Podcast appearances and mentions of Sebastian Junger

Steven Rinella talks with Sebastian Junger, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Corinne Schneider, and Phil Taylor. Topics discussed: In My Time of Dying, The Perfect Storm, Fire, and Sebastian’s other books; climbing trees; embedding with U.S. troops in Afghanistan; dangerous work; swordfish long liners; when you think you’re about to be executed; massive internal bleeding and going into shock; the black void and near death experiences; defining “sacred” as preserving human dignity; consciousness; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Original Air Date: December 13, 2017 Sebastian Junger, the New York Times bestselling author of “The Perfect Storm” and “War,” discusses his newest book “Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging.” Sebastian challenges us to rethink some of our culture's most fundamental ideas about purpose and prosperity. He says, “It's about what we can learn from tribal societies about loyalty, belonging and the eternal human quest for meaning.” Read more about identity and belonging in the January 2018 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. 

We have published 120 episodes since 2019. For this new season, we thought we would look back on some of the highlights of our conversations and choose 20 episodes that resonated with veterans, service members, military families, and the civilians who support them.But first up, you'll hear from some of the folks at Home Base who wake up every day with the same mission in mind, no matter what they do at the Center of Excellence in the Navy Yard and beyond.Over the next twenty weeks, we will share these staff conversations I had with some of the hard-working professionals at Home Base who help treat the invisible wounds of veterans and military families.For this episode, you will hear a brief conversation with Clinical Social Worker Kate Basile, who works in the Intensive Clinical Program at Home Base. This will be followed by our very first episode, in which we sat with journalist, author, and filmmaker Sebastian Junger.Many thanks to Kate Basile for all her work at Home Base in support of this mission to stomp stigma and treat the invisible wounds of veterans and military families.Run To Home Base: Join Ron and his team and sign up individually or on another team at the 16th annual Run To Home Base on July 26th, 2025, at Fenway Park! Go to runtohomebase.orgPlease go to homebase.org for updates, programming, and resources if you or anyone you know is struggling. Home Base Nation is the official podcast for the Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families. Our team sees veterans, service members, and their families addressing the invisible wounds of war at no cost. This is all made possible thanks to a grateful nation. If you want to learn more about how to help, visit us at www.homebase.org. If you or anyone you know would like to connect to care, you can also reach us at 617-724-5202.Follow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor: Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythThe views expressed by guests on the Home Base Nation podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation, or any of its officials.

Sebastian Junger is no stranger to death. He covered the war in Afghanistan for years. But it was a medical emergency that brought him face to face with dying — and an afterlife.

One of the tragedies of modernity is how it has stripped away the time (or if we're being honest, the inclination) to think about the big questions. Most of us no longer spend much time reflecting on the big questions. Which is why it was such a privilege for Will to speak to someone who does.Sebastian Junger is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker, and a celebrated war correspondent. His books, which include 'The Perfect Storm' (later adapted into a blockbuster Hollywood film), 'Freedom', 'Tribe', 'War', and 'In My Time of Dying', are bracing reminders to reflect on what it means to be human.Follow Will Kingston and Fire at Will on social media here.Read The Spectator Australia here.

Remember magazines? Piled high on coffee tables or tucked into seatback pockets. Savored beneath beach umbrellas or skimmed anxiously in dental waiting rooms. Glorious, glossy magazines. Graydon Carter made some of the best. He started with Spy, a sly, sharp-edged monthly that managed to feel both smarter and more mischievous than anything else on the rack. But it was Vanity Fair that became his cathedral. Over his remarkable 25-year tenure as editor, he built the magazine into a financial juggernaut and a cultural touchstone renowned for its ambitious journalism and arresting photography. The hard-won wisdom he gathered along the way — about editing, storytelling, leadership, and how to leave before the music stops — is the subject of his new memoir, When the Going Was Good. (This conversation was recorded live at WBUR Cityspace.)

Meet Jane and Sarah's husbands in this sweet episode. Both Jane and Sarah deeply appreciate being in relationships that are supportive of their mediumship and spiritual journeys.  Hear how Spirit worked behind the scenes to expand David and Sarah's family and how Jane manifested meeting her sweet hubs, Joe.**   In this conversation, they think it is so important to recognize the bravery and courage it takes people to pursue Spirit communication when they aren't getting the support of those around them.  However, more than ever before, the team wants listeners who aren't in supportive environments to know that there is a community out there. There is a big, beautiful collection of mediums that can be found as close as the other side of a computer screen.       Get in touch with Jane and Sarah for more information on how to find mediumship support.     ** This section is not in this episode, it's actually in the ‘afterlife' section on the Medium Curious Pod Substack for paid subscribers. You can get a free trial if you wanna just take a peek.**   Takeaways A support system is important as a medium. Many people fear sharing their spiritual practices with unsupportive partners or family. Nature can provide support when human support is lacking. The internet has created communities for like-minded individuals. It's brave to pursue mediumship without support. Celebrating the partners who support spiritual work is essential.. Personal stories can help others feel less alone in their journeys. Community is helpful for those practicing mediumship. Sound Bites "What do you do if you don't have support?" "There is a community out there now." Please please PLEASE  DOWNLOAD the podcast when you listen and subscribe!   Sebastian Junger's  In my Time of Dying:  How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife   Medium Curious Substack Medium Curious Website: MediumCurious Jane's Website: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah's Website: Sarah Rathke Podcast Instagram: @MediumCuriousPod YouTube: @mediumcurious VerySoul.com  

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“Of a culture."      Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie, Torie, and Jud Ashman.  Chatter on Sports kicks things off — Final Four, Ovi, and the Masters.  A hard turn to award winning author Jack Fairweather.  He zooms in to share “The Prosecutor.”  Meticuous research and beautiful writing make this true story about a Jewish lawyer prosecuting Nazi war crimes a book that can't be put down once you start.   Sebastian Junger called it “..a tour de force of both historical research and absolutely terrific writing.  It reads like the best sort of cloak-and-dagger novel.” Yep.  And it's hIghly relevant these days.  

Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Storm, Fire, A Death in Belmont, War, Tribe, Freedom, and In My Time of Dying, as well as an award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker, and, perhaps most impressively, highly accomplished distance runner. A collegiate athlete at Wesleyan University in the early 1980s, Junger has run 3:55 for 1500 meters and 2:21 for the marathon.In this conversation, we talk about his background in running as well as how it's shaped his identity and framed his perspective on writing and life. We also discuss how his relationship to running has evolved over the years, the parallels between competitive running and being in combat — "There's nothing like fear and exhaustion to wipe out your ego," he explains — how he got his start as a journalist and eventually author, the race he's spent his entire life training for, and a lot more.This episode is brought to you by: — Tracksmith, New Balance, Precision Fuel & Hydration, and Final Surge. All of these brands have missions I believe in and products that I trust and use myself on a regular basis. One of the best ways to support the morning shakeout is by patronizing the partners that help keep them going week in and week out. Check out this page some of the discount codes and special offers available exclusively to readers and listeners of the morning shakeout.Click here for complete show notes and sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday.Music and editing for this episode of the morning shakeout podcast by John Summerford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sebastian Junger is a decorated war correspondent and author of books like “The Perfect Storm” and “Tribes: On Coming Home and Belonging.” Heaton was going to interview him about his last book, “Freedom,” but then Junger very nearly died, and they decided to talk about that instead. His most recent book is "In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife" Prior interview on “Tribes” https://omny.fm/shows/something-s-off-with-andrew-heaton/ep-50-what-your-hunter-gatherer-genes-really-want?in_playlist=something-s-off-with-andrew-heaton!podcast

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comRoss is a writer and a dear old colleague, back when we were both bloggers at The Atlantic. Since then he's been a columnist at the New York Times — and, in my mind, he's the best columnist in the country. The author of many books, including Grand New Party and The Decadent Society, his new one is Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious (which you can pre-order now). So in this podcast, I play — literally — Devil's advocate. Forgive me for getting stuck on the meaning of the universe in the first 20 minutes or so. It picks up after that.For two clips of our convo — on the difference between proselytizing and evangelizing, and the “hallucinations of the sane” — see our YouTube page.Other topics: Creation; the improbable parameters of the Big Bang; the “fine-tuning” argument I cannot understand; extraterrestrial life; Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; Hitch; the atheist/materialist view; the multiverse; quantum physics; consciousness; John von Neumann; Isaac Newton; human evolution; tribal survival; the exponential unity of global knowledge; Stephen Barr's Modern Physics and Ancient Faith; the substack Bentham's Bulldog; why humans wonder; miracles; Sebastian Junger and near-death experiences; the scientific method; William James; religious individualists; cults; Vatican II; Pope Francis; the sex-abuse crisis in the Church; suffering and theodicy; Lyme Disease; the AIDS crisis; Jesus and the Resurrection; Peter J Williams' Can We Trust the Gospels?; and the natural selection of religions.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Jon Rauch on the tribalism of white evangelicals; Evan Wolfson on the history of marriage equality, Yoni Appelbaum on how America stopped building things, Chris Caldwell on the political shifts in Europe, Nick Denton on the evolution of new media, Francis Collins on faith and science, and Mike White of White Lotus fame. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comSebastian is an author, journalist, and war correspondent. He's been a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News, and his debut documentary, Restrepo, was nominated for an Oscar. He's the author of many bestsellers, including The Perfect Storm, War, Tribe, and Freedom. His latest: In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife. It's a fascinating account of his own brush with death — and how it changed his understanding of the universe and its mysteries.A brilliant writer and indefatigable reporter, he's also a Cape Cod neighbor. For two clips of our convo — the universal features of near-death experiences, and the mysteries of quantum physics — see our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up near Boston; his New Age mom and physicist dad; becoming a war correspondent and witnessing death; losing his photojournalist friend Tim Hetherington; Sebastian's atheism and rationalism; his vivid account of nearly dying from an aneurysm in the woods of Cape Cod; the novel way a doctor saved him at the last second; visions of his dead father beckoning him to the other side; his vivid dreams over the following months; the “derealization” of believing you're dead; how NDEs defy natural selection; the telepathy of some NDEs; how centrifuges can reproduce NDEs; the disciples' visions of Jesus after death; the book Proof of Heaven; the Big Bang; consciousness; panpsychism; stories vs. explanations — and why humans need both; Dostoevsky and his mock execution; how NDEs are similar to psychedelics; Michael Pollan; Pascal; Larkin's “Aubade”; and the last trimester of life.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Jon Rauch on the tribalism of white evangelicals, Ross Douthat on the supernatural, Evan Wolfson on the history of marriage equality, Yoni Appelbaum on how America stopped building things, Chris Caldwell on political upheaval in Europe, Nick Denton on the evolution of new media, and the great and powerful Mike White, of White Lotus fame. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comJohn Gray is a political philosopher. He retired from academia in 2007 as Professor of European Thought at the London School of Economics, and is now a regular contributor and lead reviewer at the New Statesman. He's the author of two dozen books, and his latest is The New Leviathans: Thoughts After Liberalism. I'd say he's one of the most brilliant minds of our time — and my first podcast with him was a huge hit. I asked him to come on this week to get a broader and deeper perspective on where we are now in the world. He didn't disappoint.For two clips of our convo — on the ways Trump represents peace, and how heterosexuals have become more like gays — pop over to our YouTube page.Other topics: this week's inauguration; the peaceful transfer of power; the panic of the left intelligentsia; the contradictions in the new Trump administration; Bannon vs Musk; Vivek's quick exit; the techno-futurist oligarchs; Vance as the GOP's future; tariffs and inflation; the federal debt; McKinley and the Gilded Age; Manifest Destiny; Greenland; isolationism; the neocon project to convert the world; Hobbes and “commodious living”; Malthus and today's declining birthrates; post-industrial alienation; deaths of despair; Fukuyama's “End of History”; Latinx; AI and knowledge workers; Plato; Pascal; Dante; CS Lewis' Abolition of Man; pre-Christian paganism; Puritans and the woke; Žižek; Rod Dreher; Houellebecq; how submission can be liberating; Graham Greene; religion as an anchor; why converts are often so dangerous; Freudian repression; Orwell and goose-stepping; the revolution of consciousness after Christ; Star Wars as neo-Christian; Dune as neo-pagan; Foucault; Oakeshott's lovers; Montaigne; Judith Shklar; Ross Douthat; the UK's rape-gangs; Starmer and liberal legalism; the Thomist view of nature; the medieval view of abortion; late-term abortions; and assisted dying.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Sebastian Junger on near-death experiences, Jon Rauch on “Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy,” Evan Wolfson on the history of marriage equality, Yoni Appelbaum on how America stopped building things, Nick Denton on the evolution of new media, and Ross Douthat on how everyone should be religious. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Give where you can. Lend a hand, show up for others. Because when the time comes, we'll hope that someone else cared enough to do the same.  

New York Times bestselling author Sebastion Junger (The Perfect Storm, In My Time of Dying) returns to Louisville February 2 and 3 for appearances connected to the Kentucky Author Forum. We discussed his harrowing work in war zones, wordsmithing, and his near death encounter where he communicated with his deceased father. Did it shake him free from atheism? Maybe...but maybe not.See Sebastian Junger at various local gatherings: a screening of his film Restrepo, dinner at the Muhammad Ali Center, and a long form interview and Q&A at the Kentucky Center on February 3.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comAndrew Neil has long been one of the finest journalists in the UK. He has been chairman of The Spectator, chairman of Sky TV, editor of The Sunday Times, and a BBC anchor, where his grueling interviews of politicians became legendary. He's currently a columnist for both the UK and US versions of The Daily Mail and an anchor for Times Radio. In the US he went viral after a car-crash interview with Ben Shapiro.For two clips of our convo — on Europe's steady decline, and Trump's cluelessness on tariffs — pop over to our YouTube page.Other topics: growing up near Glasgow as a working-class Tory; his mother working in the mills; his father fighting the Nazis; his merit-based grammar school (before Labour dissolved them); thriving on the debate team; studying US history at university; Adam Smith; reporting on The Troubles; covering the White House at The Economist in the early '80s; Reagan Dems and Trump Hispanics; covering labor and industry in the Thatcher era; her crackdown on unions; the print unions that spurred violence; Alastair Stewart; tough interviewing and how the US media falls short; Tim Russert; audio of Neil grilling Shapiro and Boris; the policy-lite race between Trump and Harris; populism in the US and UK; Greenland and the Panama Canal; the rise of autocracy in the 21st Century; recent elections in Europe; Starmer; US isolationism past and present; the Iraq War; the 2008 crash; Taiwan and semiconductors; China's weakening economy; the overconfidence of the US after the Cold War; Brexit; Covid; mass migration; AI; and the challenge of Muslim assimilation in Europe.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: John Gray on the state of liberal democracy, Jon Rauch on “Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy,” Sebastian Junger on near-death experiences, Evan Wolfson on the history of marriage equality, Yoni Appelbaum on how America stopped building things, Nick Denton on the evolution of new media, and Ross Douthat on how everyone should be religious. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

In the first half, author, producer, and director Sebastian Junger shared a compelling near-death experience that occurred after his pancreatic artery ruptured. During the COVID pandemic, Junger felt severe abdominal pain while at a remote cabin in Massachusetts. "I thought it was indigestion or something," he recounted. As he was rushed to the hospital, Junger didn't realize that he was hemorrhaging internally as if he were, in his words, "a human hourglass."In this moment of crisis, Junger described a surreal experience where he sensed a black pit opening beneath him. "I just sensed that... if I go into the infinitely black pit, I'm not coming back out," he recalled. That's when his deceased father appeared to him, offering a message of reassurance: "You don't have to fight it. You can come with me. I'll take care of you." Junger's instinctive response was one of resistance, saying, "I'm alive... I'm just in for belly pain." The situation, however, was dire, yet innovative medical techniques were able to stabilize him and save his life.Despite his visions, Junger remains a staunch atheist. He expressed discomfort with the term "afterlife", suggesting that if there is something beyond death, it might instead be explained by the "deep mysteries and contradictions of quantum physics." Although he doesn't subscribe to the notion of a divine plan, he recalled a nurse's advice to view his experience as "something sacred," which resonated deeply with him. "I had come back with sacred knowledge... to help other people face their own mortality," he reflected.----------------------In the second half, astrologer Mark Lerner discussed upcoming astrological cycles and alignments, along with global influences for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025. Lerner began by elaborating on the various branches of astrology. "There are dozens," he noted, also emphasizing the increasing influence of technology: "With AI and computerization, it just keeps growing all the time." Lerner explained that while astrology is driven by celestial bodies, it is fundamentally about synchronicity — the alignment of events and personal experiences with astrological phenomena.The conversation then turned to current global tensions, particularly between Russia and Ukraine. Lerner claimed that while there is potential for nuclear incidents, certain planets indicate that much of Putin's posturing is a strategic bluff. "When he invaded Ukraine, this was when Pluto came back in the United States chart," he explained.The discussion also outlined the astrological influences on certain political figures. Lerner analyzed how Donald Trump's unique chart positions, including the strong influence of Uranus, contribute to his outsider status. "He's a defier of almost everything that normal people would say," Lerner observed. He also highlighted significant astrological events on the horizon, particularly the weekend of December 6-8, which he believes could be pivotal. "Neptune is making its station in Pisces," he pointed out, drawing cosmic parallels to the historical events of December 7, 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.When discussing sun signs, Lerner called out the misconceptions surrounding astrological compatibility. "You can't just analyze people based on their sun signs; it's superficial astrology," he said. Lerner stressed the importance of a comprehensive understanding of one's entire astrological chart. "It's really the whole combination," he insisted.

Andrew Morgans is the founder of Marknology. A full service marketplace agency that since it was founded in 2014 has worked with over 400+ brands, and consists of 35 team members. He has scaled dozens of brands on Amazon to 7 and 8 figures, and has spoken as a thought leader in the ecommerce space all around the world. He currently has equity or ownership in 9 brands on Amazon, manages and operates a warehouse and 3PL in Kansas City, and still loves getting his hands dirty fixing or improving brands small and large alike.  Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. E-commerce strategies focusing on Amazon and TikTok Shop.Importance of creative marketing in a competitive landscape.Challenges brands face in the current economic environment.Significance of content creation and storytelling for brand differentiation.Role of influencer marketing and collaboration with local creators.Strategies for optimizing Amazon listings and utilizing A+ content.Testing new sales channels and adapting strategies for growth.Leveraging TikTok Shop for direct-to-consumer relationships and data collection.Emphasis on continuous innovation and willingness to embrace change.Importance of evaluating brand narratives and unique selling propositions.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley engages with Andrew Morgans, founder of Marknology, to discuss advanced e-commerce strategies for scaling businesses on Amazon and TikTok Shop. Andrew emphasizes the importance of creative marketing and storytelling to differentiate brands in a competitive landscape. He shares actionable insights on content creation, leveraging influencer partnerships, and optimizing brand presence. The conversation highlights the necessity for brands to adapt and innovate, focusing on unique narratives and premium content to drive sales and build customer loyalty. This episode is a must-listen for business owners aiming to scale to eight figures and beyond.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Action Item #1: Enhance Storytelling with Creative Marketing: Develop a compelling brand story that differentiates your product from competitors. Utilize premium A+ content on Amazon and incorporate user-generated content (UGC) to build trust and connect with customers.Action Item #2: Leverage TikTok Shop: Use TikTok Shop strategically by creating engaging content and running ads behind high-performing videos. Gather valuable customer data through the platform for future marketing campaigns, improving your overall reach and ROI.Action Item #3: Optimize and Diversify Sales Channels: Continuously optimize your Amazon listings by focusing on hero products and storytelling. Additionally, explore new platforms like Walmart and Chewy to diversify your sales channels and stay ahead of market trends.Resources mentioned in this episode:TikTok ShopRumble.comYouTubeShopifyAmazonChewy.comWalmartAmazon Premium A+ ContentPostmatesUber EatsDoorDashBeautiful.aiThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk on AmazonTribe by Sebastian Junger on AmazonMarknologyBallsyJesse J. Wroblewski on LinkedInJohn Derkits on LinkedInSpecial Mention(s):Adam “Heist” Runquist on LinkedInKevin King on LinkedInMichael E. Gerber on LinkedInRelated Episode(s):“Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist's Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Kevin King's Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast“Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough PodcastEpisode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figu...

"I think that really worked well to put the specialty where it needed to be ... but now we're competing in the space with other endovascular specialists. You know, there are a lot of people who are trying to do similar things, and I think we have to differentiate ourselves in a way that goes a little bit beyond what we've already been doing."—Rex Pillai, MDIn a special year-end review, interventional radiologists Nishita Kothary, MD, FSIR, Warren Krackov, MD, FSIR, Rex Pillai, MD, and Roger Tomihama, MD, join SIR Director of Publications Brian Haefs to reflect on the top stories from the past year—the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 50th Anniversary, artificial intelligence and IR, and more.Plus, we share excerpts from the three most downloaded IR Quarterly articles of the year:Managing pain with SI joint fusion and nerve ablation, by Junjian Huang, MD, and Douglas P. Beall, MD, FSIRPatient-affirming care: The role of IR in gender-affirming medicine, by Hope RacineAI toolbox: PERT implementation, by Jared Meshekow, MD, MPH, Daniel Kushner, MD, Perry Gerard, MD, MBA, Joseph Panaro, MD, Gary Cohen, MD, FSIRFinally, we share excerpts from the top three most played Kinked Wire episodes of the year:Episode 51: SIR 50th Anniversary: The growth of interventional radiology and vascular care. Host: Roger Tomihama, MD; Guest: Barry T. Katzen, MD, FSIREpisode 52: From crisis to care: How interventional radiology saved Sebastian Junger's life. Host: Warren Krackov, MD, FSIR; Guests: Sebastian Junger, Philip J. Dombrowski, MD, and Michael J. Hallisey, MD, FSIREpisode 55: Entrepreneurship and interventional radiology: Q&A with Blockchain co-founder Nicolas Cary. Note: This episode was recorded on Dec. 11, 2024.SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comAdam is a literary critic and poet. He's been a senior editor at The New Republic and a contributing editor for Tablet and Harvard Magazine, and he's currently an editor in the Wall Street Journal's Review section. The author of many books, his latest is On Settler Colonialism: Violence, Ideology and Justice. I've been fascinated by the concept — another product of critical theory, as it is now routinely applied to Israel. We hash it all out.For two clips of our convo — on the reasons why Europe explored the world, and the bastardization of “genocide” — pop over to our YouTube page.Other topics: Adam's roots in LA; coming from a long line of writers; the power of poetry; its current boom with Instagram and hip-hop; Larkin; the omnipresence of settler colonialism in human history; the Neanderthals; the Ulster colonists; the French in Algeria; replacement colonialism in Australia and North America; the viral catastrophe there; the 1619 Project; “decolonizing” a bookshelf; Marxism; Coates and fatalism toward the US; MLK's “promissory note”; Obama's “more perfect union”; migration under climate change; China the biggest polluter; More's Utopia; the Holocaust; the Killing Fields; Rwanda; mass migration of Muslims to Europe; “white genocide”; Pat Buchanan; the settler colonialism in Israel; ancient claims to Palestine; the Balfour Declaration; British limits on migrant Jews in WWII; the US turning away Holocaust refugees; the UN partition plan; the 1948 war; the Nakba; Ben-Gurion; Jabotinsky's “Iron Wall”; Clinton's despair after 2000; ethnic cleansing in the West Bank; the nihilism of October 7; civilian carnage and human shields in Gaza; Arab countries denying Palestinians; a two-state solution; the moral preening of Coates; and the economic and liberal triumphs of Israel.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Andrew Neil on UK and US politics, John Gray on the state of liberal democracy, Jon Rauch on his new book on “Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy,” Sebastian Junger on near-death experiences, Evan Wolfson on the history of marriage equality, Yoni Appelbaum on the American Dream, Nick Denton on the evolution of new media, and Ross Douthat on how everyone should be religious. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

New Year's Day is often a day of quiet contemplation. A day to take stock of our lives, to review the past year and to look toward the one to come. As we settle in with our coffees, we wanted to bring you an encore presentation of one most powerful interviews of the year — with a war reporter who spent his adult life on the frontlines, until one day the frontlines came for him. Today on the program: A near-death experience and what it reveals about the sacredness of life.Sebastian Junger is an American journalist, the bestselling author of Tribe, Freedom, and The Perfect Storm, and an Oscar-nominated filmmaker. His latest book is In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face o Face With the Idea of An Afterlife.You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

Sebastian Junger is a best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and co-director of the Oscar-nominated documentary Restrepo, renowned for his profound insights into human resilience, community, and the human condition. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now! Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavere Watch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - http://littleemptyboxes.com This episode is proudly sponsored by: Kion makes one of my absolute favorite whey isolate protein powders and also a go-to source of creatine. Save 20% by going to http://getkion.com/geniuslife. AX3 Life produces highly bioavailable astaxanthin, dubbed the king of carotenoids and a “longevity vitamin.” Visit http://ax3.life and use code MAX for 20% off. Manukora makes delicious, creamy, glyphosate-free Manuka honey that's rich in MGO. Head to http://manukora.com/genius for $25 off a starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook!

Mary, a former ENL teacher with profound stories and insights, joins us on a captivating exploration into the world of homeschooling and alternative lifestyles. With a background rich in experiences with refugee students, particularly from the Karen ethnic group of Burma, Mary's perspective is both unique and enlightening. Her journey into homeschooling was significantly influenced by the stark contrasts she observed between the freedom-filled lives of the Karen community in Thai refugee camps and the rigid structure of American schools. Inspired by these observations and Sebastian Junger's book "Tribe," Mary embarked on a mission to create a more fulfilling educational path for her family, sparking a wider conversation on the systemic issues in traditional education and the potential of homeschooling as a solution.Navigating the homeschool journey isn't without its hurdles, especially when custody agreements and modern family dynamics come into play. During our discussion, we address the challenges that arise when parents consider homeschooling amidst a separation. Mary shares her personal journey and the support she received, highlighting the broader dissatisfaction with societal norms and the search for alternatives to conventional schooling.In the quest for authentic living, many families are choosing to step away from societal expectations. We dive into bold lifestyle choices, such as off-grid living and unschooling, and the creation of supportive communities or "tribes" that prioritize family values over societal demands. The conversation extends to the influence of modern family dynamics, the impact of technology on familial bonds, and the liberating process of breaking free from traditional norms. Through engaging stories and personal reflections, this episode offers inspiration and insights for anyone considering a more self-directed, family-centered life.Kypper's Slippers- A Comfy Footwear Brand Driven With A Purpose: to give back to homeschooling familiesFlow State Education Free Trial! - Master Basic Facts in 5 Minutes a Day!Your child follows a custom learning path built just for them, focusing on their unique strengths and areas for improvement.Need the perfect Christmas gift in time for Christmas?!?! Help a child you know navigate how to handle an emergency! Right from Amazon:Let's Talk, Emergencies! -and don't forget The Activity Book!The Tuttle Twins - use code Cheryl40 for 40% off ages 5-11 book seriesSupport the showInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

Regardless of where you live, societies are feeling the threat against certain freedoms and are fighting back. Humans innately don't want to be oppressed or censored by larger, more powerful and dominant groups. But exactly how do you define your freedom? Is your freedom tied to your “rights'' or is your freedom independent of that? Sebastian Junger, best selling author, Afghanistan war correspondent and more has authored a new book, Freedom, that will leave you shocked, perplexed and challenged in many ways. In this conversation, he and Tom take a deep dive into freedom, what it means for different societies, how smaller groups are able to give larger groups and armies hell, and are willing to risk their lives for their freedom. Sebastian also shares his 400 mile experience walking through America with a group of friends and reflects on different feelings of freedom. His more recent near death experience will shock you and give you yet another perspective of freedom worth fighting for Order Sebastian Junger's new book, Freedom: https://amzn.to/3rr8tP1 [Original air date: 7-22-21]. SHOW NOTES: 0:00 | Introduction 1:06 | What is Freedom? 2:49 | Defend Your Freedom 6:04 | Balancing Opposing Sides 8:12 | Root of the Word Freedom 10:51 | 10,000 miles for Defense 15:40 | Society Safe in Numbers 20:19 | Value of Physical Strength 25:12 | Small Fighter Advantage 31:14 | Culture of Honor 41:07 | Agriculture Control 48:04 | Autonomy vs Comfort 53:12 | Social Primate PTSD 58:31 | Importance of Physical Contact 1:03:45 | A Weird 400 Mile Trip 1:06:39 | Seeking Out Challenges 1:08:54 | Freedom Along Gender Lines 1:17:00 | Lessons Raising Girls 1:21:31 | Near Death Experience 1:27:32 | Giving Meaning to Death 1:29:04 | Discussing His Next Book 1:32:34 | Relationship to Fear CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at  https://landroverUSA.com Rosetta Stone: Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com Miro: Bring your teams to Miro's revolutionary Innovation Workspace and be faster from idea to outcome at https://miro.com Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Found Banking: Stop getting lost in countless finance apps and try Found for free at https://found.com/impact Momentous: Shop now at https://livemomentous.com and use code IMPACT for 20% your new Momentous routine Factor: Get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active at https://factormeals.com/impacttheory50 with code impacttheory50 StopBox: Get 10% off, plus Buy One Get One Free for the StopBox Pro with code IMPACT at https://stopboxusa.com What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rainn Wilson sits down with acclaimed journalist, author, and war correspondent Sebastian Junger to discuss his harrowing near-death experience, the mysteries of consciousness, and the human connection to mortality. Sebastian recounts his brush with death caused by a ruptured aneurysm and the profound vision of his late father that challenged his atheistic worldview. This episode is a powerful exploration of what it means to face mortality and find meaning in our fleeting existence. Whether you're a spiritual seeker or a science enthusiast, this conversation will leave you questioning the nature of reality and your own place in it. Thank you to our sponsors! Masterclass (up to 50% OFF!): https://MasterClass.com/SoulBoom Aura (promo code: SOULBOOM): https://auraframes.com Fetzer Institute: https://fetzer.org/ MERCH OUT NOW! https://soulboomstore.myshopify.com/ God-Shaped Hole Mug: https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.com SUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom Watch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS Watch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP Follow us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboom Sponsor Soul Boom: partnerships@voicingchange.media Work with Soul Boom: business@soulboom.com Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: hello@soulboom.com Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Voicing Change Media Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat

December has already been crazy. But it may feel like the calm before the storm once we get to January. With less than 60 days until Trump's inauguration, the news, chaos and controversy is taking no holiday break. And we've got the perfect returning guest to help us make sense of all of it. And anticipate what may come next. Best-selling author Sebastian Junger is a powerful, thoughtful and trusted conscience for America. His books and films explore the heart of our past, present and future. From The Perfect Storm, to War, to Tribe, to Freedom, to Restrepo, to his newest, In My Time of Dying, Sebastian Junger explores what it means to be American and his key takeaways from the election. With our nation divided as a crossroads, his wisdom-filled voice is invaluable to all Americans–and especially to independents.  Sebastian reacts to Trump's cabinet nominees, rips into why he thinks the Democrats and Harris failed, and takes us behind the scenes of an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. It's a raw, insightful and important conversation you don't wanna miss.  And our host, Paul Rieckhoff, pulls no punches–per usual. Before the conversation with Sebastian, he independently digs into the latest controversial Trump nominations, shares below-the-radar news from the battlefields of Ukraine and Syria, analyzes the crumbling nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, and highlights the one Senator that might be key. He also updates us on the squeaker of a final race called this week featuring an Independent Veterans of America-endorsed candidate. And, finally he reflects on this extremely unusual holiday and shares a new favorite family film.  Skip the cable news and partisan spin and get your weekly dose of independent vigilance.  Every episode is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 51% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  Previous Sebastian Junger appearances: Episode 116 - May 27, 2021 Episode 207 - January 6, 2023 Episode 250 - November 9, 2023 -Learn more about Independent Veterans of America and reach out if you're interested in running in 2025 or 2026.  -WATCH video of Paul and Sebastian's conversation on our YouTube channel. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra exclusive content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA hats, t-shirts and other merch.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, world renown journalist and war correspondent, Sebastian Junger joins to offer his unique perspective on the ICC charges against Netanyahu and the Ukraine / Russia War. Then, we shift gears to a deeply personal chapter of his life, Sebastian's latest book, In My Time of Dying, which recounts his harrowing near-death experience—a moment that not only brought him face-to-face with his own mortality but profoundly transformed his outlook on life, death, the afterlife, and what truly matters. Sebastian is also the acclaimed NY Times Best selling author of The Perfect Storm, Tribe, and War—works that have cemented his place as one of the most compelling voices of our time. Beyond his books, Sebastian is also an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His documentaries, like Restrepo and Korengal, take us straight to the front lines of war, offering raw, unfiltered perspectives on the human cost of conflict.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Sebastian Junger is a journalist, author and filmmaker who has reported on some of the most dangerous and difficult places on earth. He is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including The Perfect Storm, War, Tribe and his latest, In My Time of Dying, which is available now. He is also the director of an Academy Award nominated documentary, Restrepo, which is an unflinching look at the war in Afghanistan.  In this classic episode, Sebastian joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about our tribal nature, reflections on a near death experience, and how we honed his craft as one of the world's best nonfiction writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently, Phoebe told a personal story about her mother, who died this year. In this episode, she talks to journalist Sebastian Junger, who was rushed to the hospital one day after feeling sick – and then, he saw something strange. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to listen to This is Love ad-free? Sign up for Criminal Plus – you'll get to listen to This is Love, Criminal, and Phoebe Reads a Mystery without any ads. Plus, you'll get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal and other exclusive benefits. Learn more and sign up here. We also make Criminal and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A violent undiagnosed aneurysm should have killed Sebastian Junger, a war reporter, a best-selling author, and an Academy Award winning documentarian. Junger came as close as anyone we know to dying, but he returned from the abyss and reveals what it was like. For years Jason and Peter have heard about so-called NDE's – near-death experiences where the clinically dead - miraculously resuscitated - come back to life with eerily familiar stories. Whether it's long-dead relatives speaking to them from the afterlife, or encountering an enormous tunnel, illuminated by a brilliant, welcoming light…. are these stories evidence of a “Great Beyond”, or simply wild spasms of a dying brain? After Junger's NDE, he launched an investigation and uncovered a possible third answer that may expand our understanding of the universe itself. Really, no really. *** IN THIS EPISODE: The visions he saw that changed his conception of the universe. Who encouraged him toward the void? What causes similar near-death experiences… God or spasms of a dying brain? Panpsychism: A scientific explanation of a possible and universal post-life existence. Anxiety, derealization & depression, why Sebastian Junger doubted he was alive. He was an atheist…now? Jason and Peter share their out of body experiences. Googleheim: Other things we just can't know. ***  FOLLOW SEBASTIAN: His latest book: In My Time of Dying: How I came face to face with the idea of an afterlife Website: SebastianJunger.com Instagram: @SebastianJungerOfficial X: @sebastianjunger Facebook: @SebastianJunger *** FOLLOW REALLY, NO REALLY: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Quested is a British filmmaker and producer of documentary films, music videos, and TV commercials. He is the executive director and owner of Goldcrest Films. Quested has produced over 40 films, including several war documentaries directed by Sebastian Junger. Prior to producing, he was an award-winning music video director. Quested directed more than 100 music videos and commercials, working with artists including Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Sting. Nick has won two Emmys and a DuPont-Columbia Award, and has been nominated for an Oscar and a PGA Award. His company, Goldcrest Films, has won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice.Leading up to and during the 2021 United States Capitol Attack, Nick had been embedded with the Proud Boys, a far-right organization involved in the attack. In June of 2022 Nick testified – under subpoena on live television – to the US House of Representatives January 6 committee. As part of his testimony, Nick revealed that his crew had filmed a garage meeting between Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and Oath Keepers founder and leader Stewart Rhodes on January 5, 2021, the night before the attack.During our chat, we talked about why Nick chose to live his life behind a camera, how he pivoted from shooting hip hop music videos to war documentaries, where he literally put his life on the line. We then discussed how he found his way into the inner sanctum of The Proud Boys – and how and why Enrique Tarrio allowed him to film the illegal activity of his Boys, and how this footage in his new film, 64 Days, helped put many of these Jan 6th rioters behind bars.I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.Watch Episode:Check out 64 Days:Website: www.64daysfilm.com IG: @64daysfilmStream the film: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/64days This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truethirty.substack.com/subscribe

In the summer of 2020, best-selling author Sebastian Junger nearly died. He was rushed to the hospital, and while medical personnel administered emergency care, he slipped out of consciousness. It was then he began to see, and experience, things that he had a hard time explaining. The medical staff were successful, and Junger's life was saved. Junger recently published his reflections on his near-death experience in a new book, “In My Time of Dying.” After hearing Junger interviewed on the Joe Rogan Experience, Brian wanted to dissect the conversation with NDE researcher and expert, John Burke. The close friends sit down to discuss what can be learned from Junger's experience, and how it can influence our lives today.  This is the 4th episode in a series around near-death experiences. Access past episodes below:  Episode 1 - What Happens When We Die? with John Burke (Spotify | Apple)  Episode 2 - What Happens When We Die? Q&A with John Burke (Spotify | Apple)  Episode 3 - Meeting God on the Other Side with John Burke (Spotify | Apple) 

Listen in as Mark and Kirk discussed:Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt (FUD)Dirty, Ugly & Scared (DUS)Mark and Kirk also shared that nothing worth doing is easy.  TIP OF THE WEEKKirk: Embrace the dip. Read The Dip by Seth Godin to understand how persistence through challenging phases can lead to success. This book reminds you that the toughest parts of your journey are opportunities for growth—commit to pushing through for the reward on the other side.Mark: Explore the power of belonging. Check out Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger. This book explores the profound sense of connection and purpose found in adversity and community, offering powerful insights for those navigating challenges in both business and life. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, listen to another AOPI episode to hear more about the land investing students who have made it in the land business."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

I was honored to host Fire Fighter Robert “Buzz” Busby of the Austin Fire Department's Ladder #1 on today's episode. Buzz is a 48-year-old husband, and father of three, who has been straight-edge for 32 years and has been with the fire service for 22.  In this episode, Buzz shares how the love of his family keeps him grounded, what he does every day to honor them, how answering the call to be a protector is both a blessing and a curse, the mental health challenges facing the modern warrior, and so much more. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, and I think you will too. Always remember.  -- SGC TOPICS     Childhood dreams of becoming a fire firefighter; discovering rescue mode; answering the call to become a protector; PTSD and being hyper-vigilant; promoting a positive protective posture; the importance of a strong masculine role model in a young boy's life; meeting his wife; compartmentalization; earning the purple heart; the healing power of a daughter's love; mental health and the modern warrior; 8 minutes; God moments; The Dad Edge Podcast; the stranger dynamic; being of service; tenets for making marriage work; battle of the badges; advanced tech in fire fighting; remembering 911; 5Q's; finding diamonds; and so much more.  SHOW NOTES Do You Have 8 Minutes? https://www.instagram.com/p/C6m5zDQL3e8/  The Dad Edge Podcast: https://thedadedge.com/podcast/  STFU by Dr. Dennis Leary, “A Revolutionary New Form of Therapy:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KGNzRpjC0k  TRIBE by Sebastian Junger: https://www.sebastianjunger.com/tribe-by-sebastian-junger  FOLLOW ROBERT  Robert's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xbuzzxatx/  Austin Fire Department: https://www.instagram.com/austinfiredept/  FOLLOW SPENCER COURSEN  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.coursen/  Website: www.SpencerCoursen.com   Book: TheSafetyTrap.com  Brand: Ronin6.com   Business: CoursenSecurityGroup.com SPECIAL THANKS TO Staccato Ranch:  https://staccatoranch.com/  SunLife Organics: https://sunlifeorganics.com/  RECORDING STUDIO Podcast Recorded Studio: Record ATX  https://www.recordatx.com/    THEME MUSIC "Underground Moments" by Cushy https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/cushy/     PODCAST AND VIDEO PRODUCTION Ronin6 Media MAILBAG & Submissions sgc@CoursenEnterprises.com

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Sebastian Junger is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and previous guest on The Drive. In this episode, Sebastian returns to discuss his latest book, In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife. This episode delves into Sebastian's profound near-death experience and how it became the catalyst for his exploration of mortality, the afterlife, and the mysteries of the universe. They discuss the secular meaning of what it means to be sacred, the intersection of physics and philosophy, and how our beliefs shape our approach to life and death. He also shares how this experience has profoundly changed him, giving him a renewed perspective on life—one filled with awe, gratitude, deeper emotional awareness, and a more engaged approach to living. We discuss: How Sebastian's near-death experience shaped his thinking about mortality and gave him a reverence for life [3:00]; The aneurysm that led to Sebastian's near-death experience [6:30]; Emergency room response, his subsequent reflections on the event, and the critical decisions made by the medical team [16:30]; Sebastian's reaction to first learning he nearly died, and the extraordinary skill of the medical team that save his life [26:00]; Sebastian's near-death experience [37:00]; The psychological impact of surviving against overwhelming odds [48:00]; Ignored warning signs: abdominal pain and a foreshadowing dream before the aneurysm rupture [54:30]; Sebastian's recovery, his exploration of near-death experiences, and the psychological turmoil he faced as he questioned the reality of his survival [58:15]; A transformative encounter with a nurse who encouraged Sebastian to view his near-death experience as sacred [1:03:30]; How Sebastian has changed: a journey toward emotional awareness and fully engaging with life [1:08:45]; The possibility of an afterlife, and how quantum mechanics challenges our understanding of existence [1:15:15]; Quantum paradoxes leading to philosophical questions about the nature of reality, existence after death, and whether complete knowledge could be destructive [1:26:00]; The sweet spot of uncertainty: exploring belief in God, post-death existence, and meaning in life [1:37:00]; The transformative power of experiencing life with awe and gratitude [1:53:00]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

For years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger traveled to many front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came to death was the summer of 2020 while spending a quiet afternoon at the New England home he shared with his wife and two young children. Crippled by abdominal pain, Junger was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. Once there, he began slipping away. As blackness encroached, he was visited by his dead father, inviting Junger to join him. “It's okay,” his father said. “There's nothing to be scared of. I'll take care of you.” That was the last thing Junger remembered until he came to the next day when he was told he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm that he should not have survived. This experience spurred Junger—a confirmed atheist raised by his physicist father to respect the empirical—to undertake a scientific, philosophical, and deeply personal examination of mortality and what happens after we die. How do we begin to process the brutal fact that any of us might perish unexpectedly on what begins as an ordinary day? How do we grapple with phenomena that science may be unable to explain? And what happens to a person, emotionally and spiritually, when forced to reckon with such existential questions? In My Time of Dying is part medical drama, part searing autobiography, and part rational inquiry into the ultimate unknowable mystery. Sebastian Junger is The New York Times bestselling author of Tribe, War, Freedom, A Death in Belmont, Fire, and The Perfect Storm, and codirector of the documentary film Restrepo, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He is also the winner of a Peabody Award and the National Magazine Award for Reporting. Shermer and Junger discuss: his near-death experience and his curent beliefs • NDEs and OBEs • hallucinations • altered states of consciousness • sensed presence effect • sleep paralysis • why there is no “proof” of an afterlife • living forever • belief in life after death • empirical truths vs. mythic truths • longevity and how to live longer.

Sebastian Junger is no stranger to death. He covered the war in Afghanistan for years. But it was a medical emergency that brought him face to face with dying — and an afterlife.

Sebastian Junger is a bestselling author, journalist, and an Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker. His latest book, "In My Time of Dying", is available now. www.sebastianjunger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Note from James:Imagine you are dying or you're about to die. Let's say you were hit by a car, you're bleeding out, you're on the way to the hospital but you just have this sense that you're not going to live, and you see visions of someone you knew in the past, maybe a mother or a father, and they're saying, "Don't worry, we're here for you." Come down this light at the end of a tunnel. Does that change your experience of life if you then survive? Well, we're going to hear from Sebastian Junger, who wrote "In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife." And if you don't know who Sebastian is, he's written many books about being a war reporter, his experiences in war zones, and other intense situations. But this is perhaps his most intense book that I've read, where he's not talking about deaths on the battlefield or in a war zone, but his own experience of dying and what happened to him during that experience. It really makes you think. And I've been thinking about it a lot for personal reasons this past week. I hope everybody enjoys it. If you do, please retweet it, share it with your friends, and subscribe to the podcast so all the good little algorithms work for me. Thanks so much, and here is Sebastian.Episode Description:In this compelling episode, James Altucher converses with Sebastian Junger, acclaimed author and war reporter, about his harrowing near-death experience and his exploration of the afterlife in his latest book, "In My Time of Dying." Junger shares the profound and mystifying moments he faced at the brink of death, challenging his atheistic beliefs and scientific understanding. This episode isn't just about a personal encounter with mortality but dives into the larger implications of consciousness, the mysteries of the human mind, and what it means to truly live after facing death.What You'll Learn:The profound impact of near-death experiences on one's worldview and beliefs.The intersection of scientific rationalism and mystical experiences.Insights into the psychological and emotional aftermath of surviving a near-death experience.Theories about consciousness and the potential for an afterlife from both scientific and experiential perspectives.Practical lessons on living a more appreciative and meaningful life after a brush with death.Chapters:00:01:30 - Introduction: Sebastian Junger's Near-Death Experience00:04:41 - The Moment of Crisis: Abdominal Hemorrhage and Medical Intervention00:09:00 - Encountering the Void and Seeing His Father00:14:22 - The Medical Miracle: Innovative Interventional Radiology00:24:26 - Rational Explanations vs. Mystical Experiences00:31:30 - Unexplained Phenomena: Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness00:41:29 - Personal and Philosophical Reflections on Life and Death00:52:30 - The Aftermath: Dealing with Anxiety and Fear00:56:35 - Finding Meaning and Appreciation in Life Post-Trauma01:02:15 - Writing About the Experience: Structuring the Narrative01:05:28 - Final Thoughts and TakeawaysAdditional Resources:Sebastian Junger's Official WebsiteIn My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an AfterlifeTribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian JungerWar by Sebastian JungerQuantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness by Bruce Rosenblum and Fred KuttnerBiocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe by Robert Lanza ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

A Note from James:Imagine you are dying or you're about to die. Let's say you were hit by a car, you're bleeding out, you're on the way to the hospital but you just have this sense that you're not going to live, and you see visions of someone you knew in the past, maybe a mother or a father, and they're saying, "Don't worry, we're here for you." Come down this light at the end of a tunnel. Does that change your experience of life if you then survive? Well, we're going to hear from Sebastian Junger, who wrote "In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife." And if you don't know who Sebastian is, he's written many books about being a war reporter, his experiences in war zones, and other intense situations. But this is perhaps his most intense book that I've read, where he's not talking about deaths on the battlefield or in a war zone, but his own experience of dying and what happened to him during that experience. It really makes you think. And I've been thinking about it a lot for personal reasons this past week. I hope everybody enjoys it. If you do, please retweet it, share it with your friends, and subscribe to the podcast so all the good little algorithms work for me. Thanks so much, and here is Sebastian.Episode Description:In this compelling episode, James Altucher converses with Sebastian Junger, acclaimed author and war reporter, about his harrowing near-death experience and his exploration of the afterlife in his latest book, "In My Time of Dying." Junger shares the profound and mystifying moments he faced at the brink of death, challenging his atheistic beliefs and scientific understanding. This episode isn't just about a personal encounter with mortality but dives into the larger implications of consciousness, the mysteries of the human mind, and what it means to truly live after facing death.What You'll Learn:The profound impact of near-death experiences on one's worldview and beliefs.The intersection of scientific rationalism and mystical experiences.Insights into the psychological and emotional aftermath of surviving a near-death experience.Theories about consciousness and the potential for an afterlife from both scientific and experiential perspectives.Practical lessons on living a more appreciative and meaningful life after a brush with death.Chapters:00:01:30 - Introduction: Sebastian Junger's Near-Death Experience00:04:41 - The Moment of Crisis: Abdominal Hemorrhage and Medical Intervention00:09:00 - Encountering the Void and Seeing His Father00:14:22 - The Medical Miracle: Innovative Interventional Radiology00:24:26 - Rational Explanations vs. Mystical Experiences00:31:30 - Unexplained Phenomena: Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness00:41:29 - Personal and Philosophical Reflections on Life and Death00:52:30 - The Aftermath: Dealing with Anxiety and Fear00:56:35 - Finding Meaning and Appreciation in Life Post-Trauma01:02:15 - Writing About the Experience: Structuring the Narrative01:05:28 - Final Thoughts and TakeawaysAdditional Resources:Sebastian Junger's Official WebsiteIn My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an AfterlifeTribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian JungerWar by Sebastian JungerQuantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness by Bruce Rosenblum and Fred KuttnerBiocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe by Robert Lanza ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new...

Why do so many book clubs fall apart? Do the best parties have rules? And does Angela's husband want to date you?  SOURCES:Fredrik Backman, author.David Chavis, senior fellow at Community Science.Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology at Harvard University.Sebastian Junger, journalist and author.David McMillan, clinical and community psychologist.Priya Parker, strategic advisor and author. RESOURCES:"Do Conversations End When People Want Them to?" by Adam M. Mastroianni, Daniel Gilbert, Gus Cooney, and Timothy D. Wilson (PNAS, 2021)."3 Steps to Turn Everyday Get-Togethers Into Transformative Gatherings," by Priya Parker (TED Talk, 2019).The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, by Priya Parker (2018).Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, by Sebastian Junger (2016).Beartown, by Fredrik Backman (2016).“The 36 Questions That Lead to Love,” by Daniel Jones (The New York Times, 2015).A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman (2012)."Sense of Community: A Definition and Theory," by David McMillan and David Chavis (Journal of Community Psychology, 1986). EXTRAS:"How Can You Get Closer to the People You Care About?" by No Stupid Questions (2023)."How Do You Connect With Someone You Just Met?" by No Stupid Questions (2023).A Man Called Otto, film (2022).

This episode is a two-for-one, and that's because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I've curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #107 "The Scariest Navy SEAL Imaginable… And What He Taught Me" and episode #161 "Lessons from War, Tribal Societies, and a Non-Fiction Life (Sebastian Junger)."Please enjoy!Sponsors:Vuori Clothing high-quality performance apparel: https://vuoriclothing.com/tim (20% off your first purchase)Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://helixsleep.com/tim (20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows)Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for 20% off)Timestamps:[06:27] Notes about this supercombo format.[07:30] Enter Jocko Willink.[07:59] What separates good leaders from mediocre or bad leaders?[10:01] Identifying good leadership candidates.[11:46] Teaching the skill of detachment.[16:58] Jocko's grueling workout that made platoons “tap out.”[18:46] Jocko's morning rituals.[20:57] People Jocko associates with success.[23:12] Recommended reading.[26:57] How does discipline equal freedom?[31:50] Enter Sebastian Junger.[32:21] Thomas Paine and Stoic philosophy.[34:25] The “chainsaw story” and its impact on Sebastian's writing career.[38:27] Athleticism and long distance running.[39:00] Developing a writing style.[40:46] Sebastian's attraction to journalism.[46:22] Sebastian's writing style and the importance of structure.[55:51] Commencement speech advice for high school graduates.[59:09] Sebastian's inspiration to visit war-torn countries.[1:01:14] Explanation of “skin walkers.”[1:05:00] Striving for political correctness in gender.[1:11:43] The Iroquois' peace process and its relevance to modern politics.[1:19:15] Psychiatric effects of war.[1:22:07] Bringing primitive, war-time cohesion into modern society.[1:27:28] PTSD, the C-Train, and returning to New York City after war.[1:32:24] The lonely nature of society.[1:36:24] PTSD prevalence in elite special forces units vs. support units.[1:41:30] How to “support the troops.”[1:47:47] How a Viking helmet started — and stopped — a barfight in Spain.[1:53:16] Developing male closeness while decreasing violence.[1:59:05] Veterans becoming victims in society after returning from war.[2:03:27] Photography/videography habits and Sebastian's start as a war reporter.[2:07:45] Tim Hetherington's story and Sebastian's decision to stop war reporting.[2:11:02] Sebastian's future writing plans.[2:12:04] One thing anyone can do for a military veteran.[2:16:14] Who comes to mind when Sebastian hears the word “successful?”[2:16:46] Defining courage.[2:16:52] Most gifted books.[2:17:46] What close friends say Sebastian is exceptionally good at.[2:18:09] Combining three writers to create the ultimate writer.[2:18:47] Advice to Sebastian's younger self.[2:20:07] Recent purchase with the most positive impact on Sebastian's life.[2:22:16] Something Sebastian believes, despite being unable to prove it.[2:22:23] Disliked habits and common practices of journalists.[2:23:39] Advice from Sebastian's 70-year-old self to his current self.[2:24:48] Knowing when to write a book.[2:26:53] Sebastian's billboard.[2:28:22] Final requests for the audience and parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Harris speaks with Sebastian Junger about danger and death. They discuss Sebastian's career as a journalist in war zones, the connection between danger and meaning, his experience of nearly dying from a burst aneurysm in his abdomen, his lingering trauma, the concept of "awe," psychedelics, near-death experiences, atheism, psychic phenomena, consciousness and the brain, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe. Learning how to train your mind is the single greatest investment you can make in life. That's why Sam Harris created the Waking Up app. From rational mindfulness practice to lessons on some of life's most important topics, join Sam as he demystifies the practice of meditation and explores the theory behind it.

The surprisingly common experience of near death experiences and what science still can't explain about them.Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Perfect Storm, Fire, A Death in Belmont, War and Tribe, and In My Time of Dying. As an award-winning journalist, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News, he has covered major international news stories around the world, and has received both a National Magazine Award and a Peabody Award. In this episode we talk about:Junger's near death experience and the impact it had on himThe conclusions he came to after investigation the possibilities of an afterlife The mysteries of quantum physics and what they might tell us about life and deathHow he believes we can all experience awe on a daily basis Related Episodes:How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur Neil DeGrasse Tyson on Why Having a “Cosmic Perspective” Will Help You Do Life BetterGeorge Saunders on: “Holy Befuddlement” and How to Be Less of a “Turd”Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/sebastian-junger/Additional Resources:Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/installSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sebastian Junger came as close as you possibly can to dying. While his doctors struggled to revive him, the veteran reporter and avowed rationalist experienced things that shocked and shook him, leaving him with profound questions and unexpected revelations. In his new book, In My Time of Dying, Junger explores the mysteries and commonalities of people's near death experiences. He joins Sean to talk about what it's like to die and what quantum physics can tell us about living that countless religions can't. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area Guest: Sebastian Junger. His new book is In My Time of Dying. Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Be the first to hear new episodes of The Gray Area by following us in your favorite podcast app. Links here: https://www.vox.com/the-gray-area Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Jon Ehrens  Engineer: Patrick Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Desi Lydic sits down with Texas's 2nd District Representative Colin Allred to discuss his campaign for Senate seat against Ted Cruz, his plans for restoring women's reproductive rights, and the importance of paternity leave. Also, executive producers and writers, Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh, join Desi to talk about their award-winning documentary film, “Against All Enemies.” They chat about the dangers of U.S. veterans joining domestic terrorist groups, how some January 6th participants were also former veterans, and how members of these groups tend to have a desire for combat that they may not have seen during their time in service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desi Lydic unpacks Trump's attempt to change Nebraska's electoral vote system, why the New York Marathon is pissed at the MTA, and the upcoming solar eclipse. And Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper have a good old fashioned moon versus sun debate. And welcome to Trump elementary, the most prestigious educational institution of all-time, taught by the smartest man alive. From science and geography to math and Spanish, Donald Trump teaches your child everything they need to know. Plus, Sebastian Junger and Ken Harbaugh, executive producers and writers of the award-winning documentary film, “Against All Enemies,” sit down with Desi Lydic to discuss the wave of veterans joining extremist groups. Particularly popular for offering a sense of purpose and mission, they examine the danger of trained veterans participating in January 6th, domestic terrorist groups under the cover of political parties, and Trump's blatant disrespect for veterans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.