On The Path with Kissiah Young

Every so often, that simple truth finds its way into my thoughts. It's a truth that demands that I sit with it and begin asking myself what it is I would be leaving behind if my life ended today. This episode isn't about fear or preparing for death. It's about allowing the certainly of death to sharpen the way we live. Together, we'll consider what it means to leave less unfini...

In this episode, we flip the script on self-care. It's not about doing more; it's about getting curious about who you are. Let's explore the power of paying yourself genuine attention and finding a deeper connection within. Grateful for you, ~Kissiah Ps. If you haven't, I would greatly appreciate it if you'd rate the show.  I'd love to hear from you! Support the show

In this episode, The Art of Goodbye , I reflect on losing someone dear and what it means to be present when goodbye is near. We explore holding space, the quiet weight of closure, and how love lingers in the moments in between.  Thank you for your presence with me today.  ~Kissiah I'd love to hear from you! Support the show

Death is one of the few experiences we all share, yet many of us avoid talking about it. In this episode, I explore the fears, uncertainty, and discomfort that often surround conversations about death, and how becoming more familiar with our mortality can deepen our appreciation for life. Rather than turning away from what is inevitable, we can learn to meet it with greater curiosity, openness, an...

In a world filled with responsibilities, distractions, and endless to-do lists, it can be easy to lose touch with ourselves. In this episode of On the Path , I explore the intimacy of being alone and the importance of creating space to simply be. Solitude offers an opportunity to reflect on our thoughts, recognize our patterns, reconnect with our inner lives, and cultivate a deeper relationship wi...

In this deeply human episode of On the Path, we explore the heartbreak, tenderness, and complexity of saying goodbye when someone we love is dying from cancer. This conversation reflects on grief, anticipatory loss, vulnerability, and the quiet courage it takes to set aside our own fear so we can truly be present for another person in their final chapter. This episode is also an invitation to spea...

Today, On the Path, we pause long enough to ask what truly matters beneath the noise of responsibility, productivity, and the endless list of things to do. A gentle invitation to return to what is real, meaningful, and deeply human before life passes by unnoticed. I also briefly share my newsletter, AWAKE(IN), as another space for reflection, presence, and clarity. It may be found at my website be...

Many of us learned early that our emotions were too much, inconvenient, or unsafe to express. Overtime, we began holding back our tears, mistaking emotional suppression for strength.  This episode is an invitation to soften, to feel fully, and to allow yourself the full range of being human. Grateful, ~Kissiah I'd love to hear from you! Support the show

There are seasons in life that feel unending; moments of overwhelmed, uncertainty, frustration, and pain that makes us wonder if things will ever shift.  In this episode of On the Path , we reflect on the reality that trouble does not last always. Together, we explore what it means to cultivate peace in the middle of difficulty, to take action when action as possible, and to gently steady ourselve...

Are you holding off on the life you want, trusting there will be time later? Maybe you keep telling yourself you'll live fully later – when things settle, when the timing is right, when life forces you to. What about the reality that later isn't promised? This episode is an invitation to pause and give your life some deep thought, and to reflect on what you may be putting off for later,...

Sometimes relationships don't end in a dramatic way – they quietly stop aligning with who we're becoming.  In this episode, I explore what happens when you grow, but your relationship doesn't. We talk about self-awareness, the discomfort of honest conversations that don't lead to change, and the courage it takes to face your truth. This isn't about telling you what to do –...

This episode is for anyone who's going through something right now – loss, stress, burnout, a diagnosis, or feeling overwhelmed by life. It's a reminder that what you're experiencing won't last forever, even if it feels like it will. You don't need to have answers or be "doing better" right now. You just need to stay with yourself. This is about getting through h...

What if this moment is not one you get back? Today's episode is a reflection on the fragility of life and the illusion that we have endless time. As I hold the realities others are facing, I'm asking the same question for myself and for you: If your life were to change in an instant, would you feel complete and how you've been living? Would you have all of the necessary matters in o...

There are moments in life when we're faced with decisions that matter – and instead of turning inward, we began to question what we feel. We look outside of ourselves for clarity, we weigh other people's opinions more heavily than our own, and overtime, our voice becomes quieter.  In this episode, I invite you to pause and notice what's true for you, and to acknowledge your inner vo...

We spend our lives climbing the ladder, chasing security, wealth, and success – only to realize it doesn't feel the spaces that matter most.  In today's episode On The Path , we return to the start of the beginning, and reflect on where we are now, and how we might begin to pivot away from the ladder and toward a life that truly resonates.  Grateful, ~Kissiah I'd love to hear from yo...

We say we want deeper, more honest relationships – but something shifts the moment feedback enters the room.  In this episode, I reflect on how quickly we take things personally, how that shapes the way we listen, and what it does to our ability to actually be close to one another. It may not be easy, but being open is a path to understanding and closeness. Grateful, ~Kissiah I'd love to hear...

In a world moving faster than the human heart was ever meant to keep up with, it’s easy to forget what truly connects us. In this episode, we reflect on the rise of AI—not as something to fear, but as something to hold in its proper place. Technology may support our lives, but it can never replace the quiet power of presence, the healing found in being seen, or the sacred depth of human connection...

What are you struggling with right now, and how are you facing it? So often when we encounter difficulty, we respond by criticizing ourselves, judging our reactions, or believing we should be handling things better than we are. Yet the very compassion we offer to friends, family, and even strangers is the same compassion we often withhold from ourselves. Somewhere along the way, we leave ourselves...

We move through our lives as if they will go on forever. But what if we truly remembered that they won't?  In this episode, we explore how remembering our impermanence can clarify what matters, shift how we spend our time, and soften what we may cling to. When we live with an awareness of death, we don't become fearful, we become intentional. As always, I appreciate your presence here wi...

What in your life matters so deeply that if you stopped tending to it, you would eventually lose it? In this episode of On The Path, we explore the quiet reality that what we neglect does not stay the same; it slowly fades.--and not materially, but rather meaningfully. The relationships, values, inner peace, and sense of purpose that give our lives depth require attention and preservation. Thank y...

In this gentle reflection, we explore the truth that while sadness, grief, anxiety, and hardship are real parts of life, they are not who we are. So often we over-identify with our experiences and lose sight of our deeper nature. This episode is an invitation to recognize the impermanence of all emotional states — to let them arise, move, and pass without clinging or ingesting them. You are more t...

Living with cancer can bring people to a point where continuing treatment feels more exhausting than hopeful. This episode pauses to reflect on the reality of treatment fatigue, the weight of deciding whether to stop, and the importance of honoring what is true for the person diagnosed. It invites loved ones to loosen their grip on their own fears and desires, and instead offer presence, trust, an...

In today's episode, Fixing Isn’t Emotional Availability, we explore how we learn to fix, manage, and solve—often with good intentions—and how that habit can quietly damage our connections. This episode is a reminder that people don’t need to be fixed; they need to be seen, heard, and validated. Not fixing is a practice, not a perfection—and it’s something we can keep learning together. A deep...

Anger is a Thief   explores how anger quietly robs us of our presence, our time, and our joy. We look at the many ways anger takes root, and how it can pull us out of the moment without us even realizing it. This episode is about reclaiming presence, softening old patterns, and creating more space for clarity, peace, and freedom. Thank you for being here with me. A bow, ~Kissiah I'd love to he...

Wherever you go, your mind comes too. This episode invites a kinder look at how it travels with you. Our minds are constant companions, shaping how we experience every moment. In this episode, we explore mindfulness, self-awareness, and gentle self-inquiry as ways to better understand the mind and learn how to move through life with more ease and compassion. Grateful, ~Kissiah I'd love to hear...