Perennial Wisdom

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode, I speak to Joseph Badaracco the author of Step Back: Bringing the Art of Reflection into Your Busy Life. Joseph is the John Shad Professor of Business Ethics at Harvard Business School. He has taught courses on ethics, strategy, and management in the School's MBA and executive programs. He is also the author of the books Defining Moments and The Good Struggle.    In the conversation, Joe and I discuss: How to integrate reflection in our busy life What we can learn about the art of reflection from Marcus Aurelius and MontaigneHow to practice reflection without rumination and much more If you enjoyed the episode, please take a moment to leave a review and share it with a friend.  Connect with Joseph Badaracco:Homepage: hbs.edu/faculty/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

In this episode, I speak to Ashton Gustafson from the Good, True, & Beautiful podcast. Ashton recently had five episodes called the “True Self Series” with guests like Mark Nepo, Parker J. Palmer, and Kelly Flanagan to name a few and I asked him to come on to share any lessons learned. I really enjoyed the conversation and hope you do as well! In the episode, Ashton and I discuss: The origins of the true self How to identify the false self or egoLetting go, surrendering, shedding…  A lighter and brighter lifeWisdom and experiential knowingGoing from scarcity to abundance 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 Ashton Gustafson:Homepage: ashtongustafson.com/homeTwitter: twitter.com/AshtonGustafsonInstagram: instagram.com/ashtongustafson/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

In this episode, I speak to Simon Critchley, the author of Bald: 35 Philosophical Shortcuts. Simon is the Hans Jonas Professor of Philosophy at the New School for Social Research. His work engages in many areas from continental philosophy, ethics, philosophy and literature, and psychoanalysis, among others.In this interview, Simon and I discuss: How to find happiness How to think about hopeHow certainty is the enemy of faith How to navigate life 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 Simon Critchley:Homepage: simoncritchley.org/Twitter: twitter.com/CritchleyUpdateInstagram: instagram.com/critchls/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

In this episode, I speak to Eric Weiner, the author of the book Socrates Express: Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers. Eric is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and speaker. His books include The Geography of Bliss and The Geography of Genius, as well as the spiritual memoir Man Seeks God. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Eric is a former foreign correspondent for NPR and reporter for The New York Times. He is a regular contributor to The Washington Post, BBC Travel, and AFAR, among other publications.  In this interview, Eric and I discuss life lessons from philosophy: How to wonder like Socrates. How to listen like Schopenhauer.  How to be kind like Confucious.How to cope like Epictetus How to die like Montaigne and much moreConnect with Eric Weiner:Homepage: https://ericweinerbooks.com/Twitter: twitter.com/eric_weinerInstagram: instagram.com/EricWeinerBooks/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

In this episode, I speak to Dr. Michele Borba, the author of the new book Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine, and the book Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World. Dr. Borba is an educational psychologist who blends 40 years of teaching and consulting experience with the latest science and someone with lots of wisdom to share how we can help our kids thrive. She is an award-winning author and parenting child expert recognized for her solution-based strategies to strengthen children’s character, resilience and reduce peer cruelty. Michele is a sought-after motivational speaker; she has spoken in 19 countries and served as a consultant to hundreds of schools and corporations.   In this interview, Dr. Borba and I discuss: The difference between striving and thrivingHow to develop self-control and self-confidence Tools to cultivate empathy and compassionThe keys to building resilient kids and much moreConnect with Dr. Michele Borba:Homepage: micheleborba.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/micheleborba Instagram: instagram.com/drmicheleborba/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Homepage: perennialleader.com Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdom Instagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcast Sign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe