KIRU

Think on These Things

Think on These Things is an affirmations-based podcast hosted by KIRU. Tune in every weekday to hear their stories, experiences and lessons about self-love, self-awareness and self-determination. You may have heard KIRU’s music, partied with them in the New York fashion scene, or read their first book ‘The Book of Positive Affirmations.’ With this podcast, you can hear directly from them about how they navigate the ups and downs of life through the lens of practical positivity. Catch new episodes every weekday at 06:00 AM EST, and follow them for more on Instagram, TikTok and X @highaski.

Author

KIRU

Category

Education

Podcast website

madeupmind.org

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

How Am I Engaging Others? And Why? 05.10.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU shares a story about they confronted conflict effectively within a group of friends. They also shed light on the fruits (read dangers) of cancel culture.

Love + Tough Times 04.10.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU talks about the role of darker experiences and emotions in life, and how leaning into love impacts our relationship with the more challenging moments that come along.

Awareness and Communication 03.10.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU gets transparent about circumstances they’ve experienced and felt powerless about in their own life. They also touch on how we can tap into the power that allows us to overcome those difficult and overwhelming situations that we face.

The Relationship Between Energy and Abundance 02.10.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU explores how connecting with people who encourage confidence and clarity has helped them lead a more abundant life. Through concrete examples, they explain why it is important that we be mindful of who we are choosing to connect ourselves with.

It Wouldn’t Be Essential If It Were Easy 29.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU discusses the importance of curating your circle, understanding what it looks like to have someone’s best interests at heart and making the choice to connect and build intimacy with them.

Choosing Clarity and Confidence 28.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU tells a story about adversity in the workplace that challenged their commitment to being positive. They also take the time to break down what it means and looks like to be positive, and how we can reasonably establish that commitment on a daily basis.

You Have Options 27.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU shares a moment of immense gratitude and conviction they experienced just moments before recording today’s episode. They also break down how interacting with positive thoughts allows us to see that we have options, even in difficult situations.

We Can Choose To Interact 26.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU calls us to consider the difference between our thoughts and our thinking, and our role in determining which thoughts to dismiss or engage. From a scientific perspective, they share how love allows us to receive and interact with more positive thoughts.

The Nature of Generosity 25.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU talks about their experience with practising generosity, specifically in terms of time, money and energy.

Health, Healing, Wholeness 22.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU gets candid about a challenging experience they faced with a friend years ago. In reflecting, they understood that because they had settled their differences with love, they were able to reconnect on a closer level once they had each evolved away from a place that had put them both in harm’s way.

What Is Love? 22.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU ponders the concept of love as an absolute, and shares some of the ways in which it can impact and change our lives.

Kindness, Even In Conflict 22.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU considers the fact that sometimes if we’re not careful – especially in our relationships – we can embrace and invest in unhealthy patterns of behaviour when it comes to our relationships with others. During this episode, they explore the way love creates opportunities for us to choose kindness, even in conflict.

Wants and Needs 19.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU speaks to the importance of assessing the difference between what you want and what you need. They also share some lessons they learned while using today’s affirmation.

Accomplish Something New Today! 19.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU confesses a few lessons learned over the weekend and into the beginning of this week. They also encourage us to take action, and accomplish something new in our day.

More Awareness, Consideration and Discussion 15.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU uses the affirmation to consider the importance of learning lessons from different experiences in life, as well as the ways in which those lessons are often set up.

Conquering Feelings of Defeat 14.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU is reminded of a past New York Fashion Week trauma, and how the affirmation of the day played out for them in their situation.

Even In This, I Am Worthy 13.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU reflects on a time in their life that revealed courage and commitment to the concept that they are worthy. They also share how certain adversities evinced the true nature of different people and relationships.

Use, Value and Potential 12.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU illustrates the concept of the word “good” in a ‘good day.’ They also share a note about how we can use the goodness of the day to build intimacy between ourselves and our desires.

Take Action Towards Positive Possibility 11.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU clears the air about a certain type of statement or affirmation that often seems unclear or misunderstood. They suggest that with a holistic perspective, we can embrace today’s affirmation (and similar statements) as an encouragement to take action in alignment with our desires and interests.

Whether Or Not I “Can” Is Not the Question. Am I Willing? 08.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU shares the importance of embracing a willingness to take action towards our desires in life.

Finding Yourself Full of Joy Is Only Going to Empower You 07.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU explores the utility of positive affirmations in situations where they might not feel so relevant or true, and how repetition encourages mindfulness when setting intentions. They also explore how stories of other people’s triumphs can help us to better navigate the challenges in our own lives.

You Are Stronger Than You’ll Ever Know 06.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU talks about the various qualities of strength, and how they help us navigate different experiences in life (especially challenging ones like grief and betrayal).

Discovering and Defining Beauty for Yourself 05.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU discusses the concept of beauty from a more holistic perspective, shares their experience and understanding of the term, and encourages others to see how beauty exists and can be embraced both in and around them.

It’s As Simple As Being Willing 04.09.2023

On this episode of Think on These Things, KIRU sheds light on their journey towards the launch of this podcast, as well as how they’ve navigated life and learned about the power of willingness in self-love.

Think on These Things (Trailer) 04.09.2023

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