Life Examined is a one-hour weekly podcast exploring psychology, philosophy, spirituality — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian.
Life Examined
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Life Examined is a one-hour weekly podcast exploring psychology, philosophy, spirituality — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian.
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4/25/2020
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2025
Robert Macfarlane: "Is a River Alive?"
Robert Macfarlane of Cambridge University shares his extraordinary journey writing and researching his latest book “Is a River Alive?” and explains why a river can be viewed very much as a metaphor for life, always flowing, twisting, changing and adapting while at the same time providing sustenance for man and nature alike.
June 10, 2025
When to medicate the mind with Laura Delano
Author Laura Delano discusses her personal struggles with mental illness and the impact of psychiatric treatment, offering insights into the complexities of medicating the mind in this interview.
May 27, 2025
Yale happiness guru Lori Santos on the power of time off and modern parenting traps
Yale professor Laurie Santos discusses the importance of sabbaticals and addresses parental stress, highlighting key insights from her new course in this interview.
313 total episodes available with 42 transcripts
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Michael Sandel
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Fred Luskin
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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