Mother of Fact (Riki Flores-Reyes and ANIMA Podcasts)
Explore every episode of Mother of Fact
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| 20 Jul 2022 | 26: Cuddle not Coddle: Teaching empathy to children with Robyn Rodriguez | 00:28:55 | |
As parents, it’s our job to prepare our children for the harsh realities of the real world but what can we do when the world isn’t kind to them? Speech-language pathologist and author of the Gail and Pablo books, Robyn Chua Rodriguez, shares with us a thing or two about the importance and power of empathy and kindness and how vital it is to teach these values to our children when growing up. Follow Robyn on Instagram @robynchuar and check out Gail and Pablo's website if you'd like to purchase the books. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | 11: Money Mothers | 00:30:53 | |
Bills, tuition, groceries, and fun funds - how can moms possibly balance the household accounts while saving for a rainy day too? We asked life and personal finance coach Nicole Suarez the basics when it comes to being a smarter mom, wife, and woman when it comes to money. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | 47: Dad's Time to Shine! with Migs Bustos | 00:55:32 | |
Dads, this one’s for you! In this episode, news anchor, content creator, and father Migs Bustos opens up about the life of a dad. We talk about the excitement and struggles of having his first child, his lifestyle adjustments, and how helpful it is for fathers to just sit, talk about, and process their feelings. All in this episode of Mother of Fact! Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast, and is produced by Elijah de Guzman and edited by Paolo Halili. | |||
| 14 Jul 2022 | 25: Mindful Over Matter: A guide to mindful and positive parenting with Bianca Santiago-Reinoso | 00:57:12 | |
There’s a new type of parenting style in town and parents are loving it! Being more present and growing with your kids are only some of the fundamentals, but how does it really work? Won’t your kids be too soft or too spoiled? Bianca Santiago-Reinoso gives us the ultimate guide to mindful and positive parenting and how parents can give the best support they can to their children. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | 38: Momxiety: Dealing With Anxiety In Mothers | 00:42:40 | |
The life of a mother never really gets easier, does it? Way too many questions and worries plague our daily lives, and these can be a bit too heavy to carry at times. How exactly can we deal with these anxious thoughts in our head? For this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki enlists the help of cognitive psychologist Dr. Maricar Fajardo in addressing the worries and anxieties that moms frequently face. You may reach Dr. Maricar in her private practice at iambigthink@gmail.com. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 16 Nov 2022 | 35: Mana-Mana Lang: Toxic Trait Awareness with Dr. Francine Bofill | 00:28:13 | |
No parent would ever want to hurt their child, but what if the aches of our past continue to haunt us? What if we’re passing down our own pain to our children? And what if we’re doing all of this without even knowing it!? In this episode of Mother of Fact, Dr. Francine Bofill joins the podcast and discusses generational trauma, how to recognize and break free from it, and how to ultimately raise your child in a healthier, safer, and more loving environment. Check out Dr. Francine Bofill and her clinic here. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 27 Sep 2023 | 46: We Bleed Red | 00:42:23 | |
Ah, menstruation. It’s incredibly ironic how a naturally-occurring phenomenon is ruled out as taboo in our culture, which is why this episode is dedicated to talking all about it. We partnered with the We Bleed Red Movement to discuss why it’s important to have conversations about menstruation, the struggles that menstruators face everyday, and how we can help alleviate period poverty here in the Philippines. Tune in to this episode to find out how, you too, can help empower menstruators in our country and help push our culture towards a better place! Learn more about the We Bleed Red Movement here: | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 | 1: Never Have We Ever with Andi Manzano-Reyes and Delamar Arias-Shelby | 00:43:48 | |
We've all played this game in our BC ("before children") prime - but how about a round of Never Have I ever as full-time moms? For her pilot episode, Riki engages in a no-holds-barred confessional with fellow former-radio DJs Andi Manzano-Reyes and Delamar Arias-Shelby. Moms gone wild! Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | 29: Super Dad Edit (SDE) with Jason Magbanua | 00:46:07 | |
Enjoy this free-wheeling conversation about fatherhood with master wedding and event filmmaker and all-around super dad, Jason Magbanua. He talks candidly about loving having a blended family, raising headstrong sons, and how parenting is all about "rolling with the punches." And of course his own about relationships and marriages from having witnessed (documented) thousands of unions himself. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | 21: Me, My Kids and Social Media with Neil Dimapilis | 00:27:27 | |
The digital age may be all cool and fancy with NFTs and self-driving cars. But it can also get really scary with algorithms that seem to track your every move and then suddenly—there’s an ad about that crib set you were thinking about a few hours ago! Raising your kids with social media can get intimidating which is why Riki had a talk with Neil Dimapilis (of 5 Minutes Social Media Tips with Neil podcast), an expert digital marketer who had all the facts and answers on how to properly make social media a safer environment for kids. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | 22: Who's Your Daddy? With Martin Reyes | 00:23:34 | |
There’s a new mother in town—or in this case, father in town! Martin Reyes takes over the podcast as he shares what dads secretly wish - and fear! - and other facts that they wish their families knew about fatherhood. Happy Fathers’ Day! Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | 15: Back-to-Basics: The Montessori Way with Nicky Mendoza Pt. 2 | 00:34:31 | |
Here’s part 2 of Riki’s conversation with Nicky as they discuss further the Montessori way of parenting. In this episode, they tackle the topics of having quality time your children, how much screen time should they get, thoughts on homeschooling and mental health, and so much more. Join our FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/478231947158974/ Follow Nicky to learn more about the Montessori lifestyle: Instagram: @_hellomissnicky Website: https://www.montessorilifestyleinc.com/ --- Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 24 May 2023 | 42: Choosing to be Childfree | 00:32:09 | |
Today’s episode is all about the power of choice. As a woman, it may seem that the world has a standard blueprint for you to follow: study hard, get a job, get married, and have kids. But what if you choose differently? What if you choose to not have kids? In this episode, Riki has an eye-opening conversation with journalist Carol RH Malasig as they discuss how whether you choose to be a mother or not, it will never make you any less of a woman. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. This episode is produced by Elijah de Guzman and edited by Paolo Halili. | |||
| 23 Dec 2021 | 5: Stressmas Time | 00:04:55 | |
Adulting may have dimmed down the magic of the holidays that we once knew as kids. The holiday season may amplify all parents’ stress levels but for this episode, Riki invites you to listen to her little Christmas tale as she reminds us what the holidays could be—apart from the gift wrapping and party planning, of course! Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | 39: Me (and only me) Time | 00:41:04 | |
In the seemingly never-ending chaos of being a parent, how do you find peace and quiet when so much of yourself is spent taking care of the kids and the family? Is it even possible to detach yourself from your daily responsibilities, even for just a little bit? In this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki is joined by her sister-in-law, Ate Karina, as they talk about the (often overlooked) importance of spending time with yourself amidst the daily stresses of the mom life. Check out Ate Karina’s artisan pasta at @krcreates Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | 9: Quality Time with Martin Reyes | 00:39:54 | |
For this love month, Riki and her husband, Councilor Martin Reyes, do a little couple's Q&A on-air. Or is this episode more like couple's therapy? Enjoy the honest answers, the cheesiness, and every he said she said. So this is love right? Hell. Yes. --------- Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 24 Nov 2022 | 36: The Reason Per The Season (Special Anniversary Video) | 00:05:02 | |
Can you believe it’s already been a year of Mother of Fact? A year filled with lessons, truths, and growth from Riki and a plethora of other parents trying to navigate the crazy life of parenting. Join Riki in this special anniversary video as she reflects on the past 35 episodes and all of the love shared in each and every one. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | 23: Money Doesn't Grow on Trees with Clarissa de la Paz and Monique Carlos | 00:47:33 | |
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.” This is the nugget of wisdom that so many of us were handed as children, and often the financial literacy education ended there. But research shows that children benefit from learning about how money works even at a very young age. Luckily, moms and Saffi Squirrel authors Clarissa de la Paz and Monique Carlos have made it their mission to teach money matters to kids. You're never too young to start your financial education! Saffi Squirrel was born out of Clarissa and Monique's desire to help families cultivate better values and habits through meaningful stories and thought-provoking activities. They aim to empower families to cultivate a positive relationship with money. Interested to purchase Saffi Squirrel books? Avail of our 5% discount on every purchase using MOTHEROFFACT5 via the Saffi Squirrel website Follow @saffisquirrel on Facebook and Instagram | |||
| 18 Mar 2022 | 13: The Parenting Gameplan with Paolo and Suzi Entrata-Abrera | 00:31:43 | |
Power duos know the secret to making love last. So how exactly does marriage and parenting evolve when the years go by? Riki interviewed celebrity couple Paolo and Suzi Abrera about their secrets to being married, keeping the relationship fires alive, and raising 3 strong teenaged girls in these tricky modern times. _____ Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | 10: Take a Breather | 00:28:32 | |
Stressed? Stop what you're doing and take a deep breath. You probably feel better already, right? Breathwork encompasses various techniques that incorporate intentional use of the breath. Basically, you can learn to regulate the flow of breath to balance the body and mind. We asked former sportscaster turned certified breathwork and meditation coach and special needs mom and advocate, Tricia Chiongbian, to guide us through the importance of taking a proper breather - literally - especially when the going gets tough. Pro tip: light a candle while listening in. Check out @livewithlight.trish on Instagram for more exercises and tips from Tricia. --------- Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 | 31: Food For Thought with Fil Nacion | 00:36:31 | |
“How do I prepare baon that my kids are sure to love?” has been a question that’s been asked time and time again by parents, and with face-to-face classes potentially resuming in November, the need for answers is certainly necessary. Join Riki as she sits down with Fil Nacion of Lunch Boxer PH for a timely discussion on certain baon no-no’s, essential kitchen tools, and delicious strategies on how to make your kids eat their veggies. Listen as Riki recounts her recent trip to Italy and Fil recalls the lunchbox horror stories he’s experienced as a kid on this tasty episode of Mother of Fact! Join Fil and his community of lunchmates @lunchboxerph on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok! Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | 37: Spokening Dollar: Bakit Ang Hirap Mag-Tagalog? | 00:37:01 | |
As the years go by, it seems that our children are finding it more and more difficult to speak their mother tongue. But why? Bakit nga ba hirap ang kabataan ngayon mag-Tagalog, at ano ang magagawa natin upang matulungan sila? The president and co-founder of The Learning Library, Vanessa Bicomong, joins Riki on the podcast and gives out valuable advice on nurturing good learning habits that could help your children learn Tagalog, whether inside or outside the classroom. Check out The Learning Library here. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 09 Nov 2022 | 34: Get Your Game On! with Nicole Wuthrich-Dela Cruz | 00:28:03 | |
Fitness. It’s something we all know is good for us, but it’s also something that isn’t always easy to do. For some of us, life keeps getting in the way: busy mornings preparing the kids for school, 8-hour office days, and hectic traffic on the way home leave us feeling drained and tired. It begs the question: how in the world do I find the time (and energy) to work out!? You can find the answers in this episode of Mother of Fact, as Riki balances family and fitness with martial artist, climber, and longboarder Nicole Wuthrich-Dela Cruz! Follow Nicole on Instagram, and if you want to take your fitness game to next level, be sure to check out what she and Rio have in store at RUNRIO! Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 03 Feb 2022 | 8: The Grief That Keeps On Giving | 00:39:05 | |
"What is grief but love persevering?" Losing someone you love can change your world, and these feelings are completely normal. It's true that there’s no right or wrong way to mourn, but there are a few ways to help you cope better. Podmother Saab Magalona Bacarro (of the Wake Up with Jim and Saab podcast) sat down with Riki for a therapy session on motherhood, grieving for the loss of a loved one, and moving forward with grace. Grab your tissues! --------- Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | 16: The Birds, The Bees and All The Sex | 00:34:16 | |
As parents, it might be a little daunting for us to approach our children on the topic of sex. You may have questions like ‘Are they too young to know about this?’ or ‘What IS the appropriate age to start teaching your kid all about the birds and the bees?’. It’s a lot. Take a listen at Riki’s conversation with Carla Perlas, fellow mom and VP of Communications at The Parent Inc., who shared her tips and insights on how parents should talk about sex to their kids. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 15 Dec 2021 | 4: Permission to Stan with Slick Rick, Monica Tobias, and Mel Alcaraz | 00:49:39 | |
BTS has quickly become one of the biggest K-Pop groups of this generation and kids of all ages are saving up their money to buy albums and splurge on the best concert tickets available—but what do the parents think of this idol group and their undoubtedly huge influence on their kids? Catch Riki with guests Mel Lozano Alcaraz (of the Endslate podcast), Monica Francesca Tobias (of the Eves Drop Radio podcast), and Slick Rick (of the Boys Night Out podcast) share their experiences on how BTS is good for both parents and kids! Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 28 Jul 2022 | 27: The Mompreneur with Audrey Pastelero | 00:21:32 | |
Real heroes don’t wear capes, and Moms are the real superheroes! From waking up to prepare breakfast for the whole family, to cleaning the nooks and crannies of the house, to picking up the kids from school—name it and we’ll find a way to get it done. But the ultimate balancing act is managing not just a home, but also a career. Audrey Pastelero of Momzilla PH shared with us how much it takes to master this art of balancing motherly duties while pursing your passion and dreams. Follow Audrey on Instagram @audspastelero and check out Momzilla PH and enjoy all the amazing things you can get to make parenting manageable and fun! Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | 43: What The Sun Says To The Moon: Connecting With Our Inner Child | 00:32:35 | |
To have a connection with your child, you must first have a connection with yourself. That’s what author Trina Velilla-Milan emphasizes in her book What The Sun Says To The Moon, a narrative about having meaningful conversations with your kids and appreciating the world through a new, less-jaded lens. In this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki and Trina break down exactly how to achieve these things, from spending quality time with your children to re-discovering your inner child. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast, and is produced by Elijah de Guzman and edited by Paolo Halili. | |||
| 26 Aug 2022 | 30: Is It Time To Move Away? with Janice Villanueva of Mommy Mundo | 00:49:42 | |
Migrating comes with so many things to consider. Will my kids be okay with leaving their friends and starting a new school? How much money do we need to save up for flights and housing? Should I find a job first before applying? In this season finale, listen to Janice Villanueva as she talks about her adventures on uprooting her whole family to start from scratch half-way around the world. Not too mention, building the Mommy Mundo community at the same time! You can see how Janice and her family are doing abroad (and keep updated with all things Mommy Mundo) via her Instagram! Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | 12: Legal Advice with Atty. Erwin Zagala and Atty. Ramon Ramirez | 01:01:44 | |
What are your rights as a parent and mother? Why should we get a prenup? What benefits is my kasambahay legally entitled to? We enlisted the help of Attys. Erwin Zagala and Ramon Ramirez (of the The Legal Guide PH Podcast) burning questions that usually heat up any parenting group and more. Listen and be informed. Do you have more legal questions? Atty. Erwin Zagala and Atty. Ramon Ramirez help the law so that you can make better choices! Ask them anything at info.legalguide.ph/ask _____ Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 14 May 2023 | 41: Taking The Leap | 00:35:18 | |
From jumping career fields to the experiences of being a first-time mother, Riki and her longtime friend Nikki Veron Cruz-Castillo talk about it all in this brand new episode of Mother of Fact! Tune in to hear advice on how to take the leap across different industries, stories of how Nikki almost lost her first child, and pointers on how to prepare for motherhood (hint: nothing really ever prepares you!) Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | 3: Reel vs Real Mom Life with Kryz Uy | 00:32:57 | |
Social media might make parenting seem picture-perfect, but reality can be very different. The Insta-Mom Life usually paints a curated feed of baby bliss, house goals, and family perfection - but is it really as it seems? Riki sat down with podcaster, vlogger, and new mom Kryz Uy (1/2 of the Skypodcast) to talk about how she keeps it real as a wife and mom. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 30 Jun 2023 | 45: Quick Quips - Developmental Years | 00:04:55 | |
Experts say that the crucial developmental years are from years 1-6. But I think all years are developmental years. Listen to Riki share some insights on mothering three 6-and-unders, seeking out adventure and a little life update at the end. Enjoy this quick little solo episode of Mother of Fact. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast, and is produced by Elijah de Guzman and edited by Paolo Halili. | |||
| 01 Jun 2022 | 20: My Two Moms with Sandy Aloba and Ida Ramos | 00:43:37 | |
The saying “it takes a village to raise a child” might not work for all parents, but for moms, Sandy Aloba and Ida Ramos, it summed up their parenting experience to a tee! Riki had a fun chat with them about how they’re raising their young son with an honest and open environment that fully prepares him to face all kinds of trouble; from prejudice from so-called “friends” to tackling the unknown ventures of shaving! Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 25 May 2022 | 19: Are We There Yet? Tips on How to Travel with Kids with Guila Alvarez-Bautista | 00:36:07 | |
Travel can be an enlightening and eye-opening experience for children of all ages BUT traveling with children can also be overwhelming and drive many parents over the edge. To help parents with making traveling with kids a breeze, Riki sat down with actress, wife, and mom of four young children, Guila Alvarez-Bautista, to unpack some practical tips when it comes to hitting the road. Stress-free travel that creates a lifetime of memories - isn’t that the point of travel in the first place? To help you travel with ease, check out and follow @TheTravelClubPH and @TravelonPH on Instagram. You can also win awesome Travelon products just by answering the post that asks "How do you keep your hands free when your hands are full (when traveling with kids)?” Tag 3 friends and comment below, re-Post the TravelonIG photo on your IG stories, and make sure to tag @TravelonPH and use: #TravelonPH #MoreJourneysBetterStories. Unlimited entries so post stories as much as you can! Giveaway runs from May 27 to June 12, 2022 | |||
| 18 Nov 2021 | Mom Life Without the Filters | 00:01:08 | |
Join Riki Flores-Reyes for some real, imperfect, unfiltered parent talk on Mother of Fact. Hit that follow button and catch Mother of Fact on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you get your podcasts. | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | 33: "When I Grow Up..." with Aurora Suarez | 00:45:41 | |
“When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut!” “A painter!” “A K-Pop star!” How many of our kids actually pursue their childhood dreams as they grow older? On the flipside, how many of us parents pressure our children to pursue more “realistic and practical” careers once college applications near? Career coach Aurora Suarez joins Riki in this introspective episode of Mother of Fact as they talk about properly coaching our children through major life decisions and embracing the different seasons that life has for us. Follow Aurora on her Instagram, and check out her website here. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 07 May 2022 | 17: Mother's Day | 00:04:08 | |
Sunday is for our Mothers. Monday is for our Motherland. LET'S ALL EXERCISE OUR RIGHT TO VOTE. Inspired by Nikko Ramos' Open Letter Para Sa Undecided. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | 40: Just the Two of Us | 00:22:49 | |
Although the parent life calls for essentially no breaks, there are times when you wish you could go back to when it was just you and your partner. Back to when you were both young and in love, without having to keep up with the heavy responsibilities of today. This season finale of Mother of Fact is in honor of those times: join Riki and her husband Martin as they reminisce their recent solo trip to Italy and drop advice for couples on how to escape the routines of daily life — even for just a little bit. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 06 Jul 2022 | 24: How To Get Your Tidily Ever After with Mica Canto | 00:32:52 | |
At some point, every household has had the need to shift things around or throw them out in order to put some semblance of order in your space. A cluttered space reflects a cluttered mind, right? Riki spoke with Mica Canto of Tidily Ever After, the undisputed queen of empowering people to reclaim their spaces through organized living. May this episode inspire you to put your life and household in order and reduce the stress of the mess. Learn more about Mica and Tidily Ever After on Facebook and Instagram. For more inquiries, drop her an email at tidilyeverafter@gmail.com. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 18 May 2022 | 18: Moderating Mom Discussions with Trix Clasara | 00:23:08 | |
Facebook have a ton of online communities for moms to join. Moms can ask their questions to the group and a whole support system can help you with your problem, but what happens when moms start asking the tough questions? In this episode, Riki is joined with Trix Clasara, the Community Manager of Glam-o-Mamas, and asks her how does she moderate the discussions that could get a little heated. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | 44: The Orphan Crisis | 00:51:56 | |
Let’s talk about something that we don’t really talk about here in the Philippines: adoption. It’s a topic that seems almost taboo, yet something that we should definitely have a conversation about. Fortunately, Chrina from Generations Home and the ROHEI Foundation is here to clear up the air about adoption. In this episode of Mother of Fact, she shines some light on the process, the challenges that adoptive families face, and shares her own personal adoption story. For more information on today's topic, you may visit: https://roheifoundation.org/generations-home/ Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast, and is produced by Elijah de Guzman and edited by Xavier Siazon. | |||
| 12 Jan 2022 | 6: Omicrazy for You with Dr. Susan Mercado | 00:41:48 | |
“I hate this virus!" Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and with this Omicron surge, it seems that there's no end in sight. How to keep calm, keep sane, keep positive (in mind) and negative (in body)? Riki was fortunate to speak with Dr. Susan Mercado - medical doctor and public health expert with extensive experience at international, national, and local levels - about what this new virus means for us and our families. We're all in this together! You can follow Dr. Mercado via her Facebook pages: https://web.facebook.com/susan.p.mercado, https://web.facebook.com/doktorasusy Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | 32: Tax All, Folks! with Ginger Arboleda | 00:32:20 | |
They say that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. But what about death BY taxes? How do we deal with these crucial, but sometimes complicated staples of life? Moreover, how do we teach these concepts to our kids so that they’re better prepared for them when they grow up? In this episode of Mother of Fact, Riki sits down with Taxumo COO Ginger Arboleda as they attempt to make taxes less taxing, tackling the purpose of taxation, why it builds good business habits, and how we can teach our kids the importance of financial management. Follow Ginger on Instagram and Facebook, and take a look at what Taxumo is all about here. Follow Riki on Twitter and Instagram: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | 28: What To Expect When They Become Teens with Mikaela Lagdameo Martinez | 00:40:04 | |
Have you ever caught yourself wondering “What happened to my baby?!” when you see this growing, strong individual navigating the world on their own. Teens might be uncharted territory for some parents, but never fear! Here’s Mikaela Lagdameo Martinez, who has an expert hand to this new venture. From her own special experience, we can pick up the key tools that we need to have on our belt, such as patience and trust, and learn the importance of balancing being a friend and a parent. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||
| 01 Dec 2021 | 2: Unsolicited Advice with Bea Fabregas-Ramos | 00:41:40 | |
Advice is usually intended to be helpful especially when someone asks for some. But when it's unsolicited or uncalled for, is advice really necessary? Unsolicited advice can be annoying, intrusive, and even manipulative especially for moms. How do Bea and Riki wade through the waters of advice that's not wanted? Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 26 Jan 2022 | 7: The 'I' in Isolation | 00:10:30 | |
10 days of COVID isolation is ample time for anyone to reflect and ponder on existential mom and life-related realizations. Omicron hit so many of us these past few weeks, which made Riki wonder - how did everyone cope? Whether it's Wordle, your faith, or home appliances you can't live without, let's toast to us moms for putting on a brave face and keeping the fort together **Group hug** As promised, some Wordle links: Wordle - https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/ Wordle (6 letters) - https://www.theshortstory.in/wordle2 Saltong (Tagalog version) - https://saltong.carldegs.com/ --------- Mother of Fact is an ANIMA Podcast. Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com | |||
| 25 Mar 2022 | 14: Back to Basics - The Montessori Way with Nicky Mendoza | 00:25:05 | |
With society constantly evolving, the old school style of parenting may not be the best fit for every family that’s raising a child. That’s why Riki sat down with Nicky Mendoza, an old friend and Montessori teacher, who shared with us another style of parenting that’s a little bit outside of the box. You can even say it’s like an open shelf. Follow Nicky to learn more about the Montessori lifestyle: Instagram: @_hellomissnicky Website: https://www.montessorilifestyleinc.com/ --- Follow Riki on Twitter and IG: @rikiflo Got a question, comment, suggestion, or partnership in mind? Email us at factmother@gmail.com Mother of Fact is an ANIMA podcast. | |||