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KTalk is a show hosted by Shakira Sison and Khuda Sioson tackling a variety of topics including love, relationships, living abroad, wellness, current events, and more.

Languages: English, Tagalog, Taglish, Khudaisms

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Jul

Your whole world changes because you met someone special and you already have that feeling that you want to build a life with this person tapos biglang aalis siya, your world is not the same anymore, everything is out of place, at nawawalan ng value lahat ng natira sa iyo. You have to really…

Jul

In Episode 5 (Usapang LDR) I mentioned my article Fanning The Flames Of Your Long-Distance Love where I discussed some tips couples can use to keep their LDR alive: 1) Establish the ground rules Are you monogamous or is either partner allowed to date while you are apart? If you are dating others,…

Jul

Every time in the new country you go through difficult thing, you just want to say, “Uwi na lang ako. Ang hirap dito e. Sa Plipinas hindi ganito kahirap.” You always think, I’ll just go home. That was not an option for me so I had to stick it out. So it became a dream…

Jun

We at KTalk Podcast are thrilled to discover our international reach, with the geographic locations of our listeners spread out all over the world. While the majority of listeners are in the Philippines, United States, and Canada, we were excited to learn that we are also entertaining folks in Australia, Singapore, UAE, New Zealand, Hong…

Jun

It’s not that we didn’t want to get married, it’s just that it wasn’t available to us. So we lived our lives as if this was the permanent lifetime commitment we had with each other. So when it was legalized, yeah, you could say that it was only a formality because we already had…

Jun

I think about my attraction to butches and it’s not the fact that I’m attracted to the male form. What’s attractive about a butch lesbian is that as a woman they claim that power to redefine femininity. Parang, “Babae ako, pero magbibihis ako kung anong gusto ko. Kikilos ako kung anong gusto ko. And every…

Jun

“When are you going to start a podcast?” They asked. “Never.” I thought. I always thought sounded horrible and didn’t have enough personality, energy, or anything interesting to say to be in a podcast. So I completely dismissed the possibility. Until… SUBHEADING MY VERY SELFISH REASONS TO START A PODCAST To conquer my…

Jun

In Episode 2, I discussed the occurrence of possible primordial lesbian relationships in high school, particularly in all-girls high schools in the Philippines. These friendships were often intense, exclusive, and very emotional. There were many jealous rages, fights, and unmistakable affection between two adolescent girls. I was in a number of those friendships in…

Episode 17: Food For Thought = Thought For Food November 2, 2024
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.
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Episode 16: Toxic Filipino Traits October 18, 2024
"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 […]
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Episode 15: The Sex Episode (The First Move) October 4, 2024
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 […]
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Episode 14: Breaking Free From Social Media September 20, 2024
Our Gen X titas talk about how social media has impacted their lives, and what changes they've made to curtail their social media habits. Lia and Shakira discuss the troubling stats of social media use, addiction, and its impact on mental health, as well as the current generation's only experience of an interconnected world of […]
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Episode 13: Labor of Love September 7, 2024
Season 2 begins today! In commemoration of Labor Day in the US and Canada, Lia and Shakira talk about the jobs they've had through the years, the expectation of linear education and career paths, their respective nonlinear journeys, and helpful tips on getting a job, keeping a job, and the right attitude when it comes […]
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Episode 12: Cool Off Muna (Season Finale) July 5, 2024
As our season ender, our hosts thought it best to discuss the pros and cons of taking a breather in relationships. Lia and Shakira discuss the concept of "cool off" or taking a hiatus in friendships, jobs, and romantic relationships as they also wrap up Salt & Pepe Podcast's successful first chapter. We'll be back […]
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Episode 11: Updating Your Queerness: Current Terms for LGBTQIA+ People and Allies June 22, 2024
For the last Pride episode of Salt & Pepe Podcast, our hosts created a crash course on how to be an inclusive LGBTQIA+ advocate or ally, specifically directed at the older Pinay whose terms and principles may be stuck in the past. Lia and Kia discuss intersectionality, the colors of the queer rainbow, trans visibility […]
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Episode 10: Loving Our Queer Bodies June 7, 2024
For Pride Month, Lia and Shakira talk about their experiences as children and teenagers with developing bodies which might not have been a perfect fit for their personalities and budding sexual orientation. They also talk about gender dysphoria, the disadvantages of having a queer body in a straight society and health system, and how our […]
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Episode 9: The Ones We've Lost (An Episode on Grief) May 24, 2024
"Grief is a bill that has to be paid eventually," said Liz Gilbert."If you are grateful for life, you have to be grateful for all of it," said Stephen Colbert. Lia and Shakira take a deep and solemn dive into the people they've lost, hoping to impart some lessons and ideas when coping with grief.
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Episode 8: Our Other Mothers (Mother's Day Special) May 10, 2024
They say it takes a village to raise a child. In celebration of Mother's Day, Lia and Shakira recount not only their experiences with their own mothers, but the women in their lives who have mothered them as well. Join us in celebrating mothers of all shapes, relations, and circumstances. Happy Mother's Day!
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K Talk Podcast

Kaalaman. Kulitan. Kalokohan. Katomboyan.

QUOTES FROM EPISODE 5: Usapang LDR (LDR Stories)

LDR Tips From Episode 6

Quotes from Episode 4: Kuwentong Abroad (Our Stories as Filipinos Abroad)

We’re F*in’ Global!

Quotes From Episode 3: Our Married Lives

Quotes From Episode 2: Lesbian Dating

My Selfish Reasons For Starting A Podcast

The High School “Best Friend” Concept

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