Obsidian Mindset Podcast

For this episode, Joe speaks with Justin about his content, wellness, and Asian/ AAPI Hate and how all of this plays into this art. Bio: Justin Wu (aka Hungry Artist NY) is a food content creator and illustrator based in NYC. Justin has been drawing since he was a kid and he fell in love with the diverse cuisines that NYC has to offer. Currently, he creates content and artwork for various restaura...

In this episode of Obsidian Mindset Podcast, Joe and Evan dive into the insightful book 'Black Food Geographies: Race, Self-Reliance, and Food Access in Washington, D.C.' by Ashanté M. Reese. They examine the concept of "food deserts" and explore alternative labels that better encompass the complexities of food access in communities of color. They also delve into the role of Black resilience and a...

Obsidian Mindset presents a new segment called "What the Health?" where Joe and Evan discuss different food and wellness trends. They will go behind the scenes of new fads to discover the science and/ or truth behind the trends. They will even try to recreate and experience them firsthand. In this episode, they talk about overnight oats! If you would like to support Obsidian Mindset, please go to...

Joe reviews his 2022 and speaks about what is in store for 2023. He goes through a good document for reviewing the previous year and goal setting for the upcoming year called YearCompass [yearcompass.com] If you would like to support Obsidian Mindset, please go to theobsidianmindset.com

Joe talking about their journey with Self-care and figuring out what fills his cup! What is a part of your self-care sampler? If you would like to support Obsidian Mindset, please go to theobsidianmindset.com

Tis the season for large family gatherings and larger meals. A lot of these activities and gatherings are riddled with judgment, negativity, and high-key toxic conversation (both with self and others). So, how do you prepare? For this episode, Joe discusses 5 tips for navigating this season as it relates to food and the people/environment that comes with it! If you would like to support Obsidian M...

Don’t Let Your Expectations Anchor You Because You Can Always Shift Them. In other words, [your expectations] are not a tree, [it] can move! This wasn't the episode Joe expected to drop, but instead of getting wrapped up in EXPECTATIONS, Joe decided to drop some gems. Joe also discussed the new Obsidian venture: Obsidian Wellness Club (IG: https://www.instagram.com/obsidianwellnessclub/) . Joe goe...

For this episode, Joe and Evan discuss Macros, Meal prep, and Grocery shopping! If you would like to support Obsidian Mindset, please go to theobsidianmindset.com Source Material: Sample Macro Calculators: - https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/macronutrients_calculator.htm - https://www.calculator.net/macro-calculator.html - https://healthyeater.com/flexible-dieting-calculator What are macronutrients...

For this episode, Joe speaks with Kheprisa about her art, wellness, and how being present plays a part in that. Bio: Kheprisa Burrell (Pri) is an emotional designer, with a focus on UX/UI, brand identity, and illustration. Since 2019, her self-taught practices and professional endeavors have allowed her to focus on providing her talents to Black and Brown audiences in various industries. She seeks...

Joe and Evan review David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. We discuss his background and story. We also talk about the challenge he provides his readers after each chapter, such as creating your own "cookie jar." The next book we are reading/ reviewing: Black Food Geographies: Race, Self-Reliance, and Food Access in Washington, D.C. by Ashanté M. Reese  If you would like...

Joe is joined by Chauna Bryant to discuss all things breath work. They also discuss her path to breath work and how that was impacted by her religious upbringing/ spirituality and discuss Black and Queer people in the breath work modality and how to get more in these spaces. Bio: Chauna Bryant is a Breathwork Meditation facilitator, Pilates, and GYROTONIC® Instructor and founder of Breath Liberati...

Joe is joined by Dr. Arnice Jackson-Deolall (aka Dr. Nurse) for a new segment called "The Checklist." Arnice lists 5 reasons why Reproductive Health is important especially in light of the Supreme Court Decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. There are current and future implications that can and will impact everyone, whether it is you or someone close to you. Arnice discussed why healthy women normally...

We are back for Season 002 and discussing the "We" in Wellness! Joe brings in the new season with updates on his life, the world, and what is to come for Obsidian Mindset! Joe also discusses why a break was needed, what brought him back to the podcast mic and why joy and community are a part of his wellness journey. Joy and Community may be a part of your wellness journey too! If you would like to...

We are back for Season 2 this week! I missed ya'll! Let's get back to business and get into wellness!

Joe ends this season with a discussion surrounding gratitude, both for the podcast and in his life. Being able to access gratitude, whether you are in a "peak" or a "valley" in life is a game-changer. He also recites his poem "Voyage" which he wrote in 2019 before departing for Antarctica which may have been his first poem crafted since High School.

“[Give] yourself freedom to be human.” Joe speaks to Brandon about what wellness means to him. Brandon gets vulnerable and discusses growing up in a Caribbean household and how that impacted his mindset regarding wellness. He also speaks about depression and how he manages that. Lastly, Brandon speaks about generational health and what he plans to pass down (and up) to his family and community.

“No matter where you are, you are always there.” Joe speaks to Kayla about the evolution of her definition and understanding of wellness. Kayla discusses her diagnosis with ADHD and how that impacts her wellness. Lastly, Kayla speaks about her discovery of being an extrovert and how that impacts her and the people around her. Kayla's Bio: Kayla is someone with multiple passions in life, her career...

“Budget your energy the same way you budget your money.” Joe speaks to Alex about her physical wellness journey and how she went from being “allergic to the gym” (No, literally!) to running a half marathon, participating in a Spartan Race, and becoming a Certified Personal Trainer. (Cue 'It Wasn't Me' by Shaggy). Alex also explains what wellness means to her as a Black Woman and how issues like th...

"Take care of your instrument." Joe chats with Phakiso and discusses how wellness evolved from a young age for her. Phakiso discusses her earlier years as a track student-athlete and how that shaped her wellness journey. She then discusses her “Slum Village Years” and what that taught her and how she was able to learn to focus on her mental wellness that was rooted in the body, rooted in art, and...

"Don’t embrace the title of failure. It was an experience and now you know what NOT to do." Joe discusses with Mwangi all things physical wellness. They go deep into nutrition, like his 3 general rules of “If I am Hungry or am I Thirsty?” Mwangi also speaks to the history of the term “Clean Your Plate”and its related to trauma. Lastly, he lays out some tips and tools from his book, “First Addition...

"What do you do for play?" Joe discusses with Angel why this is an important part of wellness and what she does for "play." Angel dives into her pursuit of consciousness, her journey with retreats, and learning to be intimate with her own identities. Angel, lastly, speaks about hey path to Buddhism and liberation and how that led to chanting for 24 hours straight. Angel's Bio: Angel (she/they) is...

"Two bills that will always be paid: Spotify and Therapy.” Joe speaks to one of his great friends and Obsidian's March Community Member of the Month, Apryl. Apryl gets vulnerable about her wellness journey and discusses how she creates boundaries as a highly sensitive Black woman. Apryl's Bio: Apryl Gordy is a constructive deconstructor, where she imagines everything as a question. She uses her lo...

Joe will discuss a shift in priorities and purpose as well as talk about what's next for Obsidian Mindset Podcast!

Joe discusses spiritual wellness, how that shows up in life and how we can redefine that to be more than just religion. He also discussed his 11 day voyage to Antarctica and how he found meaning and purpose on the trip.

Joe has an Intellectual Wellness AMA (Ask My Anything) and chat about books, traveling and dating.