What if the reality you’re experiencing isn’t actually reality, but your brain’s best guess of what reality is?

In this episode of On to the Next Quarter, I sit down with neuroscientist and NYU professor Dr. Pascal Wallisch to explore why two people can experience the exact same thing and walk away with completely different realities.

Pascal’s research on the viral 2015 phenomenon “The Dress”,  which some saw as blue and black while others swore was white and gold, offers a fascinating window into how our brains construct the world around us.

But we go far beyond the dress.

We explore how music shapes memory and emotion, what depression can reveal about the brain, and why understanding perception might help us disagree without being disagreeable. We also dive into AI, smartphones, the future of learning, and why Pascal believes in-person connection may be poised for a comeback.

And eventually, we arrive at some of the bigger questions: Have we lost our sense of purpose? Why are so many young people asking, “What should I do with my life?” And do we need adversity to achieve greatness?

Because perhaps one of the most important things neuroscience can teach us is this:

You don’t experience the world exactly as it is. You experience your brain’s reconstruction of it.

At the end of life, people don't regret what they achieved, they regret how deeply they connected.

In this episode of On to the Next Quarter, I sit down with Dr. Kathy Zhang, a palliative care physician and certified hypnotist, for a conversation about grief, purpose, death, and what it truly means to live a meaningful life.

After spending years caring for patients at the end of life, Dr. Kathy has witnessed the rawest moments of the human experience. Together, we explore why the deepest regrets are rarely about success or achievement, but about the relationships we nurtured, the love we allowed ourselves to receive, and the conversations we were too afraid to have.

We also dive into:

- Why Dr. Kathy chose a career in palliative care
- What dying patients have taught her about living
- How grief can transform us instead of breaking us
- Why spiritual practices often help people find peace at the end of life
- What hypnosis really is and how it helps access the unconscious mind
- How to support someone navigating grief without trying to "fix" them
- The importance of having difficult conversations before it's too late

To close the episode, Dr. Kathy guides me through a live hypnosis session, offering a firsthand look at how this practice can help us reconnect with ourselves on a deeper level.

Whether you're navigating loss, searching for your purpose, or simply wondering how to live with fewer regrets, I hope this conversation reminds you that the quality of our lives is often measured by the depth of our connections.

Daniel Robinson aka the Pie Ninja has transformed his life and the life of others by merging together his passion for pizza with his purpose of serving his community. 

Daniel is the owner of Banging Pies Pizza and the Co-founder of the Candid Podcast and Dough Bros Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose proceeds are given to under-served communities. In this conversation Daniel shows us that you can completely transform your life no matter what situation you are in. He realized that being  behind bars is not the place where he can be the best version of himself or of service to others. Throughout this conversation we explore what purpose means to him and how your can use your passions and transform that to your purpose.

In this episode of On to the Next Quarter, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Musleh, endocrinologist and co-founder of Anzara Health, to explore why so many women are being told "everything looks normal" while feeling anything, but normal.

We dive into the realities of hormones, metabolism, perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, thyroid health, weight gain, and the growing disconnect many women experience with their bodies. Dr. Sarah shares what she's seeing firsthand in her practice, why so many symptoms are overlooked or misdiagnosed, and what every woman should know about advocating for their health.

But this conversation goes beyond medicine. We talk about modern life, chronic stress, prevention, the importance of feeling truly heard by your healthcare provider, and what it means to take a more holistic approach to health and healing. 

Whether you're navigating hormonal changes, struggling to understand symptoms that don't seem to have answers, or simply want to better understand your body, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, we discuss:

- Why so many women are told "everything looks normal"
- Perimenopause and menopause myths
- Hormones, metabolism, and weight gain
- The impact of stress, sleep, and lifestyle on hormones
- What holistic women's healthcare actually looks like
- How to become a better advocate for your own health

Today’s conversation is with actress, writer, and producer Zina Wilde, who is known for her work on Billions and 80 for Brady.

We spoke about what it really feels like to chase a dream for decades: moving to New York alone at 17 from Greece, navigating rejection in the film industry, redefining success, burnout, creativity, loneliness, community, and learning how to find joy again.

This conversation felt less like an interview and more like an honest reflection on ambition, identity, and the pressure so many of us feel to “make it.”

We also dive into:

•  the emotional reality of the acting industry 
•  self-worth and rejection 
•  why achievement doesn’t always equal fulfillment 
•  healing through travel and nature 
•  the importance of play, movement, and community 
•  social media, authenticity, and creative pressure 
•  learning to be kinder to yourself

What if success isn’t what we’ve been taught it is?

What if the most profitable thing you could ever build is a company rooted in humanity?

In this episode, I sit down with Atul Thakkar, a leader who chose to build his life and business differently. Not by chasing profit at the expense of people, but by integrating purpose, compassion, and ethics into every decision.

We talk about:

- Whether purpose is something we’re born with… or something we grow into
- Why society believes kindness and success can’t coexist
- What it actually looks like to treat employees like human beings—not assets
- How trust is built (and rebuilt) in moments of betrayal
- And what it means to lead with heart in a world that rewards detachment

This conversation challenged me. It softened me. And it reminded me that maybe the way forward isn’t becoming harder…but becoming more human.

At 29 years old I still don’t have a clear plan.
I don’t know exactly where this path is leading me.
But once again, I’m choosing to trust it anyway.

In this episode, I talk about the pressure to have everything figured out, the fear of being judged, and what it really looks like to take a chance on yourself when nothing is guaranteed.

This isn’t about having the answers.
It’s about having the courage to keep going without them.
If you’ve ever felt behind, lost, or unsure of your next step… this is for you.

Here goes everything.

Lately, I've noticed we are all trying to get our spark back. That feeling you get when you start to fall in love with life again. It's invigorating, exciting, and creates butterflies in your heart. It's that feeling you get when someone compliments you when you are having a bad day. Or when you spark conversation with someone on the train. It's in those serendipitous moments of life when you meet your new best friend, when you make someone on the sidewalk smile, have an experience of a lifetime, or when you meet the love of your life. That feeling comes down to one thing... Connection. Connection to ourselves and connection with others. 

Today's guest is someone who is passionate about building a world where presence, deep connection, and critical thought once again define what it means to be human. Randy Ginsberg is the founder of Kanso, a company that creates intentional phone-free experiences and everyday living products for growth-minded people who want more out of their time offline.

Technology and our phones are beautiful tools that allow us to connect with friends and family near and far, but it has also taken us away from the present moment. Randy has found a way to remind us of the beauty of being human. These events have rapidly grown in popularity and are being hosted in major cities like New York, London, San Fransisco, San Diego and is rapidly expanding to many more locations. 

I highly recommend you check it out and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.