Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts on everything from how to finish that project, to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Wish we’d bring in an expert about something? Email us at cgessler@gmail.com or dr.danamalone@gmail.com. ... Show More
Sep 21
Eileen Luhr, "Golden States: How California Religion Went from Cautionary Tale to Global Brand" (U California Press, 2024)
Since the beginning of European colonization, the sun-drenched land of California has always attracted dreamers and schemers. Whether it was Spanish missionaries, Russian fur traders, or American argonauts, the myth - or perhaps brand - of California has long been a place here on ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 3
Tatjana Kochetkova and Anway Mukhopadhyay eds., "Transhumanism and Divine Humanity in Global Traditions" (Routledge, 2026)
Amid global dialogue on the nature of human enhancement, this book traces humanity's pursuit of self-transcendence and enhancement from ancient times to the present, as reflected in diverse traditions across the globe. Transhumanism and Divine Humanity in Global Traditions (Routl ... Show More
32m 19s
Aug 28
An Honest Death: Life's End and Humanist Funerals with Matthew Engelke
A fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at non-religious funerals in contemporary London, An Honest Death: Life's End and Humanist Funerals (Princeton UP, 2026) is an intimate and moving ethnographic account of funerals for people who don’t believe in God or an afterlife. Focusing ... Show More
54m 48s
Jul 2024
3266: How to Find Meaning in Life: 7 Steps to a More Fulfilling Existence by Rebecca Crespo on Purpose
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3266:
Rebecca Crespo of MinimalismMadeSimple.com offers practical steps to find meaning in life, emphasizing the importance ... Show More
9m 44s
Jan 2021
How can we optimise for a meaningful life?
In this episode, we're joined by Neel Nanda to discuss life optimisations, career choices, how to live in alignment with your own values and how to treat your relationships more intentionally. We discuss some of the principles behind how we can do the most good with our lives, wh ... Show More
1h 43m
Feb 2025
#639: How To Live a Big Life, Not A Busy Life
Are you filling your days or truly fulfilling your life? In this episode, we’re diving into the difference between living bigand just staying busy. You’ll learn how to break free from the hustle mindset, prioritize what actually matters, and create a life that feels expansive, no ... Show More
29m 42s
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