This episode is for anyone who thinks they’re supposed to have it figured out by now.

I sat down with Nayeema Raza — journalist, filmmaker, and host of Smart Girl Dumb Questions — and what starts as a conversation about her award-winning show turns into something much deeper: identity, curiosity, attachment — and where your identity shows up… whether you’re aware of it or not.

Also… yes. We talk about sex playlists. And it’s not random.

In This Episode
What winning a podcast award actually changes — and what it doesn't
Individualism vs collectivism — how growing up across cultures shaped how she sees success, selfhood, and belonging
What’s on your sex playlist — and why that question actually reveals way more about you than you think
Why we attach to artists — why we attach to certain artists and what we’re actually projecting onto them.
AI and attachment theory — what it means to relate to something that isn’t human
Where we get our information — and how that shapes our worldview
The difference between being stuck… and just being early

Songs of the Week

Counting Crows -  Mr Jones:   https://open.spotify.com/track/5DiXcVovI0FcY2s0icWWUu?si=f13d70c8b097483a

Harry Styles -  Daydreaming: https://open.spotify.com/track/69w5X6uTrOaWM32IetSzvO?si=a41e9ecf16094d9c

The Monthly Playlist: "10 Songs That Made Me" This month, we aren’t looking for the "greatest hits." These are the songs that built my DNA. Now, I want yours. Email the 10 songs that made you who you are to musicistherapypod@gmail.com.Connect with Nayeema Raza
follow on Nayeema’s podcast Smart Girl Dumb Questions
and find her on IG @smartgirldumbquestions@nayeemaraza (look for Diplo pics!)

Connect With the Show
Instagram: @hestaprynnmusic @musicistherapypod
Substack: hestaprynn.substack.com
Course: mct.hestaprynn.com

Email: musicistherapypod@gmail.com

This episode is for anyone who thinks they&rsquo;re supposed to have it figured out by now.
I sat down with Nayeema Raza &mdash; journalist, filmmaker, and host of <a href="https://linktr.ee/smartgirldumbquestions">Smart Girl Dumb Questions</a> &mdash; and what starts as a conversation about her award-winning show turns into something much deeper: identity, curiosity, attachment &mdash; and where your identity shows up&hellip; whether you&rsquo;re aware of it or not.
Also&hellip; yes. We talk about sex playlists. And it&rsquo;s not random.
In This Episode
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">What winning a podcast award actually changes &mdash; and what it doesn't</li>
<li aria-level="1">Individualism vs collectivism &mdash; how growing up across cultures shaped how she sees success, selfhood, and belonging</li>
<li aria-level="1">What&rsquo;s on your sex playlist &mdash; and why that question actually reveals way more about you than you think</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why we attach to artists &mdash; why we attach to certain artists and what we&rsquo;re actually projecting onto them.</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI and attachment theory &mdash; what it means to relate to something that isn&rsquo;t human</li>
<li aria-level="1">Where we get our information &mdash; and how that shapes our worldview</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between being stuck&hellip; and just being early</li>
</ul>
Songs of the Week
Counting Crows -&nbsp; Mr Jones: &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/5DiXcVovI0FcY2s0icWWUu?si=f13d70c8b097483a">https://open.spotify.com/track/5DiXcVovI0FcY2s0icWWUu?si=f13d70c8b097483a</a>
Harry Styles -&nbsp; Daydreaming: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/69w5X6uTrOaWM32IetSzvO?si=a41e9ecf16094d9c">https://open.spotify.com/track/69w5X6uTrOaWM32IetSzvO?si=a41e9ecf16094d9c</a>
The Monthly Playlist: "10 Songs That Made Me"&nbsp;This month, we aren&rsquo;t looking for the "greatest hits." These are the songs that built my DNA. Now, I want yours.&nbsp;Email the 10 songs that made you who you are to musicistherapypod@gmail.com.Connect with Nayeema Raza
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">follow on Nayeema&rsquo;s podcast <a href="https://linktr.ee/smartgirldumbquestions">Smart Girl Dumb Questions</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">and find her on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smartgirldumbquestions?igsh=ejJ4bXdmc3NidjVt">@smartgirldumbquestions</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nayeemaraza?igsh=MTZ1NWo5ZXkyYTBlbg%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=qr">@nayeemaraza</a> (look for Diplo pics!)</li>
</ul>
Connect With the Show
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Instagram: @<a href="instagram.com/hestaprynnmusic">hestaprynnmusic</a> @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicistherapypod">musicistherapypod</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Substack: <a href="http://hestaprynn.substack.com/">hestaprynn.substack.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Course: <a href="http://mct.hestaprynn.com/">mct.hestaprynn.com</a></li>
</ul>
Email: musicistherapypod@gmail.com

A Jay-Z song changed my net worth.

What if the song you can’t stop playing isn’t random? What if it’s pointing to something you want - or someone you’re becoming?

DJ Hesta Prynn’s Music Is Therapy is a podcast about identity - and how music shapes the way we see ourselves, make decisions, and move through the world.

Hosted by Hesta Prynn, an NYC-based DJ and licensed therapist, each month focuses on one area of life - money, love, self-worth, relationships, career - using music not as entertainment, but as a tool.

Through personal storytelling, conversations with experts, and Hesta’s Music Connection Therapy method, the show explores how the songs you love can help you shift how you show up in your life.

This is not just a podcast.  It's unconventional therapy for your entire life. 

Music is Therapy - your session starts now.

A Jay-Z song changed my net worth.
What if the song you can&rsquo;t stop playing isn&rsquo;t random? What if it&rsquo;s pointing to something you want - or someone you&rsquo;re becoming?
DJ Hesta Prynn&rsquo;s Music Is Therapy is a podcast about identity - and how music shapes the way we see ourselves, make decisions, and move through the world.
Hosted by Hesta Prynn, an NYC-based DJ and licensed therapist, each month focuses on one area of life - money, love, self-worth, relationships, career - using music not as entertainment, but as a tool.
Through personal storytelling, conversations with experts, and Hesta&rsquo;s Music Connection Therapy method, the show explores how the songs you love can help you shift how you show up in your life.
This is not just a podcast.&nbsp; It's unconventional therapy for your entire life.&nbsp;
Music is Therapy - your session starts now.

DJ Hesta Prynn's Music is Therapy

A Jay-Z song changed my net worth.

What if the song you can’t stop playing isn’t random?
What if it’s pointing to something you want -
or someone you’re becoming?

DJ Hesta Prynn’s Music Is Therapy is a podcast about identity - and how music shapes the way we see ourselves, make decisions, and move through the world.

Hosted by Hesta Prynn, an NYC-based DJ and licensed therapist, each month focuses on one area of life - money, love, self-worth, relationships, career - using music not as entertainment, but as a tool.

Through personal storytelling, conversations with experts, and Hesta’s Music Connection Therapy method, the show explores how the songs you love can help you shift how you show up in your life.

This is not just a podcast. 

It's unconventional therapy for your entire life. 

Music is Therapy - your session starts now.

A Jay-Z song changed my net worth.
What if the song you can&rsquo;t stop playing isn&rsquo;t random? What if it&rsquo;s pointing to something you want - or someone you&rsquo;re becoming?
DJ Hesta Prynn&rsquo;s&nbsp;Music Is Therapy&nbsp;is a podcast about identity - and how music shapes the way we see ourselves, make decisions, and move through the world.
Hosted by Hesta Prynn, an NYC-based DJ and licensed therapist, each month focuses on one area of life - money, love, self-worth, relationships, career - using music not as entertainment, but as a tool.
Through personal storytelling, conversations with experts, and Hesta&rsquo;s Music Connection Therapy method, the show explores how the songs you love can help you shift how you show up in your life.
This is not just a podcast.&nbsp;
It's unconventional therapy for your entire life.&nbsp;
Music is Therapy&nbsp;- your session starts now.

DJ Hesta Prynn's Music is Therapy 

What’s On Your Sex Playlist Is Not a Dumb Question (with Nayeema Raza)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/67e346c6-eee8-47bc-a233-b41a004180d5/transcript