Nurture The Mind

It felt extremely refreshing to bring on a brother for the last 13 years to record a podcast. We hadn't done one in the last 6 years, so this one was long overdue. The only wish I would have is to make it go on for another 2 hours. We've covered so much ground in our lives over the last 6 years. In this episode we talk about times when we lived with each other up in Ames, why the creativ...

This week we veer away from music reactions and talk about a few subjects that have been sitting on my mind. These two changes in my habits here recently have made all the difference. I think they can help all of us start living a better existence. All it takes is a little bit of discipline to really start to get the momentum train going. All I'm asking is that you consider it and give it a s...

Music Monday Ep. 159: We are officially back with some music from Vince Staples!! Last week he released his new album, "Cry Baby". In this video, I react to one of the singles off the album and it is titled, "White Flag". I also tune in to watching the music video. I love Vince's music but I am tired of people in 2026 claiming that they are oppressed for being the color bl...

Music Monday Ep. 158: This week we fell into a brand new artist/band/musician: Kid Sistr! I can safely say that these 3 ladies rock out. The song I listened to is, 'Maniac'. It's crazy to think that they have been around since 2017 and yet they have no albums to show for it. Maybe 2026 is the year where that changes because I want to hear a bigger sample size! I want to hear a whole...

Music Monday Ep. 157: This week we explore a TDE rockstar, Isaiah Rashad! He has a new album that will be released tomorrow, May 1st. The album is titled, 'IT'S BEEN AWFUL'. The song that I listened to is the lead single off of this album titled, 'SAME SH!T'. I'm not lying when I say that this song puts you into a state of hypnosis. I've listened to countless tim...

Music Monday Ep. 156: This week we return back to Bilmuri. His album, 'KINDA HARD' recently just dropped. For the purpose of this reaction, I got to check the song and title track, 'KINDA HARD' as well as, 'MORE THAN HATE'. I have to say the more that I listen to this guy, the more I start to become a fan of him. I have heard nothing but quality music come from this m...

Music Monday Ep. 155: This week we introduce a new artist to the channel! The Queen, Miss Ella Langley and she just dropped her new album, "Dandelion" on April 10th. The song I did a reaction for is actually the title track, 'Dandelion' and it couldn't have been more fantastic on first listen. She has a masterful way of describing things and making her lyrics full of depth...

It has been a minute since I have done a podcast with another person on this channel. So glad I was able to bring on one of my former clients to talk about her weight loss journey, how technology is screwing us up, and so much more. I'm hoping to do more podcasts like these in the future. Hit me up if any of you would ever be interested in coming on the podcast. I'm always down to have a...

Music Monday Ep. 154: This week I was able to check out a unreleased song from Wiz Khalifa & MGK. Wiz previewed the song on his twitch stream. These two will tour later this year for mgk's 'lost americana tour'. The song is called, 'i see the world in blue'. These two artists blend beautifully on this track just like they did on, 'Mind Of A Stoner'. Fun liste...

Music Monday Ep. 153: This week we return to Tom MacDonald. The newest song that he dropped is called, "ANTI". He is making the claim that everyone involved in the 'Epstein Files' is anti-christ. I went on one of my long rants, basically trying to figure out why we're involved in the war in the Middle East right now. I know I am not the only American who is sharing this fr...

Music Monday Ep. 152: This week I was able to discover who Bilmuri is. He teamed up with the powerhouse known as A Day to Remember to create the beautifully crafted song, "ALWAYS LET YOU DOWN". I was also able to catch the official music video for this reaction. I really enjoyed the whole experience and I believe this track will be rotating through my playlist for the rest of 2026. Insta...

Music Monday Ep. 151: This week we have another new band that is introduced to the channel! For the first time, I am reacting to TOOL. This is an older song, "Forty Six & 2". My client, Chad told me to do some reactions on them and then one of my best friends, Dakota has also been a big fan of this group for a long time. He has been letting me for awhile that Maynard and his multiple...

Music Monday Ep. 150: This week we indulge in such a tasty treat, which is a Mac Miller and Thundercat collaboration. The team up on the song, 'She Knows Too Much'. There is also a animated music video that goes along with the track. This joint feels funky, groovy, and psychedelic. I guess I shouldn't have expected anything less. The chemistry is easy to identify when these super po...

Music Monday Ep. 149: This week we check out a collaboration that turned out to be pretty sick. Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry team up on the track, 'Hive Mind'. I was also able to watch the music video. It is amazing when you get to see three of your favorite worlds collide. Metal, Rap/Hip Hop, and Skateboarding. This was an insane track to listen to! Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Music Monday Ep. 148: We have another return the channel, which is Mr. Tom MacDonald. The is called, "Pray For The Left". I was also able to watch the music video on this. As expected from the title, Tom is his views on the democratic side of the aisle. Some of the things he says in this song are very accurate and should be considered by everyone who listens to the track. We have some sl...

Music Monday Ep. 147: This week we have Ren returning to the channel. I listened to one of his newest songs, "Vincent's Tale - Starry Night". I was also blessed with watching the music video. Ren really killed it on this song, as he tends to do with every of his that I've ever heard. The constant switching of different sounds really keeps you on your toes throughout the whole e...

Music Monday Ep. 146: This week we have a collection of three new artists on the channel. Maxo Kream, Denzel Curry, and JPEGMAFIA teamed up on the song, "FAKE JEEZY". A lot of high energy was displayed from Curry and Kream. JPEG offers no feature on the track but apparently his contribution was by producing the song. I also got to check out the music video. Hopefully an extended version...

Music Monday Ep. 145: This week we go right back to A$AP Rocky. His new album, "Don't Be Dumb" dropped last Friday. In this video I review the first song off of that album, "ORDER OF PROTECTION". Rocky is back in full force on this album. So far from what I have heard off of the project, it sounds just as experimental as, "Testing" did. A$AP starts out the album...

Music Monday Ep. 144: This week we bring one of my favorite artists to the channel; A$AP Rocky. His new album, "Don't Be Dumb" drops this Friday. The song I listened to is the first single off of that album. It is titled, "Punk Rocky". Since the recording of this video he has dropped another single, "Helicopter". I also decided to watch the official music video f...

Music Monday Ep. 143: This week I take on a suggestion from my mom. She has been telling me for awhile that I should check out the song, "Carolina Drama" by The Raconteurs. There are a bunch of lyrics and storytelling going on in this song, so it was a little hard to follow that aspect. I really enjoyed the instrumental throughout the song though. I kept saying in the reaction that it ha...

Music Monday Ep. 142: This week we explore Tyler, the Creator once again. On Christmas Day this year he dropped a new song titled, "SAG HARBOR". It also coming with a nicely wrapped music video. His flows on this song are fantastic. The instrumental is great. His harmonies and singing is beautiful. Nobody does it quite like this man. Hopefully this song will lead us to a new album in the...

Music Monday Ep. 141: This week I decided to do something a little different. Normally you would get a music reaction from me. We know that at the end of each year, everybody is showcasing their Spotify or Apple Music Wrapped Playlists from the music that they listened to the most over the entire year. I thought it would be fun, cool, and different to show you guys mine. Obviously we still have to...

Music Monday Ep. 140: we are back with another music reaction after a little hiatus. This week I decided to react to a video off of the YouTube channel, "There I Ruined It". This channel uses AI to mashup songs from different popular artists and musicians. The specific video I chose has to with the rock collective, "The Red Hot Chili Peppers". I give all of my thoughts in regar...

Music Monday Ep. 139: We have another week of Chris Webby! This time I start by diving into his series of songs called, "Raw Thoughts". In this first iteration in the series, you can tell that he is leaning liberal. I wonder how much that is going to change as we continue to listen to the newer tracks. He went full blown ballistic on this track so I can't wait to see what he does ne...

Music Monday Ep. 138: This week we check out a music recommendation from a former client of mine, James. He sent me two songs from an artist known as Chris Webby. The first song I checked out called, "Back On My BS". I also was able to check out the official music video for this specific reaction. So far he is giving me Eminem type of vibes. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pootsiema...