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Paths Back to You

Paths Back to You

Dia Jin 64 Episodes Jun 19, 2026

Paths Back to You is a podcast about the paradox of being human: smart and self-sabotaging, wise and wildly lost. Together, we'll untangle messy ideas, reclaim the magic in nuance, and find practical ways to navigate the storm without losing ourselves. We're here to find the paths that feel like coming home.

Episodes

63. In my 30s, I finally topped trying to become a "better" version of myself | reflection on getting older, anxious attachment & building a home for your favorite self
63. In my 30s, I finally topped trying to become a "better" version of myself | reflection on getting older, anxious attachment & building a home for your favorite self Jun 19, 2026 00:19:24 A reflective essay on the quiet, deeper shifts between your 20s and your 30s: learning to leave things alone instead of fixing them, building a sense of home that lives inside you instead of in a relationship or a place, choosing the people who bring you back to yourself, and getting more comfortable in the uncertainty of not knowing what comes next.It's not a glow-up story, and there's no
62. Self-awareness alone won't fix your self-sabotage. Here's what's actually happening in your nervous system, and the truth about creating real change (after 2 decades of trying)
62. Self-awareness alone won't fix your self-sabotage. Here's what's actually happening in your nervous system, and the truth about creating real change (after 2 decades of trying) May 9, 2026 00:14:19 If you've ever understood exactly why you do something, and then did it anyway (again), then this episode is for you.I spent nearly 2 decades doing genuine, deep, inner work. Therapy, somatic practices, learning, even helping clients. I could name every wound, explain every pattern, and still spent years trying to 'get out of my own way'. Feeling at odds with different parts of myself.So, let's di
61. Leap, and the net will appear (a short film on embracing uncertainty & life changes)
61. Leap, and the net will appear (a short film on embracing uncertainty & life changes) May 3, 2026 00:04:50 One of my biggest lessons in life has been learning how to not brace for the fall when faced with uncertainty and change. As I reflect on the last decade of my life (from age 25 to 35), I'd say I did a pretty good job with trusting the next step before I felt fully confident to take it. I hope this may somehow resonate with you, or even inspire you to take the leap. cheers to the open road and
60. How to reinvent yourself, FOR YOU THIS TIME. Why we have to change from a place of self-worth and not self-rejection. How to shift your mindset AND take actions for lasting change
60. How to reinvent yourself, FOR YOU THIS TIME. Why we have to change from a place of self-worth and not self-rejection. How to shift your mindset AND take actions for lasting change Apr 11, 2026 00:11:43 Many of us pursue self improvement from a place of self-rejection, which can make sustained change a challenge. We explore the nuances of why this approach to "how to reinvent yourself" might not stick, especially when we try to implement too many new habits at once. We'll dive into the psychology behind effective habit formation and how to cultivate a healthier mindset that actually
59. How to stop people pleasing. The 7 archetypes, why it's a survival strategy, and how to deepen your relationship to self and others.
59. How to stop people pleasing. The 7 archetypes, why it's a survival strategy, and how to deepen your relationship to self and others. Apr 4, 2026 00:13:46 People pleasing became a survival strategy that turned into self abandonment. This video explores the nuances of why you've adapted to these toxic patterns, and how its become a trap and making us lose ourselves. I also wanted to share PRACTICAL ways on how to stop being a people pleaser, moving beyond these old pattern to cultivate genuine personal preferences and deepening your relationship
58. Am I too good at being alone? Solitude vs. loneliness, how to cultivate a rich inner life. Learning to be alone, but not lonely.
58. Am I too good at being alone? Solitude vs. loneliness, how to cultivate a rich inner life. Learning to be alone, but not lonely. Mar 28, 2026 00:13:44 I've always been someone who's comfortable alone. Traveling solo, going out by myself, not really needing anyone around. I was proud of being independent, self-sufficient, and a low-maintenance friend. In this video we go into the different faces of loneliness, what hyper-independence or being a low-maintenance friend is costing us, and why we can feel alone even in our closest relationshi
57. Tired of self-help and healing? Signs of the self-help trap, why we get stuck in it, and how to move beyond 'doing the work'
57. Tired of self-help and healing? Signs of the self-help trap, why we get stuck in it, and how to move beyond 'doing the work' Mar 21, 2026 00:14:58 Self-help and healing are (in my opinion) necessary and very impactful on our journey of being alive. However, there can come a point where it becomes the trap. The more we heal, the more we're experts at scanning for fixes. I break down the nuances of what the trap is, why we get stuck in it, and how to move beyond 'the work' and actually live.🔑 https://diajin.com (FREE resources & paid offer
56. Starting Over (AGAIN) in my 30s | What Changed in a Decade
56. Starting Over (AGAIN) in my 30s | What Changed in a Decade Jan 17, 2026 00:08:18 Life so far has never felt like a straight line. There'd been moments where I felt envious of those with such security, stability, always a home to return to. Then when I get honest with myself, through the rollercoaster ride of my 20s and into my 30s, I wouldn't have it any other way. To leave one of my favorite sayings: We can always begin, again🔑 https://diajin.com (FREE resources &
55. Forget New Year's Resolutions, Try These 4 Delightful Practices For a Magical New Year ✨
55. Forget New Year's Resolutions, Try These 4 Delightful Practices For a Magical New Year ✨ Jan 1, 2026 00:13:58 Is it old news now? That New Year's Resolutions do not stick. I felt a full body NO when I was asked to set goals for the upcoming year. Instead, here are 4 intentional, delightful, and magical ways to help steer you into and through the new year. 🔑 https://diajin.com (1:1 offers, and other ways to work with me)✍🏼Substack: https://diajin.substack.com/subscribeSocials:🐝 Instagram: https://www.i
54. I Quit My 9-5 Corporate Job to Pursue My Dream Life, Was It Worth It?
54. I Quit My 9-5 Corporate Job to Pursue My Dream Life, Was It Worth It? Dec 3, 2025 00:08:07 I’ve never walked a traditional path. My brief time in the corporate world felt like a layover, something I did out of financial need and the desire for stability. Maybe even my late attempt at “adulthood.” But it became clear pretty quickly that this life wasn’t meant for me.Even though uncertainty terrifies me and I have my own anxieties about the future, I decided to take the leap: leaving corp
53. A Message From Your Future Self (If you've been trying, healing, and feeling stuck, watch this)
53. A Message From Your Future Self (If you've been trying, healing, and feeling stuck, watch this) Nov 23, 2025 00:09:52 If you're doing the inner work but nothing's changing, you're feeling frustrated and stuck, I hear you. I've been there many times.I spent 20 years chasing breakthroughs before I realized: transformation doesn't happen in aha moments. It happens in the small, boring actions I used to dismiss as "band-aids."In this video, I break down why might still feel stuck in the
52. How to Heal Your Nervous System (not just hacks to manage symptoms)
52. How to Heal Your Nervous System (not just hacks to manage symptoms) Nov 16, 2025 00:10:45 You're doing all the nervous system tools: breathwork, grounding, somatic exercises—but you're still getting triggered, still spiraling, still stuck in the same patterns. Here's why: you're treating symptoms, not the system.In this video, I break down what nervous system regulation actually means (it's NOT about being calm), why the tools alone won't create lasting change,

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