The Art of Living Unprotected

In the first episode of Unprotected Zen, Ricky and Mau unpack the philosophy behind the brand and what it means to live “unprotected.”What starts as the origin story of a podcast turns into a raw conversation about spirituality, ego, fear, doctrine, consciousness, money, creativity, and the pursuit of inner freedom.They explore the idea of dropping labels, questioning inherited scripts, and meeting life directly through lived experience — not just belief. From Jesus and the kingdom within, to the Emerald Tablet, Buddhism, nervous system regulation, Steve Jobs, and the art of building something meaningful, this episode lays the foundation for the world of Unprotected Zen.At its core, this conversation is about learning how to live with your soul exposed: open-hearted, curious, courageous, detached from outcomes, and awake to the lessons life is constantly reflecting back.This is the beginning of Unprotected Zen — a podcast for seekers, builders, believers, doubters, and anyone learning how to stop hiding behind armor and start living from the soul.