How Are You Thinking About? With Igor

Actress Kim Crossman is on the podcast, and she dishes out wisdom on: Choosing to be busy - 16:17 Feeling "burdensome" by sharing tough stuff - 24:16 Being a Monica wrapped in a Phoebe - 31:04 Not everything your brain says is true - 39:22 Being brave enough to try something new - 46:48 How do you know when you've reached your potential - 1:03:41 And much, much more I am now a coach! If there’s something in your life you are stuck on, I could be the person in your corner fighting to make it happen. Email me at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com and let’s talk about it. Remember if you ever have a thought or a reaction to an episode and want to share, feel free to let me know at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com. And as always, it’s a boost to the podcast if you leave an iTunes review.   Subscribe to Kim’s podcast "Pretty Depressed:" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-depressed-with-kim-crossman/id1489499125 Kim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimcrossman/ Joyable's Instagram: https://www.inst

Comedian Ericson Just is on the podcast this week! Topics discussed: Why Ericson says all he needs is $2 million and then he will feel good and calm Being super adaptable Building better habits Communicating in a relationship, relationship issues What Ericson learned from living in his car for a year And much, much, much much more   I am now a coach! If there’s something in your life that you want but are stuck on, I could be the person in your corner fighting to make it happen. Email me at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com and let’s talk about it. Remember if you ever have a thought or a reaction to an episode and want to share, feel free to let me know at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com. And as always, it’s a boost to the podcast if you leave an iTunes review.   Check out Ericson’s podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1176018286 or here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ericson-just/just-ericson Ericson’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/justericson Our old podcast, What are you wor

Creative Communicator and Coach Nick Goodin is on the podcast this week as we talk about all kinds of goodies including: Asking for help Messing up Taking responsibility quicker Scary Dads Making your negative self-talk funny And why shaking your body is one of the best things you can do for your anxieties  I am now a coach! If there’s something in your life that you want but are stuck on, I could be the person in your corner fighting to make it happen. Email me at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com and let’s talk about it. Remember if you ever have a thought or a reaction to an episode and want to share, feel free to let me know at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com. And as always, it’s a boost to the podcast if you leave an iTunes review.   Say hi to Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgoodinofficial    You can find Igor on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/igorhiller Igor’s Twitter is http://www.twitter.com/igorhiller Feel free to write to Igor at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com   PODCAST C

How Are You Thinking About with Igor returns with coach extraordinaire and Igor’s mentor, Adrian Koehler! The way that Adrian thinks is so powerful that big-time business people like founders of companies hire him to coach them, so he’s the perfect guest for the podcast. We talk about: The value of a coach (22:00) Why Adrian calls his mom every day, even though he doesn’t feel like it (sorry, Adrian’s mom) (33:12) Perfectionism and the antidote to it (51:08) Being OK with your dark side (1:08:00) And much, much more.   I am now a coach! If there’s something in your life that you want but are stuck on, I could be the person in your corner fighting to make it happen. Email me at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com and let’s talk about it. Remember if you ever have a thought or a reaction to an episode and want to share, feel free to email howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com. And as always, it’s a boost to the podcast if you leave an iTunes review.   Adrian’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adekoehler/ Adrian’s

Alex Dobrenko returns to plug his new show, Distance, a series about a long distance relationship shot from two perspectives. It's beautiful. Watch it here, free, right now: http://www.distancetheseries.com/ Also, podcast elephant in the room: it's been one year since we've heard a new episode. What's been going on with Igor? Is he depressed, or something? Yes. Good guess.  And because it's still How Are You Thinking About, we talk about fear, wanting to be successful, defining success, being hard on ourselves, identifying so hard with one's career that one has no idea who one is anymore, plus plenty of goofs.  Missed you guys. Hope you enjoy the episode. Remember if you ever have a thought or a reaction to an episode and want to share, feel free to email howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com. And as always, it’s a boost to the podcast if you leave an iTunes review. WATCH DISTANCE NOW: http://www.distancetheseries.com/ Alex's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dobrenkz Alex's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexdobr

  This is a “lost” episode of the podcast featuring Yoga Instructor to the stars as well as regular people, Alexis Novak. Alexis is also extremely funny, which is readily apparent the moment you follow her on Instagram @alexisgirlnovak or on Twitter at whatever comes up when you google Alexis Novak and Twitter.   On this episode we talk about physical and mental health, being honest about things that might be embarrassing, and being a mad hustler. The podcast lives, though currently very sporadically as I am working hard on some upcoming projects. Will I one day have a producer who will help me with booking and editing and marketing? Yes! When will that happen? I don’t know. A really cool way to support the podcast is to leave a review on iTunes. Everyone has been very nice so far, and if you leave a review, I will read it on air.    Remember if you ever have a thought or a reaction to an episode and want to share, feel free to email howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com. And as always, it’s a boost to the podcast

Writer, YouTuber, and Close Personal Friend Allison Raskin makes her return to the Podcast for 2 reasons: The first time she was on I don’t think she actually thought the podcast was real, and second, because she is a paragon of consistency and follow through. I don’t know anyone else as dependable, other than my mother, maybe? And so, feeling like I needed a refresher on getting shit done, and because people have asked for more Allison, we did round 2. I asked her exactly how she thinks about being consistent with her work, doing it no matter what, and always getting it out on time. And she really came through. I’ve actually listened to parts several times over the past week to remind myself and get into a certain mindset. I think, no matter what it is you do or have to do, you’ll find this episode very helpful. I should mention that since our last episode aired, Allison and her writing partner Gaby Dunn have a show in development with YouTube Red, they have written a book that will be out everywhere in Sept

On the podcast today is Jonny Cruz. This was the perfect time to talk to Jonny, because he’s plop in the middle of an inflection point in his life. For most of his adult life, he’s been a professional actor, you might have seen him as Ricky in Robert Rodriguez’s show Matador. But then, earlier this year, he started working at Facebook Live as a producer and at Instagram, directing boomerangs for A-list celebrities and shooting stories for the Instagram account, which has 200 million followers. At the same time, he blew up in voice over, because he’s the voice of Lucio in the ultra-popular game Overwatch, which I’m told some 20 million people play. In fact, you probably saw him last week in the video that went viral of him talking in character to all the other Overwatch VO actors. Jonny, from childhood, had the dream of being a big-time actor; that was the focus, and that was his identity into adulthood. And now he makes a pivot, and ... he’s incredibly happy and fulfilled. The narrative when it comes to caree

Award-winning Chicano-content focused Director Marvin Lemus comes on and gets nasty talking about both the guilt and the drive that comes from being an immigrant (or 2nd generation) and working in a creative field. We also talk about dealing with anxiety, activism, identity, YouTube, creating meaningful work, self-talk, love, and, you guessed it, more.  Marvin is an extremely talented filmmaker and a long-time friend and close collaborator with Igor. They worked together making sketches with their group, The Kids Table (http://www.youtube.com/thekidstablecomedy), as well as creating all the online promotional videos for the Lionsgate film, "Dear White People" (directed by podcast guest Justin Simien).  Marvin is currently in post-production on his Web Series, Gente-fied, which is Executive Produced by America Ferrera.   Marvin's website: http://www.elmarvinlemus.com/ Marvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmarvinlemus/ His award-winning short film: http://www.vamonosthefilm.com/ Trailer for his web s

Is 16 episodes in too early to have a retrospective? Of course! But this is podcasting, baby, and there are no rules. Enjoy this special episode where Igor's long-time friend Ab Belani turns things around on Igor and asks how he thinks about this podcast. Meta!   Ab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbelani   Find Igor on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/igorhiller/ Write to Igor at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com   PODCAST CREDITS Theme song: Vocals: MACK - https://www.instagram.com/mackandgold/ Mix: Dan Gerbang - https://www.instagram.com/dangerbang/ Writer: Igor Hiller   Cover art by George Hilton III: http://georgiecreates.tumblr.com/ Cover design by Eve Survilo: http://www.evesurvilo.com/   Thank you for listening. Saw this great quote from Salvador Dali today: "...I very early realized, instinctively, my life formula: to get others to accept as natural the excesses of one's personality and thus to relieve oneself of his own anxieties by creating a sort of collective participation."

On the podcast today is Nicholas Kraft, who Produced and Edited the fantastic documentary Pursuing Happiness, and is currently employee #1 and Director of Audience Development at the List app, a social network built around the creating and sharing of lists, and co-founded by BJ Novak. I had the privilege of watching Pursuing Happiness, where their goal was to find the happiest people in America, and oh man I liked it so much. Among many things, it made me realize that I need to step it up and actively care more for the people around me. Being nice is one thing, but I can stand to do more to make life easier for other people.  And I have played around with the List app, and I like that, too. It’s amazing how poignant or interesting or informative a simple list can be. Plus John Mayer and Lena Dunham use it all the time. Download it in the app store if you don’t have it yet. If you’re interested in seeing the doc, head over to PursuingHappiness.com, where you can see the trailer now, and though it won’t be avai

On the podcast today is rapper Young Twaun. Originally from Detroit, Twaun has opened for the likes of Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale, 2 Short and many others. His new single is called “Let It Marinate”, which you can hear on Spotify now.  I met Twaun when I decided to run an experiment and see how quickly I could emotionally connect with a stranger, and of course the first person I meet, we're onto God within a minute, and then they end up on my podcast. As you’ll hear, Twaun is an incredibly open-hearted, loving, warm, and focused person, and I really enjoyed his thoughts and perspective, especially when it came to God.    Young Twaun's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/69ePWlzaxlIHcpjwO1qMYy Music video for his song "Vows": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyTVj46KhOc Twaun's twitter: https://twitter.com/therealtwaun   You can find me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/igorpix/ Feel free to write me at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com   PODCAST CREDITS Theme song: Vocals: MACK - https://www.instag

On the podcast today is writer Zed Cutsinger. He has a show in the works with his comedy partner Andrew Micahan at Super Deluxe, writes for the sketch team Bombardier at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and he co-hosts the film-review podcast: “Views from the Vista.” As you’ll quickly tell, Zed is extremely thoughtful and intelligent, and in many ways this episode is a great example of the premise of the show, because we go way in depth into how Zed thinks about the daily stuff of life, from why he doesn’t trust gut reactions to thinking critically about why he likes the things he likes, and why it's so important to ask "why?" This is a very heady episode, which is awesome, and I hope you’ll listen with an open mind, because Zed does a good job of challenging some of our generally accepted beliefs. Remember, if you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far, share an episode with a friend and tell them to check it out. It’s an easy way to help the podcast grow.   You can find Zed on Twitter at https://twitter.com/zedcu

It's part 2 with TIME Magazine columnist Joel Stein, and we do not hold back. Some quotes from this episode: "I get very excited when someone has a fetish I don’t have because I feel superior." "When I hear alcoholics talk about their first drink, I know the intensity when I first saw my first porn magazine. And the self-hatred, and it was so shameful and so intense. It was so big, that feeling, that I wasn’t able to contain it in any vessel in my body. It was super super and still is very intense." "I listen to healthy men talk about watching porn, and it’s a tool to have an orgasm. To me, masturbation is a tool to watch porn." "Relationships get established really early. Like you establish a pattern within weeks that lasts for decades." "A marriage or a relationship is a million tiny acts of bravery, and [Joel's wife Cassandra] was really good at being brave in the moment and bringing the thing up, like when she’s hurt. I really admire that. It’s really hard." "I need someone to ask me five times before I t

Here is part one of my fantastic conversation with TIME Magazine columnist Joel Stein! Topics discussed: Social anxiety as an extrovert Wanting to be liked Mid-life crisis The freedom of not needing your work to outlive you Raising a child and what one learns about human growth Why my plan for Instagram success will fail   Some quotes from this episode: “I’m embarrassed not to have herpes.” “When I’m a dick, I think it’s likable?” “I exceeded my dreams in my 20’s and coasted ever since.” (On striving for immortality through your work): “See a therapist…that’s ego narcissism; that’s craziness. If you’re the President of the United States, odds are in 30 years no one will be able to name you. “Parenting is so reactive. I thought it would be so proactive, but it’s basically just triage all the time.” “[Having a kid] didn’t ruin my life like people told me it would.” "I just know men are horrible." Joel will be back next week with part 2 of our conversation, where things get only more intense, and more sexual. 

On the podcast this week is digital ad man/writer/podcast producer/editor/improviser Stephen Perlstein. It's a very interesting conversation in that we dig deep into four topics that keep feeding into and relating with each other: - Long distance running - Going for it/Just starting - Being opinionated - Kindness Some quotes from this episode:   "I didn't ask a lot of people how to start a website. I just started a fucking website." "You have to keep doing the stuff that you believe is good or worth doing." "We're mostly lucky." "I'm very willing to have people not be friends with me." (on being opinionated)   Where to find Stephen: http://www.stephenperlstein.com http://www.boardwalkaudio.com (his podcast network) https://twitter.com/perlstein   Where to find me: https://www.instagram.com/igorpix   Say hello at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com   Podcast Theme song: Vocals: MACK - https://www.instagram.com/mackandgold/ Mix: Dan Gerbang - https://www.instagram.com/dangerbang/ Writer: Igor Hiller   Cover art by

Gay Icon/Writer/Actress/Internet Celebrity Gaby Dunn (Just Between Us, Buzzfeed, Thought Catalog, Fusion, Cosmopolitan) is on the show! Some quotes from the episode:   7:00 “Allison and I have half a million dollars riding on our friendship.” 9:05 “I was kind of a dirt bag before I met Allison.” 27:58 "On being interested in Marc Maron: “His name is Marc, my father’s name is Marc. It’s spelled the same way. He’s a recovering addict. My Dad’s a recovering addict.” 29:50 "You should have sex with famous people. Just don't get emotionally involved." 33:00 “If a famous man turns out to be bad he raped 30 people, if a famous woman turns out to be bad she was rude to you on twitter one time.” 40:40 “It’s never gonna to be perfect. So just do it.” 42:45 “You need to have stuff to show for yourself. You need to be like, this is what I’m doing. This is my thing.” 59:20 "If you look like me, you’re not fat." 1:02:40 "There are a lot of YouTubers that don’t take a stance on anything and I find that very boring. Black Li

Writer Hunter Cope joins Igor in a wide-ranging conversation that gets deeper and deeper as it goes. Topics included: - Naturopathic medicine - Affirmations - Work ethic - Writing on one's own vs. with a partner - Advice from big-time comedy manager Peter Principato - Blind ambition - Feeling worthy - Working with friends - Vocalizing your career strategy - Addiction, Alcohol   Hunter wrote on the emmy-nominated Nickelodeon show "Sanjay and Craig" and was one of 5 admitted out of hundreds of applicants to the Disney Channel Storytellers Program. See many short films from him here: https://vimeo.com/huntercope You can find me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/igorpix/ Write to me at howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com As always, thank you so much for listening. I love to do this. 

Justin Simien, Writer/Director of the award-winning film “Dear White People” is on the podcast today and refuses to stop dropping wisdom. Couple quotes from the ep:   16:30 "People say things like ‘Movies can’t change the world’ and I think that’s bullshit."  18:15 "It takes a person who doesn’t get to see themselves in a culture, it takes a person that much longer to realize that they’re a valid person and that who they are matters. And think about all those opportunities that they miss out on because something subtle is telling them they don’t belong in the culture. " 32:00 - On when he realized he had depression: “I’m a writer/director, my movie is a hit at Sundance, I have a wonderful loving boyfriend, and wow, I have financial stability. Why can’t I get out of bed still?”  46:30 - "We’re not afraid we’re going to fail, we’re afraid we’ll be great" 1:12:00 - “This idea of ‘falling in love’ and finding the ‘perfect person’ for you is ruining everybody’s lives.” 1:56:10 - "At a certain point, you have to ho

This is part 2 of my chat with Ray Timmons, a fellow comedy performer and social wizard.   Among other things, Ray shares how he thinks about: - Why it's *easier* to be the host - What to do if you've forgotten someone's name - Being a connector - Why being social makes you attractive    And so much more. This episode is chock full of great info. I hope you like it!    Ray's info: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gypsy_ray/ FB: http://www.facebook.com/ray.timmons YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/powerupcomedy   My info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igorpix/ Email: howareyouthinkingabout@gmail.com