Joey's Taxi: Conversations from the Seat of Awareness

In Part 2 of my conversation with Māhā (Mahyar), we explore what it means to co-create mindful communities and why psychedelic integration is essential for healing and growth. Mahyar shares the story of Deskvana, reflections on loving-kindness, and how presence deepens our connections with others. We also touch on mindfulness in everyday life, relational awareness, and even Robin Williams — a remi...

In this first part of my conversation with Māhā (Mahyar), we explore the journey from working at Apple to training as a mindfulness facilitator at UCLA. With a presence that feels like still water, Mahyar shares reflections on breath, masculinity, and the power of human connection. We talk about mindfulness as a pause, meditation as a life-saving practice, and the importance of being truly seen. I...

In this solo episode, I share the highs and challenges of traveling with my partner Ana — from our honeymoon in the Azores Islands to celebrating our 1-year wedding anniversary with her family in mainland Portugal. It wasn’t all smooth sailing. We faced stress and friction, but through honest reflection and mindful pauses — a hug, eye contact, and a kiss — we learned how to reconnect and choose ou...

In this episode, I talk with psychologist and Ocean Fused Training co-founder Daniel Kukshaus about what surfing can teach us about stress, resilience, and self-leadership. We explore how burnout led both of us to take big pauses in life, why tension can hold us back, and how to blend physical movement with mindfulness for lasting change. From Berlin to the Canary Islands, from waves to work — it’...

In this solo episode, I reflect on the gift of sight — inspired by rewatching See on Apple TV — and how different our world might be without it. What if we couldn’t compare, judge, or scroll? I explore how vision shapes our perception of beauty, suffering, and connection, and share my new take on social media: pixel media — a reminder that what we see online is just pixels, not personal truth. Joe...

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please know you are not alone. Support is available. For immediate help, you can contact: International : https://findahelpline.com — a global directory of mental health and crisis resources. US : National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — call or text 988 . UK : Samaritans — call 116 123 . Spain : Fundación ANAR — call 900 202 010 (fo...

In this short guided meditation, we’ll drop into the body and gently tune into sensations — a simple practice inspired by Vipassana and mindfulness traditions. Perfect for centering yourself anytime you need a reset. Joey’s Social Links: https://linktr.ee/innerlens Joey’s Website: https://joeycollazo.com/ FREE Mindful Mobile Photo Guide: https://innerlens.kit.com/starter

After my chat with Sarah, I sat with some big reminders — about surrender, timing, and what it really means to be alone but not lonely. In this solo reflection, I share what came up for me: learning to trust life’s rhythms, showing up for myself, and the quiet art of going with the flow. Sarah’s Instagrams: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahcurtenaz https://www.instagram.com/thesarahconcept Sarah’...

In this episode, I chat with Sarah from The Sarah Concept about trusting the timing of life, building safe spaces for creativity, and the art of surrender. We talk about her move to Tenerife, the vision that sparked her community work, and the reminder that the universe has its own clock — and that’s okay. Sarah’s Instagrams: https://www.instagram.com/thesarahcurtenaz https://www.instagram.com/the...

After my conversation with Kat, I sat with some old self-portraits, some shadows, and a lot of felt sense. This solo reflection is me weaving together what came up — from Carl Jung to Judy Weiser, from the pandemic photo book Kat Mahale created to the practice of dropping into the body instead of spiraling in the mind. This one’s for anyone who forgets to pause, or who’s learning how to greet thei...

In this episode, I sit down with Kat Mahale — photographer, speaker, mentor, facilitator and author — to talk about the deeper layers of self-portraiture and how images can become mirrors for healing. We reflect on how a single photo can carry a message from our inner world, and how dropping into the “felt sense” helps us listen to what’s underneath. We talk about Kat’s 2018 self-portrait, our sha...

Hey, I’m Joey — welcome to the very first ride in Joey’s Taxi: Conversations from the Seat of Awareness . This one’s about where it all began. I grew up in the Bronx, ended up working at an Apple Store in California, and hit a wall with burnout, addiction, and the feeling that something had to change. In 2020, I quit, packed up, and moved to Spain to teach English. Then a two-week trip to the Cana...

Welcome to Joey’s Taxi — conversations from the seat of awareness. In this short trailer, you'll get a taste of the stories, energy, and heart-led reflections that ride along each week. Buckle up, subscribe, and join the ride.