The Sync'd Self

Jesse Quijada
  • 5.0 (3)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Life moves fast — and so should your wellness. The Sync’d Self is the podcast designed for busy professionals who want to effortlessly integrate health, mindfulness, and vitality into their packed schedules. Each episode delivers quick, actionable insights, expert interviews, and practical routines to help you sync your mind, body, and hustle. Whether you’re looking for fast wellness hacks, mindful moments, or strategies to boost energy and focus, The Sync’d Self helps you tune in, sync up, and thrive — all without slowing down.

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 15: The Place Where We Used to Stop

    What if the place where you used to stop was never meant to be the ending? Last season, Episode 15 was where The Sync’d Self came to a close. This season, Episode 15 is only the middle, and that shift feels bigger than a number. Because life has places like that, too. The point where we usually shut down. The conversation we avoid. The dream we keep postponing. The moment we start to doubt ourselves and decide, “Maybe this just isn’t for me.” But sometimes growth looks like coming back to that same old edge and realizing something is different. You are still nervous, but you are not running. You are still unsure, but you are not quitting. You are still figuring it out, but you are still here. In this milestone solo episode, Jesse reflects on capacity, confidence, self-awareness, and what it means to move past the places that once felt like endings. This one is for anyone who has ever thought, “This is usually where I stop.” Maybe this time, it is not the ending. Maybe this is the middle of something bigger.

    17 min

  2. MAY 8

    Episode 14: Some of This Was Never Yours with Katie La, MA, LPC-S

    Some of what you’re carrying… may have never been yours to begin with. In this episode of The Sync’d Self, Jesse sits down with trauma therapist Katie La for a deeply honest conversation about grief, intergenerational trauma, and the quiet ways emotional weight can be carried across generations. Together, they explore the kinds of grief that don’t always look like grief. The survival patterns people grow up around. The pressure to stay strong even when something internally feels off. And what it’s like to begin recognizing that some of the things shaping you may have started long before you ever had the language for them. The conversation also touches on cultural expectations, family dynamics, identity, and the complicated reality of trying to understand your experiences without turning the people you love into villains. Jesse also opens up about the recent loss of his mother and how grief can show up in unexpected ways—sometimes loudly, sometimes quietly, and sometimes just sitting in the background of everyday life. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or like they’ve been carrying something they couldn’t fully explain. A conversation about grief, trauma, healing, and learning to meet yourself with a little more understanding along the way.

    52 min

  3. APR 17

    Episode 13: Faking it...Or Figuring It Out? with Ghadir Saad, AMFT, APCC

    You’re not faking it. It just feels like you are. There are moments where you’re doing everything right—showing up, putting in the work, moving forward—and still questioning if you actually belong. Quietly. In this episode, I sit down with therapist Ghadir Saad to talk about the reality of imposter syndrome—not just as a mindset, but as something shaped by the world we’re living in. The pressure to have it figured out. The comparison that comes with social media. The weight of expectations—especially for those carrying family, cultural, or first-generation experiences. This isn’t about “fixing” self-doubt. It’s about understanding why it shows up… and what it actually means when it does. Because maybe the problem isn’t that you don’t belong. Maybe you’re just in the middle of becoming someone new.

    33 min

  4. APR 10

    Episode 12: Grounded, but Still Unsure

    What happens when you are trying to stay grounded, but still do not fully trust yourself? In this solo episode of The Sync’d Self, Jesse explores the quieter side of growth: the part that feels uncertain, unsteady, and often invisible to everyone else. This conversation reflects on the pressure to seem okay, the weight of self-doubt, and the very human experience of trying to stay connected to yourself when life does not feel fully clear. Grounded, but Still Unsure is a reminder that certainty is not the requirement for growth, healing, or becoming who you are. Sometimes the deepest kind of strength is not having all the answers, but continuing to show up honestly anyway. If you have been carrying doubt in private while trying to move through life with intention, this episode is for you.

    12 min

  5. APR 3

    Episode 11: Faith & Mental Health: The Space In Between with Fr. Brad Mills, SJ, LCSW

    You didn’t lose your faith… you just didn’t have the words for what you were feeling. A lot of people are quietly carrying a tension they don’t talk about. They’re showing up. They’re functioning. They’re doing everything they’re supposed to do. But internally… something feels off. Because when they’re struggling, the question isn’t just “what am I feeling?” It becomes… “what does this say about me?” Does this mean my faith isn’t strong enough? Why hasn’t this gone away? Am I doing something wrong? In this episode, we explore the space where faith and mental health meet — and sometimes clash. I’m joined by Father Brad, a Catholic priest and licensed clinical social worker, whose perspective sits at that intersection. We talk about: Why so many people feel like they have to choose between belief and emotional honesty How shame can quietly shape identity The reality of spiritual bypassing Why some people distance themselves from faith And what it actually looks like to begin integrating both This isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about understanding that struggling doesn’t make you weak… and it doesn’t make your faith any less real. If you’ve ever felt caught between what you believe and what you feel — this conversation is for you.

    48 min

  6. MAR 27

    Episode 10: Leading with Humanity: For Students Finding Their Way with Dr. Michele Nealon, Psy.D.

    Most students entering mental health and healthcare careers are taught how to care for others. But no one really talks about what it takes to stay human while doing it. In this episode, Jesse sits down with Dr. Michele Nealon — President of The Chicago School and a licensed clinical psychologist — for a conversation centered on what leadership actually looks like when you’re still learning, growing, and figuring things out yourself. As a student at The Chicago School and someone preparing to enter the professional healthcare space, this conversation felt especially meaningful — not just from a professional standpoint, but on a human level. This isn’t a conversation about titles or having it all together. It’s about:• understanding people while still understanding yourself• carrying responsibility without losing who you are• creating environments where others feel seen and supported• and learning that leadership often shows up in everyday moments Whether you’re a student entering the field, early in your career, or simply trying to find your way, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. Sometimes, staying human is the most important part of the work. You can connect with Dr. Michele Nealon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichelenealon/, and stay up to date with the work being done at The Chicago School @thechicagoschool.

    25 min

  7. MAR 20

    Episode 9: What The F*ck Happened To Me? with Stephanie Sorady Arias, LCSW

    What if nothing is “wrong” with you… you just had to grow up too soon? A lot of people move through life being the strong one. The reliable one. The one everyone leans on. But underneath that strength is something we don’t talk about enough: Exhaustion. Anxiety. A constant sense of responsibility that never turns off. In this episode of The Sync’d Self, we sit down with therapist Stephanie Sorady Arias to explore parentification — what happens when children take on roles they were never meant to carry. We talk about: • why being “mature for your age” isn’t always a compliment • how growing up too soon shapes your identity • the hidden cost of being the strong one • why so many adults struggle to rest, receive, or ask for help • how generational patterns influence the roles we step into • what healing actually looks like — without losing who you are If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “What the f*ck happened to me?” This conversation might help you understand why. You can connect with Stephanie on Instagram or Substack at @steffsoradyarias.

    33 min

  8. MAR 13

    Episode 8: What Happened to My Plan?

    At some point in life, most of us look around and ask the same question: What happened to my plan? Maybe you had a timeline. A clear direction. An idea of how things were supposed to unfold. But life has a way of rearranging things. Opportunities arrive out of order. Some doors open later than expected. And sometimes the path forward looks nothing like the one we imagined. In this reflective solo episode of The Sync’d Self, Jesse explores the psychology behind why disrupted plans can feel so unsettling and what it really means when life moves differently than we expected. Drawing from neuroscience, resilience research, and personal insight, this conversation looks at: • Why the brain craves predictability and control • The subtle grief of losing the future we imagined • Psychological flexibility and why it matters for growth • The myth of perfect timing in life • How delays and detours can actually prepare us for what comes next Sometimes what feels like an interruption is actually a redirection. And sometimes the most meaningful parts of our lives are the ones that were never part of the original plan.

    15 min
See All (32)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Life moves fast — and so should your wellness. The Sync’d Self is the podcast designed for busy professionals who want to effortlessly integrate health, mindfulness, and vitality into their packed schedules. Each episode delivers quick, actionable insights, expert interviews, and practical routines to help you sync your mind, body, and hustle. Whether you’re looking for fast wellness hacks, mindful moments, or strategies to boost energy and focus, The Sync’d Self helps you tune in, sync up, and thrive — all without slowing down.

Information

  • Creator
    Jesse Quijada
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jesse Quijada
  • Show Website
    The Sync'd Self