistakes she had in the past to be grateful to be where she is right now.

Patience, my dear. It will all make sense in time. Continue on your path and let yourself be surprised along the way.

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There’s no one way to live a life. Each and every one of us is unique. Embrace diversity and let’s all let our true colors shine.

Joining us on this episode is Carl Aquino from The Banyo Podcast Reflushed. Carl shares what it's like living with ADHD.  We get to know more about his life and his perspectives on so many things. I love Carl’s energy and how he answers each question with such wit and humor. I literally did that know what to expect and it was so much fun!

Don’t do afraid to think outside the box. Don’t stick to the status quo. This life is yours to live as you see fit. Enjoy.

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2022 hurt like hell and now, I’m living in my Taylor Swift Reputation Era. I’m coming out of the year not so DELICATE and my ENDGAME is to seek vengeance and GETAWAY CARefree. NEW YEAR’S DAY is coming and I'm so READY FOR IT! Baby, let the games begin. Let the games begin! ;) 

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What if no matter how many times we try to change, we can never be the person we want to be?

I’ve hit a roadblock in my personal growth journey that caused me to stop and backtrack a bit. 

Do you guys know what a social battery is? A social battery according to The Quill, describes “a person’s extent to mingle with groups of people in one setting”.

Well, my social battery happens to have a very short lifespan and takes quite a while to recharge. 

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I’m pretty sure I’m not smart or talented in any way. Success is just the only option for me, and I’m ready to do whatever it takes. 

Call me competitive or call me a tryhard. I wouldn’t disagree with you. 

That’s what I am. 

This was one of my articles posted in Thought Catalog. Hihi. 

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Paying bills like rent, water, and electricity, cooking, doing household chores, and only yourself to do everything alone in your own home. Yeah, this big decision was one I recently made. Trust me when I say that I’ve thought about this a lot. But now that I’m all moved into my new place, do I have to face the gravity of my life-changing decision.
Not to worry though, we have JP Lagar from Batang 90’s podcast to offer tips and insight about independent living. Listen to this episode as JP and I share what we love about living alone and the struggles we’re facing as well. Freedom is not all fun and games, especially when you’ve got big responsibilities, pending due dates, and a very tight budget.

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Trying to be in control around the uncertainties of the world and the unpredictability of people around, it’s hard to trust that everything will be alright. 

Expectations bring disappointment.

With hope, comes hurt. 

Love leads to heartbreak.

I know that this is a pessimistic view of life, but I’d rather accept the worst-case scenarios as inevitable than get carried away by exciting possibilities only to be snatched from me at the last minute.

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The podcast industry in the Philippines is growing rapidly, but there are still some people who are not familiar with what podcasts are. No worries since I am here to give a beginner’s guide to podcasting and all the other shenanigans that happen on the record! In this special episode, I’ll also be sharing my own podcasting journey and answer some Q&A from the audience with the help of guest hosts: MJ De Chaves and Eli Sombillo.  

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Mixing relationships and social media is tricky, but we have aspiring relationship coach, Kareem from Papi Talks with Icekreen Notes to help us understand the terminologies. Find out what is the difference between low-key and private relationships and gain insights as Kareem shares about his past relationships and his hopes for love in the future. As someone with no relationship experience whatsoever, I was all ears and curious to learn how relationships are built in the age of social media. Does flexing your partner mean you're truly happy together or maybe at the end of the day, it doesn't truly even matter?

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Every person has a different life, a different story to tell or not to tell. What we all have in common though is how we're human. 

We can be happy and we can be sad any second of a given day. We all have goodness in our hearts and of course, we have darkness as well. It's not as simple as black and white. We are all just made to navigate our way into the shades of gray.

The question is "Are you okay?". 

After our long-ass hiatus, The Big Opening returns for new episodes every week. We're here and better than ever. The Big Opening with Christian Foremost shall continue to be a safe space where we can all open our minds up and absorb the life happening around us.

Sorry, we had to disappear for an extended amount of time because life kind of got in the way. Lately, I feel like so many balls are being thrown at me and I only have two hands to juggle. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this new season of the podcast because I really missed doing this!

We’re growing old and the future is fast approaching. One minute, you’re enjoying your twenties with spontaneous trips, wild parties and impulsive purchases and then the next, you’re being slapped in the face with the realities and responsibilities of being a grown up. Cindy Silva, a Business Coach and Entrepreneur joins us for this episode to shed some light by sharing her experience facing that jump from 20’s to 30’s. Age is just a number and it’s all about the journey. You can enjoy your present sure, but you have to keep in mind the future. Make sure you have a goals and you’re heading in the right direction. Cindy knows all about it. 

You don’t want to give up in the middle of a fight, just because it all just got too much. To help you guys keep that love for whatever work you’re doing, I’m listing 7 Tips on how to prevent burnout, following my journey towards recovery from being a workaholic to a reasonably-chill dude.

Have you ever felt like a floating potato? Wait, you’ve never heard of such a thing? Well for this episode, OPM Singer/Songwriter, Denice Lao talks about what’s it like to be a potato i.e. feeling like you don’t know what you want out of life and then finding your way towards doing something you actually love. She shares about her passion for music and how pursuing it has shaped her to be the woman she is today.

A 9 to 5 office job isn't all that bad. The salary and benefits are great, but of course, it comes at a cost from overwhelming deliverables, high performance expectations to collaborating with co-workers you may or may not get along with. Freelancer and Social Media Manager, Kat Rosaura joins us today sharing her  5-year experience in the corporate world until she decided that Freelancing is the better option for her. I'm sure fellow corporate salves out there would relate to Kat’s story and I know you guys would learn a lot from her as well!   

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I would describe the inside of my brain as a rabbit hole. Once an idea falls in, gravity will immediately pull it downwards, deeper going at full speed until it reaches the very bottom. Let me give you a quick guided tour inside this head of mine. Yes, it's a dark and scary place, but it's also quite a fast and thrilling experience. Are you up for it?

Podcasting in the Philippines is new, but even as newbies, my guest, Deep and I already share the passion and sense of fulfillment from it. Deep in this episode shares about the birth of her podcast about rest and self-importance called DeepTALKS and how it has gotten her through these really trying times. Months of being locked-down because of the pandemic has forced us to isolate ourselves, overthink, overwork and spend too much time on social media. We have to remember that we shouldn’t push ourselves beyond our limit. Go on, take a break and take care of yourself because you deserve it!

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Busy, busy busy. Every minute has to be spent doing something productive. Was everything checked off my list? Did I clear everything off my plate? Can never be bored. Can never be lazy. I'm always running, running, and running. 

It's tiring to be in constant competition with yourself and you have to realize that it is okay to slow down. 

Take a deep breath and dive into the frantic world that is my head.  Please help me... How does one Chill?

Things can happen unexpectedly. Getting pregnant during her first year in college was not part of Marga’s plan and Motherhood came a bit too early in her life. Eleven years later, she’s married with 3 kids: 2 daughters in elementary and a newborn bouncy baby boy. Listen in on this episode as we ask my friend, writer, and financial advisor, Marga Moggol what it was like being a young mom and how hard motherhood and having your own family really is. Salute to all moms out there!

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I came to Siargao at a somewhat low point in my life when my soul was depleted. The Christian who came back to Manila after spending a blissful week in Siargao is different from the Christian who left carrying his issues to the island with him. Siargao has changed me slowly, but purposefully. I wrote this blog a day after our plane touched down back in Manila. You see, I did some soul-searching and Siargao helped me see a couple of things that I needed to realize at this point in my life.