This episode explores the tension between real desire and the performance of desire. Do we love things for what they are, or for the reflection they create in other people’s eyes? From the piano I never bought to the way we share ourselves online, I dig into what it means to want something authentically.

“Zeno in Love” What does an ancient Greek paradox have to do with modern intimacy? In this episode, we unpack Zeno’s Dichotomy Paradox and apply it to the emotional gaps we experience in love. From Dostoyevsky’s painfully self-aware characters to Martin Buber’s rare moments of connection, we ask whether true closeness is possible or if love is just walking an infinite path toward someone you’ll never fully reach.

From Wuthering Heights to modern heartbreak. why do we ache for what destroys us?

Julie walks away from everything, and somehow, we understand her.

In this episode, I reflect on The Worst Person in the World, a film about freedom, regret, and the pain of self-discovery.

Why do the most honest choices hurt the most?