On to the Next Quarter

Shweta Loomba

Navigating young adulthood is a rollercoaster of an experience. We all begin pursuing different walks of life, but feel lost about our path and purpose. My name is Shweta Loomba and in this podcast I want to take you along the journey of individuals who are CURRENTLY in pursuit of their passion. Join me along with other inspiring individuals as we navigate this next quarter of our life. Together we can take risks, grow from our failures, celebrate our successes, build a community and inspire others while living our purpose. But most importantly we will learn to enjoy the process of our self-discovery. Because after all, life is all about the journey!

  1. 3d ago

    Phones stole our attention away from the MAGIC of life! | Ben Krechevsky

    When was the last time you were truly bored? Fully present? Or felt that childlike sense of wonder and magic in your everyday life? In this episode, I sit down with Ben Krechevsky, Certified Professional Life Coach and Founder of Purpose Over Pixels, to explore why our relationship with our phones goes so much deeper than screen time. We talk about why willpower alone doesn’t work, how our phones have become a tool for avoiding discomfort, and the surprising connection between our digital habits and our self-trust, self-esteem, relationships, creativity, and sense of purpose. Ben also shares how he reduced his own screen time to around 90 minutes a day, why boredom can actually lead to clarity and creativity, and the systems we can build to create a healthier relationship with technology, without having to abandon it altogether. But ultimately, this conversation is about something bigger: Are we actually living our lives? Or are we spending so much time consuming other people’s that we’re missing our own? Because maybe the magic of life never disappeared. Maybe we just stopped paying attention to it.

  2. Sep 17

    What If Your “Side Quests” Are Actually Your Path to Success! | Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy

    What if the things you think are distracting you from your path are actually helping you find it? Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy is a data scientist, professor, stand-up comedian, and circus performer and her life challenges the idea that success requires us to choose just one thing. In this conversation, we talk about why there may be no such thing as a “wasted” side quest, how experimenting with different interests gives us data about who we are, and why the pressure to be practical, focused, and easily defined can keep us from discovering what actually makes us come alive. Andrea shares how circus made her a better professor, why being “bad at math” doesn't mean you're not a math person, what the data actually tells us about happiness, and why some of the most important information we have about what to do with our lives can't come from AI...it has to come from within us. Maybe you don't need to have your entire life figured out. Maybe you just need to follow what catches your attention, run the experiment, and see what you learn.

  3. Aug 20

    Neuroscientist Explains Why We All See the World Differently | Dr. Pascal Wallisch

    What if the reality you’re experiencing isn’t actually reality, but your brain’s best guess of what reality is? In this episode of On to the Next Quarter, I sit down with neuroscientist and NYU professor Dr. Pascal Wallisch to explore why two people can experience the exact same thing and walk away with completely different realities. Pascal’s research on the viral 2015 phenomenon “The Dress”,  which some saw as blue and black while others swore was white and gold, offers a fascinating window into how our brains construct the world around us. But we go far beyond the dress. We explore how music shapes memory and emotion, what depression can reveal about the brain, and why understanding perception might help us disagree without being disagreeable. We also dive into AI, smartphones, the future of learning, and why Pascal believes in-person connection may be poised for a comeback. And eventually, we arrive at some of the bigger questions: Have we lost our sense of purpose? Why are so many young people asking, “What should I do with my life?” And do we need adversity to achieve greatness? Because perhaps one of the most important things neuroscience can teach us is this: You don’t experience the world exactly as it is. You experience your brain’s reconstruction of it.

  4. Jul 27

    What Dying Patients Teach Us About Living | Dr. Kathy Zhang

    At the end of life, people don't regret what they achieved, they regret how deeply they connected. In this episode of On to the Next Quarter, I sit down with Dr. Kathy Zhang, a palliative care physician and certified hypnotist, for a conversation about grief, purpose, death, and what it truly means to live a meaningful life. After spending years caring for patients at the end of life, Dr. Kathy has witnessed the rawest moments of the human experience. Together, we explore why the deepest regrets are rarely about success or achievement, but about the relationships we nurtured, the love we allowed ourselves to receive, and the conversations we were too afraid to have. We also dive into: - Why Dr. Kathy chose a career in palliative care - What dying patients have taught her about living - How grief can transform us instead of breaking us - Why spiritual practices often help people find peace at the end of life - What hypnosis really is and how it helps access the unconscious mind - How to support someone navigating grief without trying to "fix" them - The importance of having difficult conversations before it's too late To close the episode, Dr. Kathy guides me through a live hypnosis session, offering a firsthand look at how this practice can help us reconnect with ourselves on a deeper level. Whether you're navigating loss, searching for your purpose, or simply wondering how to live with fewer regrets, I hope this conversation reminds you that the quality of our lives is often measured by the depth of our connections.

  5. Jul 9

    Daniel Robinson: Creating Change One Slice At A Time!

    Daniel Robinson aka the Pie Ninja has transformed his life and the life of others by merging together his passion for pizza with his purpose of serving his community.  Daniel is the owner of Banging Pies Pizza and the Co-founder of the Candid Podcast and Dough Bros Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose proceeds are given to under-served communities. In this conversation Daniel shows us that you can completely transform your life no matter what situation you are in. He realized that being  behind bars is not the place where he can be the best version of himself or of service to others. Throughout this conversation we explore what purpose means to him and how your can use your passions and transform that to your purpose.

  6. Jun 11

    "The Labs Look Normal." Then why are women still suffering? | Sarah Musleh

    In this episode of On to the Next Quarter, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Musleh, endocrinologist and co-founder of Anzara Health, to explore why so many women are being told "everything looks normal" while feeling anything, but normal. We dive into the realities of hormones, metabolism, perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, thyroid health, weight gain, and the growing disconnect many women experience with their bodies. Dr. Sarah shares what she's seeing firsthand in her practice, why so many symptoms are overlooked or misdiagnosed, and what every woman should know about advocating for their health. But this conversation goes beyond medicine. We talk about modern life, chronic stress, prevention, the importance of feeling truly heard by your healthcare provider, and what it means to take a more holistic approach to health and healing.  Whether you're navigating hormonal changes, struggling to understand symptoms that don't seem to have answers, or simply want to better understand your body, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we discuss: - Why so many women are told "everything looks normal" - Perimenopause and menopause myths - Hormones, metabolism, and weight gain - The impact of stress, sleep, and lifestyle on hormones - What holistic women's healthcare actually looks like - How to become a better advocate for your own health

  7. May 22

    Zina Wilde: “Success came when I was in my JOY, not my suffering!”

    Today’s conversation is with actress, writer, and producer Zina Wilde, who is known for her work on Billions and 80 for Brady. We spoke about what it really feels like to chase a dream for decades: moving to New York alone at 17 from Greece, navigating rejection in the film industry, redefining success, burnout, creativity, loneliness, community, and learning how to find joy again. This conversation felt less like an interview and more like an honest reflection on ambition, identity, and the pressure so many of us feel to “make it.” We also dive into:  the emotional reality of the acting industry  self-worth and rejection  why achievement doesn’t always equal fulfillment  healing through travel and nature  the importance of play, movement, and community  social media, authenticity, and creative pressure  learning to be kinder to yourself

  8. May 7

    I am terrified of feeling happy!

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Navigating young adulthood is a rollercoaster of an experience. We all begin pursuing different walks of life, but feel lost about our path and purpose. My name is Shweta Loomba and in this podcast I want to take you along the journey of individuals who are CURRENTLY in pursuit of their passion. Join me along with other inspiring individuals as we navigate this next quarter of our life. Together we can take risks, grow from our failures, celebrate our successes, build a community and inspire others while living our purpose. But most importantly we will learn to enjoy the process of our self-discovery. Because after all, life is all about the journey!

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  • Creator
    Shweta Loomba
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 On to the Next Quarter
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