The My Life After, podcast

🎙️ Episode 15 — “Space Bound” Host: Steve Joseph Guest: Dr. Shawna Pandya IG: @ mylifeafter.ca   Website:  www.mylifeafter.ca 🛰️ Episode Summary: In this powerful and curiosity-driven conversation, Steve Joseph sits down with Dr. Shawna Pandya—commercial research astronaut and physician—to explore her journey from childhood dreams of space to working at the frontier of space medicine. Dr. Pandya s...

🎅🎙️ I interviewed Santa! The big kahuna. The head honcho. The man who has been doing this for 1700 years!  We talked about how Christmas has changed over the last 100 years, the wildest moments in holiday history, world peace, favorite toys, tariffs (yes… tariffs), and what Christmas might look like as AI joins the workshop. Funny, thoughtful, and surprisingly deep.🎧 My Life After… Christmas — l...

#betrayal #infidelity #therapy #healing #relationships #trust #emotions #shame #personalgrowth #mentalhealth Summary In this conversation, Hayley Sarjeant shares her personal journey through betrayal and infidelity, discussing her life before the betrayal, the discovery of her ex-husband's infidelity, and the emotional turmoil that followed. She reflects on the red flags she missed, the process of...

My Life After Wrestling Ep 12 with Tito Santana, "From Body Slams to Blackboards" Summary: In this engaging conversation, Tito Santana shares his journey from a humble upbringing in South Texas to becoming a wrestling icon in the WWE. He discusses the challenges he faced in transitioning from football to wrestling, the camaraderie and competition within the wrestling community, and the impact of l...

Keywords burnout, career transition, self-discovery, coaching, vulnerability, curiosity, personal growth, life changes, mental health, purpose Summary In this conversation, Steve Joseph and Jordan Nahmias explore the themes of burnout, career transitions, and the importance of curiosity and vulnerability in personal growth. Jordan shares his journey from law to coaching, discussing the impact of b...

Ep 10: My Life After Leonardo Dicaprio - “BY SQRA, The ART of the Hustle” In this episode of My Life After, host Steve Joseph sits down with "By SQRA," an artist whose journey is nothing short of legendary. From hustling bootleg Leonardo DiCaprio posters—complete with a forged signature—to facing financial rock bottom with only $200 in his bank account, a mortgage due, and a wedding around the cor...

Ep 9: My Life After Hunting with Falcons -  "Hawkward Moments and Safe Spaces" Falconry is more than just a sport—it’s a deep bond between human and bird, built on trust, patience, and respect. But for Ema Canadic, falconry became something even greater: a path back to herself. In this episode of My Life After, Ema takes us inside the world of falconry—what it takes to train a bird of prey, the th...

A collaboration with the 30 Something Podcase.  In this conversation, Steve Joseph and Frayn Gomez explore the Tamil diaspora's journey from Sri Lanka to Canada and Australia, reflecting on their shared experiences as children of immigrants. They discuss the challenges of cultural identity, the importance of food in connecting with their heritage, and the evolution of the Tamil community in their...

Summary: In this conversation, Paula C shares her transformative journey from Colombia to the U.S., her experiences in the military, and the impact of war on her mental health. She discusses her struggles with PTSD and the healing power of psychedelics, particularly through organizations like Heroic Hearts Project. Paula also delves into her passion for filmmaking, highlighting her upcoming projec...

Summary In this conversation, Andre Talbot shares his multifaceted journey from being a professional Canadian football player to becoming a movement teacher and registered psychotherapist. He discusses the unique aspects of Canadian football, the transition to a holistic approach to well-being through movement, and the evolution of his studio, Spirit Loft Movement Center. The conversation delves i...

  In this conversation, Chantal Landreville discusses her journey of understanding love, relationships, and self-love. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and how childhood experiences shape adult relationships. The discussion also covers the evolution of love through generations, the significance of attachment styles, and practical advice for navigating the dating world. Chantal share...

Amit transitioned from a corporate lawyer to a founder to pursue his passion. Mitigating risks is crucial when making the leap to entrepreneurship. A venture fund can provide the necessary support for aspiring founders. Identifying founder potential involves recognizing traits like uncertainty tolerance. Generative AI is a significant trend impacting various industries. The funding landscape has b...

In this podcast episode, Steve battles a severe “man-cold” and interviews Jeremiah, a divorced dad in his forties (I erroneously call it single parenthood in the intro), about his experience with divorce and coparenting. Jeremiah shares his journey from the decision to divorce to the challenges and emotions he faced from a male perspective. He discusses the feelings of loneliness and failure, as w...

In today's episode I speak with a former corporate lawyer, Mahsa, who went from a high powered New York legal firm to working for the UN doing frontline humanitarian work.  Mahsa discusses her career transition from law to humanitarian work and the challenges and rewards of working in conflict zones in Africa. She highlights the importance of protection and ensuring access to basic rights for refu...

In today's episode I speak with a former currency Trader, Brian Hill, who went from a job teaching sailing, to ending up as a trader on Wall Street. We talk about what it was like to cut his teeth in this demanding career, navigating through uncertainty during a financial crisis, and why he and his family decided to pack his bags and sail the world for the past 3 years. Of note, as we go through t...