Anatomy of Living

Alan Watts was a philosopher, writer, and public speaker known for his lucidity in explaining Eastern philosophy in a very accessible way to Western audiences. He was a big part of the counter cultural movement of the 60's, and with the rise of digital media there has been a surge of interest in his work through countless recorded audio and video lectures, as well as his books and writings.

Join us for an intimate look into the life of the iconic Alan Watts, as we talk with two of his daughters, Anne and Joan Watts. We discuss the life of their father, things they learned growing up with him, and the impact he's had on their lives. Joan and Anne very candidly discussed who he was as a person and a father, and the struggles of living a spiritual life in the modern world. 

This was a deeply personal interview for me. I first found Alan's work when I was in highschool learning about Taoism. When I traveled abroad, I had countless hours of lectures that I listened to on my iPod, and to this day, I still listen to his lectures regularly. I wanted to know more about the person behind the writing and lectures. Who was he as a father? What were his struggles and successes? This interview was more intimate than any I've done before, but I hope it gives a inside look into the life of this iconic and treasured man. 

Anne and Joan recently released a book of collected letters from their father: The Collected Letters of Alan Watts, published by New World Library, and it's available wherever books are sold. 

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Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo

The Life of Alan Watts - Conversation with Anne and Joan Watts [Episode 20]

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Special Guest: Anne Watts and Joan Watts

www.annewatts.com

Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

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There is no doubt that love, however we might define it, plays a pivotal role in everyone's life, and how we define love likely goes a long way in guiding our life and relationships. So what might it mean to be more loving? Is love a just a feeling? Is it an art? It is a skill? Join us with Dr. Armin Zadeh as we explore the lofty topic of love and what it looks like in every day life, how we can cultivate more loving relationships with ourselves and others, and why our relationship to love matters.

Dr. Armin Zadeh is a cardiologist (that's right, he's a heart doctor talking about love!) and professor at John Hopkins University. He has authored more than one hundred scientific articles and is an editor of various scholarly books in medicine. His book, The Forgotten Art of Love: What Love Means and Why It Matters, is available everywhere books are sold.

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The Art Of Love And Why It Matters - Conversation with Dr. Armin Zadeh, Md, PhD [Episode 19]

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Special Guest: Dr. Armin Zadeh

www.lovetheforgottenart.org

Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

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In today's crazy world, it can seem like life is on a crash course into the future, with the breaks suddenly not working. People everywhere are stressed, unhealthy, and not really sure what to do about it. Join us with Special Guest Ira Israel as we discuss living an authentic life in the world today and what we can do about this rapid decline in our collective quality of life. How has our childhood and upbringing affected our life as adults today? What truly makes us happy? How important is your job or purpose, in relation to the quality of your personal relationships? We explore many of these ideas and more. 

Ira Israel is a psychotherapist with advanced degrees in philosophy, religious studies, and psychology. He wrote the book How to Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening out now from New World Library. In addition to his private therapy practice, he offers online counseling and coaching, as well as classes and workshops to the public. You can find out more about Ira Israel from his website: www.iraisrael.com

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Surviving Your Childhood, Now That You're An Adult - Conversation with Ira Israel [Episode 18]

Credits:

Special Guest: Ira Israel

www.iraisrael.com

Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

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With the growing interest in Zen Buddhism, many people have heard of the great Japanese Zen Master Eihei Dogen, but who was he? How did his views of Zen differ from others? And why might his views matter today? 

Join us with Soto Zen Priest, teacher and author Brad Warner as we discuss this fascinating figure from the 13th Century A.D. Brad presents Dogen's ideas in ways that make them more applicable in our modern daily lives, allowing a more accessible understanding of this great Zen master. 

Brad is the author of Hardcore Zen, Sit Down and Shut Up, and several other books on Zen Buddhism including his recent release: It Came From Beyond Zen, published by New World Library. His writing also appears in Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press.

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Why Zen Matters, Advice from Zen Master Dogen - Conversation with Brad Warner [Episode 17]

Credits:

Special Guest: Brad Warner

www.hardcorezen.info

Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

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Join us with crystal and precious stone expert, Nicholas Pearson, as we discuss stones and crystals that help support the heart physically, emotionally and spiritually. Can precious stones help heal a broken heart or help us to be more loving in life? Do we need to protect ourselves from so-called negative or outside energies and forces? What are the right stones for you? We discuss these ideas and many more!

Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for more than 20 years. He began teaching crystal workshops in high school, later studying mineral science at Stetson University’s Gillespie Museum. A certified teacher of Usui Reiki Ryoho, he teaches crystal and Reiki classes throughout the United States. The author of multiple books, including Crystal Healing for the Heart, The Seven Archetypal Stones and Crystals for Karmic Healing, he lives in Orlando, Florida.

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Crystal Healing for the Heart - Conversation with Nicholas Pearson [Episode 16]

Credits:

Special Guest: Nicholas Pearson

www.theluminouspearl.com

Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

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The stories we tell (and don't tell) shape our identity as individuals and as a society. Our guest, author and educator Sandra Marinella, guides people in writing their stories to help heal from trauma, illness and loss. Join us as we discuss the importance of story in our lives, and how writing can help you heal. Sandra shares insights into the healing process and tips on how you can utilize writing as a transformational tool. We also touch on the recent #metoo movement and how sharing our stories can impact our local and global communities, and much more!

Sandra Marinella is an award-winning writing teacher and author of The Story You Need To Tell, published by New World Library. She has taught thousands of students and fellow educators and presented hundreds of workshops to veterans, teachers, writers and cancer patients about the power of our personal stories and writing to heal, grow and transform our lives.

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The Power of Telling Your Story - Conversation with Sandra Marinella [Episode 15]

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Special Guest: Sandra Marinella

www.storyyoutell.com

Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

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What do connection, communication and creativity have in common? Join us with our special guest Michael Gelb, as he explains ways we can all deepen our relationships, with our selves and others, cultivate leadership in our lives and unlock the latent creativity within us all. 

The world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development, Michael is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, executive coaching and innovative leadership.  His clients include DuPont, Emerson, Genentech, Merck, Microsoft, Nike and the Young President’s Organization. Michael co-directs the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business and is on the faculty of the Institute for Management Studies.  He brings more than 30 years of experience as a professional speaker, seminar leader and executive coach to his diverse, international clientele.

Michael is the author of 14 books including the international bestseller How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: 7 Steps to Genius Every Day. Other titles include Creativity On Demand, Innovate Like Edison, Discover Your Genius and Thinking for a Change. Michael’s books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold more than one million copies.

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Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo

The Art of Connection - Conversation with Michael Gelb [Episode 14]

Credits:

Special Guest: Michael Gelb

www.michaelgelb.com

Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

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Love, it's a simple message to hear, but a much more challenging message to live. Join us with special guest Scott Stabile as we discuss what it means to live with a wide open heart, and how to live that way, even when we might not feel our most loving.

Scott Stabile is an inspirational, self-help writer and speaker. A spiritual voice for personal development in a modern world. His inspirational posts and videos have attracted a huge and devoted social media following. His previous works include Just Love, Iris, and the Li’l Pet Hospital series. Scott also wrote the feature film The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure, an eye-opening experience he writes about in his new book, Big Love. A passionate speaker and love advocate, Scott runs daylong empowerment workshops nationally and internationally.

Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo

Living with a Wide Open Heart - Conversation with Scott Stabile [Episode 13]

Credits:

Special Guest: Scott Stabile

www.scottstabile.com

Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

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Back from an unexpected summer hiatus, I want to give everyone a quick update on my health, and share two stories that have helped me keep perspective during these difficult times. 

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Health Update and Two Stories for Perspective [Episode 12]

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Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

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With recent discoveries in medical science, we are realizing that gut health is more important than we could have ever imagined. It's vital in our overall health and it impacts and is impacted by our internal and external ecosystems. Join us with special guest Dr. Zach Bush, as we explore the latest understandings of gut health, IBS, Crohn's Disease, Probiotics and more, as well as discuss the social impact of our dietary choices. We'll also explore things YOU can do in your every day life to improve your gut health and perhaps help the environment along the way!

Zach Bush MD was President of his medical school class at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with his MD, and later became Chief Resident for the department of Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia.

Over the last 12 years Dr. Bush has continued to further his medical and basic science knowledge — he is among the few physicians in the nation that is triple board certified, having completed training and certification in three fields including Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice and Palliative care. He has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in the areas of infectious disease, endocrinology, and cancer.

He uses RESTORE in his clinic, Revolution Health Center, and has seen clinically significant improvements in patients with Leaky Gut Syndrome, Gluten Intolerance, Autism, Type 2 Diabetes, Autoimmune conditions such as Crohn’s Disease, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

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Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo

Gut Health and the Environment - Conversation with Dr. Zach Bush [Episode 11]

Credits:

Special Guest: Dr. Zach Bush

www.restore4life.com

Producer and Host: Ashton Szabo

Edited by: Ashton Szabo

Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson

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