The Examined Life

Former 7-figure job holder, Khe Hy, shares his experience with marital strife, overspending, and an identity earthquake. The podcast explores the fears and considerations of leaving a high-paying job, understanding spending habits, the importance of analysis, and the advantages of quitting on your own terms. Topics covered include overcoming fear and self-doubt, preparing for the 100 days before and after quitting, and the impact of status on identity struggles.

Wealth advisor Adam Katz discusses Die With Zero, using leverage, return on hassle, and the myth of 'The Number.' They explore the intersection of money, ambition, drive, entrepreneurship, and therapy, the concept of dying with zero and maximizing living wealth, the 'FU number' for quitting a high-paying job, the misconception of earning 5% interest, and the challenges of managing staff for wealthy individuals.

"What's your attachment strategy?" features Jess Morey, a meditation teacher and contemplative coach. The podcast explores how our early life experiences shape our attachment strategies and impact our adult lives. They discuss topics such as healing through meditation, applying attachment theory to parenthood, and the implications on talk therapy.

This podcast explores the concept of being a post-achievement professional and challenges the idea that achievement guarantees fulfillment. It raises thought-provoking questions about identity, time freedom, and the pressures of success. The podcast also discusses the attributes of a post-achieving professional and the shift from self-absorption to focusing on the peer group.

Manisha Thakor, a seasoned financial executive in wealth management, discusses the myth of 'The Number', separating self-worth from net worth, the impact of small traumas on behavior, exploring Internal Family Systems, psychedelics, and a near-death experience that shifted perspective. She emphasizes the importance of disconnecting self-worth from financial status and the negative impacts of comparing oneself to others. Thakor also reflects on her journey and the impact she has made in the field of personal finance for young women professionals.

Scott Haber, an executive coach, discusses healthy masculinity, repressing anger, fully feeling emotions, and setting boundaries. They explore societal expectations, biological aspects of masculinity, and the concept of gossiping as a coping mechanism. They also dive into healthy masculinity in relationships and the challenges of decision-making.

Business expert Khe Hy discusses navigating a terrible economy in which everything went wrong. Topics include launching a successful course during the pandemic, changing priorities in internet business, creating a prison of one's own making, coaching programs, content creation, and letting go of the power of numbers.

Joe Hudson, a coach and teacher, discusses the emotional complexities of money. They explore childhood imprints, fears and insecurities, and the impact of emotions on financial decisions. The conversation emphasizes the need for balance between intellect and emotion in finance and entrepreneurship. They also reflect on personal growth through self-improvement and business.

Former executive at Comedy Central and 2x best-selling author, Tara Schuster, discusses her use of weed as a coping mechanism, exploring personal experiences and the impact on relationships. She reflects on self-discovery, personal development, and finding internal safety in the face of work and a problematic world. The chapter ends with gratitude and promotion of her desire to help listeners.

Khe Hy, a speaker on reimagining networking, discusses the importance of service, curiosity, and genuine care in networking. He shares his experience of maintaining an unimaginable pace of 1 meeting a day for 25 years. Topics include cringe-free networking, secrets of superconnectors, networking with kindness and generosity, and the importance of follow-up and personal CRM.