Bathroom Musings

Nessa Hagoz

Bathroom Musings is where storytelling meets a little bit of philosophy. Hosted by Nessa Hagoz, this podcast is for the deep thinkers who also love a good story. Each episode feels like catching up with a friend. Expect real stories, curious questions, occasional voice notes from people around the world, and personal adventures. New here? Hit follow, share an episode with a friend, and let the musings begin.

Episodes

  1. Real Stories of Regret, Boundaries & Starting Over

    Jun 5

    Real Stories of Regret, Boundaries & Starting Over

    BTS of this episode Six of my friends share stories they have never forgotten, stories of procrastination that cost more than expected, relationships that taught hard lessons about boundaries and self-worth, and setbacks that eventually led to something greater. A man reflects on putting off something his father kept asking him to do, never knowing it would be the last time he had the chance. A woman traces the pattern she kept repeating in relationships until she finally chose herself. Someone else shares what it took to stop letting one difficult person rob them of their peace. There are also lessons about loyalty, what happens when you go out of your way for someone and they disappear, and a life that looked like it was falling apart in the final stretch only to come together better than anyone expected. These are not motivational speeches, they are real experiences shared honestly, with something worth taking away from every single one.

    20 min

  2. May 21

    Near Highway Accident + Empathy in Suffering + I Finally Learned Papaoutai by Stromae

    My book on Amazon Learning papa ou tai BTS recording this episode In this episode, I share a chilling true story of a near highway collision that turned out to be no accident at all. The experience sparked a deep dive into whether we can truly empathise with others when we are drowning in our own pain, and left some very hard questions about suffering, selfishness and the weight our pain can place on complete strangers. Back in university, finding a bundle of cash while hungry and broke with my roommate led to a decision that did not make my roommate happy at all. The story opens up a bigger conversation about integrity, empathy and whether doing the right thing even makes sense when you are the one who is suffering. One of my most embarrassing moments also makes an appearance, involving an ATM that electrocuted me in the middle of the night and the very undignified solution that came to mind to get my card back, because sometimes life is just that unserious. The episode closes with a February adventure of learning and recording Papaoutai by Stromae, which was far more stressful than expected, along with a link to the short ebook OCD The Lies We Believe, available on Amazon for anyone who wants an honest and uncensored look at what living with OCD is really like.

    14 min
  3. When My Dream Predicted a Death + Grief I Never Processed + 54 African Capitals with My Sister

    May 8

    When My Dream Predicted a Death + Grief I Never Processed + 54 African Capitals with My Sister

    My Ordeal Learning the African countries and their capitals BTS of this episode's recording What do you do when a dream literally predicts someone's death — and you never get to cry about it? In this episode, I open up about grief, the pressure of being the strong one, and why we shouldn't wait for the fear of loss to appreciate the people we love. Plus, a fun and chaotic quiz on all 54 African countries and their capitals with my sister.

    19 min
  4. My Language Exchange Horror + Taking Advice Too Far + NATO Alphabets

    Apr 24

    My Language Exchange Horror + Taking Advice Too Far + NATO Alphabets

    My book Chris willex podcast Chris Willex newsletter Learning NATO spelling alphabet YouTube video on history of NATO spelling alphabets BTS of this episode + screenshot In this episode, I share a disturbing encounter with a language exchange partner whose story felt more like a perverse fantasy than a genuine experience. I explain my decision to report him and discuss how practicing post-content clarity helps me manage extreme emotional reactions to the media I consume. At the end, I share my recent weekly adventure of learning the NATO spelling alphabet.

    21 min
  5. Welcome to Bathroom Musings (Trailer)

    Season 1 Trailer

    Welcome to Bathroom Musings (Trailer)

    It's called Bathroom Musings because we tend to get our best ideas in the bathroom. This is a bi-weekly podcast brought to you by Nessa Hagoz. See this as a time to hang out with a friend who tells you real stories that hopefully make you think, someone who knows how to have fun and sometimes lets you in on her adventures. Subscribe. Thank you! 💋

    3 min

Trailer

About

Bathroom Musings is where storytelling meets a little bit of philosophy. Hosted by Nessa Hagoz, this podcast is for the deep thinkers who also love a good story. Each episode feels like catching up with a friend. Expect real stories, curious questions, occasional voice notes from people around the world, and personal adventures. New here? Hit follow, share an episode with a friend, and let the musings begin.

Information

  • Creator
    Nessa Hagoz
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nessa Hagoz 2026
  • Show Website
    Bathroom Musings