Birthday Episode: 12 Life Lessons I’ve Learne...

Jay sits down with singer-songwriter Noah Kahan to break down the pressure that comes after “making it” - the imposter syndrome, the constant comparison, and the fear of losing it all. Noah shares how music became his escape from anxiety growing up, what it felt like to finally l ...  Show more

Today, Jay shares how, before we even get out of bed, our minds are already filled with worries, quiet anxieties, and thoughts we didn’t choose. Instead of intentionally creating our day, most of us unknowingly inherit stress from yesterday. Drawing on both modern neuroscience an ...  Show more

The end of the year is always a good time to reflect on our growth and the things we are learning while we are here on earth. Most of us think we know the way things should go, but life is always giving us the exact lessons we need. Everything happens FOR us, and I think it's alw ...  Show more

Have you ever had one of those years where life seems to punch you in the face?

Where one thing after another knocks you down, over and over, until you start to feel like you are never getting back up.

Well, that was this past year for me.

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Annual mile markers, like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays prompt us to reflect on the past year. The act of reflection helps us to cultivate appreciation and enjoyment from our past experiences, but doing it in thoughtful ways is actually a really effective way we can work ...  Show more

Hindsight is a powerful teacher. Have you ever wondered what advice you’d give your younger self? In this week's episode of the Mona-Vated Podcast, I share the critical life lessons learned during my twenties and thirties. I share personal tips and insights I learned from past ex ...  Show more