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🌿Dr. Marinette Asuncion-Uy, PsyD - Liberation & Clinical Psychologist & licensed in 43 States ✊🏽🇵🇭🏳️‍🌈Decolonial Healing + Inner Child
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“You’re so pretty—why do you have a Black boyfriend?”Maybe you’ve heard a version of this before.From family. From elder...
08/30/2026

“You’re so pretty—why do you have a Black boyfriend?”

Maybe you’ve heard a version of this before.
From family. From elders. From someone who framed it as “concern” or even a compliment.

But underneath comments like these are ideas worth questioning.
Where did we learn that lighter skin is more desirable? That proximity to whiteness is something to aspire to? That darkness is something to fear or move away from?

Anti-Blackness does not always show up loudly. Sometimes, it lives in jokes, comments about who we date, side-eyes, or beliefs passed down so casually that we rarely stop to question where they came from.

Decolonizing the mind means being willing to look at these inherited beliefs with honesty. Not to shame ourselves or the generations before us, but to understand what history, colonization, and racial hierarchies may have taught us to normalize.
Because some of the things we inherited were survival strategies. But that does not mean we have to keep passing them on.

If this conversation makes you pause, these are some of the questions we explore inside Unlearning the Colonized Mind—through Indigenous Filipino Psychology, history, identity, and our shared experiences as Filipinos.

✨ Our final 3-week virtual cohort of 2026 is now open, and spaces are limited.
Come sit with us as we question what we inherited, reconnect with what was lost, and explore what it means to come home to ourselves and each other.

👉🏽 Tap the link in our bio to join the circle.
🔗 Register here: https://thebrownpsych.com/unlearning-the-colonized-mind-level-1

Disclaimer: This is for informational & educational purposes only & does not constitute therapy or professional advice. This does not replace personalized therapy or consultation with a qualified mental health professional.

Mental health is influenced by complex factors like our colonization history, discrimination, patriarchy, systemic oppression, racism, educational and economic disparities, sexism, etc., and deeply impact our psychological well-being. Please explore how these broader societal issues intersect with personal mental health.

This is why I do this work. 🌺We just wrapped up our first cohort of Unlearning the Colonized Mind this week. And I have ...
08/30/2026

This is why I do this work. 🌺

We just wrapped up our first cohort of Unlearning the Colonized Mind this week. And I have been sitting with so much gratitude for what this circle built together.

Mary Abueva— one of our participants — said it better than I ever could:

“It's so comforting to know there's a
community out there that's been on a
similar journey just like me and wants to
know more about oneself (our missing
selves). It's a wondering exploration of
so many emotions in a shared breath.”

A shared breath. That is exactly it.
We are MORE THAN 87% sold out for the last cohort of 2026. If something in you has been saying yes — the door is still open.

Link in bio. 🌺

08/29/2026

"You say you want to decolonize your mind... but what have you replaced your colonial thinking with?" 🧠🇵🇭
It’s easy to talk about "decolonizing," but true liberation requires a mental audit. If we empty out the colonial lies but still carry the same old imposter syndrome, crab mentality, and passive fatalism, we’re just redecorating the cage.

In 1890, Dr. José Rizal wrote The Indolence of the Filipino to show that our "vices" weren't natural—they were the psychological scars of a rigged system.
To heal, we have to replace those scars with: 1️⃣ Ancestral Pride: Knowing our pre-colonial history of industry and trade. 2️⃣ Collective Solidarity: Turning envy into a "lever" to lift each other up. 3️⃣ Critical Agency: Rejecting passive fatalism and reclaiming our self-esteem.

If you’re ready to move beyond the surface and truly ground yourself in decolonial Filipino psychology, we’d love to walk this journey with you inside Unlearning the Colonized Mind.
This is our final cohort of 2026, and spaces are intentionally kept small to create a deep, safe, and transformative space for everyone. Public registration is officially open—click the link in our bio to claim your spot before doors close.

👉🏽 Secure your spot through the link in our bio.
Sign up here: https://thebrownpsych.com/unlearning-the-colonized-mind-level-1

Disclaimer: This is for informational & educational purposes only & does not constitute therapy or professional advice. This does not replace personalized therapy or consultation with a qualified mental health professional.

Mental health is influenced by complex factors like our colonization history, discrimination, patriarchy, systemic oppression, racism, educational and economic disparities, sexism, etc., and deeply impact our psychological well-being. Please explore how these broader societal issues intersect with personal mental health.


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If you’re ready to move beyond the surface and truly ground yourself in decolonial Filipino psychology, we’d love to wal...
08/28/2026

If you’re ready to move beyond the surface and truly ground yourself in decolonial Filipino psychology, we’d love to walk this journey with you inside Unlearning the Colonized Mind.

This is our final cohort of 2026, and spaces are intentionally kept small to create a deep, safe, and transformative space for everyone. Public registration is officially open—click the link in our bio to claim your spot before doors close.

👉🏽 Secure your spot through the link in our bio.
Sign up here: https://thebrownpsych.com/unlearning-the-colonized-mind-level-1

References:
Blair, E. H., & Robertson, J. A. (Eds. & Trans.). (1903). The Philippine Islands, 1493–1803: Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the Catholic missions (Vol. 5). The Arthur H. Clark Company.
Craig, A., & Benitez, C. (1916). Philippine progress prior to 1898. Philippine Education Co., Inc.

Orillaneda, B. C. (n.d.). Maritime trade in Southeast Asia during the early colonial period [PDF document]. National Museum of the Philippines / Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology.
Pigafetta, A. (1874). The first voyage round the world, by Magellan (H. E. J. Stanley, Ed. & Trans.). Hakluyt Society. (Original work published ca. 1525)

Disclaimer: This is for informational & educational purposes only & does not constitute therapy or professional advice. This does not replace personalized therapy or consultation with a qualified mental health professional.

Mental health is influenced by complex factors like our colonization history, discrimination, patriarchy, systemic oppression, racism, educational and economic disparities, sexism, etc., and deeply impact our psychological well-being. Please explore how these broader societal issues intersect with personal mental health.

08/27/2026

Unlearning isn’t just about putting down the old narrative—it’s about remembering who we were before we were told to forget. It’s easy to post the quotes and buy the books, but real liberation starts when we reclaim the truth of our roots: our master navigators who owned the Pacific, our spiritual matriarchs who held the highest authority, and the undeniable truth behind the history we were handed. Decolonization is an active practice, so take a deep breath and tell me honestly—did this quiz affirm what you already knew, or did it spark a whole new phase of unlearning for you?
If you’re ready to move beyond the surface and truly ground yourself in decolonial Filipino psychology, we’d love to walk this journey with you inside Unlearning the Colonized Mind.
This is our final cohort of 2026, and spaces are intentionally kept small to create a deep, safe, and transformative space for everyone. Public registration is officially open—click the link in our bio to claim your spot before doors close.
👉🏽 Secure your spot through the link in our bio.
Sign up here: https://thebrownpsych.com/unlearning-the-colonized-mind-level-1
References:
Blair, E. H., & Robertson, J. A. (Eds. & Trans.). (1903). The Philippine Islands, 1493–1803: Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the Catholic missions (Vol. 5). The Arthur H. Clark Company.
Craig, A., & Benitez, C. (1916). Philippine progress prior to 1898. Philippine Education Co., Inc.
Orillaneda, B. C. (n.d.). Maritime trade in Southeast Asia during the early colonial period [PDF document]. National Museum of the Philippines / Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology.
Pigafetta, A. (1874). The first voyage round the world, by Magellan (H. E. J. Stanley, Ed. & Trans.). Hakluyt Society. (Original work published ca. 1525)
Disclaimer: This is for informational & educational purposes only & does not constitute therapy or professional advice. This does not replace personalized therapy or consultation with a qualified mental health professional.
Mental health is influenced by complex factors like our colonization history, discrimination, patriarch

Have you ever felt disconnected from your culture, body, or own story?Your pain may not be personal—it may be historical...
08/26/2026

Have you ever felt disconnected from your culture, body, or own story?

Your pain may not be personal—it may be historical. In this carousel, we explore how colonialism shaped cultural shame, colorism, internalized inferiority, and disconnection, and how returning to kapwa can help us begin to heal and re-weave the kaluluwa.

If your nervous system is tired of holding up the sky alone, we have a seat on the mat for you.

Unlearning the Colonized Mind (our final 3‑week virtual cohort of 2026) is now open. Tap the link in bio to join the circle. 🤎

🔗 Link in bio or register here:
https://thebrownpsych.com/unlearning-the-colonized-mind-level-1

Disclaimer: This is for informational & educational purposes only & does not constitute therapy or professional advice. This does not replace personalized therapy or consultation with a qualified mental health professional.

Mental health is influenced by complex factors like our colonization history, discrimination, patriarchy, systemic oppression, racism, educational and economic disparities, sexism, etc., and deeply impact our psychological well-being. Please explore how these broader societal issues intersect with personal mental health.

Many of us grew up believing that asking for help is dangerous—that if we show weakness, we’ll be abandoned. So we carry...
08/26/2026

Many of us grew up believing that asking for help is dangerous—that if we show weakness, we’ll be abandoned. So we carry everything in silence: family crises, money stress, heartbreak, all while smiling and saying, “Okay lang.”

But that armor has a cost. In our bodies, it shows up as mabigat ang pakiramdam—a heavy, tight feeling in the chest, jaw, and shoulders. In our relationships, it turns sacred values like utang na loob into transactional debt instead of mutual care.
This isn’t a personal flaw. It’s an inherited survival strategy shaped by colonial systems that broke our communal networks and taught us to survive as “severed selves.”

Your parents survived so you could finally soften and breathe.

Reclaiming kapwa—shared identity and true solidarity—is your birthright. It means practicing ginhawa: ease of breath, ease of being, ease of receiving help.
If your nervous system is tired of holding up the sky alone, we have a seat on the mat for you.
Unlearning the Colonized Mind (our final 3‑week virtual cohort of 2026) is now open. Tap the link in bio to join the circle. 🤎

🔗 Link in bio or register here:
https://thebrownpsych.com/unlearning-the-colonized-mind-level-1

Disclaimer: This is for informational & educational purposes only & does not constitute therapy or professional advice. This does not replace personalized therapy or consultation with a qualified mental health professional.

Mental health is influenced by complex factors like our colonization history, discrimination, patriarchy, systemic oppression, racism, educational and economic disparities, sexism, etc., and deeply impact our psychological well-being. Please explore how these broader societal issues intersect with personal mental health.

08/25/2026

Meet Ate Tacy, or Lola T—one of our workshop participants from the 1st batch of Unlearning The Colonized Mind. In this video, she shares her journey of navigating adjustment, belonging, and the struggle to fit in.

Through Unlearning the Colonized Mind, Tacy began exploring kapwa and ginhawa in a broader way. Sometimes, understanding ourselves through our own cultural lens can shift the way we see our struggles—and remind us that belonging doesn't always mean changing ourselves to fit somewhere else.

Sometimes, ginhawa begins when you find a space where you can soften, be understood, and simply breathe.
Thank you, Ate Tacy, for sharing your story with us. 🤎🌺
You don't need to work harder to fit in. You just need a space where you can finally come as you are.

✨ Our final cohort of 2026 is now open, and spaces are limited.
👉🏽 Secure your spot through the link in our bio.
Sign up here: https://thebrownpsych.com/unlearning-the-colonized-mind-level-1

Disclaimer: This is for informational & educational purposes only & does not constitute therapy or professional advice. This does not replace personalized therapy or consultation with a qualified mental health professional.

Mental health is influenced by complex factors like our colonization history, discrimination, patriarchy, systemic oppression, racism, educational and economic disparities, sexism, etc., and deeply impact our psychological well-being. Please explore how these broader societal issues intersect with personal mental health.

Ever felt like you had to shrink or change parts of your Filipino self just to fit in? 🇵🇭🧠For a long time, Western psych...
08/25/2026

Ever felt like you had to shrink or change parts of your Filipino self just to fit in? 🇵🇭🧠

For a long time, Western psychology looked at our traits, like our close family ties, indirectness, and deep empathy—and called them "deficits." But as Virgilio Enriquez pointed out through Sikolohiyang Pilipino, we were never broken; we were just being measured with the wrong ruler.

Our identity isn't built on separation, it's built on kapwa (shared identity). What the world calls "too dependent" or "too sensitive" is actually our greatest strength: deeply valuing each other and recognizing that hindi ako iba sa aking kapwa.
IIf you’re ready to explore these ideas deeper through decolonial Filipino psychology, we'd love to welcome you into Unlearning the Colonized Mind.
✨ This is our final cohort of 2026.

Public registration is now open, and spaces are limited.
Secure your spot through the link in our bio.
Sign up here: https://thebrownpsych.com/unlearning-the-colonized-mind-level-1

Disclaimer: This is for informational & educational purposes only & does not constitute therapy or professional advice. This does not replace personalized therapy or consultation with a qualified mental health professional.

Mental health is influenced by complex factors like our colonization history, discrimination, patriarchy, systemic oppression, racism, educational and economic disparities, sexism, etc., and deeply impact our psychological well-being. Please explore how these broader societal issues intersect with personal mental health.

This is why I do this work. 🌺We just wrapped up our first cohort of Unlearning the Colonized Mind this week. And I have ...
08/25/2026

This is why I do this work. 🌺
We just wrapped up our first cohort of Unlearning the Colonized Mind this week. And I have been sitting with so much gratitude for what this circle built together.
Mary Abueva— one of our participants — said it better than I ever could:

“It's so comforting to know there's a
community out there that's been on a
similar journey just like me and wants to
know more about oneself (our missing
selves). It's a wondering exploration of
so many emotions in a shared breath.”

A shared breath. That is exactly it.
We are MORE THAN 80% sold out for the last cohort of 2026. If something in you has been saying yes — the door is still open.

Join here: https://thebrownpsych.com/unlearning-the-colonized-mind-level-1

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