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trish the human

also known as: trish talob, a meditation teacher, a strategic design and human-centred design professional

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works in progress

Someone writing on paper at a desk. Image by Unseen Studio.

5-9: studying law

Someone pointing at sticky notes on a wall. Image by Jason Goodman.

9 to 5: empowering purpose-led organisations to use human-centred design to deliver impactful services

WIP:

advocating

equitable

mindfulness

I became interested in teaching meditation when I discovered that many people perceive meditation as something that is only available to those who have abundant time and financial resources for things like retreats and expensive candles. 

I advocate making mindfulness practices like meditation accessible to all, regardless of factors like age, gender, ethnic origin, income level, location, ability. I host events designed to help people discover equitable mindfulness practices underpinned by a "meditative making/doing" approach.

 

I've observed that meditative making/doing can encourage people to look beyond traditional meditation and discover ways of learning/practicing mindfulness that are better aligned with personal needs and preferences. ​​

reflections

I shared my learnings about using meditation as an unproductive form of escapism on the the SBS Insight program. Watch episode here.

I shared some tips for creating a meditative space on the Meditation Association of Australia blog. Read article here.

I experimented with teaching mindfulness in different ways through Anti-Mindfulness Mindfulness Club and Mindful Makers and Doers Club. Learn more about the key concepts the projects here.  

People sitting around a table reading.

Mindful reading workshop at Gleebooks bookshop in February 2025

Women raking sand in a mini Zen garden.

Zen Garden workshop in October 2024

WIP:

exploring cultural identity as a form of mindfulness

I'm currently navigating a scary/exciting professional and personal identity crisis. I've becoming increasingly curious about my cultural identity as a Filipina and I've been exploring making/doing practices with roots in my cultural heritage.

I was born in the Philippines and grew up in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Throughout my childhood, I spent many summer holidays travelling around the Philippines, however, I've had limited exposure to Filipino culture in the context of day-to-day life. 

I'm currently seeking opportunities to learn about my cultural identity though meditative making/doing. Please reach out via the form below if you have ideas/suggestions or are on a similar journey and would like to connect. 

Image by Hitoshi Namura

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