Who Thought We'd Be Here?

About Who Thought We'd Be Here?

"Who Thought We'd Be Here" is a podcast about changing your mind, redefining the stigma around mental health, and living a vulnerable and productive lifestyle. Both seeking answers from the Universe as they turned 30, co-hosts and longtime pals Steven Aigner and John Pugh found themselves improving in ways their younger and much more wild selves could have never seen coming. They began conquering and healing their past selves with unfamiliar mindfulness tools like meditation, yoga, breath-work, journaling, reading transformative books, and experimenting with mind expanding remedies. Ignited by a passion to help others struggling with complex problems of their own and a desire to create a new narrative surrounding men's mental health in today's modern society, they created their first collaborative podcast "Who Thought We'd Be Here?" This podcast is all about exploring the boundless potential within ourselves, and to inspire each and every one of us to be fearless in our own unique human experience. Their goal is to make mindfulness more accessible for folks all around the world, and express the genuine benefits of redesigning your life in a more thoughtful way. We'd love for you to join us on this spiritual journey, as we try to shine a little light into what it really and truly means to be a good human in this Universe. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY!!! A mental health podcast with two guys who never would have thought they'd be here podcasting. Hosted by Steven Aigner (@_itssteve__) & John Pugh (@jay_pugh). Find all of our full length episodes and content here: https://linktr.ee/whothoughtwedbeherepod

Publisher

Steven Aigner and John Pugh

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Aug 2023

Latest episode

23 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

91 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Feb 2026

   Reshaping Society's Definition of Masculinity for the Modern Man

   In this episode, we explore the evolving conversation around masculinity and the role men are trying to navigate in today’s culture. Rather than approaching the topic from extremes, this discussion looks at the tension many men feel between traditional expectations and modern societal shifts—and how that tension can create confusion around identity, purpose, responsibility, and emotional expression. We talk about what it means to show up as a grounded man in a world that often sends mixed mes...

2. 

   17 Feb 2026

   Think and Grow Better: A Simple Guide to Reaching Your Goals

   This week’s conversation is inspired by the principles in Think and Grow Rich, but instead of reviewing the book, we explore what those ideas look like when applied to real life. We talk about the difference between wanting something and committing to it, how clarity of purpose changes the way you make decisions, and why belief isn’t just motivational language—it’s something built through repetition, action, and follow-through. The discussion centers on how mindset, persistence, and personal ...

3. 

   9 Feb 2026

   Why Self-Doubt Shows Up When You’re Actually Growing

   Self-doubt is something almost everyone experiences — but very few people know how to talk about honestly. In this episode of Who Thought We’d Be Here?, we explore what self-doubt actually is, where it comes from, and how it shows up when you’re trying to grow, change, or move into a new chapter of life. Rather than framing self-doubt as something to eliminate or “fix,” this conversation looks at why doubt often appears during moments of transition, ambition, and self-reflection. We talk abou...

Who has been a guest on Who Thought We'd Be Here?

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

• Federico Fridman
• Katie Parent
• Allen Wong
• Jess Kravit
• Nick Spencer

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

83,551

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

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

Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

71

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Guest appearances

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