The Pursuit of Happiness

nozkazemi

The Pursuit of Happiness is where Bravo chaos, big ambition, ADHD thinking, addiction recovery, reinvention, and real-life messiness collide. Noz breaks down reality TV fights, listener questions, and personal resets with honesty, humor, and zero pretending. It is cultural commentary with bite, vulnerability without the victim story, and growth conversations that feel as real as the drama we binge every week. If you love pop culture but crave something deeper, this podcast connects the dots between entertainment, ego, relationships, and self-mastery in real time.

  1. Sep 22

    ⭐️ Guess Who’s Back? Starting Over, School, ADHD, Faith & A Little Bravo

    🎙️ On this episode of “The Pursuit of Happiness” … (The Pursuit of Happiness Noz - Episode 71 - September 22, 2026) ⭐️ Guess Who’s Back? Starting Over, School, ADHD, Faith & A Little Bravo After almost four months away from the mic, I’m finally back. I didn’t plan on disappearing from the podcast for this long, but life changed; I needed a break, and honestly, I needed some time where I didn’t feel obligated to do anything. A lot has happened since my last episode. I went back to school, started studying computer science, got back into the gym, continued navigating life with ADHD without medication, strengthened my faith, expanded the content I’m creating, and started figuring out what I actually want this next chapter of my life to look like. And of course, it wouldn’t be The Pursuit of Happiness without a little Bravo. We get into: - Why I stepped away from the podcast and what the break taught me - Going back to school in my 40s and studying Computer Science - Living with ADHD without medication and learning that I don’t always need to be “on” - Why slowing down became one of the biggest lessons of my summer - Getting back into fitness without returning to the bodybuilding mentality - Finding routine, purpose and something new to work toward - Why happiness really is a pursuit, not a permanent destination - My plans for New York, Mexico and what I want my future to look like - What The Pursuit of Happiness will look like going forward - RHOC, Carmella and Danny’s breakup - Vicki Gunvalson’s return and why returning to reality TV might never feel like the first time - The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and the complicated reality of making a comeback - Why Atlanta, Orange County, Beverly Hills, New Jersey and New York helped shape the Housewives universe - Mary Cosby, RHOSLC and the kind of strength that can come from faith - Relationships, resentment, forgiveness, and finally allowing people to move on - Learning to stop constantly asking “what’s next?” and actually live in what is happening right now This episode isn’t about having everything figured out. It’s about realizing that sometimes you need to stop, disappear for a little while, regroup and figure out what actually matters to you. I’ve spent so much of my life wondering what’s next. What’s the next goal? The next move? The next accomplishment? The next thing that will make me happy? But happiness doesn’t work like that. It’s a pursuit. So this next chapter of The Pursuit of Happiness is going to look a little different. I’m coming back weekly to talk about life, personal growth, lessons I’m learning, advice, pop culture, Housewives and whatever else is worth having a real conversation about that week. The deep dives might look a little different, but the conversations aren’t going anywhere. 🎙️ Pursuers, it feels really good to be back. Watch The Podcast On: YouTube Follow On: Noz Kazemi - Personal Instagram  The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast - Instagram  ⁠⁠Noz Kazemi - Personal TikTok  ⁠⁠The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast on TikTok   Check Out: The Pursuit of Happiness | Website & Blog For everything about Bravo, The Real Housewives, My Life, Fitness & So Much More! ⁠Leave Me A Voicemail

  2. Jun 2

    Dear Noz: Sobriety, ADHD, Mexico, Happiness & The Truth About Starting Over

    🎙️ On this episode of “The Pursuit of Happiness” … (The Pursuit of Happiness Noz - Episode 70 - June 02, 2026) Dear Noz: Sobriety, ADHD, Mexico, Happiness & The Truth About Starting Over 🎙️ This week is a special Dear Noz: Get To Know Me edition. I answer listener questions about turning 40, sobriety, addiction, ADHD, moving to Mexico, starting over, and the lessons life keeps teaching me whether I'm ready for them or not. We get into: The biggest lessons my 40s have taught me so farWhy there are no shortcuts in life, fitness, business, or personal growthWhat people misunderstand most about addiction and recoveryHow body image struggles played a role in my addictionLiving with ADHD and learning to stop shrinking myself to fit inWhy I moved to Mexico and what the experience taught meThe truth about happiness and why it is always a pursuit, never a destinationStarting over in your 40s and going back to schoolWhy I created The Pursuit of Happiness podcastThe most vulnerable things I've shared publiclyWhich Bravo stars I relate to mostThe most underrated Housewives franchiseReality TV lessons that apply in real life This episode is about self-awareness, recovery, reinvention, and learning to embrace who you really are instead of who you think you're supposed to be. Because sometimes the biggest changes happen when you stop chasing shortcuts and finally trust your own path. 🎙️ If you've ever struggled with addiction, ADHD, self-worth, starting over, or finding happiness on your own terms, this episode is for you. Watch The Podcast On: YouTube Follow On: Noz Kazemi - Personal Instagram  The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast - Instagram  ⁠⁠Noz Kazemi - Personal TikTok  ⁠⁠The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast on TikTok   Check Out: The Pursuit of Happiness | Website & Blog for everything about Bravo, The Real Housewives, My Life, Fitness & So Much More! ⁠Leave Me A Voicemail

  3. May 29

    K. Michelle's Plot Accusations, Kelli vs Porsha & RHORI Trivia Night Disaster

    🎙️ On this episode of “The Pursuit of Happiness” … (The Pursuit of Happiness Noz - Episode 69 - May 29, 2026) Bravo Bravo F***ing Bravo! - K. Michelle's Plot Accusations, Kelli vs Porsha & RHORI Trivia Night Disaster ⭐️ 🎙️ This week, we're breaking down the latest chaos from The Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and let's just say, some friendships may not survive the season. On Atlanta, K. Michelle continues pushing her claims about a supposed plot involving Porsha, Drew and Phaedra, while Kelli and Porsha's feud explodes into one of the most heated moments of the season. Meanwhile, Shamea's role in the drama becomes harder to ignore, and I share why I'm starting to see certain friendships very differently. Then we head over to Rhode Island, where Rosie and Kelsey's feud reaches a new level after their "Slam Pig" showdown, Alicia and Liz continue battling over the homeless comment, and Rulla keeps directing her anger at everyone except the person who may deserve it most. We get into: K. Michelle's plot and scheme accusations against Porsha, Drew and PhaedraWhy I don't believe there was ever a real setupKelli and Porsha's explosive confrontationShamea's complicated position in the group and why it keeps raising questionsRosie's fallout with Kelsey and the aftermath of the "Slam Pig" dramaWhy some Housewives are great at creating conflict but struggle with resolutionAlicia and Liz's disagreement over the homeless comment and why both sides feel unheardRulla, Brian, Jo’Ellen, and why accountability keeps getting directed at the wrong peopleThe friendships that may be reaching a breaking point on RHORI This episode is about loyalty, accountability, friendship dynamics, emotional blind spots, and what happens when people stop addressing the real issue and start blaming everyone around them. Because it was never just about the show. 🎙️ If you've ever watched a friendship fall apart, felt misunderstood, or seen someone direct their anger at the wrong person, this episode will hit. Watch The Podcast On: YouTube Follow On: Noz Kazemi - Personal Instagram  The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast - Instagram  ⁠⁠Noz Kazemi - Personal TikTok  ⁠⁠The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast on TikTok   Check Out: The Pursuit of Happiness | Website & Blog for everything about Bravo, The Real Housewives, My Life, Fitness & So Much More! ⁠Leave Me A Voicemail

  4. May 27

    Danny’s Drinking, Kyle & Amanda Split, Summer House & The Valley Breakdown

    🎙️ On this episode of “The Pursuit of Happiness” … (The Pursuit of Happiness Noz - Episode 68 - May 26, 2026) Bravo Bravo F***ing Bravo! - Danny’s Drinking, Kyle & Amanda Split, Summer House & The Valley Breakdown ⭐ 🎙️ We break down The Valley, Summer House, and In The City, and honestly, the biggest lesson might be this, the cameras always catch the truth. Danny and Nia's relationship is getting harder to ignore, Lala finally calls out behaviour that made everyone uncomfortable, and the question becomes whether people are protecting privacy or hiding something completely different. Then we get into Summer House fallout, Amanda and Kyle reaching their breaking point, Lindsay finally getting the closure she's been holding onto for years, and why relationships often become habits long before they become partnerships. We get into: Lala stepping in with Danny and why "triggered" wasn't really the issueDanny's drinking, accountability, and whether people around him are enabling behaviorThe difference between privacy and hiding thingsWhy reality TV always exposes the cracks eventuallyKyle and Amanda's emotional separation and why some relationships become survival modeLindsay finally confronting Carl and asking for the closure she never gotMixed signals, situationships, and why West and Ciara still feel unfinishedWhy some people stay checked out long before they physically leave This episode is about relationships, accountability, self-awareness, and why pretending everything is perfect usually falls apart eventually. Because it was never just about the show. 🎙️ If you've ever ignored red flags, stayed too long, needed closure, or watched a relationship slowly change over time, this episode will hit. Watch The Podcast On: YouTube Follow On: Noz Kazemi - Personal Instagram  The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast - Instagram  ⁠⁠Noz Kazemi - Personal TikTok  ⁠⁠The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast on TikTok   Check Out: The Pursuit of Happiness | Website & Blog for everything about Bravo, The Real Housewives, My Life, Fitness & So Much More! ⁠Leave Me A Voicemail

  5. May 21

    RHOA Gets Dirty, RHORI Explodes & Is Shamea the Common Denominator?

    🎙️ On this episode of “The Pursuit of Happiness” … (The Pursuit of Happiness Noz - Episode 67 - May 20, 2026) Bravo Bravo F***ing Bravo! - RHOA Gets Dirty, RHORI Explodes & Is Shamea the Common Denominator? Atlanta and Rhode Island are giving exactly what we've been missing lately, old school Housewives drama, confusion, shifting alliances and complete chaos. We break down whether K. Michelle is struggling with Housewives dynamics, why all roads somehow seem to lead back to Shamia, and how a rumour from years ago may have completely changed the way certain moments were interpreted. Over in Rhode Island, Rosie and Kelsey go from making peace to total disaster, and Brian continues giving everyone reasons to side-eye him. We get into: ✨ K. Michelle feeling unsafe and questioning the group dynamic✨ Porsha's "Platinum Puss" story and the dinner chaos✨ Why Shamea somehow keeps ending up in the middle of everything✨ Drew, Porsha and shifting friendships within Atlanta✨ “Vagina Smell” Gate and whether K. Michelle was triggered or onto something✨ Rosie and Kelsey going from peace to war in Rhode Island✨ Brian's suspicious disappearing act and awkward "work call"✨ Relationship dynamics, resentment and reading between the lines✨ Why Atlanta feels like it's finally giving us old school Housewives energy again 🎙️ Because it's never just about the show. It's always about the friendships, relationships and psychology behind it all. Watch The Podcast On: YouTube Follow On: Noz Kazemi - Personal Instagram  The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast - Instagram  ⁠⁠Noz Kazemi - Personal TikTok  ⁠⁠The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast on TikTok   Check Out: The Pursuit of Happiness | Website & Blog for everything about Bravo, The Real Housewives, My Life, Fitness & So Much More! ⁠Leave Me A Voicemail

  6. May 16

    Danny’s Drinking Problem, Michelle’s Double Standards & Kyle Losing Control

    🎙️ On this episode of “The Pursuit of Happiness” … (The Pursuit of Happiness Noz - Episode 66 - May 16, 2026) Bravo Bravo F***ing Bravo! - Danny’s Drinking Problem, Michelle’s Double Standards & Kyle Losing Control We break down The Valley and Summer House, and honestly, both shows are starting to feel a lot darker than usual. From Danny’s drinking becoming impossible to ignore, to Michelle’s contradictions with Lacy, to Kyle completely losing control in Summer House, the cracks are getting bigger and nobody can hide behind “perfect” anymore. Because like I always say, it’s never just about the show. It’s about postpartum, emotional accountability, addiction, control, conflict resolution, and what happens when people keep pretending everything is fine. We get into: Danny secretly drinking and why his behaviour finally confirms what everyone suspectedWhy Nia and Danny’s relationship is starting to feel uncomfortable to watchKristen’s postpartum anxiety, self-sabotage, and how motherhood changes relationshipsMichelle vs Lacy, stepmom boundaries, jealousy, and why private conversations matter more than public fightsWhy Brittany didn’t “cause” the fight, she just moved the truth forwardKyle vs Amanda and why Summer House keeps exposing the cracks in their marriageWhy Kyle’s anger wasn’t really about Amanda, it was much deeper than thatCarl, West, and the men finally calling out behaviour that crossed the lineWhy some relationships survive conflict and others just survive avoidance Sometimes the biggest red flag isn’t the fight. It’s how long people spend pretending there isn’t one. 🎙️ If you’ve ever dealt with postpartum struggles, emotional burnout, relationship cracks, or watching someone self-destruct while everyone pretends not to notice, this episode will hit. Watch The Podcast On: YouTube Follow On: Noz Kazemi - Personal Instagram  The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast - Instagram  ⁠⁠Noz Kazemi - Personal TikTok  ⁠⁠The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast on TikTok   Check Out: The Pursuit of Happiness | Website & Blog for everything about Bravo, The Real Housewives, My Life, Fitness & So Much More! ⁠Leave Me A Voicemail

  7. May 13

    Dear Noz: Confidence, Closure, Bravo Chaos & Hard Truths

    🎙️ On this episode of “The Pursuit of Happiness” … (The Pursuit of Happiness Noz - Episode 65 - May 13, 2026) Dear Noz: Confidence, Closure, Bravo Chaos & Hard Truths We get into real-life questions about confidence, closure, cutting people off, outgrowing friendships, family dynamics, and knowing when it’s finally time to walk away. Then we shift into Housewives chaos with Beverly Hills, New Jersey, Orange County, Salt Lake City, and all the hot takes people keep asking me for. From being labelled arrogant when you’re actually just confident to realizing that closure is something you create for yourself, to the truth about friendships that no longer fit your life, this episode gets personal. And yes… we also talk Housewives. We get into: Confidence vs arrogance and why people project their own insecuritiesWhy closure usually has to come from you, not the other personWhen forgiveness makes sense and when walking away is the better moveOutgrowing friendships and why that isn’t selfishWhy Beverly Hills feels like it lost some of its magicLisa Rinna, villain or reality TV genius?Team Teresa or Team Melissa, and why Jersey fans are still so emotionally investedWhy Monica Garcia absolutely needs to come back to Salt Lake CityMy honest thoughts on Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow, Danielle Staub, and more This episode is mindset, self-awareness, emotional accountability, and Bravo chaos all in one. Because it’s never really just about the shows. Sometimes reality TV just helps us understand real life better. Watch The Podcast On: YouTube Follow On: Noz Kazemi - Personal Instagram  The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast - Instagram  ⁠⁠Noz Kazemi - Personal TikTok  ⁠⁠The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast on TikTok   Check Out: The Pursuit of Happiness | Website & Blog for everything about Bravo, The Real Housewives, My Life, Fitness & So Much More! ⁠Leave Me A Voicemail

  8. May 12

    RHOA Explodes, RHORI Gets Dark & Why Beverly Hills Missed the Mark

    🎙️ On this episode of “The Pursuit of Happiness” … (The Pursuit of Happiness Noz - Episode 64 - May 12, 2026) Bravo Bravo F***ing Bravo! - RHOA Explodes, RHORI Gets Dark & Why Beverly Hills Missed the Mark We break down the latest chaos from Real Housewives of Atlanta, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and the Beverly Hills reunion fallout, and honestly, none of it is really just about reality TV. From Pinky and Angela clashing over money, loyalty, and bruised egos, to Brian’s cheating rumours getting harder to deny in Rhode Island, and Dorit completely missing the mark at the Beverly Hills reunion, this episode gets into the emotional psychology behind all of it. We get into: Pinky vs Angela and why “aggressive” vs “curt” matters more than people realizeWhy Shamea and Kelly are giving spoiled energy this season on RHOACynthia Bailey is handling conflict the right way, while everyone else creates chaosBrian, the mistress, the video evidence, and why Rulla keeps ignoring the obviousKelsey, Rosie, Jo’Ellen, and how childhood trauma shapes adult relationshipsDorit’s reunion behaviour, financial pressure, and why hurt people burn bridgesWhy reality TV always exposes what people try hardest to hideThis episode goes deeper than Bravo gossip. It’s about intuition, emotional triggers, mother wounds, denial, friendship dynamics, and what happens when people keep defending situations that are clearly breaking them. Sometimes the biggest red flag is the one everyone sees except you. 🎙️ If you’ve ever ignored your gut, defended the wrong person, struggled with family wounds, or watched someone destroy their own peace trying to protect the wrong person, this episode will hit. Watch The Podcast On: YouTube Follow On: Noz Kazemi - Personal Instagram  The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast - Instagram  ⁠⁠Noz Kazemi - Personal TikTok  ⁠⁠The Pursuit of Happiness Podcast on TikTok   Check Out: The Pursuit of Happiness | Website & Blog for everything about Bravo, The Real Housewives, My Life, Fitness & So Much More! ⁠Leave Me A Voicemail

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The Pursuit of Happiness is where Bravo chaos, big ambition, ADHD thinking, addiction recovery, reinvention, and real-life messiness collide. Noz breaks down reality TV fights, listener questions, and personal resets with honesty, humor, and zero pretending. It is cultural commentary with bite, vulnerability without the victim story, and growth conversations that feel as real as the drama we binge every week. If you love pop culture but crave something deeper, this podcast connects the dots between entertainment, ego, relationships, and self-mastery in real time.

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  • Creator
    nozkazemi
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
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    Explicit
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