For episode 208 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we have the sixth episode in a special series celebrating Sharon’s new book, “Real Life.”Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/mettaThis interview features a conversation between Sharon and Pete Holmes, pulled from the Living An Authentic Life Summit. Pete is a comedian, writer, actor, cartoonist, podcast host, author, and spiritual seeker. His book, Comedy Sex God, explores his relationship with faith and comedy. His popular podcast, You Made It Weird, is a comedic exploration of the meaning of life, with guests ranging from Seth Rogen to Blake Griffin. As a comedian, Pete created and starred in the semi-autobiographical HBO show Crashing, which he executive produced alongside Judd Apatow. He is also an accomplished stand-up comedian with numerous television specials and late-night appearances.Real Life is now available from Flatiron Books in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats. To learn more about the book or get a copy, you can visit Sharon’s website here. In this episode, Pete and Sharon speak about:• Writing one’s biography • Fame is an agreed-upon conceit• Pete’s teacher Ram Dass• Specialness addiction• Pete’s experience facing his ego in his work• Fame is something that happens in other people’s minds• Franciscan teacher Richard Rohr• Growing up as a fundamentalist Christian• Pete’s experience with Hero’s Journey• What is still true amidst immense challenges• Pete’s motto: “What is This?”• Letting go of specialness • What matters when we die• Pete’s first meeting with Ram Dass• How do we love our neighbors when we don’t like them?• Faith and despair• The practice of “Yes, Thank-You.”To learn more about Pete’s work, you can visit Pete's websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.