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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