Upside Down Podcast By Jayson K

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The Upside Down Podcast by Jayson K is your go-to for raw rants, real interviews, and wild listener confessions. Hosted by Kagga Jayson — your no-BS bestie with a mic — this weekly show dives headfirst into mental health conversations, healing, identity, trauma, toxicity, and everything messy in between from interviews with the most iconic guests and celebrities to doctors, lawyers and more. It’s unfiltered, unapologetic, and always upside down. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Bring your secrets. Leave your ego. Enjoy!

  1. 2d ago

    Melissa Mulungi (REVISIT) [VIDEO]

    Melissa Mulungi is here — and she’s not just singing, she’s rewriting her story. From choir-kid in Germany to chasing a music dream across continents, Melissa walks us through what it really looks like to balance identity, ambition, and heart when the world keeps watching. We get raw and real: the doubts, the grind, the “is this worth it?” nights. Melissa spills on what it’s like trying to break into the music industry while holding onto culture, values, and self-respect. She doesn’t sugarcoat the struggle or gloss over the pressure — she tells it like it is. Expect unfiltered talk about social-media fame vs. real life, setting boundaries in relationships, navigating love while building a career, and protecting your peace when everyone wants a piece of you. This conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt unseen, overworked, or unsure if their dreams are loud enough. It’s for those who are building, evolving, or just trying to figure out who they are — and doing it on their own terms. Melissa’s childhood: growing up between Germany and Uganda, and how early roots shaped her identity. The journey from singing in a church choir at age 3 to releasing her first single — and everything in between. The reality behind breaking into the music industry as a “fresh face”: the hustle, the self-doubt, and the moments Melissa questioned if it was all worth it. Navigating fame on social media — dealing with pressure, expectations, and the cost of visibility. Why staying true to yourself matters, even when the world around you tries to mold you. Real talk on relationships, self-worth, and finding balance when you’re building something that means everything to you. Creators and dreamers chasing something big, yet unsure if they belong. Anyone who’s ever struggled with identity — especially in-between cultures or worlds. People navigating creative hustle while trying to guard their mental health and values. Anyone needing a dose of honesty, resilience, and motivation — because real stories build real strength. A brutally honest and inspiring story about finding your voice — on your own terms. A deeper look at what it means to build a music career from scratch while staying connected to your roots. Real talk about fame, pressure, mental health, love, and self-worth. Motivation to keep going when doubt creeps in — even when the world sees you as “just another” creator. Enjoy! ——————————————————————— Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson ——————————————————————— Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Guest: Melissa Mulungi ——————————————————————— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Melissa Mulungi (REVISIT) [VIDEO]

  2. Oct 30

    Expect Xhavi (REVISIT) [VIDEO]

    Expect Xhavi isn’t just another artist — he’s a rising star rewriting his story. Born and raised in Entebbe, and rising from early aspirations to serious passion, Xhavi opens up to us about what it really looks like to chase a music dream under pressure, across cultures, and with high stakes. In this episode we get raw and unfiltered: the doubts, the grind, the long nights wondering if it’s worth it. Xhavi shares what it’s like to step into the music world as a fresh face — juggling identity, heritage, ambition, and self-belief — while trying to make a sound that resonates.We also dig deep into the reality behind the “hits”: what building a music career feels like when the algorithm, expectations, and public eye weigh heavy. Expect talk about creative pressure, authenticity, and the fight to stay true to your roots even as you evolve.This conversation is for anyone who’s ever dreamed big, felt stuck between worlds, or wondered what it really means to build something from nothing. In this episode, you’ll hear about How Expect Xhavi’s upbringing in Entebbe shaped his identity and creativity. His journey into music: discovering passion, embracing roots, and deciding to make music a profession. The grind behind the scenes — long hours, self-doubt, and the emotional weight of trying to “make it.” How Xhavi navigates pressure: social expectations, industry demands, and balancing personal growth with public persona. The meaning of authenticity: staying grounded to culture and self while evolving as an artist. Creatively handling success, vulnerability, identity and growth — the highs, lows, and everything in between. Aspiring artists, creators, and dreamers navigating uncertainty or trying to break through. Anyone caught between cultures — looking for a way to honor their roots while carving their unique path. Fans of soulful, honest conversations about identity, art, and ambition. Those who believe in authenticity — and want to hear what it really takes to stay real while building big.Hit Play If You Want A heartfelt story about rising from humble beginnings to chasing dreams with purpose. Real talk on hustle, sacrifice, identity, and creative pressure. A peek behind the spotlight — the doubts, the drive, and the resilience. Inspiration for anyone building their own path — art, business, self-growth. Enjoy!!! ——————————————————————— Listen to his latest single “Press Play” On Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/4LuWvPcCNrzJ1ud1XF0Sdu?si=eqoQFooMR6azAdzFM_JOHg ——————————————————————— Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson ——————————————————————— Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Guest: Expect Xhavi ——————————————————————— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Expect Xhavi (REVISIT) [VIDEO]

  3. Oct 28 ·  Bonus

    Fake Friends Epidemic (Bonus Episode)

    Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/31j2umxbyo5el4uykrfrmlzrqz74?si=Iq9pSidNSZCblHgJVlKrzA&utm_source=copy-link Jayson's Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson I've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fake Friends Epidemic (Bonus Episode)

  4. Oct 25

    Modern Friendships & Group Chats [VIDEO]

    (VIDEO PODCAST) How do you set boundaries without turning your life into a never-ending episode of reality television? And how do you move forward when you realize that someone you've known for years might no longer be the person you need in your corner? Expect funny observations, uncomfortable truths, personal reflections, questionable friendship behavior, and a reminder that you don't need to turn every relationship into a courtroom investigation. Sometimes the answer is an honest conversation. Sometimes it's a boundary. Sometimes it's accepting that people can be part of your past without being part of your future. If you've ever experienced friendship drama, dealt with mixed signals from someone you trusted, or wondered why certain relationships feel different when your circumstances change, this episode is for you. Listen, laugh, reflect, and send this to the friend who is going to have approximately seventeen things to say about it. This is the Upside Down Podcast by Jayson K. Let's talk about friendship, jealousy, loyalty, and the things we usually discuss only after the group chat has gone quiet. Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/31j2umxbyo5el4uykrfrmlzrqz74?si=Iq9pSidNSZCblHgJVlKrzA&utm_source=copy-link Jayson's Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson I've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Modern Friendships & Group Chats [VIDEO]

  5. Oct 21

    Dr. Jennifer Todd [VIDEO]

    (VIDEO PODCAST) In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Upside Down Podcast with Jayson K, Jayson sits down with Dr. Jennifer Todd, a Doctor of Public Health from Tulane University, to discuss the realities of public health, women's and children's wellbeing, the sexualization of the girl child, human trafficking, child molestation, and the disturbing ways society can normalize exploitation and abuse. Together, they explore the responsibility of parents, communities, institutions, the media, and governments in protecting vulnerable children, challenging harmful social norms, and creating safer environments for future generations. The conversation also takes a deep dive into toxic workplaces, harmful leadership, workplace trauma, burnout, psychological safety, employee mental health, and the growing problem of dysfunctional organizational cultures that contribute to stress, declining job satisfaction, and employee turnover. Dr. Jennifer Todd shares insights into why workplace wellbeing must be taken seriously, how leaders can create healthier professional environments, and why organizations must address the root causes of toxicity instead of expecting employees to simply endure them. From protecting women and children to challenging abusive power dynamics and redefining healthy leadership, this episode examines the connection between safety, culture, accountability, and human wellbeing. Tune in for an honest, insightful, and important conversation about the public-health issues affecting our communities, homes, schools, and workplaces, only on Upside Down Podcast with Jayson K. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how and when you'll listen. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of self harm and suicide and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Resources: 24/7 Crisis Hotline: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, support and resources are available. RAINN - National Sexual Assault Hotline Free, confidential support available 24/7. Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673) Text: HOPE to 64673 https://rainn.org/hotline Know Your IX A survivor and youth-led initiative helping students understand their Title IX rights, access supportive measures, and navigate reporting and retaliation. https://advocatesforyouth.org/campaigns/know-your-ix/ Equal Rights Advocates - Student Survivor Toolkit A free resource created by survivors and legal advocates to help students understand their rights, navigate the reporting process, and access support after experiencing sexual violence. https://www.equalrights.org/issue/student-survivor-toolkit/ Keywords: Jennifer Todd, Dr. Jennifer Todd, Doctor of Public Health, Tulane University, public health podcast, women's health, children's health, girl child protection, sexualization of girls, child protection, child abuse awareness, human trafficking awareness, child exploitation, safeguarding children, mental health, workplace mental health, toxic workplaces, toxic leadership, workplace trauma, psychological safety, employee wellbeing, workplace burnout, employee retention, organizational culture, healthy leadership, workplace wellness, social issues, public health awareness, Upside Down Podcast, Jayson K, KJJ Network Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson's Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson l've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&_t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Guest: Dr. Jennifer Todd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Oct 20 ·  Bonus

    I AM JANE DOE (Bonus Episode)

    Trigger Warning: This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of self harm and suicide and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Resources: 24/7 Crisis Hotline: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, support and resources are available. RAINN - National Sexual Assault Hotline Free, confidential support available 24/7. Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673) Text: HOPE to 64673 https://rainn.org/hotline Know Your IX A survivor and youth-led initiative helping students understand their Title IX rights, access supportive measures, and navigate reporting and retaliation. https://advocatesforyouth.org/campaigns/know-your-ix/ Equal Rights Advocates - Student Survivor Toolkit A free resource created by survivors and legal advocates to help students understand their rights, navigate the reporting process, and access support after experiencing sexual violence. https://www.equalrights.org/issue/student-survivor-toolkit/ Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson's Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson l've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&_t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Oct 18

    ARE YOUR FRIENDS SECRETLY JEALOUS OF YOU: The Fake Friend Epidemic [VIDEO]

    (VIDEO PODCAST) Have you ever told a friend some exciting news and immediately regretted it? Have you ever noticed that certain people are happy to be around you when things are going badly, but suddenly become very quiet when your life starts getting better? Or have you ever found yourself questioning whether a friendship is genuine or whether you've simply been keeping someone around because you've known them for too long? Welcome back to the Upside Down Podcast with Jayson K "Sunday Sessions" here on Spotify, where we're getting into the complicated, hilarious, sometimes uncomfortable world of friendships, jealousy, fake friends, silent competition, and the people who have a front-row seat to your life but somehow struggle to celebrate you. In this brutally honest solo episode, Jayson explores the difference between a genuine friend and someone who only enjoys having access to you, why certain friendships start feeling like competitions, how subtle jealousy can show up in everyday conversations, and why growing up sometimes means realizing that history alone isn't enough to keep a friendship alive. We're talking about the friend who turns every conversation into a competition, the person who makes backhanded compliments and calls it a joke, the friend who disappears when you need them but magically reappears when they need something, and the person who supports everybody publicly except the people they claim to love privately. And, of course, we're discussing the hilarious experience of watching somebody act completely unbothered while making it their personal mission to keep tabs on everything you do. But this isn't just about accusing everyone of being jealous. Sometimes friendships change, people misunderstand one another, and insecurity can affect relationships without anyone deliberately trying to cause harm. So how do you tell the difference between a rough patch, an honest disagreement, and a friendship that has genuinely become unhealthy? How do you set boundaries without turning your life into a never-ending episode of reality television? And how do you move forward when you realize that someone you've known for years might no longer be the person you need in your corner? Expect funny observations, uncomfortable truths, personal reflections, questionable friendship behavior, and a reminder that you don't need to turn every relationship into a courtroom investigation. Sometimes the answer is an honest conversation. Sometimes it's a boundary. Sometimes it's accepting that people can be part of your past without being part of your future. If you've ever experienced friendship drama, dealt with mixed signals from someone you trusted, or wondered why certain relationships feel different when your circumstances change, this episode is for you. Listen, laugh, reflect, and send this to the friend who is going to have approximately seventeen things to say about it. This is the Upside Down Podcast by Jayson K. Let's talk about friendship, jealousy, loyalty, and the things we usually discuss only after the group chat has gone quiet. Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson's Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson I've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ARE YOUR FRIENDS SECRETLY JEALOUS OF YOU: The Fake Friend Epidemic [VIDEO]

  8. Oct 14

    Dr. Jennifer Todd: Cancelling Sexualization Culture & Sexual Assault

    In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Upside Down Podcast with Jayson K, Jayson sits down with Dr. Jennifer Todd, a Doctor of Public Health from Tulane University, to discuss the realities of public health, women's and children's wellbeing, the sexualization of the girl child, human trafficking, child molestation, and the disturbing ways society can normalize exploitation and abuse. Together, they explore the responsibility of parents, communities, institutions, the media, and governments in protecting vulnerable children, challenging harmful social norms, and creating safer environments for future generations. The conversation also takes a deep dive into toxic workplaces, harmful leadership, workplace trauma, burnout, psychological safety, employee mental health, and the growing problem of dysfunctional organizational cultures that contribute to stress, declining job satisfaction, and employee turnover. Dr. Jennifer Todd shares insights into why workplace wellbeing must be taken seriously, how leaders can create healthier professional environments, and why organizations must address the root causes of toxicity instead of expecting employees to simply endure them. From protecting women and children to challenging abusive power dynamics and redefining healthy leadership, this episode examines the connection between safety, culture, accountability, and human wellbeing. Tune in for an honest, insightful, and important conversation about the public-health issues affecting our communities, homes, schools, and workplaces, only on Upside Down Podcast with Jayson K. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how and when you'll listen. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of self harm and suicide and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Resources: 24/7 Crisis Hotline: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, support and resources are available. RAINN - National Sexual Assault Hotline Free, confidential support available 24/7. Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673) Text: HOPE to 64673 https://rainn.org/hotline Know Your IX A survivor and youth-led initiative helping students understand their Title IX rights, access supportive measures, and navigate reporting and retaliation. https://advocatesforyouth.org/campaigns/know-your-ix/ Equal Rights Advocates - Student Survivor Toolkit A free resource created by survivors and legal advocates to help students understand their rights, navigate the reporting process, and access support after experiencing sexual violence. https://www.equalrights.org/issue/student-survivor-toolkit/ Keywords: Jennifer Todd, Dr. Jennifer Todd, Doctor of Public Health, Tulane University, public health podcast, women's health, children's health, girl child protection, sexualization of girls, child protection, child abuse awareness, human trafficking awareness, child exploitation, safeguarding children, mental health, workplace mental health, toxic workplaces, toxic leadership, workplace trauma, psychological safety, employee wellbeing, workplace burnout, employee retention, organizational culture, healthy leadership, workplace wellness, social issues, public health awareness, Upside Down Podcast, Jayson K, KJJ Network Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson's Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson l've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&_t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Guest: Dr. Jennifer Todd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Upside Down Podcast by Jayson K is your go-to for raw rants, real interviews, and wild listener confessions. Hosted by Kagga Jayson — your no-BS bestie with a mic — this weekly show dives headfirst into mental health conversations, healing, identity, trauma, toxicity, and everything messy in between from interviews with the most iconic guests and celebrities to doctors, lawyers and more. It’s unfiltered, unapologetic, and always upside down. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Bring your secrets. Leave your ego. Enjoy!

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