Thoughts on the Path

In this season one finale of Thoughts on the Path , Aziz and Taylor reflect on what the podcast has taught them about empathy, healing, active listening, and the power of honest conversation. Looking back on the season’s guests and themes, they talk about how hearing other people’s stories shifted their own perspectives, deepened their emotional awareness, and made them feel less alone. The episod...

We currently live in a world where most men have been raised to mask their emotions for fear of being viewed as weak. We live in a world where men who lack empathy have led the world into socially questionable times, and one of the best things that we can do to begin healing these problems, is talk. In this episode, the crew sits down with Tony Newbury for an honest conversation about men’s mental...

In this episode, the crew sits down with Subin Kara Ahn for a thoughtful conversation about culture, identity, immigration, and mental health. Subin reflects on growing up in South Korea, moving to the U.S. alone as a teenager, and navigating the tension between assimilation and staying connected to their roots. The conversation also explores how the environment shapes self-perception, how identit...

2020 was an extraordinarily tough year for mankind. With the rise of the Covid 19 virus, we experienced social struggles that many of us have never seen before, and hopefully will never see again. We experienced a rise in calls to mental health hotlines relating to fear and anxiety. We experienced an increased suicide rate, and overdose related deaths. Many of our lives were changed forever. We pe...

In this episode, the crew sits down with TONIE for a thoughtful and candid conversation about identity, visibility, and what it means to move through the world authentically. TONIE shares their experience as a non-binary Vietnamese-American artist, reflecting on pronouns, family, community, activism, and the emotional complexity of being seen. Together, they explore how representation works in eve...

In this episode, the crew sits down with Lissie Poyner and Daisy Habib for a thoughtful conversation about the connection between mental and physical health. Drawing from their work in diabetes coaching, nutrition, eating disorder recovery, and holistic wellness, they explore how stress, environment, chronic illness, food, and self-image all shape the way people experience their bodies. The episod...

Did you know, there’s a new survey from the American Enterprise Institute’s survey center on American Life, that says there are more people single now than before the pandemic? Particularly young women. Marriage is becoming less common and people are simply choosing to be single these days. For those of you who aren't interested in following the trend though, we got you covered on today's episode....

In this episode, the crew sits down with Jess McDevitt for a thoughtful conversation about mental health, creativity, and the pressures of working in entertainment. Jess shares her perspective as a social impact strategist and artist partnerships consultant, reflecting on how artists navigate visibility, success, authenticity, burnout, and the fast pace of the modern music industry. Together, they...

In this episode, the crew sits down with Jake, founder and CEO of Indigo Soul NYC, for a conversation about artistry, purpose, community, and burnout. Jake reflects on growing up as a musician, the people who shaped his creative life, and how collaboration became central to his vision for building spaces where artists can thrive. The episode also explores what artists sacrifice in pursuit of meani...