Steven Aigner and John Pugh
Who Thought We'd Be Here?
"Who Thought We'd Be Here" is a podcast about changing your mind, redefining the stigma around mental health, and living a vulnerable and productive lifestyle. Both seeking answers from the Universe as they turned 30, co-hosts and longtime pals Steven Aigner and John Pugh found themselves improving in ways their younger and much more wild selves could have never seen coming. They began conquering and healing their past selves with unfamiliar mindfulness tools like meditation, yoga, breath-work, journaling, reading transformative books, and experimenting with mind expanding remedies. Ignited...
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Steven Aigner and John Pugh
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Feb 23, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 015 "Year End Recap 2023" 21.12.2023 46:06
We think we speak for everyone when we say that 2023 has been a wild and eventful year. In this episode, Steve and JP discuss some of their favorite things and moments from the past year. They keep it light with some of their favorite books, entertaining movies, and memorable podcasts that have captivated them over the last 12 months. They also dig deeper into what made this year different for...
Episode 014 (Part 2) "Getting Vulnerable with JP" 14.12.2023 34:38
We heard that you folks love these episodes where we give some background to how we got here, so here's another one. In this episode, JP and Steve flip the script from their sit down in Episode 011. This time around, JP steps into the hot seat for an in-depth conversation with Steve about his past, present, and future. JP looks back on his life and gets deep about growing up in a religious...
Episode 014 (Part 1) "Getting Vulnerable with JP" 07.12.2023 55:23
We heard that you folks love these episodes where we give some background to how we got here, so here's another one. In this episode, JP and Steve flip the script from their sit down in Episode 011. This time around, JP steps into the hot seat for an in-depth conversation with Steve about his past, present, and future. JP looks back on his life and gets deep about growing up in a religious...
Episode 013 "w/Jose Cruz Uncut" 28.11.2023 1:35:55
Hey, how are ya! We're back with another guest. This time we have Jose Cruz (@_therealmozo) join us to talk about all things mental health. Jose is a mental health advocate from Brooklyn, NY. In 2020 he started a journey to bring awareness to mental health, and break the stigma around it. In this episode you'll learn about Jose's journey, his approach to the topic, how he spreads aw...
Episode 012 "TL2Q" 21.11.2023 59:16
The fellas are back with Episode 012, and they are "Too Legit 2 Quit" in this here episode. This episode features a couple changes to the show, as this is their first episode recorded with brand new equipment, an entirely different location, and with the brand new addition to the team, our behind the scenes producer Nick. Steve and JP get curious about mentally outgrowing people and pla...
Episode 011 (Part 2) "A Year of Reflection with Steve" 14.11.2023 37:18
(PART TWO) This one’s a bit different folks. Todays episode was recorded on October 26th 2023, a year to the day after Steve started his spiritual journey. In this week’s episode Steve describes what this year has been like. We dive into the mindset he was in prior to beginning his journey, the bumps along the way, and the experiences he’s had since he started. It’s a deep and challenging conversa...
Episode 011 Part 1 "A Year of Reflection with Steve" 07.11.2023 50:11
This one’s a bit different folks. Todays episode was recorded on October 26th 2023, a year to the day after Steve started his spiritual journey. In this week’s episode Steve describes what this year has been like. We dive into the mindset he was in prior to beginning his journey, the bumps along the way, and the experiences he’s had since he started. It’s a deep and challenging conversation that S...
Episode 010 "Don't Put Yourself In A Box" 31.10.2023 1:04:42
The boys are back with their 10th episode! Todays topic, Putting yourself in a box. The guys break down what it means to group yourself into certain categories or stereotypes, why we feel that once we’re in a certain “group” that we think that’s all we can be. There’s endless possibilities and opportunities out there, Steve and John talk about the experiences they’ve had with being labeled as a ce...
Episode 009 "World Mental Health Day" 24.10.2023 48:07
Things get off the rails in episode 009 as the fellas sit down for a wild conversation on "World Mental Health Day." The guys discuss why you should make it a point to always check in on your friends, dealing with anger, and what runs through your mind when you're doing something difficult. They also touch on controversial issues like how Saturday is always pizza night, and if you...
Episode 008 "Will Buk" 18.10.2023 1:37:38
It's Episode 008, and the guys have their first guest on the show!! He's a yoga instructor, martial arts enthusiast, podcaster, and all around good guy, this week Steven and JP are joined by their longtime friend Will Buk, also known as The Gangster Yogi. The conversation leads them down the path of finding your purpose, mindfulness, addiction, and being content with where you're a...
Episode 007 “Catching Up & Gratitude” 06.10.2023 1:10:17
The boys are back, after JP’s recent trip to Canada. They talk about the trip, and what he learned which segued into a conversation about gratitude. How positive thinking, and taking a moment when things are spiraling to think about what you can be grateful for and how to channel that feeling. Join our exclusive community on GROUPED where you can find uncut episodes, messaging with your hosts, an...
Episode 006 "The Most Grown Up Thing We've Ever Done" 29.09.2023 52:25
"Some people might say that at 30 years old, starting a podcast is childish, But for us, this is the most grown up thing we've ever done!" In episode 006, the guys talk about what it means to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally; and that growth is never done. They also dive deep into figuring out the right career path, how you never know when the right opportunity might kno...
Episode 005 "Doing Hard Things" 10.09.2023 57:50
In Episode 005, Steve and JP are back discussing what it means to challenge yourself and the ways you can train both your mind and body to face stress head on. Along the way we talk about how you can't make excuses for the things that are in your control, pacing yourself when you set realistic goals, and the ability to see the change in your future self before you see physical results. As a...
Episode 004 "With A "Plan"" 27.08.2023 1:20:25
The guys are back with a more well rounded episode this time. Structure and a plan make this a lot easier. A conversation about detachment and letting go leads to the subject of pressure and what it feels like to put yourself out there. They find out a little bit more about themselves as the conversation flows from comparison to social media to how expectations can map your reality. In an effort...
Episode 003 "Eating humble pie" 24.08.2023 50:00
In episode 003 the guys find out this isn't as easy as they think. A few stumbles and some self doubt, yet in the end we decided we're just going to ride it out and see what the conversation turns into. Join our exclusive community on GROUPED where you can find uncut episodes, messaging with your hosts, and early access to promotions https://app.grouped.com/whothoughtwedbeherepod Join Wh...
Episode 002 “by the pool” 16.08.2023 1:02:26
A mental health podcast from two guys would have never thought they’d be here podcasting. Hosted by Steve and JP. Join our exclusive community on GROUPED where you can find uncut episodes, messaging with your hosts, and early access to promotions https://app.grouped.com/whothoughtwedbeherepod Join Whoop with our promotional code and get your first month free! https://join.whoop.com/us/en/Whothoug...
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