The Journey Podcast

Zachary Cummings, Jake Moscato, and John Scafiddi Jr.
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The Journey Podcast hosted by Zach Cummings and John Scafiddi Jr where we explore the various aspects of personal development, self-improvement, mental health, and pursuing your dreams. Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation, and share inspiring stories and insights from individuals who have overcome challenges, faced adversity, and achieved success in their personal and professional lives. Whether you're struggling with mental health issues, seeking to improve your relationships, or looking to pursue your passion, this is the pod for you!

  1. 2d ago

    9 Quotes That Could Save Your Next Relationship

    In this episode of The Journey Podcast we break down 9 quotes about love, relationships, faith, friendship, and life that completely changed the way we look at the people around us. We talk about why the right person can sometimes feel wrong, why we push away people who genuinely love us, and why you can’t change people but you can change who you allow into your life. We also get into loneliness, fake friendships, learning to survive alone, and the danger of giving someone enough power to completely break your heart. Toward the end, we discuss what actually matters when choosing a life partner and why the person you marry needs to be someone who will stay beside you when life gets ugly. If you’re single, healing from a breakup, dating, or questioning what real love should actually look like, this conversation might change your perspective. Patreon (EXCLUSIVE EPISODES)https://www.patreon.com/c/TheJourneyPodThe Journey Podcast Merchhttps://thejourneypodcast.shopSPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/1nAbMP0dozKj6P76STCCHi?si=8edc41a753ec48faINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/johnscafiddijrTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/thejourneypodcast__#Relationships #DatingAdvice #Love #RelationshipAdvice #TheJourneyPodcast

  2. Aug 10

    The Psychology Behind Wanting Someone Who Doesn’t Want You

    Welcome back to The Journey Podcast! Why do we want people who don’t want us, romanticize the relationships that hurt us most, and keep dating the same person in a different body? In this episode, we break down the psychology behind modern dating, situationships, toxic relationships, emotional attachment, heartbreak, commitment, and why familiar chaos can sometimes feel more attractive than healthy love. We talk about falling in love with someone’s potential instead of who they really are, pushing away good partners, becoming addicted to toxic relationship patterns, and why peaceful love can feel uncomfortable when you’re used to emotional highs and lows. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep choosing the wrong person, why rejection makes someone more attractive, or why you can’t stop thinking about someone who hurt you, this episode is for you. Patreon (EXCLUSIVE EPISODES) https://www.patreon.com/c/TheJourneyPod The Journey Podcast Merch https://thejourneypodcast.shop INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_ https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcast https://www.instagram.com/johnscafiddijr Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/thejourneypodcast__ #RelationshipPsychology #ModernDating #Relationships #DatingAdvice #Thejourneypodcast

  3. Aug 3

    Why Men Should Stop Rushing Into Marriage

    At 36, Johnny Persón is single, income, has no kids—and refuses to build a life with the wrong person just to follow society’s timeline. In this episode, Johnny joins Zach and John on The Journey Podcast for an unfiltered conversation about modern dating, dating apps, relationship non-negotiables, age gaps, marriage, and why sex can keep people trapped in relationships they know are wrong. He opens up about heartbreak, losing close friends, turning pain into purpose, and the routines that helped him rebuild himself. Johnny also reflects on nearly 16 years of sobriety, why relationships can become another addiction, and the importance of therapy, strong male mentors, discipline, and responsibility. Later, he shares his journey from struggling in business to building an apparel brand and a massive social media following. He also reveals the real story behind his viral “36 years old, single income, no kids” videos and why he believes being alone is better than settling.Patreon (EXCLUSIVE EPISODES)https://www.patreon.com/c/TheJourneyPodThe Journey Podcast Merchhttps://thejourneypodcast.shopSPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/1nAbMP0dozKj6P76STCCHi?si=8edc41a753ec48faINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/johnscafiddijrhttps://www.instagram.com/jrp.coTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/thejourneypodcast__ #TheJourneyPodcast #ModernDating #Relationships #MensMentalHealth

  4. Jul 27

    Michael Porter Jr. on Modern Dating, His Relationship With God & Unfiltered NBA Talk

    Michael Porter Jr. joins The Journey Podcast for an open, unfiltered conversation about modern dating, his relationship with God, and life inside the NBA. MPJ reflects on falling from a projected number-one pick after his back injuries, rebuilding his entire game, winning a championship with Denver, and stepping into a bigger role in Brooklyn. He shares what fans misunderstand about Nikola Jokic, debates the greatest players in NBA history, and explains why today’s stars deserve more respect. Away from basketball, Michael gets honest about fame, money, heartbreak, self-sabotage, marriage, and the difficulty of knowing who genuinely wants him for who he is. The conversation also dives into smartphones, social media, changing relationship expectations, and why modern dating has become so difficult. This is a side of Michael Porter Jr. that most basketball fans have never heard before. Patreon (EXCLUSIVE EPISODES) https://www.patreon.com/c/TheJourneyPodThe Journey Podcast Merch https://thejourneypodcast.shopINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_ https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcast https://www.instagram.com/johnscafiddijr https://www.instagram.com/mpj #MichaelPorterJr #MPJ #NBA #ModernDating #ChristianFaith #TheJourneyPodcast

  5. Jul 20

    Kenny Rodriguez Breaks His Silence, The Leaked Texts, & What Actually Happened

    In his first solo podcast, Love Island USA Season 6 star Kenny Rodriguez sits down with Zachary Cummings on The Journey Podcast to finally tell his story in his own words. Kenny opens up about growing up in the South Bronx, entering the villa as a bombshell and how his life changed almost overnight after the show.He shares his perspective on his relationship, the pressure of maintaining a public relationship and the problems he says were happening behind the scenes while Beyond the Villa was being filmed. Kenny also addresses the leaked private messages, takes accountability for a statement he regrets and explains why he remained silent while the public backlash continued.He speaks honestly about depression, panic attacks, online harassment and reaching the lowest moment of his life. This is a raw conversation about public judgment, relationship conflict, accountability, faith, mental health and finding the strength to rebuild your life. Patreon (EXCLUSIVE EPISODES) https://www.patreon.com/c/TheJourneyPod The Journey Podcast Merch https://thejourneypodcast.shop INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_ https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcast https://www.instagram.com/kennyrodriguez Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/thejourneypodcast__ #KennyRodriguez #LoveIslandUSA #TheJourneyPodcast #MentalHealth

  6. Jul 6

    Why Toxic Relationships Feel So Addictive | The Truth About Love, Lust, & Modern Dating

    In this episode of The Journey Podcast, we talk about the difference between love, lust, attraction, potential, and real emotional connection. The conversation gets honest about why s*x can keep people stuck in the wrong relationships, why we fall in love with who someone could be instead of who they actually are, and why chasing unavailable people usually says more about us than them. We also break down anxious and avoidant attachment, healing before dating again, pushing away someone good, and what it feels like to grieve a relationship while you’re still in it. This is one of those conversations for anyone who has ever confused chemistry for love, stayed too long, or had to accept that the timing just wasn’t right. Patreon (EXCLUSIVE EPISODES) https://www.patreon.com/c/TheJourneyPod The Journey Podcast Merch https://thejourneypodcast.shop INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_ https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcast https://www.instagram.com/johnscafiddijr https://www.instagram.com/aviwizwer https://www.instagram.com/patbertell Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/thejourneypodcast__ #relationships #datingadvice #relationshipadvice #love #lust #toxicrelationships #situationships #heartbreak #healing #mensmentalhealth #selfimprovement #traumabond #attachmentstyles

  7. Jun 22

    The Relationship Lesson Most People Learn Too Late | JB Copeland

    In this episode of The Journey Podcast, JB Copeland joins Zachary Cummings and John Scafiddi for a raw conversation about relationships, self sabotage, men's mental health, addiction, heartbreak, vulnerability, and personal growth.JB opens up about hitting rock bottom, battling addiction, losing his identity after football, and nearly pushing away the woman who would ultimately become his wife. Together, the guys dive into why so many men struggle with love, fear emotional intimacy, suffer in silence, and feel like they're never enough.If you've ever struggled with heartbreak, loneliness, self worth, anxiety, or finding your place in the world, this conversation is for you. The Journey Podcast Merch https://thejourneypodcast.shop INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_ https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcast https://www.instagram.com/johnscafiddijr https://www.instagram.com/jb_copeland Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/thejourneypodcast__ #TheJourneyPodcast #Relationships #DatingAdvice #MensMentalHealth #SelfImprovement

  8. Jun 15

    The Best Rapper Of All Time, Knicks Viral Freestyle & Drake vs Kendrick | Lil Dee

    Welcome back to The Journey Podcast At just 21 years old, Brooklyn rapper Lil Dee is on a mission to bring New York hip hop back.In this episode, we dive into the state of rap today, the greatest rappers of all time, Drake vs Kendrick, Jay-Z's influence on hip hop, why New York no longer runs the culture, and what happened to the superstar era of rap. Lil Dee also shares his incredible journey from being a kid with severe ADHD who spent lunch alone writing rhymes to working with the New York Knicks, performing at Madison Square Garden, and getting recognized by Jay-Z himself.This is one of the most honest conversations about hip hop, New York culture, and chasing a dream you'll hear all year. The Journey Podcast Merchhttps://thejourneypodcast.shopINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/johnscafiddijr https://www.instagram.com/lildee_raps Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/thejourneypodcast__ #LilDee #HipHop #JayZ #Drake #KendrickLamar #NewYorkRap #NYCRap #TheJourneyPodcast #RapPodcast #HipHopCulture #Knicks #MadisonSquareGarden #Biggie #Nas #50Cent

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The Journey Podcast hosted by Zach Cummings and John Scafiddi Jr where we explore the various aspects of personal development, self-improvement, mental health, and pursuing your dreams. Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation, and share inspiring stories and insights from individuals who have overcome challenges, faced adversity, and achieved success in their personal and professional lives. Whether you're struggling with mental health issues, seeking to improve your relationships, or looking to pursue your passion, this is the pod for you!

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  • Creator
    Zachary Cummings, Jake Moscato, and John Scafiddi Jr.
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Zachary Cummings, Jake Moscato, and John Scafiddi Jr.
  • Show Website
    The Journey Podcast

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