Podcasts about Henry David Thoreau

Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast  Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com On this week's episode, we're starting Pride Month 2025 off by revisiting the topic of Potter series author J.K. Rowling, whose recent actions along with the continued assault on the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide, warrant further discussion. We are joined by a guest who is an ethicist, philosopher and college instructor, and all of our hosts dive head-first into sharing their feelings on what is happening. And to lead off our discussion, we cover the topic of the casting of the new trio for HBO's upcoming TV series. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Receive 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/mugglecast News: Harry, Ron and Hermione have now been cast in HBO's Harry Potter TV series! The hosts react. Welcome to the podcast, Sunny Williams! Sunny's roots in fandom and wizard rock, and her impressive academic career, make her a perfect fit for our episode today. We revisit the topic of J.K. Rowling, whose new 'Women's Fund' will help advance anti-trans legal cases. Our previous episodes that addressed the author were Episode 447b and Episode 469, both worth a re-listen. The hosts share their thoughts on the last 5 years of disappointment, from infinite double-downs to behavior that is antithetical to the works which we celebrate. Eric takes us through the most recent year in anti-trans legislation, featuring two huge pseudoscientific reports, not peer reviewed and forcefully discredited by major medical organizations, which are nevertheless being used to strip transgender people from accessing healthcare through legislation. The actual science is so in-favor of trans people receiving healthcare, that its opponents have suggested other ways of measuring its efficiency, like whether receivers currently have a job. Rowling's astonishing cruelty is on display daily on X, and her initiatives and gender-policing have been shown to affect ALL women, as the rise on assaults of women in rest areas has grown around hostility towards anyone seen as gender non-conforming by strangers empowered to act. The hosts use scenarios from the Potter books to illustrate what's presently happening. Sunny guides us through the ethics of financially supporting problematic creators, with thoughts from Socrates, Hannah Arendt, Henry David Thoreau, and others! To wrap, we discuss our continued strategy for keeping the fandom progressive and inclusive. Next week, a return to Chapter-by-Chapter will see us introduced to another bully, as it's time to experience Chapter 28, “Snape's Worst Memory.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clay's conversation with writer Craig Childs of western Colorado. Childs is the author of more than a dozen books about America's backcountry. He's spent months, even years, exploring the Grand Canyon and a hundred lesser but magnificent canyons in desert country. Childs has been a river runner, a guide, and a consultant, but mostly, he is a writer of beautiful, spare, sometimes mystical prose about the Colorado Plateau. Clay and Craig talked about how he became a writer, about taking risks in the backcountry, being lost, and getting oneself lost. They also discuss the great 19th-century explorer John Wesley Powell, Henry David Thoreau, and Edward Abbey — the author of the enormously influential book Desert Solitaire. Childs is currently wandering through mountain lion country in western Colorado, trying to understand the ways of these magnificent creatures. You'll love this quiet discussion of things unrelated to America's current politics. This interview was recorded March 20, 2025.

News headline roundup. The politics of tyranny.  Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa discuss cruelty, the talks between the US and Russia, the bombing of a fertility clinic in California, former president Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, and the anniversary of George Floyd's death. Then, Mike talks with Roger Berkowitz about the politics of tyranny.  GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUEST:  Roger Berkowitz is founder and academic director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities and professor of politics, philosophy, and human rights at Bard College. Berkowitz is the author of The Gift of Science, the introduction to On Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau and Hannah Arendt, and The Perils of Invention. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The American Interest, Bookforum, The Forward, The Paris Review online, and Democracy.  ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura López, de "Actual Comunicación Amodiño", empresa que se adica á xestión da comunicación dixital. Hoxe reflexionamos... Dende a promoción da cultura ao brain rot: as redes suman ou restan? 🔊"Se non che sae da cabeza “tralalero tralalá”, “bombardino cocodrilo”, “ballerina capuccina” ou “thung thung thung sahur”, entre outros, permítenos dicirche que estamos ante un caso de brain rot". 🔊"O brain rot defínese como o “suposto deterioro do estado mental ou intelectual dunha persoa, especialmente visto como resultado dun consumo excesivo de material considerado trivial ou pouco estimulante"". 🔊"Nos últimos meses, esta “podredumbre cerebral” está a facer referencia a contido creado por Intelixencia Artificial, especialmente vídeos curtos, que forma parte dunha parodia, que carece de sentido e que roza o absurdo o que, de algún xeito, fai que non poidamos parar de velos". 📢Non é ningunha sorpresa dicir que vivimos nun mundo cada vez máis hiperconectado. As redes sociais forman parte do noso día a día, dende o xeito no que nos informamos ata como nos relacionamos. Agora a cuestión é se estas nos aportan cousas positivas ou se nos restan. A resposta, como case sempre, non é branco nin negro. Por iso, imos intentar facer un pequeno repaso dos dous lados da moeda. Por un lado, os beneficios reais de estar presentes na rede e, por outro lado, os “perigos” menos evidentes pero cada vez máis comúns encabezados por un fenómeno que agora mesmo está en boca de todos: o brain rot. 💡Cando as redes suman: catro motivos para quedarse ✅1. Conectan persoas e comunidades. As redes sociais permiten manter o contacto con amigos e familia en calquera parte do mundo. Pero van máis alá: crean comunidades arredor de intereses comúns. ✅2. Promoven causas sociais e mobilización. Un dos exemplos máis grandes que quizais nos veña á mente sobre o poder de mobilización que teñen as redes sociais poderían ser os cancelos #MeToo ou #BlackLivesMatter. Tamén se podería citar a mobilización e a onda de solidariedade que suscitaron as redes sociais durante a dana en Valencia. Aínda que iso si, tamén serviron para ver o lado máis negativo ao ser un medio idóneo para algúns usuarios para difundir bulos e desinformación. ✅3. Acceso á información e aprendizaxe. Youtube, Twitter ou mesmo TikTok están cheos de contido educativo. Desde clases de matemáticas ata vídeos sobre historia ou ciencia, o coñecemento está máis accesible ca nunca. As redes sociais crean modas e, agora, semella que a divulgación é tendencia (e iso non nos pode gustar máis). Neste sentido, hai milleiros de contas de diferentes ámbitos pero as nosas recomendacións particulares son Paula Vilaboy (@blondiemuser) se queremos aprender a ter unha vida máis sostible; La Hiperactina, se nos interesa saber máis sobre a saúde e o corpo humano; a canle de Youtube de The Saiyan Kiwi se nos apetece descubrir a ciencia que hai detrás do deporte; Neuromodernos para saber un chisco máis de Intelixencia Artificial; ou Itziar Oltra para descubrir campañas publicitarias e estratexias do máis interesantes. ✅4. Promoven a lingua e cultura galegas. Xa que aínda estamos coa resaca do Día das Letras Galegas encima, é necesario mencionar que cada vez se ven máis creadores de contido en galego, dende humor e música ata contido divulgativo sobre a lingua e cultura galegas. Isto axuda a normalizar o uso da lingua e achegala a novas xeracións nos espazos onde xa se moven. Os nosos creadores de contido preferidos neste ámbito agora mesmo? Só por citar algúns podemos atoparnos coa retranca consciente de Konachadas, a divulgación cultural de Prado Rúa ou o contido musical de Rodri Míguez. 💡Cando as redes restan: un motivo para fuxir Se non che sae da cabeza “tralalero tralalá”, “bombardino cocodrilo”, “ballerina capuccina” ou “thung thung thung sahur”, entre outros, permítenos dicirche que estamos ante un caso de brain rot (e se non sabes de que estamos a falar, noraboa!). No 2024, o Dicionario de Oxford nomeou o termo brain rot como palabra do ano. Este defínese como o “suposto deterioro do estado mental ou intelectual dunha persoa, especialmente visto como resultado dun consumo excesivo de material (agora particularmente contido en liña) considerado trivial ou pouco estimulante. Aínda que o rexistro do primeiro uso deste termo se remonta a 1854, no libro Walden de Henry David Thoreau, é agora cando se popularizou. Segundo indican dende o Diccionario Oxford, o termo comezou a gañar relevancia en redes sociais (particularmente en TikTok, entre as xeracións Z e Alpha) e agora comeza a verse con máis frecuencia tamén en medios de comunicación tradicionais, dentro dun contexto social crecente de preocupación polo impacto negativo do consumo excesivo de contido en liña. É así que medios como elDiario.es din que o brain rot ademais de referirse a un tipo de contido concreto, é un reflexo do estado mental colectivo que se pode observar, por exemplo, na forma na que falamos (frases cada vez máis curtas, caóticas ou inconexas) e a nosa tolerancia crecente cara o absurdo, enfermo ou molesto. Nos últimos meses, esta “podredumbre cerebral” está a facer referencia a contido creado por Intelixencia Artificial, especialmente vídeos curtos, que forma parte dunha parodia, que carece de sentido e que roza o absurdo o que, de algún xeito, fai que non poidamos parar de velos. De feito, isto xa forma parte dunha corrente máis ampla denominada IA slop, unha vaga de imaxes creadas por IA sen filtro nin propósito máis alá de saturar a rede. E cal é o problema deste contido? Que o algoritmo xoga ao seu favor, xa que moitos de nós seguro que repetimos a visualización dalgún destes vídeos preguntándonos “pero que acabo de ver?” e, ademais, non incumpren ningunha normativa das plataformas sociais, polo que, polo de agora, de nós depende que a súa popularidade continúe medrando ou non. 💡Algúns consellos para regular o noso consumo ✅● Uso consciente. Preguntémonos por que estamos abrindo unha rede social concreta. Por aburrimento? Para un fin concreto? Para atopar información? ✅● Ser conscientes das horas que lle dedicamos. Poñer límites co temporizador do móbil ou usar aplicacións que restrinxen o tempo de uso pode axudarnos. ✅● Seguir contas que aporten valor. Humor, aprendizaxe, arte, historia ou ciencia. 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For fans of Henry David Thoreau comes THE LUNATIC, the debut literary novel from Michelle B. Slater set during the height of the Occupy Movement of 2011. Dr. Slater discusses her novel, as well as her two nonfiction books, STARVING TO HEAL IN SIBERIA and SOULMATE DOG.

La sencillez como forma de vida, es una simplificación eliminando todo lo innecesario tanto físico como mental para quedarnos con lo esencial. En este programa hablaremos de la sencillez contando con autores como Henry David Thoreau, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Alan Watts y Antonio Blay. También contaremos con otras perspectivas como la religiosa con San Vicente de Paul, San Francisco de Asís, Buda y Rumi así como desde textos literarios de Rafael Sánchez Ferlosio, Miguel Delibes, José María Pemán y Carmen Laforet. Música: Celestial_Aeon_Project -"Angel" Chris Zabriskie: -"I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor" Julien Lussiez: -"Ending" Frozen Silence: -"Beautiful Guitar" Maryna: -"Uplifting Emotion Background" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ Películas: Amelie (2001, Jean-Pierre Jeunet) Pablo, el Apóstol de Cristo (2018, Andrew Hyatt)

Step into the timeless world of Walden, Henry David Thoreau's iconic meditation on simplicity, nature, and self-reliance. Recorded here in its complete and unabridged form, this audiobook captures Thoreau's two-year journey living deliberately in a small cabin by Walden Pond. In this profound reflection, Thoreau critiques modern society, questions materialism, and explores how reconnecting with nature...

Bosquegrafiar sentidos, emociones y folios en blanco. Hacer visibles las bellezas todas. Hacer visible lo invisible, con Alicia Andrés Ramos, Vamos a convertir su milagroso préstamo de los sentidos en un hábito salvador.Nos habita una habitante de al otro lado del espejo que un día lo atravesó buscando los bosques y la letra de los bosques. Se llama Alicia, como no podía ser de otra forma y tiene por costumbre bosquegrafiar sentidos, emociones. De hecho, su principal ocupación es prestar sus sentidos, prestarnos sus personales, particulares y exquisitos sentidos para que experimentemos EL BOSQUE A TRAVÉS… Alicia Andrés Ramos inspira tanto que provoca esta charla, íntima, en conjunción, mágica, nutritiva y emocional, completa con palabras y sentimientos y experiencias casi el total de las dos horas de este bosque. Como beber de las bodegas místicas de San Juan de la Cruz, de los bosques canópeos de Francis Hallé, de las vidas minuciosas de Mary Oliver, como renovarse en los baños de bosque que ella misma crea y recrea para selectos grupos de ávidos consumidores de naturalezas boscosas y literaturas arbóreas. Ella lo llama Bosquegrafías. Y su novela se titula “Hilaturas” y es activista cultural. Contamos con los textos escogidos por Alicia de maestras y maestros de la literatura emboscada: Mary Oliver, Annie Dillard, Ana María Matute, Henry David Thoreau, Elena Medel. También de su propia selección musical, con El Naán, Birds on a wire, Lisa Hannigan, Silvia Pérez Cruz, Alondra Bentley y Rodrigo Cuevas. Además, contamos con un nuevo Cuaderno de Nidos de Raúl Alcanduerca. E incluimos algunos extractos sobre cambio climático de la Encíclica Laudato Sí, de Francisco. En El Club de la Hojarasca: María Taosa, Charlie Faber, José Manuel Sebastián e Isabel Ruíz Lara.HT: #BosquegrafiasRadio3Escuchar audio

Daily QuoteUnder like circumstances, all trees would at last acquire like habits of growth. (Henry David Thoreau)Poem of the Day行行重行行 Beauty of WordsNobody Loves MeD.H. Lawrence

Many writers take inspiration from nature.  That is certain true for this man who is known to take long walks and then come back to...

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "Are you spending your time on what truly matters to you... or are you just staying busy? What can you change today to create more meaning in your daily life?" Enjoy Episode 13 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

In Episode 392 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore the shores of Plymouth, Massachusetts search for a giant sea serpent that as spotted here by multiple witnesses back in the mid-1800s. One of those witnesses was none other than stateman and orator Daniel Webster.    See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-392-the-plymouth-sea-serpent/    Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends         Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com/        Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/    

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   You can find Ben Shattuck at his website https://www.benshattuck.com/ or on IG @Benshattuck_   This week we chat with Ben Shattuck, author of Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau published by Tin House Books in 2022.  Amy knew this book would appeal to Carrie because she is nothing if not a literary weirdo, and she has been since high school when she quoted from Thoreau in her senior yearbook. Despite her hopes that Ben would, like her, have a high school infatuation with Thoreau, he explains that his interest began much later. Even if you don't know anything about Thoreau, if you're a walker or a hiker, you have experienced the unique meditative impact of this activity and can appreciate Ben's insights on it. Ben also has a book of fiction out titled The History of Sound that is a finalist for the Pen/Faulkner prize so we are just really thrilled to have him with us today.  And this week, for our recommendations section, we didn't just pick a random topic like asparagus or comas to share books about—we actually continue with the theme of walking. We each share at least 3 books that feature walking, hiking, or being in nature in some meditative way. We have literary fiction, memoirs, essays, and even a romance.   Books mentioned-- 1- Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau by Ben Shattuck   2- The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck   3- Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper   4- A Paris Year: My Day to Day Adventures in the Most Romantic City in the World by Janice Macleod   5- Dear Paris by Janice Macleod   6- The French Ingredient: A Memoir by Jane Bertch (La Cuisine French Cooking School)   7- Teaching a Stone to Talk by Annie Dillard   8- Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard   9- The Journals of Henry David Thoreau by Henry David Thoreau    10 - Matrix by Lauren Groff   11- Year of Wonder by Geraldine Brooks   12- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt   13- Dancing Woman by Elaine Neil Orr   14- A 5 Star Read Recommended by Fellow Book Lover Simone Praylow @fullof_lit - Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea   15- Summit Lake by Charlie Donlea   16- Don't Believe It by Charlie Donlea   17- In My Boots: A Memoir of 5 Million Steps Along the Appalachian Trail by Amanda K. Jaros 18- Going to Maine: All the Ways to Fall on the Appalachian Trail by Sally Chaffin Brooks 19- The Unforeseen Wilderness: Kentucky's Red River Gorge by Wendell Berry 20- Windswept: Walking the Paths of Trailblazing Women by Annabelle Abbs 21- Ulysses by James Joyce  22- The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher 23- The Guide to James Joyce's Ulysses by Patrick Hastings 24- The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce 25- You Are Here by David Nichols   Media mentioned-- The Residence (Netflix, 2024)  

Join the #McConnellCenter as we host Dr. John Kleber for a conversation regarding the work of Henry David Thoreau. Now one of Kentucky's most respected historians, John Kleber was a member of the third graduating class of Trinity High School in 1959. Four years later he earned a history BA at Bellarmine College, graduating summa cum laude. By 1969, Kleber had earned his Master's degree and PhD from the University of Kentucky. At Morehead State University, he became associate professor of history, director of the Academic Honors Program, and dean of the Caudill College of Humanities. He is the editor of The Kentucky Encyclopedia and The Encyclopedia of Louisville. We all know we need to read more and there are literally millions of books on shelves with new ones printed every day. How do we sort through all the possibilities to find the book that is just right for us now? Well, the McConnell Center is bringing authors and experts to inspire us to read impactful and entertaining books that might be on our shelves or in our e-readers, but which we haven't yet picked up. We hope you learn a lot in the following podcast and we hope you might be inspired to pick up one or more of the books we are highlighting this year at the University of Louisville's McConnell Center. Stay Connected Visit us at McConnellcenter.org Subscribe to our newsletter  Facebook: @mcconnellcenter Instagram: @ulmcenter  Twitter: @ULmCenter This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center

Regardless of the generation, The Cost of Living metaphorically speaks to what we give up, endure, and fight for in exchange for survival, success, or fulfillment. It's the sacrifices—financial, emotional, and physical—that shape our lives, and each generation feels those costs differently.Catch recent YouTube clips (Mitch Wonders is on YouTube, like and subscribe!!), see behind the scenes pics of each guest, and binge all MWP episodes at mitchwonders.com ...and...THANK YOU!This week's episode title brought to you by fan favorite, Henry David Thoreau!!

Giuseppe Castellano talks to Lori Steel, Literary Agent and Founder of SteelWorks Literary, about launching a literary agency amid concerns (from some) surrounding the health of the children's book industry; what she looks for in a children's book creator; what Henry David Thoreau can teach illustrators; and more.To learn more about Steelworks Literary, visit steelworksliterary.com.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Yuko Shimizu, Anoosha Syed, Vera Brosgol, and Alex T. Smith If you find value in this podcast, you can support it by subscribing to our best-selling publication, Notes On Illustration, on Substack. Among other benefits, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.

In today's complex, fast-paced world, what can we learn from philosophers? John Kaag thinks we can learn a lot. He's created an audiobook Spring Training (for the Rest of Your Life), discussing his ideas highlighting Thoreau, Emerson and William James. He's also the co-founder of Rebind, an AI company transforming classic literature into interactive, guided experiences. Rebind pairs books with original interactive commentary from some of today's greatest thinkers who serve as expert guides,  featuring conversations, personal anecdotes, historical context, and reflections. Rebind was named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 and was a TIME Magazine "Best Invention of 2024." John Kaag joins us from Massachusetts. __________________ Bio John Kaag is a distinguished philosopher and author, widely recognized for his deep knowledge of Henry David Thoreau's classic Walden. He has authored several books, including American Philosophy: A Love Story and Hiking with Nietzsche, both of which were New York Times and NPR Best Books of the Year. In 2023, he published Henry at Work, a thorough examination of Thoreau's philosophy as it relates to post-pandemic work habits. Kaag has contributed to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harper's Magazine, bringing timeless philosophical insights to a wider audience. ________________________ For More on John Kaag Spring Training (for the Rest of Your Life)  Rebind Try Rebind - Discount offer _________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Living for Pleasure – Emily Austin, PhD The Art of the Interesting – Lorraine Besser, PhD An Artful Life – John P. Weiss _________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how The Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one – on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host  Joe Casey is an executive coach who also helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a twenty-six-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Today, in addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, which thanks to his guests and loyal listeners, ranks in the top 1 % globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 1.6 million downloads. Business Insider has recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy. Connect on LinkedIn _________________________ Wise Quotes On Philosophers - and AI "I think it's interesting. I think that when it comes to the perennial questions of philosophy, like why am I here? What is the good life? Why is life worth living? These questions typically are answered in very personal settings, between friends, between family members, between, I teach at UMass Lowell, so my classes are relatively small within a classroom setting. But I think what's interesting is that when like lots of readers and lots of thinkers don't have the chance to interact with others in a sort of active way. My mother was one of these individuals. She retired when she was 68,

Welcome to Revive Ministries Podcast. Envision a car ride across the country and you are sitting next to a 7-year-old boy in the back seat constantly asking questions about how long it will take and why? It may seem exhausting, but the curiosity and excitement appears to still be awake. When was the last time I was excited to get anywhere or, better yet, ask myself “why” constantly due to my pure curiosity and excitement for what is next? This month we are diving deeper into discovering what's our “why.” Why may it be important to have purpose when it comes to our daily lives and resilience? “The two most important days in life are the day you born and the day you discover the reason why.” – Mark TwainToday, we have a new guest, Shane Thrapp, to assist us in discussing this area while also sharing their own story along the way. Disclaimer: if you are in crisis, please seek appropriate professional help immediately. The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available for those in the States.More on Shane ThrappWebsites and Social MediaWebsite - https://www.creatingorderfromchaos.comCoaching Freebie! - https://www.creatingorderfromchaos.com/values-and-strengths-freebieMen's ADHD Support Group Website - https://www.mensadhdsupportgroup.orgADHD Parent Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdparentsupportgroupAutism Parent Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/autisticchildrenparentsupportWe Accept The Love and Respect That We Feel We Deserve.We Achieve This By Learning To Love and Respect Ourselves First.Schedule a call today!What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Henry David Thoreau

In Walden (1854), Henry David Thoreau said he wanted to “drive life into a corner” and “reduce it to its lowest terms.” We often feel the appeal of that idea: to get away from civilization and really “live.” But would that always be a pleasurable series of epiphanies? Would the natural world always provide a backdrop against which we could explore our “real” selves? Thoureau also said that “a man is free in proportion to the number of things he can let alone.” Sounds good–unless that freedom from society and materialism reduces one to a new and worse kind of servant. Hiroshi Teshigahara's Woman in the Dunes (1964) toys with these questions while simultaneously keeping its audience surprised and off-balance. It's a movie in which everything is buried in sand and the sand is a metaphor for everything. Woman in the Dunes is based on Kobo Ave's novel, which you can find here. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Please consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find our hundreds of episodes here on the New Books Network. Follow the show on X and on Letterboxd–and email us at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Also check out Dan's substack Pages and Frames where he writes about books and movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Walden (1854), Henry David Thoreau said he wanted to “drive life into a corner” and “reduce it to its lowest terms.” We often feel the appeal of that idea: to get away from civilization and really “live.” But would that always be a pleasurable series of epiphanies? Would the natural world always provide a backdrop against which we could explore our “real” selves? Thoureau also said that “a man is free in proportion to the number of things he can let alone.” Sounds good–unless that freedom from society and materialism reduces one to a new and worse kind of servant. Hiroshi Teshigahara's Woman in the Dunes (1964) toys with these questions while simultaneously keeping its audience surprised and off-balance. It's a movie in which everything is buried in sand and the sand is a metaphor for everything. Woman in the Dunes is based on Kobo Ave's novel, which you can find here. Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Please consider leaving us a rating or review. You can find our hundreds of episodes here on the New Books Network. Follow the show on X and on Letterboxd–and email us at fifteenminutefilm@gmail.com with requests and recommendations. Also check out Dan's substack Pages and Frames where he writes about books and movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

By Joe Jacoby Sr. - Our lives are often influenced by human nature, which tends to be self-indulgent, inward-focused, and sinful, drawing us away from God. This stands in contrast to the godly nature we are called to cultivate. Henry David Thoreau, an American philosopher, once said, "As a single footstep will not make

Today, I will return with Robert's Corner, a segment I conducted several years ago. I don't know how often it will be added, but this allows me to stay connected to all of you. The listeners' topics may range from this month's theme to more current topics.Disclaimer: if you are in crisis, please seek appropriate professional help immediately. The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available for those in the States.“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Henry David Thoreau

Joseph Pearce is an educator, essayist, and author of over two dozen books. I reached out to Joseph because I wanted to learn more about the great Irish playwright and wit, Oscar Wilde, about whom he has written extensively. Joseph's excellent biography of Wilde, “Unmasking Oscar Wilde” is linked below. Using Wilde as a springboard, Joseph and I leapt into a variety of topics, including:The different forms of Tragedy: Pagan v. Christian; Oedipus; Macbeth; Shakespeare's religion; Catholicism; GK Chesterton; Oscar Wilde; How one develops a sense of wonder; Art for whose sake?; Self-destructive spirals; God; Transcendentalism; Walking; Henry David Thoreau; And much more! I hope that you enjoy this episode. A link to Joseph's website, on which you'll find an abundance of beautifully-composed, thoughtful essays: https://jpearce.co/Do consider joining his “Inner Sanctum” membership bloc, through which you'll be given access to even more content. Book: “Unmasking Oscar Wilde” - https://ignatius.com/the-unmasking-of-oscar-wilde-uowp/Links to my stuff: My Instagram page, on which I post shorts from this and prior episodes: Instagram: @danielethanfinneran https://www.instagram.com/danielethanfinneran/X: @DanielEFinneranMessage me on X, or send an email to daniel.ethan.finneran@gmail.com (especially if you have someone I can interview in mind!) My sister project, PNEUMA, on which I put out sleep stories, meditations, and mindfulness content. Search “Pneuma meditations” on any podcast streaming platform. If you enjoy these conversations, please share them with family and friends! Thank you. 

What does a term initially used 170 years ago in one of the most influential and compelling books in American literature have to do with the cognitive health category? And what was the term that Henry David Thoreau used his 1854 non-fiction book Walden to criticize society's tendency to devalue complex ideas in favor of simple ones…seeing this as indicative of a general decline in mental and intellectual effort? Brain Rot. But that term has taken on new significance in the digital age, especially over the past year or two. Brain rot is a term used to describe the phenomenon involving a constant consumption of short, fast-paced content that can overwhelm the brain, leading to decreased attention spans, mental exhaustion, and a reduced ability to engage with deeper, more meaningful activities. Initially gaining traction on TikTok among Gen Z and Gen Alpha communities, brain rot became so widespread that Oxford University Press even named it the 2024 word of the year. But what if I told you that the term “brain rot” gaining mainstream prominence could prove extremely important in further expanding and evolving the cognitive health category? I believe brain rot moving into the mainstream lexicon could have the power to democratize the cognitive health category. And that's because “brain rot” doesn't age discriminate, or for that matter…discriminate based on ethnicity, gender, or any other characteristic. In fact, very rarely is anyone completely protected today against experiencing mental fatigue from social media information overload. Now in stating that…purchasing behavior doesn't necessarily change materially just because a societal problem has been catapulted into the minds of more consumers. And there's pros and cons to when a functional CPG category is democratized. But something that usually helps push that consumer awareness down funnel through consideration and into purchasing activity is having that category creating brand that unlocks massive commercial success by meeting consumers where they're at with the ideal product development variables…eventually triggering competition that further evolves the market. And while there's a multitude of competitors currently within the cognitive health category…it hasn't seen a Liquid I.V. or Vital Proteins type breakout brand that creates the category by pushing democratized consumer awareness down funnel unlocking massive commercial success. But in stating that…I also acknowledge this business phenomenon could occur in the near-term future from a strengthening sub-segment of the cognitive health category. And then finally, instead of providing you with a typical collection of “retail sales data trends” to validate what you already intuitively assume, that peak performers are more frequently seeking out “fast-acting cognitive-boosting” functional CPG products in convenient formats to improve their daily life, I wanted to end this content a bit differently by adding value through an anecdote surrounding my recent personal journey to minimize “brain rot.”

My father stands in the doorway of Henry David Thoreau's cabin on Walden Pond. Of course, there is no cabin anymore, instead the cabin's footprint is marked with narrow granite stones, giving the whole place an unintended funerary feeling.

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. In 1839, five women gathered in a Boston parlor, asking two profound questions: What are we born to do? How shall we do it? Their answers helped shape one of the most important intellectual movements in American history—Transcendentalism. We know the names Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. But what about Mary Moody Emerson, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, Lydia Jackson Emerson, and Margaret Fuller? These women weren't just observers of the movement; they were its architects. They nurtured its philosophy, challenged its leaders, and laid the foundations for American feminism. Yet, history largely ignored them. Their ideas, often groundbreaking, were overshadowed by the men they inspired. Until now. Today, we welcome Smithsonian Associate Dr. Randall Fuller, the Herman Melville Distinguished Professor of 19th-Century American Literature at the University of Kansas, to uncover the hidden story of Transcendentalism.  Smithsonian Associate Dr. Randall Fuller will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes today for details on his presentation, titled Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Transcendentalist Women. His book of the same name, available at Apple Books, Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Women in the Age of Transcendentalism, challenges what we think we know about this movement and restores these women to their rightful place in history. Did Emerson's most famous ideas actually begin with his aunt? Did a woman's journal from Cuba shape the way Americans saw nature? And how did one wife push her husband to take a stand on abolition? This is a conversation about the influence, erasure, and intellectual power of women in a time that tried to silence them. So, let's step back into the 19th century and meet the women who changed America—without ever getting the credit. My thanks to Smithsonian Associate Dr. Randall Fuller will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up. Please check out our show notes today for details on his presentation, titled Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Transcendentalist Women His book, of the same name, and available at Apple Books, Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Women in the Age of Transcendentalism. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Please wish them a Happy 60th Anniversary this year! My thanks to Sam and Miranda Heninger for all they do to help ths show, too. And my thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast. Be well, be safe, and Let's Talk About Better™  The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, thanks, everybody and we'll see you next time.

In this episode, William Green welcomes back Pico Iyer, one of his all-time favorite guests. Pico is a famed author & speaker whose TED talks have been viewed about 12 million times. Here, he discusses his new book, “Aflame,” which explores how to find peace of mind, happiness & clarity amid extreme uncertainty & accelerating change. This episode is a masterclass on creating a richer, wiser, happier life while living by what Warren Buffett calls an inner scorecard. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 04:31 - How to find calm & clarity in the midst of uncertainty & change. 14:39 - How silence helps to “cleanse” our agitated, cluttered minds.  19:09 - Why Pico Iyer has stayed at a monastery more than 100 times. 28:02 - Why the greatest luxury comes from craving less, not more.  31:53 - How he designs his life to maximize freedom & fulfillment. 35:50 - Why he loves Warren Buffett's idea of living by an inner scorecard. 52:41 - How the greatest investors remind Pico of monks. 01:10:28 - How to create more spaciousness in your own busy life.  01:18:25 - How to achieve more by doing less & taking time to reflect. 01:23:05 - Why it's helpful to view investing as a game. 01:51:27 - How Leonard Cohen rebounded after losing almost all his money. 01:51:27 - How to maintain hope—& gratitude—in the face of adversity. 01:57:55 - What Pico has learned from his long friendship with the Dalai Lama. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Pico Iyer's website. Pico Iyer's book: Aflame: Learning from Silence. Pico Iyer's books: The Open Road: The Global Journey of the 14th Dalai Lama. Henry David Thoreau's book: Walden. Pico Iyer's TED talk on The Art of Stillness. William's 2023 podcast interview with Pico Iyer. William's podcast interview with Daniel Goleman & Tsoknyi Rinpoche. William's podcast interview with Brad Stulberg. William Green's book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book. Follow William Green on X. Email Shawn at shawn@theinvestorspodcast.com to attend our free events in Omaha or visit this page. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Hardblock Found SimpleMining CFI Education Netsuite Unchained The Bitcoin Way Vanta Shopify Fintool Onramp TurboTax Vanta Fundrise HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

In this week's episode we're going to take a look at the importance of what you see in the things you look at.  Henry David Thoreau once said that, “It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ”  Do you give any thought to what are you're looking at in your world?  

C'est le retour d'Helen Faradji qui nous propose 5 commandements culturels pour survivre à notre époque. Avec la professeure Mélissa Thériault, on présente une réédition qu'elle a pilotée du récit de voyage de Henry David Thoreau à Montréal et Québec en 1850, un récit  tout à fait étonnant même si truffé de préjugés bien gras envers le Québec de l'époque. Et le journaliste indépendant Martin Forgues analyse les probabilités d'une invasion américaine en regard de son propre passé militaire. 

Welcome to Revive Ministries Podcast. Envision a car ride across the country, and you sit next to a 7-year-old boy in the back seat, constantly asking questions about how long it will take and why. It may seem exhausting, but the curiosity and excitement remain awake. When was the last time I was excited to get anywhere or, better yet, ask myself “why” constantly due to my curiosity and excitement for what is next? This month, we are diving deeper into discovering our “why.” Why may it be important to have purpose when it comes to our daily lives and resilience? “The two most important days in life are the day you born and the day you discover the reason why.” – Mark TwainToday, we have a new guest, Matt O'Neil, to assist us in discussing this area while also sharing their own story along the way. Disclaimer: if you are in crisis, please seek appropriate professional help immediately. The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available for those in the States.More on Matt O NeilMatt O'Neill: Good Mood Revolution | Author & Podcast HostMatt O'Neills is a leading voice in improving your overall well being and quality of life through learning how to improve your mind, mood, and health.https://mattoneill.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/goodmoodmatt/Linkedin - matt-o-neill-02528057https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-o-neill-02528057/The Good Mood Show with Matt O'NeillThe Good Mood Show with Matt O'Neill. 33 likes · 2 talking about this. ☀️

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Welcome to Revive Ministries Podcast. Envision a car rideacross the country, and you sit next to a 7-year-old boy in the backseat, constantly asking how long it will take and why. It may seem exhausting, but the curiosity and excitement remain awake. When was the last time I was excited to get anywhere or, better yet, ask myself “why” constantly due to my pure curiosity and excitement for what is next? “The two most important days in life are the day you bornand the day you discover the reason why.” – Mark Twain Disclaimer: if you are in crisis, please seek appropriateprofessional help immediately. The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline isavailable for those in the States. more on Sharon Rolph  Make a Marvelous Transition into VolunteeringEmbrace a fulfilling retirement with Sharon Rolph's course:'Make a Marvelous Transition into Volunteering.' Learn, grow, and make ameaningful impact! https://www.sharonrolph.com/volunteering-courseFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/rolphsm What A Difference Knowing Your Essence MakesLife is rigged in your FAVOR! Learn how to experience theideal.From the author of FRESH COURAGE in Retirement: finding purpose, essenceand fulfillment. It'... https://bit.ly/3iL9iQe Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sharon_queenofcourage/Websitehttps://www.sharonrolph.com/offers/s9pvjy2s/Linkedin - sharon-rolphhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-rolph/ Sharon RolphI TEACH NEWLY Retired SINGLES how to SPARKLE withouttorturing your friends and family! YOUR Spark is the key to being visible in retirement and only available through Effortless Vitality. I felt invisible my whole career. Did you? Or have become widowed over the years. I'm here to inspire You with hope and courage to live life from your heart, shine and to express your uniqueness. I was pretty amazing in my early years when I skipped 2nd grade! I bet you were amazing too. Yet I didn't want to be seen because I wanted be safe and avoid the abuse at home. Growing up on a farm, norelationship with my dad, paying my own way thru college and never marryingreally stretched me. Yet books don't hurt us and learning felt good. Reading TOGETHER recently, inspired me to help heal our lonely (invisible) world. My desire is to inspire you to share your BEST. To unleash your dream, use your untapped potential, time freedom and make a unique contribution now. Let'sSPARKLE together. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPh2wkaTJr_20-hpdkxv_vw Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C85LHuiyYqL HOME | Effortless VitalityI inspire you to live from your unique Inner Spark and joyso every day feels ideal, filled with contentment, satisfaction andfulfillment. Trade in your boredom, confusion or feeling useless. https://sharonrolph.comEtsyhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/quiltedpetunia “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important aswhat you become by achieving your goals.” – Henry David Thoreau

With "Walden," Henry David Thoreau presented fresh viewpoints about materialism, independence and community which have challenged readers for well over a century. But what did the famed American writer believe about religion? Matthew Peterson speaks with Richard Higgins about his recent book, "Thoreau's God," to find out.

The crabapple tree may be small, but it holds a quiet kind of magic. From its delicate spring blossoms to its jewel-like autumn fruit, it has been a tree of love, mystery, and quiet resilience for centuries. In ancient folklore, its seeds were tossed into the fire to reveal the truth of the heart, while its roots—unseen beneath the soil—continue to shape the apples we know today. A symbol of nature's hidden wonders, the crabapple reminds us that even the smallest things can hold deep meaning. In this soothing episode of Sleepy Seedlings, we journey through the seasons with the crabapple tree, exploring its history, mythology, and quiet role in the natural world. As we reflect on its enduring presence, we are reminded of Henry David Thoreau's words: "Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads". Settle in, slow your breath, and let the magic of the humble crabapple guide you into restful sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was originally a lecture given by Thoreau in 1851 at the Concord lyceum titled "The Wild" . He revised it before his death and it was included as part of the June 1862 edition of Atlantic Monthly. This essay appears, on the surface, to be simply expounding the qualities of Nature and man's place therein. Through this medium he not only touches those subjects, but with the implications of such a respect for nature, or lack thereof. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor spoke about the firm's business model, how its strategy is about empowering investors, and the company's link to the work of Henry David Thoreau.

In November 1839, a group of young women in Boston formed a conversation society "to answer the great questions" of special importance to women: "What are we born to do? How shall we do it?" The lives and works of the five women who discussed these questions are at the center of Bright Circle, a group biography of remarkable thinkers and artists who played pathbreaking roles in the transcendentalist movement. Transcendentalism remains the most important literary and philosophical movement to have originated in the United States. Most accounts of it, however, trace its emergence to a group of young intellectuals (primarily Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau) dissatisfied with their religious, literary, and social culture. Yet there is a forgotten history of transcendentalism--a submerged counternarrative--that features a network of fiercely intelligent women who were central to the development of the movement even as they found themselves silenced by their culturally-assigned roles as women. Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Women in the Age of Transcendentalism (Oxford UP, 2024) is intended to reorient our understanding of transcendentalism: to help us see the movement as a far more collaborative and interactive project between women and men than is commonly understood. It recounts the lives of Mary Moody Emerson, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, Lydia Jackson Emerson, and Margaret Fuller as they developed crucial ideas about the self, nature, and feeling even as they pushed their male counterparts to consider the rights of enslaved people of color and women. Many ideas once considered original to Emerson and Thoreau are shown to have originated with women who had little opportunity of publicly expressing them. Together, the five women of Bright Circle helped form the foundations of American feminism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In November 1839, a group of young women in Boston formed a conversation society "to answer the great questions" of special importance to women: "What are we born to do? How shall we do it?" The lives and works of the five women who discussed these questions are at the center of Bright Circle, a group biography of remarkable thinkers and artists who played pathbreaking roles in the transcendentalist movement. Transcendentalism remains the most important literary and philosophical movement to have originated in the United States. Most accounts of it, however, trace its emergence to a group of young intellectuals (primarily Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau) dissatisfied with their religious, literary, and social culture. Yet there is a forgotten history of transcendentalism--a submerged counternarrative--that features a network of fiercely intelligent women who were central to the development of the movement even as they found themselves silenced by their culturally-assigned roles as women. Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Women in the Age of Transcendentalism (Oxford UP, 2024) is intended to reorient our understanding of transcendentalism: to help us see the movement as a far more collaborative and interactive project between women and men than is commonly understood. It recounts the lives of Mary Moody Emerson, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, Lydia Jackson Emerson, and Margaret Fuller as they developed crucial ideas about the self, nature, and feeling even as they pushed their male counterparts to consider the rights of enslaved people of color and women. Many ideas once considered original to Emerson and Thoreau are shown to have originated with women who had little opportunity of publicly expressing them. Together, the five women of Bright Circle helped form the foundations of American feminism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In November 1839, a group of young women in Boston formed a conversation society "to answer the great questions" of special importance to women: "What are we born to do? How shall we do it?" The lives and works of the five women who discussed these questions are at the center of Bright Circle, a group biography of remarkable thinkers and artists who played pathbreaking roles in the transcendentalist movement. Transcendentalism remains the most important literary and philosophical movement to have originated in the United States. Most accounts of it, however, trace its emergence to a group of young intellectuals (primarily Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau) dissatisfied with their religious, literary, and social culture. Yet there is a forgotten history of transcendentalism--a submerged counternarrative--that features a network of fiercely intelligent women who were central to the development of the movement even as they found themselves silenced by their culturally-assigned roles as women. Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Women in the Age of Transcendentalism (Oxford UP, 2024) is intended to reorient our understanding of transcendentalism: to help us see the movement as a far more collaborative and interactive project between women and men than is commonly understood. It recounts the lives of Mary Moody Emerson, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, Lydia Jackson Emerson, and Margaret Fuller as they developed crucial ideas about the self, nature, and feeling even as they pushed their male counterparts to consider the rights of enslaved people of color and women. Many ideas once considered original to Emerson and Thoreau are shown to have originated with women who had little opportunity of publicly expressing them. Together, the five women of Bright Circle helped form the foundations of American feminism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

In November 1839, a group of young women in Boston formed a conversation society "to answer the great questions" of special importance to women: "What are we born to do? How shall we do it?" The lives and works of the five women who discussed these questions are at the center of Bright Circle, a group biography of remarkable thinkers and artists who played pathbreaking roles in the transcendentalist movement. Transcendentalism remains the most important literary and philosophical movement to have originated in the United States. Most accounts of it, however, trace its emergence to a group of young intellectuals (primarily Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau) dissatisfied with their religious, literary, and social culture. Yet there is a forgotten history of transcendentalism--a submerged counternarrative--that features a network of fiercely intelligent women who were central to the development of the movement even as they found themselves silenced by their culturally-assigned roles as women. Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Women in the Age of Transcendentalism (Oxford UP, 2024) is intended to reorient our understanding of transcendentalism: to help us see the movement as a far more collaborative and interactive project between women and men than is commonly understood. It recounts the lives of Mary Moody Emerson, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, Lydia Jackson Emerson, and Margaret Fuller as they developed crucial ideas about the self, nature, and feeling even as they pushed their male counterparts to consider the rights of enslaved people of color and women. Many ideas once considered original to Emerson and Thoreau are shown to have originated with women who had little opportunity of publicly expressing them. Together, the five women of Bright Circle helped form the foundations of American feminism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In November 1839, a group of young women in Boston formed a conversation society "to answer the great questions" of special importance to women: "What are we born to do? How shall we do it?" The lives and works of the five women who discussed these questions are at the center of Bright Circle, a group biography of remarkable thinkers and artists who played pathbreaking roles in the transcendentalist movement. Transcendentalism remains the most important literary and philosophical movement to have originated in the United States. Most accounts of it, however, trace its emergence to a group of young intellectuals (primarily Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau) dissatisfied with their religious, literary, and social culture. Yet there is a forgotten history of transcendentalism--a submerged counternarrative--that features a network of fiercely intelligent women who were central to the development of the movement even as they found themselves silenced by their culturally-assigned roles as women. Bright Circle: Five Remarkable Women in the Age of Transcendentalism (Oxford UP, 2024) is intended to reorient our understanding of transcendentalism: to help us see the movement as a far more collaborative and interactive project between women and men than is commonly understood. It recounts the lives of Mary Moody Emerson, Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, Lydia Jackson Emerson, and Margaret Fuller as they developed crucial ideas about the self, nature, and feeling even as they pushed their male counterparts to consider the rights of enslaved people of color and women. Many ideas once considered original to Emerson and Thoreau are shown to have originated with women who had little opportunity of publicly expressing them. Together, the five women of Bright Circle helped form the foundations of American feminism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is soul-making hospitality? Today, Rob Blood, Founder and Chairman of Lark Hotels and Principal at Elder and Ash, joins Dan to talk about the importance of creating genuine hospitality experiences. Rob shares his journey from an innkeeper to managing nearly one hundred hotels and over thirty restaurants. They discuss the core principles of hospitality, the significance of soul-making in hotel design, and the innovative approaches Lark Hotels brings to the industry. The conversation includes insights on scaling businesses, retaining top talent, and tech advancements impacting the sector.Takeaways: Understand that hospitality is about creating genuine, memorable experiences for guests, extending beyond just the service provided. Balance the needs and wants of guests to create personalized, eye-to-eye connections.Foster a culture where employees feel like stakeholders and collaborators, thereby increasing their emotional investment in the company.Develop a flexible and scalable operational model that maintains the unique qualities and culture of the brand as the company expands geographically.Ensure that technology streamlines operations, making transactional processes smoother so that staff can focus on guest interactions.Emphasize the soul or essence of the hospitality experience through thoughtful design and service culture, making it an integral part of the guest experience.Cross-train staff to give them a well-rounded understanding of all operations within a hotel, which can enhance retention and career growth.Quote of the Show:“ We believe that every project has an essence or soul that needs to be drawn out.” - Rob BloodLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-blood-13b53452/ Website: https://www.larkhospitality.com/ Website: https://www.larkhotels.com/ Website: https://www.elder-ash.com/ Shout Outs:1:53 - Independent Lodging Congress https://ilcongress.com/ 6:19 - Hampton Inn https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/hampton-by-hilton/ 6:30 - Scott Hopps https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-hopps-40015711/ 6:38 - Amanda Wallace https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-flanagan-wallace/ 8:19 - Peter Twachtman https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-twachtman-b152143b/ 8:49 - Saunders Hotel Group https://saundershotelgroup.com/ 12:43 - Abraham Maslow https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html 16:58 - Henry David Thoreau https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_David_Thoreau 20:31 - Lifehouse https://www.lifehousehotels.com/ 31:38 - Hyatt https://www.hyatt.com/brands/hyatt 31:40 - Hilton https://www.hilton.com/en/ 31:40 - Marriott https://www.marriott.com/default.mi 40:46 - Bashar Wali https://www.linkedin.com/in/basharwali/ 43:20 - Cambridge Common https://cambridgecommonrestaurant.com/ 

What's to be done about immigration? Find us on Youtube. In this episode, Mike Cosper talks with Roger Berkowitz—founder and academic director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities and professor of politics, philosophy, and human rights at Bard College—to talk about power, populism and the plight of the refugee. It's a conversation not quick with answers but committed to thoughtful engagement with the most important questions. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Everything is on sale! Grab some Bulletin merch. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUEST:  Roger Berkowitz is founder and academic director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities and professor of politics, philosophy, and human rights at Bard College. Berkowitz is the author of The Gift of Science, the introduction to On Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau and Hannah Arendt, and The Perils of Invention. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The American Interest, Bookforum, The Forward, The Paris Review online, and Democracy. Berkowitz edits HA: The Journal of the Hannah Arendt Center and the weekly newsletter Amor Mundi. He is the winner of the 2024 Compassion Award given by Con-solatio and the 2019 Hannah Arendt Prize for Political Thought given by the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Bremen, Germany. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Michael Kellett is executive director of the New England nonprofit organization, RESTORE: The North Woods, which he co-founded in 1992. He has been involved in national park, wilderness, public land, and endangered species issues for more than 30 years. In 1994, he developed the proposal for a 3.2-million-acre Maine Woods National Park, which laid the groundwork for the 2016 designation by President Obama of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. In Massachusetts, he has worked to protect Walden Woods and Henry David Thoreau's birthplace, and helped to develop legislation introduced in 2019, which would protect state conservation lands from logging and other development. He's been working on promoting legislation to protect most state forest lands in Massachusetts from logging and other resource extraction.

In this episode of The Peripatetics, we explore the interplay of shadow and light — how each shapes and reveals the other, and ultimately defines the contours of our lives. Following Thoreau's assertion that “the hours of darkness are as necessary,” we enter the shadows, considering their role not as absence, but as a vital source of restoration and clarity. Host Trey Hill shares stories of crossing personal thresholds – moments when testing limits required courage, and unearthed connection and meaning. From a midnight adventure through the vast American West to the lessons gleaned in the darkroom, he examines how experiences of struggle and hardship can transform into sources of unexpected light. Along the way, we encounter the discoveries of Joseph Niépce, a photographic pioneer, reflect on the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, and ask if the name of one of Japan's best selling automobiles has anything to offer this story. So, join our journey along shadowed paths, as we test the limits of our light, and admire the hidden vistas of meaning waiting to be developed within the dark chambers of our own experience. Transcripts of all episodes are available here. Find Trey on Instagram. Episode Themes Include: The Necessity of Darkness: Inspired by Thoreau's reflections, this episode explores how the hours of darkness — both literal and metaphorical — are essential for restoration, creativity, and growth. We delve into the role of shadows, sleep, and unseen forces in shaping our understanding of life. Testing Limits: Through stories of personal adventure and rebellion, this theme considers the importance of venturing beyond the boundaries imposed by society, nature, and ourselves. It's in these moments of daring that we rediscover our untamed rhythm and learn the art of self-governance. Extracting Light From Shadow: Drawing on the photographic innovations of Joseph Niépce, the episode examines the interplay of light and shadow, illustrating how what seems like irrecoverable darkness can reveal the brightest truths about who we are and the world around us. About The Show Inspired by the ancient tradition of walking philosophers — from Aristotle and his followers to Thoreau and Nietzsche  — who walked as a way to engage deeply with their thoughts and ideas, The Peripatetics wanders through th e thoughts of great thinkers in nature, art, literature, and philosophy as they intersect with the simple, transformative act of walking. In season 1, we are discussing Henry David Thoreau's definitive essay on the subject of walking, connecting it with wisdom from a wide swath of philosophic tradtions which share his devotion to achieving clarity and peace through movement. Whether you're a fellow walker, someone looking for a bit of tranquility, or just curious about how a good walk can change your perspective, you're in the right place. May your path be smooth and your pace steady. About The Host Trey Hill is a filmmaker who cut his teeth as a photographer and one-man-band storyteller for non-profits and NGOs, work which carried him around the world as he sought to expose the inner light present in some of the planet's most overlooked people. He also spent 10 seasons in the NHL as team photographer for the Dallas Stars and has, for the better part of the last decade, directed TV commercials for global brands, working with household names, musicians, sports heroes, and politicians. In 2019, his feature-length debut, the documentary LOUD KRAZY LOVE about Korn's Brian “Head” Welch, premiered on Showtime.

On today’s episode, Daniele is sharing his views on Daoism, enlightenment, and radical kindness that bring greater understanding. Listen in as Daniele and I explore what happens when we romanticize the concept of religion and philosophy, how Daoism teaches you to get back up, and how creating his own understanding of actions and philosophy led to less anxiety and greater peace. Daniele Bolelli is a writer, martial artist, and university professor. He was born in Italy and currently lives in Los Angeles. His first solo book, "La Tenera Arte del Guerriero," was published when Bolelli was 22 years old. This work, which is a philosophical exploration of martial arts, went on to become a cult classic in Italy even outside the confines of martial arts circles. His second book entitled "iGod: Istruzioni per l’Uso di una Religione Fai da Te" was published in Italy in 2011. This wild ride through comparative religion will be released in the United States in early 2013. Bolelli’s third book, "50 Things You’re Not Supposed To Know: Religion," was published in the United States in December 2011. Some of the most influential thinkers to have affected his world view include Tom Robbins, Friedrich Nietzsche, Ikkyu Sojun, Thomas Paine, Henry David Thoreau, Lao Tzu, and Heraclitus. After graduating from UCLA with a B.A. in Anthropology, and earning graduate degrees at UCLA (in American Indian Studies) and CSULB (History), Bolelli began teaching at several colleges in Southern California. Bolelli was featured in "I Am Bruce Lee" which broke Spike TV’s rating record for documentaries. He has appeared as a guest on popular podcasts such as Duncan Trussell’s, Adam Carolla’s, and Joe Rogan’s. You can learn more about Daniele at http://www.danielebolelli.com/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the conversations you're having with yourself holding you back? In this episode of The Overlap Podcast, Sid Sexton and Keith Glines dive into how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives, leadership, and relationships. Learn how to break free from negative self-talk, embrace honest dialogue, and step into your potential. What You'll Learn How self-talk influences your personal and professional life. Practical tips for identifying and challenging limiting beliefs. The importance of clarity in conversations with yourself and others. Strategies to embrace self-awareness and build resilience. Key Topics Discussed The science of self-talk: 60,000 daily thoughts and their impact. Insights from Mark Fernandez's talk on honesty and simplicity. The role of external support in overcoming self-deception. Actionable steps to align your habits with your goals. How positive conversations can enhance relationships and leadership. Quotes from the Episode “The price of anything is the amount of life you are willing to give for it.” – Henry David Thoreau. “You are the conversations you have with others and yourself.” – Mark Fernandez. “Your past doesn't have a future, but you do.” Show Resources Mark Fernandez's insights shared at the Chasing Greatness Conference. Nathan Cox's Chasing Greatness episode. During a mathematics course at Columbia University: Steve Gatena's post. Sponsors: Barranco Associates – Contact Johnny for financial consulting: barrancocpas.com. C2 Wealth Strategies – Schedule your financial assessment at c2wealth.com. Conclusion This episode challenges you to examine your internal dialogue and its impact on your life. Sid and Keith encourage you to identify self-deception, question negative thoughts, and embrace honest conversations to thrive in 2025. Share this episode with a friend, subscribe, and let's grow together. Visit our website: overlaplife.com. Follow us on LinkedIn: @OverlapPodcast. Share your thoughts or questions with us, and stay tuned for more actionable insights!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3449: Mr. Finer explores the hidden costs of purchasing decisions, urging readers to consider not just the monetary price but the time exchanged from their life to afford it. By reframing spending in terms of life-hours and evaluating whether purchases align with personal values, he advocates for more intentional financial choices that can lead to greater satisfaction and financial independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mrfiner.com/what-is-the-real-cost-of-buying-something/ Quotes to ponder: “The cost of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” “There is no bigger blunder than people who spend the greater part of their life getting their living.” “Living your life making money to spend money is like being on a hamster wheel.” Episode references: Walden by Henry David Thoreau: https://www.amazon.com/Walden-Henry-David-Thoreau/dp/1505297729 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices