It's Where I Am with Zandra Polard

About It's Where I Am with Zandra Polard

Its Where I Am focuses on the various mental health struggles that people all around the world face every day. Each episode covers a different facet of mental health with a new special guest. It's Where I Am airs on 91.5 Jazz & More every second Saturday of the month.

Publisher

Zandra Polard

Category

arts · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Nov 2021

Latest episode

9 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

147 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Aug 2026

   Stewart Kosh Explores the Four Narratives: Overcoming Self-Destruction Through Self-Compassion and Balanced Storytelling

   Zandra Polard and Stewart Kosh discuss his book "The Four Narratives," which explores overcoming self-destruction in a postmodern world. Kosh outlines the four narratives: altruism, egoism, fatalism, and anomie, and their corresponding archetypes: pseudo-altruists, infallible egoists, hopeless fatalists, and self-sequestered anomics. Kosh emphasizes the importance of integrating these narratives to avoid burnout and isolation. He shares personal anecdotes and insights from his experience as a substance use disorder therapist, highlighting the challenges of people-pleasing and the need for self-compassion. The conversation also touches on the workbook accompanying the book, designed to help readers identify and manage their narratives and archetypes.

2. 

   12 Jul 2026

   Zandra Polard and Stu Kosh Trace Self-Destruction Through Durkheim's Four Narratives

   Zandra Polard hosts a mental health show where she interviews Stu Kosh, author of "The Four Narratives: Overcoming Self-Destruction in a Postmodern World." Kosh discusses his book, which explores the psychological narratives of pseudo altruist, infallible egoist, egoist, self-sequestered anomic, and hopeless fatalist, derived from Emile Durkheim's work on suicide rates. He explains how these narratives manifest in various professions and personal lives, leading to addiction and self-erasure. Kosh also mentions his nonprofit, which assists with disability claims and vocational rehabilitation. Zandra shares her personal connection to the book, highlighting its impact on her healing journey.

3. 

   10 May 2026

   Cousin Turned Champion: Ralph Edwards on Running Up "The Voice," Building Vibe Check, and Bringing It All Back to Fresno

   Zandra Polard interviews her cousin Ralph Edwards, the runner-up on "The Voice" season 26. Ralph shares his journey, including his initial attempts at 17, his eventual success at 30, and his experience performing with Snoop Dogg. He discusses forming his band, Vibe Check, and their growth from small gigs to performing for 15,000 people. Ralph emphasizes his commitment to community service, supporting local talent, and opening Vibe Check Studios in Fresno. He highlights his dedication to delivering high-energy performances regardless of audience size and his strategic approach to contracts and business deals. Ralph also mentions upcoming shows and his social media presence.

Who has been a guest on It's Where I Am with Zandra Polard

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Wes Knight
• Jinx Diaz
• Daniel Isaiah Elias
• anonymous
• Dr. Sandra Pierre-Louis

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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