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Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart | Emotional Intelligence, Naming Emotions & Values-Based Living (Moonshots Podcast #283)
What if the key to personal growth, better relationships, and stronger leadership isn’t doing more—but understanding what you feel?
In Moonshots Podcast Episode 283, Mike and Mark explore Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, a groundbreaking framework for building emotional intelligence through language, courage, and clarity. Brené challenges us to notice the emotional patterns we repeat—and asks whether avoiding certain feelings is quietly limiting our growth.
This episode begins with a powerful intervention: if we want different results in life, we must be willing to feel what we’ve been unwilling to feel before. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience, Brené explains why “naming is taming”—how accurately labeling emotions reduces emotional reactivity and restores choice.
Mike and Mark unpack key emotional states such as envy, comparison, and schadenfreude, reframing them through a team mindset inspired by Abby Wambach. Instead of seeing others’ success as a threat, we learn how emotional awareness helps us move from scarcity to connection.
The episode closes with a practical exploration of emotional regulation vs. emotional suppression, showing how emotions can become reliable data—guiding us toward values-based decisions, intentional living, and healthier relationships.
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If you’re interested in:
Emotional intelligence and self-awareness

Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart

Naming and understanding emotions

Managing envy, comparison, and triggers

Living and leading with values

This episode offers a clear, grounded roadmap for navigating the emotional landscape of modern life—with more courage and less confusion.
🎧 Listen now and learn how emotions, when understood, become one of your greatest strengths.
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Casandra ⁠Brené Brown⁠ is an American professor, lecturer, author, and podcast host. Brown is known in particular for her research on shame, vulnerability, and leadership, and for her widely viewed ⁠TEDx talk in 2010⁠. 
Since then she has written six number-one New York Times bestselling books, hosts two podcasts, and has filmed a lecture for Netflix as well as a series about her latest book, Atlas of the Heart on HBO Max.
⁠The Gifts of Imperfection⁠
⁠Daring Greatly⁠
⁠Rising Strong⁠
⁠Braving the Wilderness⁠
⁠Dare to Lead⁠
⁠Atlas of the Heart⁠
Brown holds the Huffington Foundation's Brené Brown Endowed Chair at the University of Houston's Graduate College of Social Work and is a visiting professor in management at McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.
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In the final part of our exploration of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness, Mike and Mark slow things down—intentionally. This episode is an invitation to rest, to release the constant pressure to improve, and to rediscover the power of presence without agenda.Jon opens the conversation by reframing rest itself. True rest, he suggests, is not collapse or avoidance, but a no-agenda way of being—where nothing needs to be fixed, achieved, or optimised. From this place, mindfulness naturally deepens.The episode then explores non-striving, one of the most misunderstood attitudes of mindfulness. Jon reminds us that growth doesn’t come from forcing outcomes, but from allowing life to unfold as it already is. When striving drops away, awareness has room to do its work.From there, Jon reflects on gratitude and generosity, encouraging us to meet each moment with appreciation and to be generous not just with things—but with our time, attention, and energy. These attitudes shift mindfulness from an inward practice to a way of relating to the world.As the episode unfolds, Jon beautifully weaves all nine attitudes together through the lens of heartfulness, showing how mindfulness is not a collection of techniques, but an integrated way of living with presence, compassion, and care.In the closing bonus reflection, Jon turns to mind-wandering and the rehabilitation of the present moment, a cornerstone of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Rather than seeing distraction as failure, he reframes it as an opportunity—each noticing becomes a gentle return to now.This episode matters because it offers an antidote to burnout culture. Instead of pushing harder, it invites us to trust awareness, soften our effort, and remember that the present moment is already enough.🎧 Episode Clips FeaturedIntro — Truly Resting & No AgendaJon introduces the idea of deep rest and what it means to show up without trying to get anywhere.Non-Striving (2:04)Letting go of outcomes and discovering how growth happens naturally when we stop forcing change.Gratitude & Generosity (1:16)Enjoying the moment thoroughly and offering generosity through presence, time, and attention.Heartfulness (1:58)How the nine attitudes interconnect into a lived, embodied practice of mindfulness.Bonus: Rehabilitation of the Moment (3:42)Mind-wandering, awareness, and reclaiming the present moment through MBSR.Become a Member of the Moonshots Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/Moonshots

In Show 281 – Jon Kabat-Zinn: 9 Attitudes of Mindfulness (Part Two), Mike and Mark continue their exploration of the foundational attitudes that make mindfulness a living, healing practice—not just a technique.🎧 Listen to the episode:https://www.moonshots.io📺 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/CRxKWN8tF_MIn this episode, we focus on three essential mindfulness attitudes: Letting Go, Trust, and Patience.Jon Kabat-Zinn invites us to shift from forcing life to unfold a certain way toward allowing things to be. Like the breath, awareness works best when we stop controlling and start noticing. Letting go becomes an act of wisdom, reducing inner struggle and creating space for clarity and calm.The conversation then turns to Trust—not as blind faith, but as something deeply embodied. By recognising the constant reliability of our breath, heartbeat, and internal systems, we reconnect with an inner foundation of confidence and gratitude that is already present.Finally, Mike and Mark reflect on Patience as a powerful form of presence. Patience allows us to fully inhabit the moment we are in, rather than rushing toward outcomes or relief. Jon reminds us that healing unfolds in its own time—and that simply staying present can be profoundly restorative.This episode is a gentle yet practical reminder that mindfulness is not about fixing ourselves, but about trusting life, allowing experience, and patiently showing up for what is here.🌱 Ideal for listeners seeking calm, resilience, and grounded wisdom in uncertain times.Become a Member of the Moonshots Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/Moonshots

Join hosts Mike and Mark in this enlightening episode of the Moonshots Podcast as they delve into the profound concepts of leadership presented in James C. Hunter's book, "The Servant." This episode not only explores the intricate details of servant leadership but also features invaluable insights from leadership guru Simon Sinek.
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Summary: ⁠https://www.apolloadvisor.com/summary-the-servant-by-james-c-hunter/⁠
Segment Breakdown:
INTRO: The episode starts with an inspiring introduction by James C. Hunter, providing a brief yet impactful snapshot of what constitutes excellent leadership. This sets the tone for the deep dive into servant leadership.
Deep Dive into Leadership: Next, James Hunter provides an in-depth look at the characteristics of great leaders, emphasizing the concept of 'Servant Leadership.'
Expert Insights: Adding to the richness of the discussion, leadership master Simon Sinek shares his expert advice on becoming an effective Servant Leader. His segment focuses on the core qualities that make a leader truly great.
OUTRO: Concluding the episode, James Hunter highlights a crucial skill for personal and professional development - the need to consistently work on our behavior, likening it to a muscle that needs regular exercise.
Throughout the episode, Mike and Mark engage in thought-provoking discussions, drawing on their experiences and perspectives to enrich the conversation. Whether you're a budding leader or a seasoned executive, this episode of the Moonshots Podcast offers valuable insights into the art of servant leadership and its transformative impact.
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