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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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

Learn more about Ona’s principles: ona.com/principles

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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:

• Imposter Syndrome - Psychology Today
• Imposter Syndrome & Self Compassion - AAPA
• Academic paper on imposter syndrome

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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: 

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

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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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:

“How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain” Andrew Newberg

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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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

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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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:

US CDC: Addressing Loneliness

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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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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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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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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