She Talks Conversations: with Iza Calzado and Sarah Meier

Today, on Mental Health Awareness Day, we hold space for Iza Calzado who courageously opens up for the first time about losing her mother to depression, and the years of mental health struggles that preceded it.
It is our hope that Iza’s process of acceptance and healing can be empowering for anyone who can relate to her experience.
This is our first featured story for She Talks Conversations.
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[@talahjed19]

This deserved more than 55K views. I bawled while watching this. And what a great interviewer, Sarah! Most of the time it was Iza telling her story. Walang interjection like Abunda. Grabeh. Iza, I am in awe.

[@shengnavarro571]

You'll know your already healed from hurt when you can tell your story to the world. Godbless you Iza, may your story be an eye opener to someone whose also encountering the same struggle.

[@Yappytrip]

sheng navarro 👍

[@anajasminbalazo3633]

ang ganda ganda nung sinabi ni Sarah sa huli kay Iza. Such a huge boost!!!😭🥰

[@JessicaAllps]

Totoo! And now she is a mother 🥹 And we can see how she loves her baby Deia Amihan ❤

[@lobertevangelista730]

That’s the reason why I wouldn’t end my life. For us, when our life ended, tapos na. Naka rest na kami. But the guilt you will left to your entire family is different. If you are reading this, please, seek professional help and have faith na kaya mo. ❤️ Your emotions are valid.

[@menchienitura]

Salamat

[@misss.7863]

This isn't just about mental health. It's also about surviving the suicide of a loved one. Thank you, She Talks Asia, Sarah Meier, and Iza Calzado. Carry on.

[@alessandradmnq6258]

What a tower of strength, admirable not just as a premier actress but how she powered through her personal struggles to be who she is now. Now I understand why there's this certain kind of depth to the beauty that she exudes.

[@msjr1091]

just realized how a brave woman Iza is... i mean she may went through a lot, bumps in life an all but she managed to be the best version of herself and now living a wonderful life... For sure Iza's mom is so proud of her. this story is so inspiring it was painful yes but it is a story of triumph maybe not for iza's mom but Iza opening her mom's story will somehow help others who have this kind of situation.

[@mommyrogvlog3546]

I cried while watching this show. It's true that it is very important to have a partner who will understand your past, accept you, guide you and support you all the way. I love Iza Calzado more and Sarah Meir for this all-out interview.

[@michaeldoronio3043]

This could be a movie. ‘The Interview’. Hoping to have this kind of concept for a movie.

[@aiahosano1544]

Thank you, Iza! I cried a lot. I have a mental health condition but you gave me a lot of hope.

[@arlenemaymacapanpanbalagot6024]

Naiyak ako at kinilabutan.Ramdam ko ang sa mata ni Iza ang masakit n pinagdaanan sa buhay pero ramdam ko rin sa mata niya ang pag-asa n huwag patali sa masakit na nakaraan. The truth will set you free. Ramdam ko sa kanya ang paglaya niya sa nakatagong lihim. This inspires me to be a better person. To be honest and do what is right and good.

[@joenayac100]

Just want to share my story... Asa point ako ng life ko kung saan may pinagdadaanan ako na mabigat, ito ung lowest point of my life. Umabot sa point na mag attempt na ako mag suicide, ung point na gusto ko na tumalon, mag take ng meds para matapos na lahat ng pinagdadaanan ko. But, i love my family especially my mom. Pumunta ako sa church crying kse d ko na alam gagawin ko. Kinausap ko si Lord na kung d na kakayanin kunin nyo nalang po ako. As of now hindi padin nasosolve yung pinagdadaanan ko pero i know sa help ng family and ni Lord I know malalampasan ko din to. I know may bright future ahead, alam ko Lord na sa help mo malalagpasan ko tong pinagdadaanan ko. Pasencya na po kayo gusto ko lang mailabas ung nararamdaman ko. And isa lang pinapangako ko hindi ko kukunin sariling buhay ko kse ayaw ko pagdaanan ng pamilya ko ung pinagdaanan ni Ms. Calzado. Alam ko hindi lang ako nagbalak na tapusin na ang sariling buhay, pero na realize ko na hindi matatapos ang problema sa ganong paraan mas lalo lang bibigat ang problema, hindi man sa iyo pero sa mga maiiwan natin na nagmamahal sa atin. Kaya kung ano man ang pinagdadaanan nyo kausapin nyo lang pamilya nyo magalit man sila sa una pero kasama natin sila sa laban na hahatapin natin. And wag tayo makakalimot na may dios, hinding hindi nya tayo papabayaan, ginigising lang nya tayo o tinatapik HINDING HINDI NYA TAYO PAPABAYAAN. Please pray for me and sa mga taong nakakaranas ng depression na malagpasan namin kung ano mang dagok ang dumating sa buhay namin. IN JESUS NAME WE PRAY.. amen and amen

[@travelanes]

Joe Nayac GodBless!

[@hannahpatriciaalcancia8558]

God is always with you po. Keep fighting and praying. 😊😊😊

[@nartleb8s]

Wow this interview made me cry...i really felt her pain and guilt..she is one heck of a woman :)

[@jumerudesu1589]

🥺😔 depression is a serious topic for me. The way iza talks i'd imagine on what she's been through , pls dont judge on her mother. Ang galing mag handle ng private life ni ms. Iza ❤️ hugs to you. Grabe ang healing process nyan alam ko di madali😔😢

[@maritony411]

Such a brave woman..you are FREE now from the darkest part of your life...

[@menchienitura]

Thank you so much Iza

[@katrinalasala3061]

This is such a beautiful conversation. I really appreciate this story of Iza. Sarah in the end really said the best words. Kudos to this video! 🙏💗

[@ajb.mercado6045]

I felt the darkness the pain amd anguish esp when you said you were lost after your mom died you dint know wgere to go. I felt the same when i lost my mom at 22. And i felt wmpowered wheb you said you wanted to be the improved version of your parents thank you for speaking up Iza

[@lynlynbernales4850]

Thanks for sharing your Moms story Ms. Iza. It takes courage to talked about what happened to your Mom and what she had been through. We learned a lot from your story. Thanks for opening our eyes that this topic is happening now a days but we are not open to talked nd asked help about it. I admire you more. We love you. Thanks for being a blessing!!!

[@einnamichdupale3175]

I can feel the pain inside her. Keep going iza.

[@annabusa3418]

I can relate with you iza..my father suffers the same sickness..it was really hard..the only diference is my dad died due to heart attack..but his life was hard and i admire him so much..and all i pray is sana no more pain and emotional suffering for him..he deserve all the happiness and peace the heaven could give..

[@elizaaccad]

Thank you for sharing your story! I am very amaze that despite of everything you witness in your childhood, your struggles and maybe trauma, you still have the love for your parents, you never hate them. I always hear everytime you share your mom's episode you say: "but I understand her". Sharing this story and claiming it is a big thing. Thank you!

[@holidaycelebration9993]

Thank you Isa and Sarah. Such a blessing this to be heard.

[@msnightingale2046]

Be strong, Iza. You're blessed and let your pure heart lead you to that path you wish you to trudge. Prayers for you and your family.

[@Sarang2700]

This is so inspiring to people who witness love one with mental illness. It is a process of healing to people who went through it and your story would be inspiration to them. Your such a strong person to finally talking about it. Thank you for your story.

[@mechai3d151]

Watched this video after watching today her MMK episode, and days ago she gave birth to her wonderful child and now a mother..... Too much take always for this video, God Bless Ms. Izzadora...

[@kathleen9756]

Thank you so much Iza for sharing your story. This has touched my heart and opened up my mind in a lot of ways. We admire your bravery.

[@gayleg.3750]

Sarah, this is the best interview I've ever watched. Iza, keep the faith

[@JenofalltradesLA]

Iza, stay strong and all the best! ❤️🙏🏻

[@sistershy8223]

I admired you Ms. Iza! You're such a brave woman and a good person. Praying for you always🙏🙏🙏

[@ptrxaanne9953]

I'm so happy seeing you, Iza, where you're at now.

[@MelayBorben]

I cried buckets at the vulnerability and the lesson of hope. Thank you Iza for sharing your journey. Thank you Sarah for the beautiful words. Thank you both!

[@humankath3416]

Oh man, this is overwhelming and so inspiring..my heart is full.

[@darklegacy2001]

i admire iza calzado ever since..she is indeed a strong woman.. God bless you and your husband😊

[@belleeve1]

WOW!! JUST WOW!! VERY HELPFUL, EDUCATIONAL, ENCOURAGING AND INSPIRING!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! GOD BLESS US ALL. 🙏

[@aliehsgeeagev9906]

@iza calzado much love ❤️ thank you for bravely sharing your story.

[@rosiejoie]

Wow, what a powerful conversation. I've always loved Iza Calzado's spirit and work and what she stands for and projects herself. Because behind that is a resilient and strong woman. Privileged to hear your story Iza. Themes of shame and guilt, as well as mental health needs to be discussed and normalized in our Filipino culture and society. Well done She Talks Asia.

[@joshuatungul4154]

Whew, this is one raw interview. Admirable.

[@ryanmiana9657]

Thanks for sharing your story. We have our own struggles but the take away is there's always hope and no matter what there's a God who's in control of everything. Sometimes we don't let Him do his thing because we always want to be in control. Everyday we should surrender everything to Him, for Him is enough for us already

[@user-fp4sj8co5y]

Miss Iza, this story will definitely inspire many people who are going through the same thing. And truly you are going to be the best mom Deia could ask for.

[@joisanbordon3226]

I love you Ms. Iza..stay strong! May God bless you more..❤

[@royglim]

Thanks, Iza for sharing your story!! Just made me admire you more!! You offered so much to your story. Thanks for giving hope!!

[@lilybyugan6797]

Shes a strong woman! 🙌🏻

[@alvinjefflorana6165]

This is so powerful Ms. Iza. Thank you!

[@jero.mikasa]

I adore Ms. Iza sm... i love her sm..

[@clariceconcepcion1476]

Proud of you Ate Iza ☺️ Love you 😘 I will always be here to support you 😊

[@ynaalmontero8113]

I'm thanking for this video and I'm praying for every healing in us.

[@marivic8842]

What a wonderful story Iza.. You are such a strong and empowered woman.. I admired how you overcome all the journey you went thru.. God bless you.. I cannot wait to see you as mom in the very near future..

[@johnpaulalmonte9733]

I'm here after watching ToniTalks. 🥹 Iza is truly a brave woman. 🤍

[@arianmendoza8141]

I have couple of friends same situations,it is very important to deal with it but with LOTS of prayers God listens God is good. God Bless You Iza and thanks for sharing your story

[@klasik_wanderer2089]

watched the full video so inspiring and leaened so much. Wow now she's going to be a mother 😍 powerful words .

[@PG-ys7zu]

grabeh naman to si iza. what an admirable woman. grabeh so inspiring

[@charlenemosqueda2624]

💖 Thank you for sharing your story, your vulnerability. I hope that a lot of people found inspiration in your growth and your healing, just like I have. May God continue to use you as an instrument to others. May God continue to mould you each day. May God bless you always. 💖

[@iriscd5544]

Thank you for sharing this story. My mom recovered from her mental illness. Thank god she overcome it...

[@maantubles6340]

What an inspiring story. Thank you Iza for sharing.

[@caribonaraaa5697]

And then we have Deia now, a God's greatest gift to Iza.❤

[@desyrecastillo9282]

Salamat po Miss Iza. Ang galing2x nyo po. God bless po.

[@kahtzzkie_2623]

Wow I cried a lot. She experienced a lot than mine. But it mirrored my own. Thank you. Thank you so much for telling our story to the world. 💗💓💞

[@maryelouisemallari2722]

I'm proud of you Iza. ❤

[@docpepz1660]

❤️❤️❤️ All the love Iza. Thank you for sharing your story. You are heard. You inspire us.

[@johnpazcoguin7723]

It's nice I shared my birthday with this brave woman. Talking about this means a lot considering depression, mental issues and suicide is still a taboo in our Filipino society. People talked much about it but the true authentic appreciation and understanding about this is not yet given to these issues. Hopefully everyone understands that these mentioned issues will be dealt properly. It's not through celebration that these are cool or nice, but at least they exist and when help is needed please extend a hand. And as for Ms. Iza Calzado, thank you for the courage to tell that these things exist and it is essential to understand everything about it. Before it's too late.

[@jaqkiemanalo3701]

God Bless you more and more Iza!

[@marcael]

Thank you for sharing your story, Ms. Iza. ❤️

[@bananacreamchip]

This is so deep....

[@annabusa3418]

"Sleep now..rest because i know you are tired"...then guilt comes in... Damn..thats exactly how i feel when i lost my dad😭

[@annaliehinkle980]

Thank you 🙏 so much IZa to your story now you’re gonna help a Lot of People sufferings of Mental Illness 🙏🙏🙏God bless us always 🙏🙏🙏😘😘😘

[@holidaycelebration9993]

Thank you Isa.

[@nococoonwriter]

Amazing, Iza! You are so inspiring! 💕

[@remjhel2676]

Thank you. Simply thank you for this video, for this talk, for this topic. Thank you

[@pearlysiel]

😭😭 Thank you for sharing Iza.

[@lq4923]

😢😣😔 I'm so sorry.. This is so heartbreaking 💔

[@katrinalopez1013]

Godbless you Iza..

[@cassyclim8]

Iza is just a strong person

[@Yappytrip]

Hi She Talks Asia. Just want to congratulate you for sharing a good story about mental health awareness. I’m a psych nurse in las vegas and I’m a mental health advocate. Good luck to your channel and I hope your reach will grow far. 817th subscriber here. P.s. hope you’ll post more videos about mental health topic or stories.

[@blainejules1822]

Wow.

[@raqs2852]

Thanks for sharing your story Iza. 😭

[@mikepogi9675]

I didn’t get it at first when she said, she did it.

[@freemanrabe4689]

I'm here because of Liza Soberano speaking for Gabriela.

[@zela9074]

KARYLLE NEXT PLSSSSSSS

[@bernabanana9804]

Grabe 😭💔

[@ayingg220]

OMG!

[@boogshbini]

🥺

[@annielinkous5771]

💓💓💓💓💓💓Her❣️❣️❣️

[@simplyyang2546]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ninalouella]

❤

[@marienlouiseballesteros5351]

❤❤

[@89althea]

Yung nag iinterview ba yung asawa ni jericho rosales?

[@indairraine4723]

Nope

[@johnpaul5979]

God accepts everyone who needs his guidance, why would a Catholic Church refuses to do so?

[@gerdayoderly3333]

😭😭😭😭

[@mawinoloa8410]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@fynesg]

🤍

[@emelylong3391]

Part is family fault because the support is not enough. Just saying. PEACE ✌️

[@ShenZA6]

Napaka artista talaga🙄

[@kthubahib8382]

Do you have any idea how difficult it is to share personal stories out in public? Not to mention she is a celebrity.. Tsk.. Kawawa naman po kayo! Mukhang kulang ka sa aruga 😑

[@clariceconcepcion1476]

purple tea Nope, she is a humble person ☺️ What do you mean Artista? In English, celebrity but this is only her work.

[@kristinekristine8997]

purple tea Napaka Insensitive nyo po🙄

[@mercyyabut1546]

Npaka tanga mo po talaga! Duh! Pag humatsing po kau pki takpan ang ilong mo baka sumama ang kakarampot mong utak!

[@aquzayonaha]

Isa sa dahilan kung bakit ayaw pag usapan mga ganitong bagay ng mga napagdaanan nito ay dahil sa taong tulad mo judgmental.