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Life Examined

Life Examined is a one-hour weekly podcast exploring psychology, philosophy, spirituality — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian.

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53:26

Autism “it's not a disease, it's a different way of...

Life Examined ·

2024/09/29

*This episode originally aired onNovember 12, 2022.Jonathan Bastian talks withLauren Ober, producer, podcast host and executive producer ofThe Loudest Girl In The Worldshares her personal journey of her later-in-lifeautismdiagnosis. Later,Francesca HappeProfessor of Cognitive Neuroscience at King's College London about advances and autism diagnosis and how that has impacted the way society sees neuro-divergency? Delve deeper into life, philosophy, and what makes us human by

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54:39

Leading a good life doesn’t always mean leading an...

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2024/09/21

What does it mean to lead a happy and fulfilling life?Most of us seek happiness through pleasure, calm, and order — preferring to avoid the discomfort, confrontation, and anxiety that comes from obstacles and challenges. And while less worry and work, along with more time to relax and have fun may sound appealing… Life rarely happens as we plan it and that might just be a good thing. According to philosopherLorraine Besser: “There is this notion that we have,

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4:42

Midweek Reset: Sexual Recession

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2024/09/18

This week Esther Perel, psychotherapist, bestselling author and the host of the podcast “Where Should We Begin?” talks about a sexual recession. Perel says that compared with previous generations Gen Z is having less sex and becoming increasingly isolated - and the more time spent online is resulting in less time spent on the skills, experience or patience that help make a relationship work. Thisepisode with Esther Perel was originally broadcast September 8th, 2024

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53:28

Positivity and hope: How to navigate society away...

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2024/09/15

If you feel like we’re living in an era marked by increased mistrust, political tension, and cynicism — you’re not alone, research confirms this shift. Research shows that in 1972, half of Americans believed that most people were trustful. By 2018, the percentage had fallen to only a third.The rise in distrust and cynicism is a central theme in the bookHope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness, by Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki. Zaki explains

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4:32

Midweek Reset: Gaslight

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2024/09/11

This week Robin Stern, psychoanalyst, and author of “The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life,” talks about gaslight effect. What to watch for in a relationship or perhaps with a manager, coworker or doctor and how to succesfully navigate the feelings of invalidation that accompany that behavior. This episode with Robin Stern was originally broadcast July 14th 2024

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53:25

Rediscovering sexual desire and erotism with Esther...

Life Examined ·

2024/09/08

Few people offer greater insight, sensitivity, and expertise on human relationships and sexuality than Esther Perel.Born and raised in Belgium, Perel’s studies took her from Hebrew University in Jerusalem, to the United States where she built a career in couples and family therapy. Today, she is internationally acclaimed for her profound insights into eroticism and intimacy. She’s an author and the host of the popular podcast“Where Should We Begin?” The

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52:30

In search of happiness: The secrets and science...

Life Examined ·

2024/09/01

*This episode originally aired on January 28, 2023.Jonathan Bastian talks with Harvard Medical School Professor of PsychiatryRobert Waldingerabout his latest book, “The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.” Waldinger is also director of theHarvard Study of Adult Development, the home of the world’s longest-running studies on happiness. The project has followed 724 men — ranging from “Harvard sophomores to

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4:30

Midweek Reset: Life: less itinerary - more flow

Life Examined ·

2024/08/28

*This episode originally aired on October 25, 2023.This week, economist and author of “Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us,”Russ Robertsoffers a different perspective and approach to tackling some of life’s biggest challenges and decisions.

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53:27

Can contemplating death inform a better life

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2024/08/25

According to Chaplain Devin Sean Moss, death “informs how we live.” The idea of impermanence —the notion that everything is in a constant state of flux— and a “meditation on finitude,” Moss suggests, is a “cheat code of sorts to making deliberate and intentional decisions and forces the hand of what are my values…to know what my core is about.”For most people, the subject and contemplation of death and dying is hardly a

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4:20

Midweek Reset: On boredom and kids

Life Examined ·

2024/08/21

This weekJames Danckert, psychology professor at the University of Waterloo in Ontario and co-author of“Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom,”provides some tips for parents to deal with kids who say they are bored. As boredom is a natural occurrence, Danckert advises parents not to over schedule their kids or find things to keep them busy. Instead, whenever they can, parents should stand back more and allow their kids to take more agency in how to navigate

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53:58

‘What do we want in a partner?’ Relationships and how...

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2024/08/18

Finding an ideal partner can be an elusive quest. Over the past three decades, attitudes on relationship roles and dynamics have shifted. Thanks to online dating, people of all ages have the opportunity to cast a wider net, expanding their horizons and redefining their expectations.The journey doesn't stop at finding a partner; maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship is the ultimate goal. As challenges arise, seeking support from a therapist before issues become

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52:58

Could your friend be your life partner? The history...

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2024/08/11

When it comes to relationships, a friendship can hold a far more nuanced and significant place in our hearts, than perhaps we fully appreciate.ThePlatonic relationship,an ideal talked about by the ancient Greek PhilosopherPlato, recognizes the existence of a closeness of mind and soul between two people, absent of any physical attraction. This kind of affection and tenderness is captured in letters and stories throughout history — friendships that have been as deep and

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4:53

Midweek Reset: On Meditation

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2024/08/07

This week,Robert Waldinger,director of theHarvard Study of Adult Developmentand co-author of “The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness,” talks about the merits of meditation. As a Zen practitioner Waldinger says meditation has helped him stay present, connect with the richness of life and worry less about the things that really don’t matter.

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53:30

The art of conversation: Charles Duhigg on how to be...

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2024/08/04

In today’s job market, “good communication skills” is often listed as a top requirement. This essential ability not only helps you connect and collaborate with others but also effectively express your needs within the workplace. Strong communicators can unite us, foster positivity, and create a sense of shared potential. Moreover, today’s technology has made communication more accessible and rapid than ever before.Despite all the advances in tech, true

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4:44

Midweek Reset: Power practices

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2024/07/31

This week,Kemi Nekvapil, leadership coach and author of“Power: A Woman’s Guide to Living and Leaving without Apology” shares a couple of power practices that can help women and especially women of color feel more empowered and reconnect with who they are. When it comes to standing in one's own power, Nekvapil says, practice, role play and experimentation are essential tools in helping to help change existing behavior patterns.Thisepisodeof Life Examined with

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53:28

Wild Sorrow: Poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer on losing...

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2024/07/28

There may be no greater pain in life than that of losing a child; the gaping hole felt when a young life is abruptly cut short, leaving parents to deal with a void that can be difficult to comprehend, and a journey to make sense of the heartache that follows.For poet Rosemerry Wahtula Trommer, the pain is palpable and the grief — the kind of grief only a mother can know — remains unwavering . Tragically, her son Finn took his own life just before reaching his 17th

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Midweek Reset: On self curation

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2024/07/24

This week, Alain de Botton, philosopher, author and founder of The School of Life talks about why today’s social and cultural environment is contaminating our peace of mind. De Botton suggests that in order to switch off and achieve some kind of balance in our lives, we need to become better editors and curators of what we are exposed to and shut out as much external negativity and noise as we can.

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53:29

Can birth control mess with the mind? Navigating...

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2024/07/21

Sarah Hill, professor of social psychology at Texas Christian University and author of This is your brain on birth control: The surprising science of sex, women, hormones and the law of unintended consequences, shares her journey into exploring the effects of oral contraception on mental health. “I actually spent my early career studying the way our sex hormones can affect psychological states and motivation…and the desire to attract romantic partners.” It

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Midweek Reset: Family trauma

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2024/07/17

This week,Terry Real, renowned couples therapist and author “Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship”reflects on the keys to building a successful long term relationship. In order to change inherited behaviors and dysfunction, Real cites his own struggle with family trauma and offers hope that with courage, discipline and hardwork change is indeed possible.This episodeof Life Examined with Terry Real was originally broadcast June 23rd, 2024

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53:29

Are you being gaslit? How to navigate and stop the...

Life Examined ·

2024/07/14

If you’ve ever been accused of ‘gaslighting' someone, you might find yourself unsure about what exactly you're being accused of. The term is the latest amongst a growing collection of popular psychological buzzwords used to describe manipulative or calculating behavior, but it's often misused and misunderstood. The term originated from the 1940s black-and-white film Gaslight where a husband manipulates his wife into thinking she’s crazy by subtly adjusting the

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