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?
"New Levels, New Devils – Why Consistency & Accountability Still Matter To Us" | EP056
In this episode, we reflect on the challenge of maintaining consistency and accountability in both the podcast and everyday life. We share our experience in a sensory deprivation tank in preparation for an upcoming episode, while we discuss the importance of movement, yoga, and staying active—especially as Steve sets his goal to be in top shape before the baby arrives.
We dive into the mental struggles of content creation, the discipline of journaling, and insights from The Daily Stoic and The Celestine Prophecy. The conversation turns to therapy, the power of men opening up about their emotions, and how understanding control dramas can reshape relationships.
From the necessity of breathwork and mindfulness to battling rumination and self-doubt, we explore the reality that growth never truly ends—"new levels, new devils." We also touch on the idea that moving to a new place won’t fix your problems if you bring the same mindset with you. And in a lighter moment, Eleanor gets cast as the perfect tea kettle for Beauty and the Beast.
Finally, we discuss addiction beyond substances, the importance of steadiness in the face of anger, and remind you (and ourselves) to get your shit together—@Whoop, we’re looking at you.
0:00 trying to regain consistency and accountability in the podcast
1:00 sensory deprivation tank experience for upcoming Kelta podcast
5:00 what it feels like to be 056 episodes in
8:00 the importance of movement, and the accountability of going to yoga
10:30 Steve wants to be jacked by the time the baby comes
12:00 Josh Brolin on the Daily Stoic and finding 5 minutes in the morning for the basics like journaling
14:00 the struggle of wanting to make content and the work that goes into it
15:30 Reading “The Celestine Prophecy”, control dramas, and “The Body Keeps the Score”
16:30 trying to figure out therapy and the power of men talking about therapy and their feelings
26:00 being flexible in your habits and flowing through your routine
32:00 Using tools like breath work instead of wallowing
34:00 “sometimes the hardest thing to do is just doing what you’re supposed to do”
37:00 avoiding rumination by pausing and being present
39:40 “new levels, new devils”
42:30 the battles never end, they just get a little easier
45:00 you could move to another city, but you’re still bring you with you
50:00 Eleanor would make a good tea kettle in the beauty and the beast
51:30 the importance of steadiness and being calm in the face of anger
53:00 addiction isn’t just drugs and alcohol
55:00 Get your shit together @whoop
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