Sikolohiya at Diwa

Please take these thoughts lightly. Use them as a point for reflection on what “God” means to you.

Here I ramble about nature and spirit, the material and supernatural.

In this episode, I ramble about my belief on psychospiritual matters, trying to define what “occult psychology” truly means.

This episode is a particularly special one, because it is perhaps my earliest attempt to give a full discussion on the concept of Kapwa. I recorded this lecture back when I was just starting on Sikodiwa. It was initially released on January 6, 2023. I’m sharing it with you now as an interesting reflection on how far my own way of thinking has reached. I would also recommend listening to a more recent lecture to see the difference in my approach to talking about these important matters.  👉Subscribe to my Patreon: patreon.com/skdw👉Preorder my upcoming book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790232/sikodiwa-by-carl-lorenz-cervantes-rpsy/

This episode is one of the first public talks I gave on the political and socioeconomic factors influencing individual mental health. This is a Tagalog-language lecture that was given on February 9, 2024, at NO Community-Run Space at 45 Matimtiman Street, Quezon City. This was for Cindy Aquino's exhibit entitled "At the End of the Day." I’d like to acknowledge Khalil Verzosa and NO Community-run Space for providing this recording.👉Subscribe to my Patreon: patreon.com/skdw👉Preorder my upcoming book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790232/sikodiwa-by-carl-lorenz-cervantes-rpsy/

In this episode, I enter into the difficult topics of religious trauma, folk spirituality, and indigenized faith. I am joined by Bernz Caasi, a former anti-Catholic who now advocates for open dialogue as an approach to healing spiritual divides. I want to make it clear that I am not a pastor. Bernz is also not a Catholic priest. We approach this discussion with openness and respect for each other’s differences. This was first released as a three-part series, in March 2024. 👉Learn more about Bernz's work: unboxingcatholicism.com👉Subscribe to my Patreon: patreon.com/skdw👉Preorder my upcoming book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790232/sikodiwa-by-carl-lorenz-cervantes-rpsy/

In this episode, I discuss the timeless and related themes of cultural and environmental diversity. This is a conversation with nature storyteller Celine Murillo, recorded on January 29, 2025. A full transcript, translated into English and edited for better clarity has been uploaded on my Patreon. What you are about to hear is the full, unedited conversation.👉 Follow Celine's work: https://www.youtube.com/@CelineAndDennisMurillo👉 Subscribe to my Patreon: patreon.com/skdw👉 Preorder my upcoming book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790232/sikodiwa-by-carl-lorenz-cervantes-rpsy/

This episode is an excerpt of a longer workshop I did for KERI, a group dedicated to the wellbeing of social justice advocates. In this discussion, I offer some frameworks based on concepts within Philippine folk psychology, that can help us see how individual, personal experience is rooted in the shared experience of many. This is from March 18, 2024.👉 Learn more about KERI: https://www.facebook.com/KeriMentalHealth/👉 Subscribe to my Patreon: patreon.com/skdw👉 Preorder my upcoming book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790232/sikodiwa-by-carl-lorenz-cervantes-rpsy/

I talk with Jai Espiritu on cultural connectedness and modern individualism.

I talk with Jai Espiritu about how we recognize the Filipino in other people.

A conversation with Jai Espiritu on the diversity of the Filipino identity.

We will look at the context of an individual like fruits coming from a tree.

Paguusapan po ang konteksto natin bilang tao sa mundo, katulad na lamang ng prutas mula sa puno.

The motivations and methods of spiritual practices, particularly of New Age beliefs.

Based on the writings of the exorcist Fr. Syquia, we talk about psychic and demonic powers.

The occult in the history of psychology, as well as grounded perspectives on the possibility of paranormal phenomena.

In this episode, I talk about how the system of modern society, which focuses on production and consumption, tends to push us into self-isolation. We will look at the antidote to separation, which is a return to community and belongingness. Follow @sikodiwa on Instagram.

What is the “soul” in Filipino belief? Where is it located? In this episode we will look at various folk beliefs about the Filipino spirit world. Follow @sikodiwa on Instagram.

In this episode, I talk about how each one of us is part of nature and kapwa. Wellness is dependent on the quality and depth of the relationships we have. Follow @sikodiwa on Instagram.

Self-actualization in the Filipino. Inspired by Father Bu and Virgilio Enriquez.