Paradoxically Speaking

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In this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic) and J.W. Bertolotti (from Perennial Meditations) continue the conversation on the topic of How to Be Free — According to the Stoics (Listen to Part I here).

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In this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic) and J.W. Bertolotti (from In Search of Wisdom & Perennial Meditations) spend the first 20-minutes of the conversation discussing the importance of paradoxes, the darkness of human nature, and the beauty of utilizing our strengths. Our primary topic is How to Be Free — According to the Stoics (Expect a Part II in a couple of weeks). [...]

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- Brandon Tumblin (@theStrongStoic) is most well-known for his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas (solo and guest episodes).

- J.W. Bertolotti (@PerennialPods) is probably best known for In Search of Wisdom, a conversational podcast interested in timeless principles and practices for everyday life.

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Disagreements, Progress, Trauma, Addiction & Forgiveness

In this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic) and J.W. Bertolotti (from In Search of Wisdom & Perennial Meditations) explore how to navigate disagreements, childhood trauma, addiction, recovery, and much more. In the conversation, we discuss:

* Philosophical debates vs. personal discussions and how to navigate disagreements in each (stemming from Episode 241 - Let's All Agree of The Strong Stoic Podcast

* Progress (and lack of progress)

* Matt Walsh and Joe Rogan’s disagreement on gay marriage

* Singer-songwriter Sean McCann’s story of childhood trauma, addiction, and recovery

* Motherly love and forgiveness

Support the Show

You can expect two free episodes of the podcast per month. For the full paradoxical experience, we encourage you to consider becoming a paid subscriber. You’ll get access to upcoming bonus episodes and multi-part series on the writing and philosophy of figures like Fyodor Dostoevsky, Seneca, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Michel de Montaigne, Leo Tolstoy, and many others.

***If you’d like to become a paid member but cannot afford it. Feel free to contact us; we’ll happily provide a complimentary membership (no questions asked).

Stay Connected

* Brandon Tumblin is most well-known for his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas (solo and guest episodes).

* Follow The Strong Stoic Podcast: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

* J.W. Bertolotti is probably best known for In Search of Wisdom, a conversational podcast interested in timeless principles and practices for everyday life.

* Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

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In this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic) and J.W. Bertolotti (from In Search of Wisdom & Perennial Meditations) explore aspects of Christianity, Epicureanism, and Stoicism in modern life. In the conversation, we discuss: Should we think about integrating Christian wisdom into daily life?; Are the Epicureans wrong about pleasure being the only good?; What do the Stoics mean by virtue being the only good?

Stay Connected

Brandon Tumblin is most well-known for his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas (solo and guest episodes).

J.W. Bertolotti is probably best known for In Search of Wisdom, a conversational podcast interested in timeless principles and practices for everyday life.

Paradoxically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Wisdom Through Suffering

In this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic) and J.W. Bertolotti (from In Search of Wisdom & Perennial Meditations) explore the idea that we can gain wisdom, strength, and virtue through the not-so-pleasant experiences that life throws at us. They also discuss subjective versus objective truth, humility, and much more.

Specifically, the following are contemplated:

* The difficulty of inaction

* Suffering, and how we can learn from it

* The importance of humility, and how to achieve it

* Subjective truth, objective truth, and aligning the two

Support the Show 

You can expect two free episodes of the podcast per month. For the full paradoxical experience, we encourage you to consider becoming a paid subscriber. You’ll get access to several bonus episodes and multi-part series on the writing and philosophy of figures like Fyodor Dostoevsky, Seneca, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Michel de Montaigne, Leo Tolstoy, and many others. 

***If you’d like to become a paid member but cannot afford it. Feel free to contact us; we’ll happily provide a complimentary membership (no questions asked).

Stay Connected

* Brandon Tumblin is most well-known for his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas (solo and guest episodes). 

* Follow The Strong Stoic Podcast: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

* J.W. Bertolotti is probably best known for In Search of Wisdom, a conversational podcast interested in timeless principles and practices for everyday life.

* Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

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The Paradox of Goals

In this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic) and J.W. Bertolotti (from In Search of Wisdom & Perennial Meditations) explore the paradox of goals and perennial habits. What do you think about goals? Are you a New Year’s resolution maker? In the conversation, we discuss when and how to think about making goals.

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Stay Connected:

Brandon Tumblin is most well-known for his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas (solo and guest episodes).

Follow The Strong Stoic Podcast: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

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J.W. Bertolotti is probably best known for In Search of Wisdom, a conversational podcast interested in timeless principles and practices for everyday life.

Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

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The Practice of Gratitude

In this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic) and J.W. Bertolotti (from In Search of Wisdom & Perennial Meditations) discuss the practice of gratitude. Gratitude seems to be a practice that isn’t instinctual. Rather, we seem to gravitate more towards desiring more as opposed to being grateful for what we already have. In the conversation, we attempt to answer the following questions:

* Is gratitude an essential practice for a happy life?

* Can we be grateful for simply existing, regardless of age and/or suffering?

* How can we incorporate gratitude into our daily life?

Support the Show

You can expect two free episodes of the podcast per month. For the full paradoxical experience, we encourage you to consider becoming a paid subscriber. You’ll get access to several bonus episodes and multi-part series on the writing and philosophy of figures like Fyodor Dostoevsky, Seneca, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Michel de Montaigne, Leo Tolstoy, and many others.

***If you’d like to become a paid member but cannot afford it, feel free to contact us; we’ll happily provide a complimentary membership (no questions asked).

Stay Connected

* Brandon Tumblin is most well-known for his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas (solo and guest episodes).

* Follow The Strong Stoic Podcast: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

* J.W. Bertolotti is best known for In Search of Wisdom, a conversational podcast interested in timeless principles and practices for everyday life.

* Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

📩 Want more Paradoxically Speaking? Sign up for Paradoxically Speaking for Essays & Podcasts on the Art of Living: https://paradoxicallyspeaking.substack.com/subscribe.

What is Paradoxically Speaking?

In this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic Podcast) and J.W. Bertolotti (from In Search of Wisdom) connect for a quick and casual conversation on the meaning of paradoxically speaking. They attempt to answer the questions: What is paradoxically speaking? What types of topics do we plan to explore? Why it’s essential to understand and recognize paradoxes, and much more.

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Stay Connected:

Brandon Tumblin is most well-known for his podcast, The Strong Stoic Podcast, where he discusses philosophical ideas (solo and guest episodes).

Follow The Strong Stoic Podcast: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

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J.W. Bertolotti is probably best known for In Search of Wisdom, a conversational podcast interested in timeless principles and practices for everyday life.

Follow the Perennial Leader Project: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube