EQ Book Club

EQ Book Club

Don’t worry. It’s not an actual book club (mostly). You don’t need to keep up with any reading.

Episodes

June 15, 2021 52 mins

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 (Wh...
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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...

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June 1, 2021 64 mins

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 ...
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May 25, 2021 35 mins

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 m...

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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 T...
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May 4, 2021 50 mins

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.

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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
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April 20, 2021 46 mins

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

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April 15, 2021 51 mins

(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
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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
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April 1, 2021 36 mins

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:

  • Cultura...
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March 30, 2021 42 mins

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 =...
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March 25, 2021 53 mins

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).

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March 23, 2021 38 mins

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
  • S...
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March 19, 2021 37 mins

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 Lov...
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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 Yo...
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February 16, 2021 17 mins

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.

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February 9, 2021 55 mins

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:

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February 2, 2021 68 mins

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 cov...

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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?
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