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Figuring It Out is a podcast hosted by Pool House New York. Each episode, we tell a story of something we learned. A story we are eager to tell. And a story we think the world should know. Pool House New York is a creative project founded by Andrew Anabi. Andrew is a meditator, writer, poet and visual artist. Andrew has a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. from the University of San Diego. Prior to creating Pool House, Andrew was a corporate finance attorney at a large law firm in Manhattan.
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Thursday Feb 24, 2022
# 16 - Simon Kim (Keep It Wholesome)
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
In this episode, I sat down with my first guest, Simon Kim. He is the founder of the brand, Keep It Wholesome.
Simon's been making content on TikTok for over two years and he's developed a large following since then (+1.1 million). He's also branched out onto other platforms like YouTube and he has his own podcast, Voice Memos with Simon Kim, where he talks about positive mental health topics.
Simon and I discuss the ups and downs of being a creator, finding your "voice", managing your mental health, finding inspiration and so much more. We hope you enjoy. :)
Links:
Simon's TikTok: @keepitwholesome.
Simon's Instagram: @keepingitwholesome.
Simon's YouTube: wholesomesimon
Simon's Podcast: Voice Memos with Simon Kim.
Simon's Store: www.keepitwholesome.com
Andrew's TikTok: @poolhousenewyork
Andrew's Instagram: @poolhousenewyork
Andrew's Newsletter/Blog: loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com
Andrew's Store: www.poolhousenewyork.com
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
# 15 - The Art of Happiness
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
In this episode, I share a story of how I was overwhelmed a few weeks ago and the way I grounded myself in spite of this. In particular, I started to look outward (i.e. I started to pay attention to the people and things around me). In turn, this brought my spirits back up. It reminded me that some of the happiest moments in my life are when I am paying attention to someone or something other than myself.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
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Thursday Jul 15, 2021
# 14 - The Tragedy of Good Luck
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
In this episode, I explore the idea that we rarely know the difference between good and bad luck. Often, what is bad momentarily is capable of creating something good in the future — it has the potential to lead us to people and things we will not be able to imagine our lives without one day. Remembering this is important because it gives us the confidence to realize that potential and to turn our world into something better than it was.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com/welcome.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To stay up to date on future episodes and projects, follow me on Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
Tuesday May 25, 2021
# 12 - The Art of Regret
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
In this episode, I explore the importance of regret. I discuss how regret is simply a tool and guiding light that helps us learn from our mistakes. At the same time, I discuss how we need to keep in mind that the past probably needed to happen the way it did. Sometimes we need to go through those hard lessons.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com/welcome.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
# 11 - Finding Hope
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
In this episode, I talk about the importance of hope and how we must be careful when using it. In particular, I discuss how we must not use hope as a means to over-describe the future. The future has endless surprises in store for us and our only job is to find peace in not knowing. It is "to stand confidently at the crossroad between what we think our lives will be and the eternal unknown."
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com/welcome.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
# 10 - Letting Go
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
In this episode, I talk about my past experience of being lawyer and how I felt transitioning out of that job. In particular, I discuss how letting go of something does not mean the past was a waste. Because every experience enriches our story and turns us into people we never would have been otherwise.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com/welcome.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
#9 - The Journey
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
In this episode, I talk about how the journey is more important than the destination. In particular, I discuss how if we aren’t enjoying our journey or if it isn’t fulfilling in itself, then we will waste most of our life. Because most of our life is the journey. Most of our life is the process of getting from “over here” to “over there.”
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
#8 - No More Overthinking
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
In this episode, I talk about the tendency to overthink awkward or negative experiences with others. In particular, I discuss how these experiences should not be given more weight in our minds than they deserve. Because when we overly fixate on them, we solve nothing and we tend to neglect the positive experiences in our lives.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
#7 - Find Beauty
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
In this episode, I talk about finding beauty in our everyday lives. In particular, I talk about the benefits of beauty, and how it can help us through hard times. It can be the light we need to realize that moving forward is, and always was, worth it.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
#6 - Find the Lesson
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
In this episode, I talk about using setbacks and mistakes as an opportunity to learn and grow. Because there is always growing to be had and lessons to be learned. We just have to look for these opportunities.
To subscribe to my newsletter, visit loveandrew.poolhousenewyork.com.
Music for the podcast is composed by Harold Malcolm. You can find him on Instagram @haroldmalcolm.
To see the accompanying artwork and writing for this episode, visit my Instagram @poolhousenewyork.
My poetry book is also available now. You can find it at poolhousenewyork.com/books/selectedpoems.