Perennial Meditations

In this episode, I speak to Julian Baggini the author of The Great Guide: What David Hume Can Teach Us on Being Human and Living Well and How the World Thinks: A Global History of Philosophy. Julian is a philosopher, writer, and author of more than 20 books covering a wide range of topics. 

In the conversation, Julian and I discuss:

• What we can learn from David Hume
• How to be open minded
• The limits of human understanding
• The wisdom of experience
• Perception of mind and much more

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• Homepage: julianbaggini.com/
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On this weekend edition of the podcast, we reflect on an excerpt from Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. The episode discusses the timeless principle of letting go of the outcome and how it can lead us towards a meaningful life. 

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In this episode, I speak to Julie Lythcott-Haims the author of Your Turn: How to Be an Adult. Julie is also the author of the New York Times bestseller How to Raise an Adult, a book on overparenting (with a popular TED Talk on the topic), and Real American: A Memoir. Julie believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. Her work encompasses writing, speaking, mentoring, and activism.

In the conversation, Julie and I discuss:

• Vulnerability and confidence
• Planning and flexibility
• How to avoid perfectionism
• Choosing your own path in life 
• Forgiveness and much more 

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• Homepage: julielythcotthaims.com/
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlythcotthaims/

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On this weekend edition of In Search of Wisdom, we look to Marcus Aurelius for wisdom. In this podcast, Joshua reflects on a short passage from Meditations (4.49) and discusses how to think about hardship and the impermanence of distress. 

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In this episode, I speak to Tim Ash the author of Unleash Your Primal Brain: Demystifying how we think and why we act. Tim is an authority on evolutionary psychology and digital marketing. Tim is a highly-rated keynote speaker and presenter at over 200 events across four continents. He has been asked to return as a keynote at dozens of events because of the fantastic audience response. Tim shines on massive stages with over 12,000 attendees, as well as in intimate executive events or workshops. He offers dynamic conference keynotes, workshops, and corporate training services (both in-person and virtually). Tim also selectively works as an online marketing advisor with senior executives. For nineteen years Tim was the co-founder and CEO of SiteTuners – a strategic digital optimization agency. Tim has developed deep expertise in user-centered design, persuasion, understanding consumer behavior, neuromarketing, and landing page testing. In the mid-1990s he became one of the early pioneers in the discipline of website conversion rate optimization.

In this episode, Tim and I discuss: 

• The lie of rationality 
• How we learn and remember
• Why emotions are central to decision making
• The power of language
• The dance between our two brains 
• The importance of sleep on the brain  
•  Navigating uncertainty and much more

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• Homepage: timash.com/
• Twitter: twitter.com/tim_ash
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timash/

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In this episode, I speak to Mark Van Buren the author of Your Life Is Meditation and A Fool’s Guide to Actual Happiness. Mark is a go-to guide for meditation and mindfulness-based training. With well over a decade of experience in the field, Mark instructs meditation workshops, lectures, professional development days, corporate wellness classes, and silent retreats in a practical, yet accessible way. He offers simple tools and practices that can reduce stress, help with anxiety and depression, manage pain, and transform the many difficult aspects of life.

In the episode, Mark and I discuss: 

• Living in the moment 
• Accepting what is
• Finding actual happiness
• Myths about meditation
• Finding peace and much more 

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• Homepage: authormarkvanburen.com/
• Twitter: twitter.com/authormarkvb
• Instagram: instagram.com/authormarkvanburen/

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In this episode, I speak to Estelle Frankel the author of The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty and Sacred Therapy. Estelle is a practicing psychotherapist, author, spiritual director, and popular public speaker. In her private practice in Albany, Ca. she works with individuals and couples providing brief and long-term psychotherapy and spiritual mentoring. Estelle is also a seasoned teacher of Jewish mysticism and meditation who offers workshops on the intersection of psychology and spirituality is a behavior coach, author, and someone deeply inspired by the quest to understand how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live.  

In the episode, Estelle and I discuss: 

• Knowing and Not Knowing
• Fear and Courage
• The Power of Questions 
• How to Embrace Uncertainty
• How to Recognize Outdated Patterns
• Wonder, Wisdom, and much more 

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• Homepage: estellefrankel.com/

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In this episode, I speak to Eric Zimmer the host of The One You Feed Podcast. Eric is a behavior coach, author, and someone deeply inspired by the quest to understand how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live.  

In the episode, Eric and I discuss: 

• The One You Feed Podcast 
• The Spiritual Habits program
• How to create lasting change in our lives
• Why spiritual principles matter 
• How to become more aware of our choices
• The practice of Zen and much more 

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• Homepage: oneyoufeed.net/
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In this episode, I speak to Dr. Drew Moser the author of The Enneagram of Discernment: The Way of Vocation, Wisdom, and Practice.  Drew is an expert enneagram-based coach, teacher, and co-host of Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast.

In the episode, Drew and I discuss: 

• The background of the Enneagram
• How the Enneagram can help us make wise decisions
• Identity, Purpose, and Direction
• The three lies of identity 
• The relationship between wisdom and love
• How personality can shape our view of time and much more

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• Homepage: typetrail.co/about/
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• Instagram: instagram.com/enneagrammers/

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In this episode, I speak to Joseph Badaracco the author of Step Back: Bringing the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life. Joseph is the John Shad Professor of Business Ethics at Harvard Business School. He has taught courses on ethics, strategy, and management in the School's MBA and executive programs. He is also the author of the books Defining Moments and The Good Struggle.    

In the conversation, Joe and I discuss: 

• How to integrate reflection in our busy life 
• What we can learn about the art of reflection from Marcus Aurelius and Montaigne
• How to practice reflection without rumination and much more 

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• Homepage: hbs.edu/faculty/

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