About

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Hi, I’m Kristen…

I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m a wife, a mom, and the woman behind Daily Ginhawa. I help Filipina moms turn what they already know about healthy living into small, realistic rituals that fit the messy middle of motherhood.

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How this started

I’ve always been fascinated by what it means to live a long, healthy life. Before motherhood, I loved learning about nutrition, movement, sleep, and the small everyday choices that shape our well-being. I grew up in an Adventist school, where caring for your body was simply part of daily life, and that curiosity stayed with me into adulthood.

Then my daughter arrived, and motherhood changed everything.

Not because I stopped caring about my health, but because the way I used to care for myself no longer fit the life I was living.

I knew what was good for me. I just couldn’t seem to make it happen anymore. Honestly, that was frustrating.

So I started asking: what does taking care of myself actually look like in this season?

Instead of chasing the perfect routine, I explored a different way, built around small rituals of alaga for the katawan, diwa, and kapwa.

That became Daily Ginhawa.

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What I Believe

Moms don’t need another trend to follow or another routine to perfect.

Starting isn’t the hard part for most of us. Keeping it going is, and so is finding the way back after a few days off. I believe sustainable wellness should grow with the season you’re in, and that returning is a skill we can learn.

Daily Ginhawa draws on research, everyday experience, behavior change, and Filipino values like alaga, ginhawa, and kapwa. You can see how it all fits together, including the Spiral of Ginhawa, on the [Start Here page →].

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The Three Roots

Every small ritual feeds these three things. They’re the lens I use for everything I share.

Katawan, your body. Nutrition, movement, rest, and other everyday physical habits. Supporting your body, not trying to fix it.

Diwa, your inner world. Your identity, values, and the voice in your head. Making room for the woman you’re still becoming.

Kapwa, your connection with others. Your relationships, your community, and the people who hold you. Nurturing them, and letting yourself be held.

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What I’m Learning

I’m currently pursuing my Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification to deepen my understanding of nutrition, behavior change, and what helps healthy habits last in real life.

I’m not here as someone who has it all figured out. I’m here as a mom who is learning, practicing, and sharing honestly as I go: stories, practical ideas, small rituals, and the products I choose to use along the way.

My hope isn’t that you’ll do everything I do. It’s that you’ll find your own way of caring for yourself, one that fits your life, your values, and your season.

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A Little More About Me

My daughter is three now, and she’s still teaching me that caring for yourself isn’t about getting back to who you were before.

It’s about understanding where you are now, getting clear on who you want to become, and finding small, meaningful ways to bridge the gap between the two.

My family and I live in Italy these days, but I still write with Filipino moms in mind, because that will always feel like home.

Thank you for being here. I hope this space brings a little more ginhawa into your everyday, one small ritual at a time.

With love,

Kristen

P.S. I’d love to get to know you, too.

Come say hi on Instagram:

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