The Will Coca Podcast

The Will Coca Podcast

by Will Coca

Episode 57 - Five Minute Friday - Los Angeles; Belonging, Community, and the City That Made Me

My new single Los Angeles is out now, everywhere you listen to music. In this episode, I talk about what inspired it — the years I spent in LA in my twenties, the community of dreamers I found there, and what that season taught me about belonging.

Episode 56 - Five Minute Friday - From Grief to Fatherhood

Father's Day looks a lot different these days. In this episode, I share how becoming a dad to Isa, finding community, and leaning into faith have helped transform a day once defined by grief into one filled with gratitude and purpose.

Episode 55 - Five Minute Friday - Trust the Process: Finding Peace in Multiple Transformations

In this episode, I talk about what it really means to trust the process while navigating major life changes—becoming a new dad, turning 41, returning to faith, and rebuilding my health. I share the challenges, If you’re in the middle of your own messy transformation, this one’s for you. Keep going.

Episode 54 - Five Minute Friday - Living Fully: A Día de Muertos Reflection

As Día de Muertos approaches, I reflect on losing my father nearly eight years ago and how that loss cuts deeper now that I'm a father myself. I share the haunting memory of his slippers by the recliner and coffee mug on the table—reminders that he thought he'd come back, but never did. My birthday this week sparked a realization: instead of worrying about how I'll be remembered, I need to focus on living fully right now—surrounding myself with the right people, being present with my kids, and making every ordinary day count. Because just like my dad's last day, we never know when ours will come. A personal conversation about legacy, memory, and living your one wild and precious life.

Episode 53 - Five Minute Friday - Non-Negotiables

What are your non-negotiables? Inspired by a scene from The Bear, I reflect on breaking generational patterns as a new father and why family time isn’t just important—it’s non-negotiable. Featuring Derek Sivers' "hell yes or no" philosophy and the powerful distinction between surviving and living..

Episode 52 - Five Minute Friday - A Season of Quiet

In this episode, I reflect on how this season feels different—a time when I’m craving quiet in a world that never stops talking. From putting my daughter down for a nap to fireside chats and long walks with Denali, I share the simple, grounding moments that remind me what truly matters and how solitude can build real confidence.

Episode 51 - Five Minute Friday - Playing the Long Game: Leaning Into the Pitch

In this episode, Will shares how playing the long game in life is a lot like standing at the plate in baseball—leaning into the pitch, trusting what you’ve practiced, and waiting for the right moment to swing. He reflects on the power of patience, the growth that happens in the waiting, and how trusting the process—rather than chasing quick outcomes—can prepare us for the opportunities that matter most

Episode 50 - Five Minute Friday - When the Silence Breaks

In this episode, I share my journey of breaking through years of writer’s block and finding my way back to writing songs again. It’s a story about persistence, about showing up even when nothing seems to change, and how life often mirrors the creative process. When we keep showing up, we leave space for the things we love most to return to us. This is a hopeful reminder that our dreams are never truly gone—they’re waiting for us on the other side of the silence.

Episode 49 - Five Minute Friday - Processing Trauma as a Father

In this episode, I open up about what it means to process trauma as a father. I share how unresolved pain can quietly shape the way we show up for our children, and how facing it head-on can change not only our own lives but the legacy we leave behind. Using the metaphor of building and repairing a house, I talk about the work of healing—acknowledging the cracks, doing the repairs, and learning that true strength isn’t silence, but vulnerability. This is a conversation about breaking cycles, embracing hope, and showing our kids that healing is always possible.

Episode 48 - Five Minute Friday - The Space Between

In this episode, Will explores the often-overlooked gap between deciding to change and actually arriving at that change. It’s the messy, unglamorous middle — the space where personal growth happens long before the results are visible. Will talks about how this in-between season can challenge relationships, test your patience, and stir up doubts, but also how it builds resilience, clarity, and emotional honesty. From grieving old versions of yourself to finding a new circle that speaks your language, Will unpacks why the waiting isn’t wasted and how the heart is transformed in the process.
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