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The Art of Paying Attention

The Art of Paying Attention

In a world filled with noise and distractions, The Art of Paying Attention is your guide to focusing on what truly matters. Hosted by writer, coach, and spiritual teacher Ryan J. Pelton, this podcast explores how applying time-tested wisdom can transform your life and work.

Each episode dives into the power of attention—how to harness it for creativity, leadership, and meaning and purpose in life. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, parent, or seeker of truth, this podcast will help you invest your attention wisely, create with intention, and shape a life that counts. Because your attention matters.

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Recent Episodes

Sept. 12, 2025

Rock Your Retirement with Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons

In this episode of 'The Art of Paying Attention', host Ryan J. Pelton engages in a conversation with Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons, an expert in thriving during retirement. They discuss the importance of leveraging skills and exp...
Sept. 5, 2025

Outsmart Your Addictions with Dr. Jason Giles

In this conversation, Dr. Jason Giles discusses the importance of attention in personal growth, particularly in the context of addiction recovery. He shares his personal journey from anesthesiology to addiction medicine, emph...
Sept. 3, 2025

Refugee to Rockstar with Christian Ray Flores

In this conversation, Christian Ray Flores shares his remarkable journey from being a refugee to becoming a pop star in Russia, and eventually transitioning to life in America. He discusses the impact of his tumultuous early ...
Aug. 28, 2025

Refugee to Rockstar with Christian Ray Flores

Episode #032: The Art of Paying Attention
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Julia Quijano - Congruent Leadership

Julia Quijano is a psychology trained leadership expert and the founder of Congruent Leadership. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Julia started her career as an early employee at Salesforce running executive operations for ...

About the Host

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Dr. Ryan J. Pelton

Author / Coach / Teacher

3x nonprofit founder > 3x business founder > 22x books published > a million failures and lessons learned > 300x coaching / spiritual direction clients > spiritual teacher > ordained pastor