Ep5: Building Self Confidence & Breaking Free of Insecurities | 2 Steps Back 'The Podcast'

[@marivicgabrielakatsuka8922]

Our mind is like a garden. Our thoughts are the seeds . We can grow flowers or we can grow weeds.

[@dandelion1282]

What weed? Marijuana? That's good

[@zowyneni]

+1 po sa weed 👌

[@Tara-jn6vt]

Well said. The analogy of our mind to being a garden is the law of karma as taught by Buddha. Our mind is like a field or a garden. With every action, be it mental, verbal or physical, we are planting "seeds" or potentialities within the field of our mind. These potentialities one day will ripen into its appropriate fruit - meaning, engaging in positive actions (mental, physical or verbal) will result to experiences of happiness in our future lives, while engaging in negative actions will give rise to experiences of suffering. In short, you reap what you sow. This is the law of karma which is as certain and absolute as the law of gravity. It is the truth, whether you like it or not. Hence, we need to control all of our actions of body, speech and mind. And therefore, the practice of correct meditation is essential.

[@vielparale4398]

love this

[@juliencruz4158]

This is by far, one of your realest and strikingly moving episodes from your series. Thank you both for opening your most sincere selves to the public and for delivering such a fearless message for everyone to learn from. More of this please!

[@simplehauls966]

It’s like listening to two big sisters that I never had. Thank you for this. You ignited courage in my heart and the vibe is just overall so light and positive.🥰

[@PurpleYum16]

Very empowering 💜 I highly recommend Catriona Gray's vlog/podcast with Nicole Cordoves to the younger generation and anyone seeking inspiring content. Both are incredibly articulate and have a rich vocab, sharing extensive experiences that resonate with listeners/viewers. Their discussions are not only relevant and thoughtful but also empowering, relatable, and grounded in reality.

[@iangayle1129]

First I must say that confidence is a feeling or belief that one can have faith in one self or rely on someone or something. It is a deep sense of trust knowing something will be okay.

[@niaonofre6347]

As an extremely insecure 28 year old na panganay. I really appreciate that there is a podcast like these ones you ladies put out. I never had a guide to navigate adulting as a girl growing up, but Im glad I found this nooow. Thank you for being so generous!! ❤

[@gabbyalejandro]

Juskoo! Bat ganyan si Cat sobrang galing! Parang lumunok ng ChatGPT plus nung bata pa siya 😂

[@matricamaecentino7757]

love Nicole's vulnerability and balanced by the subtle personality of Cat ❤❤❤

[@jabi2789]

I teared up when Cat shared about her experience with her body being criticized kase I'm literally going through the exact same and am also on the journey of loving myself and affirming myself that I don't need to fit the society's version of sexy or beautiful. Thank you so much for this episode. Hearing this from you--my fav Ms. Universe--gave me a lot of validation.

[@camelealullmiranda6931]

Sending hugs to both of you, Catriona and Nicole. This is heartwarming, especially as a local beauty queen. God bless this podcast for sharing real conversations and the genuine sincerity in sharing your stories and wisdom with us. Thank you for paving the way.

[@joelcortez681]

For me, comptence build confidence not anyone or anybodys praises. You have develop skills thst will reaply allow you to do your best because you know better.

[@jenme2390]

I also anchor myself on being intelligent, Nicole!☺One of my favorite things about myself.

[@rigorkerr2990]

Hello Nicole and Cat! I met you both in 2018 during Nicole’s personality development workshop. If you may, I want you to discuss what were your fears before turning 30 and what were your realizations after turning 30? ❤❤❤

[@twincessdiaries8283]

Yes thats a good Topic

[@shainahgalutan8216]

"mah new fave episode!!" -me on every episode lol🤭

[@JCDeGuia]

SAME!HAHA

[@carlossantostv]

Epiphany moment watching this video. Thanks Cat and Nicole! You girls are so brilliant and beautiful! ❤❤

[@micahdeleon7820]

This is so nice. I feel like I have virtual ate thru Cat and Nicole. Cheering me on to take that next step. To be bold and confident ❤ 😊 so much love for you too. Keep going. Thank you for reminding that there is freedom in acknowledging our insecurities and that it is liberating as well. Cheers!!

[@aungoosak802]

Really glad that you made this episode during what you have faced in London as I was worried about you...Queen.... By the way, could you please make the future episodes with more English as I really want to deeply understand about some specific topic but when you and Nicole speak in Tagalog, I would lost sometimes😭😭😭 Love you Queen...😍😍

[@frankietatad1885]

I'm interested to hear your thoughts about the following topics (1) Adulthood - How can you tell that you have reached the peak of your career (2) Contentment - Is their such thing as financial freedom before senior years/retirement? (3) What keeps you motivated when the world is evolving so fast? (4) How to keep relevant in the world - doing podcast must be one. (4) Dealing Pinoy toxic culture (too broad but this may include the traditional/laid back beliefs of your parents or society itself).

[@PG-ys7zu]

i love all the episodes but this is the best so far!!!!! MADE ME CRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@annamariea8038]

This is so rich conversation. I loved watching & listening to your stories, Cat & Nicole. You are both so pretty, brilliant, real and very uplifting. Plus, grabe tawa ko sa mga punch line nyo like yung mga reactions at tawa nyong dalawa. Grabe! Huhuhaha love you both nakakawala ng lungkot watching you girls😍🥹💗🫶

[@pichielim]

I felt as is this was God speaking through you guys here. Tysm ❤

[@geraldquanico3250]

Now, I am really interested to know your journeys in making your best circles. Another exemplary podcast!

[@PG-ys7zu]

AGREE losing and gaining friends and having friends for life

[@justrandomkat]

I really sacrificed my sleep to watch this episode 'coz you got me on the first 5 minutes. Both of you are so beautiful inside and out. Nakakainspire kayo. I like how you just speak your minds with confidence. God bless you both. ❤

[@christianalfonso3395]

Ang o.a ko kasi I got worried bakit walang episode last Saturday! It's my habit na every saturday to listen to the both of you! Love u Nicole and my Queen Cat!! Thank u for sharing ❤❤❤

[@iambear8390]

Ang cute nyo! Every episode is so fun and I get to learn a lot! I've got a bunch of new words and phrases too! You guys are awesome Queens!🤍

[@shantilaikatrazo7898]

I love how eloquently and articulately you both express yourselves. I’ve learned so much from your conversation. Truly, ‘beauty from within exuding out.’ 🫶🏻

[@sheanneguna8017]

Please make more of these! 🥹🙏🙏 I love your podcast. This is my favorite one🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️

[@jeon-aimie]

21:30 this part really hits me. We should allow ourselves to feel pretty, wag natin ipagkait yun sa sarili natin.

[@NicoleCordoves]

We are worthy 🫶🏼

[@ralphdavidlao2114]

I love watching both of you tackling wholesome topics. Excuse me muna Queen Cat, but hi to Nicole. I love your squirtle socks. I want one! 😁😁

[@chesukesu]

This made my day,Love you both queens! 👑💖

[@susan_1993]

sobrang dami kong tawa kay Nicole hahaha napaka totoo nya. You're a great tandem. More pls lagi ko kayo inaabangan ni Cat😊

[@beerms45]

Damn, this is the content from beauty queens that we need. I somehow relate to Nicole's story (except maganda talaga sya kahit feeling nya acquired taste sya hahahaha)--I am always told na at least matalino ka or people can't have it all so okay lang yan. I am like ano masama sa gusto ko din maging maganda on top of being matalino hahaha but seriously, growing up with flaws--acne scars, darker underarms, chestne/bacne--really shrunk my person. I feel like I could have been more if I was not as affected as I was (still am) by people's perception about my physical appearance pero I just remind myself na lang na I am beautiful in my own way and that my body is my vessel of life. Naka-jackpot din sa partner na super affirmative when my self-criticizing self emerges its head. LOL. I love this episode SM, Cat and Nicole!! 🥺 PS: YOU are beautiful. Feel free to go back to this comment multiple times if you need some reminding. 🌻

[@johnpauldelima9922]

Of all the episodes, this one is my favorite! ❤

[@yourvirtualcollab]

Just watched your episode and you guys are great! Love your vibes :) Thanks for this episode :) You are inspiring 🤩

[@nancysumaoangplan2819]

Ang sarap kausap mga ganitong tao, nagpapakatotoo. Beauty queens na cool na cool ❤️❤️👏👏

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

THAT WAY OF "I LOVE THE WAY YOU ARE?."

[@michaelmendoza4825]

Wonderful conversation indeed, God bless you 2. ❤

[@MarcusAntoniusPotter]

You’re our favorite queens’ favorite kweens!!! Super worth waiting for this episode!!!!🎉❤

[@AwjayTV]

one of my fave podcast hhaha enjoy na makinig full of lessons pa

[@JoyKBCallado]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom ❤❤❤

[@purplechef1102]

Grabeeee! So many lessons talaga. ❤ Lagi ako excited sa new episodes. iloveyou Queen Cat and Ms. Nicole! 🥰

[@yo_andersen608]

I really love listening to them

[@pnutbutterjan]

AHHHH so excited for this!

[@korinazapanta8455]

ill add you to my new favorites

[@matricamaecentino7757]

hahaha my Nicole said " CHIKI TALAGA kayo!! ahahaha labet

[@NicoleCordoves]

Hi mamuahhhh!! 😂🙈🙈

[@xaiii26]

ang comforting ng episode na to huhu pls imgonnacrystawppp

[@roycabalce7733]

Yes this is Roy, one of your subscribers. I find your videos entertaining and at the same time empowering. I can see how profound you are in your insights about life in general. So, I'd like to ask a question, something that was not yet asked in pageants. I'd like to know what do you think about religiosity vs. spirituality. Do you think they are the sane or different? what is your definition about religiosity and spirituality ? You nay site sine examples to elaborate, Thanks in advance for answering the question.

[@ellengamboa3180]

True si Queen Nicole palagi ko sinasabi sa kanya mas maganda sya pag walang make-up . Beautiful inside and out. Yun Pikunin talaga hahaha

[@cdp1253]

This is a fun and helpful video, thanks for sharing! ❤

[@galerights8983]

Hi Ate Cath and Nicole! Papano pala if extemporaneous speaking yung pinaghahandaan? How do we practice for that?

[@ivanmagnusmartinez78]

Thank you for this ✨

[@ellengamboa3180]

I miss the live chat ...I miss you Queens. Beautiful episode

[@jamesaaronmanarang]

Excited here!!❤️🇵🇭

[@osiewatches]

I would love to hear your financial tips or anything related to finances as kuripot queens hahaha

[@gwynethannemina]

Relate so much in this episode! ❤

[@seanrafio6912]

Nicole and her Squirtle socks 💙💙💙

[@robertomonicoignacio]

It reminds me of your fan's question in the Build Series interview back on Januaty 9, 2019.

[@yiselyerorodriguez5433]

Oh my god yes, a little more delulu one day at a time!

[@jamellesantos9419]

❤❤❤This is a very inspiring episode.

[@lykagrecia3046]

Thank you for this 🥹🫂 Badly needed this reminder.. going through this struggles.. 🫶🏻🙈 Perfect timing just pop out from YT algorithm. -Love from Sorsogon ❤

[@princenico6434]

Been waiting for this ❤❤

[@mattymoncayo]

Love you two!

[@lakwatsera17]

Fave duo ❤❤❤

[@sheenablossom4740]

hahah I agree!!!!

[@ishitagairola9217]

Hey, love watching your podcasts!! But it gets a bit tough when u don't speak in English, can you please provide subtitles for those parts if possible?? Love you!

[@chrysant5868]

fruitful podcast! would gladly support the merch idea!

[@curiouszity]

Ako din po, ung teeth ko, kaya nagpabraces ako. Pero tinawag dn ako horse teeth nung nag OJT ako. And I remember 1st year high school ako nung nalaman ko na may two types of nose pla, pango at matangos at sinabhan ako ng friend ko na ang cute mo sna kaso ang pango mo. Haha shocks nawala ako nun sa present time nung kausap ako and naconscious ako.

[@kayeco4005]

Gusto ko yung acquired beauty!

[@micsstory5808]

may bago nnmn akong inaabangan.. hehe

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

MY ALLAIANCE

[@denlester7797]

my comfort

[@karlynminoso5819]

Nahahawa ako sa tawa si Cat Pero naiiyak ako sa kwento 😂😅

[@silvermisst]

❤❤❤❤

[@Khadija-k2d4d]

I like that catriona clothes

[@miamarielbugay8912]

❤️

[@logbi1616]

Living the dream nicole lol

[@12stem2e-boocmarlon6]

❤️❤️❤️

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

MAHALIN MO KO DAHIL MAHAL MO TALAGA AKO

[@Portbocanegra]

😮😮😮

[@JCVillanueva23]

Catriona ❤❤❤

[@texwinter7330]

Cat, will ur wedding with Sam happen?

[@Ms_KathYT]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ cat

[@sheiskyle6539]

aiyeee.... ❤❤❤

[@jhayzarate1770]

Iloveit❤

[@korinazapanta8455]

umami hahahaha

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

SANA LAGI NIYO KO IINTINDIHIN KASI KULANG AKO SA ARUGA

[@mamagotthis.6587]

Suggestion: do an episode speaking in Tagalog 😀

[@johnlennongarcia8617]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Watanabefamily-lj3my]

Are u in pinas?

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

PAANO MAGING ASAWA ?

[@arekopo]

✨🤸⭐⭐⭐

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

PAANO BA AKO MAGING MISTER ?

[@claudiokabanata3325]

35:37 Si Ate Chonas ata yan trainer na yan😅

[@sulkenngacal5483]

lodi cat ccf church ko nagagandahan ako sa topic nyo kahit lalaki ako ahahaha

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

AKO LANG TO OH

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

KAYO KAYO LANG NAMAN MAGTUTULUNGAN HABAMBUHAY EE

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

PANO KAYO MAGUSTUHAN ?

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

HINILING KO KAYO KASO AYAW NG MGA ASAWA KO 5 PERO NOW WANTS NA NILA KASI NAKITA NILA ANG KINALABASAN KASI NGA BABAERO AKO

[@edcellezabala8963]

I love your content po

[@RicLlaveGeralde]

MASAYA BA KAYO SA PILING KO ?