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“This Is How You Love Yourself" (Coaching Session Breakdown)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:23:02 +0000

In this episode, Joe and Brett analyze a rapid coaching session with an 18-year-old who says he hasn't felt good in years. Despite doing mindfulness, reading Eckhart Tolle, and preparing meticulously for the session, he can't seem to access the peace he's looking for. As Joe works with him to slow down and actually feel what's happening in his body, Brett and Joe unpack the self-reliance pattern: how it forms, how it shows up in relationships, and why the mind moves so fast that it convinces us we're not feeling when we clearly are.

They discuss:

The self-reliance pattern and its roots in early caregiving
Why worry is actually a sign of devotion
The difference between mindfulness and loving yourself
Attention-seeking as an unmet need for care
How breakthroughs change your life, even when they seem to fade
Why there's no rush in the work of self-love

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“I Learned Forgiveness by Refusing to Forgive” with Tara Howley and Alexa Kistler

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Alexa Kistler, Tara Howley) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Forgiveness is one of the most charged words in our culture. For many of us, it was coerced out of us as children or held up as something good people do. But what if forgiveness isn't about being good or letting someone off the hook? In this episode, Alexa Kistler and Tara Howley reframe forgiveness as an act of self-care, a way to reopen your heart without abandoning your boundaries.

They discuss:

Why coerced forgiveness misses the point
Forgiveness as a three-step process: emotions, curiosity, and boundaries
How boundaries make forgiveness possible
The difference between forgiving someone and wanting to be around them
What it means to forgive yourself
Holding forgiveness as sacred without making it an obligation

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Bite-Sized Teaching Series: "Do I Belong?" Is the Wrong Question

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0000

You think you don't belong because you're different. What if you feel different because you're not being yourself?

→ Learn to be yourself - Connection Course: https://yt.artofaccomplishment.com/imposter-belonging

Joe had an observation from running retreats: Everyone walks in thinking they're the outsider. Everyone. The executives, the artists, the parents - they all think "I don't belong here." By day 7 that feeling's gone. Not because they changed. Because they stopped performing. The question to ask isn't "do I belong?" It's "am I being myself?"

When you switch questions the world rearranges.

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The Handbook for Accidental Awakening

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0000

What happens after awakening actually happens? In this follow-up episode, Brett and Joe dig into the messy, surprising, and often disorienting reality of what it's like when your sense of self starts to shift and what to do about it. Whether it arrives as a gentle fog lifting or a bolt from the blue, the integration process has its own terrain worth understanding.

They discuss:

How awakening shows up differently for different people
The fear that comes when identity starts to dissolve
Why some people want it to stop, and others want it back
Head, heart, and gut awakenings, and what each needs for integration
What actually changes in your life, relationships, and work
How to support someone going through it (including yourself)

Resource Mentioned:

Doing Nothing by Stephen Harrison

This episode was produced by Mun Yee Kelly and edited by Charlie Garcia at FutureVoice Media.

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Bite-Sized Teaching Series: Finding Your Purpose is Hard Until You Understand This

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0000

The traditional search for purpose is backwards

→ Practical experiments to transform your life: https://artofaccomplishment.com/experiments

After 7 years chasing his "dream career," Joe discovered he'd been running toward exactly what he was trying to escape. This revelation changed how he approaches purpose entirely—leading to a method that's guided countless people from confusion to clarity.

The truth? You can't find your purpose by thinking about it. Just like you can't identify a champion swimmer by looking at 5-year-olds on dry land. You have to get in the water.

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Awakening: Why We Waited 150 Episodes to Talk About It

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Awakening is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Brett and Joe finally tackle the topic head-on after 150 episodes of addressing it indirectly. They explore why awakening isn't a goal in the Art of Accomplishment work, what actually happens when people wake up, and why it might be both far bigger and far smaller than you imagine.

They discuss:

What awakening actually is (and isn't)
Head, heart, and gut awakenings, and how they differ
Why making awakening a goal can slow down the process
The myth that awakening is a finish line
How meditation can be a path to enlightenment or a tool for dissociation
Why awakened people still have daddy issues
What to do if awakening catches you off guard

Resource Mentioned:

Doing Nothing by Stephen Harrison

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Bite-Sized Teaching Series: How To Break Free From Beliefs That Keep You Small

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +0000

The beliefs you can't question keep you stuck

→ Experiments to find freedom: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/experiments

Most people never realize their deepest beliefs are holding them hostage. Joe Hudson shares a radical truth from 30 years of coaching the world's highest performers: The moment you stop defending who you think you are, you become truly free.

Highlights:
• The meeting room test: How fear instantly creates either/or thinking
• Stanford's "smart kid" study that changed everything we know about praise
• Why millionaires who believe "I'm successful" often plateau
• The ocean vs. rock metaphor that transforms how you handle criticism
• What actually happens when you realize you're both an asshole AND deeply loving
• The terrifying moment when meaning dissolves—and why it's actually liberation

"A sword attacks the ocean, and the ocean doesn't care."

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Ending The War With Your Wants (Joe Hudson and Alexa Kistler)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Alexa Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Wanting is one of our most powerful levers for change. Not what you want, but your relationship to wanting itself. In this episode, Joe sits down with AOA facilitator Alexa Kistler to unpack why so many people are at war with their desires and how ending that war offers a path out of suffering.

They discuss:

Wanting, craving, and aversion
Childhood patterns that take us away from wanting
Identity shifts when you allow yourself to want
How not owning desire makes you more manipulable, not less
Why chasing outcomes creates suffering, even when you succeed

Research mentioned:

Gender differences in personality traits across cultures

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Bite-Sized Teaching Series: The More Stuck You Feel, The Closer You Are To Freedom

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +0000

You're about to discover why that promotion you won't ask for, that business you won't start, and that conversation you keep avoiding all come from the same illusion.

→ Turn your fear back into excitement (free mini-course): https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/resources/procrastination

Joe reveals the counterintuitive reason you feel 'stuck' and can't seem to move forward on your goals. It has nothing to do with a lack of options and everything to do with a fear of consequences. These insights come from Joe's three decades of working intimately with some of the world's most productive people, from billionaires to Fortune 500 CEOs, and uncovering the emotional patterns that drive procrastination.

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How I Learned To Stop Fighting Myself

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Joe let Brett ask him anything at all about his life, and there were SO many questions, but ultimately his curiosity lead him to explore the story beneath the teaching: what was Joe’s path? How did he come to the work that he now shares with the world? Joe started out as a young man whose curious and open spirit blended with a serious rebellious streak that opened up a unique path. A bit of luck, love, and sometimes painful adventuring through the world, shaped him into the Joe we know and love today. Tune in to get a glimpse of the many facets that comprise Joe’s life.

Links:

Related Episode
- Tara & Janine on embodiment
Book: Black Elk Speaks
Fitz Perls

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Bite-Sized Teaching Series: Ambition and Doubt

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Doubt isn't protecting you from failure, it's protecting you from your feelings.

For every ambitious person, doubt is the silent killer of greatness. Joe breaks down what he's learned from working with Silicon Valley's top performers: doubt isn't an intellectual problem, it’s a misunderstood emotional signal. It’s a protective mechanism to stop you from feeling something uncomfortable, whether it’s a fear of failure or even a fear of success.

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How Perfectionist Leaders Stifle Creativity (Forbes)

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Perfectionism

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Brett and Joe have nailed the PERFECT episode, which means they can finally get this podcast launched! Now they just need to get the perfect album art, title, set…and the perfect list of everything they need to do before they can launch the perfect podcast!

In this episode, our hosts tackle everyone’s favourite Achilles heel: perfectionism. It shows up in individuals, teams, organizations, and entire societies. They explore where it comes from, why it has increased dramatically over the past decades, and how it narrows perception, creates internal chaos, and—paradoxically—produces worse results.

They discuss:

Perfectionism is fundamentally fear-based, not excellence-based
How perfectionism predicts the same negative health outcomes as chronic stress
The rise of perfectionism over the past 30 years and why things haven’t gotten better
Binary thinking and the illusion of a perfect end state
The childhood roots of perfectionism and chaotic environments
Why perfectionism actually creates the chaos it’s trying to prevent
How organizations unintentionally reward fear and stagnation
Practical ways to work with fear, the inner critic, and the nervous system

Related Research:

Perfectionism Is Increasing (HBR)

Why Being A Perfectionist Is Bad For Your Health (Self)

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Bite-Sized Teaching Series: Why Chaos Is Good For You (The Forest Fire Theory)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Chaos is evolution's favorite tool, learn how to use it for growth. When faced with chaos, we often react with fear, limiting our thinking.

In this short format episode, Joe encourages us to fully feel the fear and to see opportunity within it. By learning to fully feel our emotions we can find greater wisdom and a path forward, even in the midst of chaos.

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Slimy vs. Authentic Charisma — Joe and Dr. K on Charisma on Command

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 20:30:00 +0000

In this special crossover episode, we are republishing Joe’s appearance on Charisma on Command with Charlie Houpert alongside Dr. Alok “Dr. K” Kanojia. They explore what charisma really is and why genuine presence and emotional awareness matter far more than polished performance.

Charlie’s opening question, “What is charisma?” unfolds into a deep exploration of authenticity, self-love, and emotional intelligence. Joe and Dr. K contrast performative charisma (built on control, manipulation, or validation-seeking) with true charisma, which arises from inner alignment, vulnerability, and purpose. The three of them discuss how self-acceptance, emotional integration, and listening reshape the way we connect and influence others.

Check out more from Dr.K on the HealthyGamerGG Podcast on Spotify

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Overcoming Procrastination (Coaching Session Breakdown)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:30:00 +0000

If you struggle with perfectionism, fear of success, or feeling like you have a "tyrant boss" inside your head, this breakdown reveals exactly how to shift that dynamic.

In this episode, Joe and Brett analyze a rapid coaching session with a man who is a high-performer for others but frozen when it comes to his own business. They uncover how "stories" about perfectionism keep us stuck, and why trying to be a "good provider" can actually stop you from doing the work. As the man works with Joe to peel back the layers of what’s causing his procrastination, Brett and Joe dive deeper into the topic of procrastination, dissecting the root causes that cause us to freeze when we wish to act and paths forward for reframing both how to approach and to view procrastination.

They discuss:

The idea of procrastinator as an identity
Self-judgement, perfectionism, and shame
The emotional roots of procrastination
How to dissolve stuckness
Practical ways to approach procrastination

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A Company Culture That Moves At The Pace of AI

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Johannes Landgraf, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 20:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Joe sits down with Johannes Landgraf, CEO of Ona, to dive deep on how bringing the tenets of AOA’s teachings to the company has transformed their leadership, culture, and performance in the fast-moving world of AI. From quadrupling revenue to spending their days with greater enjoyment, Johannes shares how the seeming paradox of scaling a company while deepening connection has impacted him personally and the company at large.

They discuss:

How AI and rapid innovation challenge traditional leadership models
Conflict as a source of clarity and alignment
The role of vulnerability and transparency in building organizational trust
Ona’s principles and how their iterative process
Lessons from Ona’s transformation
And much more

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What To Do About Imposter Syndrome

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Why do so many high achievers feel like frauds? In this episode, Brett and Joe explore a topic near and dear to the hearts of anyone who has ever thought they needed to be someone else to be loved: Imposter Syndrome.

Together, they explore:

Our relationship to shame and self-worth
Antidotes to imposter syndrome
The childhood experiences that encourage imposter syndrome
Implications in leadership and business

Dive Deeper:

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Emotional intelligence, leadership, and work teams: A hybrid literature review

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Leadership Is For Everyone

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Brett and Joe talk about leadership—not just the title or position, but about what it truly means to lead and be a leader. They explore how leadership emerges in every moment of life, from boardrooms to families to personal choices, and how emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and conviction shape the kind of leader we become.

Research links:

The First Follower

The influence of self-awareness on effective leadership outcomes in South Africa

Decentralization in Organizations: A Revolution or a Mirage?

Why Decentralized Companies Outperform Their Industrial Peers

Distributed Leadership and New Generation Employees’ Proactive Behavior: Roles of Idiosyncratic Deals and Meaningfulness of Work

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

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“How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain” Andrew Newberg

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How to End Procrastination Now

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Brett and Joe deliver a long-awaited episode on procrastination, exploring its real contours—the shame, the avoidance, the misplaced priorities. They reveal how it stems from self-criticism and avoidance, and show how a shift in perspective can turn it into prioritization, creativity, and authentic productivity.

Together, they discuss:

How procrastination depends on self-abuse and self-judgment
Procrastination vs healthy prioritization
Emotional avoidance
The importance of iteration, play, and creativity
Practical experiments and exercises for working with procrastination

Research:

Link to Procrastination experiments page

The 3 Ps: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis - Psychology Today

Why procrastination is about managing emotions, not time

Procrastination: An emotional struggle

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Why You Never Have Enough Time

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:30:00 +0000

According to some studies, over 80% of Americans experience time scarcity. In this episode, Joe and Brett explore what’s going on when we feel time scarce. They unpack why so many of us feel starved for time in an era of unprecedented efficiency, and provide clear, actionable insights into how presence and emotional awareness can change our perception of time itself.

They cover:

Why time scarcity is more about emotional overwhelm than actual hours
The paradox of saving time but still feeling busier than ever
How presence shifts our experience of time
The role of grief, fear, and shame in the feeling of “not enough”
The importance of rest, integration, and flow states

Connection Course: link

Studies

Time scarcity - 80% of people don’t have enough time: article

Flow states: article one, article two

Parkinson’s Law: article one, article two

Media usage: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/social-media-usage

Radio lab podcast episode: https://radiolab.org/podcast/91584-time

Alexander Lowen on rest: https://reichandlowentherapy.org/Content/Vegetative/stress.html

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US CDC: Addressing Loneliness

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How to Break Free from Loneliness

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joseph Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Brett Kistler and Joe Hudson dive into the epidemic of loneliness and its impact on our lives. They explore the roots of loneliness, how it differs from solitude, and why shame and self-perception often amplify the experience. They explore how to transform loneliness into deeper self-connection and meaningful relationships with others.

Join them as they discuss:

How loneliness, solitude, and isolation differ
The connection between loneliness and shame
Childhood roots of loneliness and insecure attachment styles
The role of society, mobility, and social media in shaping loneliness today
Practical ways to reconnect with yourself and with others
How VIEW is an antidote to loneliness
Experiments and practical guidance for addressing loneliness

Resources:

Shame podcast: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/podcast/the-anatomy-of-shame-emotion-series-8-2

The Connection Course: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/course/the-connection-course

Experiments: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/experiments

Relevant research:

Surgeon General: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation

How people think about being alone shapes their experience of loneliness

Mental health and loneliness: the relationship across life stages

Loneliness, community, and nature

Psychology Today: Why Am I So Lonely?

The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Feeling Lonely

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What To Do About Stage Fright

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Tara Howley, Janine Parziale) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Tara Howley and Janine Parziale dive into stage fright and performance anxiety. Drawing from personal experience and professional expertise, they share how to work with fear rather than fight it—transforming it into a source of energy, presence, and even joy.

They discuss:

Understanding the physiology and psychology of stage fright
How to reframe fear as excitement and use it as fuel
Body-based techniques for releasing freeze and nervous system overwhelm
Practical preparation strategies—from nutrition to exercise to mindset
The role of shame, self-consciousness, and compassion in performance anxiety
Embracing mistakes and turning them into moments of connection and magic
Why stage fright can be a gift and how to welcome it

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How To Get Unstuck

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 19:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Brett and Joe break down the dynamics of feeling stuck and what to do about it. They reveal how subtle patterns from childhood continue to shape our adult experiences. They also share practical strategies to breaking free from emotional, intellectual, and nervous system blockages that hold the pattern of being stuck in place.

Tune in to hear about:

- Understanding the emotional roots and different forms of stuckness

- How childhood experiences shape our adult experiences of being stuck

- The relationship between stuckness, anger, and fear

- Practical methods for moving stuckness on an emotional and nervous system level

- Intellectual frameworks to reframe and overcome patterns of feeling stuck

Newsweek article on Andrew Newberg study: https://www.newsweek.com/religion-and-brain-152895

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What It’s Like To Live Your Purpose

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Steve Schlafman, Jerry Colonna, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Three former VCs turned coaches walk into a room…Steve Schlafman of the podcast Downshift sits down with Joe Hudson and Jerry Colonna (author of Re-Boot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up) to explore the journey of living one's purpose, especially in times of uncertainty and change. They share personal experiences and wisdom on navigating fear, grief, trust, and discovering deeper authenticity and fulfillment from three different stages of life.

They explore:

- Navigating uncertainty with clarity and compassion

- Embracing grief as a pathway to deeper personal transformation

- Building trust from an authentic and human-centered place

- The difference between transactional and transformative coaching

- How to authentically live and express one's purpose

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Doubt: The Key To Authentic Confidence (Coaching Session Breakdown)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 4 Jul 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Joe and Brett break down a coaching session from one of Joe’s public coaching workshops. In this episode, Joe encounters a woman who feels like she’s trapped in her head and can’t move forward. As they dissect the shifts that occur during the session, the complexity of confidence and the subtle ways we evade self-doubt are laid out as an opportunity to reflect on how they show up in our own lives. Together, they discuss:

Understanding the nuanced relationship between confidence and doubt
How subtle avoidance strategies—even beneficial ones like somatic work—can unintentionally reinforce stuckness
The power of anger as a tool for clarity, decisiveness, and empowerment
Reframing doubt as something to embrace and learn from rather than to fear
Practical advice for moving through blocks related to self-doubt and perfectionism

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How Joe and Tara Became Joe and Tara (Modern Relationships Podcast)

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Joe and Tara sat down with our friends at Modern Relationships for a conversation about their relationship—their meet-cute, what happened afterwards, the wisdom they have to share with us, and how they shifted their relationship from abusive to one that you can’t help but want for yourself. Together with Erik Torenberg, they discuss:

How to navigate intense triggers and deep emotional challenges
The crucial role of personal growth and transformation
Practical strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution
Moving beyond blame and shame to foster genuine mutual understanding
Embracing change and life transitions as opportunities for deeper intimacy

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How Do I Love Myself? (Coaching Session Breakdown)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 19:30:00 +0000

We’re back with a coaching breakdown! In this episode, Joe and Brett dissect a rapid coaching session focused on self-love. They examine the subtle ways our guest has learned to turn away from himself in the presence of others and point out the breadcrumb trail he follows back to self-connection. This offers an opportunity for those of us watching to see ourselves more clearly and turn toward ourselves with love. Watch them explore the barriers and powerful moments of realization that help us move from self-criticism and doubt into genuine self-welcoming and love.

Video of this session is available on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/n24xPZP1dmQ

What We Cover:

Recognizing and dismantling self-critical narratives
Practical steps for cultivating authentic self-love
How welcoming ourselves can dramatically shift our internal experience
The role of shame and vulnerability in self-acceptance
Why genuine self-love is a somatic, experiential practice

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What Is Attunement?

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Tara Howley, Janine Parziale) — Fri, 23 May 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Attunement invites us to listen deeply not only to others but also to ourselves. But what, really, does it mean to attune? How does it work? What happens when you’re attuned? In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Tara Howley sits down with Janine Parziale to deep dive into the practice of attunement and discuss:

How attunement differs from basic active listening
Recognizing when we are genuinely attuned versus disconnected from ourselves and others
Practical ways attunement can improve communication and relationships in both personal and professional contexts
How attunement can transform conflicts and challenging dynamics into deeper connections
The risks and rewards of deep attunement

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Why Your Goals Are Making You Miserable

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 9 May 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Brett and Joe uncover the often hidden complexities behind setting and pursuing goals. They reveal how our relationships with goals reflect deeper truths about ourselves and why embracing genuine desires leads not just to accomplishments, but to a richer, more authentic life.

They talk about:

- Why it's crucial for your goals to reflect what your heart truly wants

- How goals reorient us toward creativity and fulfillment

- The importance of setting aligned goals

- How to use principles and metrics effectively

- The importance of celebrating failures

Join us for a surprising conversation about goal-setting the AOA way.

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Making The Most of Uncertainty

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Brett and Joe explore how we cope with life’s unpredictability—from global events to personal crises—highlighting why some of us thrive while others falter. In a world of rapid change and unpredictable outcomes, embracing the present moment and adopting clarity in intention can transform uncertainty into a powerful opportunity for growth. They delve into how uncertainty shapes us and how, surprisingly, facing it openly can deepen our relationships and resilience. Join them as they explore:

Human tendencies toward control versus adventure
Common pitfalls: optimism, pessimism, and "realism”
Practical tools for thriving amid unpredictability
The relationship between uncertainty and personal evolution
Real-world stories of navigating uncertainty

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Money Worries, Identity, and the Trap of Being 'Good’ (Coaching Episode)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Bobby Hobert) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0000

If your relationship with money has ever caused you grief, this glimpse into transformation could point the way to uncovering the root of your own challenges. Bobby Hobert comes to Joe with a question that sounds familiar to many of us: money struggles and how to step into the version of ourselves that feels so close, yet so elusive. What he finds instead is something deeper and messier: the recognition that trying to "get it right" is often the very thing in the way.

Together with Joe, Bobby explores:

The subtle ways seeking approval can mask as leadership
Why helping others isn’t always generous
The discomfort (and magic) of not knowing who you are
How stillness can reveal more than striving ever could

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How to Be a Parent (Without Messing Everything Up) | Joe Hudson and Nathan Baschez

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Nathan Baschez) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0000

When Nathan Baschez saw a tweet from Joe Hudson about how he raised his girls—no punishments, no shame—he had to know more. So when Joe invited him onto the podcast to talk parenting, he jumped at the chance.

What unfolds is an honest look at parenting in real time. Joe shares how Hand-in-Hand Parenting shaped his family life, how emotional presence trumps perfection, and how parenting became one of his deepest self-development practices.

In this episode, they discuss:

The link between emotional connection and behavior
What it actually means to "stay with" a child’s emotions
Why apology and repair are more powerful than being right
And how we all inherit emotional patterns — until we choose otherwise

This is an episode for anyone who’s ever wondered if it’s possible to raise a child without control and whether, in doing so, we might raise ourselves too.

Nathan Baschez is a new dad who lives in LA, and the founder of Lex (https://lex.page), a new kind of word processor that uses AI to help you go deeper and have more fun while writing. Before this, he co-founded Every, and was the first employee at Substack.

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How To Stop Seeking Approval

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0000

We grow up in a world where seeking approval is assumed, expected. Authority figures (like parents) assume the responsibility of approval or disapproval to teach their offspring how to move through the world. It’s also a kind of currency: it determines who we are, where we belong, what doors open for us. But at some point, some of us begin to wonder—what happens if I stop asking for permission? In this episode, Joe and Brett wrestle with the complexity of approval-seeking and how to break free from it. They explore:

The push and pull between belonging and authenticity
The weight of societal norms and expectation
The way doubt and conditioning pull us from our innate wisdom
The necessity of discomfort in the pursuit of true authenticity
The somatic cues that indicate when we are honoring our truth—or avoiding it
Practical exercises for cultivating self-approval

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So You’re Not Dead Yet: Lessons From Chemotherapy | Tara Howley with Guest Michael Nagle

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Tara Howley, Michael Nagel) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:30:00 +0000

There is a moment when the body becomes foreign, when the timeline of your life no longer extends indefinitely but narrows into an unpredictable horizon. In this episode, Tara sits down with Michael Nagel, a beloved member of the AOA community, to speak candidly about what it means to love and be loved in the face of his cancer diagnosis. They discuss:

The “psychedelic of mortality”—how the nearness of death transforms personal and social dynamics
Embracing the support of a community while wrestling with the vulnerability of needing help
The stark cost-benefit analysis of chemotherapy
The dual forces of grief and gratitude, and learning to hold both at once
Denial’s strange and necessary role in maintaining the will to live.
The radical act of saying yes to struggle, and what it means to want life even in its hardest moments

Join us for a conversation that explores what it means to live when death is an ever-present companion.

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How Generosity Improves Your Well-Being

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Generosity is often relegated to a bit part in our lives, an incidental thing we appreciate when we notice it but not something we consider important to driving our happiness or success. What happens when we put generosity at the center?

In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Brett Kistler and Joe Hudson unpack the ways in which giving—whether of time, resources, or presence—is a direct line to our collective humanity and changes the trajectory of our well-being and sense of wholeness.

They touch on:

The unspoken generosity of cultures that thrive on giving
How generosity exposes our attachments—our need to be seen, to be in control, to matter
The difference between obligation and true generosity
Moments where generosity is a lifeline, a language between people when words fail
The ways in which loss, grief, and generosity intersect

The article Brett wrote and referenced in the podcast can be found here: https://open.substack.com/pub/inneradventure/p/welcome-to-iran?r=30w17r&utm_medium=ios

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Self-Reliance Is A Trap

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Our society glorifies self-reliance. We tell ourselves that it is the only way to survive in a world where no one is coming to save us and armor our hearts and mask our faces to avoid appearing weak or being disappointed when we show that we are in need.

In this episode, Joe and Brett deconstruct the mythology of self-reliance and ask: What does it mean to truly receive? How does our fear of vulnerability keep us from intimacy, from connection, from the radical act of trusting another? They explore the ways self-reliance is both survival and self-sabotage, the ways we must unlearn it in order to heal.

They discuss:

How to heal the fear of needing and being needed.
Why self-reliance is often a misleading ideal.
The hidden fear and control embedded in hyper-independence.
How trauma conditions us to reject support and connection.
The surprising ways leadership and relationships thrive on interdependence.
Practical ways to shift from unhealthy self-reliance to empowered collaboration.

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Your Obsession With Productivity Is Killing Your Productivity

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:30:00 +0000

In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Brett and Joe provide a guide to productivity that challenges the notion of productivity itself. Drawing from personal anecdotes and experience, they explore:

The distinction between working hard and working meaningfully.
How dopamine and cultural norms fuel a false sense of accomplishment.
Practical methods for aligning productivity with personal purpose and enjoyment.
The role of reflection, rest, and pacing in sustainable achievement.

Join Brett and Joe as they illuminate the often-overlooked forest amidst the trees of modern productivity culture, providing tools to reclaim joy and efficiency in your work and life.

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The Secret to Thriving Company Culture

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 21:29:55 +0000

Why do some teams thrive in harmony while others crumble under pressure? How can leaders align aspirations with action, transforming their workplaces—and themselves—into engines of meaningful success?

Brett and Joe recorded a special episode of the podcast in front of a live audience to discuss the impact of workplace culture on decision-making, organizational growth, and personal fulfillment. The conversation dives deep into:

- The challenges of fostering connection, accountability, and trust

- What matters to people in organizations

- The fundamental components of culture

- The interplay between leadership and a team

And much more.

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How To Find Your Purpose

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Purpose is not defined by what we do, but by how we show up to life’s callings—whether in moments of fear, effort, or surrender. In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Joe and Brett lead us on a journey to uncover what it means to live with purpose. Not as something to be found, but as something to be recognized. Together, they unpack the myths surrounding purpose, challenging the notion that it is an external destination and reframing it as an inherent part of how we live.

They examine:

The search for purpose
How purpose emerges in the moment
Balancing the fear and challenge of stepping into purpose
Discovering purpose as a deeply personal truth
How facing discomfort and friction often reveals the path to deeper meaning

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How Death Brings Life Closer

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 20:30:00 +0000

In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment, Brett and Joe take us on a poignant journey through the inevitability of death and the profound ways it shapes the experience of life. At the center of their conversation is Brett’s brother, facing a terminal diagnosis, and the extraordinary lessons his life—and the process of his dying—have imparted.

Through anecdotes of BASE jumping, near-death experiences, and profound loss, Brett and Joe explore the paradox of mortality: the closer you are to death, the more vividly you taste life.

Brett and Joe examine:

The power of mortality: How facing the truth of our impermanence can compress life into moments of unparalleled sweetness.
The freedom in letting go: Why the stories we tell ourselves about success, identity, and purpose often crumble in the face of death.
A life well lived: Brett reflects on his brother’s choice to "dive into his family" and redefine what it means to truly live.
Lessons from the edge: Stories of BASE jumping and near-death experiences that reveal the peace and clarity often found in moments of extreme vulnerability.
The opportunity of goodbye: How acknowledging the fleeting nature of life can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections.

As the conversation unfolds, a clear and steady message emerges: death, far from being an endpoint, is a profound teacher. It forces us to confront what matters most, stripping away the trivial and leaving only the raw truth of our existence.

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How to Build a Great Support System

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000

“Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future,” is a common expression that suggests who you surround yourself with will determine who you become and how you operate. Evidence suggests that there’s some truth to this.

In this episode of The Art of Accomplishment podcast, Brett and Joe explore the makings of effective support networks. Through the lens of BASE jumping, self-discovery work, business, and parenting, they discuss:

The importance of shared purpose
Accountability
The benefit of diversity
Practical steps to create your own support structures
The necessity of vulnerability and visibility

Tune in for a stimulating conversation about how support systems are a vital part of the transformative power of community.

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The Elephant In The Room: How To Say What No One Wants To Say

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000

There’s an elephant in the room! Everyone KNOWS there’s an elephant in the room, and they keep glancing at it—except for one person who is highly committed to ignoring the elephant. The elephant is making a mess. It’s taking up all the air and space in the room, and it’s already crushed poor Bob. Yet instead of talking about the elephant in the room, people are afraid to mention that there’s an elephant. Some people get so uncomfortable that they leave the room, but still say nothing. Everyone is hoping that the person who is ignoring the elephant will finally acknowledge it, so they can do something about it, but they aren’t sure how to go about it.

In this episode, Brett and Joe unpack the phenomenon of the elephant in the room. They explore:

The dynamics that create this situation
How looking directly at these issues can lead to healing and growth
The importance of addressing difficult topics in both personal and professional settings
How to create a culture where individuals feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings
The need for leaders to model this behavior
The significance of conflict in fostering trust and connection

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How To Fight Well

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Most people never consider that fighting can be a useful and healthy practice for our relationships — and that “fighting well” is a skill that can be learned. We resist conflict until it builds up and we reach a breaking point, and then BAM! Our trauma runs the show and we risk re-traumatizing ourselves and others.

In this episode, Joe and Brett talk about how to fight well. They explore how:

• Healthy fighting can actually lead to healing, growth, and deeper connection

• The importance of speaking your truth

• What to NOT do during fights

• The empowerment of a good fight

• When to walk away (and how)

• When a fight is no longer worth fighting

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Relationships and Fighting

03:00 - The Journey of Fighting Well

05:51 - Understanding Healthy Conflict

09:02 - Navigating Trauma in Relationships

12:03 - The Role of Window of Tolerance

14:57 - The Dynamics of Emotional and Logical Partners

17:53 - The Importance of Speaking Your Truth

20:54 - Recognizing Apathy in Relationships

24:01 - The Gift of Conflict in Relationships

27:02 - The Nature of Truth in Perspectives

29:52 - Final Thoughts on Fighting and Love

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How Experiments Will Change Your Life

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:30:00 +0000

What’s all this fuss about experiments? What’s so great about them, and how does one even go about it? Join Joe and Brett for a deep dive on experiments! Hear about Joe’s early experiences that led him to place experimentation at the core of his self-exploration work and what makes them so important to the work we do at AOA.

The characteristics of effective experiments
Why it’s more effective to approach them from a playful perspective
How to iterate effectively
Pitfalls to watch out for

Plus, learn about some experiments that Brett and Joe are running right before your eyes! Come along for a fun chat about how to, ultimately, have more fun in life.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Experiments in Life

03:00 The Philosophy of Experimentation

06:00 The Role of Experiments in Self-Discovery

09:04 Characteristics of Effective Experiments

12:14 Mindset for Running Experiments

15:05 Identifying Areas for Experimentation

18:01 Iterating and Evolving Experiments

20:53 Trusting the Process of Experimentation

23:55 Real-Life Applications of Experiments

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Pleasure

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Joe’s favorite definition of pleasure is the noticing of sensations moving in the body—not just the good ones, but all of them. This week, Joe and Brett talk about pleasure and the role it plays in our lives. They discuss:

The misconception that pleasure is separate from other emotions
How allowing all emotions to be felt can lead to greater pleasure
How embracing intensity plays an important role in pleasure
How societal norms and conditioning can affect our relationship with pleasure
The pitfalls of seeking pleasure as a means of avoidance

Tune in for a conversation about the power of pleasure in transforming our lives, and how exploring pleasure can change your world.

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Authority Issues

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler, Alexa Kistler) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Whether we put authority figures on a pedestal or want to stick it to them, authority issues abound in our society. Joe and guest host Alexa Kistler connect over their shared history with authority issues. Together, they breakdown what the impacts can be for both the authority and the person with authority issues:

How it distorts your world
How it affects business
The pitfalls of being an authority
Ways to approach handling authority issues

NOTE: This podcast was recorded prior to the announcement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate.

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Loving the No (Coaching Session Breakdown)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:30:00 +0000

We heard you! So many of you loved Joe and Brett’s last coaching breakdown that we are back with another. This time, they review a rapid-fire coaching session that starts out exploring jealousy but evolves into a deep dive into setting boundaries and fear of rejection. Together, they explore:

- Opening the heart to opposing viewpoints

- Feeling through fear of rejection

- Grieving lost love to find the love that is always present

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The Desire To Be Seen with Tara Howley

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Tara Howley, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:30:00 +0000

The desire to be seen is a primal human need, and under the guise of many names it drives our behaviors and shapes society. Tara Howley, co-founder of AOA, joins Brett for a conversation about the importance of being seen, why many of us fear it, and how shame colors our experience of it. They also explore the role of curiosity in resolving conflicts and deepening connections, and how our societal mores prevent people from being seen in important ways that have far-reaching consequences.

They also cover:

• Signs and symptoms of an unowned or unseen desire to be seen

• Fear of being arrogant or prideful

• The impact of parents not seeing their children's accomplishments

• The disallowed parts of ourselves that we need to see

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When Will I Be Enough? (Coaching Session)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 19:30:00 +0000

What does it mean to be “enough” to have a relationship? In this episode, Joe coaches a woman grappling with feelings of inadequacy in relationships. Through their conversation, they uncover her underlying desire for control and fear of self-abandonment. Together, they examine her beliefs about love, worthiness, and connection.

Topics discussed:

the importance of self-love
surrendering control
embracing vulnerability in relationships

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Failure

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Our idea of failure and how we respond to it dramatically shapes our identity and, consequently, how we live our lives. When we fear failure as an end-all-be-all rather than viewing it as an opportunity to learn and iterate, it can significantly hinder our personal growth, creativity, and ability to reach our full potential. In this episode, Brett and Joe explore the transformative power of embracing failure as part of life's journey. They discuss:

• How shifting focus from outcomes to effort can lead to unexpected and remarkable results

• Strategies for reframing failure as a stepping stone to success

• Real-life examples of how embracing what we think of as “failure” leads to better results and breakthroughs

Joe refers to the work of Dr. Kyra Bobinet, a Harvard neuroscientist who studies the link between the habenula, our ability to stay motivated when fear of failure strikes, and how to overcome this part of our brain to stay on track with our goals.

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Passive Aggression

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 19:30:00 +0000

We’ve all experienced passive aggression and can often spot it when it happens to us. Whether we’re on the receiving end or dishing it out, our unowned anger seeps out of us and gets displayed in sometimes unexpected ways. In this episode, Joe and Brett get into the nitty gritty of passive aggression—what it is, how it comes up, some of the myriad ways it can present itself, and the impact it has on our relationships and morale. They also examine what it looks like to be passive aggressive to oneself, the cultural normalizing of passive aggression, and how to respond to it when it arises.

Check out the other episodes mentioned in this podcast:

Golden Algorithm: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/podcast/the-golden-algorithm-decisions-series-3

Fear Triangle: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/podcast/the-power-dynamics-of-fear-emotion-series-7-3

Upright Apology: https://www.artofaccomplishment.com/podcast/the-upright-apology-a-tool-for-transformation

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How Do I Get Unstuck? (Coaching Session Breakdown)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:30:00 +0000

What do you do when you feel stuck? How do you get unstuck? Are you really stuck, or do you feel stuck? What’s the difference? This week, Joe and Brett unpack a rapid-fire coaching session with a woman who felt stuck in her life. They explore the feeling of stuckness and its underlying patterns, discussing what they notice in her real-time expression and the freedom she discovers through her self-inquiry.

Watch the rapid-fire coaching episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgLW1piok0k

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OxWNr34Bl2w

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Joe and Esme — The Teenage Years

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Esme Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Joe sits down with his eldest daughter, Esme, to discuss what it was like to raise a teenager—and what it was like to be raised by Joe as a teenager. They talk about the difference between being a parent and truly knowing your child, teenage rebellion, the things you can see in teen behavior that sheds clues on what's happening at home, and share stories and memories along the way. Tune in for a touching and illuminating conversation!

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Q&A #3—Ambition, Narcissistic Parents, Addiction to Stress, Parenting Emotional Experiences, Emotional Fluidity

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 24 May 2024 19:30:00 +0000

You’ve got questions, we’ve got reflections on your questions! Join Brett and Joe as they address topics that have been asked of the podcast since the last Q&A. In this episode, they respond to questions about ambition, relating to narcissistic parents, addiction to stress and dysfunction, supporting children through their emotional experiences, and emotional fluidity.

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Happiness, the New Way – Joe Hudson with Stephanie Harrison

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler, Stephanie Harrison) — Fri, 17 May 2024 19:30:00 +0000

When Stephanie Harrison’s perfect-on-paper life resulted in physical and emotional breakdown, she got curious and went in search of answers to what was causing it and what needed to change. It led her straight to the heart of happiness and flipped the achievement script on its head—much like happened with Joe. In this episode, Joe sits down with Stephanie to talk about her new book, The New Happy, the life experiences that brought them to the work of self-inquiry, and what it means to be happy.

Stephanie Harrison is an expert in the science of happiness and the creator of the New Happy philosophy. She has a master’s degree in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was later an instructor, and was previously the Director of Learning at Thrive Global, leading the development of science-based programs that improve well-being.

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Gratitude

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 10 May 2024 19:30:00 +0000

What is the power of gratitude? How does it impact productivity and growth? In this episode, Joe and Brett talk all about gratitude—how it is often overlooked as a path to solve problems, speeds up transformation, and changes self-perception. They explore gratitude as a practice, the challenges of gratitude, using gratitude as a strategy, and allowing versus forcing it.

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What Changed After Master Class?

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 3 May 2024 19:30:00 +0000

What brings someone to Master Class? What’s the impact that the course has? Joe sits down with 3 people—one from each year that course has run—to learn about their experiences and what Master Class meant to each of them before, during, and after their journeys. Tune in for a surprising conversation on what happened when they dove head-first into AOA’s Master Class.

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Question the Assumption

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +0000

What’s hidden in plain sight? Our assumptions belie our worldview. In this episode, Brett and Joe explore what it means to question the assumptions you have, what happens when you do it, and how it can change, well, everything.

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How Do I Stop Being Misunderstood? (Coaching Session)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +0000

When it comes to being understood, whose responsibility is it? What do you do when you feel misunderstood? In this episode, Joe coaches Savannah, who is grappling with feeling wilfully misunderstood by people in all areas of her life. Together with Joe, Savannah explores how state of mind, emotional content, and the desire to control an outcome—even just trying to control whether you’re being understood—impact how we are listened to and understood. She experiments with and discovers the difference between listening to and being in connection with oneself in order to express herself fully and to be understood.

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Speaking Authentically with Tristan de Montebello

Sat, 6 Apr 2024 01:00:07 +0000

What do public speaking and self-discovery have in common? Tristan de Montebello, founder of Ultraspeaking, and Joe sit down for a conversation. They discover they share similar philosophies and approaches that fuel their respective teachings and compare notes on the power of allowing the present to unfold before you, the importance of listening and silence, and the wisdom that becomes available when you learn to trust that everything you need to know already exists within you.

Check out Ultraspeaking and connect with Tristan: https://ultraspeaking.com/aoa

On X: https://x.com/Montebello and https://x.com/ultraspeaking

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ultraspeaking

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Listening

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Listening! What is it? How do you do it? What’s so important about it, and how does it feel? In this episode, Brett and Joe talk about listening, which is a fundamental component of the VIEW mindset and core to living a fully aligned life. They explore what it means to really listen, how it can change your reality, relationships, and business, and share thoughts on what it is as well as what it isn’t.

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Joy - Emotion Series #15

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:30:00 +0000

Why the f$%& don’t we just feel joy all the time!? So much of what we do in life is in pursuit of joy. In this episode, Brett and Joe talk about what joy is, what allows us to feel joy, and what gets in the way of our full experience of it. They also explore how joy is related to feeling safe, some practical tips on experiencing joy, and how joy impacts business and leadership.

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Ali Abdaal - How Connection Can Change Your Life (Coaching Session)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Ali Abdaal, Brett Kistler) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ali Abdaal explores with Joe Hudson what comes next after publishing his best-selling book, Feel Good Productivity. They discover what lies behind Ali’s drive to always be doing, the magic of connection, and how being in connection creates more meaning, creativity, and satisfaction in life.

Ali is a doctor turned entrepreneur and the world’s most-followed productivity expert. He is the host of the podcast, “Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal,” the YouTube Channels, “Ali Abdaal” and “Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal” His book, Feel Good Productivity, is out now.

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Who is the Voice in Your Head?

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Love and Obligation

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Joe and Brett talk about a pattern of obligation and responsibility and how it relates to the emotional experience of love. They discuss why this pattern comes to be, as well as how it manifests itself in different areas of our lives.

Watch the full rapid-fire coaching session: https://youtu.be/NJLJJeFvrfQ

Related Episodes:

How Love Gets Confused

What is Selfishness?

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‘WTF is a Nervous System?’ with Jonny Miller

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Jonny Miller, Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Joe speaks with Jonny Miller about the nervous system, the role it plays in our lives, and how we can work with it to access deeper joy and vitality.

Jonny hosts the Curious Humans podcast and teaches Nervous System Mastery, an online course.

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A Workshop for Welcoming Fear

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Joe interviews Brett about his experience crafting and facilitating a high-flying retreat in the Utah desert and his lifelong journey of learning to embrace fear.

For more about the retreat, visit welcomingfear.com

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Emotional Inquiry - Emotion Series #14

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Joe and Brett share a tool from our courses called Emotional Inquiry. This is a practice that can reduce self-judgment, change bad habits, and improve our ability to communicate with others.

To download the guided exercise, visit view.life/ei.

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Coaching as a Practice

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 5 Jan 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Brett interviews Joe about his approach to training coaches and facilitators in the Art of Accomplishment. They talk about the foundations of great coaching, the dangers of coaching with unseen motives, and how a commitment to self-discovery supports the capacity to facilitate others in transformation.

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The Shame Hot Potato

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000

Joe and Brett explore a common pattern that underlies conflict dynamics in business, romance, and even geopolitics.

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What's Your Scorecard? (Coaching Session)

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Khe Hy, Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 20:30:00 +0000

In this coaching session with Joe, Khe Hy explores his relationship with money and the pursuit of wealth. He examines the internal scorecard that's been guiding his ambition and what he'd have to feel without it. In these feelings, he uncovers an internal compass that's been with him all along.

Khe is the Founder and CEO of RadReads and hosts The Examined Life Podcast. Find him on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/khemaridh

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What We're Afraid to Lose

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000

Joe and Brett discuss what happens when a blessing that legitimately supports us in our path — money, free time, security, or even love — becomes something we’re afraid to lose and a condition we place on our freedom.

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Finding a Romantic Partner — Relationships Series #3

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:30:00 +0000

Finding love isn't just about meeting the right person, but about being ready for them. Joe and Brett explore the patterns people exhibit while seeking love, from choosing partners who are emotionally unavailable to being overly self-reliant. They talk about how a fear of losing one's identity can cause us to push away love, and how people tend to show up in our lives the moment we're ready.

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Emotional Fluidity - Emotion Series #13

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:30:00 +0000

How long do you hold on to emotions?

How much do they stagnate in your system?

How fully you can process your emotions and let them flow through you?

Joe and Brett discuss how the capacity to feel all of our emotions and allow them to move through us leads to better decisions, deeper relationships, and a richer experience of life.

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Parenthood

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Alexa Kistler, Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Pondering their own entry into parenthood, Brett and Alexa chat with Joe about the profound changes in identity, roles, and expectations that come with the decision to have a child.

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Finding Community

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Joe and Brett reflect on how to find or build a healthy community in an era where loneliness has reached pandemic proportions.

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Humility

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Joe and Brett invite questions from listeners on the subject of humility.

How can we tell the difference between true humility and false modesty?
What does it look like to be humble while fully expressing ourselves?
What happens when 'humility' gets used to make ourselves or others small?

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The Burnout Cycle

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a relentless cycle of burnout? You’re not alone.

In this episode, Joe and Brett dive into the nuances of cyclical burnout — the dependence on adrenaline, the self-perpetuating sense of urgency, the inevitable fiery crash.

Learn to feel the difference between stressed idleness and deep rest, exploring the interplay between fear, joy, and excitement.

Explore alternative ways of working that may be more energizing than relying on adrenaline, and see how gratitude can open up a powerful escape hatch from the burnout cycle.

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Business as a Spiritual Practice

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:30:00 +0000

To engage in spiritual practice is to bring awareness to our evolution. In this episode, Joe and Brett unpack the relationship between exploring our inner depths and getting things done in the world, and how both can be achieved together when we see business itself as a fertile ground for self-discovery.

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Addressing Conflict Avoidance: Finding Connection in Disagreement

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 4 Aug 2023 19:30:00 +0000

How much tension in your life comes from using or avoiding conflict in order to get what you want?
What would change if you allowed conflict to deepen your connection with others and find great solutions?

In this episode, Brett and Joe unpack the nature of conflict avoidance. They take a deep look at its root causes and symptoms and how it can lead to stagnant relationships, substandard solutions, and a lack of internal alignment.

Learn to navigate the turbulent waters of discord with loving boundaries and an open heart, finding the connection and collaboration possible through welcoming conflict as it arises.

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Helplessness: The Cayenne Pepper of Fear — Emotion Series #12

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:30:00 +0000

All of us came into this world completely helpless. In many ways, we remain so throughout our entire lives. How does the emotion of helplessness serve us, and what happens when we embrace it?

In this episode, Joe and Brett explore helplessness and its role as a crucial component of fear.

Examine this commonly-avoided feeling in the contexts of raising children, running a team, or teaching a loved one to BASE jump.
Learn to discern between the raw feeling of helplessness and feeling stuck.
Experiment with a tool for emotional inquiry

Experience how the visceral feeling of helplessness can shatter illusions of control and unearth a profound sense of agency, opening up a path to clear understanding and connection to the present moment.

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Much Ado About Money

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Joe Hudson, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 7 Jul 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Brett probes Joe about his history with money, from avoiding it entirely at first to recognizing the role it played as a surrogate for his father's love. They discuss how our projections of money can be traced back to their emotional roots.

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Exploring Depression in the Head, Heart, and Gut — Emotion Series #11

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Joe Hudson) — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Joe and Brett focus on depression and how it shows up in our thoughts, emotions, and nervous systems.

Learn how to examine your direct experience to uncover the root causes of depression and get unstuck by relating to yourself in a different way. The conversation includes pointers for showing up for friends or loved ones who are feeling depressed.

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Marriage, Love, and Death

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Brett Kistler, Tara Howley, Alexa Anderson) — Fri, 9 Jun 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Brett, Alexa, and Tara talk about marriage, commitment, and the fears of loving and losing a life partner.

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Tara Howley — From Insight to Wisdom

podcast@artofaccomplishment.com (Tara Howley, Brett Kistler) — Fri, 26 May 2023 19:30:00 +0000

Brett chats with Tara Howley, coach and Art of Accomplishment co-founder, about how a flash of insight integrates into embodied wisdom.

Tara is facilitating the weekly small group sessions for the Master Class + Deep Dive cohort. Applications for 2023 are open until midnight PDT on May 29th.

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