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Primary Purpose with Pej

Primary Purpose with Pej

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Welcome to Primary Purpose with Pej, the podcast where host Pejman "Pej" Alaghamandan dives deep into the moments that define us. Through raw and insightful conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, recovery advocates, and thought leaders, Pej explores what truly drives people to change, grow, and find purpose. Each episode unpacks powerful stories of resilience, transformation, and personal discovery—offering inspiration for anyone seeking direction, clarity, or motivation. Whether you're on a journey of self-improvement or just love a compelling story, Primary Purpose is here to ignite your passion and fuel your pursuit of meaning. Subscribe now and join the conversation!Pej Media Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Dr. David Wiss: What If Your Anxiety Isn't All in Your Head?

    Dr. David Wiss: What If Your Anxiety Isn't All in Your Head?
    Jun 25 2026
    What happens when you've done everything you're supposed to do to improve your mental health—and you're still struggling? This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Dr. David Wiss joins the show to challenge the way we think about anxiety, depression, addiction, brain fog, and emotional suffering. As a functional medicine clinician, registered dietitian nutritionist, researcher, and mental health expert, Dr. Wiss believes that many symptoms commonly treated as purely psychological may actually have underlying biological causes. From gut health and hormones to inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, genetics, and environmental toxins, he explains how the body and brain are deeply connected in ways that are often overlooked. Drawing from more than 14 years of clinical experience and over 30 published research papers, Dr. Wiss shares why so many people remain stuck despite seeking help and what can happen when we move beyond symptom management to uncover the root causes of suffering. This conversation offers a fresh perspective on healing, recovery, and the possibility that your body may have been trying to tell you something all along. #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression #healing #recovery #wellness #brainhealth #mindset #selfimprovement #personalgrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Dr. Peter Coleman Helped Thousands Beat Addiction, Here's What He Learned

    Dr. Peter Coleman Helped Thousands Beat Addiction, Here's What He Learned
    Jun 18 2026
    What if everything you thought you knew about addiction was incomplete? This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with addiction medicine pioneer Dr. Peter Coleman, whose work has helped transform the way people approach recovery from alcohol and opioid dependence. With more than three decades of experience and thousands of lives impacted, Dr. Coleman shares the lessons he's learned from treating addiction, supporting families through recovery, and challenging long-held beliefs about what healing really looks like. Together, they explore the realities of the opioid epidemic, why so many people struggle to access effective treatment, the science behind addiction, and the importance of compassion in recovery. Dr. Coleman also reflects on founding one of the nation's first outpatient detox programs and building a treatment model that restored dignity, hope, and possibility to those seeking freedom from substance use disorders. This powerful conversation is a reminder that recovery is not only possible, it happens every day. #addictionrecovery #recoveryjourney #mentalhealth #Sobriety #recoveryispossible #healing #recoverycommunity #alcoholrecovery #mentalhealthawareness #hope #resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • How Michael Dean Built a Legacy Across Music, Media & Entrepreneurship

    How Michael Dean Built a Legacy Across Music, Media & Entrepreneurship
    Jun 11 2026
    Before podcasts, before social media, and before artists had direct access to fans online, Michael Dean was already building communities, creating content, and documenting music history. On this episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, Michael shares his remarkable journey from Seattle's underground hip-hop scene in the late 1980s to touring with influential independent artists, becoming an entrepreneur, author, musician, and one of the earliest voices in the online Prince community. This conversation goes far beyond music. Michael opens up about purpose, artistic independence, staying true to your vision, and the importance of building something meaningful over time. From personal interactions with Prince during the early days of the internet to lessons learned through decades of creativity and reinvention, this episode is packed with insights for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone searching for their own path. If you've ever wondered what it takes to create a lasting legacy while remaining authentic to yourself, this conversation is for you. #Prince #MichaelDean #PrimaryPurposeWithPej #Pej #MusicIndustry #HipHopHistory #IndependentArtist #Entrepreneurship #CreativeJourney #ArtistLife #MusicPodcast #PrinceFans #Storytelling #PurposeDriven #MusicBusiness #LegacyBuilding #CreativeEntrepreneur #SeattleHipHop #MusicHistory #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #PodcastInterview #IndependentMusic #ContentCreator #ArtistDevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 42 mins
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