In Search of Wisdom

Steven Nadler | Think Least of Death: Spinoza on How to Live and How to Die

In this episode, I speak to Steven Nadler the author of Think Least of Death: Spinoza on How to Live and How to Die. Professor Nadler’s research focuses on philosophy in the seventeenth century and he’s written extensively on Spinoza. Steven also has a new book coming out called When Bad Thinking Happens to Good People.  In the conversation, Steven and I discuss:How to define wisdom The connection between wisdom and other virtues The philosophy of Spinoza   How to think about death Living the good life and much moreConnect with Steven Nadler:Homepage: philosophy.wisc.edu/staff/nadler-steven/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: 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

Jonathan Gustin | Discovering Your Soul-Level Purpose

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:Discovering your soul-level purposeHow we grow into our purpose Navigating our inner voice  How to think about fearLiving the questions and much moreConnect with Jonathan Gustin:Homepage: purposeguides.org/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: 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

Tony Martignetti | Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to an Inspired Life

In this episode, I speak to Tony Martignetti the Founder of Inspired Purpose Coaching, author of Climbing the Right Mountain, and host of The Virtual Campfire podcast. Tony is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, idea generator, people connector, and a curious adventurer. He integrates practical experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity, to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate change.In the conversation, Tony and I discuss:The power of purposeHow to redefine success Discovering your values Embracing uncertainty and much moreConnect with Tony Martignetti:Homepage: inspiredpurposecoach.com/Twitter: twitter.com/TonyMartignett1Instagram: instagram.com/inspiredpurposecoach/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: 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

Julian Baggini | The Great Guide: What David Hume Can Teach Us About Being Human and Living Well

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 HumeHow to be open mindedThe limits of human understandingThe wisdom of experiencePerception of mind and much moreConnect with Julian Baggini:Homepage: julianbaggini.com/Twitter: twitter.com/JulianBagginiInstagram: instagram.com/julianbaggini/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: 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

Don’t Aim at Success

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:Twitter: 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

Julie Lythcott-Haims | Your Turn: How to Be an Adult

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 confidencePlanning and flexibilityHow to avoid perfectionismChoosing your own path in life Forgiveness and much more Connect with Julie Lythcott-Haims:Homepage: julielythcotthaims.com/Twitter: twitter.com/jlythcotthaimsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlythcotthaims/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: 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

This is Not Bad Luck

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. Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: 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

Tim Ash | Unleash Your Primal Brain

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 rememberWhy emotions are central to decision makingThe power of languageThe dance between our two brains The importance of sleep on the brain   Navigating uncertainty and much moreConnect with Tim Ash:Homepage: timash.com/Twitter: twitter.com/tim_ashLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timash/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: 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

Mark Van Buren | Your Life Is Meditation

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 isFinding actual happinessMyths about meditationFinding peace and much more Connect with Mark Van Buren:Homepage: authormarkvanburen.com/Twitter: twitter.com/authormarkvbInstagram: instagram.com/authormarkvanburen/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: 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

Estelle Frankel | The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty

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 KnowingFear and CourageThe Power of Questions How to Embrace UncertaintyHow to Recognize Outdated PatternsWonder, Wisdom, and much more Connect with Estelle Frankel:Homepage: estellefrankel.com/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: 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