Anatomy of Living

Alan Watts was a philosopher, writer, and public speaker known for his lucidity in explaining Eastern philosophy in a very accessible way to Western audiences. He was a big part of the counter cultural movement of the 60's, and with the rise of digital media there has been a surge of interest in his work through countless recorded audio and video lectures, as well as his books and writings. Join us for an intimate look into the life of the iconic Alan Watts, as we talk with two of his daughters, Anne and Joan Watts. We discuss the life of their father, things they learned growing up with him, and the impact he's had on their lives. Joan and Anne very candidly discussed who he was as a person and a father, and the struggles of living a spiritual life in the modern world. This was a deeply personal interview for me. I first found Alan's work when I was in highschool learning about Taoism. When I traveled abroad, I had countless hours of lectures that I listened to on my iPod, and to this day, I still listen to his lectures regularly. I wanted to know more about the person behind the writing and lectures. Who was he as a father? What were his struggles and successes? This interview was more intimate than any I've done before, but I hope it gives a inside look into the life of this iconic and treasured man. Anne and Joan recently released a book of collected letters from their father: The Collected Letters of Alan Watts, published by New World Library, and it's available wherever books are sold. --- Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo The Life of Alan Watts - Conversation with Anne and Joan Watts [Episode 20] Credits: Special Guest: Anne Watts and Joan Watts www.annewatts.com Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson Ashton Szabo Facebook: www.facebook.com/anatomyofliving Instagram: @anatomyofliving Twitter: AnatomyofLiving www.anatomyofliving.com

There is no doubt that love, however we might define it, plays a pivotal role in everyone's life, and how we define love likely goes a long way in guiding our life and relationships. So what might it mean to be more loving? Is love a just a feeling? Is it an art? It is a skill? Join us with Dr. Armin Zadeh as we explore the lofty topic of love and what it looks like in every day life, how we can cultivate more loving relationships with ourselves and others, and why our relationship to love matters. Dr. Armin Zadeh is a cardiologist (that's right, he's a heart doctor talking about love!) and professor at John Hopkins University. He has authored more than one hundred scientific articles and is an editor of various scholarly books in medicine. His book, The Forgotten Art of Love: What Love Means and Why It Matters, is available everywhere books are sold. --- Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo The Art Of Love And Why It Matters - Conversation with Dr. Armin Zadeh, Md, PhD [Episode 19] Credits: Special Guest: Dr. Armin Zadeh www.lovetheforgottenart.org Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson Ashton Szabo Facebook: www.facebook.com/anatomyofliving Instagram: @anatomyofliving Twitter: AnatomyofLiving www.anatomyofliving.com

In today's crazy world, it can seem like life is on a crash course into the future, with the breaks suddenly not working. People everywhere are stressed, unhealthy, and not really sure what to do about it. Join us with Special Guest Ira Israel as we discuss living an authentic life in the world today and what we can do about this rapid decline in our collective quality of life. How has our childhood and upbringing affected our life as adults today? What truly makes us happy? How important is your job or purpose, in relation to the quality of your personal relationships? We explore many of these ideas and more. Ira Israel is a psychotherapist with advanced degrees in philosophy, religious studies, and psychology. He wrote the book How to Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening out now from New World Library. In addition to his private therapy practice, he offers online counseling and coaching, as well as classes and workshops to the public. You can find out more about Ira Israel from his website: www.iraisrael.com --- Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo Surviving Your Childhood, Now That You're An Adult - Conversation with Ira Israel [Episode 18] Credits: Special Guest: Ira Israel www.iraisrael.com Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson Ashton Szabo Facebook: www.facebook.com/anatomyofliving Instagram: @anatomyofliving Twitter: AnatomyofLiving www.anatomyofliving.com

With the growing interest in Zen Buddhism, many people have heard of the great Japanese Zen Master Eihei Dogen, but who was he? How did his views of Zen differ from others? And why might his views matter today? Join us with Soto Zen Priest, teacher and author Brad Warner as we discuss this fascinating figure from the 13th Century A.D. Brad presents Dogen's ideas in ways that make them more applicable in our modern daily lives, allowing a more accessible understanding of this great Zen master. Brad is the author of Hardcore Zen, Sit Down and Shut Up, and several other books on Zen Buddhism including his recent release: It Came From Beyond Zen, published by New World Library. His writing also appears in Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Buddhadharma, and Alternative Press. --- Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo Why Zen Matters, Advice from Zen Master Dogen - Conversation with Brad Warner [Episode 17] Credits: Special Guest: Brad Warner www.hardcorezen.info Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson Ashton Szabo Facebook: www.facebook.com/anatomyofliving Instagram: @anatomyofliving Twitter: AnatomyofLiving www.anatomyofliving.com

Join us with crystal and precious stone expert, Nicholas Pearson, as we discuss stones and crystals that help support the heart physically, emotionally and spiritually. Can precious stones help heal a broken heart or help us to be more loving in life? Do we need to protect ourselves from so-called negative or outside energies and forces? What are the right stones for you? We discuss these ideas and many more! Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for more than 20 years. He began teaching crystal workshops in high school, later studying mineral science at Stetson University's Gillespie Museum. A certified teacher of Usui Reiki Ryoho, he teaches crystal and Reiki classes throughout the United States. The author of multiple books, including Crystal Healing for the Heart, The Seven Archetypal Stones and Crystals for Karmic Healing, he lives in Orlando, Florida. --- Anatomy of Living Podcast with Ashton Szabo Crystal Healing for the Heart - Conversation with Nicholas Pearson [Episode 16] Credits: Special Guest: Nicholas Pearson www.theluminouspearl.com Creator and Host: Ashton Szabo Intro and Outro Music: Emily Ann Peterson Ashton Szabo Facebook: www.facebook.com/anatomyofliving Instagram: @anatomyofliving Twitter: AnatomyofLiving www.anatomyofliving.com