As If We Know

Cath and Alvio
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Part aperitivo, part group therapy 🎤🍸 We’re born into invisible blueprints. Quiet assumptions about how life should look and unfold. Most of us follow them without question… until something starts to shift. Because the world is shifting too. Old systems no longer quite fit, and new ways of living haven’t fully taken shape. It can feel uncertain, and full of possibility. This podcast is where we slow down and talk about it. Exploring how we work, love, connect, and create meaning to create new paths forward that work for us.

Episodes

  1. Jun 30

    As If We Know about LOVE

    What if we've been taught the wrong definition of love?For generations, we've been told that love is something we find in another person, a perfect match, a soulmate, a relationship that completes us.But what if love is so much bigger than that?In the season finale of As If We Know, we unpack love beyond romance: the love we give, the love we receive, the love we build through connection, community, friendship, family, and the relationship we have with ourselves.We talk about the stories we inherited about love, the expectations that quietly shape our relationships, and how redefining love can transform the way we experience life.Because maybe love was never about finding "the one"…Maybe it was always about becoming one with life itself.❤️

  2. Jun 16

    As If We Know about AGEING

    What if everything you've been told about aging is wrong?We've been handed a blueprint we never asked for: be productive and relevant in your 20s and 30s, hit the milestones on schedule, and then quietly start fading out. Fight the wrinkles, freeze the clock, and whatever you do, don't admit that you're getting older. But who actually wrote that blueprint? And why are we all following it?In this episode of As If We Know, we get honest about where we are with aging, turning 39, sitting firmly in midlife, and deciding to stop raw-dogging life by accident. We dig into why so many of us are terrified of getting older, what's actually behind the multi-billion dollar anti-aging industry (spoiler: it's fear, and someone is making a lot of money off it), and why fighting aging so hard might mean you never get to meet the best versions of yourself.We also get into the invisible deadlines we carry (those unnamed ages by which we think we need to have figured it all out) and why those deadlines are completely made up. We talk about what people who age well actually have in common (it's not the skincare routine). And we make a case for intergenerational connection as something modern life has quietly dismantled, and urgently needs back.This one is for anyone standing at a crossroads of decades and wondering what the second half is supposed to look like. Spoiler: it can look like whatever you want.In this episode:— The current blueprint for aging, and why it's broken— The anti-aging industry and who profits off your fear— "Invisible deadlines" — the ages we think we need to have it all figured out by— Why fighting aging means you never get to meet your future self— What people who age well actually have in common— The case for intergenerational friendship (and why we're planning a mixer)— Deathbed regrets, purpose, and what actually makes a life feel worth living🎙️ As If We Know a podcast hosted by Cath and Alvio. 📍 Find us on Instagram @asifweknowpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen your podcasts. ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube so you never miss an episode

  3. Jun 2

    As If We Know about CREATIVITY

    Creativity is often treated like a gift reserved for a talented few. Artists. Musicians. Designers. The "creative people." But what if that's one of the biggest myths we've inherited? In this episode of As If We Know, we unpack the blueprint of creativity and explore how many of us learned to disconnect from our creative instincts long before adulthood. From childhood experiences and school systems to perfectionism, comparison, and the fear of judgment, we examine the invisible forces that convince us we're "not creative enough." We discuss why creativity isn't just about making art, but about self-expression, problem-solving, curiosity, courage, and our ability to imagine new possibilities. We explore the discomfort of creating before you're good at something, the trap of waiting for inspiration, and why originality often emerges through action rather than perfection. Along the way, we reflect on the voices that silence us, the systems that reward conformity, and the possibility that creativity is not something we have to earn—but something we can reclaim. Whether you've always considered yourself creative or have spent years believing you're not, this conversation is an invitation to question that story. Because maybe creativity was never reserved for a select few. Maybe it's part of being human. 🎙️ In this episode: • Why so many people believe they're "not creative" • How childhood experiences shape our creative confidence • The connection between creativity, vulnerability, and self-expression • Why perfectionism, comparison, and fear keep us stuck • The myth of waiting for inspiration • Creativity as a practice rather than a talent • How modern systems can flatten originality • What becomes possible when we reclaim our creative instincts If this episode resonates with you, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Share it with someone who needs a reminder that creativity isn't a privilege—it's a human birthright. Follow As If We Know for more conversations exploring the inherited blueprints that shape how we work, rest, love, create, and live.

  4. May 19

    As If We Know About RITUALS

    What if rituals were never about perfection, productivity or discipline… but about meaning?In this episode, we explore the blueprint for Rituals. The small intentional acts that give shape to our lives, help us feel present, and create a sense of structure in a world that often feels rushed and disconnected.From beauty routines and morning coffee to family gatherings, rites of passage and collective traditions, we explore why humans have always needed rituals and what happens when many of them disappear.When did routine become something we optimize instead of something we experience?Why are we craving structure while resisting repetition?And what moments in our daily lives could become more meaningful if we approached them with intention?If you’re trying to reconnect with presence, rhythm, community and yourself, this episode is for you.

  5. May 5

    As If We Know about FUN

    Somewhere along the way, fun becomes something you schedule, contain, or even outgrow.But what if that’s the real problem?In this episode, we explore when fun stopped being part of everyday life, and why so many of us feel stuck between pressure, routine, and the need to “have it all figured out.”From childhood play to adult seriousness, we unpack how we’ve been conditioned to disconnect fun from success, discipline, and purpose, and what that’s costing us.What if fun isn’t a distraction…but a tool?From creativity and curiosity to resilience and momentum, we explore how fun might actually be one of the most powerful ways to move forward, take risks, and imagine new possibilities.This conversation is for you if life feels heavy, overly optimized, or stuck in routine…
or if you’ve forgotten what “fun” even means for you.The system taught you to be serious.
What happens when you choose to play anyway?

  6. Apr 21

    As If We Know about REST

    What if rest wasn’t something you had to earn?Most of us were taught to stay busy. To produce, achieve, keep going. And only then… maybe rest. But somewhere along the way, rest became something we justify, optimize, or even feel guilty about.In this episode, we challenge that blueprint.We talk about burnout, overstimulation, and the quiet anxiety of doing nothing. Why scrolling isn’t rest. Why being constantly “on” disconnects us from ourselves. And what happens when you start treating rest as essential, not optional.Because rest isn’t the opposite of progress but might be the thing that makes it possible.

  7. Apr 7

    As If We Know about WORK

    The default blueprint for Work came with a promise: you study, you get a job, you work hard, you succeed. But what happens when that promise no longer holds for everybody? In this episode, we explore why work feels heavier and more uncertain than ever, and why so many people are questioning their careers, pivoting, or starting over. From side hustles and career shifts to “micro-retirements” and redefining success, we explore the new blueprint of work, one that’s no longer linear, stable, or predefined. This conversation is for you if you’re questioning your career path, feeling uneasy at your job, or craving more meaning, flexibility, or freedom in work. The system is changing. How will you redefine your place in it?

  8. Mar 23

    Damn, am I the problem ?

    In this first episode, Cath and Alvio set the tone. They introduce their take on “life blueprints” : the invisible frameworks shaping how we work, love, define success, and build our identity and our life. They reveal what shifts when we consciously reclaim ownership over what was handed to us by default. Through their personal stories, they take you to the pivotal moments that made them question everything, and realize there was more to life than the path they had inherited. This is your invitation to start seeing differently, and to explore, through lived experiences and powerful stories, how to create a life that feels truly aligned, meaningful, and your own.

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Part aperitivo, part group therapy 🎤🍸 We’re born into invisible blueprints. Quiet assumptions about how life should look and unfold. Most of us follow them without question… until something starts to shift. Because the world is shifting too. Old systems no longer quite fit, and new ways of living haven’t fully taken shape. It can feel uncertain, and full of possibility. This podcast is where we slow down and talk about it. Exploring how we work, love, connect, and create meaning to create new paths forward that work for us.

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  • Creator
    Cath and Alvio
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cath and Alvio
  • Show Website
    As If We Know