The Existential Bro Podcast

Psychotherapist Ira Israel, author of “Wired & Tired” as well as “How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re and Adult,” speaks with Julian Shojaie, Esq. about Existentialism and its effect on modern day relationships on this special two part episode of the Season 4 Premiere.

Ira teaches sold-out workshops at Esalen and Kripalu and has written over 400 articles on psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for The Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, and Medium. Ira graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and has graduate degrees in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies.

Psychotherapist Ira Israel, author of “Wired & Tired” as well as “How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You’re and Adult,” speaks with Julian Shojaie, Esq. about Existentialism and its effect on modern day relationships on the Season 4 Premiere. Ira teaches sold-out workshops at Esalen and Kripalu and has written over 400 articles on psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for The Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, and Medium. Ira graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and has graduate degrees in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies.

Julian Shojaie, Esq. aka Juju Shoji, brings on his mentor and friend, NBA Agent, Jonathan Mputu, Esq., and his younger brother and entertainment marketer, Jonathan Shojaie, to discuss how the two Jonathans continue to work towards “Finding Peace” in their personal lives, careers, and platonic and intimate relationships. The three men speak openly about their journey through achieving solitude and how patience, grace, and gratitude have been instrumental in guiding them to peace. 

Divorce attorney and Existential Bro Podcast Host, Juju Shoji, alternatively known as Julian Shojaie, Esq., interviews DJ Habibeats also known as Ibrahim (Abey) Abu-Ali, for an exclusive about Abey's journey into music and self-discovery. Juju reminisces with his law school colleague and now professional DJ, about whether happiness and fulfillment are mutually exclusive or if you can attain both in your career. The gentleman go on a musical journey of self-love, finding purpose in their art, and openly discuss the familial pressures tied to being an immigrant and doing right by your upbringing. 

The Existential Bro interviews TV news guest, entrepreneur/inventor, and ophthalmologist, Dr. Houman Hemmati, M.D., Phd, on the next generation entering the digital and social media era.  How do we raise children to succeed in a technologically founded and Artificial Intelligence driven new world? Is mental health in children linked to screens and unsocial behavior? What was the aftermath of the pandemic? Do children need to be bored or will TikTok create anxious kids looking for the next dopamine rush filled with false expectations for the real world that awaits them? All questions you will find the answers to in this next existential episode.

Juju Shoji, the Existential Podcaster/Lawyer/Poet, reconnects with Rickey Lee, an old friend and an original Existential Bro, to discuss parenting his beautiful daughter, Frankie Lee. The two team up to interview JuJu’s boss, Fisher Phillips LLP Partner Grace Horoupian Esq., to discuss the hurdles associated with motherhood while balancing a full-time successful legal career.

Juju Shoji, the Existential Podcaster/Lawyer/Poet, meets infamous actress JJ Nolan, and reconnects with a familiar friend, Amitai Porat, to discuss the fear associated with imposter syndrome and the battles they all face with the imposter - aka Connie, the Con Artist - dictating their lives. 

Juju Shoji, the Existential lawyer/poet/hopeless romantic, meets Christopher Louis, author/dating coach/podcaster from the Dating Intelligence Podcast as they both explore their status quo of their once long-term relationships to finding peace in the new era of dating. 

Faking Intimacy or discovering Self-Love? The Existential Bros take a deep dive on the Season 3 Premier Halloween Special with writer/director/activist, Jessa Zarubica, in discussing their spooky feelings about attempting to find true connection with oneself. If you are not taught how to have healthy intimacy with yourself first, then you end up faking it with your next partner, and never truly making it. 

The boys are back again with a follow up episode to discuss their fears and how they've changed in the last few years.