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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Brett on X: @airkistler
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