Today we get esoteric on the things that matter most—ego, family, friendship, love, work, death, and the soul. The value of living an examined life. And how sharing our uniqueness gives glimpse into the universal.
Returning for his third appearance on the podcast, our cipher for said exploration is one of my very favorite humans—a former social entrepreneur, ... Show More
Yesterday
The Productivity Myth: Oliver Burkeman On Our Broken Relationship With Time, Embracing Our Limitations & Why More Isn’t Always Better
Oliver Burkeman is a bestselling author, journalist, and the mind behind “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” and “Meditations for Mortals.”
We explore our broken relationship with time and Oliver's philosophy of imperfectionism, which dismantles the delusion that ... Show More
1h 59m
Nov 20
Fasting Compilation: Leading Experts On Water-Only Fasts, Fasting Mimicking Diets & The Optimal Fasting Window For Longevity
This Fasting Compilation features Dr. Alan Goldhamer, Dr. Valter Longo, and Dr. Michael Greger to discuss the science of strategic deprivation.
We explore why visceral fat behaves like a tumor secreting inflammatory molecules that drive chronic disease. How many health condition ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 17
Interview With An Icon: Katie Couric On The State of Media, Institutional Distrust, Cancer Advocacy & What Actually Creates Happiness
Katie Couric is a journalist and the first woman to solo-anchor a major network evening newscast.
We explore the disintermediation of news media, institutional distrust, and the fragmentation of shared truth in America. Katie shares her experiences navigating the CBS boys club, ... Show More
1h 57m
Jan 2016
Don’t Compromise: Living An Expansive Life, The Divine Throughline, Thoughts on Bowie & Why All Roads Lead To Meditation
“I'm just an individual who doesn't feel that I need to have somebody qualify my work in any particular way. I'm working for me.”David Bowie
Technically this is another episode of Ask Me Anything. But this week we don't actually answer listener questions. This week we riff.This i ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2021
Prophets Walk Among Us: Stories From Our Listeners
Every week, I send a show out into the ether. But it’s you, the audience, who has taken what is nothing more than an inert digital file comprised of ones and zeroes—and turned it into so much more.When I think back on the history of the show to date, it’s crystal clear what is tr ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2023
Best of This Jungian Life 2022
<p>New Year is a global time of celebration and self-reflection. We let go of what’s worn out and cheer on what’s new and emergent. Here at TJL, we raised our glasses in gratitude. We crested 8 million downloads, implemented major enhancements to your Dream School experience, sta ... Show More
1h 22m
Aug 2022
Simran Jeet Singh | On Bringing Us Back Together
<p>We’ve all been othered, felt like we didn’t belong, at some point or moment in our lives. It feels awful. But, what happens when that experience rises to a level and pervasiveness of such intensity that it’s not just about feeling unwelcome, it’s about fearing for your life? A ... Show More
53m 27s
Apr 2020
Kamal Ravikant On Why Self-Love Is Everything
I've got nothing but love for stories of personal metamorphosis, perhaps the most predominant theme of this show.The underdog everyman meets unforeseen obstacles. Brought to his knees, he's compelled to seek deep within. Meeting fate, strength is somehow found in a mystical power ... Show More
1h 59m
Feb 2023
Cole Arthur Riley | Reclaiming the Stories That Shape Us
<p>Cole Arthur Riley grew up in a house full of loud, funny, and loving personalities, but as a kid, she kept her voice from others, barely speaking at all until she was 7 years old. Still, her dad kept finding ways to, as she described, bribe her to share her voice and nurture h ... Show More
1h 6m