The Mountain in us
The Mountain in us
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As a poet, I have explored the adventures and ethos of human existence through the ink. I naturally gravitated towards podcasting, where observation, listening & silence create a bonding spell.In each episode of The Mountain In Us, I sit down with a kindling guest whose journey is more than a milestone; together, we unravel the human spirit of exploration, expression, and purpose. These conversations are candid, rejuvenating, and connective. I’m optimistic that the breadcrumbs from our trails will resonate with your beat and boost your courageous adventures and perspectives.“The Mountain in Us, a podcast where “The Journey gets its voice.” I’m Taran Singh, your host. Here, we greet the thrills, jolts, ascents, and descents of our uncharted adventures.
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The podcast focuses on themes of personal exploration, cultural heritage, motherhood, and resilience, with episodes highlighting topics such as the impact of cultural identity on creative expression, the challenges of various life transitions, and inspiring journeys from finance to the arts.
“The Mountain in Us, a podcast where “The Journey gets its voice.”
I’m Taran Singh, your host. Here, we greet the thrills, jolts, ascents, and descents of our uncharted adventures.
As a poet, I have explored the adventures and ethos of human existence through the ink. I naturally gravitated towards podcasting, where observation, listening & silence create a bonding spell.
In each episode of The Mountain In Us, I sit down with a kindling guest whose journey is more than a milestone; together, we unravel the human spirit of exploration, expression, and purpose. These conversations are candid, rejuvenating, and connective.
I’m optimistic that the breadcrumbs from our trails will resonate with your beat and boost your courageous sojourns and perspectives.
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Grief can be quiet, delayed, and strangely practical. It can look like showing up to school, going to parties, keeping the jokes going, and only realizing later that you've been carrying something heavy for years. We talk with Filipino-American poet, educator, and community activist Tryshna Malonzo about what it means to reclaim your life when loss has rearranged your inner world, and how writing can become a place where every part of you gets to speak.
We start with the origin of her name, inspired by the mantra ”Hare Krishna,” then move into childhood memories of her grandfather's steady care and the rituals that made home feel safe. Tryshna opens up about Alzheimer's, visiting a care home, seeing her lola slowly escape, and the moment the final phone call makes everything real. From there, she reflects on a college era shaped by substances, performance, and shame, and the slow pivot toward honesty, self-respect, and self-care.
The heart of this conversation is practice: journaling for healing; yoga and mindfulness for reconnecting with the body; spirituality and nature as anchors; and community as a source of accountability. Tryshna also shares how she chooses poems for open mics by returning to her journals, letting the present moment guide what she reads, and trusting that sharing story is part of liberation.
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