Archived Episodes
The Liar Paradox: A Knot in the...
The Liar Paradox is a classic philosophical puzzle that exposes the potential for self-contradiction within language. In its simplest form, it's expressed...
Schrödinger's Cat: A Quantum Puzzle
Schrödinger's Cat is a famous 1935 thought experiment proposed by Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger. It vividly illustrates the perplexing nature of quantum mechanics and the ...
Sophie Kirkham talks about...
As a birthing doula, Sophie Kirkham talks about Healing the Vital Cycles of Birth and the impact of separation. We delve into her own journey of birthing and healing, an ongoing generational journey and experience ...
A Journey into the Grandfather...
The grandfather paradox is a captivating thought experiment that delves into the perplexing consequences of time travel. It poses a simple yet mind-boggling question: What would happen if ...
Thinking on Your Feet: Why...
Cognitive Flexibility: Why it's ...
The EQ Factor: Why Emotional...
Emotional Intelligence: Why it's crucial: Understanding and managi...
Think Like a Rebel: Breaking the...
Creativity: Why it's crucial: Innovation drives progress. Creativi...
Escape the Echo Chamber:...
Critical Thinking: Why it's crucial: We're bombarded with informatio...
The Age of Complexity: Are...
We face increasingly complex challenges, from global pandemics to climate change. The ability to break down problems, analyze information, and develop creative solutions is essential.
The Siren's Call
Lust is the burning craving for physical pleasure, often overriding reason and morality. It fixates on the body, objectifying the other and reducing them ...
Beyond Full
Gluttony is the sin of overindulgence, primarily associated with excessive food and drink consumption. It represents a lack of self-control and a disregar...
The Never-Ending Want
Greed is an insatiable hunger for wealth, possessions, and power, far beyond what is needed. A consuming desire traps individuals in an endless pursuit of...
The Quicksand of Complacency
Sloth is more than mere laziness. Spiritual and emotional apathy paralyses the will, stifling ambition and preventing us from fulfilling our potential. It...
Anger's Grip: A Descent into...
Wrath, the fiery eruption of anger, consumes reason and unleashes destruction. It is a blinding force that distorts judgment, shatters relationships, and leaves a trail of regret. Uncontro...
The Green-Eyed Monster
Envy, the insatiable hunger for what others possess, breeds discontent and resentment. It poisons the soul, blinding us to our blessings while we fixate on the perceived fortune of others....
Right Concentration:...
The Noble Eightfold Path, the core of Buddhism, is a practical guide to ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. It comprises:
Right Mindfulness: Are You...
The Noble Eightfold Path, the core of Buddhism, is a practical guide to ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. It comprises:
Effortless Effort: The Paradox of...
The Noble Eightfold Path, the core of Buddhism, is a practical guide to ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. It comprises:
Right Livelihood: Is Your Job...
The Noble Eightfold Path, the core of Buddhism, is a practical guide to ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. It comprises:
Right Action: The Ripple Effect of...
The Noble Eightfold Path, the core of Buddhism, is a practical guide to ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. It comprises: ...
Right Speech: The Art of...
The Noble Eightfold Path, the core of Buddhism, is a practical guide to ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. It comprises: ...
Right Thought: Taming the...
The Noble Eightfold Path, the core of Buddhism, is a practical guide to ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. It comprises: ...
Right Understanding:...
The Noble Eightfold Path, the core of Buddhism, is a practical guide to ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom. It comprises:
A Blueprint for a Better Life +...
The Five Precepts are a blueprint for a better life, and serve as the cornerstone of moral conduct for Zen Buddhists. Though simple, these ethical g...
