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| 02 Mar 2022 | Brandon Tumblin | Stoicism, Happiness, and Love | 00:45:10 | |
In this episode, my guest is Brandon Tumblin the host of The Strong Stoic Podcast. Brandon is a friend, a deep thinker, and someone with an interesting perspective on life. I highly encourage you to check out his podcast; he explores a wide range of philosophical ideas both solo and with guests. In the conversation, Brandon and I discuss:
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| 15 Sep 2021 | Massimo Pigliucci | Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World | 01:05:22 | |
In this episode, I speak to Massimo Pigliucci the author of many books on Stoicism from How to Be a Stoic, A Handbook for New Stoics, and A Field Guide to a Happy Life to name a few. Massimo is currently a Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the relationship between science and philosophy and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. Massimo also recently came out with a series of lectures through The Great Courses titled Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World. In the conversation, Massimo and I discuss:
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| 31 Jan 2024 | How to Love Like a Saint with Elizabeth Kelly | 00:49:33 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, Joshua interviews Elizabeth Kelly about her book Love Like a Saint. They discuss the concept of saints, their mutual fascination with their lives, and each person's unique call. They also explore the virtues of patience and love and delve into the lives of several saints. The conversation concludes with a discussion on cultivating the skill of learning to love and defining wisdom. Learn more about Elizabeth Kelly. Key Takeaways:
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| 09 Aug 2023 | Tom Morris | What Philosophy Can Teach Us About Being a Good Citizen | 01:04:47 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Tom Morris, the author of The Everyday Patriot. Tom is one of the world's top public philosophers and pioneering business thinkers. He's the author of over 30 groundbreaking books and is a legendary speaker. He serves as Chairman of the Morris Institute for Human Values and is the author of True Success, If Aristotle Ran General Motors, The Art of Achievement, Plato’s Lemonade Stand, and many others.
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| 24 Jan 2024 | What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us with Mike Mariani | 00:51:05 | |
📩 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, Mike Mariani discusses his new book What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us. In the conversation, Mike discusses the concept of afterlives and the transformative experiences that shape our identities. He shares the stories of six individuals who have faced catastrophic events and examines how their lives were altered. His work delves into human nature, the power of narratives, and the importance of acceptance and adaptation. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d81h4NWYAks Key Takeaways:
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| 21 Jun 2023 | Living the Questions | Simon Drew | 01:05:09 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Simon Drew from the Walled Garden Philosophical Society and the Soul Searching with Seneca podcast. Simon is a poet, musician, philosopher, and deeply curious about the art of living. Today’s episode is part 1 of a six-part series we’re calling Living the Questions. The title is inspired by a popular quote from the poet Rainer Maria Rilke who wrote in what is known today as Letters to a Young Poet, "Live the questions for now. Perhaps then, without even noticing it, you will gradually come, on some far-off day, to live your way into the answer." Throughout the series, Simon and I will explore:
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| 08 Jan 2024 | The Art of Knowing What Matters | Dying Every Day | 00:04:35 | |
📩 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe 💀 Welcome to a new series on In Search of Wisdom called Dying Every Day. This series is focused on delivering Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected:
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| 10 Mar 2021 | Dr. Kevin Vost | How to Think Like Aquinas | 00:55:55 | |
Dr. Kevin Vost on How to Think Like Aquinas In this episode, I speak to Dr. Kevin Vost author of How to Think Like Aquinas: The Sure Way to Perfect Your Mental Powers. Dr. Vost is a Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Speaker with more than 20 books in publication. The episode explores:
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| 19 Jul 2023 | Living the Questions | ”How to Live?” with Simon Drew | 01:00:34 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Simon Drew from the Walled Garden Philosophical Society. As many of you know, Simon is a friend, poet, musician, philosopher, and someone deeply interested in life’s questions. Today’s episode is part II of a series (Listen to Part I) we are calling Living the Questions. The title is inspired by a popular quote from the poet Rainer Maria Rilke who wrote in Letters to a Young Poet, “Live the questions for now. Perhaps then, without even noticing it, you will gradually come, on some far-off day, to live your way into the answer.”
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| 29 Mar 2023 | Woo-kyoung Ahn | Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better | 00:52:24 | |
Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, my guest is Prof. Woo-kyoung Ahn, the author of Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better. Dr. Ahn is the John Hay Whitney Professor of Psychology at Yale University. Her main area of research interest is higher-level reasoning processes. In particular, the study of how people learn and represent concepts and causal relations and how causal explanations shape our thinking processes. In the conversation, Dr. Ahn and I discuss,
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| 28 Feb 2024 | Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life with Ross D. Inman | 01:02:02 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Ross D. Inman, the author of Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life. In the conversation, Ross discusses the connection between Christianity and philosophy, the importance of asking big questions, and the role of wonder in daily life. We discuss how philosophy can be a way of life, why contemplation leads to a deeper understanding of truth and much more. Learn more about Ross’s work here. Key Takeaways
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| 29 Apr 2021 | Dilip Jeste, MD | Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good | 00:56:19 | |
In this episode, I speak to Dr. Dilip Jeste the author of Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good. Dr. Jeste is a neuropsychiatrist who has spent more than 20 years studying aspects of wisdom and healthy aging. He is a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience and the director of the Center for Healthy Aging at UC San Diego. The conversation explores:
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| 01 Sep 2021 | Kai Whiting | Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In | 01:00:30 | |
In this episode, I speak to Kai Whiting the co-author of Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. Kai is a researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism based at the Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. His main research interests are how to better account for resource use and the practical application of Stoic philosophy to the challenges of the 21st century. In the conversation, Kai and I discuss:
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| 29 Apr 2022 | Dr. Ron Siegel | The Wisdom of Being Ordinary | 01:04:29 | |
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ron Siegel, the author of the new book The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary. Dr. Siegel is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, where he has taught for over three decades. He is a longtime student of mindfulness meditation and is a faculty and board member at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. In the conversation, Ron and I discuss:
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| 13 Sep 2023 | Alva Noë | How Art and Philosophy Make Us What We Are | 01:03:35 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Alva Noë, the author of The Entanglement: How Art and Philosophy Make Us What We Are. Alva is a professor of philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley, where he is a member of the Center for New Media, the Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, and the Program in Critical Theory. His other books include Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature and Learning to Look: Dispatches from the Art World.
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| 10 May 2023 | Best of Stoic Wisdom | Massimo Pigliucci, Donald Robertson, and William B. Irvine | 00:43:52 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, I’m sharing a few of my favorite clips on Stoic wisdom from my conversations with Massimo Pigliucci (author of The Quest for Character), Donald Robertson (author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor), and William B. Irvine (author of The Stoic Challenge).
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| 11 Sep 2024 | Happiness & the Meaning of Life | 00:07:29 | |
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When you look up the word happiness, it's usually defined as “the state of being happy” or “a state of well-being and contentment.” But what does it actually mean to ‘be’ happy in everyday life? Strangely, it's a more challenging question than one might think.
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| 26 Mar 2025 | The Way of Zen with Henry Shukman | 00:42:57 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Henry Shukman. Henry is a poet, author, meditation teacher, and co-founder of the single-path meditation app The Way. His most recent books are Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening and the Zen memoir One Blade of Grass. He has taught at Google, the New York Times, Harvard Business School and Medical School, and the Institute of American Indian Arts. He has written several award-winning and bestselling books of fiction and poetry. His poems have appeared in The New Yorker, Guardian, Times, and Sunday Times.
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| 27 Feb 2022 | Dilip Jeste | What is Wisdom? | 00:07:59 | |
In this episode, I share a short clip from my conversation with Dr. Dilip Jeste the author of Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good. Dr. Jeste is a neuropsychiatrist who has spent more than 20 years studying aspects of wisdom and healthy aging. In the conversation, Dr. Jeste discusses the difference between intelligence and wisdom, and answers the question - What is wisdom? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to listen to more clips from In Search of Wisdom. Follow In Search of Wisdom:
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| 30 Jan 2024 | Departing from Life | Dying Every Day | 00:05:10 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe 💀 Welcome to another episode of the Dying Every Day series on In Search of Wisdom. This series is focused on delivering Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday. After producing the show for about three years now completely ad-free. I’ve decided to start a Patreon page for the show. This will hopefully help keep the podcast ad-free for years to come! 🔆 Become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom
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| 26 Jan 2025 | "How to Live to Oneself" | Bonus Contemplation with Montaigne | 00:06:27 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, I share a short guided contemplation inspired by the Essays of Michel de Montaigne. It's part of a new series on the podcast and the Perennial Meditations YouTube Channel. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN9pA_P38JE
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| 20 Mar 2024 | The Life (and Wisdom) of Socrates | Perennial Lives | 00:16:09 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Perennial Lives is a new series on In Search of Wisdom exploring The Art of Living: From Socrates to Aquinas. Each episode examines the life and wisdom of one perennial figure in an attempt to keep learning how to live. 🔆 Read the transcript: https://perennial.substack.com/
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| 01 Feb 2023 | Sharon Lebell & Simon Drew | Faith, Hope, and Love | 01:00:18 | |
Are the cardinal virtues of courage, temperance, wisdom, and justice enough to live our highest good? Is there a need for the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love? These are just two of the questions we explore in this wide-ranging conversation of In Search of Wisdom. In this episode, I welcome to the show two friends from The Walled Garden, Sharon Lebell (author of The Art of Living) and Simon Drew (author of The Poet & the Sage). As you’ll hear in the episode, Sharon and Simon have thought deeply about what it means to live a virtuous life, and I’m grateful they took the time to come on the show. In the conversation, we explore the questions,
Although we covered much ground in the conversation, we only scratched the surface. Our goal is to connect again in the near future to explore the virtue of love — more to follow. Learn more about our guests:
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| 06 Mar 2024 | ”What is the Nature of God?” with Simon Drew | Living the Questions | 01:16:09 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Simon Drew from the Walled Garden Philosophical Society. As many of you know, Simon is a friend, poet, musician, philosopher, and someone deeply interested in life’s questions. Today’s episode is Part V of an ongoing series called Living the Questions (Catch up on previous volumes: I, II, III, & IV). The title is inspired by a famous quote from Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke, "Live the questions for now. Perhaps then, without even noticing it, you will gradually come, on some far-off day, to live your way into the answer." Summary
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| 18 Jan 2023 | Emily Austin | An Epicurean Guide to Life | 00:58:14 | |
On today’s episode, my guest is Prof. Emily Austin, the author of the new book Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life. Living for Pleasure is part of the Guides to the Good Life series by Oxford University Press. As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of the series. It is dedicated to the idea that philosophy can, as it was for hundreds of years in the ancient world – be a way of life. Prof. Austin’s book is another wonderful addition to the series. In the conversation, Emily and I discuss:
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| 12 Feb 2025 | How to Live - The Life and Philosophy of Socrates | Perennial Lives | 00:09:19 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we search for lessons from the life and philosophy of Socrates. Expect to learn the key to simple living, the role of testing your assumptions, and much more. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNDsjS8smf0&t=337s ---
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| 14 Aug 2024 | The Art of Connection | Wisdom is the Way | 00:15:10 | |
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If philosophical and spiritual traditions point to interconnectedness as an eternal truth, why do we ever feel disconnected? In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, we explore the art of connection, a topic from our Wisdom is the Way course. Today’s solo episode discusses how and why connection plays an integral role in shaping our philosophy of life.
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| 11 Jan 2024 | Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko | The Good Life Method | 01:01:41 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe On today’s episode, the final episode of a three-part “Best of Series” here on the podcast, I’m sharing my conversation with Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko, the authors of The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning.
Paul Blaschko is an assistant teaching professor in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He heads up curriculum design for the God and the Good Life Program and has recently been working to develop similar curricula at universities across the nation.
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| 17 Aug 2022 | Dr. Kevin Vost | The Foundation of Virtue | 00:53:48 | |
📩 Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive philosophical and spiritual lessons for daily life right to your inbox. Welcome to In Search of Wisdom by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, my guest is Dr. Kevin Vost, the author of more than twenty books. Today we discuss his new book Humble Strength. Kevin is a clinical psychologist, professor, and speaker. His work covers a wide array of topics from ancient philosophy, theology, and even strength training. Learn more about Kevin’s work at drvost.com. In the conversation, Kevin and I discuss:
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| 28 Jul 2021 | Tim Ash | Unleash Your Primal Brain | 00:41:00 | |
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:
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| 29 Jun 2022 | Dr. Bruce Tallman | The Paradox of Love and Wisdom | 00:57:21 | |
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Bruce Tallman the author of the new book God’s Ecstatic Love. Bruce is a Spiritual Director and Marriage Counselor. He is the author of four books and has written hundreds of articles on spirituality published in the London Free Press and other newspapers and is an adjunct faculty for the Haden Institute for Spiritual Directors Training. In the conversation, Dr. Tallman and I discuss:
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| 19 Feb 2024 | Made to Work Together | Dying Every Day | 00:04:37 | |
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| 08 Aug 2021 | Don’t Aim at Success | 00:03:40 | |
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. Follow In Search of Wisdom:
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| 31 Mar 2021 | Sebene Selassie | You Belong: A Call for Connection | 00:45:07 | |
In this episode, I speak to Sebene Selassie the author of You Belong: A Call for Connection. For over 20 years Sebene has worked with children, youth, and families nationally and internationally for small and large not for profits. Sebene is a long-time meditation teacher, retreat leader, and frequent guest on the 10-Percent Happier App. I truly enjoyed the conversation, and I am grateful to Sebene for sharing her wisdom! The episode explores:
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| 01 Jun 2022 | Shane Trotter | The Wisdom of Standards | 01:06:22 | |
In this episode, my guest is Shane Trotter the author of the new book Setting the Bar: Preparing our Kids to Thrive in an Era of Distraction, Dependency, and Entitlement. Shane is a writer, educator, and a Strength and Conditioning Coordinator with a passion for youth development. He has a free weekly newsletter called Stuff They Never Told You that I encourage you to check out at inspiredhumandevelopment.com. In the conversation, Shane and I discuss:
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| 05 May 2021 | Chip Conley | Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder | 00:40:54 | |
In this episode, I speak to Chip Conley the author of Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder. Chip is a rebel hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Chip disrupted his favorite industry... twice. At age 26 he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality (JdV), transforming an inner-city motel into the second largest boutique hotel brand in America. He sold JdV after running it as CEO for 24 years, and soon the young founders of Airbnb asked him to help transform their promising start-up into the world’s leading hospitality brand. Chip served as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for four years and today acts as the company’s Strategic Advisor for Hospitality and Leadership. In this episode, we discuss: - The Modern Elder Academy - The Beginner’s Mind - How to navigate midlife transitions - How listening connects with wisdom and much more Connect with Chip Conley: Homepage: chipconley.com/ Modern Elder Academy: modernelderacademy.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/ChipConley Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf/ Follow In Search of Wisdom: Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdom Instagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcast Sign-up for our free email meditations (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Vitaliy Katsenelson | The Art of a Meaningful Life | 00:53:38 | |
In this episode, my guest is Vitaliy Katsenelson the author of Soul in the Game: The Art of a Meaningful Life. Vitaliy’s book draws from the lives of classical composers, ancient Stoics, and contemporary thinkers. I found his book to be a beautiful collection of life lessons and wisdom for modern life. Vitaliy Katsenelson was born in Murmansk, USSR, and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1991. After joining Denver-based value investment firm IMA in 1997, Vitaliy became Chief Investment Officer in 2007 and CEO in 2012. Vitaliy has written two books on investing and is an award-winning writer. Known for his uncommon common sense, Forbes Magazine called him “The New Benjamin Graham.” You can learn more about Vitaliy and the book at SoulintheGame.net. In the conversation, Vitaliy and I discuss:
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| 15 Jun 2022 | Ryan Hawk | The Pursuit of Excellence | 00:40:50 | |
In this episode, my guest is Ryan Hawk (@RyanHawk12), the author of the new book The Pursuit of Excellence. Ryan is the founder and host of The Learning Leader Show (a podcast with nearly 500 episodes). He’s an avid speaker on leadership and personal and professional development. In the conversation, Ryan and I discuss:
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| 19 Jun 2024 | The Art of Deep Reading with Rachel B. Griffis & Julie Ooms | 00:44:58 | |
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In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I welcome Rachel B. Griffis and Julie Ooms to discuss their new book, Deep Reading: Practices to Subvert the Vices of Our Distracted, Hostile, and Consumeristic Age. The conversation explores their formative experiences with reading and the concept of deep reading. We delve into how reading can combat modern distractions and how literature can lead to a greater understanding of ourselves and others.
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| 21 Aug 2024 | The Art of Not Knowing | Wisdom is the Way | 00:16:48 | |
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What can we know for sure? A curious paradox of wisdom is the need to let go of the traditional idea of knowing (or learning). In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, we explore the art of not knowing; another meditation from our Wisdom is the Way course. Today’s episode discusses how and why we must practice not knowing, working with our assumptions, and much more.
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| 01 May 2024 | The Decent Life with Todd May | 00:46:45 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Todd May, author of A Decent Life: Morality for the Rest of Us. Todd is a philosopher and author of eighteen books, including A Significant Life, A Fragile Life, and a forthcoming book titled Should We Go Instinct?. Todd worked as a philosophical advisor on the hit show The Good Place and has written extensively on meaning, friendship, fragility, and other topics.
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| 08 Jun 2022 | Dr. Lisa Miller | The Awakened Brain | 01:00:15 | |
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Lisa Miller, the author of the new book The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and our Quest for an Inspired Life. Dr. Miller is a New York Times bestselling author and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, which is the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology. In the conversation, Dr. Miller and I discuss:
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| 23 Feb 2024 | The Character Lab with Shane Trotter | 00:52:07 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Character Lab is a new series on In Search of Wisdom designed to explore various aspects of character development. The series is a joint venture with my friend and previous podcast guest, Shane Trotter (author of Setting the Bar). In this episode, Shane and I introduce the new series and discuss the importance of character formation in today’s society. We explore the impact of technology on character development, the role of community in shaping character, the need for shared virtues, and much more. Key Takeaways
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| 03 Nov 2021 | Benjamin Lipscomb | How Four Philosophers Revolutionized Ethics | 00:55:01 | |
In this episode, I speak to Benjamin Lipscomb the author of the new book The Women are Up to Something: How Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch Revolutionized Ethics. Benjamin is a professor of philosophy, specializes in contemporary ethical theory, the history of philosophy (particularly the history of ethics), legal interpretation, town planning, and Christian worship. His overarching concern, across all these areas, is with issues of character formation. In the conversation, Benjamin and I discuss:
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| 21 Apr 2022 | Andrew Lynn | Classic Wisdom for Modern Life | 01:00:06 | |
In this episode, my guest is Andrew Lynn, the author of Classic Spirituality for the Modern Man. Andrew is a lawyer, writer, and author of the ‘Classics for the Modern Man series. His mission as a writer is to draw upon classic texts and traditional wisdom to help us answer some of the most profound questions we face. The Classics for the Modern Man series include Classic Philosophy, Classic Political Philosophy, and Classic Ethics. In the conversation, Andrew and I discuss:
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| 25 Nov 2021 | Gratitude to Grateful | 00:10:19 | |
In this episode, I am sharing a portion of the conversation we had with Kristi Nelson the author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. Kristi has spent most of her adult life in non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. In this portion of the conversation, Kristi provides an important distinction between gratitude and being grateful. Go to episode #10 of In Search of Wisdom to hear the full conversation. Follow In Search of Wisdom:
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| 16 Jan 2024 | On the Worth of a Day | Dying Every Day | 00:03:46 | |
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| 12 Jan 2025 | "One Must Imagine Sisyphus Happy" | Bonus Contemplation with Albert Camus | 00:06:36 | |
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| 02 Jan 2025 | A Look Back at 2024 | Anxiety, Big Questions, and Losing Ourselves | 00:49:20 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to the podcast, and happy new year to you all! Today, we’re pausing to revisit a few episodes from last year. This is not necessarily a “best of” collection; it’s just a few clips that I found particularly insightful or helpful. In the first clip, you’ll hear a portion of my conversation with Samir Chopra (author of Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide) on the meaning of anxiety. Next, you’ll get a clip from my conversation with Prof. Ross D. Inman (author of Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life) on the wisdom of wrestling with “big” questions. Finally, I conclude the episode with a portion of my conversation with Prof. Jay Garfield (author of Losing Ourselves), discussing what it means to live as a selfless “person” in the world.
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| 16 Aug 2023 | Mark Matousek | Lessons from an American Stoic | 00:56:18 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Mark Matousek, the author of Lessons from an American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life. Mark is a bestselling author, teacher, and speaker whose work focuses on personal awakening and creative excellence through transformational writing. He is the founder of The Seekers Forum, a global community dedicated to the pursuit of a more awakened and meaningful life through the practice of self-inquiry.
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| 28 Jun 2024 | The Art of Focus | Dying Every Day | 00:05:08 | |
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| 27 Jul 2022 | Dr. Mark Vernon | Psychotherapy and the Spiritual Path | 00:59:35 | |
In this episode, my guest is Mark Vernon, the author of the new book Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey. Mark is a psychotherapist and writer interested in spirituality and inner life. He has a Ph.D. in ancient philosophy, as well as degrees in physics and theology. You can learn more about Mark’s work at markvernon.com. In the conversation, Mark and I discuss:
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| 15 May 2024 | Rediscovering Wise Elders with Dr. Dilip Jeste | 00:55:28 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Dr. Dilip Jeste, author of Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good. In this conversation, Dr. Jeste emphasizes the importance of social connections and compassion in developing wisdom and improving overall well-being. He also highlights the negative impact of loneliness on mental and physical health and suggests that wisdom can serve as an antidote to loneliness. The conversation concludes with insights on the importance of humility, self-reflection, and finding meaning and purpose in life.
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| 22 Feb 2023 | David Richo | Five Ways to Say Yes to Life | 00:51:53 | |
In this episode, my guest is Dr. David Richo, the author of several books, from The Five Things We Cannot Change to his newest book, Ready: How to Know When to Stay and When to Go. Dr. Richo is a psychotherapist, teacher, workshop leader, and writer who combines Jungian, poetic, and mythic perspectives in his work with the intention of integrating the psychological and the spiritual. Learn more about Dr. Richo at davericho.com. In the conversation, Dr. Richo and I discuss,
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| 08 Nov 2023 | George Weigel | Letters to a Young Catholic | 00:50:34 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is George Weigel, the author of Letters to a Young Catholic. George Weigel is a Distinguished Senior Fellow of Washington’s Ethics and Public Policy Center. He is a Catholic theologian and author of more than 30 books. His other works include Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II, Lessons in Hope, To Sanctify the World, and many others.
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| 21 Aug 2021 | Jonathan Gustin | Discovering Your Soul-Level Purpose | 00:59:52 | |
In this episode, I speak to Jonathan Gustin. Jonathan is a psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and founder of the Purpose Guide Institute. He has taught at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Kaiser Permanente, Green Gulch Zen Center, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Open Circle, Bay Area Integral, and The Nondual Wisdom & Mental Health Conference. In the conversation, Jonathan and I discuss:
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| 26 Jul 2023 | Leslie Stein | Becoming Whole: Jung’s Equation for Realizing God | 01:01:51 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Leslie Stein, the author of Becoming Whole: Jung’s Equation for Realizing God. Prof. Stein trained as a Jungian Analyst at the C.G. Jung Institute in New York and is in private practice in Sydney, Australia. His books include: Working with Mystical Experiences in Psychoanalysis, The Self in Jungian Psychology, Eastern Practices and Individuation, and many others.
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| 02 Aug 2023 | Letters to a Young Seeker | Don’t Forget to Live! | 00:07:06 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, I share a selected reading (and reflection) from our series Letters to a Young Seeker, which we started a few weeks ago. Specifically, I discuss the wisdom of letters and the reasons for starting the series. I also share an audio version of the first letter in the series, titled Don’t Forget to Live!
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| 25 Apr 2022 | Dr. Kelly Flanagan | Love is the Practice | 00:42:56 | |
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Kelly Flanagan (a returning guest on the show) and the author of True Companions, Loveable, and a forthcoming novel titled The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell. Kelly is a clinical psychologist by day, a writer by night, a consultant and speaker in my free time, and an ordinary human, husband, father, and friend in the midst of it all. You can learn more about Kelly’s work in the world at drkellyflanagan.com. In the conversation, Kelly and I discuss:
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| 23 Jan 2022 | David Fideler | Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living | 00:57:03 | |
In this episode, my guest is David Fideler the author of Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living. David’s studied ancient religions and philosophies, the history of science, and holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and intellectual history. In the conversation, David and I discuss:
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| 10 Jul 2024 | The Wisdom of Fasting with John Oakes | 00:43:11 | |
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In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is John Oakes, author of The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without. In the conversation, we explore John's spontaneous initiation into fasting and his insights from the practice. We delve into the historical prevalence across various cultures and religions, its philosophical and spiritual dimensions, its effects on the mind and body, and much more.
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| 24 May 2022 | Nate Anderson | How Nietzsche Can Change Your Life | 00:42:05 | |
In this episode, my guest is Nate Anderson the author of the new book In Emergency, Break Glass: What Nietzsche Can Teach Us About Joyful Living in a Tech-Saturated World. Nate is the deputy editor at Ars Technica and writes about technology law and policy. In the conversation, Nate and I discuss:
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| 27 Nov 2024 | The Contemplative Life with Patrick Boland | 00:50:07 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Patrick Boland, author of The Contemplative Leader. Patrick is an Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, and Psychotherapist. Our conversation focuses on the meaning of contemplation and how we might lead a more contemplative life.
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| 20 Oct 2021 | Lyanda Lynn Haupt | Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit | 00:59:32 | |
In this episode, I speak to Lyanda Lynn Haupt the author of the new book Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. Lyanda is an award-winning author, naturalist, ecophilosopher, and speaker whose writing is at the forefront of the movement to connect people with nature in their everyday lives. In the conversation, Lyanda and I discuss:
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| 22 Nov 2023 | How to Take Nothing for Granted | From ”Paradoxically Speaking” | 01:19:09 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation on the practice of gratitude with my good friend Brandon Tumblin; which comes from the Paradoxically Speaking podcast. Throughout the conversation, Brandon and I discuss the difference between gratitude and being grateful and, ultimately, how to avoid taking things for granted. Now as many of you know, the wisdom (or practice) of being grateful appears across wisdom traditions. Although philosophical and spiritual traditions often speak of gratitude in slightly different ways than we do in modern culture. Take this quote from the Benedictine monk Brother David Steindl-Rast, "You think this is just another day in your life. It’s not just another day; it’s the one day. It’s the one day that is given to you today. It’s a gift. It’s the only gift you have right now — and the only appropriate response is gratefulness." ***If you’d like to hear more casual conversations like this one and gain access to our daily meditations on the art of living. I encourage you to consider becoming a member of Perennial Meditations on Substack. As many longtime listeners already know, we don’t run ads on any of our podcasts; they are made possible by the generous support of our members. Read this short meditation, How to Take Nothing for Granted to learn more. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected:
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| 11 May 2022 | Simon Drew | The Wisdom of Parables | 01:15:21 | |
In this episode, my guest is Simon Drew the author of The Poet & The Sage and host of The Walled Garden podcast. Simon is a poet, musician, philosopher, and friend. He’s a repeat guest on the show, I always enjoy connecting with Simon and this conversation was no exception. Today’s episode focuses on the wisdom of parables. A parable is generally defined as a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. In the conversation, Simon and I discuss:
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| 20 May 2022 | Dr. Kevin Vost | Stoicism and the Spiritual Path | 01:00:31 | |
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Kevin Vost the author of more than twenty books. Today we discuss the Porch and the Cross and his new book Memorize the Stoics. Kevin is a clinical psychologist, professor, and speaker. His work covers a wide array of topics from ancient philosophy, theology, and even strength training. In the conversation, Kevin and I discuss:
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| 04 Jan 2023 | Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Living | Kevin Griffin, Shaila Catherine, and Nic Bommarito | 00:42:59 | |
📩 Want daily wisdom? Sign up for Perennial Meditations to receive ancient lessons for modern life: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In the episode, you’ll hear clips from some of my favorite conversations on Buddhist wisdom. The first portion of the episode comes from my conversation with Kevin Griffin (the author of Living Kindness), followed by my interview with Shaila Catherine (the author of Beyond Distraction). Then finally, the episode closes with a portion of my conversation with Nic Bommarito (the author of Seeing Clearly). The conversations explore a wide range of topics,
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| 09 Jun 2021 | Ashton Gustafson | From Good, True, & Beautiful on the True Self | 00:47:30 | |
In this episode, I speak to Ashton Gustafson from the Good, True, & Beautiful podcast. Ashton recently had five episodes called the “True Self Series” with guests like Mark Nepo, Parker J. Palmer, and Kelly Flanagan to name a few and I asked him to come on to share any lessons learned. I really enjoyed the conversation and hope you do as well! In the episode, Ashton and I discuss:
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| 07 Jun 2023 | Will Johncock | Stoic Philosophy on Community and Connection | 00:59:05 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Prof. Will Johncock, the author of Beyond the Individual: Stoic Philosophy on Community and Connection. Will’s theoretical expertise includes 19th and 20th-century post-structuralist philosophy, ancient Stoic philosophy, social theory, and sociology. In the conversation, Will and I discuss,
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| 08 Sep 2021 | Matthew Barzun | The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go | 00:53:59 | |
In this episode, I speak to Matthew Barzun the author of The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go. Matthew is a former US Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Sweden and served as President Obama’s National Finance Chair. He has always been fascinated with how we can stand out and fit in at the same time. In the conversation, Matthew and I discuss:
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| 24 Mar 2021 | Dr. Nic Bommarito | Seeing Clearly: A Buddhist Guide to Life | 00:49:25 | |
In this episode, I speak to Dr. Nic Bommarito the author of Seeing Clearly: A Buddhist Guide to Life. Dr. Bommarito is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and his research focuses on questions in virtue ethics, moral psychology, and Buddhist philosophy. Seeing Clearly is a great read and a guide to the good life that anyone can follow, laying out the basic philosophical ideas behind Buddhism’s teachings and offering practical techniques and practices. The episode explores:
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| 21 Jun 2021 | Joseph Badaracco | Step Back: Bringing the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life | 00:40:24 | |
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:
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| 12 Jul 2023 | Hasard Lee | The Art of Clear Thinking | 00:42:26 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Hasard Lee, the author of The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot’s Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions. Hasard is a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who began his career flying the F-16. As a flight commander, he led his pilots into combat during one of the most intense periods of the War in Afghanistan. He was then hand-picked to fly the F-35―the most advanced and expensive weapons system in history―which was still in development at the time.
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| 20 Jul 2022 | Shane Sorensen | Renaissance Wisdom - How to Flourish in the Modern Day | 00:53:07 | |
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| 22 Sep 2021 | Oliver Burkeman | Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals | 00:52:28 | |
In this episode, I speak to Oliver Burkeman the author of the new book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Oliver is a great writer, and this book is no exception. In the conversation, Oliver and I discuss:
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| 05 Feb 2024 | Philosophy and Simple Living | Dying Every Day | 00:03:46 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe 💀 Welcome to another episode of the Dying Every Day series on In Search of Wisdom. This series delivers Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday. 🔆 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom
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| 29 Nov 2023 | David Fideler | A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living | 00:57:22 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is David Fideler, the author of Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living. Today’s episode is a rebroadcast since we’re exploring David’s book this month for Reading & the Good Life (for anyone not familiar, you can learn more and sign up for Reading & the Good Life at Perennial Meditations on Substack). David studied ancient religions and philosophies, the history of science, and holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and intellectual history. You can learn more about his work at davidfideler.com.
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| 26 Jan 2022 | Leidy Klotz | Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less | 00:45:11 | |
In this episode, my guest is Leidy Klotz the author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy has a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering and studies how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be.
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| 18 Mar 2021 | Dr. Donna Hicks | Leading with Dignity | 00:49:34 | |
In this episode, I speak to Dr. Donna Hicks the author of Leading with Dignity. Dr. Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. She is a leading expert in Dignity and Conflict Resolution and has worked extensively in areas of conflict around the world. The episode explores:
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| 07 Apr 2021 | Kristi Nelson | Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted | 00:44:25 | |
In this episode, I speak to Kristi Nelson the author of Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. Kristi has spent most of her adult life in non-profit leadership, fundraising, and organizational development. In a wide variety of roles, she has helped to lead, fund, and strengthen organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Kristi received her BA from UMass/Amherst, a graduate certificate in Business and Sociology from Boston College, and her Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration in Leadership Studies, from Harvard University. Kristi is a stage IV cancer survivor who feels blessed to work with her beloved colleagues in sharing the gifts of gratefulness with people around the world. The episode discusses:
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| 13 Dec 2023 | Justin Brierley | The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God | 00:47:44 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe On this episode, my guest is Justin Brierley, the author of the new book The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God. Justin is a UK broadcaster, writer, and speaker who was the longtime host of the Unbelievable? Show for Premier Christian Radio. For nearly two decades, Justin has welcomed atheists, agnostics, and Christians to engage in meaningful conversations around science, faith, and culture. He’s heard every argument against the faith yet remains optimistic about a resurgence of belief.
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| 13 Jul 2022 | Brandon Tumblin | Creating Harmony in the Chaos of Life | 00:52:35 | |
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| 26 Apr 2023 | Dilip Jeste, MD | Becoming Wiser Faster - The Scientific Roots of Wisdom | 00:56:17 | |
📩 Want daily meditations on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Dr. Dilip Jeste, the author of Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good. Today’s episode is a rebroadcast of one of my favorite (and first) conversations on the podcast. Dr. Jeste is a neuropsychiatrist who has spent more than 20 years studying aspects of wisdom and healthy aging. He is a former Director of the Center for Healthy Aging at UC San Diego and a distinguished professor of psychiatry and neurosciences. In the conversation, Dr. Jeste and I discuss,
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| 28 Mar 2024 | True, Good, and Beautiful with Shane Trotter | The Character Lab | 01:02:21 | |
📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Character Lab is a new series on In Search of Wisdom designed to explore various aspects of character development. The series is a joint venture with my friend and previous podcast guest, Shane Trotter (author of Setting the Bar). In this episode, Shane and I discuss the complex topic of objective morality and the shift towards moral relativism in society. We explore the role of judgment in ethics and the need for cognitive flexibility, the provisional nature of moral behavior, and the inherent insight humans have into right and wrong. We also touch on the tendency towards moral relativism, the need for clarity in virtues, and the importance of serving the greater good.
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| 02 Jun 2021 | Simon Critchley | Bald: 35 Philosophical Shortcuts | 00:42:21 | |
In this episode, I speak to Simon Critchley, the author of Bald: 35 Philosophical Shortcuts. Simon is the Hans Jonas Professor of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research. His work engages in many areas from continental philosophy, ethics, philosophy and literature, and psychoanalysis, among others. In this interview, Simon and I discuss:
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| 13 Mar 2022 | Beverly Lanzetta | Becoming Wisdom | 00:04:53 | |
In today’s episode, I'm sharing another response to the question What is wisdom? The response comes from my conversation with Dr. Beverly Lanzetta the author of many books from A New Silence, The Monk Within, and Sacred Seasons (a new daily reader). Beverly is a theologian, spiritual teacher, and the author of many groundbreaking books on global spirituality and new monasticism. Dedicated to a vision of theological openness and spiritual nonviolence, her work has won praise for its wisdom, eloquence, and mystical insight and is considered to be a major contribution to a feminine mystical path for the 21st century. Follow In Search of Wisdom:
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| 03 Feb 2022 | William B. Irvine | A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy | 00:54:23 | |
In this episode, my guest is William Irvine the author of A Guide to the Good Life, The Stoic Challenge, and On Desire to name a few. William is a philosophy professor who not only teaches, thinks, and writes about philosophy, but who has adopted a philosophy for living, namely, the ancient philosophy known as Stoicism. In the conversation, William and I discuss:
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| 11 Jan 2022 | Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko | The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning | 01:01:16 | |
In this episode, my guests are Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko the authors of the new book The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith, and Meaning. Meghan Sullivan is the Wilsey Family College Professor in Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, director of the God and the Good Life Program, and director of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. Paul Blaschko is an assistant teaching professor in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He heads up curriculum design and digital pedagogy for the God and the Good Life Program and has recently been working to develop similar curricula at universities across the nation as part of an initiative funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. In the conversation, Meghan and Paul provide insights on:
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| 24 Jun 2024 | What Makes Life Meaningful, Happiness, and the Art of Hope | The Muse | 00:11:09 | |
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Today’s episode is an audio version of the Monday Muse on Perennial Meditations. A little about this series, for anyone not familiar. It’s a weekly collection of what I call perennial reminders, insights, and maxims on the art of living. The term muse is an ancient one; it derives from ancient Greece and mythology. It typically has two meanings today: (1) a state of deep thought; (2) a source of inspiration. As I mentioned in a previous episode, each of the new series has its own distinct podcast cover.
Today’s episode includes a reminder on What Makes Life Meaningful, a maxim on Happiness, and an insight on the virtue of hope—by way of a short clip from my conversation with the philosopher Kieran Setiya (author of Life is Hard).
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| 08 Feb 2022 | Tim Parks | The Hero’s Way | 01:00:00 | |
In this episode, my guest is Tim Parks the author of the new book The Hero’s Way: Walking with Garibaldi from Rome to Ravenna. Tim is an acclaimed author, translator, and essayist. He grew up in London and studied at Cambridge and Harvard. In 1981, he moved to Italy where he has lived ever since, raising a family of three children. Tim Parks’s acclaimed books about Italy include Italian Ways, Italian Neighbors, and An Italian Education. He is a regular contributor to the New York Review of Books. Connect with Tim Parks: timparks.com/ In the conversation, Tim and I discuss:
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| 28 Jun 2021 | Drew Moser, Ph.D. | The Enneagram of Discernment: The Way of Vocation, Wisdom, and Practice | 00:48:43 | |
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:
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| 20 Dec 2023 | Oliver Burkeman | Time Management for Mortals | 00:52:36 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to the first episode of a “Best of Series” on In Search of Wisdom. Over the next few weeks — I’ll be rebroadcasting a few of my favorite episodes! In this episode, my guest is Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Oliver is a British writer, journalist, and longtime writer for the Guardian. In the conversation, Oliver and I discuss:
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| 17 Jul 2024 | An Epicurean Guide to Life with Emily Austin | 00:57:06 | |
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In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Prof. Emily Austin, the author of Living for Pleasure: An Epicurean Guide to Life. Living for Pleasure is part of the Guides to the Good Life series by Oxford University Press. I’m a big fan of the series; it’s dedicated to the idea that philosophy can, as it was for hundreds of years in the ancient world – be a way of life.
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| 17 Jul 2022 | Seneca | On the Happy Life (Part II) | 00:09:46 | |
Sign up for 📩 The PATH Newsletter (our FREE weekly email) and receive a free 3-DAY Introduction to Ancient Lessons for Modern Life. Welcome to the Sunday edition of In Search of Wisdom. Here we slow things down, find time for stillness, and take a deeper dive into the ancient texts. We reflect on selected readings from philosophical and spiritual traditions to help us live our highest good. To learn more, you can visit perennialleader.com. In this episode, we continue our selected reading of Seneca’s On the Happy Life. According to Seneca, “What prevents us from saying that the happy life is free, upright, fearless, and stable mind, placed beyond fear and beyond desire" […] Follow In Search of Wisdom:
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| 18 Sep 2024 | Carl Jung, the Shadow, and Becoming Whole | Leslie Stein | 00:58:26 | |
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In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Leslie Stein, the author of Becoming Whole: Jung’s Equation for Realizing God. Prof. Stein is a Jungian analyst and graduate of the C.G. Jung Institute of New York and is in private practice in Sydney, Australia. Today’s episode is a rebroadcast. Since we’re exploring Carl Jung’s ideas for ‘Reading and the Good Life’ this month (our Book Club for the Perennial Meditations newsletter), I thought it would be a good time to share it. Key Takeaways:
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| 26 Sep 2023 | Ken Sheldon | Making Sense of Free Will | 00:41:20 | |
📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode, my guest is Ken Sheldon, the author of Freely Determined: What the New Psychology of the Self Teaches Us About How to Live. Ken is a professor of psychology at the University of Missouri. He is one of the founding researchers of positive psychology and a recipient of the Templeton Foundation Positive Psychology Prize.
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| 09 Feb 2023 | Dr. Kai Whiting | Stoicism and Sustainability | 01:06:20 | |
Welcome to In Search of Wisdom, a podcast by the Perennial Leader Project. In this episode, I welcome back to the show Dr. Kai Whiting the co-author of Being Better: Stoicism for a World Worth Living In. Kai Whiting is a researcher and lecturer in sustainability and Stoicism. His main research interests are how to better account for resource use and the practical application of Stoic philosophy to the challenges of the 21st century. In the conversation, Kai and I discuss,
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| 22 Jul 2021 | Mark Van Buren | Your Life Is Meditation | 00:46:44 | |
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:
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| 07 Sep 2022 | Shaila Catherine | Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind | 01:07:54 | |
📩 Want ancient lessons for modern life delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the Perennial Meditations newsletter. In this episode, my guest is Shaila Catherine, the author of Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind. Shaila is a renowned meditation teacher and author of three books on concentration and insight meditation. She teaches meditation retreats worldwide and founded Bodhi Courses, an online dharma classroom. Shaila is the principal teacher for Insight Meditation South Bay, a center for mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom in Silicon Valley, California. You can learn more about Shaila’s work at shailacatherine.com. In the conversation, we discuss:
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