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07/22/2021

Happy birthday to my youngest and most inspiring guest, Nika !!!

And thanks for the amazing shirt! I will wear it with pride!!

Nika and her amazingly talented brother collaborated to make these awesome shirts, and 100% of sales were donated to to help further cancer research.

07/19/2021

If you haven’t listened to Nika’s episode yet, I HIGHLY suggest that you do! She is for sure my most inspiring guest to date (sorry other guests)!

Show her some love and go visit her Insta | Also check out my story for some posts with more info.

Today is also the last day to donate to the fundraiser I set up at the beginning of the month. All proceeds go directly to

You can find all the different podcasts players in my profile.

07/04/2021

I’ll probably get in trouble for posting the new pics we just got before … but I can’t help but show off my unbelievably gorgeous WIFE!

4th of July is a special day for us. We call it our “love-iversary”. Carlie has shared with me that she knew she was falling in love with me while laying back against my chest, looking up at the fireworks, on our first 4th together. If you’ve ever seen our engagement video, it’s why I did it under fireworks (I’ll put that video in my stories).

Besides being so stunning, she’s also the kindest person I’ve ever know, an unbelievably hard worker and business owner, incredibly creative and talented, and my greatest teacher ever! She has made sacrifices, like not drinking for the past 6 years, just to make me feel not alone - and honestly no one has ever done something like that for me before. Truly, she is my whole world and I just want to brag about her for a bit!!

And, since we have no shame in our hustle 😂 if you want to know more about this badass woman, she has a two part podcast where she gets super vulnerable about life experiences she’s overcome, she talks about what it took to go after what she wanted and start her business, and even what it has been like not drinking (hint: best decision ever). Plus she has a blog and you can see all of her amazing work at 💜

Love you so much babe!

All photos by the most talented wedding photog ever:

07/02/2021

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

On this episode Jay sits down with friend and colleague Tim Lambesis ( ). Tim and Jay worked together at a treatment center some years back, and Tim also happens to be the front man for the band, As I Lay Dying. In 2013, Tim was at the center of a high profile arrest and he was later convicted and sentenced to a significant time in prison. The conversation doesn't get too deep into the circumstances of the arrest, but instead focuses more on the topic of rehabilitation and reintegration. Tim also shares about a new non profit project he has been working on geared at helping other inmates get back on their feet after being released from prison. Jay and Tim also get into various other topics ranging from Tim’s music, the importance of therapy, and breaking down harmful stigmas.

"This episode is extremely close to my heart because I have many close friends and loved ones that have done time, paid their dues, and have gone on to do amazing things. However, the system is still largely set up in a way that statistically speaking, many will not be so fortunate. I’m extremely grateful to call Tim a friend and immensely proud of the work he has done on himself, and the work he continues to put in to help others. This is truly a great episode."
- Jay

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-into-focus/id1496905172?i=1000527573562

Photos by: .demellia

07/01/2021

Have you listened to the latest episode yet? Get caught up! New episodes released later this week.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-into-focus/id1496905172?i=1000527011909

06/28/2021

What is your preferred platform to listen to podcasts? (I genuinely want to know, if you’d kindly answer below)

I don’t even know what half of these are. But you can find me on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify Podcasts
Google Podcasts
Amazon Music
Podcast Addicts
Podchaser
Pocket Casts

You can also just click the link in my profile and choose from a few of these or just jump to the player on my website.

4 NEW EPISODES have dropped recently. Plus, 2 more coming soon!

06/27/2021

NEW EPISODE went live this morning! Have you checked it out yet?

On this episode Jay chats with friend and colleague Noelani Dizon. Lani and Jay met several years ago while working at a treatment center for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and currently she is the program director for Whole Person Wellness, a program that assists individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Lani and Jay discuss many of her recent accomplishments and some exciting things she has on the horizon, and they really dig into childhood and adolescent struggles that almost contributed to none of this being possible. Lani gets candid about two su***de attempts in her later teens, and she shares about the power of therapy, finding authentic connections, and being willing to do the hard work required to persevere and come out the other side. Lani is a true testament to what can happen when you advocate for yourself and do what is needed to take charge of your mental health.

As an aside, there is talk about su***de in this episode. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts please contact a mental health provider or call the National Su***de Prevention Hotline at 1800-272-8255. You can also take yourself, or have a family member take you to the hospital for emergency evaluation.

***deawarness ***deprevention

06/27/2021

🚨New Episode Tomorrow! 🚨

I have a great bee episode being released tomorrow. Plus I’ve put out 3 more new ones recently if you haven’t checked them out!

I’ve been having some issues with this account lately so please throw a little interaction my way (likes, comments, shares) so I can get my engagement back up and reach more people who might need to hear this!!

06/07/2021

Putting the finishing touches on another amazing episode with my friend and colleague Noelani Dizon .lani

Lani gets super candid about her mental health struggles as an adolescent, that ultimately led to two su***de attempts. And, we celebrate all the work she has put into herself that has led to some amazing accomplishments (like, her recent graduation from college and her acceptance to an MSW masters program... to name a few)!

Noelani is an incredible human who has turned her own struggles into an incredible gift for helping others! I can’t wait for you all to hear this one!

***deprevention ***deawarness

05/25/2021

Have you listened yet?

If you’ve enjoyed please drop a review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

05/22/2021

My dad once said to me, “You’re too young to get old.” I was probably about 34 or 35 at the time. That statement made a huge impact on my choices from that point on.

Now, at 41, I feel like I’m in the best shape I’ve been in probably 20 years. I don’t drink. I eat heathy-ish 😬 (burritos are healthy, right?). I chug water. I focus on getting good sleep. And, I try to challenge myself mentally to keep the old noggin sharp.

I used to think of these things as chores and the “boring” aspects of life. But now I see how this endless pursuit of pleasure and immediate gratification can take a toll... and it takes it quick!

I have a lot more to accomplish in this life... and I want to be healthy and capable of doing it all!

How do you keep yourself tuned up on the daily?

05/21/2021

How often do you take a moment to just slow down and reflect on what you’re grateful for?

What’s something over the last week that’s made you feel gratitude?

05/19/2021

New Episode - Jason Naylor

On this episode Jay chats with Jason Naylor. Jason is an award-winning artist, designer, and creative director based in Brooklyn. Jason has received global recognition for his work, contributing to such names as Pepsi, Fenty, LuluLemon, Xbox and Sour Patch Kids, to name a few, and in 2018 BUMBLE named Jason one of the 100 Most Inspiring New Yorkers. Jason has become known and sought after, for his unique colorful style that regularly contains messages of love and positivity, and this passion for spreading kindness has led him to collaborate with mental health organizations such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Jason and Jay discuss how he began to home in on his particular brand, and what aspects of his own life led him to feel so passionate about contributing to overall mental health awareness. This is an extremely inspiring episode and one that you’ll probably find yourself wanting to listen to a couple of times.

05/18/2021

Just putting the finishing touches on the first new episode in almost a year! For sure will be uploaded and hopefully available on and later this evening 🙌

05/11/2021

Second recording of the new season in the bag!

After some technical difficulties starting out, I finally got to sit down and chat with one of my favorite people, ! Jason is a world renowned artist and designer who has worked with the likes of Fenty, Coach, Lululemon, Pepsi... and the list goes on and on. Jason also has crafted a unique style and brand that is easily recognizable through his color palette (I’m sure I’m butchering this) and his spreading of kindness and positivity. He also just had a book published 😳🤭

Basically, the dude is a powerhouse!

We get in-depth about a lot of different subjects in this one and I’m extremely excited to get this out.

I’m shooting to have the first two released by as early as this weekend 😬🤞

In the meantime, go check out his page and snoop around. (Photos on this page by yours truly on my first trip to New York a few years back).

05/03/2021

Just finished the first recording of the new “season” of the Coming Into Focus Podcast. I sat down for a chat with longtime friend (and actual high school prom date ➡️ swipe over) - we discuss the complexities of death and grieving, and just the over all beautiful messiness of being human. The eposide will be up shortly, but in the meantime I highly encourage you to click that link and go snoop around a bit. As someone I greatly admire, there is far more to this woman than we could even begin to touch on in the short time we had 💜

05/01/2021

May 1st marks the start of Mental Health Awareness month. So, it seems like a fitting time announce that I will begin recording new episodes for the “Coming Into Focus Podcast”.

This post is also to hold me accountable to actually push harder to make this happen. After having a serious COVID scare doing in person recordings, and subsequently losing a couple great recordings over Zoom, I felt myself starting to pull back. It also coincided with a huge increase in clients in my therapy practice, as the pandemic really started to show its impact on people’s mental health and well-being.

But I’m feeling more called than ever now to begin again, and really circle back to the whole reason I started this podcast in the first place.

In my day to day job, I get meet with people, often at their lowest and most hopeless points in life, and I get to walk along side them as the discover their resilience. It’s truly a gift for me on a personal level to be trusted in this experience, but each client also always teaches me something about myself and my own ability to persevere and overcome.

I wanted to create a space where others could hear these types of stories so that they may find some hope in their own dark times.

The stories shared here will never be my actual clients, FYI. And although, I have a huge list of folks who want to help others by sharing their own story, I do need help finding more.

If anyone has a story of their own, or knows how to connect me with some inspiring people, please shoot me a message so I can have a convo and make sure we’re a right fit.

I’m very excited to begin again, and I’ll keep you posted on when the first new episode will post.

04/13/2021

New episodes coming soon!

02/02/2021

I haven’t posted anything on this account for awhile, but what the hell... here’s the obligatory, “Give me some validation for not drinking alcohol,” post 😂 ...1️⃣1️⃣ years today.
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Also, here are some unsolicited, and often controversial, thoughts on addiction.
▫️ Addiction is not an incurable lifelong disease, nor are there any genes that predetermine addiction.
▫️Addictions of all sorts (substances, s*x, gambling, overworking, shopping, phone use, etc) are maladaptive/unhealthy coping mechanisms.
▫️Addictions are an attempt, like everything in life, to manage and regulate discomfort. The addiction is the solution we find to the problem (discomfort), which is by nature unsustainable and eventually becomes its own problem.
▫️Boredom is discomfort. Severe trauma is discomfort. Everything in between can bring about levels of discomfort relative to each individual.
▫️ We all instinctively cope with various amounts of discomfort all day everyday. We learn an adapt as we go. Sometimes we learn healthy mechanisms and sometimes we learn unhealthy ones.
▫️The unhealthy ones tend to work fast and well. This makes them much more desirable and harder to break ties with.
▫️ It’s not the substance or the behavior that’s the problem. It’s the relationship to the substance or the behavior that’s the problem. If you NEED to use a substance, or engage in a certain behavior, to feel (or not feel) the way you want to you, you have an imbalanced relationship.
▫️Liking / Wanting ≠ Needing. Though your tricky brain might want to convince you, “I just really like it”
▫️We’ve over inflated many discomforts in our lives (think: fear of feeling awkward at a party) which leads to a fight or flight response, and the brain is just doing what it’s supposed to by trying to find you solutions. Unfortunately, if you’ve given it quick/effective/unhealthy solutions to pull from, it’s probably going to lead you to those every time.
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09/30/2020

Who knew?! 🤷‍♂️ Thanks to everyone that have listened, and much gratitude to all the guest that have offered their time and inspirational stories 🏆 I plan on getting back to this soon... but, life and whatnot.
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09/19/2020

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