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You and Aya
by The Human Experience
This podcast explores personal experiences post my father's 2017 passing, shedding light on the often unspoken Human Experience. Before his loss, I felt constrained by societal norms, but his passing freed me to embrace my truth. Created for You & I (Aya), it aims to navigate life's challenges, reminding you that you're not alone. We all endure intense emotions, yet share a journey of self-discovery. You have the power to transform your life, and I'm here to guide you, challenge you, and break free from false beliefs. Welcome to You & Aya (The Human Experience). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aya-k48/support
Episodes
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Hank and Aya
Hank Ball and I talk about finding his way into the creative world and the experiences that shaped his passion for production. Hank reflects on his love of learning, trying new things, and continuing to grow through every creative opportunity that comes his way. It's a conversation about…
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Jen, Terry and Aya
I sat down with Jen and Terry Lage, the owners of Carbon Coffee Lounge, to talk about the story behind the space they’ve created. We explore what inspired them to open Carbon, what community truly means to them, and how a coffee shop can become a place for connection, creativity, and belonging.…
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Catelyn and Aya
Behind every professor is a person with a story. Dr. Catelyn Bridges joins me for a thoughtful conversation about navigating academia as a Black woman. We talk about identity, belonging, mentorship, resilience, and the moments that shape us long before they appear on a résumé. Together, we…
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Ron and Aya
How did humans become who we are today—and where are we going next? In this episode, I sit down with Ron Briel to explore the story of humanity, from our earliest ancestors to the future of our species, through a conversation about evolution, cognition, cooperation, and the choices that may shape...
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Raymonn and Aya
Some of the most powerful conversations aren't about changing your circumstances, they're about changing the conversation happening inside your own mind.In this episode, I sit down with Raymonn Adams to explore the incredible power of positivity and the words we choose to speak over ourselves. We...
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Jim and Aya
Have you ever wondered who is really observing your thoughts? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Jim Walker for a conversation about meditation, consciousness, grief, and what it means to become more aware of ourselves. We explore the observer's effect—not just in science, but in our...
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Mike and Aya
Grief is something we all experience, yet so many of us struggle to talk about it. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Murphy for an honest conversation about loss, healing, and what it means to move forward without leaving the people we love behind. Together, we explore how grief changes us…
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Thaís and Aya
Academia is built on knowledge, but it’s also shaped by power. Who gets heard? Who gets overlooked? And how do power dynamics influence the way we work, lead, mentor, and belong? In this episode, Thaís and I have an open conversation about the realities of academia that aren’t always discussed.…
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Helen and Aya
Dr. Helen Fagan has spent her life helping others find their voice, lead with purpose, and navigate change with courage. In this episode, we talk about leadership, growth, self-discovery, and the lessons that shape us along the way. But more than anything, we talk about what it means to be human.
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Kevin and Aya
Kevin Oliver is a classically trained hand bookbinder and book restorer in Lincoln, Nebraska, who has worked professionally in the trade for more than thirty years. In this episode, we discuss his obsession with Moby-Dick, which began when he was in third grade and continues to this day. But why?...
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Jim and Aya
Jim and Aya take you on a journey through the love they share for The Human Experience. They are both passionate about self-discovery and believe that acknowledging the dissatisfaction within is key to the growth we seek; an update to our lives that leads to self-awareness, and from there to...
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Terrorist
In the season finale, I explore how one word terrorist can carry generations of prejudice, fear, and political manipulation. Through personal reflection and poetry, I confront the stereotypes placed on Middle Eastern and Muslim identities, and the damaging effects of propaganda, racism, and…
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Help Me With The Truth
In this spoken word piece, I reflect on the weight of survival, the burden of watching destruction from afar, and the urgency of speaking the truth. Inspired by my experiences as a Lebanese woman living away from home, I ask: what would you do when war, loss, and injustice define the reality of...
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A Fool I Am
“A Fool I Am” is one of the most difficult poems I’ve ever written. It’s a piece born from the grief of distance, the guilt of leaving, and the heartbreak of loving from afar. Each line carries the weight of separation from my family, the silence of unspoken pain, and the complex layers of love,...
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Captured By My Own Shadows
“Captured by My Own Shadows” steps into the depths of memory and belonging. I unravel the quiet ache of being far from home, the guilt of disconnection, and the love that lingers even across oceans. A simple moment, a name, a story—awakens a deeper truth: even as distance grows, the heart refuses...
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I Think I’m Stuck
In “I Think I'm Stuck,” I reflect on a memory of safety, warmth, and childhood innocence—moments that once felt eternal but now exist only in the past. Through poetry and personal storytelling, I explore the contrast between the peace I once knew and the loss and destruction that followed. It’s a...
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The Thought of You
This is a poem about obsession—but not just with a person. It’s about a place, a memory, a homeland. "The thought of you" unravels the quiet ache of loving something that feels like it’s slipping away. In this piece, I reflect on Lebanon—my Lebanon—and what it means to be far from home when home…
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I’m Not Well
“I’m Not Well” is a raw, evocative poem that delves into the struggle of concealing inner turmoil while carrying the emotional weight of global tragedy, personal loss, and fear. It explores the isolation and exhaustion that come with unspoken grief, offering a glimpse into the experience of not...
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I Find Myself on the Verge of Tears
"I Find Myself on the Verge of Tears” explores the agony of watching from afar as my home country is torn apart by war. This episode delves into themes of loss, numbness, and the profound impact of emotional expression. It also reflects on the art I create from pain and discomfort, challenging…
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Finale: Truth
Truth serves as a summary for all my chapters. It is a final chapter that demonstrates how we are all connected by consequences. So, make sure you are aware of our reality. Now... are you ready to fulfill your legacy? This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown…
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Awareness
Awareness is another chapter that might give you a glimpse of how sometimes all that You & I need is self-awareness to get closer to our legacy. This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown, Lincoln, Nebraska. https://thecoffeehouselnk.com/ Music by Grey Castro. Chapter...
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Dependent
Dependent is a chapter that pushes you a bit further into your legacy by demonstrating how dependent You & I can be as humans. Is full independence possible? Or should we simply be looking at being less dependent? This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown, Lincoln,...
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Expectation
Expectation is simply about what you might think you would expect the process of fulfilling your legacy might be. But in reality, should we expect anything to flower overnight? This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown, Lincoln, Nebraska.…
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Dated
Dated discusses how You & I need to update our dated selves when it comes to habits, ideas, thoughts, and stereotypes. I introduce the ARK technique to get you closer to how you might be able to achieve your update. This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown, Lincoln,...
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Molded
Molded is all about breaking the symbolic mold that society has put you in since birth. Are you aware of that? If not, maybe you will be after this chapter. This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown, Lincoln, Nebraska. https://thecoffeehouselnk.com/ Music by Grey...
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Disconnected
Disconnected goes deeper into social media usage. This chapter is a sample of the reality we live in—it showcase how the media is taking over, while You & I allow it to do so. This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown, Lincoln, Nebraska. https://thecoffeehouselnk.com/...
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Flaw
Flaw takes you on a brief journey about my thoughts on social media and how it is reshaping the way you perceive yourself and how it is pulling you away from your purpose. This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown, Lincoln, Nebraska. https://thecoffeehouselnk.com/…
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Redesign
Redesign gives you a brief insight on legacy fulfillment. Since legacy fulfillment sounds so grand to You & I we might think that it is unattainable. But all it is, is simply Redesigning your core-self. This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown, Lincoln, Nebraska....
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Dissatisfaction
Dissatisfaction takes you on a deeper journey of The Human Experience. In this chapter you come to realize that to fulfill your legacy, first you must acknowledge your dissatisfactions. This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown, Lincoln, Nebraska....
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Pilot: Unfold
Unfold is a preface for You and Aya (The Human Experience). The purpose of this chapter is to demonstrate how the idea came about and what truly ignited my search for the shared Human Experience. This episode was sponsored by The Coffee House on P street in downtown, Lincoln, Nebraska....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast explores personal experiences post my father's 2017 passing, shedding light on the often unspoken Human Experience. Before his loss, I felt constrained by societal norms, but his passing freed me to embrace my truth. Created for You & I (Aya), it aims to navigate life's challenges, reminding you that you're not alone. We all endure intense emotions, yet share a journey of self-discovery. You have the power to transform your life, and I'm here to guide you, challenge you, and break free from false beliefs. Welcome to You & Aya (The Human Experience). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aya-k48/support
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This podcast explores personal experiences post my father's 2017 passing, shedding light on the often unspoken Human Experience. Before his loss, I felt constrained by societal norms, but his passing freed me to embrace my truth. Created for You & I (Aya), it aims to navigate life's challenges,...
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