Kultivating Kapwa: Decolonizing Parenthood Episode 3.07
"Stepping out of Lihim (Silence) - Getting Messy to Give Voice to the Heart"
In this episode, we are joined by Dennis Lozano. We discuss allowing himself to be a hot mess as he explores his inner self, the process of acknowledging silence within his family lineage, finding different ways to communicate with his two very different children, and more.
Dennis Francis Encarguez Lozano is a stay-at-home papa to Mateo (age 10) and Dante (age 7). Together with his partner Melissa, they reside on the unceded sacred land of the Tamien People (San Jose, CA). Born in Mandaluyong, Philippines, he immigrated to the Bay Area at 5 years old. He is Ilongo from Panay and Guimaras on his mother’s side and Kapampangan and Ilocano from Tarlac on his father’s side.
Deep in the work of reparenting, Dennis envisions a balance between accountability and self-compassion. He aims to move excess energy -- rooted in toxic masculinity -- towards the sacred. When the energy of the colonizer shows up in us, how do we create a container for safety and lambing?
*Episode Notes: This episode contains brief instances of profanity.*
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Hosted by Jana Lynne Umipig//
Produced by Olivia Sawi//
Co-Produced by Annie Aarons-Sawi//
Music by AstraLogik
