YASKING with Anthony and Arturo

Most of us don’t need more vision boards. We need nervous systems that feel safe to receive the very thing we’ve been asking for. In this week’s YASKING, Anthony and Arturo crack open the tender, taboo, and wildly misunderstood art of receiving — not just abundance, not just love, but the kind of self-allowance that rewires your entire life. Through four soul-shifting quotes (and a few very real a...

You say you want the love, the money, the peace… but can you actually let yourself have it? In this episode of YASKING , Arturo and Anthony crack open one of the most overlooked blocks in personal growth: the inability to receive. Not because you’re lazy. Not because you’re not “doing enough.” But because your nervous system — and your conditioning — is wired for self-protection, not openness. We...

Some quotes don’t just call up patterns — they ask you to finally break them. In this episode, Anthony and Arturo unpack four quotes that struck a nerve — about self-abandonment, over-giving, childhood conditioning, and the hope that keeps us holding on long after something stops being good for us. Arturo explores the emotional residue of toxic relationships, what it means to stop shrinking for lo...

What if the love that’s been breaking you… was actually pointing you back to yourself? In this episode, we get painfully honest about toxic relationships — the ones that look like connection on the outside but feel like walking on eggshells inside. Whether it's a partner, a parent, a boss, or a best friend, we unpack how unhealed childhood dynamics keep us chasing familiar pain in adult relat...

In this week’s YASKING , Arturo and Anthony return to the origin of the show’s name to unpack what it really means to claim your worth, crown yourself daily, and stop waiting for permission to take up space. Arturo opens up about doing inner child work and how, in the middle of healing, he found himself attracting familiar pain in partners and workplaces that mirrored early wounds. He talks about...

What if you’ve never been lost—just waiting to be remembered? In this week’s YASKING, Arturo and Anthony dive headfirst into four game-changing quotes from Brene Brown, Rumi, and Maya Angelou that will kick you off the bench and into the starring role of your own life.  We’re trading exhausted people-pleasing for unapologetic embodiment, swapping “just a drop in the ocean” shame for “the entire oc...

We’re taught to avoid the topic of death, like that will protect us from it. But what if turning toward death is actually what wakes us up? In this raw and soul-stirring episode of YASKING , Arturo and Anthony explore mortality as the ultimate teacher—not a threat to fear, but a mirror that reveals what really matters. We ask the uncomfortable questions: If your time here is finite, what would you...

In this episode of YASKING with Anthony and Arturo , we dive deep into four soul-punching quotes from The Untethered Soul —each a doorway into greater freedom, awareness, and self-compassion. Together, we unpack the mental noise that keeps us stuck, the fear-based stories we tell ourselves, and the daily practice of remembering we are not our thoughts, emotions, or even our bodies—we are the aware...

We live in a world that rewards control, performance, and constant doing. But what if your real power lies in letting go? In this heart-opening episode, Anthony and Arturo dive into the deep waters of surrender: what it actually means, why we resist it, and how embracing it can return us to the truth of who we are. From anxiety at work to detours in life and love, we explore how releasing the grip...

You think you’ll finally be free when you have more control over your life, your body, your relationships, your future. But what if the need for control is exactly what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode of YASKING , Arturo and Anthony dive into four brutally honest quotes from The Untethered Soul that shatter the illusions we cling to. Together, they unpack how perfectionism, people-pleasing, a...

This episode is part of our Untethered Soul book club series — and we’re diving into something real: your comfort zone. The space that feels safe… but slowly starts to shrink your spirit. Arturo and Anthony unpack what it really means to outgrow the familiar — in work, relationships, and identity — and how fear can disguise itself as peace. We ask:  ✨ What if discomfort isn’t a red flag, but a gr...

What if everything you're holding onto is the very thing blocking your peace? What if real freedom starts with loosening your grip? In this episode, we explore four powerful quotes from The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer—diving deep into the art of letting go, breaking free from limiting thought patterns, and finding strength in the present moment. This is Part 5 of our 7-part series un...

In Part 4 of our Book Club series on The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer, we explore one of the book’s most transformative and overlooked ideas: the open versus closed heart. In this episode, Arturo and Anthony unpack how life constantly gives us moments to either open or close, and how your response to those moments might be the single biggest factor in your happiness, peace, and personal power...

What if the key to freedom isn’t about fighting harder—but about letting go? In Part 3 of our 7-part series on Michael A. Singer’s The Untethered Soul , Arturo and Anthony explore the profound power of surrender —and why our need for control is often what keeps us stuck. In this episode, we unpack four game-changing insights from the book: You are not the voice in your head—you are the one who hea...

Fear has a way of keeping us stuck—whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, uncertainty, or even success. But what if fear isn’t something to fight? What if the key is learning to let it go? In this episode of our Untethered Soul book club series, Arturo and Anthony break down how fear operates in our minds and bodies, why we hold onto it, and—most importantly—how to start releasing it. Through pe...

Ever feel like your thoughts are running the show? In this first episode of our Untethered Soul book club series, Arturo and Anthony dive deep into the concept of the "inner voice"—that nonstop mental chatter shaping your emotions, decisions, and sense of self. Through Michael Singer’s powerful teachings and personal stories, the kings unpack: Why your thoughts are not your true identity...

We’re hitting reset. When we first recorded Meet the Kings , we were two guys with a mic, a dream, and a whole lot to figure out. Now, 30+ episodes later, we’ve grown—not just as podcasters, but as people. This reintroduction isn’t just about where we started, but who we’ve become and where we’re going. In this episode, we reflect on: ✨ The personal transformations we’ve experienced since launchi...

What if confidence isn’t about being fearless, but about trusting yourself even when you’re scared? In this episode of YASKing with Anthony and Arturo , we break down the myths around confidence and share real, practical tools to help you build it—step by step. We dive into: The truth about confidence (hint: it’s not about being extroverted or perfect) How to silence self-doubt and shift negative...

In this powerful conversation, Anthony and Arturo dive deep into the hidden value of our attention—how each scroll, click, and conversation acts like currency we can either spend or invest. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by social media, anxious after a nightmare, or simply stuck in autopilot, this episode is for you. Through personal stories and practical tips, we explore: Why your attention hol...

Ready to author the next chapter of your life, buttercups? In this transformative episode, Anthony and Arturo reveal how to identify and rewrite the limiting scripts—from scarcity mindsets to shame spirals—that keep you feeling stuck. Through vulnerable personal stories and practical wisdom, we explore: The unconscious “life scripts” that shape your reality Turning negative self-talk into empoweri...

Ready to find solid ground when everything feels shaky, buttercups? In this timely episode, Anthony and Arturo explore how to navigate uncertainty with grace - from political upheaval to personal transitions. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, we dive into: Why uncertainty feels so threatening Converting anxiety into excitement Finding stability in daily practices The power of reframin...

Ready to transform those meltdown moments, buttercups? In this honest and practical episode, Anthony and Arturo tackle the everyday frustrations—like losing your luggage—that can push us to our breaking point. Through personal stories (including Arturo’s recent airline fiasco) and simple techniques, we explore: • Why resisting “what is” only multiplies stress • The power of pausing, breathing, and...

Ready to stop saying 'yes' when your whole body is screaming 'no,' buttercups? In this transformative episode, Anthony and Arturo explore why setting boundaries feels so impossible - especially for those of us who learned early to override our own needs to feel safe. Through personal stories (including Arturo's journey with family boundaries and Anthony's evolution in...

Ready to connect with your younger self, buttercups? In this vulnerable episode, Anthony and Arturo explore the transformative journey of inner child healing and how it uniquely impacts queer folks. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, we dive into: Understanding childhood coping mechanisms How trauma shows up in adult patterns Converting triggers into teachers Self-parenting practices B...

Ready to transform those parts you've been hiding, buttercups? In this raw and real episode, Anthony and Arturo explore how shame uniquely impacts the queer community and how to turn our deepest insecurities into our greatest strengths. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, we dive into: The difference between guilt and shame How shame shows up in queer spaces Converting shame trigge...