Salt and Pepê Podcast

As they end their second season, Lia and Shakira talk about their experiences with goodbyes. How have they been left by previous partners? How have they ended things in return? Most of all, how do they feel about closure, the concept of forever, and the transient nature of love? Our hosts send you off with valuable insights as they take a break between seasons.

Salt & Pepe Podcast celebrates its first anniversary with the same question. Our hosts revisit the complexities of love with a conversation about forgiveness, repair and rebuilding. Don't miss this Valentine's Day episode!

The feeling of belonging is considered a basic human need. Join our hosts as they navigate friendships in middle age, the lessons they've learned in managing their social circles, and how sometimes it's better to miss out than to fit in.

Happy New Year! The new year is all about new beginnings and making changes, and Lia and Shakira are here to share their experiences with changes, both planned and unexpected. What is the secret to keeping a steady ship in times of rough seas? Our hosts begin 2025 by sharing some tips.

Starting off with a listener-requested skin care reveal, and then moving on to the holiday season, Lia and Shakira discuss the difficulties of being queer or LQBTQIA+ during the time of family gatherings and reunions. They talk about how to respond to rude or inappropriate comments, and how being secure in oneself is key in facing awkward situations during this time of the year. Happy Holidays!

Hello, love, again! Our hosts share their thoughts on this latest hit movie before proceeding with their Thanksgiving conversation. After discussing the true origins of the Thanksgiving holiday, Lia and Shakira talk about the benefits of practicing gratitude, using gratefulness exercises, and how to avoid toxic gratitude. Your friendly neighborhood titas share their life experiences and how their journeys have made them thankful not only for their blessings, but for their challenges as well.

November is Self-promotion Month, and in this episode Lia and Shakira examine why Filipinos and Asians view self-confidence as a negative. They share their own experiences and the hurdles they've faced, the role of colonization in our self-depreciation, common attitudes against self-promotion, and how to battle our harshest critic (ourselves).

For National Nutrition Month, Lia and Shakira share their wellness journeys by talking about our relationship with food, poor eating habits, and how to approach food both as a source of pleasure as well as a source of fuel.

"Tumataba ka! (You're getting fat!)" seems to be the default greeting these days. Lia and Shakira go through the toxic traits they've encountered both in the Philippines as well as in their interactions as immigrants abroad. Where do these toxic traits come from and how do we address them? Let's learn how to be better Filipinos this Filipino-American Heritage Month.

As promised, our first deep dive into a much-awaited topic. Lia and Shakira tell stories from their dating days, giggling like schoolgirls at times, and taking a seriously sexy tone in others. This conversation focuses on how to tell if the moment is right, or how to know when it's safe to make the first move. Don't miss this exciting and educational episode!