Who Thought We'd Be Here?
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 by a passion to help others struggling with complex problems of their own and a desire to create a new narrative surrounding men's mental health in today's modern society, they created their first collaborative podcast "Who Thought We'd Be Here?" This podcast is all about exploring the boundless potential within ourselves, and to inspire each and every one of us to be fearless in our own unique human experience.
Their goal is to make mindfulness more accessible for folks all around the world, and express the genuine benefits of redesigning your life in a more thoughtful way.
We'd love for you to join us on this spiritual journey, as we try to shine a little light into what it really and truly means to be a good human in this Universe.
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A mental health podcast with two guys who never would have thought they'd be here podcasting. Hosted by Steven Aigner (@_itssteve__) & John Pugh (@jay_pugh).
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Who Thought We'd Be Here?
"Rayvin Rey on Overcoming Shame, Cultivating Self-Love, & Finding Your Authenticity" EP050 (Pt. 1)
"Rayvin Rey on Overcoming Shame, Cultivating Self-Love, & Finding Your Authenticity" EP050 (Pt. 1)
In this episode, we sit down with our longtime friend and inspiring guest, Rayvin Rey, to explore the transformative power of unlearning, self-love, and personal growth. Rayvin shares her journey of shifting her baseline from negativity to positivity, using daily meditation practices like mirror meditations, and breaking free from the shackles of perfectionism.
We dive into the importance of self-awareness in relationships—when to stop trying to change others and how character defines what we value most. Rayvin also opens up about rebuilding tough family relationships, handling shame, and navigating the ever-changing nature of life.
From tackling negative self-talk to finding authenticity and inspiring others to do the same, this episode is packed with heartfelt wisdom, practical advice, and powerful reflections. Whether you’re struggling with perfectionism, relationships, or self-doubt, Rayvin’s perspective will resonate deeply and inspire you to embrace yourself fully.
Tune in to hear about self-compassion, navigating shame’s impact on our view of money, and so much more! Don’t miss this uplifting and thought-provoking conversation.
2:50 – What was it like being friends with Steve and JP many years ago?
8:00 – Who is Rayvin Rey, and what is her path?
11:15 – The power of unlearning as you get older.
12:00 – Transforming your baseline from negative to positive.
16:00 – Cultivating awareness to catch yourself in the moment.
17:30 – Exploring mirror meditations and using meditation daily.
19:00 – Avoiding staleness by switching up your routine.
21:00 – Practicing self-love and accepting yourself for who you really are.
24:00 – Knowing that you are enough as you are.
25:00 – Tapping into your authenticity to inspire others.
30:00 – Recognizing self-awareness in your relationships and knowing when to stop trying to change others.
35:35 – How character shapes what you value in a relationship.
36:40 – Rebuilding tough relationships with your family.
39:00 – Avoiding stonewalling the people closest to you.
41:00 – Embracing change as the only constant in life.
52:00 – Dealing with rumination and practicing self-compassion.
54:30 – Handling negative self-talk with kindness and care.
57:00 – The daunting nature of perfectionism in all areas of life.
57:45 – “If I stop putting stuff out right now, people will only see the beginning.”
1:04:50 – Coming to terms with how you view shame.
1:19:00 – How shame changes our perspective on money.
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"Who Thought We'd Be Here?" is hosted by Steven Aigner and John Pugh.
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