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The Living Conversation

A podcast on philosophy

The Living Conversation is a podcast on philosophy, clarity, and the art of living well. Hosted by Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright, it blends Eastern and Western wisdom, from Confucius and Socrates to the questions we face today. We explore how to live with sincerity, presence, and joy; not in theory, but in daily life. This show airs biweekly on KWMR, alternating with Dr. Wright’s program Attunement, and appears here in podcast form with added reflections and ways to stay connected. For those

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America in Therapy: Grief, Rage & Staying Sane After...

The Living Conversation ·

2026/01/16

We recorded this rapid-response conversation on January 15, 2026, in the immediate aftermath of the police shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis and new threats to invoke the Insurrection Act. Psychotherapist and author Phyllis Levitt (America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis) joins hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz on The Living Conversation to ask a hard question:What if our political crisis is, at its core, a mental health crisis? Drawing on decades of work

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26:09

Awakening, Incarnation & Free Will | Dean Graves on...

The Living Conversation ·

2026/01/12

In this episode of The Living Conversation, hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz sit down with Dean Graves—author, podcaster, keynote speaker, mental health counselor, and meditation/mindfulness guide—to explore his map of awakening and the evolution of consciousness. Dean begins with what he calls an awakening experience: that moment when we realize that conventional success isn’t making us happier. From there he unfolds a cosmology in which our enduring self is a metaphysical consciousness pattern

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28:00

Enneagram, Chakras & Grounding | Don’t Apologize for...

The Living Conversation ·

2026/01/02

Dancer-turned-healer Fran Bailey joins hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz to explore how the Enneagram, the chakra system, and energetic grounding can help us stop apologizing for where we are in life and come back into our bodies. She talks about working with head, heart, and body types, guiding clients to ground their energy, and why “encouragement without apology” is at the core of real healing. In this follow-up conversation, Fran Bailey joins Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz on The Living

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28:00

From Dance to Energy Healing: The SHEVA Method with...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/12/17

In this episode of The Living Conversation, hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz sit down with Fran Bailey, a lifelong dancer who became an energy healer, to explore how movement, intuition, and subtle awareness can become pathways to healing.Fran shares how dance was her first language: a way to “speak through the body” without words, growing up in a musical and metaphysical Christian Science home with ballet classes in the barn. From there, she trained in dance at Ohio University, then gradually

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28:00

AI, Smartphones, and the Post-COVID Self: SSU...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/12/09

In this episode of The Living Conversation, hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz sit down with Colette, Andrew, and Peter from the Sonoma State University Philosophy Club for a grounded, student-first conversation about the technologies shaping modern life.We start with Frederick Brown’s 1950s sci-fi micro-story “Answer” — where a galaxy-wide computer is asked, “Is there a God?” and replies, “Now there is.” From there, the conversation opens into real questions facing students today. We explore:AI as

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28:00

Grit vs. Good Fortune: College, Careers, and Who We...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/12/03

Grit vs. Good Fortune: College, Careers, and Who We BecomeIn this episode of the SSU Philosophy Club series, Sonoma State philosophy students join hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz to talk honestly about work, school, and the stories we tell ourselves about “making it.” Colette, Andrew, and Peter share real experiences from jobs and internships, some great, some pretty rough, and explore how those moments shape character, confidence, and direction.Along the way, we keep circling one live

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28:00

The Middle Way with AI: Zen, Tibet, and the True Self

The Living Conversation ·

2025/11/21

In this crossover episode of The Living Conversation and The Way Between Podcast, co-hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz continue their conversation with Dr. Nick Egan, exploring what AI means from Buddhist and philosophical perspectives. Starting from the very contemporary anxiety around “AI as threat or opportunity,” they return to a classic theme: how human beings have always had to integrate new technologies—from fire and the wheel to radio, TV, and the internet—through something like a middle

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28:00

Dr. Nick Egan on Zen, Tibetan Buddhism, and the...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/11/14

In this special crossover episode, we launch The Way Between Podcast from within The Living Conversation.Adam introduces The Way Between as a more flexible, long-form space to explore East–West philosophy in a story-driven way: how thinkers like Socrates, Confucius, Laozi, and Hui Neng emerged, how their ideas shaped cultures, and how their influence still reaches our lives today.From there, Adam, Anthony, and guest Dr. Nick Egan dive into:Socrates’ image of the wise sea captain and why philosophy

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28:00

The Living Conversation: Philosophy, Anxiety, and the...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/11/06

In this episode of The Living Conversation, Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright sit down with members of the Sonoma State University Philosophy Club to explore how philosophy lives through real experience.From Lao Tzu’s image of muddy water settling into clarity, to personal stories of anxiety, creativity, and healing, the discussion ranges from Daoism to Buddhism to Socratic thought; all grounded in lived experience. Together with Colette, Haley, and Andrew, they examine how logic and emotion, feeling

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28:00

From TikTok to Tai Chi: How Students Are Reclaiming...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/10/23

What happens when philosophy students turn their attention to emotion, technology, and mindfulness? In this episode of The Living Conversation, hosts Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright sit down with Colette, Andrew, and Haley from the Sonoma State University Philosophy Club to explore how social media shapes emotion, how grounding and Qigong restore balance, and how ancient wisdom, Confucian, Daoist, and Zen, meets modern anxiety.Together they ask: How do we stay present in a distracted world? How can we

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Nick Egan PhD: Leaving Home as Half the Dharma —...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/10/11

In this episode of The Living Conversation, Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright speak with Nick Egan PhD, a philosopher, traveler, and executive coach who bridges the worlds of Tibetan wisdom and modern leadership.Nick shares stories from his years in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet, and the lessons learned from living among monasteries rather than merely studying them. Together, they explore Milarepa’s idea that “leaving home is half the dharma,” the value of discomfort, and how authentic practice shows up in

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17:15

Positive Psychology, Zen, and the Unity of Wisdom —...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/10/03

In this episode of Attunement and The Living Conversation, hosts Anthony Wright and Adam Dietz welcome guest Nick Egan, PhD; a leadership coach and scholar with a background in positive psychology and Asian philosophy. Together, they explore the crossroads of philosophy and psychology, diving into themes of authority and authenticity in coaching, flourishing and positive psychology, Buddhist and Daoist perspectives on consciousness, and the unity of wisdom across traditions.The conversation ranges

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13:17

Shamatha, Vipassana, and the American Dharma...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/09/27

In this episode, philosopher and leadership coach Nick Egan, PhD joins Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright to explore Buddhism, meditation, and what it means to practice wisdom in everyday life.We dive into:Shamatha vs Vipassana — the two classic forms of Buddhist meditation.The American Dharma experiment — how U.S. practitioners engage Zen, Dzogchen, and Taoism in unique ways.The paradox of non-attachment and the trap of spiritual bypassing.The tetra lemma and Buddhist insights into emptiness.How ancient

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How Leaders Let Go: Buddhist Mind Training in Business

The Living Conversation ·

2025/09/19

What does it mean for a leader to let go?In this episode of Attunement and the Living Conversation, Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright sit down with Nick Egan, PhD – an executive coach, scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, and student of Daoist leadership – to explore how Buddhist and Daoist wisdom can transform modern work and life.Nick shares his journey from studying Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, including time in Nepal and training under Tibetan teachers, to coaching founders and executives in Silicon Valley. Along

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28:00

Sober Herbalist: Non-Alcoholic Medicine, Wellness,...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/09/13

In this Along the Way installment of our interview series, Adam Dietz and Anthony Wright speak with Drea — Sober Herbalist — about recovery, illness, and finding a new path through plants, wellness, and spiritual practice.Drea shares how she challenged the herbal world’s dismissal of non-alcoholic medicine, developing new ways to prepare remedies without alcohol. We explore her journey through sobriety, chronic illness, and research, and how traditions like Ayurveda, Buddhism, and Taoism shaped her

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28:00

The Journey of the Sober Herbalist: Transformative...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/09/08

The primary focus of this discourse revolves around the transformative journey of Drea, the sober herbalist, who recounts her profound personal experiences that led to her current vocation. Drea elucidates the significant challenges she faced, particularly her battle with Lyme disease, which catalyzed her exploration of alternative healing practices after conventional medical avenues proved insufficient. In her narrative, she details the pivotal moment in an herb garden where a connection with the

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28:00

Sincerity and Humility: The Pillars of Chinese...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/08/29

The principal focus of this podcast episode revolves around the timeless relevance of philosophy, particularly as it pertains to the teachings of Confucius and the broader implications of philosophical inquiry in contemporary life. We delve into the notion that philosophy serves as a warm, guiding light, akin to the sun, illuminating our paths through the complexities of existence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of sincerity and humility in our interactions, drawing from ancient wisdom to

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28:00

Finding Growth Through Ancient Wisdom

The Living Conversation ·

2025/08/22

The central theme of this podcast episode revolves around the enduring relevance of philosophy in contemporary life, akin to the warmth of the sun that persists despite its distance. We engage in a profound discussion about the teachings of Confucius and the importance of integrating ancient wisdom into our modern existence. Our conversation delves into the concepts of sincerity and humility as foundational aspects of Chinese philosophy, emphasizing their significance in fostering harmonious

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28:00

The Power of Conversation: Philosophy for the People

The Living Conversation ·

2025/08/15

This podcast episode delves into the essential role of philosophy in public discourse and its enduring relevance in contemporary society. We assert that philosophy has historically served as a forum for communal engagement, promoting wisdom and virtue among individuals and within societies. We explore the significant contributions of both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, highlighting figures such as Socrates and Confucius, who sought to disseminate knowledge to the public. Our

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28:00

From Firewood to Enlightenment: The Remarkable Story...

The Living Conversation ·

2025/08/04

The narrative presented in this episode elucidates the profound journey of Hui Neng, the first patriarch of Zen Buddhism, whose extraordinary life trajectory defied the conventions of his time. Initially an illiterate and impoverished laborer, Hui Neng's serendipitous encounter with the recitation of the Diamond Sutra catalyzed his instant enlightenment, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of Zen thought. This episode delves into the intricate interplay between Buddhism and Taoism, expounding

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