Podcasts about Emptiness

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/rainn-wilson/ Rainn Wilson moved to New York at 20 to be an actor, get the girl, and finally escape the rules of the Baha'i faith he was raised in. He got all of it. Then he woke up at 3am asking what his life was even about. That gap between "everything is working" and "I feel hollow" sent him back to the books he'd walked away from. Not just one. The Bible. The Koran. The Bhagavad Gita. The Dhammapada. He wasn't looking for religion. He was chasing the one question underneath all of it: is any of this random, or does it mean something? That search became the seed of SoulPancake. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RU411: MYRIAM SAUER, "EMPTINESS IS THE CURE FOR PSYCHOANALYSIS" – THE QUEERNESS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru411-myriam-sauer-emptiness-is-the Rendering Unconscious is now at Substack: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com Welcome to a very special episode of Rendering Unconscious podcast! As TODAY is the one year anniversary of the inaugural event of RU Center for Psychoanalysis, I have turned the very first RU Center event into an episode of RU POD. Rendering Unconscious episode 411. This episode is the very first event for Rendering Unconscious Center for Psychoanalysis, which celebrates the book The Queerness of Psychoanalysis (2025) and the launch of RU Center. To begin, I outline some of the goals of RU Center for Psychoanalysis, highlighting upcoming courses and events, including my Introduction to Psychoanalysis class. Myriam then presents her chapter, “Emptiness is the Cure for Psychoanalysis,” from The Queerness of Psychoanalysis (2025) in which she looks at the work of Swiss psychoanalyst Danielle Quinodoz, who wrote up an early trans* affirmative case study. Some themes of the discussion that follows include the alienation experienced by trans individuals in the field of psychoanalysis and the potential for transness to challenge rigid norms, gender and otherwise, emphasizing the need for a trans-affirmative psychoanalysis and the importance of questioning societal norms. I am posting this event for everyone as a celebration of the official opening of RU Center for Psychoanalysis! Check out the book: The Queerness of Psychoanalysis: From Freud and Lacan to Laplanche and Beyond (Routledge, 2025). https://amzn.to/44SnL49 News & events: Rendering Unconscious Center for Psychoanalysis is celebrating 1 year! Join us THIS SATURDAY, July 18th for a LIVE Rendering Unconscious Podcast event to celebrate the one year anniversary of RU Center with special guests Mary Wild, Emmalea Russo, and Mikita Brottman and Carter Carter. More TBA! All paid subscribers at RU Podcast and RU Center Substacks will receive the ZOOM LINK to attend live. https://renderingunconscious.substack.com https://rucenterforpsychoanalysis.substack.com See you there! Rendering Unconscious is also a book: Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics & Poetry vols 1:1 & 1:2 (Trapart Books, 2024): https://amzn.to/4sOqSEu Thank you for being a paid subscriber to Rendering Unconscious Podcast. It makes my work possible. If you are so far a free subscriber, thanks to you too. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to gain access to all the material on the site, including new, future, and archival podcast episodes. It's so important to maintain independent spaces free from censorship and corporate influence. If you are interested in pursuing psychoanalytic treatment or supervision with me, please feel free to contact me directly: www.drvanessasinclair.net/contact/ As always, huge thanks to Carl Abrahamsson for providing the intro and outro music for Rendering Unconscious Podcast. https://linktr.ee/CarlAbrahamsson https://thefenriswolf.substack.com https://anartapart.substack.com Links to everything can be found at: https://linktr.ee/renderingunconscious You may find your favorite Rendering Unconscious Podcast episodes and guests here: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/episodes Enjoy! Thank You. Image: Artwork by trans icon Val Denham.

To be in the Form but not of the Form; to be in the Emptiness but not of the Emptiness.

Empty vessels: Emptiness is eligibility.

Something is very wrong with mainstream spirituality — and chances are, you've felt it too. The movement that was meant to guide us toward enlightenment has, in many ways, become a marketplace — selling basic self-improvement, material success, and fleeting personal happiness dressed up in spiritual language. In this week's show, international bestselling author and spiritual teacher Richard Lawrence takes an unflinching look at what's gone wrong with the Mind-Body-Spirit movement — and the simple fix that everyone can make. Tune in to discover:The “elephant in the room” at the heart of manifestation culture — and why getting everything you want could actually be a curseHow to recognize “spiritual materialism”Why selfless service is the true engine of spiritual development, kundalini awakening, and, ultimately, ascensionA key to unblocking your chakras and making your spiritual practices MUCH more powerfulThe one simple question you can ask to determine whether you are genuinely on a spiritual path that will take you to enlightenment Don't miss it!

“I would start… if I just had a little more.”More money.More clarity.More support.But in this episode of The Estherpreneur Podcast, I challenge that mindset with a powerful truth rooted in Scripture and real entrepreneurial experience.God has never required abundance to begin a vision.He asks for obedience with what's already in your hand.In this conversation, I explore how many entrepreneurs misinterpret scarcity, why overcomplication often hides fear, and what it really looks like to begin building something meaningful before everything feels ready.If you're a Christian entrepreneur trying to steward a vision that feels bigger than your current resources, this episode will give you a perspective shift you may not expect. The Estherpreneur Podcast is for CEOs, founders, and faith-driven entrepreneurs who are growing—but something feels misaligned. Whether it's your structure, your clarity, or your capacity, this show helps you identify what's off and what to focus on next.Hosted by Edna Harding, author of "The Ugly Side of Sales 2.0" and founder of Favor & Wealth, a business growth strategy firm that helps leaders scale with clarity, structure, and biblical alignment.

In this episode, Dr Elle Wadsworth talks to Dr Nikolay Lunchenkov, medical doctor, a global health specialist, and a doctoral candidate in Global Health at the Technical University of Munich, Germany. The interview covers Nikolay's research article analysing chemsex trajectories among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Almaty, Kazakhstan.What is chemsex? [01:00]The wider context of drug use in Kazakhstan [01:58]The trajectories of chemsex [03:16] The methods used, and the use of a life course framework [05:36]The five trajectory stages developed: initiation, maintenance, escalation, dependence, and disengagement [07:30]The realistic and idealistic implications of the findings for treatment in Kazakhstan [17:00]The take-home messages [19:09]About Elle Wadsworth: Elle is an academic fellow with the Society for the Study of Addiction. She is based at the University of Bath with the Addiction and Mental Health Group and her research interests include drug policy, cannabis legalisation, and public health. Elle holds a voluntary role at The Loop, a non-profit service provider of drug checking in the UK. About Nikolay Lunchenkov: Nikolay, MD, MSc is a doctoral candidate in Global Health at the Technical University of Munich (TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology). His research focuses on HIV prevention, PrEP implementation, chemsex and harm reduction among key populations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. His fieldwork focuses on Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, combining qualitative and epidemiological methods to understand how marginalised communities navigate health systems under restrictive political conditions. He also teaches graduate seminars on authoritarian regimes and global health, as well as cross-cultural qualitative research methods, at TUM.Declarations of interest: None Original article: ‘Emptiness filled with love': A reflexive thematic analysis of chemsex trajectories among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Almaty, Kazakhstan, using a life course framework https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70454The opinions expressed in this podcast reflect the views of the host and interviewees and do not necessarily represent the opinions or official positions of the SSA or Addiction journal.The SSA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information in external sources or links and accepts no responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In “The Fourth Turning of the Wheel,” Vince Horn traces the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma from early Buddhism to Tibetan Vajrayana, then argues we're living through new turnings right now—the modern, postmodern, and metamodern waves of Buddhist practice—and asks what it takes to hold them all.Get access to the full Modern Buddhisms training cohort by joining the Pragmatic Dharma Sangha.

What if the key to successful AI in supply chains is not technology, but the human brain? In this episode, Benjamin Bargetzi reveals how AI can sharpen decisions, challenge bias, and help leaders navigate uncertainty.Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠===== What does it really take for AI to transform supply chains successfully? In this episode with Benjamin Bargetzi, neuroscientist and tech entrepreneur, we explore why the answer may lie less in algorithms and more in the human brain. Benjamin shares how AI can become a sparring partner for better decisions, helping leaders challenge bias, build trust, and navigate uncertainty without losing human judgment. ===== Guest: Benjamin Bargetzi – Neuroscientist, Author & Tech Pioneer, Founder of Project MindGuard, and former Advisor to the Chairman of the World Economic ForumBenjamin Bargetzi is one of Europe's most-demanded pioneers on the intersection of artificial intelligence and the human brain. A Swiss neuroscientist, psychologist, bestseller author, and tech entrepreneur, he has held key roles with Google, Amazon, and the World Economic Forum, and studied the human brain in Oxford, London, Zurich, and Singapore. He is the personal advisor to key political figures around the world, and founder of MindGuard, a tech ecosystem combining neuroscience training methods with machine learning to help Ukrainian citizens, hospitals, and veterans deal with extreme stress, PTSD & trauma.Host: Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.Host 2: Sin ToSin To brings over 15 years of experience in the digital media and technology industry – primarily in marketing, business development, thought leadership, and editorial. At SAP, they ensure that SAP's supply chain solutions are properly visible with a focus on future trends and sustainable innovations as part of the Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team.===== Show Links:SAP Digital Supply Chain: www.sap.com/scmBenjamin Bargetzi Homepage: https://benjaminbargetzi.com/Book:  https://benjaminbargetzi.com/de/das-ende-der-leere/Book: Nie wieder sinnlos: 42 Impulse, die Dein Leben verändernBook: The End of Emptiness: 42 thoughts, that will transform your lifeFollow Us on Social Media : Benjamin BargetziLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-b-bargetzi/ Richard Howells:LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhowells⁠⁠⁠ Sin To: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sin-to-5334208⁠⁠⁠ SAP Digital Supply Chain:LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/showcase/sapdsc/⁠⁠⁠ Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!  ===== Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro00:00:51 Meet Benjamin Bargetzi00:04:06 Why AI Transformations Fail00:07:11 AI as Sparring Partner00:09:13 Three Jobs of ML00:16:01 Biases Under Uncertainty00:24:19 Strengthening Decision Muscle00:28:18 Leading Change That Sticks00:32:02 Turn Complaints Into Innovation00:35:20 Dopamine and Meaningful Work00:36:41 The future of Supply Chain 00:37:54 Outro

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

Preaching: Tim Shaw "Emptiness Everywhere Else, but Him" XIII. Colossians Colossians 2:8-10

The Emptiness and captivity of a life without Christ. The Fullness and identitiy of a life with Christ.

Welcome, once again, to my UnMind podcast, also published on Substack, and as my Dharma Byte in the newsletter of the Silent Thunder Order (visit www.STOrder.org — STO). Please let me know if there is a subject you would like to hear about in a future segment. In STO, we are pioneering a creative, collaborative approach to establishing true Zen community (Skt. sangha) in the USA. This haiku poem, in the traditional 5,7,5-syllable format, I composed some years ago. Memorial day this year happened to coincide with the 51st anniversary of wedding my long-suffering wife, the love of my life, a living bodhisattva of compassion. The bouquet I presented her at our breakfast date had a few buds that had not yet blossomed, until this morning. Recalling my mother often saying, "Don't bring me dead flowers!" I realized that cut flowers are, indeed, if not dead already, then at least dying, as we trim them and put them in a vase, prolonging the decaying process with water and flower food. I revised the haiku to read: Flowers blossom allunaware of their beauty —though doomed to failure Repositioning "all" so that it modifies both "flowers" and "unaware" depending on the reader's interpretation, the last line reflects my mother's cold-eyed insight that cut flowers are no longer living, and that the seeds they produce through pollination have the chance of a snowball in hell of germinating. This brings up another common trope of modernity, the concept of "dichotomies." Giving dying flowers to celebrate the living is a kind of dichotomy, or contradiction. My root teacher, Matsuoka-roshi, was prone to say, "There is no dichotomy in Zen!" I think he was implying that any dichotomy is in the eye — or mind, or both — of the beholder. Suffering from obsessive curiosity as to all things verbal, I looked up the term in the New Oxford American Dictionary bundled with my MacBook Pro: di•chot•o•mynoun (plural dichotomies) [usually in singular] a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different: a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism. • Botany repeated branching into two equal parts. One of the most common dichotomies — speaking of a "rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism." and which has become a trope in the USA, and perhaps all over the world — is the expression, "There are two kinds of people in the world..." followed by the speaker's perspective on some defining difference between their worldview and that of others. My rather circular version is "There are two kinds of people in this world: those who believe there are two kinds of people in this world, and those who don't." But seriously, folks... It occurs to me that one of the many such distinctions that do make a difference — particularly on the social level, and with ramifications in the natural sphere — is of religious viewpoints. The "first kind of people in the world" believe that there is a loving creator God watching over humankind — His children made in His image — protecting us from the worst consequences of our actions, or at least assuring us that they must be in some way the manifestation of His will. A current example is that of climate change. If our most dystopian fears come to pass, anything coming to pass on such a grand scale must be part of God's plan, rather than an unintended consequence of our collective action, mustn't it? Wouldn't it be ironic if the human race were to wipe itself out, based on a mistaken belief that our reckless stewardship of the planet is under the control of a loving God, who would surely not allow such a thing to happen. It begs the existential question: What if we are wrong? We may be forgiven for our resistance to elevating such a belief to the lofty level of "thought," which is held in such high esteem in Western philosophy. "Religion" as such was supposedly replaced by "Reason" following the Enlightenment, as deserving of our highest reverence. In its most extreme manifestation, this worldview — shared by the "second kind of people in the world" — devolves to "secular reductionism," widely reviled by theistic creationists as reducing the existence of humanity to some kind of evolutionary fluke. The second kind subdivide into two camps as well — those who are agnostic on the concept of the existence of God as a being, though it is unclear whether or when, and under what circumstances, they suppose they might find an answer to the question — and those who take the contrarian position, defaulting to atheism, which some mock as the strongest form of theism, by the theory of opposites. You can't have atheism without theism. A few atheists enjoy a degree of fame and fortune from their efforts railing against the popular tide of conventional belief systems. Buddha knew that his teaching would be swimming upstream against the prevailing tide of contemporaneous beliefs, such as that of the atman, or soul, of Hinduism. However, he apparently did not make a public case of it by challenging the political hierarchy of the time, which was based on Hinduism, and in which he enjoyed a privileged position as a prominent member of the second highest caste. Instead, he shared his views with his followers for reasons of personal salvation. Buddhism promised to reform society by offering an alternative to the status quo, which he interpreted as motivated primarily by self-striving. His doctrine began with challenging the belief in the existence of the self, not in that of God, or gods. If this manifestation of two contrary and opposed worldviews of believers and nonbelievers — one requiring hard evidence, the other only faith — stopped at the boundary between the personal and social spheres, its unintended consequences would be relatively trivial, in their impact on the world we live in. But when the claim is made that the ways of the world, including the machinations of mankind, reflect the will of God — in particular those people who are likeminded, and part of our political cohort — the worst impulses and basest motives of men are enabled in His name, not ours. We are now witness to an international situation in which the most powerful men in the world are child killers and / or child molesters; take your pick. It is impossible to imagine anything more selfish than that. Their family, friends and supporters are implicated to a degree proportional to their proximity to the inner circles of power. Six degrees of non-separation. That they do not, or cannot, see this fact, and own up to it, constitutes an undeniable manifestation of the root of the trouble that Buddha identified as "ignorance." According to his model of the Twelvefold Chain of Interdependent Co-arising, everything arises out of a kind of universal ignorance, including most centrally for humans, the conviction that we are independent, existent entities — i.e. the constructed self. This ignorance is, originally, essentially innocent: a case of simply not-knowing. But when this sense of self is taken to be real, it intervenes in our judgment calls in navigating the world, leading us to commit all kinds of actions in defense of it. Willful ignorance, that is. But again: What if we are wrong? What if what we take to be our persona, our very own self — stemming from the very convincing assembly of the body-mind complex: the six senses, five aggregates, DNA, et cetera, implying a fundamental bifurcation into "self" and "other" — is a kind of categorical error, a rudimentary, ingrained confusion? The sixth ancestor in China, Master Huineng, was famous for saying, "Show me your face before your father and mother were born!" or words to that effect. What if what we are now — channeling through this biological body — is precisely what we were, before this body was born? What if we will be exactly the same, after this body dies? My understanding of one Buddhist teaching is that desire — the primordial desire for existence itself — precedes birth, and indeed, is the impulse that logically leads to birth. However, to assume that this idea necessarily implies the existence of a self or soul, an entity of some sort that precedes birth, a basic tenet of Hinduism's doctrine of reincarnation, namely the atman; or that the soul comes into existence with the advent of birth in this lifetime, which I take to be a fundamental doctrine of Christianity; is to impute to Buddha's teaching the very idea that he refuted with his doctrine of anatman: he found no evidence of such a being in his transformational spiritual awakening. In the Heart of Great Wisdom Sutra chanted in Zen centers and monasteries around the world on a frequent basis, the implication is that in Zen meditation, we progress through the Five Aggregates of sentient existence until arriving at "consciousness only," our awareness shifts to "no consciousness also." Or as Buddha is said to have taught, a "turning about in the inmost consciousness," Master Dogen's "backward step" of "turning the light around to shine on the self." This "no consciousness" is not the absence of consciousness, but the necessary complement to consciousness itself – the resolution of the apparent dichotomy. You cannot have consciousness without "no consciousness." You cannot have impermanence without permanence. You cannot have being without nonbeing, as the great Ch'an poem illustrates: Emptiness here; emptiness there —But the infinite universe stands always before your eyesInfinitely large; infinitely small — no differenceFor definitions have vanished, and no boundaries are seenSo, too, with Being and Non-being According to this principle of no dichotomy in Zen, then, even the existential question resolves itself into a complementarity. There is no being without non-being. The dichotomy exists only in our interpretation. Paraphrasing Krishnamurti, don't "Think on these things"; Sit with these things.

Piers Morgan speaks to Harvard professor, social scientist, and No.1 New York Times bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks about the science of human happiness. Arthur's latest book is called 'The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness' and together with Piers he explores relationships in the digital age, the effect of influencers like Andrew Tate and whether money really can can buy happiness... 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Arthur C. Brooks interview begins 01:51 Arthur on the science of human happiness 04:25 Piers and Arthur discuss their views on death and the afterlife 07:25 How can young people find happiness in an age of smartphones? 10:34 Why are younger generations going through a ‘sex depression'? 13:96 Can money make us happy? 17:25 The importance of resilience 18:55 Steven Bartlett's controversial ‘glass of wine' comments 21:11 ‘Grifters' and content farmers in the happiness space 24:04 Piers asks Arthur: “How happy are you?” 25:51 Arthur on why he does not drink 27:20 Piers Morgan on the real route to HIS happiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the great challenges of spiritual awakening is that it requires us to let go of our identity, to loosen our attachment to the story we tell ourselves about who we are.At first, that invitation can feel unsettling. If we stop identifying so completely with our history, our beliefs, our roles, and our accomplishments, what remains? And would we lose something essential about ourselves?In Awakening Beyond the Limits of Self, Craig explores these questions, inviting us to investigate the difference between the story of self and the conscious awareness in which that story appears.Rather than trying to become someone different, this practice points toward a subtle but profound shift in identity—one that opens the possibility of meeting life with greater freedom, openness, and presence.To access the full transcript of this episode and discover more resources, visit the episode page on MeditationChangesEverything.com. You can also sign up there for Craig's weekly newsletter.For a deeper experience of Craig's approach to meditation, consider joining our Awakened Life membership program which offers in-depth guidance, a meditation workshop, and a live online retreat with Craig. Register today to receive your first month for 50% off at AwakenedLifeMembership.com.If you're interested in exploring more of Craig's meditation experiments, you're invited to tune in to a 90-minute online workshop Craig will be hosting called Meditation 2.0 – The Miracle of Direct Awakening. Register for free at FreeMeditationWorkshop.com.If you would like to share your experience of the podcast or have questions about Craig's teachings, please feel free to email us at support@craighamiltonglobal.com.

This is the second sermon in our new series on "Ruth – Accomplishing His purposes through ordinary lives" the title of this sermon is "Emptiness" – Brooke Witterman is on the Preaching Team at The Gospel Tabernacle. June 21, 2026.

Most of us grow up thinking success means staying busy, staying strong, and never stopping. But what happens when the career that defined you is gone? Michael Kay spent decades as a financial planner and NYU instructor helping high achievers build wealth — until he realized the most important investments had nothing to do with portfolios. He's the host of the Chapter X Podcast and author of How to Craft Your Chapter X, and he's spent years guiding successful men through the emotional and psychological shift from career identity to a purposeful next chapter. He's been married to his college sweetheart Wendy since 1977, is a dad of two, and a grandfather of three. This conversation goes deep on the patterns we inherit from our fathers, what it actually means to listen instead of just waiting to respond, and why retirement without intention is a trap most men never see coming. If you've ever tied your worth to what you do instead of who you are, this one is for you. Timeline Summary [1:02] Larry introduces the June Alliance promo — signed copy of The Pursuit of Legendary Fatherhood plus three bonus courses for new members [3:01] Michael joins in studio, sharing what it means to be a dad and grandfather first [3:48] Larry invites Michael to describe growing up with a demanding, workaholic father who didn't spare physical discipline [5:29] Michael reflects on how watching his father — who had no model himself — taught him what he would never do with his own children [9:49] Michael shares what he learned from his father's dedication as a sixth-grade teacher who taught every student at their own reading level [10:42] Michael's musical upbringing — his uncle was good enough to play with Duke Ellington, and Michael took weekly lessons from a New York Philharmonic trumpeter at 14 [17:55] A butcher named Al Roth becomes a turning point — the first man Michael ever saw who loved his family openly, and what that lit up in him [22:31] Larry asks how Michael and Wendy have navigated 49 years of marriage, especially given the communication models neither of them grew up with [26:36] Michael breaks down how men and women process differently — and why creating space instead of rushing to solve is the real skill in marriage [29:47] What deep listening actually looks like in practice, and why a "yeah, but" response signals that no one was listening at all [34:26] The origin of "Chapter X" — and how an eighth-grade algebra class planted the idea that every next season of life is something to solve for [40:19] Why the book is not about money — it's about reclaiming the curious, unfinished person you were before your career became your identity [43:33] The eulogy exercise: Michael and Larry on why writing your own eulogy is one of the most powerful things a man can do to realign his actions with his values [47:37] The hard truth that 98% of daily activity often isn't in alignment with what you'd want said about you at the end [49:44] Michael tells his 50-years-younger self to stop taking himself so seriously, start listening better, and soften the edges Five Key Takeaways Nothing happens in a vacuum. The way your father treated you was shaped by everything that happened to him before you arrived. Understanding the roots of that behavior doesn't excuse it, but it changes how you carry it forward. You only break a cycle when something from outside enters your normal. For Michael, that was Al Roth — a marine turned butcher who loved his family loudly and openly. You can't change patterns you can't see, and sometimes it takes a single outside example to show you another way. Men and women don't process information the same way, and pretending otherwise is what creates most communication breakdowns. Allowing space, taking things in small chunks, and saying "let me think about that" are not signs of weakness — they're how you stop reacting and start responding. Retirement without intention is just drift. Most high-achieving men have never asked themselves who they are without the title. Chapter X isn't about winding down; it's about solving for what comes next before the career disappears and leaves a vacuum behind it. Your eulogy is your roadmap. What you want your spouse, your kids, your grandchildren to say about you at the end is the truest picture of what you actually value. The gap between that and how you spent last Tuesday is worth sitting with. Links & Resources The Dad Edge Alliance (June promo — signed book + bonus courses) — https://thedadedge.com/join Episode show notes and links — https://thedadedge.com/1494 Kid Questions resource — https://thedadedge.com/kidquestions Michael Kay's website, blog, and podcast — https://michaelfkay.com/ Contact Michael directly — mk@michaelfk.com How to Craft Your Chapter X — available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and at michaelfk.com Closing Michael Kay has been figuring out what matters most for a long time, and everything he shared in this conversation — from a demanding father who had no model of his own, to a butcher named Al who showed him what a loving man actually looks like — points to the same truth: the way we show up is almost always about where we came from, until we decide it isn't. If this episode hit close to home, send it to a man in your life who's chasing the next thing without knowing why. Rate and review the show so more dads find these conversations, and follow along so you don't miss what's coming next. Go out and live legendary.

Guided Question Where are you in your spiritual journey — still dead in sin, encountering God's mercy, or living fully as His child — and what does that reveal about your life today? Summary This episode walks through Ephesians 2:1–10, showing the gospel in ten verses. Paul starts with humanity's spiritual death — driven by appetite, pride, and worldly influence, living under the consequences of sin. Then comes the turning point: “But God.” Rich in mercy, God intervenes, making us alive in Christ, raising us up with power, and seating us with Him — giving access, purpose, and eternal significance. Salvation is entirely by grace through faith. Finally, we are God's workmanship — His poem — created in Christ for good works prepared beforehand. The movement is clear: You were dead. But God. Now we are His. Key Takeaways Spiritual Death (2:1–3) Driven by lust and pride; “children of wrath” Emptiness, hollow optimism, increasing corruption God's Intervention: “But God” (2:4–5) God initiates salvation; rich in mercy and love Grace given before we sought Him Salvation Accomplishes (2:5–6) Made alive: Spirit regenerated Raised up: Power to overcome sin Seated with Him: Access, worship, purpose Saved by Grace (2:8–9) Not earned or deserved Fully by God's initiative We Are His Workmanship (2:10) God's “poem,” ongoing expression Created for good works and eternal purpose Verse Summary: 1 – You were dead | 4 – But God | 10 – We are His Scripture References Ephesians 2:1–10 — Death to life, grace, and purpose Romans 6:4–6 — Raised with Christ to walk in newness of life 1 John 2:16 — Lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life Recorded 3.28.82

Without Sophia, his AI Co-Host, Detlef Schlich returns to the physical presence of a real conversation: two people sitting inside a gallery, surrounded by paintings, sculptures, handmade objects, and the quiet energy of a space that has only recently been brought back to life. Felicitas speaks about discovering the empty room by chance, renovating it over nearly a month, and turning it into a living continuation of her artistic path.At the heart of the episode is the meaning of the name Gallery Emptiness. For Felicitas, emptiness is not a void, not absence, not nothingness. It is a space without fixed essence — a field of relation, vibration, energy, and possibility. This becomes the philosophical pulse of the conversation.The episode also opens towards future plans for the gallery: spoken word evenings, poetry, word games, small performances, mini theatre, workshops, clothing upcycling, and creative gatherings where people can explore expression in a personal and playful way. There is also a subtle but strong critique of disposable fashion culture — the tendency to buy, wear once, and discard. Felicitas offers another path: clothing as second skin, as personality, as self-made presence.Gallery Emptiness becomes more than a gallery. It becomes a small cultural chamber in Bantry — a place for art, words, encounter, transformation, and community.The episode closes with a new Los Inorgánicos song:“Emptiness Is Not a Hidden Void”A poetic reflection on Felicitas' statement, the gallery, and the strange beauty of a space that begins empty only so something alive can enter.Detlef Schlich is a rock musician, podcaster, visual artist, filmmaker,ritual designer, and media archaeologist based in West Cork. He is recognised for his seminal work, including a scholarly examination of the intersections between shamanism, art, and digital culture, and his acclaimed video installation, Transodin's Tragedy. He primarily works in performance, photography, painting, sound, installations, and film. In his work, he reflects on the human condition and uses the digital shaman's methodology as an alter ego to create artwork. His media archaeology is a conceptual and practical exercise in uncovering the unique aesthetic, cultural, and political aspects of media in culture.WEBSITE LINKS WAW Official YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@WAWBandFrom the forthcoming WAW albumThe Stories of Nil YoungTwo songs from WAW's developing album project The Stories of Nil Young — a mythopoetic journey along the Nile, where river, memory, loss, cooperation and hope flow into music.AfricaSmileAfricaSmile follows the Nile as an imagined journey from its sources to the Mediterranean Sea — a river of memory, movement, rhythm and myth.The song turns the meeting of the White Nile and the Blue Nile into a fragile image of cooperation. It is not a naïve peace anthem, but a wounded musical hope: two different currents meeting, listening, and still moving forward together.The Niles Bittersweet SongThe Nile's Bittersweet Song is the first official single by WAW / Wild Atlantic Way — Detlef Schlich and Dirk Schlömer.The song follows the Nile as a river of memory, beauty, loss and contradiction: a life-giver, but also a force that can take away what it once nourished. Through the story of Kamau, it becomes a poetic reflection on childhood, fragile hope, and the emotional landscape carried by a river that is both kind and cruel.Inspired by East African storytelling traditions and shaped along the Wild Atlantic Way in West Cork, The Nile's Bittersweet Song is a mythopoetic musical journey about water, grief, resilience, and the deep human longing to keep moving with the current.Inspired by East African storytelling traditions and shaped along the Wild Atlantic Way in West Cork, The Nile's Bittersweet Song is a mythopoetic musical journey about water, grief, resilience, and the deep human longing to keep moving with the current.WAW BandcampSilent NightIn a world shadowed by conflict and unrest, we, Dirk Schlömer & Detlef Schlich, felt compelled to reinterpret 'Silent Night' to reflect the complexities and contradictions of modern life.https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/silent-nightWild Atlantic WayThis results from a trip to West Cork, Ireland, where the beautiful Coastal "Wild Atlantic Way" reaches along the whole west coast!https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/wild-atlantic-wayYOU TUBE*Silent Night Reimagined* A Multilayered Avant-Garde Journey by WAW aka Dirk Schlömer & Detlef Schlichhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAbytLSfgCwDetlef SchlichInstagramDetlef Schlich ArTEEtude I love West Cork Artists FacebookDetlef Schlich I love West Cork Artists Group ArTEEtudeYouTube Channelsvisual PodcastArTEEtudeCute Alien TV official WebsiteArTEEtude Detlef Schlich Det Design Tribal Loop Download here for free Detlef Schlich´s Essay about the Cause and Effect of Shamanism, Art and Digital Culturehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/303749640_Shamanism_Art_and_Digital_Culture_Cause_and_EffectSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/arteetude-a-podcast-with-artists-by-detlef-schlich/exclusive-content

Ruth Ozeki won the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2022 with her novel The Book of Form and Emptiness. The judges called it a 'complete joy to read.' She's also a film-maker and a Zen Buddhist priest, and her books draw on her Japanese-American heritage. They also convey her deep concern for our environment, taking on topics such as industrial agriculture, ocean pollution and mass consumerism. Her most recent book, The Typing Lady and Other Fictions, is her first collection of short stories – and the Typing Lady of the title has more than a little in common with Ruth herself. Ruth Ozeki's music includes Albeniz, Praetorius, Prokofiev and Benny Goodman.

Ruth Ozeki is a novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest. Her new short story collection is called The Typing Lady and Other Fictions. Her novels — My Year of Meats , All Over Creation, A Tale for the Time Being, and The Book of Form and Emptiness — have been translated and published in over thirty countries. Her third novel, A Tale for the Time Being, won the LA Times Book Prize, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. The Book of Form and Emptiness was the winner of the 2022 Women's Prize for Fiction as well as the 22nd Annual Massachusetts Book Award, the BC Yukon Book Prize, and the Julia Ward Howe Prize for Fiction. She is Professor Emerita of English Language & Literature at Smith College, where she was the Grace Jarcho Ross 1933 Professor of Humanities. Support First Draft and listen ad-free and pitch-free with monthly extras at www.patreon.com/firstdraftwriters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we hear the word "emptiness" (shunyata) in Buddhist philosophy, it's easy to mistake it for nothingness or a bleak void. But true emptiness isn't an absence of life: it is the absence of separation. It means nothing exists independently. Everything is interconnected. Everything depends on causes and conditions. One of the causes of how things exist is how we perceive them! So, how do we move this beautiful concept from our heads into our hearts? Through the daily practice of gratitude. The Mind as a Creator When we practice gratitude, we vividly see that things don't have a fixed, unchangeable "nature" out there on their own. Instead, their reality changes based on the lens we use to look at them. A dead-stop traffic jam can be a miserable prison, or it can be a rare, quiet moment to listen to a favorite podcast and breathe. The traffic itself hasn't changed, but your mind's perception has. Gratitude proves that our experiences are "empty" of independent existence. They are actively shaped by our own awareness. The Practice: A 7-Day Mindset Shift To deeply experience this wisdom, try this daily reflection: Every morning this week, write down one thing you are grateful for. Challenge yourself to make it completely different every single day. Transforming the Difficult: If there is an area of your life that feels heavy or frustrating, contemplate what there is to be grateful for within that very challenge. For example, you might deeply dislike your current job, but you aren't ready to quit just yet. If the job were inherently bad, it would be bad from every single angle. But when you look closer, you might contemplate how fortunate you are to have an income. You might think about a specific co-worker you enjoy, or feel grateful for the unique skills you've gained there. By finding gratitude in the difficult, you prove to yourself that the situation isn't a fixed, solid block of "misery." Its existence depends entirely on how your mind interacts with it. That is the lived experience of emptiness, and realizing that your mind holds the power to reshape your reality is where your true freedom lies. Find us at the links below:  Our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/BuddhismForEveryone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Private Facebook Group:: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Website: Buddhismforeveryone.com Instagram: @buddhism4everyone X: @Joannfox77 TikTok: @buddhism4everyone YouTube: @Buddhism4Everyone To learn more about the new Wednesday evening drop-in classes on Zoom, visit https://buddhismforeveryone.com/meditation-classes-for-peace Interested in an online Study Program, visit https://buddhismforeveryone.com/ongoing-buddhist-study-program To learn about Buddhist Coaching with JoAnn Fox visit www.BuddhismforEveryone.com or email JoAnn Fox at joann@buddhismforeveryone.com

As we traverse time…… I ask: What is the Purpose of the Inner Desert so many are experiencing right now?

One of the world’s greatest living artists. One of the most ambitious exhibitions Singapore has ever staged. Sugimoto’s “Form Is Emptiness” is a masterpiece — meditative, philosophical, and visually stunning. SAM Curators Amy Cheng and Angelica Ong walked us through the journey. If you care about art, perception, or time itself… go see this. On The Wide Angle, we explore one of the most significant art events of the year: Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness, a major exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum running from 29 May to 4 October 2026 — and the first large‑scale solo exhibition of Sugimoto’s work in Southeast Asia. This ambitious project. Spanning five decades of Sugimoto’s practice, from photography and sculpture to architecture and conceptual art, the exhibition brings together over 60 works across 11 series, including Seascapes, Theatres, Sea of Buddha, Opticks, and Portraits. We discuss the curators’ experience working with Sugimoto’s team, the philosophical ideas behind the exhibition, and what audiences can expect from this immersive, meditative encounter with one of contemporary art’s most influential figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Typing Lady by Ruth Ozeki is a captivating collection about life, art and storytelling. Ruth joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about leaving Easter eggs for longtime readers, humor, writing short stories, aging and more with host Miwa Messer.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Typing Lady: And Other Fictions by Ruth Ozeki My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki Unpacking My Library by Walter Benjamin Charlotte's Web by E. B. White The News from Dublin: Stories by Colm Tóibín Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff

In this episode of the Man Talk Show, I am joined by the legendary author David Deida to explore his profound new book, The Man of Zero. We dive deep into the concept of "zero"—a unique phase of emptiness, purposelessness, and outgrowing standard adulthood that many successful men eventually encounter.Together, we unpack how to view depression as a powerful gateway, navigate relationship dynamics with strong partners, and shift from a life driven by constant doing into the effortless strength of pure presence. Whether you are currently feeling completely unmotivated or are looking to cultivate a deeper devotional polarity in your intimacy, this conversation offers a paradigm-shifting roadmap for the modern man.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00:08 - Introduction to David Deida and The Man of Zero00:02:32 - Defining the "Zero" Phase of Emptiness and Purposelessness00:06:57 - Exploring Depression as a Gateway00:11:12 - The Power of Pure Being and Universal Alignment00:14:40 - The Three Phases of Masculinity: Basic Man, Superior Man, and the Man of Zero00:23:10 - Connecting with Universal Awareness in Ourselves and Others00:30:34 - Shifting From the Experience of Numbness to the Space of the Perceiver00:36:40 - Navigating Relationship Conflict and the Clinging to Peace00:43:56 - Cultivating Sexual Attraction and Devotional Polarity from Zero00:51:38 - Processing Inherited Patterns of Shame and Guilt00:57:00 - Finding Freedom and Deep Presence with Strong Partners01:02:29 - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Free Resources***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | InstagramMentioned in this episode:Self Worth

What happens when every solution the world offers still leaves you empty? In this powerful episode, Kyla Gillespie shares her journey through gender confusion, transition, addiction, and ultimately life-changing restoration in Christ. Hear how God pursued her through deep brokenness and called her back to Himself with truth, grace, and love. This conversation offers hope for anyone wrestling with identity, purpose, or faith. Discover how Jesus transforms lives in ways no human solution ever can. About the GuestKyla Gillespie is an international speaker, author, ministry leader, and founder of Renewed & Transformed Ministries. After spending years wrestling with gender dysphoria, same-sex attraction, addiction, and eventually transitioning and detransitioning, Kyla now shares her testimony of God's redemptive work through Jesus Christ. Her passion is helping the Church engage conversations about identity, sexuality, and discipleship with both truth and grace. Reasons to ListenPowerful Redemption Story Hear firsthand how God pursued Kyla through addiction, gender transition, and deep personal brokenness, demonstrating that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. Practical Ministry Insights Learn how biblical friendships, authentic community, and discipleship can transform lives and help people navigate difficult identity struggles. Hope for Today's Culture Gain biblical wisdom and encouragement for addressing some of the most important conversations facing families, churches, and believers today. Big TakeawaysGod Calls Us Home No matter how far we wander, God lovingly pursues His children and invites them back into relationship with Him. Identity Begins with Christ Lasting peace is not found in self-definition but in discovering who God says we are. Community Matters Deeply Authentic Christian friendships provide a safe place for truth, grace, healing, and spiritual growth. Transformation Takes Time God often works through a process of discipleship, Scripture, prayer, and faithful relationships rather than instant change. No One Is Beyond Hope God's power to restore and redeem is greater than any struggle, addiction, shame, or confusion we face. Missional ChallengesBuild One Meaningful Friendship Intentionally spend time with someone who is different from you this week and listen to their story without judgment. Practice Honest Vulnerability Share one area of struggle with a trusted believer and invite them to pray and walk alongside you. Become Better Equipped Read a book or resource on biblical identity and sexuality so you can engage these conversations with both truth and compassion. Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Kyla Gillespie 01:00 – Why Kyla Wrote TransFormed 04:00 – Childhood Experiences and Gender Confusion 08:00 – Same-Sex Attraction and Teenage Struggles 13:00 – Family Divorce and Emotional Pain 17:00 – Alcoholism and Walking Away from Faith 20:00 – Pursuing Gender Transition 27:00 – Meeting Faithful Christian Friends 33:00 – The Power of Community and Discipleship 38:00 – Surgery, Emptiness, and Crying Out to God 40:00 – "Return to Me, Kyla" 44:00 – Embracing God's Design 47:00 – Encouragement for Those Wrestling with Identity 52:00 – Advice for Parents, Pastors, and Leaders 55:00 – Kyla's Book and Ministry Resources 56:00 – Fun Questions and Closing ThoughtsGuest Website & Social MediaWebsite: Kyla Gillespie MinistriesBuy: 'Transformed' book on Amazon!#themissionallife #themissionallifepodcast #KylaGillespie #IdentityInChrist #GenderIdentity #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndFreedom #JesusChangesLives #BiblicalTruth #RedemptionStory

In this episode Kate is joined by Amanda Moulson, co-host of Curious Readers, to consider the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist. Ahead of the prize ceremony next week, which one do we think will win?Perhaps like Amanda you have read them all, but if, like Kate, you're going to struggle to get to all six, which ones should you focus on? Which are the standout reads? Which are the books most likely to delight, surprise, and stay with you long after you've turned the final page? We're covering all six books, and you'll also find out what Amanda has on her TBR, the books she most loves recommending, and how a busy book podcaster organises her bookshelves. Timestamps for the time-poor00:00 Welcome and Prize Preview01:31 Meet Amanda Molson01:44 Quickfire Reading Habits03:18 Bookshelf Organization04:06 Favorite Recs and Current Reads06:20 Kate's Power Broker Detour08:54 Patreon Readalong and Book Club10:12 Women's Prize Context and History15:09 Shortlist Book 1 Flashlight20:51 Shortlist Book 2 Dominion25:23 Shortlist Book 3 The Correspondent26:31 Sybil's Dark Past27:07 Audiobook Clip Letters29:15 Cozy Yet Dark30:22 Famous Author Replies31:14 Sybil Effect Debate32:49 Craft and Book Clubs33:28 The Mercy Step Setup34:40 Mercy Step Clip36:35 Child Narrator Power37:12 Small Press Spotlight38:01 Kingfisher Obsessive Love38:50 Kingfisher Clip Warning40:40 Kingfisher Reactions41:35 Heart the Lover Clip44:07 Two Halves Romance45:36 Illness and Mortality47:33 Marketing and Triggers49:04 Winner Predictions51:23 Wrap Up and Patreon52:25 Kate's Recent Reads and OutroBooks mentionedSorrow and Bliss by Meg MasonMy Family and Other Animals by Gerald DurrellYou With the Sad Eyes by Christina ApplegateOpen Book by Jessica SimpsonA Long Game by Elizabeth McCrackenThe Power Broker by Robert CaroWe Are Green and Trembling Gabriela Cabezón CámaraFeminist History for Every Day of the Year by Kate MosseThe Safekeep by Yael Van Der WoudenBrotherless Night by V.V. GaneshananthanDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth OzekiPiranesi by Susanna ClarkeFlashlight by Susan ChoiNothing to Envy by Barbara DemickDominion by Addie E. CitchensThe Correspondent by Virginia EvansThe Mercy Step by Marcia HutchinsonKingfisher by Rozie KellyHeart the Lover by Lily KingWriters & Lovers by Lily KingA Bookshop of One's Own by Jane CholmeleyDykes to Watch Out For by Alison BechdelThe Director by Daniel KehlmanThe Complete Polysyllabic Spree by Nick HornbyThis is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal MueenuddinYou'll find all the titles we mentioned in our Bookshop.org list. Buying books there helps support independent bookshops, and also supports The Book Club Review.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is sponsored by Deel.Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/In this episode of @thehrldpodcast Nick Day is joined by Jackie Dube, Chief People Officer at The Predictive Index, with over two decades of experience helping organizations unlock performance through behavioral science and talent optimization. Grounding her work in a simple but powerful belief, that happy, aligned people do better work and live better lives, Jackie brings both the science and the human heart to one of the most pressing challenges facing workplaces today.Jackie brings a rare blend of behavioral expertise and people leadership into the world of HR and organizational performance. Together, Nick and Jackie explore why so many employees, despite better tools, more flexibility, and greater leadership investment than ever before, still feel a deep sense of emptiness at work, and what leaders can actually do about it.This conversation unpacks what it truly means to align people with their work from the inside out. Nick and Jackie discuss why engagement and meaning are not the same thing, how the four behavioral drives of dominance, extraversion, patience, and formality determine what energizes or drains each employee, and why the same task can be deeply motivating for one person and completely demotivating for another. They explore how hiring for speed quietly erodes culture, why interpersonal conflicts at work are almost always behavioral mismatches rather than personality clashes, and how leaders can use the three whys technique to reconnect people to organizational purpose.They also cover the four forces of engagement, the role of pulse surveys in detecting disengagement early, and how AI adoption is creating a new wave of workforce fear that behavioral science is uniquely equipped to address. The discussion highlights PI's J-curve framework for navigating change, why transparency around AI matters more than most leaders realize, and how understanding what drives each individual is the foundation of a truly high-performing team.In a world shaped by remote work, rapid AI adoption, and growing disconnection, this episode examines why behavioral science may be the most practical and powerful tool HR and L&D professionals have in 2026 to restore meaning, motivation, and performance across their organizations.A must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone ready to stop guessing what their people need and start building workplaces where people are genuinely wired to thrive.Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content!Connect with Jackie Dube & The Predictive Index:Predictive Index: https://www.predictiveindex.comPredictive Index behavioural science insights: https://www.predictiveindex.com/blog/Jackie Dube's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-dube/Nick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Stay tuned for the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: Why Work Feels Empty in the Modern Workplace(01:40) Meet Jackie Dube, Chief People Officer at The Predictive Index(02:28) Jackie's Origin Story, From Family Therapy to HR(05:30) How Behavioral Science First Clicked for Jackie(08:33) What Is Driving the Emptiness at Work Today(12:44) How Organizations Unintentionally Drain Meaning from Work(14:39) Early Warning Signs of Disengagement and How to Spot Them(16:22) The Four Behavioral Drives and How They Shape the Way We Work(20:13) How Behavioral Differences Create Motivation or Demotivation(22:52) Why Engagement and Meaning Are Not the Same Thing(27:31) AI Adoption, Workforce Fear and the J-Curve Framework(36:01) How The Predictive Index Helps Organizations Build Meaning and Performance

Something is very wrong with mainstream spirituality — and chances are, you’ve felt it too. The movement that was meant to guide us toward enlightenment has, in many ways, become a marketplace — selling basic self-improvement, material success, and fleeting personal happiness dressed up in spiritual language. In this week’s show, international bestselling author and spiritual teacher Richard Lawrence takes an unflinching look at what’s gone wrong with the Mind-Body-Spirit movement — and the simple fix that everyone can make. Tune in to discover: The “elephant in the room” at the heart of manifestation culture — and why getting everything you want could actually be a curse How to recognize “spiritual materialism” Why selfless service is the true engine of spiritual development, kundalini awakening, and, ultimately, ascension A key to unblocking your chakras and making your spiritual practices MUCH more powerful The one simple question you can ask to determine whether you are genuinely on a spiritual path that will take you to enlightenment Don’t miss it!  *** Join international bestselling author Richard Lawrence to discover the wisdom of The Nine Freedoms. Richard has appeared on hundreds of radio shows around the world and is the author of 11 books including Contacts With The Gods From Space and Realize Your Inner Potential, both of which he co-authored with Master of Yoga Dr. George King – his spiritual master. Do you have a spiritual question, a story or an experience you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line at spiritualfreedom@richardlawrence.co.uk. Join us on a journey through the profound spiritual truth of The Nine Freedoms designed to help you develop your intuition, find and follow your life purpose and make a difference in the world. Nourish your soul with simple spiritual practices and timeless wisdom, and open the door to lasting inner peace, true fulfilment and ultimately – enlightenment. Discover more about The Nine Freedoms. #188 – The emptiness at the heart of mainstream spirituality Copyrighted content - originally published by The Aetherius Society

There's something many of us long for on the spiritual path—the ability to live with a more open heart.To care more deeply.To give more freely.To love without limits.As spiritual practitioners, we often try to sense into the heart and feel divine or unconditional love, assuming that the more we feel it, the more we'll be able to express it.But what if love doesn't actually work that way? What if love isn't something we can possess at all?In this episode, Craig invites us to explore the possibility that the spiritual path is not ultimately about trying to create more love, but about learning how to get out of the way so that love can move through us more freely.Through guided meditation and reflection, Craig explores what it means to open ourselves to a deeper intelligence and care that may already exist within us.When we approach practice in this way, we begin to discover a love that is much deeper than emotion or attachment. Ultimately, we find that love is the deepest nature of awakened consciousness itself.To access the full transcript of this episode and discover more resources, visit the episode page on MeditationChangesEverything.com. You can also sign up there for Craig's weekly newsletter.For a deeper experience of Craig's approach to meditation, consider joining our Awakened Life membership program which offers in-depth guidance, a meditation workshop, and a live online retreat with Craig. Register today to receive your first month for 50% off at AwakenedLifeMembership.com.If you're interested in exploring more of Craig's meditation experiments, you're invited to tune in to a 90-minute online workshop Craig will be hosting called Meditation 2.0 – The Miracle of Direct Awakening. Register for free at FreeMeditationWorkshop.com.If you would like to share your experience of the podcast or have questions about Craig's teachings, please feel free to email us at support@craighamiltonglobal.com.

Peter Panagore, Live, Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, 4 PM ET Topic: The Hidden Power Of Spiritual Emptiness: What You Are Seeking Is Seeking You Bio: Living in Boothbay Harbor, Peter is a husband, father, grandfather, a two-time near-death experiencer, storyteller, ordained pastor, writer, best-selling book author, entrepreneur, public speaker, TV talent, producer, and more. He earned my Master of Divinity at Yale University with a focus on the classics of Western mysticism. MINISTER He served eighteen years as a Congregational community minister in the United Church of Christ, primarily along the coast of Maine. TELEVISION For fifteen years (2003-2018), Peter had the honor and privilege to broadcast ( a daily two-minute spot on two NBC TV stations with Daily Devotions (brand) just before the morning's weather. Through this program, he reached thirty million viewers annually on TV (Nielsen Ratings) and an uncountable number of listeners on FM and AM stations across Maine, New Hampshire, and the nation. https://www.peterpanagore.love United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

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Dr. Mark Ettensohn examines the experience of emptiness in narcissistic personality disorder and other forms of personality pathology. Rather than approaching personality disorders as collections of traits or behaviors, the episode frames them as disturbances in identity. Dr. Ettensohn outlines how the sense of self is constructed through early relational experience and how disruptions in that process can lead to unstable, fragmented, or underdeveloped self-experience. The discussion focuses on the role of dissociation and splitting in shaping identity, and how different self-states may become organized around incompatible relational experiences. In this context, emptiness is not simply a feeling, but reflects aspects of the self that were never fully recognized, mirrored, or integrated in development. Dr. Ettensohn also addresses a common misunderstanding in public discourse, where narcissism is equated with observable traits such as arrogance or entitlement. He explains why these descriptions capture only one part of a broader system involving both grandiose and vulnerable states, and how focusing solely on behavior obscures the underlying psychological structure. The episode concludes with a discussion of clinical implications, emphasizing why treatments that focus only on behavior often fall short, and why effective work with narcissistic pathology requires attention to identity, relational process, and the integration of dissociated aspects of self-experience. Additional Resources Website: https://healnpd.org Newsletter: https://healnpd.substack.com Purchase Unmasking Narcissism: A Guide to Understanding the Narcissist in Your Life: https://amzn.to/3nG9FgH LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://rb.gy/cklpum LISTEN ON GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://rb.gy/fotpca LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC: https://rb.gy/g4yzh8   About Heal NPD Heal NPD is a clinical practice specializing in the assessment and treatment of pathological narcissism, narcissistic personality disorder, and related personality difficulties. We offer comprehensive diagnostic assessments, individual psychotherapy, and consultations for partners and family members. Learn more or inquire about services: https://healnpd.org

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:01 The mind is obscured by many superstitious thoughts, like attachment, anger, and self-cherishing, which are based on grasping at an exaggerated object.00:06:47 While everything is empty of true existence, the ignorance projects true existence onto phenomena, like wearing colored glasses that make everything appear a certain color. We then allow our mind to believe this hallucination is real.00:14:52 Realizing emptiness helps generate strong compassion for sentient beings, seeing how they are suffering due to being ignorant of the way things actually exist. Their suffering comes from wrong concepts and mistaken ways of thinking.00:22:24 Realizing emptiness doesn't contradict bodhicitta, but rather makes one generate stronger bodhicitta. The positive thoughts like compassion and bodhicitta are not caused by or based on the ignorance grasping at true existence.00:26:20 Reciting Calling the Guru from Afar. The way to clean away the superstitious thoughts is through guru devotion - making requests to the guru from one's heart. One should strive to devote to the guru with the nine attitudes, such as viewing the guru as a buddha, following the guru's advice, and seeing the guru's actions as perfect and so on.00:36:30 Lama Zopa Rinpoche leads the recitation of Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga, offering of a short mandala, and recitation of Migtsema mantras.00:51:35 The group recites the Lamrim prayer from Lama Chopa.00:59:05 The group recites the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation and other prayers from Lama Chopa.1:23:32 Lama Zopa Rinpoche leads the protector prayers and dedications.02:08:55 Lama Zopa Rinpoche tells about Geshe Lama Konchog's Life. Dedication prayers.Find out more about Lama Zopa Rinpoche, his teachings and projects at https://fpmt.org/

In this message from Matthew 5, Pastor Caleb teaches through the first two Beatitudes: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and “Blessed are those who mourn.” This sermon explores humility, dependence on God, surrender to Jesus, grief, repentance, and the comfort God brings through His presence, forgiveness, and restoration.Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - Welcome and Introduction to the Beatitudes (00:44) - Understanding the Sermon on the Mount (02:10) - Why Crowds Traveled to Hear Jesus (04:35) - A Different Kind of Revolution (06:13) - The Beatitudes Must Lead Us to Jesus (07:24) - Matthew 5 and the First Two Beatitudes (07:50) - What Does Blessed Really Mean? (11:45) - Present Assurance and Future Promise (13:10) - What It Means to Be Poor in Spirit (15:52) - Solomon and the Emptiness of Life Without God (20:24) - The Kingdom of Heaven and Full Dependence on God (27:07) - Depend on God Daily, Not Just in Crisis (29:23) - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (31:29) - Learning to Grieve in a Healthy Way (35:06) - Mourning Sin, Suffering, and What Breaks God's Heart (37:16) - God's Comfort, Forgiveness, and Restoration

Ep. 233 | In the last episode of the Path of Love Series with A. H. Almaas, Hameed explores the themes he introduced in the later chapters of his new book, The Inner Beloved. Hameed clarifies the role of mind on the path of heart (the mind is bedazzled and awed; the heart open), and details what happens when we reach the beloved, like “falling in love with everything” and experiencing the absolute as a “coming home” (even though there's no one there!). We learn that, on the path of love, no matter what we do or don't do, a heart-driven force beyond the mind is pulling us onward. Once we arrive, we realize the beloved has always been there—which is why our heart has been longing for the beloved all along.Hameed explains that on the path of love, nonduality becomes intimacy—reality itself is pure intimacy, he says—and in fact, the nonbeingness of the beloved is the ultimate truth of reality. In a state of mystical poverty, we discover that all we are and have ever been has been borrowed from the beloved. The culmination of this Path of Love Series ends very beautifully, the love and intimacy of the beloved pervading Hameed's words and the images he conjures for us. “The world is simply the luminosity of the beloved,” Hameed says. In listening to him, we share in some of the wonderful sense of coming home he experienced, a little of the radiant luminosity, too, and his own ongoing excitement over the ever unfolding mystery of the divine. Recorded April 9, 2026.“We can be in the lap of the beloved and still enjoy life—loving everything from that place.”Topics & Time StampsIntroducing the 4th dialogue in the Path of Love Series with A. H. Almaas, focusing on the role of mind and the culmination of the path (00:49)On the path of love you are heart-driven by forces that mind cannot fathom (01:39)Hameed's experience of falling in love with everything and experiencing the absolute as if “coming home” (03:00)The mind is bedazzled by the Mystery and recognizes its limitation in relation to the heart (08:20)When you get there, you realize the beloved has always been there (11:46)Emptiness beyond normal emptiness: Hameed calls this “absence” (13:05)The great liberation: where there's nothing more to dissolve (17:18)As we are pulled, the love deepens & intensifies; we drown in the passion (22:06)Mystical poverty: the soul recognizes all of its qualities are borrowed from the beloved (25:05)What is right relationship between the realized heart and a healthy mind? (25:51)Krishnamurti would talk about no mind—but he was always using mind (28:40)Cutting through illusion & Hameed's transmission from Manjushri (30:29)True mind: knowing in the moment (38:43)Dissolving dichotomies into wholeness: the world is simply the luminosity of the beloved (43:31)The ultimate truth of reality: the nonbeingness of the beloved (50:21)When tantra is enhanced by real love, then you can dissolve into the vastness (53:30)Stabilizing the realization is the second stage, actualizing the realization and not going back to the “doer” is the third stage (58:51)The dissolution of self doesn't necessarily last: humility is an important step towards making the realization more constant (01:00:46) Nonbeing is the essence of intimacy: being completely one with the inner beloved (01:03:43)On the path of love, nonduality becomes intimacy; reality itself is pure intimacy (01:06:22)For fans of the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, the Wisdom Series, based on Hameed's book The Inner Journey Home, will be continued in June 2026.Resources & ReferencesA. H. Almaas, The Inner Beloved: The Heart's Journey to Divine UnityPrevious Deep Transformation Path of Love dialogues: Entering the Path of Heart, Emptying the Heart of All that Obscures the Inner Beloved & Dissolving into Bliss: The Ecstasy of Ego DeathKabir, Indian mystic and poet, Songs of KabirRumi, The Book of Love: Poems of Ecstasy and LongingFakhr al-Din Iraqi, Persian Sufi poet, Divine FlashesSt. John of the Cross, The Dark Night of the SoulKrishnamurti, Indian spiritual figure, speaker, and writerManjushri, bodhisattva of discriminating wisdom, wielding the sword of discriminationAvalokiteśvara, principle bodhisattva in Buddhism, associated with Great CompassionVajrapāṇi, principal bodhisattva in Mahayana & Vajrayana Buddhism, embodying the condensed power, energy, and strength of all the BuddhasJigme Lingpa, a central figure in the Nyingma School of Tibetan BuddhismProclus, Neoplatonic philosopher who hierarchically structures all levels of reality, including the complex subdivisions of the intellectHuston Smith, “The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder,” from Beyond the Post-Modern Mind---Deep Transformation's Path of Love Series with A. H. AlmaasDeep Transformation's Path of Love Series with A. H. Almaas begins with an overview of Hameed Ali's Love Trilogy — Love Unveiled, Nondual Love, and The Inner Beloved — to orient us on the spiritual path of love unique to Hameed Ali and the Diamond Approach, then delves into the profound and deeply touching topics Hameed addresses in his most recent book, The Inner Beloved, published in February 2026. Listeners may want to get a copy of this book, to study and follow along on this extraordinary path of awakening. Also, if you are interested in taking a course on The Inner Beloved in the fall of 2026, you can register your interest here: https://da.pages.ontraport.net/inner-beloved-interest.---Special Diamond Approach Course Discount...

Ecclesiastes 5:8–6:12 - exposes the emptiness of trusting in government, money, possessions, or achievement to give lasting meaning. Solomon shows that wealth and success often increase anxiety rather than peace, and a life spent chasing more can still leave the soul unsatisfied. Even under God's sovereignty, human choices still matter, and people remain responsible for how they live and what they pursue. Instead of building life around endless striving, Solomon points toward a quieter rhythm of flourishing: enjoy meals with others, work faithfully, accept your limits, and practice gratitude. True joy is found not in prestige or accumulation, but in receiving everyday life as a gift from God, marked by contentment, meaningful work, shared community, and thankfulness toward the Giver of every good thing.

We have been threatening to be matchmakers with a listener for years, but we finally think we found the right candidate to set up on dates. Loyal Brainiac, Sarah's iPad, is going to be the perfect gal to set up. She's smart, funny, pretty, and nice, and we need you all to help us find a match. We also talk to Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and Hily Dating App expert, Dr. Sabrina Romanoff about dating in the digital era, the advantages and challenges of online dating, and how to find a good partner. Plus, we look at the data from the Hily Dating App T.R.U.T.H Report to learn what young people look for in a partner, how spirituality helps them make sense of rejection and compatibility, and why young daters are looking for authenticity over perfection in their dates.00:00 - Recovering from Plant Casualties and Embracing Spring08:20 - Setting Up Sarah's iPad with Dating Criteria12:00 - Debating the Importance of Height in Dating15:55 - The Art of Partners Taking Good Photos19:23 - Why Men Love Candid Photos of Their Partners22:58 - Passport Photos and the Craving for Realness25:25 - Dr. Sabrina Romanoff on Hily Truth Report28:17 - The Paradox of Choice and Dating Exhaustion31:08 - Debunking the 'High Value' Dating Myth33:19 - The Emptiness of Relationships Based on Optics36:29 - Craving Authenticity in the Digital Age38:49 - Using Astrology to Navigate Dating Rejection42:44 - Understanding Rejection as Incompatibility, Not Failure46:10 - Sarah's Journey to Self-Focus and Attraction49:20 - Men vs. Women: Quantity vs. Quality in Dating52:00 - The Impact of Inappropriate Compliments in Dating57:39 - Teaching Others How You Want to Be Treated01:00:19 - Why Women Are Obsessed with Tall Men01:05:50 - Infatuation vs. Finding the Right Partner01:09:09 - The Shift to Online Dating and Al's Role01:12:30 - Sarah's Journey to Authentic Dating Profiles01:16:20 - Concluding Thoughts and Guest InformationBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:If you'd like to try the HILY Dating App, you can Download it from the App Store and or Google Play.Or simply checkout their website here for more details: https://hily.go.link/4iJ1lTDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we welcome Arthur and Ester Brooks to talk about marriage, suffering, and the path to lasting love. Arthur and Ester share what it's like to minister together, revealing both the grace needed and the hard work it takes to love each other faithfully over decades. We also reflect on suffering as an invitation for growth, why pain is fruitful, and how the hardest places in life are where love is purified. Whether you are married, single, or in religious life, intimacy with God is our source of strength for every situation we encounter in life.    Heather's One Thing - Franciscan's Resurrection Party! Heather's Other One Thing -  10 Day Pentecost Audio Prayer Plan Sister Miriam's One Thing - Heather's Easter Spotify Playlist  Michelle's One Thing - Everyone who just came into the Catholic Church! Ester's One Thing - Her husband Arthur! Ester's Other One Thing - Professional Cycling Arthur's One Thing - Opportunities to witness to the Catholic faith during The Meaning of Your Life book launch   Other Resources Mentioned: Arthur Brooks' Website  Ester Brooks' Instagram The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness by Arthur Brooks Other Books by Arthur Brooks   Journal Questions: What does it look like to fight well? How have I witnessed or experienced a marriage that is an antenna to God? What suffering in my life am I resisting? What are the discomforts and sufferings I have experienced today that I can thank God for?   Discussion Questions: When are you tempted to be led by your feelings? When have you had to let go of resisting suffering in the past? Where in your life, marriage, or relationships do you feel stalled? How is God inviting you to prioritize Him over your marriage, relationships, and responsibilities?   Quotes to Ponder: "It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; he is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; he is the beauty to which you are so attracted; it is he who provokes you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise; it is he who urges you to shed the masks of a false life; it is he who reads in your hearts your most genuine choices, the choices that others try to stifle. It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your lives, the will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow yourselves to be grounded down by mediocrity, the courage to commit yourselves humbly and patiently to improving yourselves and society, making the world more human and more fraternal." (Pope John Paul II, World Youth Day, Rome, 2000)   Scripture for Lectio: "Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer." (Romans 12:9-12)   Sponsor - The Inspired Living: The Inspired Living is your one-stop shop for Mother's Day and Sacrament season! Whether you're shopping for the mother who inspired your faith, the child whose love for the Eucharist is flourishing, or the bride who is curating her Catholic home, we've sourced the best Catholic home decor, books, toys, and gifts to lift souls to God and inspire our hearts to ponder Heaven. Our unique array of handcrafted goods are made by artisans not only in the United States, but around the world who are committed to bringing eternal beauty into the home. Abiding Together Listeners get an exclusive 20% off discount using the code ABIDE2026. The Inspired living - bringing eternal beauty to the home    Timestamps: 00:00 The Inspired Living 00:44 Intro 01:54 Scripture Verse 06:06 Ministering as A Married Couple 10:03 How to Fight and Bring About Deeper Union 15:23 Suffering Helps Us Grow 26:12 Committing to A Prayer Life 32:22 Making Space to Become 36:06 Putting God First and Your Spouse Second 38:10 The Science of Being Happy 41:44 One Things

When was the last time you felt truly bored? And when was the last time your life felt genuinely meaningful? For Harvard social scientist Arthur Brooks, those two questions are more connected than you might think. This week on Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Arthur Brooks — professor at Harvard Business School, bestselling author, and one of the most compelling thinkers on happiness and purpose — to dig into his new book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness.  In this episode, Jessi and Arthur discuss: Why so many high-achievers feel empty even when everything is going right How our devices are literally pushing us into the wrong hemisphere of the brain, and why eliminating boredom may have accidentally eliminated meaning The psychology of strivers: why so many driven, successful people are secretly running on a fear that idleness means they'll stop being loved The "arrival fallacy": why reaching your goals so often feels like a letdown, and what that tells you about whether you were chasing the right things The four types of career paths, and why "spiral" careers — built from a series of reinventions — may be the most fulfilling model for this moment How to retrofit a sense of calling into the job you already have Arthur's gut-check formula for evaluating any career opportunity: 80% excitement, 20% fear, 0% deadness Why suffering and meaning share the same part of the brain — and why trying to avoid all pain may be the very thing standing between you and a purposeful life This episode is for anyone who has achieved what they set out to achieve and still found themselves wondering, "Is this it?" — and for anyone still figuring out what they're actually working toward. This conversation was recorded live. If you're a premium member, you can watch the extended version, featuring lots more audience questions, here. Follow Arthur Brooks and Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn.

Arthur C. Brooks returns! The world-renowned social scientist joins Rep. Crenshaw to offer a roadmap to overcoming one of the defining problems of our time: why so many young people feel anxious, depressed, and lost of meaning in their lives. Drawing from neuroscience, behavioral science, and philosophy, Brooks explains how to achieve a life of true happiness and meaning. Hint: put the phone down (but not until you listen to this podcast).   Arthur C. Brooks, PhD is the author of the brand-new book "The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness." He is a social scientist and one of the world's leading authorities on human happiness. He is a Harvard professor, columnist with The Free Press, host of the podcast Office Hours, CBS News contributor, and internationally acclaimed public speaker. Find him on X at @arthurbrooks and Instagram at @arthurcbrooks.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Arthur Brooks about parenting, values, and raising children through example; why kindness, presence, and family habits shape future generations; the rise of depression, anxiety, and loneliness among young people since 2008; the modern crisis of meaning and purpose; how activism, social media, and endless scrolling replace deeper fulfillment; and Brooks' research on the three pillars of meaning—coherence, purpose, and significance; how technology may be undermining happiness and human flourishing; the modern crisis of meaning and happiness; how social media, smartphones, and digital life have replaced real-world human connection; why our brains evolved for small in-person communities, not virtual relationships; rising depression and loneliness among young people; the link between device addiction and unhappiness; success addiction, dopamine, and fame; and why Brooks believes a cultural backlash against screen-driven life may restore purpose, community, and optimism; parenting in the smartphone era and raising kids without device addiction; why family dinner habits and parents' phone use shape children's wellbeing; simple digital detox rules like no devices the first hour of the day, during meals, or before bed; the importance of focusing on life's "big things" over wellness hacks; and Brooks' research on meaning through deep conversations, real relationships, faith, purposeful work, beauty, and even suffering as keys to happiness and human flourishing, and much more.   Get Arthur Brooks' new book The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness here: https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Your-Life-Finding-Emptiness/dp/0593545427

Six steps to reclaim your brain, find purpose, and escape the doom loop.   Arthur Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. Brooks is the author of 15 books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers, Build the Life You Want, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, and From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. His latest book is The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness.  In this episode we talk about: The three essential components of a meaningful life Getting comfortable with boredom  Why we need to be asking questions that google can't answer The neuroscience behind "authentic love"  Strategies for finding meaning in your work  What Arthur means when he says "don't waste your suffering"   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources:  Office Hours with Arthur Brooks   Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here.   This episode is sponsored by: LinkedIn Ads — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at http://www.linkedin.com/happier BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Quō — The smart business phone system with AI call logging and summaries. Try free + 20% off your first six months at https://www.quo.com/happier Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson — A podcast exploring ADHD, neurodivergence, and mental health through conversations with scientists, doctors, and researchers. Search for Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson wherever you get your podcasts. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris  

Click here to find Tyler's new generative book, The Marginal Revolution: Rise and Decline, and the Pending AI Revolution! Arthur Brooks reckons he's on the fourth leg of a spiral-shaped career: French horn player, economist, president of the American Enterprise Institute, and now Harvard professor and evangelist for the science of happiness. His new book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, argues that happiness isn't a feeling but a combination of enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning — the macronutrients of happiness, he calls them — and that most of us are gorging on the wrong ones. Tyler, naturally, wants to know: what's the marginal value of a book on happiness, and what does spiral number five look like? Along the way, Tyler and Arthur cover how scarcity makes savoring possible and why knowing you'll die young sharpens the mind, what twin studies tell us about the genetics of well-being and why that's not actually depressing, the four habits of the genuinely happy, the placebo theory of happiness books, curiosity as an evolved positive emotion, the optimal degree of self-deception, why Arthur chose Catholicism rather than Orthodoxy, what the research says about accepting death, how he became an economist via correspondence school, AI's effect on think tanks, the future of classical music, whether Trumpism or Reaganism is the equilibrium state of American conservatism, whether his views on immigration have changed, what he and Oprah actually agree on, which president from his lifetime he most admires, Barcelona versus Madrid, what 60-year-olds are especially good at, why he's reading Josef Pieper, how he'll face death, and much more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded March 19th, 2026. This episode was made possible through the support of the John Templeton Foundation. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Arthur on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - The Macronutrients of Happiness 00:07:54 - What Happiness Books are Worth 00:12:28 - The Habits of the Happiest People 00:14:27 - Why the Young Reject Happiness Advice 00:17:35 - Curiosity's Role in Happiness 00:20:22 - Self-Deception 00:22:04 - Facing Death 00:25:44 - Choosing a Religion 00:28:41 - Immigration 00:30:27 - The American Right Wing 00:33:55 - AI's Role in Happiness 00:37:12 - What Drives Generosity 00:38:37 - Oprah's Political Views 00:40:16 - Which Political Leaders Arthur Admires 00:41:59 - The Best French Horn Players 00:43:40 - Arthur's Spiral of Careers 00:48:20 - The Future of Think Tanks 00:49:50 - The Future of Classical Music 00:51:27 - Living in Spain 00:55:34 - Age and Peak Performance 00:56:12 - What Arthur Will Do Next 00:59:14 - Outro Image Credit: Jenny Sherman

The Chicago Bulls waive an NBA player for the great crime of speaking out against LGBTQ+ Pride Night; the FBI announces an actual terrorist attack in Michigan as the Michigan Senate Democratic candidate admits local support for terrorists; and we're joined by Bishop Robert Barron and Arthur Brooks during Holy Week. Ep. 2399 Arthur Brooks' new book "The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness" is available here: https://a.co/d/0exEa1Bu - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://dwplus.watch/BenShapiroMemberExclusive - - - Today's Sponsors: ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/ben and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! Helix Sleep - Visit https://helixsleep.com/ben for this exclusive offer. International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) - Visit https://BenForTheFellowship.org to help saves lives by donating today. - - - DailyWire+: Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe

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What if the real reason you feel stuck, anxious, or unfulfilled has nothing to do with your biohacking stack and everything to do with which half of your brain you're actually using? In this episode, Host Dave Asprey sits down with Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks to reveal the neuroscience of meaning, consciousness, and why your left brain's obsession with optimization is quietly destroying your happiness and human performance. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR - Buy Arthur's new book “The Meaning Of Your Life” at: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724315/the-meaning-of-your-life-by-arthur-c-brooks/ Arthur Brooks is a professor at both the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, where he teaches leadership and happiness. He writes the wildly popular "How to Build a Life" column at The Atlantic, hosts the weekly podcast "Office Hours with Arthur Brooks," and has authored 15 books, including two number one New York Times bestsellers: Build the Life You Want with Oprah Winfrey, and From Strength to Strength. His new book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, releases March 31, 2026. Brooks is one of the world's foremost experts on the science of human happiness. Dave and Arthur go deep on hemispheric lateralization, the rediscovered neuroscience showing your right brain holds everything that makes life worth living: meaning, mystery, consciousness, and the ineffable experiences that no AI, no nootropic, and no amount of fasting or sleep optimization can manufacture for you. They break down why the depression and anxiety epidemic is really a right-brain deficiency crisis, and why all the supplements, ketosis protocols, and functional medicine hacks in the world won't fix it if you're living entirely in your left hemisphere. This is a rare episode that bridges hard neuroscience with the deepest questions of human existence. Whether you're deep into anti-aging, neuroplasticity training, or Smarter Not Harder living, this conversation will change how you think about what you're actually optimizing for. You'll Learn: Why the mental health crisis is fundamentally a meaning crisis, and what your brain hemispheres have to do with it How technology, AI, and screen culture are suppressing the right hemisphere and wiring you for anxiety The six scientifically backed ways to open your right brain and unlock experiences of real meaning Why self-improvement fails without first understanding the neuroscience of how ideas install in the brain How suffering, handled correctly, is the single most powerful path to consciousness and purpose Why romantic love, beauty, and deep conversation are forms of neurological medicine What Dave's $2.5 million biohacking journey taught him about the limits of optimization The Buddhist physics of suffering: pain times resistance, and how to lower the resistance instead of the pain Thank you to our sponsors! - Danger Coffee | Grab yours at DangerCoffee.com and use code DAVEPOD at checkout for 15% off. - Screenfit | Get your at-home eye training program for 40% off using code DAVE at https://www.screenfit.com/dave. - Join My Low-Oxalate 30-Day Challenge: daveasprey.com/2026-low-ox-reset - Calroy | Go to Calroy.com/DAVE for exclusive discounts on Arterosil HP, Vascanox HP and all Calroy products.Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Arthur Brooks, Harvard happiness research, meaning of life, hemispheric lateralization, right brain left brain, brain optimization, neuroplasticity, consciousness neuroscience, mental health crisis, depression anxiety solutions, human performance, self-improvement science, longevity mindset, biohacking happiness, Dave Asprey, functional medicine, suffering and purpose, AI limits, meaning and purpose, How to Build a Life Resources: • Buy Arthur's new book “The Meaning Of Your Life” at: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724315/the-meaning-of-your-life-by-arthur-c-brooks/ • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 00:49 – Introduction 02:09 – Teaching & Learning Science 07:05 – Consciousness & Brain Hemispheres 18:51 – Mental Health & Meaning Crisis 20:08 – 6 Ways to Open the Right Brain 21:44 – Deep Questions & Life's Purpose 27:16 – Romantic Love & Relationships 34:37 – Transcendence & Self 41:18 – Finding Your Calling 49:33 – Beauty 53:41 – Suffering & Meaning 57:20 – Closing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.