Formerly known as Why We Travel - Why We Live is a podcast exploring humanity. Each episode features a guest that shares about life, ideas, thinking centered on a topic that is meaningful to them. We explore why people think the way they think. Nothing is off topic here. This is a dive into the psyche and the human experience. Welcome to Why We Live.
This episode is another episode with Joe Bjornsen, which we never know what we're going to get when Joe comes on the pod. In this episode, recorded in Yosemite Valley on a cell phone, we dive into how we define ourselves as humans, why we seek to be unique, why Joe loves a cult. Joe shares about a Utopia study done on mice and how that relates to humans and where we are at today as a society...This one is fun, philosophical and ends with an unexpected guest that surprised us. Hope you enjoy. Pt 2 to follow...
16 Sept 2026
Why We Need Comedy
In this episode, I sit down with Emmi Abel-Rutter at Kaos pizzeria in Denver and we discuss all things comedy: how she got into her comedy career, why comedy is important, what's it like being a female comedian, and she shares a story she wouldn't tell her Nana.
You can follow Emmi @potatowithmakeup on Instagram or the @thebackpackingpotato for more laughs! And listen to her podcast: Stories I Wouldn't Tell My Nana on Spotify & Apple.
2 Apr 2026
Why We Need An Intimacy With Grief
In this episode, I sit down with Paula Gasparini-Santos, a Portugal-based author, artist, and trauma therapist whose work explores grief through the lens of impermanence. We dive into how her experience working in prisons and domestic violence centers shaped the foundation, and evolution, of her theory on grief today. A theory I believe could impact the world.
Nothing is off limits in this conversation. We explore the great unknown, curiosity, surrender, spirituality, love, and what it means to move through and truly understand grief. We also touch on creation, embodiment, and the lessons Paula has gathered through her travels and research.
With profound insight and grounded wisdom, Paula offers a perspective that invites us to live more fully—arms open to the mystery.
To follow more of Paula's work connect with her on Instagram @paulagdos (https://www.instagram.com/paulagdos/?hl=en) , or check out her website: www.theconsciousconnection.org (https://www.theconsciousconnection.org/) for more information on her upcoming book and ways to work with her.
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Erika Ray
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Lindsay Mukaddam
Karin Borovcova
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