The Examined Life Podcast

"The unexamined life is not worth living."

Socrates said it, and we're going to live it out. Each week, we'll ponder one of life's thorniest questions, exploring ambition, careers, money, relationships, productivity and psychology — all so that you can live an examined life.

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Her son died at 20. Here’s how she rebuilt her life.

Her son died at 20. Here’s how she rebuilt her life.

What happens when your world shatters with the unimaginable loss of a child? Mary Anne Keegan shares her raw journey after her healthy 20-year-old son Matthew was suddenly diagnosed with cancer and passed away just ten months later. She discovered that grief doesn't follow a playbook — giving yourself grace becomes essential when navigating between holding tight to memories and building a new life entirely. [Episode 99] Mary Anne Keegan is the CEO of a fractional marketing firm and is involved with the Matthew Keegan Memorial Scholarship Foundation. LEARN MORE ABOUT MARY ANNE ▸ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makeegan/ ▸ Matthew Keegan Memorial Scholarship: https://www.asufoundation.org/education-and-scholarship/donor-named-funds/the-matthew-keegan-memorial-scholarship-CA125360.html JOIN AN UPCOMING GROUP COACHING COHORT ▸ Looking to meet other "Post-Achievement" professionals? https://radreads.co/coaching WATCH NEXT ▸ He survived the Cambodian Genocide (and now has a podcast): https://youtu.be/UIOnH8rU6xM ▸ A Health Scare Rescued This BCG Consultant: https://youtu.be/3olQYZXIeYs NEWSLETTER AND PODCAST ▸ Join 50,000 kind and ambitious subscribers: https://radreads.co ▸ The Examined Life Podcast: https://pod.link/1692585605 FOLLOW KHE ON SOCIAL ▸ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khemaridh ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radreadsco/ ▸ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khehy/ ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radreadsco ABOUT KHE HY Khe Hy is the founder of RadReads and father of two. Khe spent 15 years working on Wall Street and was one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock. He’s been called Oprah for Millennials by CNN and the Wall Street Guru by Bloomberg and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, TedX, Barrons, Time Magazine and Quartz. ABOUT RADREADS RadReads is an online education business that helps ambitious professionals lead more productive, examined and joyful lives. RadReads provides guides, coaching, and trainings to more than 50,000 high-performers to help them gain back free time, scale their impact, and make their little dent in the universe. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Choices 02:46 Matthew's Diagnosis and Battle 05:42 The Final Days and Aftermath 08:18 Reflections and Moving Forward 12:16 Support and Scholarship 20:10 Personal Growth and Grace 31:36 Spirituality and Connection 36:22 Reconnecting with Yoga and Meditation 41:43 Support from Friends and Community 53:29 Honoring Matthew's Legacy

He survived the Cambodian Genocide (and now has a podcast)

He survived the Cambodian Genocide (and now has a podcast)

Can capturing untold stories heal decades-old wounds? When Dorothy Chow set up a makeshift podcast studio to record her father's Khmer Rouge survival story, she had no idea what would unfold. What began as a historical preservation project transformed into profound healing for both father and daughter. [Episode 98] Dorothy Chow is the Host of the Death in Cambodia podcast. LEARN MORE ABOUT DOROTHY ▸ Death in Cambodia, Life in America Podcast: https://www.deathincambodiapodcast.com/ ▸ Dorothy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathincambodia/?hl=en ▸ Dorothy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dschowcapm/ JOIN AN UPCOMING GROUP COACHING COHORT ▸ Looking to meet other "Post-Achievement" professionals? https://radreads.co/coaching WATCH NEXT ▸ A Health Scare Rescued This BCG Consultant: https://youtu.be/3olQYZXIeYs ▸ A Simple Checklist to Reflect on your Life: https://youtu.be/FavADwh52qY NEWSLETTER AND PODCAST ▸ Join 50,000 kind and ambitious subscribers: https://radreads.co ▸ The Examined Life Podcast: https://pod.link/1692585605 FOLLOW KHE ON SOCIAL ▸ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khemaridh ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radreadsco/ ▸ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khehy/ ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radreadsco ABOUT KHE HY Khe Hy is the founder of RadReads and father of two. Khe spent 15 years working on Wall Street and was one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock. He’s been called Oprah for Millennials by CNN and the Wall Street Guru by Bloomberg and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, TedX, Barrons, Time Magazine and Quartz. ABOUT RADREADS RadReads is an online education business that helps ambitious professionals lead more productive, examined and joyful lives. RadReads provides guides, coaching, and trainings to more than 50,000 high-performers to help them gain back free time, scale their impact, and make their little dent in the universe. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Generational Trauma 03:51 Robert Chow's Story: A Glimpse into the Khmer Rouge Regime 08:33 The Impact of Sharing Stories 17:23 Dorothy's Journey to Document Her Father's Story 21:10 The Podcast's Reception and Impact 25:06 Understanding the Cambodian Genocide Through Personal Stories 39:58 Therapy and Processing the Story 43:37 Understanding Parental Sacrifices 51:19 Creating Safe Spaces for Survivors 58:14 Moments of Hope and Humanity