Best Brett Kistler Podcasts (2024)

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The Elephant In The Room: How To Say What No One Wants To Say 39:15

7h ago39:15

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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 roo…

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166: Isra García – Nothing to Solve 1:19:05

23m ago1:19:05

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“Everybody wants to be somebody, nobody wants to be themselves.” Isra Garcia Today we welcome, Isra García. For Isra… the action is the outcome itself. This is why he does what he does. Isra García works on his daily self-mastery and peak performance journey, sharing his experiences and practices in conducting human potential experiments. This path…

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How To Fight Well 52:55

16d ago52:55

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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 ta…

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165: The Growth Edge 1:11:10

13d ago1:11:10

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In Today’s episode, we are fired up to do an episode just us. Mel & Jay talking about growth… the growth edge. Links: Steven Kotler – Episode 159 ::: THANK YOU for listening! If you feel you received value from this or any episode, please consider supporting the show in any way you’re inspired. You can make a one-time donation or join the Trust the…

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How Experiments Will Change Your Life 47:04

30d ago47:04

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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 …

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164: Ross Ellenhorn – The Power of Self-disclosure 1:10:41

26d ago1:10:41

1:10:41

In Today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ross Ellenhorn… Dr. Ross Ellenhorn has spent his career creating treatment modalities that help people achieve meaningful changes in their lives outside of institutional models, and treatment formed by diagnostic assumptions. Cardea is the latest step along that lifelong journey, a model that resis…

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Pleasure 43:36

1M ago43:36

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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 emotions How allowing all emotions to be felt can lead to greater pleasu…

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163: Yvette Vexta – Art & Truth 1:13:13

1M ago1:13:13

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In Today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Yvette Vexta… Better known by her nom de plume “Vexta,” Yvette Vexta is an autodidactic multidisciplinary artist from Sydney, Australia now based in New York City. Her career started in Melbourne in the mid 2000s, as one of the first female street artists of the Street Art and Graffiti Movement. Her ar…

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Authority Issues 51:24

2M ago51:24

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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 world How it …

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162: Shaul Schwarz & Christina Clusiau – FLY 1:29:35

2M ago1:29:35

1:29:35

In Today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Shaul Schwarz & Christina Clusiau… Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau are award-winning documentary filmmakers, cinematographers and photojournalists based in Brooklyn, New York. They co-founded the production company Reel Peak Films, specializing in documentary films and series that prioritize cinema…

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Loving the No (Coaching Session Breakdown) 26:12

2M ago26:12

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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 thr…

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161: Dean Ricci – Personal evolution through life 1:33:36

2M ago1:33:36

1:33:36

In Today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome longtime friend and fellow podcaster, Dean Ricci… A.K.A “The Fuckin’ Pilot,” host of “The Lunatic Fringe Podcast” has worked at everything from professional stripping to skydive instruction and now as a longtime pilot and published author. After 27 years in the sport of skydiving and more than 9 years …

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The Desire To Be Seen with Tara Howley 35:15

3M ago35:15

35:15

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 conflic…

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160: Autumn Payne – Ethical Narrative 1:00:58

3M ago1:00:58

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In Today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Autumn Payne… She is the Founder of Ethical Narrative, where storytelling becomes a force for positive change. Since 2021, Ethical Narrative has achieved remarkable results, raising millions of dollars for nonprofits and amplifying their social reach. Deeply invested in client success, Ethical Narrativ…

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When Will I Be Enough? (Coaching Session) 35:47

3M ago35:47

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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: th…

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159: Steven Kotler – Flow State & Peak Performance 1:27:05

3M ago1:27:05

1:27:05

In Today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Steven Kotler… Steven is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. Steven is the author of eleven bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including The Art of …

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Failure 42:20

4M ago42:20

42:20

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 …

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158: Shreya Mehta – Art & Spirituality 1:07:59

4M ago1:07:59

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Shreya Mehta is an award-winning fine artist who explores, in her vibrant and varied works, the social issues of identity, gender, power, and spirituality. Her art has been exhibited across the globe, from the Indian Consulate in New York to the private collection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In fact, Mehta secured her place at the Royal Academ…

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Passive Aggression 46:16

4M ago46:16

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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 …

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157: Court Wing – REMAP Therapeutics 1:38:56

4M ago1:38:56

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A former chronic pain sufferer, Court Wing is the founder and CEO of REMAP Therapeutics and a co-founder of the Psychedelics & Pain Association. REMAP Therapeutics is devoted to the development of formal psychedelic rehabilitation sessions and cohesive best practices for many treatment-resistant chronic pain conditions. Court is an accomplished per…

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How Do I Get Unstuck? (Coaching Session Breakdown) 31:43

5M ago31:43

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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 expressi…

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156: Joe Moore – Psychedelics Today 1:22:16

5M ago1:22:16

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Joe Moore co-founded Psychedelics Today in 2016 with Kyle Buller. As CEO, Joe has co-created one of the planet’s best-known psychedelic podcasts and training platforms. He combines over 20 years of avid psychedelic study and training with over 20 years of experience in software and multinational project management. Joe is a leading expert in transp…

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Joe and Esme — The Teenage Years 41:01

5M ago41:01

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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 s…

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155: Karine Joly & Greg Crozier – Being a true champion

5M ago

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In Today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Karine Joly & Gregory Crozier of World Champion skydiving team, Airwax. Professional Parachutists from France, their list of accomplishments are more than impressive. 17000 jumps combined, World Champions 2018, 9 world records, European Championship winners and Vice-Champions World Cup 2017, World Cup …

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Q&A #3—Ambition, Narcissistic Parents, Addiction to Stress, Parenting Emotional Experiences, Emotional Fluidity 48:06

6M ago48:06

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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, an…

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154: Shannon & Travis Morehead – Ayahuasca Microdose Tincture 1:04:49

6M ago1:04:49

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In Today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome Shannon and Travis Morehead… Shannon and Travis Morehead are the founders and Lead facilitators of Great Spirit Farm, a healing and retreat center founded in 2016 in Brooksville, Florida. They mentor in the Shipibo and União do Vegetal (UDV) traditions of ayahuasca, including understanding the plant di…

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Happiness, the New Way – Joe Hudson with Stephanie Harrison 49:53

6M ago49:53

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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 St…

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Gratitude 53:06

6M ago53:06

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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 allow…

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153: Eric & Meaghan Alden – Performance & Stress 1:37:14

6M ago1:37:14

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We are thrilled to welcome Eric & Meaghan Alden! Eric Alden has been on active duty with the US military for 15 years. The majority of his service was in Special Operations with multiple combat deployments. During his military career, Eric discovered his passion for skydiving and later, teaching others to skydive as well. A self-diagnosed adrenalin…

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What Changed After Master Class? 55:43

6M ago55:43

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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 AO…

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Question the Assumption 36:59

7M ago36:59

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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: @art…

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152: Lucie Charping – Microdosing Flow 1:17:23

6M ago1:17:23

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We are thrilled to welcome Lucie Charping! Lucie is a dynamic peak performance health coach, mind-body therapist, writer, and speaker who has devoted over two decades to helping her clients tap into their neurobiology and unlock the power of their mind to turn challenges into wins. As a holistic performance specialist, her expertise spans sports th…

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How Do I Stop Being Misunderstood? (Coaching Session) 41:10

7M ago41:10

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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—eve…

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