In Search of Wisdom

Ryan Hawk | The Pursuit of Excellence

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:Leadership and excellenceLoving what you doThe connection between gratitude and excellenceHumility and patience on the pathThe wisdom of readingHow to be consistent and much moreSelected books/resources mentioned: The Greats on Leadership by Jocelyn DavisThe Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill WalshGood to Great by Jim CollinsFollow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Lisa Miller | The Awakened Brain

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:Navigating science and spirituality Finding meaning in lifeThe science of desire and clingingWisdom and nature Letting life unfold and much moreConnect with Dr. Lisa Miller:  lisamillerphd.com/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom).Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Shane Trotter | The Wisdom of Standards

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:Discerning our path in life The importance of setting standardsHow to cultivate characterThe obstacles to realizing our standards The wisdom of reading and much moreFollow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Nate Anderson | How Nietzsche Can Change Your Life

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: Why Nietzsche is an important figure today How Nietzsche can help us move forward in the information ageWhat we can learn about finding meaningThe wisdom of walking How to love life in spite of everything Wisdom in daily life and much moreConnect with Nate Anderson: twitter.com/NateXAndersonFollow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Kevin Vost | Stoicism and the Spiritual Path

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: Searching for wisdom The Stoic view of GodPhilosophy and forgivenessNavigating negative emotionsHow to memorize ancient lessons Wisdom in daily life and much moreConnect with Dr. Kevin Vost: drvost.com/#homeFollow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Simon Drew | The Wisdom of Parables

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:Forgiveness and loveHow to observe the past without a sense of regretThe role views and beliefs play in shaping our worldHow to navigate the inner criticSearching for wisdom and much moreConnect with Simon Drew: thewalledgarden.com/simon-j-e-drewFollow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchwisdompodInstagram: instagram.com/searchwisdompodSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

David Robson | The Expectation Effect - How Your Mindset Changes Your World

In this episode, my guest is David Robson the author of the new book The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Change Your World. David is an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body, and behavior. David explores cutting-edge research that reveals the many profound ways that our expectations shape our experience. He brings together fascinating case studies and evidence-based science to uncover new techniques that we can all use to improve our fitness, productivity, health, and happiness.In the conversation, David and I discuss:What the expectation effect is and why it mattersThe role our views and beliefs play in shaping our worldThe difference between the expectation effect and positive thinkingThe power of expectations for leaders and educatorsThe wisdom of being kind to yourself and much moreConnect with David Robson: davidrobson.me/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Ron Siegel | The Wisdom of Being Ordinary

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: The good news of being ordinaryWhy we compare ourselves with othersHow to think about self-esteemThe role of mindfulness and self-acceptanceHow to navigate disappointmentsWisdom in daily life and much moreConnect with Dr. Ron Siegel: drronsiegel.com/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Kelly Flanagan | Love is the Practice

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:The importance of loving yourselfThe role of self-acceptanceLetting go of controlBoth/And thinkingLove and courageNietzsche’s concept of Amor Fati and much moreFollow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Andrew Lynn | Classic Wisdom for Modern Life

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:Finding harmony in the Tao Te ChingBlaise Pascal and the role of faithSchopenhauer and the vanity of existenceNietzsche’s meaning behind the phrase “God is Dead.”Spiritual Wisdom in daily life and much moreConnect with Andrew Lynn:  andrewlynn.com/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelTwitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH, our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe