Wisdom from the Aerial View

Regular listeners know Mark forbids political discussion. In this episode, the ban is temporarily suspended as Enid and Mark discuss the dramatic results of the 2026 midterm elections. It's not your usual post-mortem. Instead, they focus on why people vote as they do, what motivates them, and what events like this reveal about our society. 

In this episode, Enid and Mark return to the topic of friendship. Their conversation begins with an article they read that says making friends gets harder as we age. Is that true? If so, need it be? 

In this episode, Enid and Mark focus once again on anxiety. Millions suffer from this scourge daily, yet lack the tools to manage and defeat it. Our hosts offer concrete steps to do so. 

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In this episode, Enid and Mark discuss the recent incident at Cornell University involving a sexual assault case. Where should we place the blame? Are fraternities the problem, or is this event another expected outcome of the metamorphosis of our society?

In this episode of Wisdom from the Aerial View, Enid and Mark delve into the profound themes of meaning and purpose. Will our friends and family struggle to write and deliver our eulogies, or will words of respect and praise flow easily? Our hosts explore how our daily words and actions mold our legacy.

In this episode, Mark and Enid discuss the ubiquitous violence in our society. They explore the complex relationship between violence, human nature, and societal choices, and how media, sports, and cultural norms influence our perceptions and behaviors around violence.

In this episode, Enid and Mark discuss what it means to feel stuck--in our work, in our relationships, in our lives. As regular listeners might expect, Mark and Enid won't leave you there. Almost always, there is a way forward. 

In this episode, Enid and Mark reflect on the significance of September 11th through the lens of the Aerial View. 

In this episode, Enid and Mark discuss Dolly Parton's profound impact on society, focusing on her philanthropic legacy, her approach to life, and the importance of finding meaning and purpose. Dolly's selflessness and dedication to helping others illustrate the essence of the Aerial View.

In this episode, Mark and Enid explore the concept of karma, its origins, interpretations, and how it might influence our individual behavior and the functioning of society. How does karma fit into the concept of the Aerial View?