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The What Are You Even Talking About podcast

The What Are You Even Talking About podcast

By: Mark Stephen Lyons Jr
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What Are You Even Talking About?—an unfiltered, truth-seeking space where art, science, psychology, spirituality, and lived experience collide in the most human way possible.

I’m The Nomothete—your guide, your fellow traveler, and your friendly neighborhood reality-questioner. As a Nomothete (a maker of meaning and a builder of principles), I explore the real mechanics of becoming: how people survive, adapt, heal, and evolve in a world that is rarely simple, often chaotic, and never as “normal” as we pretend it is.

Here you’ll find a diverse range of episodes that reflect my actual life and work: mental health and recovery (including my personal experiences with depression and schizoaffective disorder), expressive arts therapy and creativity as a stabilizing force, motivation without toxic positivity, journaling and self-inquiry as tools for accountability, interviews with thought leaders and deep dives into geek culture—because stories, symbols, and comics sometimes tell the truth before we have words for it.

This podcast is not about pretending pain is beautiful. It is about building a realistic path through it. It is about learning what’s true, naming what’s happening, and turning your life into something sturdier—one honest insight, one practice, one creative act at a time.

If you’ve ever felt like your mind moves differently… if you’ve ever questioned your reality… if you’re trying to heal without losing your intelligence or your soul… you’re in the right place.

Welcome to What Are You Even Talking About? Let’s make meaning on purpose.

The Nomothete LLC 2026
Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Becoming the Observer in Your Dreams and Life WAYETA podcast
    Mar 29 2026

    On this episode of “What Are You Even Talking About?” I’m joined by Sheila BalgobinThe Dream Decipherer—for a conversation about one of the most underrated skills in human life: observation.

    Sheila breaks down how to look at your dreams—and your day-to-day situations—from a more removed, witnessing perspective. Not dissociation. Not avoidance. But the kind of conscious distance that gives you clarity instead of chaos. We explore how dreams can function like inner mirrors and “night-language,” revealing patterns your waking mind keeps skipping over, and how learning to observe (instead of react) can help you navigate challenges with more ease, awareness, and self-trust.

    We also get into lucid dreaming, repetitive dreams, dream recall, synchronicity, creativity, and why some of the most intense dreams show up rarely—but leave a mark for a reason. This episode is a bridge between the conscious and unconscious mind, and a reminder that your inner world is not random—it is communicating.

    Chapters

    0:24 — Introduction to Dream Decipherer Sheila Balgobin

    1:32 — Embracing the Gift of Dream Interpretation

    2:34 — Discovering the Power of Dreams at a Young Age

    6:01 — Personal Experiences with Dream Premonitions

    7:56 — Dreams as Inner Gurus and Sources of Creativity

    9:44 — Historical Examples of Dreams Shaping Discoveries

    11:11 — Exploring the Connection Between Dreams and Synchronicity

    17:35 — Unlocking the Potential of Infrequent but Intense Dreams

    18:12 — Tips for Improving Dream Recall and Manifestation

    19:29 — Bridging the Gap Between Conscious and Unconscious Mind

    21:43 — Understanding the Purpose of Repetitive Dreams

    27:10 — The Significance of Lucid Dreaming

    29:52 — Applying Lucid Dreaming Concepts in Waking Life

    43:14 — Common Dreams and Communal Dreaming

    56:28 — Creativity and Inspiration from Dreams

    57:55 — Contact Information and Future Conversations

    Connect with Sheila Balgobin

    Website: crackyourdreamcode.com

    YouTube: @thedreamdecipherer

    Instagram: instagram.com/thedreamdecipherer

    The Nomothete

    Website: https://www.thenomothete.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/thenomothete

    Instagram: instagram.com/thenomotheteart

    Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thenomothete

    TikTok: @the.nomothete

    X: @NomotheteArt

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Stages of Manifestation: Understanding the Process WAYETA podcast
    Mar 29 2026

    On this episode of “What Are You Even Talking About?” I’m joined by Jennifer Querubin for a conversation that brings manifestation down from the clouds and into something you can actually practice. Jennifer breaks manifestation into clear stages—from awareness to embodiment—and we explore what it means to consciously move through each phase instead of hoping the universe does all the heavy lifting.

    We talk about mindset not as a slogan, but as a system: how generational patterns can shape what you believe you deserve, how “negative manifestation” often shows up as repeated unconscious cycles, and how the subconscious mind quietly runs the show until you learn how to look at it directly. We also discuss transformation as identity-level change—what people call “quantum leaping,” what it costs, and what it requires: self-honesty, pattern recognition, and the courage to become someone new.

    And yes—we go into frequency, energy, and vibration, but with a grounded lens: what those ideas can mean psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually when you’re doing real internal work. We close by zooming out to the bigger picture—humanity as a multiverse of experiences, personal archetypes, and those awakening moments that crack your old reality open and force a new one to be built.

    If you want manifestation that is intentional, accountable, and embodied, this episode is for you.

    Chapters

    0:15 — Introduction to the Podcast

    1:42 — Exploring Mindset and Manifestation

    5:35 — Overcoming Generational Curses

    7:53 — The Stages of Manifestation

    12:10 — Embodiment and Involution

    13:09 — Journey of Self-Discovery

    23:04 — Understanding Negative Manifestation

    26:14 — Recognizing Personal Patterns

    27:52 — Transformation and Self-Realization

    31:04 — Quantum Leaping and Transformation

    33:21 — Embracing Change and Growth

    42:39 — The Impact of Social Media

    46:20 — The Power of the Subconscious Mind

    50:16 — Transformation Through Mindset Shift

    52:44 — Frequency, Energy, and Vibration

    56:44 — Humanity’s Multiverse of Experiences

    58:31 — Revealing Personal Archetypes

    1:00:17 — Spiritual Awakening Moments

    Connect with Jennifer Querubin

    Website: https://www.reachyourhighestpotential.com

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/188780060629287

    The Nomothete

    Website: https://www.thenomothete.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/thenomothete

    Instagram: instagram.com/thenomotheteart

    Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thenomothete

    TikTok: @the.nomothete

    X: @NomotheteArt

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • From Recidivism to Redemption: Interview with Shaquan Jefferson WAYETA Podcast
    Mar 18 2026

    On this episode of “What Are You Even Talking About?” I sit down with Shaquan Jefferson for a conversation that hits where life is real: what it takes to move from recidivism to redemption, especially for men of color navigating a system that often punishes pain and then acts surprised when it returns.

    Shaquan is doing the work at the intersection of therapy, spirituality, and advocacy—not as separate lanes, but as a unified approach to rebuilding lives. We talk about reentry after incarceration, the invisible barriers people don’t see until they live them: poverty, lack of resources, unstable support, employment discrimination, and the psychological toll of being treated like your worst day is your permanent identity.

    We also go straight at mental health stigma—why it sticks, how it harms, and what it looks like to create culturally grounded support for men who were taught to survive by staying silent. We discuss recidivism as more than a statistic: as a cycle fueled by unmet needs, limited opportunity, and generational trauma—and how breaking the cycle requires more than “motivation.” It requires tools, community, soft skills, and systems that actually give people a fair shot at becoming someone new.

    This episode is about transformation with accountability—personal healing that becomes community change.

    Episode Chapters

    0:33 — Introduction to “What Are You Even Talking About?”

    2:10 — Starting Conversations: Books vs. Music

    3:56 — Shaquan Jefferson’s Journey and Mission

    6:54 — Challenges of Reentering Society After Jail

    8:37 — Addressing Poverty and Lack of Resources

    11:59 — Breaking Mental Health Stigmas

    14:30 — Promoting Men’s Mental Health Awareness

    21:17 — Understanding Recidivism

    23:44 — Challenges of Employment Post-Incarceration

    26:25 — Lack of Diversity in the Therapy Field

    27:52 — Breaking the Cycle of Suffering and Pain

    35:20 — Soft Skills and Life Lessons

    38:06 — Building Partnerships and Spreading Awareness

    52:54 — Revisiting Support and Mental Health

    55:29 — Contact Info and Collaboration Opportunities

    Connect with Shaquan Jefferson

    https://linktr.ee/AKey2thestreets https://linktr.ee/shays_harmony

    Connect with The Nomothete

    www.thenomothete.com

    facebook.com/thenomothete

    instagram.com/thenomotheteart

    https://ko-fi.com/thenomothete

    TikTok: @the.nomothete

    Threads: thenomotheteart

    X: NomotheteArt

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    59 mins
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