Podcasts about Human condition

In this episode, Clint Davis recounts the harrowing experiences during days three and four of Hurricane Katrina at the Superdome. He describes the escalating chaos, the desperate conditions faced by thousands of evacuees, and the challenges encountered by the National Guard as they tried to maintain order amidst rising tensions, medical emergencies, and a lack of resources. The narrative highlights the human condition in crisis, the struggle for survival, and the moral dilemmas faced by those in authority. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Chaos 00:56 Day Three: The Situation Escalates 06:00 Survival and Desperation 12:10 The Human Condition in Crisis 18:06 Chaos and Control 23:50 Preparing for the Unknown

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsMagnolia Musical Theatre The SpongeBob MusicalAustin Collaborative Theatre Ordinary People What We Talked About  Hamilton 10th Anniversary Strange Loop - DAT Superstar Tragedy at Jacob's Pillow Off Broadway Shows Delacort Theatre Bat Boy at Citi Center “Blackout Night' Gypsy Obama Musical  Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Welcome back to Who Are These Guys? - where the sarcasm flows like traffic on the LIE and the wisdom is as questionable as a $1 slice at 3 a.m.In this episode, Jesse, Jon, and Kurt break down the single dumbest way to clean a Jeep (spoiler: it involves a garden hose and a complete lack of common sense). From failed parenting hacks to the dark underbelly of soda, and a deep philosophical dive into why Diet Coke might outlive us all - it's another classic mix of chaos, comedy, and unsolicited life lessons.We also bet cold hard cash on who notices a camera change first, confess our driving sins (knee driving, anyone?), and debate whether sobriety is harder than dodging potholes in Queens. Coldplay concert scandals get the full WATG? treatment too - like TMZ, but with a Brooklyn accent. Warning: This episode may cause excessive laughter, nostalgic guilt, and spontaneous trips to Wendy's - even if you're listening from the DR. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS[00:00] A Great Idea Unfolds[01:55] Carpet Cleaning and Dave Matthews[05:30] Parenting Challenges and Lessons[26:34] Driving Adventures and Fast Food[32:54] Personal Reflections on Drinking[38:17] The Human Condition and Societal Pressures[43:21] Public Shaming and Its Consequences[55:55] Marketing and Addiction[58:47] Non-Alcoholic Beers in Movies[01:03:55] Final Thoughts and Reflections

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsCity of Austin ACMEDoctuh Mistuh The Toxic Avenger & Pretty FilthyGround Floor Theatre QCamp Off the Rails  What We Talked About Maybe Happy Ending Andrew Barth Feldman Trump Center for the Performing Arts Broadway Briefing turns 10 Conrad Ricamora launches scholarship fund Dylan Mulvaney Ticket Prices on B'way Undervalued? Suff's Tour Damn yankees A Chorus Line turns 50Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Eliza Jackson, Chief People and Administrative Officer at ButcherBox, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about how operational excellence can protect and scale company culture, how her team built a "work in service of" mindset, and how ButcherBox is using AI agents to unlock capacity—not replace people.---- Sponsor Links:

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The Bible talks about sin. What does sin look like? What are the different ways we commit it? Join us as we get a glimpse of the Bible's panoramic view of sin and see how it leaves us desperate for Jesus.

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In this post, I'm delving into a concept that has been on my mind for the past few months. I call this concept “diagnosis identity,” and it's about the nature of the human condition, the role of suffering in our lives, and how we navigate it. It's about what we choose to do with suffering and illness, and a call to rise above our suffering, learn from it, and ultimately not allow it to take over our lives and become a part of our identity. In this piece, we'll explore: Why suffering is both inevitable and potentially transformative The difference between trauma and the normal struggles of life The cultural trend of over-identifying with a diagnosis and how it can become an obstacle to healing The alchemical idea of transforming poison into medicine A vitalist approach to healing through strength, forgiveness, and meaning How practitioners can spot “stuck” cases and support deeper transformation   ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

In this episode of Mere Fidelity, the hosts engage in a deep discussion about the implications of artificial intelligence on society, the church, and human relationships. They explore the theological and ethical dimensions of AI, emphasizing the importance of human agency and the role of the Word in shaping our understanding of technology. The conversation also addresses the dangers of AI in ministry, the potential for dehumanization, and the need for a critical approach to technology in light of the Christian faith.   Chapters 00:00 Now You're Cooking with AI 02:24 Starting Points & Inevitabilities 05:06 The Real Vehicle of the Word 10:09 AI as an Extension of Human Capacity 14:23 The Dehumanizing Nature of AI 17:14 The Demonic Nature of Technology 24:05 Double Non-Neutrality 26:27 The Point Is the Struggle 33:03 How Reading Works 38:05 Glorified Google Searches and Machine Collaboration 44:35 A Solution to a Problem that Shouldn't Exist 46:52 We Are Living in the Darkest Timeline 50:23 Pornographic Logic 55:36 Relieving the Human Condition 01:02:17 The Illusion of Efficiency

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Geoff Dyer is the author of the memoir Homework, available from Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.  Dyer's other books include The Last Days of Roger Federer, Out of Sheer Rage, Yoga for People Who Can't Be Bothered to Do It, Zona,See/Saw, and the essay collection Otherwise Known as the Human Condition (winner of a National Book Critics Circle Award for criticism). A fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Dyer lives in Los Angeles, where he is a writer in residence at the University of Southern California. His books have been translated into twenty-four languages. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad Listi's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was no rock, log, or other obstacle — and yet, Taylor White Moffitt found the ground rising to meet her as she ran through a Boulder, Colorado alley.It was freeing in the way a smack to the face often is.“I just felt this feeling inside me of like, ‘You cannot keep up this bullshit anymore,'” she says. A psychotherapist, she'd dedicated her life to helping people reduce their suffering. But after 30 years, she'd come to a realization. “Although I find talking really useful, I also find not talking, and listening, quite useful,” she says. “I find breathwork useful. I find moving your body useful. I find mindfulness and presence useful. And so for me, it was a natural transition to say I do not think that psychotherapy, one-on-one in a private office only is enough for people to relieve their suffering.”And thus was born Humanity Shared: a place for “all humans looking to live a more empowered & embodied life.”In this episode of the Infinitely Scalable podcast, Taylor joins hosts Tony Ronchi, Cary Hair, Mike Giardina, and Andrew Charlesworth for a discussion on acceptance, reducing suffering, connection, and the human condition. --CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction6:39 Reducing our own suffering11:15 The messiness of being human15:10 When a solution stops working 22:42 Surviving, thriving, feeling, and rumination31:02 Getting into the body33:09 Awareness, intention, and moving from therapist to coach43:02 Psychedelics as a tool and leaping over the default-mode network51:16 Prework and postwork: clearing the things that open up55:53 What you feel vs. what you are58:18 Acceptance, love, and doing hard things 1:01:04 Storytelling, healing, and connecting deeply with yourself and others --https://www.humanityshared.com/humanitysharedcommunity--Infinitely Scalable Podcast: Helping entrepreneurs, creatives, and humans everywhere find freedom.

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsTex Arts Bye Bye BirdieFly Unfeathered Divine Carnival What We Talked About   Etoile Evita Balcony Scene Sandy Knox Suff's for High School Masquerade Come back to the five & Dime Jimmy Dean The Bro Show Jynx Monsoon – Oh Mary New Hampshire funding! Jimmys Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Carl Hayden Smith, founder of the Cyberdelic Nexus and Museum of Consciousness, discusses his concept of "hyperhumanism" as an alternative to the transhumanist agenda. The conversation covers how technology is reshaping human consciousness, the attention economy's impact on our minds, and practical approaches (including psychedelics) to becoming more human in an increasingly digital world. What You'll Learn About:

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02:34 Exploring Ethics and AI through Tolkien 06:00 The Human Condition in an AI World 11:01 Transhumanism and the Future of Humanity 12:30 The Crisis of Meaning in a Utilitarian Society 17:03 The Value of Human Life Beyond Productivity 22:02 Real Estate Market Dynamics and Bitcoin 32:31 Navigating Economic Challenges and Future Opportunities 33:23 Navigating the Real Estate Market 36:44 The Impact of Interest Rates on Home Buying 39:09 Millennials and the Housing Crisis 42:54 Future of Real Estate and Bitcoin 49:02 Long-Term Perspectives on Housing Prices 51:55 The Value of Timing in Purchases 52:59 The Bitcoin Standard and Economic Shifts 54:32 Homeownership vs. Renting: A Personal Perspective 56:49 Real Estate as an Investment: Weighing Risks and Benefits 01:01:07 Understanding Wealth Allocation in Real Estate 01:04:09 Navigating Life Decisions: Financial vs. Family Considerations 01:09:09 End of a Season or Perseverance: A Personal Reflection

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsScriptWorks Out of Ink In StepAustin Shakespeare Young Shakespeare Cymbeline What We Talked About  Chorus Line 50th Call Me Izzy Separate the Artist from the Art Etoile Megan Hilty Tartuffe Off B'way Joe Allen's is 50 Billy Joel B'way Actors Cover Real Women Have Curves Clsosing Dog Man The Musical Sandy Knox Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

Send us a textEpisode 258Speaker Father Thomas Keating Topic: The Inner Room and the Human Condition 

By Carl Koester - Today we will examine lying and look at three aspects, related to it. We will examine why the truth is important, types of lying in the Bible and lastly what it means for us today.

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves. Episode 261 - Brad saw his seventh real time show of 2025...and this time he saw a band live for the third time, but hadn't seen them live since 2013.  He saw Black Stone Cherry on 5/29/25 at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI.  He welcomes back Bill Algee from the Ages of Rock podcast to recap this show and talk about Black Stone Cherry.. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they both create a 20-song Black Stone Cherry compilation drawing from their first seven studio albums - the self-titled through The Human Condition.  They also talk about five of Black Stone Cherry's cover songs.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Black Stone Cherry's eighth studio album, Screamin' At the Sky, from 2023.Music in this episode by:Black Stone CherryBon JoviMotorheadBlack SabbathKissOzzyVisit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.comRequest to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcastE-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.comVisit Bill Algee at the Ages of Rock Podcasthttp://www.agesofrock.com/https://www.facebook.com/agesofrockpodcast

Send us a textEpisode 257Speaker Thomas Keating Topic: The Inner Room and the Human Condition Part 1.Father Thomas helps us to reflect on how God has no favourites and calls everyone to share the wonderful free gift, of Gods life life-giving presence and purpose.

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On March 13-15, several Thales faculty members participated in the 2025 annual meeting of the Ciceronian Society in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This lecture comes from Winston Brady, director of Thales Press. In this address, Winston examined the relationship between limits and liberty, for the purpose of understanding what it means to be human, with insights drawn from C.S. Lewis and The Abolition of Man, particularly about the "conditioners" Lewis describes at the end of this groundbreaking book on education. The Ciceronian Society exists to equip and encourage Christian scholars to serve the church as a center of cultural and civic renewal. Find out more about their mission and work at https://ciceroniansociety.org/

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In this conversation, Justin Ahrens and Gage discuss the profound impact of design on the human condition, emphasizing the importance of understanding the real problems that design can solve. They explore the shift from a shareholder to a stakeholder economy, the role of data in design, and the significance of design thinking in creating sustainable and measurable impact. Through real-world examples, they illustrate how thoughtful design can enhance everyday experiences and contribute to social good, while also reflecting on their shared journey within AIGA and the Design for Good movement. In this conversation, Gage and Justin Ahrens discuss the importance of breaking down silos in design initiatives, the methodologies for design for impact, and the holistic approach to design that considers the environment and human experience. They explore the role of creativity in various aspects of life and work, emphasizing that design extends beyond traditional boundaries. They wrap up by sharing their exciting projects they're working on, now and in the future, and their vision for a better world through intentional design and community engagement. Takeaways:Design can impact the human condition in various ways.Understanding the real problem is crucial in design.Data should not overshadow the human aspect of design.Shifting to a stakeholder economy encourages humane decision-making.Design thinking can lead to sustainable and measurable impact.Good design often goes unnoticed but is essential.Accessibility in design benefits everyone, not just specific groups.AIGA has been instrumental in shaping Justin's and Gage's careers in design.Real-world examples highlight the importance of thoughtful design.Design initiatives often operate in silos, missing opportunities for collaboration.Holistic design considers the environment, economy, and the human experience.Creativity is not limited to traditional design; it encompasses all aspects of life.Designing a business involves intentionality and awareness of impact.The importance of ethical considerations in client projects.Engaging with communities enhances the design process and outcomes.We must all remain open to conversations where there might be some tension if we hope to understand each other.Sharing experiences and insights can inspire others and foster community.Sound Bites:"How can we use design to make impact in the world around us?”“The layer of design that is most inspiring to me is a design approach that somehow impacts the human condition.”“Reminding ourselves that there's real people behind the data is always important.”“Design can change the world, for better or worse.”"Good design is invisible.""What gets measured gets improved.""AIGA has changed my career.""Design for good needs to be accessible, and consider accessibility."Links:Justin Ahrens on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinahrens/Rule 29 - https://www.rule29.com/Rule 29 on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rule29Rule 29 on Instagram - http://instagram.com/rule29Rule 29 on X - https://twitter.com/rule29Rule 29 on Dribble - https://dribbble.com/rule29Rule 29 on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rule29/…O'Niel Printing - https://oneilprint.com/Design Of Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-of-podcast/id1031393077The Creative Shit Show Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creative-shit-show/id1620792732Running Ahrens Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/running-ahrens/id1808363470…Path to Impact Workbook (English) - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kmklu1ah5e9xaivkj7igw/P2I-WorkbookBooklet-ENG-190711-v4.pdf?rlkey=q2clwoo6w27olqefx0y77tx0l&dl=0Path to Impact Workbook (Spanish) - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/q0tcw0evjjlo4evktt92i/P2I-WorkbookBooklet-SPN-190711-v4.pdf?rlkey=u5j9telwiyvzaksmczlbv4vap&dl=0...Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radio Chapters:03:00 - Defining Impact in Design06:03 -The Human Condition and Design Thinking09:11 - The Role of Data in Design11:55 - Shifting from Shareholder to Stakeholder Economy15:01 - Design Process for Sustainable Impact17:53 - Real-World Examples of Design Impact21:05 - Design for Good and AIGA24:08 - Building a Legacy through Design30:41 - Breaking Down Silos in Design for Good36:00 - Designing for Impact: Methodologies and Practices41:55 - Holistic Design: The Environment and Human Experience48:47 - Creativity Beyond Traditional Design57:09 - Looking Ahead: Excitement and Future Projects

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Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 744 How does astrology reveal your cosmic blueprint? Astrologer Debra Silverman joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 744, to reveal how the patterns of sacred geometry and planetary cycles can act as a shortcut to self-awareness, why astrology was silenced by religion, how the four elements unlock your highest potential, what it really means to be an “old soul,” and why true authenticity blooms when you align with your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs. "You come with an assignment to learn or to do something, and you have to remember it. And that's what astrology's for. You can have a personality type that has problems. You can have a psychology that's really difficult but that's the contract that you signed at the beginning. And the minute you accept what you were handed, it becomes magic." - Debra Silverman Applied Astrology Course Applied Astrology is your gateway to profound self-discovery, unveiling powerful tools that transform how you see yourself through the cosmic lens of unconditional love. This is the missing piece you've been searching for! This is the only program where you not only access your unique map but also master the language to decode it. Astrology is that Divine map, encoded with the secrets of your purpose, and Applied Astrology School transforms you into a fluent speaker of this ancient language, a timeless wisdom that speaks to the heart of existence. Once you understand the fundamentals, you'll receive the keys to unlock your innermost self and life's mission with crystal clarity. Learn About Astrology with Debra Silverman Get 10% off the Applied Astrology Course with code JOSHTRENT In This Episode, Debra Silverman Uncovers: [01:15] The Purpose of Astrology Debra Silverman Why astrology is based on pattern recognition and sacred geometry. How we come to Earth with an assignment, and it's our responsibility to remember what it is. How older generations were taught to suppress their pain. I Don't Believe in Astrology by Debra Silverman [05:45] Did Religion Ban Astrology? Why astrology can help us create shortcuts to recognizing our patterns. How Debra used astrology in psychotherapy sessions with her clients. Why religion took our power of self-assessment away. How accepting what we've been given will turn it into magic. [08:30] Entering The Aquarian Age What it means for us to be in the age of Aquarius. How too much freedom creates disorientation. Why AI and technology are the signs of the Aquarian age. How Jesus was found by astrologers. Why in the past women couldn't be astrologers. How we're in the process of learning to love each other. [12:45] Lesson of Loyalty + Non-Judgment What led Debra to finally write her book. How her father contributed to who she is now. What he taught her about friendship and loyalty. How what we think is on the outside is not always what's on the inside. [16:05] Are You An Old Soul? J.P. Morgan Why billionaires study astrology. How everything in our lives is a karmic agreement. Why discipline is a sign of an old soul. [18:40] The Four Elements The Missing Element by Debra Silverman How Debra learned about the four elements. Why the four elements help us live to our full potential. Why water is the most important element. The importance of remembering why we're here. How the element of water determines our inner peace. Why Debra stopped eating meat and dairy, and didn't drink any alcohol until she was 40. [24:45] Do You Believe in Astrology? How practicing astrology verified to Debra that it is valid. Why she wasn't allowed to use astrology in her practice. How her commitment created a separation. Why she stopped depending on people as she got older. How her family's issues motivated her to study psychology. [28:50] The Golden Age How we're at the end of the age of forgetting according to the Hindu culture. Why we're done with the old system and ways of being. How the transition we're going through right now as humanity will have a happy ending. [31:15] How The Planets Influence Who We Are Why the Sun is the most influential planet. How the Moon describes the unconscious mind. Why the Rising Sign shows what we're aiming for in life. How every sign has a high road and a low road. What dualities Debra struggles to accept. [37:55] Observer On! The Fourth Way by P. D. Ouspensky How Debra practiced to become the observer. Why the observer is not critical. How being the observer can help us navigate conflicts with ease. [41:30] Radical Self-Love Gremlins (1984) Why everyone has negative self-talk. How awareness cures how we talk and perceive ourselves. Why the unconscious mind doesn't have our best interest. How Debra worked with Sting for a year and a half. [46:20] Metaphysical Shopping The difference between Western and Eastern astrology. Why astrology is the foundation of all the other methods that help us get to know ourselves. How success is an earthbound commitment. Why most of us pass through the phase of metaphysical shopping. How we can't go into metaphysics if we don't know ourselves. [50:05] True Authenticity Why Debra didn't want to live a superficial life. How she stepped into her authenticity through astrology. Why astrology should be taught at school. [52:05] Relationship Astrology Why only 2% of men are interested in astrology. How most people want to know their relationship astrology. Why we let go of our ego during an orgasm. How romantic love is not as much about the other person as much it's about ourselves. Why relationships are why we're here. 736 Silvy Khoucasian | Stop Confusing Chemistry for Trauma: Why You're Attracted to the Wrong People + How to Finally Break the Pattern How we're looking for divine connection in a relationship. [57:15] The Power of Humility How humility sparks curiosity. Why we meet our partners based on our karma. The importance of asking ourselves why we're here and what we're supposed to learn. How we can ask god for guidance with humility. Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts Power Quotes From The Show Astrology Is About Pattern Recognition "Pattern recognition is what astrology is about. The whole system is based on geometry, and sacred geometry is pattern recognition. There are these repetitive patterns that come on and on and on." - Debra Silverman Relationships Are The Hardest Lesson "The hardest lesson on planet Earth according to astrology is relationships: marriage, partnership, friendships, business partners, and commitments. Can we stay loyal? Can we listen to the other? Can we step over our egos? Can we really care about the other? That's 101 why we're here." - Debra Silverman We're Entering The Golden Age "We're at the very end right now of the Age of Forgetting. And we're just entering the Golden Age. But we're in this very thin threshold between worlds where we're going to be done with this old system. You and your children are heralding in an entirely new way of being. In the meantime, the transition is painful because we're so confused." - Debra Silverman Links From Today's Show  Debra Silverman I Don't Believe in Astrology by Debra Silverman J.P. Morgan The Fourth Way by P. D. 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Over more than four decades of private practice, she's helped thousands of clients gain emotional health and self-understanding by integrating Jungian psychology with the ancient four-elements framework of water, air, earth, and fire. Drawing on her unique “psychological-spiritual” model, Silverman customizes each consultation to the individual, viewing the natal chart as a 360° map of personality strengths, challenges, and growth opportunities. She's the founder of Four Elements Astrology, the host of the weekly online radio show Tell Me a Story, and the author of The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition. Website Instagram Facebook YouTube X  

Welcome to the Beautifully Broken Podcast! In this solo episode, I open my heart and speak candidly about why I keep showing up to produce this show—and how it has become the greatest teacher in my life. I explore the eternal thread of human suffering that ties us to past civilizations, the modern epidemic of loneliness and chronic illness, and the quiet power of storytelling in igniting hope.From the fall of Rome to the rise of suicide in the age of supercomputers, this reflection journeys through history, psychology, and the challenges of being human in 2025. I dive into what it means to live with intention, to own your healing, and why investing in personal growth is the best ROI you'll ever find. If you're feeling disconnected or overwhelmed, let this be your call to anchor in purpose and choose to rewrite your story.HIGHLIGHTS[0:44] - Why suffering isn't a glitch, it's part of the design[1:07] - Lessons from the fall of Rome and the resilience of civilizations[2:17] - We have supercomputers in our pockets—and yet, we're still struggling[2:30] - Sobering stats: Suicide vs. homicide in modern history[3:18] - The pandemic of disconnection amid technological hyperconnectivity[3:44] - Why I invest in this podcast: The ripple effect of purpose and story[4:23] - My universal truth: Radical candor and rewriting your reality[5:08] - Foundational health starts with minerals: Beam Minerals promo[6:06] - Celebrating 6 years and 9 seasons—how you can support the show[6:29] - Explore curated wellness tools at BeautifullyBroken.World[7:30] - Closing message: Your healing is the heart of this podcastLINKS & RESOURCESBEAM Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybrokenUse code beautifullybroken for 20% off::UPGRADE YOUR WELLNESS::Silver Biotics Wound Healing Gel: https://bit.ly/3JnxyDD (30% off)(Use Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for Discount)StemRegen: https://www.stemregen.co/products/stemregen?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=52Code: beautifullybrokenLightPathLED: https://lightpathled.pxf.io/c/3438432/2059835/25794 CONNECT WITH FREDDIECheck out my website and store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifullyBrokenWorld)

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“If people were paid according to how hard they work, the richest people on earth would be the ones digging ditches with a shovel in the hot summertime.”That's what my mother told me when I was a boy. When she saw the puzzled look on my face, she continued.“People who make a lot of money are paid according to the weight of the responsibility they carry and the quality of the decisions they make.”Second only to grief, the weight of responsibility is the heaviest burden that a person can carry. Compared to those, a shovel full of dirt feels as light as feathers on a windy day.When forced to choose between two evils, it brings a good person no joy to choose the lesser evil. Fewer people will be hurt, but the pain those people feel will be real.A person who is not wounded by the pain they cause others is a sociopath.Authority is power, and power is attractive. Tear away the tinsel. Scrape away the glitter and you will see that authority is just a fancy costume. You wear it when you are about to cause someone pain.Every good person in authority has scars on their heart, memories of the pain they know they have caused others.Sociopaths don't care about the pain of others. They crave authority because they are weak, and the fancy costume lets them pretend they are strong.Things get ugly when a sociopath has power.“In the alchemy of man's soul almost all noble attributes – courage, honor, love, hope, faith, duty, loyalty, etc. – can be transmuted into ruthlessness. Compassion alone stands apart from the continuous traffic between good and evil proceeding within us. Compassion is the antitoxin of the soul: where there is compassion even the most poisonous impulses remain relatively harmless.”– Eric Hoffer, “Reflections on the Human Condition” (1973)A person in authority who lacks compassion is a very small person wearing a badge.As a young man, I admired cleverness. But I have lived enough years and cried enough tears that now I see the world differently. Today, I admire goodness. This shift in perspective helped me understand what Viktor Frankl wrote in his book, “Man's Search for Meaning.”“Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth… In fact, freedom is in danger of degenerating into mere arbitrariness unless it is lived in terms of responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.”Viktor Frankl was a medical doctor, a psychologist, and a survivor of the holocaust. He was imprisoned in four different concentration camps: Theresienstadt, Auschwitz where his mother was murdered, Dachau,and then Türkheim.Viktor Frankl believed in freedom, but he refused to see it as a license to do whatever you want. To him, freedom without responsibility was an idiotic idea.Isabella Bird was a well-educated woman who left Victorian England to explore the world in 1854.When she arrived in the United States in 1873, she bought a horse and rode alone more than 800 miles to Colorado. In her book, “A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains,” (1879), Isabella wrote,“In America the almighty dollar is the true divinity, and its worship is universal. ‘Smartness' is the quality thought most of. The boy who ‘gets on' by cheating at his lessons is praised for being a ‘smart boy,' and his satisfied parents foretell that he will make a ‘great man.'”“A man who overreaches his neighbor, but who does it so cleverly that the law cannot take hold of him, wins an envied reputation as a ‘smart man,' and stories of this species of ‘smartness' are told admiringly...

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ORIGINALLY RELEASED Apr 13, 2023 In this unlocked patreon episode, Breht, Adnan, and Henry from Guerrilla History discuss their thoughts on the relationship between religion and Marxism, how Marxists today might think differently about religion compared to Marxists 100 years ago, religion and spirituality as a terrain of struggle for the Left, how to think about science vs. religion, the material basis of religion, what form the religious impulse might take under communism, demystification and meditation, and much more. ---------------------------------------------------- Support Rev Left and get access to bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Rev Left Radio HERE

 Listen to the Show Right Click to Save GuestsGround Floor Theatre I Wanna Be a F*cking PrincessCity Theatre Company Rumors What We Talked About    Pirates: The Penzance Musical Just In Time Dead Outlaw Real Women Have Curves Six The Show Can't Go on Celia Keenan Bolger – Tony Pippin Sitz   Thank you to Dean Johanesen, lead singer of "The Human Condition" who gave us permission to use "Step Right Up" as our theme song, so please visit their website.. they're good! (that's an order)

 “We narrate the story of our lives to ourselves. We narrate it in linear fashion. And I know many writers have played with time in all sorts of amazing ways, but we're storytellers. This is what we do. And if you give the brain a story, a prepackaged story, you're giving a cheesecake. That's what it wants. That's why it loves stories. That's why our society is just built on stories. Politics is nothing but stories. Everything you do in the evenings – we sit down, we're watching Netflix – just stories. We consume them all the time. We are just machines for belief.”Paul Lynch is the author of five novels. His most recent novel, Prophet Song, won the 2023 Booker Prize and the Dayton Literary Peace Peace Prize for Fiction, and other prizes. Prophet Song presents a dystopian vision of Ireland and a mother's determination to protect her family as her country slides towards totalitarianism. The Booker Prize Jury said, “It's a remarkable accomplishment for a novelist to capture the social and political anxieties of our moment so compellingly.“ In 2024, Lynch was elected to Aosdána, the Irish academy for the arts, honoring distinguished artists. He was the chief film critic of Ireland's Sunday Tribune newspaper. His novels have been translated into 35 languages.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

 “We narrate the story of our lives to ourselves. We narrate it in linear fashion. And I know many writers have played with time in all sorts of amazing ways, but we're storytellers. This is what we do. And if you give the brain a story, a prepackaged story, you're giving a cheesecake. That's what it wants. That's why it loves stories. That's why our society is just built on stories. Politics is nothing but stories. Everything you do in the evenings – we sit down, we're watching Netflix – just stories. We consume them all the time. We are just machines for belief.”Paul Lynch is the author of five novels. His most recent novel, Prophet Song, won the 2023 Booker Prize and the Dayton Literary Peace Peace Prize for Fiction, and other prizes. Prophet Song presents a dystopian vision of Ireland and a mother's determination to protect her family as her country slides towards totalitarianism. The Booker Prize Jury said, “It's a remarkable accomplishment for a novelist to capture the social and political anxieties of our moment so compellingly.“ In 2024, Lynch was elected to Aosdána, the Irish academy for the arts, honoring distinguished artists. He was the chief film critic of Ireland's Sunday Tribune newspaper. His novels have been translated into 35 languages.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

 “We narrate the story of our lives to ourselves. We narrate it in linear fashion. And I know many writers have played with time in all sorts of amazing ways, but we're storytellers. This is what we do. And if you give the brain a story, a prepackaged story, you're giving a cheesecake. That's what it wants. That's why it loves stories. That's why our society is just built on stories. Politics is nothing but stories. Everything you do in the evenings – we sit down, we're watching Netflix – just stories. We consume them all the time. We are just machines for belief.”Paul Lynch is the author of five novels. His most recent novel, Prophet Song, won the 2023 Booker Prize and the Dayton Literary Peace Peace Prize for Fiction, and other prizes. Prophet Song presents a dystopian vision of Ireland and a mother's determination to protect her family as her country slides towards totalitarianism. The Booker Prize Jury said, “It's a remarkable accomplishment for a novelist to capture the social and political anxieties of our moment so compellingly.“ In 2024, Lynch was elected to Aosdána, the Irish academy for the arts, honoring distinguished artists. He was the chief film critic of Ireland's Sunday Tribune newspaper. His novels have been translated into 35 languages.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

 “We narrate the story of our lives to ourselves. We narrate it in linear fashion. And I know many writers have played with time in all sorts of amazing ways, but we're storytellers. This is what we do. And if you give the brain a story, a prepackaged story, you're giving a cheesecake. That's what it wants. That's why it loves stories. That's why our society is just built on stories. Politics is nothing but stories. Everything you do in the evenings – we sit down, we're watching Netflix – just stories. We consume them all the time. We are just machines for belief.”Paul Lynch is the author of five novels. His most recent novel, Prophet Song, won the 2023 Booker Prize and the Dayton Literary Peace Peace Prize for Fiction, and other prizes. Prophet Song presents a dystopian vision of Ireland and a mother's determination to protect her family as her country slides towards totalitarianism. The Booker Prize Jury said, “It's a remarkable accomplishment for a novelist to capture the social and political anxieties of our moment so compellingly.“ In 2024, Lynch was elected to Aosdána, the Irish academy for the arts, honoring distinguished artists. He was the chief film critic of Ireland's Sunday Tribune newspaper. His novels have been translated into 35 languages.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

 “We narrate the story of our lives to ourselves. We narrate it in linear fashion. And I know many writers have played with time in all sorts of amazing ways, but we're storytellers. This is what we do. And if you give the brain a story, a prepackaged story, you're giving a cheesecake. That's what it wants. That's why it loves stories. That's why our society is just built on stories. Politics is nothing but stories. Everything you do in the evenings – we sit down, we're watching Netflix – just stories. We consume them all the time. We are just machines for belief.”Paul Lynch is the author of five novels. His most recent novel, Prophet Song, won the 2023 Booker Prize and the Dayton Literary Peace Peace Prize for Fiction, and other prizes. Prophet Song presents a dystopian vision of Ireland and a mother's determination to protect her family as her country slides towards totalitarianism. The Booker Prize Jury said, “It's a remarkable accomplishment for a novelist to capture the social and political anxieties of our moment so compellingly.“ In 2024, Lynch was elected to Aosdána, the Irish academy for the arts, honoring distinguished artists. He was the chief film critic of Ireland's Sunday Tribune newspaper. His novels have been translated into 35 languages.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

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In today's rapidly evolving workplace, the disconnect between people and their work has never been more apparent—or more urgent to address. That's why I was thrilled to welcome Brent Kedzierski, a renowned expert on the future of work and human-centric design, to the On the Brink podcast. Brent's mission is clear: to improve the human condition at work, one experience at a time. With more than 35 years of experience—including as Head of Learning Strategy and Innovation at Shell—he brings unique insight into why digital transformation fails, how people resist change, and what organizations can do to rebuild engagement and purpose. The Future Is Human—And Already Here As William Gibson reminds us, “The future is already here. It's just not widely distributed yet.” Brent feels the same way. People often assume technology is the answer to productivity and innovation—but without human adoption and emotional investment, it falls flat. In fact, 90% of digital transformation initiatives fail, not because the technology is flawed, but because people aren't prepared to embrace it. Why? Because humans are fallible, social, adaptable—and resistant to change without a clear purpose. It is that clear purpose that seems to be the hardest thing to get agreement on. Without focus, people wander all over, creating meaning when there is none. Understanding the Human Condition at Work Brent grew up in Pittsburgh, a city built on industry. Watching his family work in steel mills, he developed a fascination with why people work the way they do. That question still drives him. At Shell, he led global initiatives using simulations, virtual reality, and HR analytics to optimize human performance—but found again and again that vendors focused on tech, not people. In every successful transformation, Brent starts by understanding the human experience. As he puts it, people need: A reason to believe change is useful Tools that are easy to use Proof that change offers a relative advantage Compatibility with their current reality These four principles make up 80% of successful adoption. Engagement only happens when people see, feel, and believe that something will make their work—and their lives—better. And, trust me, if they don't “see it” they have no idea what you are talking about. What Is Human-Centric Work Design? Human-centricity isn't new. Since the 1950s, design theorists have argued for putting people at the center of systems. But Brent takes this further by introducing the Human Experience Model, which maps out the full work journey: Expectations – What workers anticipate about a task. Experience – What actually happens when they perform it. Adaptation – How they adjust in real time. Reflection – What they take away and how it shapes future behavior. When organizations ignore this model, they create what Brent calls “experience debt”—inefficiencies, stress, and disengagement that build up over time. As Brent said, “People only change when they see the value and feel a sense of urgency. Without that, even the best-designed systems fall apart.” Health, Wellness, and the Cost of Disconnected Work The toll of misaligned work isn't just emotional—it's physical and economic. Brent notes that 70% of all primary care visits today are stress-related. Poor workplace design contributes to chronic conditions, burnout, and even work-related suicide. He reminds us: “Contented cows give better milk”—in other words, healthy, supported humans produce better outcomes. Organizations that invest in worker wellness—clear communication, psychological safety, autonomy, and purpose—see higher engagement and productivity. And they reduce the enormous costs of turnover, illness, and missed opportunities. Watch the video of our podcast here. Lessons from the Field Brent shared powerful case studies, including one at Shell where digital procedures on iPads replaced outdated paper manuals. Initially resisted by veteran operators, the new system became a hit—not because it was faster, but because it gave workers a voice. Their field notes were finally visible to others, prompting action. In another project, avatars in a virtual training module used thoughtful communication techniques. The surprising feedback from Gen Z trainees? “I wish my supervisor talked to me like the avatar does.” What Comes Next? As we wrapped, Brent offered a teaser: the rise of AI and the flood of data pose a new challenge. By 2026, 90% of online content is expected to be AI-generated. Yet 80% of the data companies create today is never used again—a growing source of digital waste. To navigate this future, we must design systems that balance tech innovation with human needs. Brent calls this the move from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0—where technology elevates, not replaces, people. The Takeaway: See, Feel, Think—Then Change As a corporate anthropologist, I urge clients to change only after seeing what's going on and feeling how it impacts people. Brent's insights reinforce that truth: transformation isn't about adopting the newest tool. It's about designing work that empowers humans to thrive. Let's rethink what work really is. Not a place, not a task, but a shared human experience. Listen + Subscribe: Available wherever you get your podcasts—Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share with someone navigating their own leadership journey. Reach out and contact us if you want to see how a little anthropology can help your business grow.  Let's Talk! From Observation to Innovation, Andi Simon, PhD CEO | Corporate Anthropologist | Author Simonassociates.net Info@simonassociates.net @simonandi LinkedIn  

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