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The Resilient Philosopher

David Leon Dantes

The Resilient Philosopher is your go-to podcast for leadership, personal growth, and mental resilience. Hosted by D. Leon Dantes, this podcast blends philosophy, psychology, and real-world strategies to help you master influence, decision-making, and success. Tune in for expert insights, powerful interviews, and actionable leadership techniques that elevate your mindset and performance. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or personal development enthusiast, Vision LEON empowers you to lead

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14:32

When Ideals Become Chains: A Journey Through Power...

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/11/11

Step into a quiet studio and listen as a philosopher-psychologist traces the arc of human hopes and the systems they birthed. In this episode, David Leon Dantes invites you on a journey from the factory floors of 19th-century Europe to the digital echo chambers of today, telling a story of dreams that promised liberation and slowly bent toward control.We begin with noble visions—Marx and Engels dreaming of a world without classes, reformers calling for industry to serve humanity, entrepreneurs

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22:14

Turning Struggle Into Strength: How Mental Health...

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/11/04

Welcome back to This Resilient Philosopher. I’m D. Leon Dantes, and in this episode I take you into the most honest parts of my life—my confusion, my diagnoses, and the moment I learned to see what I once called a downfall as my greatest attribute. Growing up with undiagnosed bipolar disorder and ADHD, I was told to "be better" and "change," but those commands without understanding only deepened my isolation. This episode traces how that pain became a doorway to emotional intelligence.Through

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18:38

Beyond the IQ: The Hidden Intelligence That Tests Miss

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/10/28

Welcome back to The Resilient Philosopher. In this episode D. Leon Dantes invites you into a conversation that begins with a question: what does intelligence really measure? He traces a path from cold test scores to the warm, messy reality of human skill — the tradesman who masters a craft without a degree, the manager who knows how to read a room, the leader who chooses to empower rather than control.Through personal reflection and lived examples, Leon paints a portrait of "natural" intelligence

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16:42

When Grandparents Move In: Boundaries, Wisdom, and...

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/10/21

Picture a Saturday morning: a child dashes from the kitchen, upset at a timeout, running straight into the arms of a smiling grandparent. The house hums with laughter and the faint argument of where correction ends and indulgence begins. In this episode, D. Leon Dantes explores that delicate choreography—when grandparents live with their grandchildren or play a daily role in their lives—and why the lines between caregiver, mentor, and friend must be drawn with care.Leon opens with a thesis that

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20:45

Taking Initiative: The Quiet Power of Serving Leadership

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/10/14

Welcome back to another episode of The Resilient Philosopher with D. Leon Dantes. In this episode, a simple act at work—picking up and fixing what wasn’t working—becomes the spark for a deeper lesson in leadership. What begins as a routine fix turns into an example of serving leadership: not doing everyone’s job for them, but teaching and empowering others so they see what they hadn’t seen in themselves. D. Leon reflects on the moment his coworkers offered to help and how repeated acts of initiative

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25:59

The Resilient Philosopher: When Leadership Breaks — A...

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/10/07

D. Leon Dantes opens this episode like a throat cleared for truth: a personal, raw reckoning with a country he loves and a leadership he no longer recognizes. He walks the listener through neighborhoods and newsfeeds, from a quiet slight on the street — a coworker ignored — to the loud, fracturing narratives on television, stitching together a portrait of a nation where empathy has been traded for tribal advantage.Through a mix of memoir and manifesto, D. Leon traces how our shared

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1:40

Unfiltered Truth: A Night with the Resilient Philosopher

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/10/04

Step into a room where ideas refuse to be softened and questions refuse to be dodged. In this episode, the Resilient Philosopher guides you through a candid, intimate conversation that moves from personal memory to public conscience, tracing how truth becomes a practice rather than a slogan. Through short scenes, surprising confessions, and sharply observed reflections, the episode reveals the human cost of speaking plainly in a world that often rewards silence.Listen as the host stitches together

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22:44

From Darkness to Compass: My Journey Through Manic...

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/09/30

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and manic depression in my mid‑30s, and that diagnosis rewrote the story I had been telling myself for decades. What felt like failures, identity loss and sudden withdrawal finally had a name — and a path forward. In this episode I open the door on that private struggle: the shame that let me use my illness as an excuse, the times I gave up before I even tried, and the first painful, honest step toward treatment. There’s a moment in every life when pain forces

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33:58

Every Day a Lesson: How a Missing Message Revealed...

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/09/28

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Leon Leadership Podcast — a personal and powerful story that begins with a single phrase from a friend: “Every day is a great day to learn something new.” What follows is a day-in-the-life revelation about how a simple breakdown in communication turned into a lesson that reshaped one man’s approach to work, leadership, and life. It starts on the shop floor: a co-worker is called out for stepping away from his machine, tempers flare, and what seems like a disciplinary

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12:23

The Hidden Endgame: How Every Move Reveals Your Legacy

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/09/23

Welcome back. I am D. Leon Dantes, and in this episode of The Resilient Philosopher I invite you into a slow, deliberate question that will change how you live and lead: what is your endgame? I open with a simple truth — every silence, every compliment, every choice points somewhere — and then I walk you through the two faces of intention: conscious endgames that build legacy, and unconscious endgames that erode it. Through vivid examples and clear stakes, I ask you to listen not just to words, but

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2:22

The Resilient Philosopher: A Prism on Reality

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2025/09/17

Every day is a great day to learn something new — not as a slogan, but as a practice. In this episode of The Resilient Philosopher, "The Prism of Reality," we peel back the layers of why we make excuses and how to meet those reasons with action. Through personal anecdotes, gentle challenges, and clear philosophical grounding, the host guides you from doubt to conviction and shows how the love of knowledge transforms ordinary life into a constant classroom.Listen as the episode traces the core

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12:36

When Silence Breaks: A Nation Reckons After an...

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2025/09/16

Welcome back to another episode of The Resilient Philosopher. In this episode D. Leon Dantes speaks from a place of raw grief and urgency after a shocking act of violence: Charlie Kirk, a public figure and father, has been shot. The narrative unfolds not as partisan rhetoric but as a human story—of loss, of family, and of a nation forced to ask hard questions about safety, responsibility, and the price of silence. Leon opens with the ache of the week, painting a scene of disbelief and sorrow that

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14:40

When Science Meets Society: The Vaccination Crossroads

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/09/09

Join D. Leon Dantes on a passionate episode of The Resilient Philosopher where a heated debate becomes a human story about choice, consequence, and community. He opens with a personal, urgent reaction to recent policy shifts that loosen vaccination mandates and traces how a private decision — to vaccinate or not — ripples outward to shape the safety and future of entire neighborhoods and generations.Through rooted personal conviction and clear-eyed logic, Dantes refuses to reduce the issue to

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16:48

Lead at Home, Lead at Work: The Case for Co-Equal...

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/09/09

Welcome back to The Resilient Philosopher. In this episode, host D. Leon Dantes takes you on a journey that starts at the kitchen table and ends in the heart of the workplace. He draws a vivid portrait of leadership not as a title to be worshipped, but as an action learned in the quiet, ordinary moments of family life—when partners become co-equal leaders and parents take initiative for the wellbeing of their children. Through simple, human scenes, he asks: what does it mean to lead when there is no

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20:41

Lead Without a Label: The Power of Servant Leadership

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/09/02

Picture this: you’re in a grocery aisle and someone strains to reach a high shelf. You step forward, offer your hand, and in that small moment you are leading. This episode opens with that simple, unforgettable scene and asks a burning question: what makes someone a leader — a title on a business card, or the willingness to serve without asking permission? Host D. Leon Dantes takes us on a journey through the everyday places where leadership is born. He contrasts two faces of authority: the person

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19:24

Riding Through the Dark: Choosing Light When Life...

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/08/26

David Leon Dantes returns after four weeks away—refreshed, full of stories, and fiercely determined to turn the glare of our fearful world into a map for resilience. He opens with a simple confession: he unplugged to read, to study, and to spend time with family. From that quiet retreat he peers back at a world of headlines and outrage, inviting us into a different habit—choosing the positive with the same energy we devote to the negative.Through vivid personal snapshots—his mother warning him

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19:08

Breaking Free: Silence as a Revolution

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/07/22

Welcome back, seekers of truth and reflection, to another episode of The Resilient Philosopher where D. Leon Dantes navigates through the tumultuous waters of societal dissonance. In a world where noise often governs reality, Dantes challenges us to explore the profound tranquility found within silence. As leaders—both religious and political—veer into realms of dogma, Dantes presents a potent question: how does one sustain clarity amidst the chaos?This episode embarks on a journey into the heart

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25:34

Breaking Down Walls: The Cost of Living Debate

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/07/15

In this thought-provoking episode of The Resilient Philosopher, D. Leon Dantes navigates the complex and pressing issue of the cost of living, dissecting how the rising expenses of everyday life challenge individuals across various sectors. From the struggles to afford basic necessities like food and healthcare to the simple pleasures of taking a vacation, everything adds up to a daunting financial landscape.Dantes takes listeners on a personal journey, drawing on his own experiences in the trades

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01:47

Leading from Behind: Redefining Leadership Paradigms

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/07/09

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into what it truly means to lead — and how sometimes, the only way to lead effectively is to step back and embrace the feeling of being lost. The notion that leaders must always be at the forefront, loudly commanding attention, is challenged. Instead, we're invited to reconsider leadership as not a position of supremacy, but a place of service — where guiding from behind can elevate the entire team.The narrative takes us on a journey through the

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01:01

Unlocking Resilience: Audiobooks from the Edge of...

The Resilient Philosopher ·

2025/07/08

The Resilient Philosopher's captivating book collection continues to expand, offering profound insights into the unpredictable realms of mental health and leadership. With our first book, Leadership Lessons from the Edge of Mental Health, The Resilient Mind, Volume 1, now available as an audiobook through Audible, listeners are invited to delve into a transformative journey. This book is a cornerstone of our collection, inviting readers to uncover the principles of resilience in the face of life's

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