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Your New Side Quest26. You gotta STOP SIMPING!In this episode, we talk about being a SIMP. Basically abandoning ourselves in hopes that we can somehow win a girls affection. Listen in our unfortunate journeys of simping for a girl.2025-07-2420 minYour New Side Quest25. The 3 sources of HAPPINESSIn this episode, we talk about the 3 places where you can find happiness - if you are searching for it. We explain how Experiences, Growth, and Contribution helps you in cultivating happiness within yourselves.2025-07-1713 minYour New Side Quest24. From Uncertainty to CertaintyIn this episode, we explore how clarity doesn’t come from overthinking—it comes from showing up. We talk about how investing effort into what you’re unsure about is the only real way to find out if it’s meant for you. Whether it’s in dating, creative pursuits, or life decisions, taking action dissolves anxiety and leads to certainty—whether it’s a yes or a no. Tune in for a mindful reminder that your answers are on the other side of commitment.2025-07-1014 minYour New Side Quest23. Am I ATTRACTIVE Enough?In this episode, we dive into a conversation Derrick had with a friend who felt like he just wasn’t on the radar with women—and how that used to resonate with both of us. Together, we unpack the idea that attraction isn’t a formula—it’s subjective. There’s no one-size-fits-all blueprint. We share our own stories of chasing validation, feeling “not enough,” and how we both shifted from a mindset of lack to one rooted in self-worth. If you’ve ever questioned what makes you attractive or felt like you were doing something wrong, this one’s for you.2025-07-0315 minYour New Side Quest22. From Imagination to REALITYIn this episode, We talk about the true essence of creativity... how it’s not just for artists, but for anyone willing to bring an idea to life. We share the behind-the-scenes of our recent reel at Tantalus, reflect on why we lose touch with our creativity as we grow up, and how we can reclaim it. Whether you’re a creator or just feeling stuck, this one’s a reminder that creativity is intelligence having fun and it’s never too late to play again.2025-06-2612 minYour New Side Quest21. When Love means LOSING yourselfIn this episode, Derrick and Zac unpack the emotional cost of changing yourself just to feel chosen. From childhood comparisons to chasing love through self-abandonment, they reflect on their personal experiences of trying to prove their worth in relationships. Together, they explore why so many of us feel the need to perform for love—and how true connection can only come when we choose ourselves first. If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn love by being someone you’re not, this conversation is for you.2025-06-1915 minYour New Side Quest20. Escaping the SUFFERINGIn this episode, we are diving more into the unhealthy ways we try to escape discomfort. A few of our friends drink alcohol until blackouts, take drugs recreationally, while we both admit to fapping our feelings away LOL. Let's explore healthier ways with dealing with discomfort!2025-06-1214 minYour New Side Quest19. It's NOT love. It's LIMERENCE!We talk about how limerence consumes you to the point of delusion, crafting an idea of a person that is not aligned with REALITY. Love doesn't feel anxious. It feels SAFE and consistent.2025-06-0520 minYour New Side Quest18. When SHIT hits the fanIn this episode, we talk about our lowest point in our lives and how that actually ended up becoming our catalysts for GROWTH. Come with us on our journey exploring who we became despite our struggles.2025-05-2913 minYour New Side Quest17. LOVE withOUT LaborIn this episode, we talk about other sources of love, outside of romantic love, that can fulfill you. Mainly, how friendships can give that longer lasting love and how it is different in comparison of romance.We go in to talking about our recent social event and how safe love should feel like.2025-05-2211 minYour New Side Quest16. You MAD bro? Let's talk about it.In this episode, we are discussing how we react to emotional triggers or reactions when involved in conflict. We recently been through so BEEF within our Pickleball group and we wanna explore how we resolved that situation but focus more on how we initially reacted and our understanding of why we reacted in such a way.2025-05-1512 minYour New Side Quest15. Opportunity is a PLANE ticket AWAYIn this episode, we are talking about traveling opportunities - what it's like traveling for work vs. vacation, how we came upon these opportunities, and what it takes to attract these opportunities into your own life!2025-05-0813 minYour New Side Quest14. Single is PEACEFULIn this episode, we talk about how our current status of singledom is going, what we are currently experiencing, what we are learning, and the peace that comes with it.2025-05-0114 minYour New Side Quest13. Interest is OBVIOUS!In this episode, we talk about what genuine interest looks and feels like! Bottom line, it's clear, obvious, and you don't have to do anything to earn anyone's interest.2025-04-2416 minYour New Side Quest12. I want to steal YOUR life!In this episode, we talk more about comparison - the ultimate thief of joy. And why it is important to acknowledge that you cannot just want ONE aspect of someone's fortune. You have to take ALL THAT IT TOOK for them to get there! The sacrifices, the loss, the all-nighters, the failed relationships, etc.Perhaps this will give you some perspective on how someone else's success was actually earned by an accumulation of many things!2025-04-1714 minYour New Side Quest11. Failures are RedirectionsIn this episode, we talk about reframing failures as redirection. A catalyst for growth. Who would we be if we DIDN'T go through failures?! 2025-04-0312 minYour New Side Quest10. The stories WE tell OURSELVESIn this episode, we talk about the inner critic that is telling us NEGATIVE stories and how it does not serve us. We show up better in life if we tell ourselves better stories.2025-03-2613 minYour New Side Quest9. I have G.A.S. and YOU do too!For this episode, we go talk about G.A.S. Gear Acquisition Syndrome. It is a photography term based on the idea that photographers and videographers fall into the trap of constantly buying gear and building up their inventory of tools while also building up debt for the sake of solving the same problems that could have honestly been completed with LESS. This relates to ANYTHING we buy in our life as well!2025-03-1912 minYour New Side Quest8. Mental FappingIn this episode, we are talking about cheap dopamine hits which we call "Mental Fapping." We are constantly consuming content on a daily basis and it often keeps us from progressing in life, keeping us stuck, and we're using it in a way to ESCAPE from pain or discomfort. Let's explore ways we can break free from the mental fap.2025-03-1215 minYour New Side Quest7. You gotta MAN up!What does it mean to be a "Man"? In this episode, we explore what society believes masculinity is and we open up on how men are expected to suppress our humanness - our emotions for the sake of putting up a front of being an ideal conventional "man" + the consequences of keeping these emotions suppressed.2025-03-0522 minYour New Side Quest6. What if the process is the reward you've been looking for?In this episode, we talk about enjoying the journey more than the outcome. When reaching towards a goal, are you in full presence while in the process of taking actions towards a certain outcome? or are you just so tunnel-visioned that you forget the in-betweens along the way?2025-02-2622 minYour New Side Quest5. Did you side quest into your career?In this episode, we talk more about how our curiosity led in to the careers we have today being creatives and creating content. Perhaps experimenting may be the answer to anyone who feels lost in their own career.2025-02-1918 minYour New Side Quest4. Are relationships like a game of Pickleball?In this short episode, we are viewing dating and relationships like a game of pickleball. There are many shared qualities between both and perhaps after this, you will never see relationships the same way again!2025-02-1205 minYour New Side Quest3. What's the CRAZIEST DM that led to the first date?In this episode, we talk about modern dating and how we meet new people through apps but also what we learned from ignoring red flags for the sake of feeling validated by a potential partner.2025-02-0526 minYour New Side Quest2. Who decided YOUR life?In this episode, we talk about "should's" and "Supposed to be's" where we are at the mercy of what we think others think of us and then basing our life decisions upon our fabricated assumptions.2025-01-2918 minYour New Side Quest1. Pilot - Side questsThrough this game of life, how did you end up figuring out your main journey? Your main quest? Truthfully, we figure that out via our "side quests." 2025-01-2412 min