• "That Old B*tch Self Doubt: How to Release Your Past & Prioritize a Meaningful Future" | Episode 044
    Nov 25 2024

    In this reflective and empowering episode, we dive deep into the subtle yet loud voice of self-doubt and how it impacts your relationships, mindset, and growth. Starting in our brand-new recording space, we explore the art of creating hope for the future and the wisdom behind Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching (Ep. 9). Along the way, we uncover insights about recognizing coincidences (shoutout to Dr. Joe Dispenza), embracing gratitude—even at Thanksgiving dinners—and reading signs from the universe.

    Key takeaways include:

    How to spot and shift negative self-talk, whether in your daily routines or during workouts.
    Why meaningful relationships are essential and how to evaluate friendships with honesty and love.
    The importance of releasing unhealthy dynamics and supporting others' creative ventures.
    A timely reminder: You can’t take on new opportunities while clinging to the past.
    And yes, we’ll discuss why ruling a country might actually be like cooking a small fish. 🐟

    From tackling self-doubt to navigating personal growth with grace, this episode is packed with relatable moments, ancient parables, and actionable advice to help you take things less personally and live with more intention. Plus, Lola sneezes (adorably), and we solve the mystery of whether house phones still exist!

    0:40 New recording space
    3:50 Creating hope for future episodes
    4:40 Book club LIVE!
    6:45 Verse 9 “Tao Te Ching” by Lao Tzu
    7:45 Noticing coincidences - Dr. Joe Dispenza
    8:50 Thanksgiving / Be grateful for your family / Don’t yell at your uncle
    10:00 Signs from The Universe
    11:46 Learning to not be hard on yourself
    13:20 Seeing progress keeps us going
    14:00 Negative Self Talk while running and working out
    16:10 This too shall pass
    18:50 That old bitch known as Self Doubt”
    20:20 Did you have an entirely bad day or a rough 10 minutes?
    21:57 Noticing negative self talk in the moment
    23:30 Resistance is loudest when you are following your passion
    25:30 The importance of meaningful relationships and connections
    27:15 The difficulty of honestly analyzing the relationships and friendships in your life
    29:07 Addiction plays a part in unhealthy dynamics with people in your life
    30:23 There’s no hard feelings in growing apart
    32:00 Having hard conversations is part of the deal on this podcast
    33:14 Making your circle smaller can be the best thing for you
    35:15 Discovering the driving forces in your life
    36:12 You’re lying to yourself about prioritizing your time
    38:23 “You have to release people with love”
    41:06 The importance of supporting your friends in their creative ventures
    42:01 Lola sneezes #adorable
    42:35 You can’t take on new and exciting opportunities while still clinging to the past
    43:10 House phones still exist?!? No way
    44:00 Solving the puzzle of what does and does not belong in your life
    45:10 How to respond a

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  • Cutting Out Mindless Scrolling, How to Deal with Making Mistakes, Comparison is the Thief of Joy | Episode 043
    Nov 18 2024

    In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of self-awareness, personal growth, and creative evolution, exploring themes that resonate with anyone navigating change or creative pursuits.

    We kick off by defining what this podcast truly represents and drawing inspiration from the likes of Rich Roll and other influential voices. Conversations center around embracing awareness and taking the necessary steps toward change, reflecting on JP’s “dharma,” and exploring abundance with a nod to Deepak Chopra.

    We challenge black-and-white thinking, tackle self-doubt, and discuss the importance of doing video content for the right reasons. The episode also touches on protocols for personal discipline, cringing at past work while owning growth, and staying grounded by comparing our journeys to no one else's.

    Humor lightens the episode with a bee-in-the-face moment and Jerry Seinfeld-esque callbacks. At the same time, we delve into deeper truths—why morals guide what we really want, the ongoing sacrifices in personal evolution, and how the universe often points us in the right direction when we start small.

    We explore the impact of consuming purposeful content, staying off our phones, and fostering non-alcohol-centric social experiences. JP shares a vulnerable moment of messing up, but it’s met with levity, reflection, and a commitment to growth.

    The episode wraps with shameless affiliate plugs, talk of a “Whoop” group, and a teaser for Will’s upcoming episode.

    Whether you’re here for the laughs, the life lessons, or both, this episode delivers a thoughtful and entertaining mix of insight and inspiration.



    0:33 episode 43
    2:30 uncut episodes
    3:20 defining the podcast
    4:00 rich roll
    4:40 episode 673
    5:20 awareness, taking steps
    6:20 JPs dharma
    7:00 abundance deep ask chopra
    8:00 doing video for the right reasons
    9:15 black and white thinking
    10:30 comparing your journey
    11:55 rewiring self doubt
    12:15 bee in jps face
    13:00 protocols with yourself
    13:55 cringing at our past work
    15:00 what I actually want to do / morals
    16:30 there’s always something more to give up
    17:10 pedaling poison
    18:30 the universe will show you what you’re supposed to be doing
    19:10 start w the small stuff
    19:40 i like being the belle of the ball
    20:25 creating a social exp that doesn’t revolve on alcohol
    20:50 Jerry Seinfeld from bee movie is back
    21:30 dealing w comparison
    23:11 consuming purposeful content
    23:25 getting off your phone
    27:39 break
    27:50 JP fucked up
    29:12 we’ll fix it in post
    30:05 the old me would’ve lost my shit
    31:30 we’re definitely recording
    31:50 I don’t wanna be mad all the time anymore
    32:30 cultivating awareness
    33:20 comment it’s ok that JP fucked up
    33:40 shameless plugging of affiliates
    34:40 whoop group
    35:00 preview of wills episode

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    36 mins
  • “We Got a Camera, Back on the Deck, Finding the Right Content” | Episode 042
    Nov 11 2024

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    26 mins
  • "Healing Your Inner Child, Breaking Generational Traumas, Shoutout to Jelly Roll" | Episode 041
    Nov 4 2024

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    56 mins
  • "Thank You Steven Pressfield, For Every Season, Little Habits Big Changes" | Episode 040
    Oct 28 2024

    We're 40 episodes into this "podcast" thing and we feel like we're just getting started. Thanks to anyone listening, whether you've been with us since day one or you're new to the "Who Thought We'd Be Here? bandwagon, we appreciate each and every one of you.

    In this episode, Steve and JP chat about how to create the life you want to manifest with affirmations, and how much of a difference maker it can be to set future goals for yourself. They discuss what it takes to maintain consistency in putting out content and podcasts, and how the creation of this podcast has changed their productivity and what it means to have a traditional job.

    JP gifts Steve with "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield, a book about pushing through creative blocks and fighting back against resistance in all facets of your professional and personal life. They also take a look at how far the podcast production has come in the last year, and what goals they would like to accomplish throughout the winter and into the renewal of next spring.

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    57 mins
  • "Podcast Pipe Dreams, WTWBH: The Movie, Surprise Surprise Sobriety" | Episode 039
    Oct 21 2024

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    38 mins
  • "Book Club, Religion, Self Applied Pressure" | Episode 038
    Oct 14 2024

    This episode is brought to you by:

    the fact that we want to keep podcasting and love doing this shit.

    Steve & JP (and Eleanor) are back again with a little bit shorter than usual episode on this crisp, autumn day. The fellas return to the roots of the podcast by bringing back their book exchange, with Steve gifting JP "The Book of Secrets" by Deepak Chopra, all about unlocking the hidden dimensions of your life and the deep personal potential of yourself. Steve touches on his reading habits and his love for the literature of Wayne Dyer. We're going to keep this tradition alive every couple of episodes, stay tuned for more recommendations, reviews, and let us know if you have recs of your own!

    They also get real about their views on religion, and how no belief system is perfect but that each one has it's own unique lessons to be learned from. JP even tells his favorite story from the Bible, "The Prodigal Son" with a different twist on how to be kind to both others and yourself.

    This is our 12th week in a row of releasing a new episode of "Who Thought We'd Be Here?" and we are really proud of the consistency and dedication that we have been putting into these episodes. We couldn't do this without the people who listen every single week, and we'd love to hear from those who appreciate the content that we are putting out. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and let us know what we can do in the comments to help you build a better self with our platform.

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    23 mins
  • "Pursuing Goals, Sobriety, Anxiety & Affirmations" | Episode 037 (Part 2)
    Oct 7 2024

    This episode is a follow up to Episode 037 (Part 1).

    The guys discuss how to make small habits make big changes over time, and how life isn't all sunshine and rainbows. They explain using your life experience to help make a big pivot in your life and that facing your demons is much healthier than avoiding them.

    Dwelling on the past isn't going to get you anywhere, so come along on this ride as we try to make better decisions in the present moment for a better tomorrow!

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    28 mins