EQ Book Club

The Future of Art || Business Basics w/ Jeremy Kobus

June 15, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

My mentor Jeremy Kobus came on the show to talk about designing businesses with humans in mind (instead of profit). We got a little bit sidetracked…but we promise it connects. Link to Kings of Leon NFT story. Topics: How Amazon Fucks You and Everyone Else Psychographics, Ads Aren’t Necessarily Bad Diversifying Your Hobbies and Wandering Stepping into Opportunities Design Thinking How to Ask Questions How to Waste Your Time (While Putting Your Heart on the Line) Understanding Why Bl...

Self-Determined Education w/ Miriam Swords Kalk

June 08, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

My guest today is Miriam Swords Kalk, sister of our guest from Episode 6, Sam Kalk. This episode is a connection between some of the favorite subjects of previous episodes like Self-Determination Theory which we talked about with Sam, education which we have discussed with a lot of guests like Episode 14 with Coach Rudy, contextualized in human-centered design Ricardo Martins, Episode 13. All this to say… I am just very excited for this culmination of information. Link to Walk In My Shoes P...

Is Modern Yoga Bullshit?

June 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Aaron and I talk about existential threats, accidentally becoming a Superwarrior at work, and bring some clarity to why modern yoga may not be as good for you as you think. For my Dallas listeners, Aaron will be holding open sessions at Classic Pilates in the Uptown location from 6:30-8 PM Thursdays throughout the summer. Topics: Sympathetic/Parasympathetic Nervous Systems How Your Body Handles Depression and Anxiety Neuro-Physical Feedback Loops Beer, Goat, and Power Yoga

Judaism w/ Rabbi Baruch Hecht

May 25, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

My relationship to Judaism is not what you might expect with an episode title like this. I have been trying to steer my guests away from Judaism since I started this podcast, but that has caused me to live inauthentically within this space. Judaism was a driving force for my curiosity and ability to challenge the status quo growing up, so I decided to dive head first into the topic and how this culture brings about a narrative of mental and emotional healing and growth. Jump in to this episo...

Building Community w/ Jacob Schnitzer

May 18, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

This ep is really about leadership (which is what it takes to build a community - whether personally, professionally, or otherwise). Ryan is joined by the Co-Artistic Director and Conductor of Density512, a contemporary chamber orchestra and new music collective in Austin to talk about community, solitude, and leading a team of artists. Topics: Solitude and Community Questioning to Connect Leading a Diverse Team Visualization as a Tool for Leadership Getting Used to Being Alone with Yo...

Trauma w/ Chris Jones

May 04, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Trauma is a part of everyone's story. You shouldn't shy away from healing just because your trauma doesn't look like the person's next to you. Jump in to this shockingly lighthearted episode about a subject that seems very immense and dark. The first step to addressing and healing your trauma is awareness. Go to my website to learn more about how I can help, or to reach out for more resources. Topics: Individualizing Trauma Guilt, Shame, and Anxiety Successfully Dealing with Trauma Be...

Radical Candor (Feedback) w/ Brett Sharp

April 27, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

It is what it is... Until it becomes what you make it. While most of our discussion revolves around the workplace, all of this is applicable to all parts of life. Join Brett and I as we talk about: Intentionality of Choice Limiting/Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset Control Connecting to Feedback Active Listening Three Types of Empathy Empathy Skillsets Trust and Teamwork Coaching and Mentorship The 5 Whys

420 Special w/ Saskia VannJames

April 20, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Lots of learning to be done on this major holiday!!

QOTD 1 w/ Eric

April 15, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

(Questions of the Day) Eric and I revisit some of our most classic conundrums. Here are the topics of these questions: Does Your Personality Stabilize at 25? Religion for the Society vs the Individual Perspectives of Growth Dating App Philosophies Music vs Sex Creativity vs Consistency

Becoming Yourself w/ Nichole Sylvester

April 06, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

WARNING: Stories of traumatic abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Nichole tells us how her experiences shaped who she was, who she became, and who she is now. This episode is all about authenticity. Here are some of the topics we cover: Using Your Pain to Find Your Niche What Brings People Closer to You Integrating All Parts of Yourself What Spirituality Really Is Money's Power Over You

Break Ups w/ Ashley

April 01, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Welcome to the first legit episode of Don't Forget to Be a Human! Ashley is back for the third week in a row, somehow. This time you get to actually be entertained by her brain. It'd be a great help if you could fill out this quick, 5 minute survey! Personal Hero's Journey Retreat Survey I get really hyped about something I shouldn't be eating and then we get into these topics: Cultural Perspectives and Social Norms in Sex Throwing Axes and Observing Anger Delivering a Response to Som...

The Future of Education w/ Coach Rudy

March 30, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

What is this? An episode where Ryan is talking about education, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence... again? Yup. This one is a bit different, because I have the magnificent Coach Rudy on doing it for me! He is absolutely fantastic at teaching us how to teach and learn and sharing his vision with you. Send this to all of your teacher friends!! We chat about: Social and Emotional Learning Emotional Constipation Calm = Smart How to Be a Great Teacher Ripening Together/Circle of Acco...

The Actual Book Club: March

March 25, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MB

Welcome to EQ Book Club: The Actual Book Club. In this special episode of EQBC:TABC, we chat about The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. All you need to know is that even if you haven't read the book, you are absolutely still going to learn and the conversation is very interesting (and funny).

Holistic Thinking w/ Ricardo Martins

March 23, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Today I am joined by GENIUS!! Ricardo Martins happens to have the most design awards in the United States, yet he is actually Brazilian. I think that is pretty damn cool. We break down what design approaches do to the experiences of our lives. Topics we cover: Holistic Design Philosophy The Problem with Thinking Humans Are the Center of the Universe Humbling Yourself as Part of the Larger Puzzle Tempo Giutso: In Fair Time Slowing Down Service Design Systems Thinking Time's Role in C...

I Love You, Man w/ Ashley and Eric

March 19, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Welcome to Don't Forget to Be a Human! The new weekly episode of wholesomeness that relieves you from the exhaustion of the mental processing I put yall through earlier in the week. It is a great day for a day full of being vulnerable and letting yall in to the friendzone. Let's get into it: WTF is Dry Shampoo? The Future of This Show (hint: an actual book club) Cheating on a Book Lessons in Friendship from I Love You, Man We Actually Talk About Farts Becoming Friends With Your Friend...

Being with Yourself w/ Causing the Effect

March 16, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

Listen to me and Scott Gazzoli of the Causing the Effect Podcast become friends in this very entertaining episode about the New York mentality, brain waves and binaural audio, and sensory deprivation float tanks. The full range of topics from this episode include: Movement Mentality and Prioritization Being with Yourself Structuring the Hours You Have Sensory Deprivation Float Tanks Brain Waves and Binaural Audio Causing Your Effect Focusing on the Logos

Accountability (AudioBlog 2)

February 16, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Where does control come from? How do you stay accountable to yourself? And who are you responsible for? Join me to think about accountability, responsibility, and control.

Control and Perception w/ Josh Perry

February 09, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Josh is an ex-professional BMX athlete and five time brain tumor survivor. Josh and I get pretty damn fired up about people's perceptions of control in their life. If I told you any more, I'd be ruining the episode. Take this one slow and roll it back if you need to get clarity on any thoughts. We also very much welcome debate to what we were saying or how we said it. Reach out any time! Topics that we cover: Control Fear Mindset Perception

Cultural Intelligence w/ Dr. Imani Scott

February 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

I have the honor of being joined by one of the great thinkers and communicators of our time, Dr. Imani Scott to discuss my experience of the great city of Atlanta, cultural intelligence, and the exciting opportunity that is ignorance. Here is a great place to start or continue learning about your privilege and the history of racism in America: Race Baiting 101 - Matthew Cooke Here are some of the topics we cover: Inherent Bias The Four Agreements Control and Humility Privilege The Hie...

Responsibility in the Workplace w/ Ryan Phillips

January 26, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

What are we responsible for in our work environment? Ryan and Ryan reminisce on their pain-filled months working in small team startups this past summer, and what these experiences meant for their emotional growth. Some topics we touch on: Trust, Respect, and Feedback in the Workplace Emotional Confusion as a Reductive Force What Are You Actually Responsible For?

Story and Dreams w/ Mary Doll

January 19, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Click below if you have any interest in your personal hero's journey! Link to Retreat Interest Form Professor Emerita Mary Doll joins me to do what all great thinkers do; tell stories. We discover why storytelling is so important to our emotional intelligence, as well as the role dreams play in our self-understanding and forward momentum. Some topics we cover: Storytelling Intimacy of Story Gaining Wisdom The Power of Myth The Personal Hero's Journey Ecstasy The Power of Dreams T...

Emotional Intelligence w/ Mike Lindsay

January 12, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

FINALLY! The episode that explains what the fuck emotional intelligence is! Here are some topics we dive into: Performance vs Potential in Leadership The Four Components of Emotional Intelligence Necessity of Being Able to Learn EQ Growth Strategies Response vs React Accountability and Feedback Resilience Systems and Systems Thinking

Intrinsic Motivation w/ Sam Kalk

January 05, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Find joy and peace in this new year through learning (about yourself and the things that excite you). In this episode, People Management Expert Sam Kalk and I discuss: How to Love Learning Intrinsic Motivation Self-Determination Theory (Autonomy - Competence - Relatedness) Learning in the Workplace Managing People Better

Intrinsic Motivation for the New Year w/ Sam Kalk

January 05, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Find joy and peace in this new year through learning (about yourself and the things that excite you). In this episode, People Management Expert Sam Kalk and I discuss: How to Love Learning Intrinsic Motivation Self-Determination Theory (Autonomy - Competence - Relatedness) Learning in the Workplace Managing People Better

Familiar Experiences (AudioBlog 1)

December 22, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MB

I promise you need to hear at least one part of this. I give you some thinking about how to view experiences that may feel nauseatingly familiar to you and wrap up with some Do's and Don't's of going home for the holidays. Topics: Systems Thinking (and why it is relevant) Triggers and Mindfulness in Familiar Experiences Romanticization of the Past How to Honor Yourself

BONUS: Familiar Experiences

December 22, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MB

I promise you need to hear at least one part of this. I give you some thinking about how to view experiences that may feel nauseatingly familiar to you and wrap up with some Do's and Don't's of going home for the holidays. Topics: Systems Thinking (and why it is relevant) Triggers and Mindfulness in Familiar Experiences Romanticization of the Past How to Honor Yourself

Intimacy w/ Bedroom Rodeo

December 22, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

The (real) bird and bees talk that your parents never gave you. We hit an array of intimacy related topics such as: Sexpectations Unhealthy narratives in and out of the bedroom Creating a culture of conversation Intimately learning your sexual self Connecting with a partner Avoidance The (Bullshit) G Spot

Urban Mobility w/ George Liu

December 15, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

BIKES! BIKES! BIKES! This week, I have the Executive Director of the Urban Cycling Institute at the University of Amsterdam, George Liu! We talk about my favorite activity (leisurely bike rides) and how cycling can engage social and personal mindfulness, as well as urban mobility's role in social change and a higher social intelligence level within a culture. https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-4-george-liu https://www.tejoscc.com/

Courageous Relationships w/ Bedroom Rodeo

December 07, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

I wanted to share with you some beautiful stories of secure and courageous relationships, so I brought Kelly and Alexa of Bedroom Rodeo tell you their most recent experiences. Sprinkled throughout these stories and the entire episode are some important nuggets of information relating to navigating roommates, rekindling friendships, and what it actually takes to create conviction and confidence. Support the Pod and Shop Local: https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-3-bedroom-rodeo-part-1

Rewriting Paradigms w/ Solomon Berezin

December 02, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

After some (very) quick reminiscing about not following the rules, we dive in to breaking the habit of being yourself, the state of flow, and spirituality in the growth journey. Solomon then speaks on how your preconceived experiences of meditation, mindfulness, and coaching may have developed an unhealthy association with the subjects. He also has some tools for your growth!

Opinions and Art w/ Tayler Ayers

November 24, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

Tayler Ayers thrives in the black and white of things. He wants to make it known that there is no grey area to him. Most importantly, he wants you to form an opinion on him. Good or bad. So, come join us this week and decide how you feel about him. Check out the book recs at bookshop.org/shop/eq Follow Tayler on Instagram @tayler.ayers Follow the show @EQBookClub and get more content at TejosCC.com

A Great Day for a Great Day

November 16, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

First of all, don't worry. It is not a book club. There is no required reading. This episode is just an introduction to who I am, why I am doing this show, and what the show is going to be about. Even if you don't listen, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read this. You can follow the show on all social media @EQBookClub and can find more content and notes about this week's book recommendations at tejoscc.com/eqbookclub. This weeks book recs are: Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert ...

A Great Day for a Day

November 16, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

First of all, don't worry. It is not a book club. There is no required reading. This episode is just an introduction to who I am, why I am doing this show, and what the show is going to be about. Even if you don't listen, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read this. You can follow the show on all social media @EQBookClub and can find more content and notes about this week's book recommendations at tejoscc.com/eqbookclub. This weeks book recs are: Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert ...

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