Martin O’Toole is “a man on the mend” - he was a high-functioning alcoholic adman for over 20 years, who eventually left his hectic existence in London to live a mindful life in Indonesia. He has been talked out of a suicide attempt by his dog, and this rock-bottom moment launched a journey of self-healing and personal transformation, during which he discovered the alchemy of everlasting happiness, what he calls “The Anatomy of Happy”. He recently published his fist book “How To Die Happy”, where he offers curated wisdom, stories, and utilities for the art of living.

 

What does it take to turn rock bottom into a journey of self-healing and personal transformation? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Martin O'Toole as he shares his incredible story of overcoming a 20-year struggle with alcohol and drugs. We discuss his new book, How to Die Happy, which offers curated wisdom, stories, and utilities for living well, and explore his life-changing encounter with a double-barrel shotgun.

 

Our discussion reveals how Western civilization has a complicated relationship with death and why we often ignore or avoid talking about it. We delve into the reasons behind this, such as social, familial, and religious conditioning, and how the media and folklore portray death. Martin's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of living a mindful life and making the most of our time on this earth. Unplug from the Matrix and develop skills such as acceptance, awareness, presence, and gratitude to lead a more fulfilling life. Don't miss this thought-provoking and inspiring episode with Martin O'Toole!

 

This is the first half of the conversation. The second half is in the next episode #317.

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𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦

0:00:00 - The Anatomy of Happy

0:05:55 - Last night a beagle saved my life

0:08:42 - "Die Before You Die" Meaning

0:10:02 - Living Well and Dying Happy

0:15:32 - Understanding Our Relationship With Death and Impermanence

0:20:07 - Embracing Death in Ancient Philosophy

0:27:16 - Regrets and Taking Action

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𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘

“Learn to love.”

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https://www.howtodiehappypodcast.com

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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧

I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, mentor, and knowledge broker. My mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life. Visit my website: AgiKeramidas.com⁣

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In this podcast episode, Agi speaks with Martin O'Toole, an author who shares his journey of overcoming a 20-year struggle with alcohol a

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