Julia Baird on Phosphorescence and Making a Habit Out of Awe

Nov 20, 2021

Julia Baird, a journalist and author from Sydney, dives into her book Phosphorescence, discussing how to cultivate inner light amidst life's adversities. She shares her journey of resilience during a life-threatening illness and the small moments of awe that can redefine our outlook on life. The conversation also explores the healing power of nature, the importance of stillness, and how embracing wonder can lead to personal transformation. Baird highlights the need for deeper connections, both with ourselves and the natural world.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Books

Transcript

Episode notes

ANECDOTE

Life's Unexpected Turns

Julia Baird was diagnosed with a rare abdominal cancer shortly after finishing her biography on Queen Victoria.
This led her to explore what sustains us in dark times, focusing on awe and wonder.

INSIGHT

Rediscovering Ordinary Pleasures

Facing mortality shifts priorities from bucket lists to cherishing everyday moments with loved ones.
Baird emphasizes the newfound appreciation for ordinary pleasures like a cup of tea or simply being home.

INSIGHT

Strength in Awe and Wonder

Baird's book explores finding strength in dark times, not just happiness.
She highlights the unexpected resilience found in awe and wonder, especially in nature.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

Ryan talks to Julia Baird about her newest book Phosphorescence, The awe and wonder that unfolds in the midst of deep suffering, how the journey towards achieving stillness requires incremental progress, and more.

Julia Baird is a journalist, broadcaster and author based in Sydney, Australia. She hosts The Drum on ABCTV and writes columns for the Sydney Morning Herald and the International New York Times. Her new book Phosphorescence reflects on her encounters with a luminescent phenomenon found in nature, and how she was able to cultivate her own ‘inner light’ in the face of a life-threatening illness.

The new Pod Pro Cover by Eight Sleep is the most advanced solution on the market for thermoregulation. It pairs dynamic cooling and heating with biometric tracking. You can add the Cover to any mattress, and start sleeping as cool as 55°F or as hot as 110°F. Go to eightsleep.com/dailystoic to check out the Pod Pro Cover and save $150 at checkout.

DECKED truck bed tool boxes and cargo van storage systems revolutionize organization with a heavy-duty in-vehicle storage system featuring slide out toolboxes. DECKED makes organizing, accessing, protecting, and securing everything you need so much easier. Get your DECKED Drawer System at Decked.com/STOIC and get free shipping.

KiwiCo believes in the power of kids and that small lessons today can mean big, world-changing ideas tomorrow. KiwiCo is a subscription service that delivers everything your kids will need to make, create and play. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code STOIC at kiwico.com.

Uprising Food have cracked the code on healthy bread. Only 2 net carbs per serving, 6 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber. They cover paleo, to clean keto, to simple low carb, to high fiber, to dairy free to grain free lifestyle. Uprising Food is offering our listeners ten dollars off the starter bundle. that includes two superfood cubes and four pack of freedom chips to try! go to uprisingfood.com/stoic and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.

Follow Julia Baird: Homepage, Twitter, Instagram

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.