• Why Cultural Immersion Matters: Exploring Global Perspectives featuring Haley Hiemstra
    Sep 13 2023

    On this episode of Upward Together, special guest host Josh Morgenlander is joined by his friend Haley Hiemstra and they talk about what it’s like fully immersing in other cultures when traveling abroad and being grateful for enriching cross-cultural interactions. Thanks Josh (miss u) and Haley for going upward together.


    (From the archive)


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    57 mins
  • What It’s Like Being On a National Tour For Jesus Christ Superstar featuring Faith Jones
    Sep 6 2023

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    Faith is no longer touring for Jesus Christ Superstar and is now a server for Gayle's Broadway Rose! Find out more about what she's up to: https://www.instagram.com/faithjones/


    On this episode of Upward Together, special guest guest host Josh Morgenlander is joined by his friend Faith Jones and they talk about what it’s like touring nationally for musical Jesus Christ Superstar. Faith shares touring experiences, the unique dynamic of their production, and how the show reflects essential aspects of humanity. Thanks Josh and Faith for going upward together.


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    55 mins
  • Should You Do What You Love for a Living? featuring Thomas Kelly
    Aug 30 2023

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    On this episode of Upward Together, I had a conversation with my friend Thomas Kelly, a student at Santa Clara University, studying computer science and accounting. We talk about navigating the balance between pursuing our passions and ensuring financial security. We reflect on our relationships with money, social status, and other people


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    51 mins
  • Growing Pains: From Perfectionism to Self-Acceptance featuring Nina Vo
    Aug 23 2023

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    On this episode, I had a conversation with with my friend Nina Vo, and we touch upon the idea of “growing pains”, especially as we navigate our young lives. We talk about the courage it takes to change course, the importance of self-compassion, and how self-love and acceptance can become the new benchmarks for personal growth.

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    36 mins
  • Beyond Sustenance: How Food Shapes Human Connections featuring Georgi Saucedo
    Aug 16 2023

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    On this episode, I had a conversation with Georgi Saucedo, a dear old friend of mine who actually was my co-host on the first podcast I ever did, called Storytime. You can probably still find it wherever you listen to podcasts. We talk about food and the significance it carries in our lives, how it sets the foundation for meaningful interactions and paves the way for enriching connections. I hope you enjoy.

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    32 mins
  • Embracing Change and Honoring Your Authentic Self featuring Aidan Crowley
    Aug 9 2023

    On this episode, I had a conversation with Aidan Crowley, someone that I am very honored and lucky to call a friend. She is currently an MD-PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania, and the way she thinks never fails to inspire me. We talk about the concept of “de-differentiation”, or the process of stepping back and considering multiple paths rather than being narrowly focused. We touch on embracing change and being open to new opportunities, and how originality comes from combining different ideas in unique ways.

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    32 mins
  • Transitions and Moving On featuring Josh Morgenlander
    Aug 2 2023

    On this episode, Jethro and Josh have one final (but nothing is ever really final) conversation before Josh moves on and goes to medical school, talking about transitions and what they’ve learned over the last year.

    From Jethro:

    Upward Together will continue, in a new format — we’re expanding our conversations to other people, bringing in other unique perspectives and stories, learning from each other along the way. While I will be taking point on this podcast, Josh will still return as a guest or guest host, having his own conversations to be held in this space (in fact, he has two we have yet to release)!

    This has always been the point of Upward Together, to have intentional conversation and build meaningful community, lifting each other up and encouraging each other to be better, together. We have a wonderful set of conversations coming up, with people I am honored and humbled to know. I am excited to share them with you all.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • BIG Life Changes
    Apr 4 2022
    Josh and Jethro talk about contemplating big life changes. What do we want our life to look like at the end of it all? What's the story of our life? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upwardtogether/support
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    36 mins