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Pneuma with Daniel Finneran

Daniel Finneran

Welcome to Pneuma—wellness with depth. I’m Daniel, a PT who believes in strengthening body and soul. Here, we blend practical health tips with timeless wisdom. From the Shake Weight to Shakespeare, Pilates to Platonism, we’ll dive into it all—always with a mission of helping you live more deeply. If you"d like your questions featured on the show (or just want to chat!) send a message to pneuma.finneran@gmail.com. I can"t wait to connect! If you’re interested in bespoke 1:1 wellness

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All Episodes

26:05

A conversation about great art

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/11/15

Lucia and I reflect on our favorite pieces of artwork in Italy and Spain.

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19:57

Everyone else seems HAPPY. Why aren’t you?

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/11/13

Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, this episode explores the loneliness suffered by the nameless monster. At one point or another, we've all shared in this loneliness. The monster's despair is born not of ugliness, but of being unloved and of watching the happiness of others, from which he fears himself hopelessly excluded. In the age of social media, his cry is ours. This meditation invites you to see through the illusion of exclusion and rediscover your place in joy.I hope you enjoy

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11:57

Life in the shadow of death - A meditation

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/10/07

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish poet, historian, and novelist. In this brief meditation, we turn to a haunting line he penned in 1808: “And come he slow, or come he fast, it is but death who comes at last.”What is Scott saying? He's reminding us that death is inescapable. It's our shared end. We must accept this fact with courage--unflinchingly, even. Only when we do can we gain perspective. We can finally realize that our days are fleeting and that each moment must be lived to

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3:46

Avoid these common mistakes when wearing a WEIGHTED VEST

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/10/05

Have you experienced soreness or pain after walking with a weighted vest? Avoid these five common mistakes and stride confidently, pain-free! Inadequate attire (wear a shirt that covers your shoulders)Inappropriate weight (no more than 5-10% of your bodyweight)Poor posture (don’t slouch) Altered gait (don’t over-stride) Excessive distance (moderate your mileage) *I apologize for the wind! This episode was recorded outside. If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone

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32:59

Can the KETO diet help relieve menstrual cramps?

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/10/03

Is a simple adjustment to your diet the cure for menstrual cramps? In this conversation, Lucia opens up about her struggle with severe PMS cramps and the various remedies she tried with little relief. After experimenting with a low-carb, keto- style diet, she noticed that her symptoms were greatly eased. We’ll discuss PCOS, the female cycle, the impact of medications like Accutane, and the highly processed, carb-heavy diet of her younger years that may have set the stage for these

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34:20

We met on a dating app. In 2 weeks, we’ll be married.

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/10/01

In this episode, we share the unlikely story of how a dating app brought us together, and how, just two weeks from now, we’ll be married! From our personal histories with dating to the stigma that still surrounds meeting a romantic partner online, we dive into the reasons why apps have become a powerful (and sometimes necessary) way to connect. Along the way, we also explore the challenges of meeting people in person, the enduring fantasy and desire of doing so, and even offer some

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8:07

What’s the SINGLE best thing you can do to improve...

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/09/29

You probably expect the answer to be “cut carbs, get off your rump, and join a gym!”Not quite. In this episode, we’ll take the question in a different direction–back to the wisdom of the ancients, which we’ll connect to the latest science. I’m curious…What’s the single best thing you’ve done to improve your health? Maybe you’d like more personalized help to improve your health? If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer,

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16:09

Shakespeare the HERBALIST? How Ophelia’s flowers can...

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/09/27

Wait–when did Shakespeare become a wellness guru? Believe it or not, the Bard had more to say about health than you might think. In Hamlet, Ophelia enters with a handful of herbs—rosemary, pansies, fennel, rue, violets. On the surface, they’re poetic symbols. But each also carries a rich tradition of healing, rooted in folklore, herbal medicine, and (as you'll see) modern science.In this episode, we’ll explore what Ophelia’s flowers can teach us today: how rosemary sharpens memory, fennel

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14:51

How I built my CHEST. Simple, straightforward,...

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/09/25

Genetically ungifted with a broad, brawny chest, this episode explains how I grew my pecs. I’ll tell you what worked for me, what didn’t, and the simple principles you can apply to build your dream physique. If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.Nothing gimmicky. Nothing scammy. I’m excited to embark on this journey together. I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show,

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10:28

The hour of TRUTH is (always) now

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/09/23

In this short meditation, we reflect on Albert Schweitzer’s timeless insight: “Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now—always, and indeed then most truly when it seems most unsuitable to actual circumstances.”Together we explore the nature of truth — how it interrupts our lives, why it often arrives at inconvenient moments, and how it calls us back to presence. We’ll consider the role of the "eternal now" as the only space in which truth exists, and I’ll share a simple

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29:54

How to look SNATCHED for your wedding

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/09/21

Every bride wants to feel confident, radiant, and yes — a little snatched — on her big day! In this special episode, I’m joined by Lucia, my fiancée, to discuss some simple techniques that brides-to-be can employ to look stunning on the day of their wedding. We dive into the ketogenic diet, smart nutritional tweaks, and other practical techniques to look and feel your absolute best when all eyes (and cameras) are on you. If married, how did you prepare for your wedding? In the weeks leading

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9:37

Is fasting a FAD?

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/09/19

Is fasting just another trendy wellness fad, or is it something much older? In this episode, we’ll explore the history of fasting….From our hunter-gatherer ancestors who lived in cycles of scarcity and plenty, To the religious traditions that ritualized and made sacred their abstention from food, To the popular protocols of the modern era, like 16:8 and OMAD. Along the way, I’ll share my own experiences with fasting and offer practical guidance for those curious about trying it.I want to

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15:56

Grocery Guide - BEEF JERKY - How to Buy, What to...

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/06/23

In this episode on everyday food choices, we’ll discuss beef jerky. What’s its origin? What’s actually in it? And how do you avoid buying the stuff that’s more sugar and sodium than meat?We’ll cover a quick history of jerky, explain how to shop smart for beef sticks at the store, and walk through the basics of making your own at home. It’s practical, a little salty, and—hopefully—useful the next time you’re hungry on the road.Email me at pneuma.finneran@gmail.com to get in touch.

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11:32

Your Intellect is an Emanation from God.

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/06/08

Your intellect–which has come to you as an emanation from God–is the BOND that exists between you and Him. It is up to you–the choice is yours: If you wish, you can strengthen and broaden this bond, or, if you so desire, you can weaken it and make it gradually thinner until you cut it off altogether.

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23:19

Everything that truly HAPPENS, happens to YOU

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/05/30

“All things happen to oneself, and happen precisely, precisely now”. These words, written by the great Argentine author, Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986), appear in his short story, The Garden of Forking Paths. Labyrinthine, dense, esoteric, and yet, at all times, wonderfully eloquent and readable, Borges gives us a lot to think about. This episode addresses two themes–both vital to our everyday life–around which many of his fantastic stories revolve: Identity and time. I’m curious to

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16:50

Why you must MOVE after MEALS

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/05/27

Post cibum, ambulandum est“After eating, one must walk”Apply this ancient wisdom to your post-meal ritual, and your health will improve immensely. What do you like to do after a meal? Walk? Dance? Watch TV? I’m curious to know! Send me a message at pneuma.finneran@gmail.com.

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17:45

Do you have a DUTY to be HAPPY?

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/05/22

Is it your duty to be happy? Immanuel Kant, the great German philosopher of the late 18th century, argues that it is. “To secure one’s own happiness is a duty…because discontent with one’s condition, under the pressure of many anxieties and amid unsatisfied wants, might easily become a great temptation to transgress one’s duties.”What do you think? Is Kant’s argument convincing? Are you any happier now that you know it is your duty to be so? Or, will you defy Kant and continue to be

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21:44

Entranced by the NEAR, we’ve forgotten the FAR:...

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/05/18

How seldom we look toward the horizon, Toward the distance,Toward the heavens. Instead, we’re focused unblinkingly on the luminous little boxes perched six inches away from our noses! (Yes--the fancy phone on which you're reading these words. That box!)Unsurprisingly, this has caused our eyesight to suffer. In this episode, we’ll work to undo this harm. We’ll work to strengthen our eyes (and, as always, our minds!)An unnamed friend of the show suggested the topic for this episode. For

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31:22

Intermittent Fasting v. The "30-30-30" Protocol:...

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/05/14

The 30-30-30 Protocol—developed by Tim Ferriss and popularized by Gary Brecka—is an approach to nutrition that requires you to: 1. Consume 30 grams of protein2. Within 30 minutes of waking3. After which you perform 30 minutes of exerciseThis method is starkly different from intermittent fasting, in which you to abstain (typically during the morning hours) from eating anything at all. Which method is better? With which have you had more success? In this episode, a very shiny and muscular

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4:56

Turning Water into WEIGHT LOSS? The secret about SAUNAS

Pneuma with Daniel Finneran ·

2025/05/10

A sauna can be immensely beneficial to your overall wellbeing: It boosts cardiovascular health, enhances recovery, deepens sleep, and supports detoxification. But there’s a common misunderstanding about its power to help you lose WEIGHT, of which you should be disabused. Does sweating in the sauna = weight loss? Have you implemented regular sauna use into your regimen? What impact has it had on you? I'd love to hear about your experience! Send a note to pneuma.finneran@gmail.com and we can

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