Who Thought We'd Be Here?

By Steven Aigner and John Pugh

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"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


Episode Date
Reshaping Society's Definition of Masculinity for the Modern Man
Feb 23, 2026
Think and Grow Better: A Simple Guide to Reaching Your Goals
Feb 17, 2026
Why Self-Doubt Shows Up When You’re Actually Growing
Feb 09, 2026
Renew, Reset, Release: A New Approach to Having the Best Year of Your Life
Feb 02, 2026
Who Thought We’d Be Here? A 2025 Reflection + Our 2026 Vision
Jan 26, 2026
From Childhood Grief to Running Marathons: How I Became the Man I Always Needed When I Was a Kid | EP079
Nov 24, 2025
Brian Galligan Returns: Following Your Passion & Choosing Integrity over Clickbait | EP078
Oct 27, 2025
Steve’s First Marathon & JP’s New Chapter: Learning to Let Go of Expectations & Step into Growth | EP077
Oct 20, 2025
Gratitude, Growth & Faith: The Self Improvement Episode | EP076
Sep 22, 2025
Bring Peace to Your Mind & Harmony to Your Body with the Healing Power of Sound Therapy | EP075
Sep 15, 2025
The Expertise Episode: What Are You Great At That You Don't See Within Yourself? | EP074
Sep 08, 2025
Reprogram Your Subconscious for Success & Transform Your Brain with Hypnotist & Mindset Coach Anthony Serino | EP073
Sep 01, 2025
The Healing Power of Nutrition on Your Mind, Body & Business w/ Chakra Bowls Founder Lauren Hoheusle | EP072
Aug 25, 2025
Michael Chernow - An INSPIRING Story of Conquering Addiction & Lessons from 20+ Years of Sobriety | EP071
Aug 11, 2025
Balancing Comedy with Anxiety and Doing Stand-Up in the Sauna with Comedian David Stickle | EP070
Aug 03, 2025
How to Heal Beyond Sobriety & Embrace your Journey with Accountability (Back on the Deck) | EP069
Jul 14, 2025
The MOST Masculine Thing You Can Do: OPEN Up Your Heart & STOP Hiding From Yourself w/ Federico Fridman | EP068
Jul 07, 2025
How to Shift Your Life from Survival Mode to Self Love w/ Trauma Informed Therapist & Reiki Healer Katie Parent | EP067
Jun 30, 2025
From Rock Bottom to Running Marathons: How Running & Filmmaking Transformed My Life w/ Allen Wong | EP066
Jun 23, 2025
How to Heal Your Trauma, Elevate Your Energy & Vibrate Higher w/ Herbalist Jess Kravit | EP065
Jun 16, 2025
Nick Spencer - How Jui-Jitsu Saved My Life and Plant Medicine Killed my Ego | EP064
May 25, 2025
Bryce Eckwall - How to Conquer Your Overthinking & Build a 6 Figure Creative Business | EP063
May 20, 2025
"Steve Strong: Rebuilding from Rock Bottom & Healing Reality Through Tabletop RPGs" | EP062
May 12, 2025
"Connor Bond: Acting, Improv, Existentialism & Laughing Through the Pain" | EP061
Apr 28, 2025
"Overthinking Everything: Fitness, Fulfillment & Feeling Like a Fraud" | EP060
Apr 21, 2025
"Emmanuel Jimenez: Being the Rooted Man You Were Always Meant To Be" | EP059
Apr 14, 2025
"Escaping the Ego Trap & Building a Life of Abundance" | EP058
Mar 31, 2025
"Taylor Lyons @ Kelta: Rediscovering Your Identity in Motherhood & the Priceless Power of Self Care" | EP057
Mar 24, 2025
"New Levels, New Devils – Why Consistency & Accountability Still Matter To Us" | EP056
Mar 17, 2025
"The Power of Family, Overcoming Overwhelm, & Lessons That Last a Lifetime" | EP055
Mar 10, 2025
"Brandon Purdy: The Healing Power of Music & Discovering Creativity in Spirituality" | EP054
Feb 24, 2025
"LMSW Nina Lugo: The Reality of Social Work, Mental Health Stigmas & Learning Coping Skills" | EP053
Feb 17, 2025
“Big News, Bigger Feelings: Life-Changing Moments & the Road to Fatherhood” | EP052
Feb 10, 2025
"Trusting Yourself, Taking Risks & Updates on Consistency" EP051
Feb 03, 2025
"Rayvin Rey: Overcoming Scarcity, Embracing Patience, & Finding Your Soulmate” EP050 (Pt. 2)
Jan 27, 2025
"Rayvin Rey on Overcoming Shame, Cultivating Self-Love, & Finding Your Authenticity" EP050 (Pt. 1)
Jan 20, 2025
“Karate Master Joe Fry: Crushing Self Doubt, Building Confidence & Embracing Sensitivity” EP049
Jan 13, 2025
"New Year Reset: Ryan Holiday’s Stoic Wisdom, Breaking Bad Habits & Crushing 2025 Goals"
Jan 06, 2025
"Grounding into Gratitude & Dealing with Your Displaced Anger" | Episode #048
Dec 30, 2024
“The Power of Consistency, Mastering Your Brain States, Wisdom from Matthew McConaughey" | EP 047
Dec 23, 2024
"Will McGuire on Starting Your Own Business, Real Estate, Investing & Being a Present Father" | #046
Dec 16, 2024
Breaking Through Creative Blocks on the Spot: An Insight to Overthinking & Self Judgement” | Epsiode 045
Dec 09, 2024
"Side Dishes & Self Reflection" | A Thanksgiving Episode
Dec 02, 2024
"That Old B*tch Self Doubt: How to Release Your Past & Prioritize a Meaningful Future" | Episode 044
Nov 25, 2024
Cutting Out Mindless Scrolling, How to Deal with Making Mistakes, Comparison is the Thief of Joy | Episode 043
Nov 18, 2024
“We Got a Camera, Back on the Deck, Finding the Right Content” | Episode 042
Nov 11, 2024
"Healing Your Inner Child, Breaking Generational Traumas, Shoutout to Jelly Roll" | Episode 041
Nov 04, 2024
"Thank You Steven Pressfield, For Every Season, Little Habits Big Changes" | Episode 040
Oct 28, 2024
"Podcast Pipe Dreams, WTWBH: The Movie, Surprise Surprise Sobriety" | Episode 039
Oct 21, 2024
"Book Club, Religion, Self Applied Pressure" | Episode 038
Oct 14, 2024
"Pursuing Goals, Sobriety, Anxiety & Affirmations" | Episode 037 (Part 2)
Oct 07, 2024
"Communication in Friendship, Setting Goals, Go Back to School Bro" Episode 037 (Part 1)
Sep 29, 2024
"Wednesday Was A Trip" | Friendships, Mushrooms, Vulnerability & Inner Work | Episode 036
Sep 23, 2024
"The Key is Communication w/ Desiree & Steve" | Episode 035 (Part 2)
Sep 16, 2024
Episode 034 "Desiree Leighh: Elixxr Wellness Cafe (Part 1)"
Sep 09, 2024
Episode 033 "Be Kind To Yourself"
Sep 03, 2024
Episode 032 "Where We Are Now: 1 Year of WTWBH"
Aug 26, 2024
Episode 031 "Vic Alam & Old Dhaka Coffee House"
Aug 19, 2024
Episode 030 "Why Am I Like This?"
Aug 12, 2024
Episode 029 "It's Not Just About Me and You"
Aug 05, 2024
Episode 028 "Return to the Pool"
Jul 31, 2024
Episode 027 "We're Back (Again)"
May 17, 2024
Episode 026 "Ikonical w/ Brian Galligan"
May 06, 2024
Episode 025 “Finding Steve”
Apr 05, 2024
Episode 024 "At Least I'm Aware Of It"
Mar 24, 2024
Episode 023 “15 mins with Steve”
Mar 22, 2024
Episode 022 "We're Human Beings"
Feb 29, 2024
Episode 021 “Working Through It”
Feb 08, 2024
Solo Steve
Feb 07, 2024
Episode 020 "Back in the Kitchen"
Feb 01, 2024
Episode 019 "Jon Kilmer"
Jan 25, 2024
Mini pod w/Steve
Jan 20, 2024
Episode 018 "Remote Connection"
Jan 18, 2024
Episode 017 "Cherish Yourself"
Jan 11, 2024
Episode 016 "Letting Go Is Growth"
Jan 04, 2024
Episode 015 "Year End Recap 2023"
Dec 21, 2023
Episode 014 (Part 2) "Getting Vulnerable with JP"
Dec 14, 2023
Episode 014 (Part 1) "Getting Vulnerable with JP"
Dec 07, 2023
Episode 013 "w/Jose Cruz Uncut"
Nov 28, 2023
Episode 012 "TL2Q"
Nov 21, 2023
Episode 011 (Part 2) "A Year of Reflection with Steve"
Nov 14, 2023
Episode 011 Part 1 "A Year of Reflection with Steve"
Nov 07, 2023
Episode 010 "Don't Put Yourself In A Box"
Oct 31, 2023
Episode 009 "World Mental Health Day"
Oct 24, 2023
Episode 008 "Will Buk"
Oct 18, 2023
Episode 007 “Catching Up & Gratitude”
Oct 06, 2023
Episode 006 "The Most Grown Up Thing We've Ever Done"
Sep 29, 2023
Episode 005 "Doing Hard Things"
Sep 10, 2023
Episode 004 "With A "Plan""
Aug 27, 2023
Episode 003 "Eating humble pie"
Aug 24, 2023
Episode 002 “by the pool”
Aug 16, 2023