Ep425 - Iza Calzado | Recognizing the Hero in All of Us
Mar 1, 2024
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Actress Iza Calzado discusses female empowerment, self-acceptance, battling pneumonia and COVID-19, respecting the body, empowering women, growing the She Talks Asia community, self-growth, body positivity, and resilience.
Recognizing past struggles as valuable teachers can help turn weaknesses into strengths and foster self-recognition.
Embracing body neutrality and viewing the body as an instrument can lead to self-compassion and gratitude.
Deep dives
Embracing Flaws and Overcoming Insecurities
Embracing flaws and recognizing past struggles as valuable teachers helped Isa Kazado take control of her narrative, turning weaknesses into strengths and stepping into her power, fostering self-recognition and embracing one's extraordinary traits.
Journey of Resilience and Self-Compassion
Isa Kazado's resilience stems from facing challenges at a young age, adapting like an elastic muscle to difficulties. Influenced by her father's emotional support and personal experiences, she advocates self-love, self-compassion, and acknowledging one's inner and physical strengths.
Inspirational Insights and Encouragement
Isa's valuable advice for those feeling unremarkable is to believe in better days, take small steps while putting in the necessary effort, maintain faith in positive outcomes, and recognize personal growth as a gradual journey requiring patience and self-investment.
Body Neutrality and Inner Strength
Isa Kazado emphasizes body neutrality, viewing one's body as an instrument, not an ornament, celebrating and acknowledging the body's functionality and resilience. Transforming insecurities by focusing on gratitude and acknowledging the body's role in experiences, life, and self-compassion.
Iza Calzado is an award-winning Filipina actress, television host, dancer and model best known for her role as Amihan in the fantasy drama television series Encantadia. She was a former homegrown artist of the GMA Network for ten years. Iza is also the co-founder of “She Talks Asia”, through which she has proven to be a powerful advocate for female empowerment, particularly in raising awareness of the importance of physical, emotional and mental well-being.