Episodes
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“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 purposeAccountabilityThe benefit of diversityPractical steps to create your own support structuresThe necessity of vulnerability and visibilityTune in for a stimulating conversation about how support systems are a vital part of the transformative power of community.
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Brett on X: @airkistler
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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 situationHow looking directly at these issues can lead to healing and growthThe importance of addressing difficult topics in both personal and professional settingsHow to create a culture where individuals feel safe to express their thoughts and feelingsThe need for leaders to model this behaviorThe significance of conflict in fostering trust and connectionSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
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Brett on X: @airkistler
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
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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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Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
Brett on X: @airkistler
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
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We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore
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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 experimentsWhy it’s more effective to approach them from a playful perspectiveHow to iterate effectivelyPitfalls to watch out forPlus, 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
Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
Brett on X: @airkistler
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
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We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore
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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 emotionsHow allowing all emotions to be felt can lead to greater pleasureHow embracing intensity plays an important role in pleasureHow societal norms and conditioning can affect our relationship with pleasureThe pitfalls of seeking pleasure as a means of avoidanceTune in for a conversation about the power of pleasure in transforming our lives, and how exploring pleasure can change your world.
Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
Brett on X: @airkistler
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
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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 worldHow it affects businessThe pitfalls of being an authorityWays to approach handling authority issuesNOTE: This podcast was recorded prior to the announcement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate.
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Brett on X: @airkistler
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
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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
Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
Brett on X: @airkistler
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com
We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore
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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
Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
Brett on X: @airkistler
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com
We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore
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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-lovesurrendering controlembracing vulnerability in relationshipsSend us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
Brett on X: @airkistler
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
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We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore
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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.
Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
Brett on X: @airkistler
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
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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
Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
Brett on X: @airkistler
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
Visit Us: www.artofaccomplishment.com
We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore
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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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Brett on X: @airkistler
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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!
Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
Brett on X: @airkistler
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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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AOA on X: @artofaccomp
Brett on X: @airkistler
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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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Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
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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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Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
Brett on X: @airkistler
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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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Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
Brett on X: @airkistler
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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.
Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
Brett on X: @airkistler
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We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore
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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.
Send us your questions on Twitter, through our website, or in our Circle community!
Joe on X: @FU_JoeHudson
AOA on X: @artofaccomp
Brett on X: @airkistler
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We invite you to experience our work. Reserve your spot at www.view.life/explore
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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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AOA on X: @artofaccomp
Brett on X: @airkistler
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