
Perennial Wisdom
Perennial Wisdom (formerly In Search of Wisdom) is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Join the search with J.W. Bertolotti (creator of the Perennial Meditations newsletter) to discover practical wisdom from philosophical and spiritual traditions. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.
Latest episodes

Aug 16, 2021 • 38min
Tony Martignetti | Climbing the Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to an Inspired Life
In this episode, I speak to Tony Martignetti the Founder of Inspired Purpose Coaching, author of Climbing the Right Mountain, and host of The Virtual Campfire podcast. Tony is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, idea generator, people connector, and a curious adventurer. He integrates practical experience, formal training, and extreme curiosity, to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate change.In the conversation, Tony and I discuss:The power of purposeHow to redefine success Discovering your values Embracing uncertainty and much more Connect with Tony Martignetti:Homepage: inspiredpurposecoach.com/Twitter: twitter.com/TonyMartignett1Instagram: instagram.com/inspiredpurposecoach/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 11, 2021 • 49min
Julian Baggini | The Great Guide: What David Hume Can Teach Us About Being Human and Living Well
In this episode, I speak to Julian Baggini the author of The Great Guide: What David Hume Can Teach Us on Being Human and Living Well and How the World Thinks: A Global History of Philosophy. Julian is a philosopher, writer, and author of more than 20 books covering a wide range of topics. In the conversation, Julian and I discuss:What we can learn from David HumeHow to be open mindedThe limits of human understandingThe wisdom of experiencePerception of mind and much more Connect with Julian Baggini:Homepage: julianbaggini.com/Twitter: twitter.com/JulianBagginiInstagram: instagram.com/julianbaggini/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 8, 2021 • 4min
Don’t Aim at Success
On this weekend edition of the podcast, we reflect on an excerpt from Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. The episode discusses the timeless principle of letting go of the outcome and how it can lead us towards a meaningful life. Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 4, 2021 • 55min
Julie Lythcott-Haims | Your Turn: How to Be an Adult
In this episode, I speak to Julie Lythcott-Haims the author of Your Turn: How to Be an Adult. Julie is also the author of the New York Times bestseller How to Raise an Adult, a book on overparenting (with a popular TED Talk on the topic), and Real American: A Memoir. Julie believes in humans and is deeply interested in what gets in our way. Her work encompasses writing, speaking, mentoring, and activism.In the conversation, Julie and I discuss:Vulnerability and confidencePlanning and flexibilityHow to avoid perfectionismChoosing your own path in life Forgiveness and much more Connect with Julie Lythcott-Haims:Homepage: julielythcotthaims.com/Twitter: twitter.com/jlythcotthaimsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlythcotthaims/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 1, 2021 • 4min
This is Not Bad Luck
On this weekend edition of In Search of Wisdom, we look to Marcus Aurelius for wisdom. In this podcast, Joshua reflects on a short passage from Meditations (4.49) and discusses how to think about hardship and the impermanence of distress. Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 28, 2021 • 41min
Tim Ash | Unleash Your Primal Brain
In this episode, I speak to Tim Ash the author of Unleash Your Primal Brain: Demystifying how we think and why we act. Tim is an authority on evolutionary psychology and digital marketing. Tim is a highly-rated keynote speaker and presenter at over 200 events across four continents. He has been asked to return as a keynote at dozens of events because of the fantastic audience response. Tim shines on massive stages with over 12,000 attendees, as well as in intimate executive events or workshops. He offers dynamic conference keynotes, workshops, and corporate training services (both in-person and virtually). Tim also selectively works as an online marketing advisor with senior executives. For nineteen years Tim was the co-founder and CEO of SiteTuners – a strategic digital optimization agency. Tim has developed deep expertise in user-centered design, persuasion, understanding consumer behavior, neuromarketing, and landing page testing. In the mid-1990s he became one of the early pioneers in the discipline of website conversion rate optimization.In this episode, Tim and I discuss: The lie of rationality How we learn and rememberWhy emotions are central to decision makingThe power of languageThe dance between our two brains The importance of sleep on the brain Navigating uncertainty and much moreConnect with Tim Ash:Homepage: timash.com/Twitter: twitter.com/tim_ashLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timash/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom)Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 22, 2021 • 47min
Mark Van Buren | Your Life Is Meditation
In this episode, I speak to Mark Van Buren the author of Your Life Is Meditation and A Fool’s Guide to Actual Happiness. Mark is a go-to guide for meditation and mindfulness-based training. With well over a decade of experience in the field, Mark instructs meditation workshops, lectures, professional development days, corporate wellness classes, and silent retreats in a practical, yet accessible way. He offers simple tools and practices that can reduce stress, help with anxiety and depression, manage pain, and transform the many difficult aspects of life.In the episode, Mark and I discuss: Living in the moment Accepting what isFinding actual happinessMyths about meditationFinding peace and much more Connect with Mark Van Buren:Homepage: authormarkvanburen.com/Twitter: twitter.com/authormarkvbInstagram: instagram.com/authormarkvanburen/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 15, 2021 • 43min
Estelle Frankel | The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty
In this episode, I speak to Estelle Frankel the author of The Wisdom of Not Knowing: Discovering a Life of Wonder by Embracing Uncertainty and Sacred Therapy. Estelle is a practicing psychotherapist, author, spiritual director, and popular public speaker. In her private practice in Albany, Ca. she works with individuals and couples providing brief and long-term psychotherapy and spiritual mentoring. Estelle is also a seasoned teacher of Jewish mysticism and meditation who offers workshops on the intersection of psychology and spirituality is a behavior coach, author, and someone deeply inspired by the quest to understand how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. In the episode, Estelle and I discuss: Knowing and Not KnowingFear and CourageThe Power of Questions How to Embrace UncertaintyHow to Recognize Outdated PatternsWonder, Wisdom, and much more Connect with Estelle Frankel:Homepage: estellefrankel.com/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 7, 2021 • 46min
Eric Zimmer | From The One You Feed on Spiritual Habits
In this episode, I speak to Eric Zimmer the host of The One You Feed Podcast. Eric is a behavior coach, author, and someone deeply inspired by the quest to understand how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. In the episode, Eric and I discuss: The One You Feed Podcast The Spiritual Habits programHow to create lasting change in our livesWhy spiritual principles matter How to become more aware of our choicesThe practice of Zen and much more Connect with Eric Zimmer:Homepage: oneyoufeed.net/Twitter: twitter.com/oneyoufeedInstagram: instagram.com/one_you_feed/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 28, 2021 • 49min
Drew Moser, Ph.D. | The Enneagram of Discernment: The Way of Vocation, Wisdom, and Practice
In this episode, I speak to Dr. Drew Moser the author of The Enneagram of Discernment: The Way of Vocation, Wisdom, and Practice. Drew is an expert enneagram-based coach, teacher, and co-host of Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast.In the episode, Drew and I discuss: The background of the EnneagramHow the Enneagram can help us make wise decisionsIdentity, Purpose, and DirectionThe three lies of identity The relationship between wisdom and loveHow personality can shape our view of time and much moreIf you enjoyed the episode, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with a friend.Connect with Drew Moser:Homepage: typetrail.co/about/Twitter: twitter.com/drewmoserInstagram: instagram.com/enneagrammers/ Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe
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