how do you create without losing yourself in the grind?

Welcome to Not Like the Other Podcast, where the chaos is real, the spirals are deep, and nothing is ever neatly wrapped up. This episode is all about creation vs. existence—what it means to make, to produce, to chase dreams, and whether any of it actually matters. Is podcasting a passion or just another hamster wheel? Can we ever escape the pressure to constantly be something? And when does the hustle become just another distraction from the real questions? We get existential, we get messy, and we ask the big, terrifying questions about identity, purpose, and the meaning (or meaninglessness) of it all. If you've ever felt like you're running in circles, drowning in content, or just vibing with the void, this one's for you.

Topics Discussed: (in order:) The grind of podcasting – Is it fulfilling or just another job? The illusion of productivity – Are we creating, or just distracting ourselves? Nature as pure chaos – No peace, only survival. Overthinking everything – The endless spiral of self-doubt. Content creation addiction – Why we can’t stop making. The moving goalposts of success – What happens after “making it”? The pressure to be ‘on’ – Why stepping back is necessary. The reality of distraction – Are we healed or just busy? Authenticity vs. performance – Are we just playing a role? Finding meaning in the mess – Maybe the point is that there is no point.