The Truth About Self Improvement Habits... | #26

How to Deal With Uncertainty (Without Overthinking Everything) - Elizabeth Weingarten | #30

What if the questions keeping you up at night aren’t problems to solve — but invitations to grow? In this episode, Elizabeth Weingarten unpacks why humans crave certainty, how that craving can quietly lead us toward the wrong answers, and why some of life’s biggest questions around success, identity, and relationships, are not meant to be solved quickly. We explore the danger of constantly chasing certainty, the connection between anxiety and the future, and why discomfort comes from trying to force control over the uncontrollables. Whether you’re overwhelmed by big life decisions, anxious about the future, or struggling to define success for yourself, this episode offers a grounded and powerful way to stop fearing uncertainty — and start living your questions. Elizabeth Weingarten is a journalist and applied behavioral scientist who works at the intersection of science and storytelling. She has worked with outlets including CNN, Harvard Business Review, and Time, and has led research programs across the nation. She is the author of How to Fall in Love with Questions, a book about navigating uncertainty, meaning, and purpose in a world obsessed with quick answers. Elizabeth Socials: https://www.elizabethweingarten.com/ [https://www.elizabethweingarten.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-weingarten/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-weingarten/] https://timetravelforbeginners.substack.com/ [https://timetravelforbeginners.substack.com/] BOOK: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-fall-in-love-with-questions-elizabeth-weingarten/1146052523 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-fall-in-love-with-questions-elizabeth-weingarten/1146052523] Reach Out: https://www.instagram.com/rishikurada/ [https://www.instagram.com/rishikurada/] Intro Song Credits: Song: Cartoon, Jéja - On & On (feat. Daniel Levi) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/onandon [http://ncs.io/onandon] Watch: http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c [http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohNAtR5av4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohNAtR5av4] - Instrumental

How to Deal With Anxious Thoughts - Dr. Andrew Blackwood | #29

What if anxiety isn’t a flaw — but a misunderstood response to the way your mind imagines the future? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Blackwood breaks down what anxiety actually is, why your body reacts to thoughts as if they’re real, and how specific thought patterns quietly fuel overthinking, spirals, and self-doubt. We explore why anxiety can sometimes protect you — and when it starts to hijack your life. Dr. Blackwood introduces the ATI process (Awareness, Tolerance, Intention) and unpacks the most common anxiety-producing thought patterns. You’ll learn practical exit strategies for each pattern alongside how to calm your nervous system before changing your thoughts. Whether you struggle with overthinking, self-criticism, or feeling stuck in your own head, this episode offers a clear framework to understand why you feel anxious — and how to respond with clarity, compassion, and control. Dr. Andrew L. Blackwood Known as Coach Drew, is a mental health professional who has worked as a psychotherapist, family clinician, and marriage and family therapist. Drawing from both personal experience and professional practice, Dr. Blackwood helps people build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healthier inner lives. Coach Drew Socials: https://coachdrew.ca/ [https://coachdrew.ca/] https://www.instagram.com/coachdrewcan/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/coachdrewcan/?hl=en] BOOK 📚: The Art of a Genuine Apology https://www.amazon.com/Art-Genuine-Apology-significant-relationships/dp/1775054802 [https://www.amazon.com/Art-Genuine-Apology-significant-relationships/dp/1775054802] Reach Out: https://www.instagram.com/rishikurada/ [https://www.instagram.com/rishikurada/] Intro Song Credits: Song: Cartoon, Jéja - On & On (feat. Daniel Levi) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/onandon [http://ncs.io/onandon] Watch: http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c [http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohNAtR5av4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohNAtR5av4] - Instrumental

How To Become Financially Free In Your 20s Even If You’re Broke - Lillian Zhang | #28

What if your “money problem” isn’t laziness—but a short-term, TikTok-fuelled mindset quietly killing your long-term future? In this episode, Lillian breaks down the biggest Gen Z money myth: chasing quick wins instead of building a 5–10 year plan. We talk about why old-school boomer advice doesn’t fully fit today’s world (AI, meme coins, post-COVID jobs), and how to balance learning vs doing so your skills, internships, and network actually turn into future income. You’ll learn how to think about student loans, your first salary, big-ticket costs like rent and cars, and the difference between “luck” and real long-term investing. Lillian explains compounding in both money and habits, and why building a personal brand might be one of your most powerful financial moves. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or stuck, this episode gives you a simple roadmap to grow your skills, income, and confidence—without comparing your step one to someone else’s step 100. Lillian is a first-gen Asian American author, financial and career educator, media entrepreneur, and tech marketer based in San Francisco. As the author of The New Money Rules: The Gen Z Guide to Personal Finance, Lillian turns her lived experience—figuring out money, career, and wealth from scratch—into clear, actionable guidance for the next generation. Lillian Socials: https://www.instagram.com/bylillianzhang [https://www.instagram.com/bylillianzhang] http://tiktok.com/@lillianzhang_ [http://tiktok.com/@lillianzhang_] https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianzhang1/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillianzhang1/] http://youtube.com/lillianyt [http://youtube.com/lillianyt] GET THE BOOK 📖: https://lillianzhang.com/book [https://lillianzhang.com/book] Reach Out: https://www.instagram.com/rishikurada/ [https://www.instagram.com/rishikurada/] Intro Song Credits: Song: Cartoon, Jéja - On & On (feat. Daniel Levi) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/onandon [http://ncs.io/onandon] Watch: http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c [http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohNAtR5av4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohNAtR5av4] - Instrumental

How Porn Hijacks Your Mind (And How to Take It Back) - Sathiya Sam #27

What if quitting porn isn’t about willpower, but rewiring your brain? In this episode, coach and researcher Sathiya Sam breaks down how porn hijacks your mind like “digital cocaine,” why moderation fails, and the hidden withdrawal that keeps men stuck. We cover the real roots of addiction—emotional immaturity, trauma, and core beliefs—and the tools that actually work: journaling, inner-child work, and mirror therapy. You’ll learn how to track progress the right way, recover from setbacks without spiraling, and swap cheap dopamine for confidence, connection, and purpose. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, this episode gives you a clear path to reclaim your mind and identity—and break free for good. Sathiya Sam is a former university researcher turned pastor, now a leading coach, speaker, and author helping men break free from addiction. After overcoming his own 15-year porn addiction, he founded DeepClean™ and the Liberated Man programs—supporting over 10,000 men in reclaiming their purpose, marriages, and faith. He hosts The Man Within Podcast and is dedicated to helping men transform their inner world and live with integrity. Sathiya Socials: https://www.sathiyasam.com/ [https://www.sathiyasam.com/] https://www.instagram.com/sathiyamesam/ [https://www.instagram.com/sathiyamesam/] https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sathiya-sam-237120139 [https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sathiya-sam-237120139] Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Last-Relapse-Potential-Intimacy-Addiction/dp/1777831407 [https://www.amazon.com.au/Last-Relapse-Potential-Intimacy-Addiction/dp/1777831407] Reach Out: https://www.instagram.com/rishikurada/ [https://www.instagram.com/rishikurada/] Intro Song Credits: Song: Cartoon, Jéja - On & On (feat. Daniel Levi) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/onandon [http://ncs.io/onandon] Watch: http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c [http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohNAtR5av4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohNAtR5av4] - Instrumental href="https://www.vecteezy.com/free-videos/online [https://www.vecteezy.com/free-videos/online]" Online Stock Videos by Vecteezy

The Truth About Self Improvement Habits... | #26

I break down five of the most talked-about habits — waking up at 5AM, journaling, reading a book every week, digital detoxes, and quitting alcohol — and ask a straightforward question: do they actually work? No gurus. No buzzwords. Just honest thoughts on what really helps you grow. 0:00 Intro 1:39 Waking Up at 5 AM 9:20 Journaling 19:54 Reading Every Week 28:04 Digital Detoxes 33:36 No Alcohol Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5sAxaKJBGFCcvWSfBUGGm6?si=3ce7bf76affc4fb8 [https://open.spotify.com/show/5sAxaKJBGFCcvWSfBUGGm6?si=3ce7bf76affc4fb8] Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-mentality/id1776474114 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-mentality/id1776474114] Reach Out: https://www.instagram.com/rishikurada/ [https://www.instagram.com/rishikurada/] Intro Song Credits: Song: Cartoon, Jéja - On & On (feat. Daniel Levi) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/onandon [http://ncs.io/onandon] Watch: http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c [http://youtu.be/K4DyBUG242c] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohNAtR5av4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LohNAtR5av4] - Instrumental