Your New Side Quest

Derrick Monis + Zac Trieu
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to your new side quest podcast with the intention of helping you through the game of life with mindful reframing and awareness to level you up as we all move through this journey called the human experience.

  1. 09/17/2025

    34. How DEEP will you go?

    Small talk might break the ice, but it rarely builds a bridge. In this episode, we share why deeper conversations matter, how a simple card game helped me connect on a whole new level, and why friendships rooted in growth feel the most valuable. Let’s go beyond the surface.

    17 min

  2. 09/10/2025

    33. To FEEL is to be HUMAN

    I asked ChatGPT what it would do if it could be human for a day… and its answer shifted how I see life. In this episode, we explore why our ability to feel—both the highs and the lows—is not something to avoid, but the very thing that makes us alive.

    14 min

  3. 09/03/2025

    32. The Content that FEEDS your SOUL

    In this episode, we explore our evolving relationship with content creation: Not just what we make, but why we make it. Derrick shares how he’s recently found alignment in storytelling-style reels and how that’s shifted his audience engagement. Zac breaks down the different roles his multiple Instagram accounts play, from food content to filmmaking to freelancing. We also dive into the pros and cons of having multiple channels vs. consolidating your brand, and offer advice for creators trying to figure out their path. Whether you’re chasing clicks or chasing connection, this episode helps you realign with what truly feeds your creative soul.

    20 min

  4. 08/27/2025

    31. Your Sense of BELONGING

    In this episode, we dive into a personal story about leaving a community we helped create, a pickleball group, after realizing it no longer aligned with our values. We explore the deeper reasons why a sense of belonging is so vital to us as human beings, how community shapes our identity and self-worth, and why sometimes the most respectful thing we can do for ourselves is walk away.

    17 min

  5. 08/20/2025

    30. PLAY the GAME

    In this episode, we dive into the early stages of dating — where attraction, honesty, and strategy often collide. We talk about what it means to express romantic interest early, why being “a good boyfriend” before the relationship even starts might backfire, and how waiting too long can create emotional confusion.

    13 min

  6. 08/13/2025

    29. Living in ALIGNMENT

    In this episode, we talk about what it really means to live in alignment and why it matters. We share stories about finding our creative flow, learning to say no to things that don’t serve us, and how being true to ourselves can attract the right people and opportunities. This isn’t about chasing what looks good, it’s about becoming who we’re meant to be!

    19 min

  7. 08/06/2025

    28. PASSIONATE versus Companionate love

    In this episode, We explore the difference between fiery, passionate love and the slow-burning warmth of companionate love. We share personal stories from intense attraction to steady connection and reflect on how past relationships shaped our understanding.

    22 min

  8. 07/30/2025

    27. Just ASK her out already, BRO!

    In this episode, we dive into the emotional toll of holding back when you’re into someone. We share personal stories of crushes that never turned into anything—all because they waited too long. We break down three levels of asking someone out depending on your confidence and situation. And to close it out, a mindful reframe: rejection might sting, but it’s way better than carrying all that emotional weight for nothing.

    25 min
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Welcome to your new side quest podcast with the intention of helping you through the game of life with mindful reframing and awareness to level you up as we all move through this journey called the human experience.

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  • Creator
    Derrick Monis + Zac Trieu
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Derrick Monis + Zac Trieu
  • Show Website
    Your New Side Quest