This is the LAST EPISODE of the art of life podcast!

Next year this podcast will be called Koi Fish Prophet Podcast. You can expect the same great format and more guest!

In this final episode of the Art of Life podcast, we reflect on the best lessons of 2024 including but not limited too:

We emphasize the journey of personal growth and the value of setting boundaries. We share insights on:

Remember life is short and tomorrow isn't guaranteed make sure to seek out new experiences and cultivate healthy habits.

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In this engaging conversation, Matt Ayuen and Greg Smith explore the themes of personal growth, the importance of safe and brave spaces, and the challenges of leadership in today's world. They discuss how adversity can lead to transformation, the significance of organizational culture, and the need for mindfulness and renewal in high-performance environments. The dialogue emphasizes the value of learning from one another and the necessity of managing emotions and energy in our interactions. In this conversation, Greg Smith and Matt Ayuen explore the importance of filling one's energy tanks through mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual practices. They discuss the balance between creating safe and brave spaces, the role of support systems in fostering courage, and the significance of being present in the moment. The Enneagram is introduced as a powerful tool for self-discovery, helping individuals understand their core motivations and how they relate to others. The discussion also touches on the importance of values beyond profession and the impact of connecting with past and future selves. The episode concludes with thought-provoking quotes that encapsulate the themes of resilience and self-awareness.

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Fellow Artist, we have our first ever guest on the podcast!

This episode is a powerful one. Me and Grey discuss the mindset to thriving through adversity, what its like to have a second chance at life, how mindfulness practice can facilitate a more powerful life.

Grey is a liver transplant recipient, world class athlete, organ donation activist and father. He is also one of the founder of movement for life. A non-profit build to help increase survival rate for those waiting for an organ transplant and educating people on why its important to consider organ donation.

He is someone who inspires me deeply and i'm certain he will inspire you too!

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Welcome to The Art of Life Podcast hosted by Matt Ayuen.

In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of loneliness.  What is it exactly, what can it teach us, and how can we  manage it effectively? Join us as we explore the nuances of this often misunderstood feeling and learn how to transform loneliness into a pathway for growth.

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Take a second to notice, do you hear them? The voice in your head who narrated and judges every though, every action? Have you ever like so many tried to kill off that part of you? Well you can't that is an inherent part of you, you can retrain them. You're inner narrative is there to protect you, however often times its a poorly trained soldier. We must understand this and repurpose their use to serve us to better and more fulfilling lives. In this weeks episode, I will teach you how I have done that. We will futher discuss ways of being and our winning formula. Being aware of such allows us to identify gaps and work on our weaknesses.

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Episode 27: You’re Gonna Die. How to Get Over Your Fear

In this episode, we explore the fear of death, a universal yet deeply personal experience. We start by understanding fear as a survival mechanism. What specifically about death frightens us? We discuss four common fears: non-existence, leaving loved ones behind, religious fears, and the process of dying.

Is our fear rooted in a life not fully lived? Despite life’s uncertainties, we manage to cope. Imagine knowing it was your last time to enjoy a cup of coffee. How would that change your perspective?

We touch on spirituality and religion, and the comforting idea that matter and energy cannot be destroyed. Living fully means overcoming time blindness and understanding that time is a measure of change. We talk about legacy and how knowing something of us will live on can reduce the fear of death.

Accepting death brings freedom. Anxiety doesn’t help. Insights from hospice care show that understanding can make death less scary. Use death as a barometer for your life. By understanding our fear and focusing on living fully, we can transform fear into peace and meaning.

End Quote: “Death is nothing to us. When we exist, death is not; and when death exists, we are not.” - Epicurus

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The Art Of Life Podcast is Back!

Our Host Matt after a over 3 month Hiatus to battle with his health is back in action! Today we dive into what lessons there are in everything falling apart. The nature of humans and how we inherently take things for granted and explore how important it is to experience solitude.

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Mindset is my superpower. In todays episode we discuss how we have control over what we believe and how it serves us. That the mind can only be aware of so many things at once and focusing on whats good, whats serving us, gratitude and faith will absolutely transform your life for the better.

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Do you ever envy the lives of others? Often times, it’s because they have what we wish we did. However, what we don’t see is the price they pay and the sacrifices they make. In today’s episode, we dive into why entrepreneurship and chasing your dreams are so taxing on your life and the great hidden costs involved.

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How in control of your thoughts are you? Do you consider yourself to be a positive person? Is it possible to control whether we are optimistic or pessimistic in our thought process? In today's episode we dive deep into the power of staying positive and the research behind it.

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