When we find ourselves in a dark place, what if we didn't "lighten things up"? Sean Illing talks with philosopher Mariana Alessandri, whose new book Night Vision offers a new way of understanding our dark moods and experiences like depression, pain, and grief. Alessandri describes the deep influence of what she calls the "light metaphor" — the belief that li ... Show More
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Why straight dating feels bleak
The internet is rife with chatter about “heteropessimism,” the feeling that gender relations are broken and heterosexual relationships are doomed. But is this just cynical discourse, like a coping mechanism for bad dates? Or is this a symptom of a much deeper, systemic breakdown? ... Show More
57m 48s
Dec 2024
What It's Like to Want to Die
In this episode, I delve into the journey of navigating darkness and discovering the beauty that emerges when we embrace our contradictions. I share my personal experience of living out of alignment with my true self, the pain of hiding behind masks, and the profound transformati ... Show More
28m 23s
<p>“You are in absolute darkness, and until you are in that kind of situation it’s hard to understand what darkness is.”</p><p> </p><p><strong>Producers: </strong>Whit Missildine</p><p> </p><p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong> A lifelong traveler heads out for a qu ... Show More
