Best Daniel Finneran Podcasts (2025)

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The hour of TRUTH is (always) now 10:28

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In this short meditation, we reflect on Albert Schweitzer’s timeless insight: “Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now—always, and indeed then most truly when it seems most unsuitable to actual circumstances.” Together we explore the nature of truth — how it interrupts our lives, why it often arrives at inconvenient moments, and how i…

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How to look SNATCHED for your wedding 29:54

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Every bride wants to feel confident, radiant, and yes — a little snatched — on her big day! In this special episode, I’m joined by Lucia, my fiancée, to discuss some simple techniques that brides-to-be can employ to look stunning on the day of their wedding. We dive into the ketogenic diet, smart nutritional tweaks, and other practical techniques t…

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Is fasting a FAD? 9:37

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Is fasting just another trendy wellness fad, or is it something much older? In this episode, we’ll explore the history of fasting…. From our hunter-gatherer ancestors who lived in cycles of scarcity and plenty, To the religious traditions that ritualized and made sacred their abstention from food, To the popular protocols of the modern era, like 16…

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Grocery Guide - BEEF JERKY - How to Buy, What to Avoid, and How to Make your own 15:56

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In this episode on everyday food choices, we’ll discuss beef jerky. What’s its origin? What’s actually in it? And how do you avoid buying the stuff that’s more sugar and sodium than meat? We’ll cover a quick history of jerky, explain how to shop smart for beef sticks at the store, and walk through the basics of making your own at home. It’s practic…

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Your Intellect is an EMANATION from God. 11:32

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"Your intellect–which has come to you as an emanation from God–is the bond that exists between you and Him. The choice is yours: If you wish, you can strengthen and broaden this bond. Or, if you so desire, you can weaken it and make it gradually thinner until you cut it off altogether". This short meditation is inspired by the philosopher, Maimonid…

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Everything that truly HAPPENS, happens to YOU 23:19

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“All things happen to oneself, and happen precisely, precisely now”. These words, written by the great Argentine author, Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986), appear in his short story, The Garden of Forking Paths. Labyrinthine, dense, esoteric, and yet, at all times, wonderfully eloquent and readable, Borges gives us a lot to think about. This episode ad…

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Why you must MOVE after MEALS 16:50

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Post cibum, ambulandum est “After eating, one must walk” Apply this ancient wisdom to your post-meal ritual, and your health will improve immensely. What do you like to do after a meal? Walk? Dance? Watch TV? I’m curious to know! Send me a message at [email protected] Daniel Finneran

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Do you have a DUTY to be HAPPY? 17:45

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Is it your duty to be happy? Immanuel Kant, the great German philosopher of the late 18th century, argues that it is. “To secure one’s own happiness is a duty…because discontent with one’s condition, under the pressure of many anxieties and amid unsatisfied wants, might easily become a great temptation to transgress one’s duties.” What do you think…

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Entranced by the NEAR, we’ve forgotten the FAR: Simple exercises for stronger EYES 21:44

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How seldom we look toward the horizon, Toward the distance, Toward the heavens. Instead, we’re focused unblinkingly on the luminous little boxes perched six inches away from our noses! (Yes--the fancy phone on which you're reading these words. That box!) Unsurprisingly, this has caused our eyesight to suffer. In this episode, we’ll work to undo thi…

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Intermittent Fasting v. The "30-30-30" Protocol: Which is better? 31:22

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The 30-30-30 Protocol—developed by Tim Ferriss and popularized by Gary Brecka—is an approach to nutrition that requires you to: 1. Consume 30 grams of protein 2. Within 30 minutes of waking 3. After which you perform 30 minutes of exercise This method is starkly different from intermittent fasting, in which you to abstain (typically during the morn…

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Turning Water into WEIGHT LOSS? The secret about SAUNAS 4:56

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A sauna can be immensely beneficial to your overall wellbeing: It boosts cardiovascular health, enhances recovery, deepens sleep, and supports detoxification. But there’s a common misunderstanding about its power to help you lose WEIGHT, of which you should be disabused. Does sweating in the sauna = weight loss? Have you implemented regular sauna u…

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Nutrient TIMING: It's not only what, but WHEN you eat that matters! 27:23

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The nutrients with which you fuel up and recover are important, but so too is the time of day at which you consume them. The term for this is, simply enough, “Nutrient Timing”. In this episode, my pal James Flood explains the basics of “Nutrient Timing”, including: The post-workout feeding window: what to eat, what to avoid, and when. The differenc…

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A Lullaby for Lovers: SEX and SLEEP 24:36

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The unspoken remedy to restlessness… The quiet cure-all for sleepless nights… Sex! A sleep aid–provided to us by the beneficence of nature–than which there is none more effective, satisfying, nor potent. Have you experienced the soporific impact of sex? Send your (PG-rated) comments to Email: [email protected] X: DanielEFinneran IG: DanielE…

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The untold PERILS of Protein Powder 22:34

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Are protein powders detrimental to your health? 🤔 Recently published studies have revealed significant amounts of heavy metals (namely cadmium and lead) to be hiding in them. The highest concentrations were found in: 1. Chocolate flavored powders 2. Plant-based powders My good pal James Flood offers his take on the issue. X link: https://x.com/Dani…

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The MILL and the WATER: A meditation on memory, futility, and FLOW 17:46

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“The mill cannot grind with the water that has passed”. In this episode, we’ll meditate on an old proverb that addresses the difficulty of: 1. Letting go of the past 2. And focusing, instead, on the present. I wonder… Where is your energy directed? Is it concentrated on the PAST–a deep pool of regret into which it impotently drains? Or is it concen…

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The Drain SNAKE of the SOUL 11:49

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Imagine using a "sink snake", or a drain clog remover, to clean your mind of negative thoughts. With what kinds of thoughts and emotions is it currently filled? Were you easily able to dislodge and dispose of them? What thoughts and emotions remain stuck? Let me by reaching out to Email: [email protected] X: DanielEFinneran IG: DanielEthanF…

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Collagen: The protein (literally) holding you together! 16:23

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Skin, hair, and nails-- Collagen is the foundation of them all! And yet... It's severely de-emphasized in our diets. In this episode, we'll cover everything you need to know about this essential protein (including how to consume more of it). Reach out to me with comments and questions: Email: [email protected] X: DanielEFinneran IG: DanielE…

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They never TASTE, who always DRINK 18:37

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They never TASTE, who always DRINK; They always TALK, who never THINK. -Matthew Prior What did you taste? Let me know! Email: [email protected] X: DanielEFinneran IG: DanielEthanFinneranBy Daniel Finneran

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What your BRAIN really thinks about your GUT feelings! 19:29

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Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something? What about “butterflies in your stomach”? Have you ever had them? It turns out, the GUT is much more than a grumbling, bottomless repository for food; Inextricably linked to the BRAIN, the gut plays a vital role in the regulation of your emotions, moods, and stress. In this episode, we’ll examine t…

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Welcome to Pneuma 0:47

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Become UNCLUTTERED! How? Simple: Have nothing in your house that is not BEAUTIFUL or USEFUL 23:40

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William Morris (1834-1896) was an English poet, designer, and political reformer. He developed a simple philosophy for “keeping house”: Keep nothing in your house that you do not Know to be USEFUL Believe to be BEAUTIFUL If your possessions are neither useful nor beautiful, dispose of them. Abide by this easy philosophy, and enjoy the bliss of an u…

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Welcome back to Pneuma! (Renewed and Relaunched, 2025) 6:09

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After an inexcusably long hiatus, Pneuma returns! I'm so excited to relaunch this program and, with your help, develop healthy bodies and souls. I sincerely hope that you enjoy the forthcoming content. (If you don't, please--don't hesitate to advise me on ways to improve it!) Reach out to me on X @DanielEFinneran, IG @DanielEthanFinneran, or send y…

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To Photograph is to Learn How to Live | Ulrich Baer 1:30:57

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Ulrich Baer is an author, editor, and a professor of photography at NYU. I wanted to chat with someone about photography in the “iPhone” age (along with a bunch of other things!), and Uli was kind enough to indulge me. I was dazzled by his breadth of learning and the expertise he has in so many different fields (poetry, philosophy, and literature, …

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Art, Wonder, and Oscar Wilde | Joseph Pearce 40:18

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Joseph Pearce is an educator, essayist, and author of over two dozen books. I reached out to Joseph because I wanted to learn more about the great Irish playwright and wit, Oscar Wilde, about whom he has written extensively. Joseph’s excellent biography of Wilde, “Unmasking Oscar Wilde” is linked below. Using Wilde as a springboard, Joseph and I le…

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Keju: The Ancient Test of China’s Strength | Yasheng Huang 1:50:45

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Yasheng Huang is a professor at MIT and the author of many books, including his most recent work, “The Rise and Fall of the EAST”. I reached out to Professor Huang because, after reading his book, I wanted to learn more about Chinese history. In this episode, Yasheng and I discuss: Imperial China v. The Roman Empire; Keju; The origin of Civil Servi…

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Run like a Philosopher | Sabrina Little 1:01:29

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Sabrina Little is an author, ultramarathoner, and a professor of philosophy. Her latest book, “The Examined Run” is suitable not only for competitive athletes, but for anyone who wants to: Strengthen his body, discipline his mind, learn the basics of philosophy, and, most importantly, cultivate long-lasting virtues. In this episode, Sabrina and I d…

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The Genius of Michelangelo | William Wallace 53:59

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William Wallace is an author, a lecturer, and a professor of art history at the University of St. Louis. Professor Wallace is America’s expert on Michelangelo, the great Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. In this episode, Professor Wallace and I discuss: Michelangelo’s upbringing; Florence and Rome in the 16th century; Italy before…

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Inside a HAUNTED Manor on HALLOWEEN Night! | Emily Hartley and Charlie Lennox 35:03

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In the tiny, sleepy town of Gibbon, Nebraska, a Halloween party was being held. At the party, Emily Hartley–a hometown girl, recently returned from college–met Charlie Lennox, a handsome young man from Chicago. Charlie had inherited Blackthorn Manor, an old, dilapidated mansion in which a ghost was rumored to dwell. Together, Emily and Charlie expl…

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“Love is fed by the IMAGINATION, by which we become WISER than we know, BETTER than we feel, NOBLER than we are” | Oscar Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas 45:01

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While imprisoned in Reading Gaol for the crime of gross indecency, Oscar Wilde wrote a letter to his friend and lover, Lord Alfred “Bosie” Douglas (1897). If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here on this podcast for all the world to hear, or a tale of romance you want to be told, send it to me via email at [email protected]…

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“What I DESIRE is impossible, for what I desire is YOU” | Rafiq Ahmed and Radha Menon 35:32

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The love story of Rafiq Ahmed and Radha Menon (1965) “If my family finds out what I’ve been up to, they’ll never forgive me. I’ll be disowned!” If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here on this podcast for all the world to hear, or a tale of romance you want to be told, send it to me via email at [email protected]. If you’…

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“My SOUL quivers to the vibration of your STRINGS” | Alejandro Moreno and Yelitza Rodriguez 38:28

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The love story of Alejandro Moreno and Yelitza Rodriguez (2024) “There is only one audience for whom I wish to play, and she is right here”. If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here on this podcast for all the world to hear, send it to me via email at [email protected]. If you’re struggling to find the words with which to…

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“As long as I’ve lived, I’ve YEARNED to love” | Erik Svensson and Katya Ivanova 41:57

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A story of the romance between Erik Svensson and Katya Ivanova (AD 823): Erik Svensson, a young Viking from Sweden, joined his warlord father on a mission to cross the Baltic Sea and invade the mainland of Russia. While there, he met and fell in love with Katya Ivanova, a beautiful daughter of the enemy. If you have a love letter that you’d like me…

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“Even before I rise, my thoughts rush to you, my IMMORTAL BELOVED!” | Ludwig van Beethoven to Antonie Brentano 37:39

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Ludwig van Beethoven’s billet-doux to Antonie Brentano (1812): “I must live either wholly with you, or not at all”. If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here on this podcast for all the world to hear, send it to me via email at [email protected]. If you’re struggling to find the words with which to sweep your beloved off h…

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Two Athletes fall in LOVE at the Paris OLYMPICS | Rafael Pérez and Renée Trumbull 31:25

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A story of the romance between Rafael Pérez and Renée Trumbull (2024). Renée Trumbull, a Canadian gymnast, and Rafael Pérez, a Spanish swimmer, qualified to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. One bright July morning, while walking through the Olympic Village, they met. Over the course of the next few weeks together at the Games, they fel…

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"Our love is FORBIDDEN, but it can’t be helped" | Kenji Matsumoto and Li Mei 26:01

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The love story of Kenji Matsumoto and Li Mei (1937): Kenji Matsumoto, a young soldier conscripted to the JAPANESE imperial army, was taken from his university and stationed outside Yan’an. While patrolling the countryside, he met a beautiful CHINESE peasant girl by the name of Li Mei. Between them, under the cover of darkness, a forbidden love was …

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“I’ll forget your NAME the day I forget the FOOD I live on” | Michelangelo to Tommaso de Cavalieri 28:58

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Michelangelo’s billet-doux to Tommaso de Cavalieri (1533): “Perhaps you said this to try me, or to rekindle a greater flame in me, if it were possible. Whichever it is, I know for sure that I’ll forget your name the day I forget the food I live on; in fact, I could sooner forget my food, which nourishes only the body, than your name, which nourishe…

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“It was the flame of LUST rather than the feeling of LOVE” | Peter Abèlard and Heloïse 29:10

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A touching exchange of billets-doux between Heloïse and Peter Abèlard (12th century). “Every wife, every young girl desired you in your absence and was on fire in your presence; queens and great ladies envied me my joys and my bed”. If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here ON AIR for all the world to hear, send it to me via e…

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“I should LOVE her FOREVER, were it only for that” | Thomas Jefferson to Maria Cosway 29:08

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A beautiful billet-doux sent from Thomas Jefferson to Maria Cosway (1786). “Friendship is precious not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life; and, thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine”. If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here ON AIR for all the world to hear, send it to …

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“My only LUCID moments were DREAMS of you" | Hector Berlioz to Harriet Smithson 24:30

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A beautiful love story, written by Hector Berlioz for Harriet Smithson (1865). “A plan began to take shape in my mind: Harriet Smithson should hear of me! She should know that I also was an artist!” If you have a love letter that you’d like me to read right here ON AIR for all the world to hear, send it to me via email at [email protected]. If …

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Welcome to Billet Doux 1:01

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Welcome to Billet Doux, a show about literature and love. On this show, dear friend–than which you’ll not find another lovelier, nor sweeter–we’ll read some of the most arrestingly beautiful love letters ever to have been penned. Letters written by, to take just a few noteworthy examples: Michelangelo, Beethoven, Elizabeth Taylor, F. Scott Fitzgera…

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How to Deal with DISTRACTION with TS Eliot 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

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“Distracted from distraction by distraction” Look around: we’re in an inescapable loop of distraction. How do we liberate ourselves from this endless cycle? Borrowing from the great poet TS Eliot, this episode offers some advice. I hope that it’s helpful! Check out my sister channel Finneran’s Wake for profound, long-form conversations. Like, subsc…

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The “Burning Babe” Who Makes Your Heart GLOW (Christmas Episode!) | Pneuma Nuggets 4:50

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“As I in hoary winter night stood shivering in the snow, Surprised was I with sudden heat which made my heart to glow; And lifting up a fearful eye to view what fire was near A Pretty Babe all burning bright did in the air appear.” Robert Southwell I hope that you enjoy this bite-sized Pneuma Nugget! Please consider sharing this episode with a frie…

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Race, Sports, and Revolutionaries: Black Quarterbacks in the NFL | John Eisenberg 1:05:29

2y ago1:05:29

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John Eisenberg is a sports columnist and an author. His latest book, Rocket Men: The Black Quarterbacks Who Revolutionized Pro Football is an eye-opening account of the history of black quarterbacks in the NFL. It’s available for purchase everywhere books are sold. In this episode, John and I discuss: The intersection of race and sports; Is the NFL…

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“A man travels the WORLD in search of what he needs and returns HOME to find it” | Pneuma Nugget 3:17

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“A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it”. - George Moore I hope that you enjoy this bite-sized Pneuma Nugget! Please consider sharing this episode with a friend and subscribing to the channel for more sleep stories, meditations, and soothing content! Visit my YouTube page @pneumabydanielfinneran. Email me at …

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Don't Live An IMAGINARY Life In The Mind of Others 21:11

2y ago21:11

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“We do not content ourselves with the life we have in ourselves and in our own being; we desire to live an imaginary life in the mind of others…” Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, inventor, and philosopher, came to this realization about humankind in the 17th century. It remains as true today as it was back then. In this episode, we discuss li…

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What is Culture? | Marcus Collins 59:28

2y ago59:28

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Marcus Collins is a marketer, cultural translator, professor, and an author. His first book, For the Culture: The power behind what we buy, what we do, and who we want to be is now available for purchase. I strongly recommend it! In this episode, Marcus and I discuss: The definition of “culture”; The difference between “fast” and “slow” culture; Is…

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Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad | Fall Asleep With Me 34:56

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Joseph Conrad (born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski) was a Polish-English novelist. He was born in 1857 and died in 1924. His twenty years spent as a sailor in the British merchant navy inspired many of his literary works, among which Heart of Darkness is most highly acclaimed. In this episode of “Fall Asleep with Me”, I read this work’s opening s…

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War, Douglas MacArthur, Israel, Hawaii & Investing | James Ellman 1:04:15

2y ago1:04:15

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James Ellman is an investor and author. His latest book, “MacArthur Reconsidered” treats its subject in a refreshingly unbiased way. With a steady hand, James carves away the hero-worship, and leaves us with a true picture of America’s most controversial general, the iconic Douglas MacArthur. For those of you interested in military history and poli…

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A Reflection on FRIENDS & Remembrance of Things PAST 26:20

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The inspiration for this episode is a sonnet–a Shakespearean sonnet–with which you’re unlikely to be familiar; Sonnet 30, you see, isn’t commonly ranked among Shakespeare’s finest works. It’s neither read to romantic lovers, inscribed on elegant tombstones, nor quoted in popular films. Indeed, you’ll very seldom hear a recitation of its fourteen fo…

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Slavery, Freedom, & The Unsung Heroes Of The Underground Railroad | Scott Shane 1:18:03

2y ago1:18:03

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Scott Shane is a reporter, a research fellow, a lecturer, and an author. His latest book, Flee North, tells the story of the two men responsible for freeing hundreds of enslaved people and establishing the Underground Railroad: Thomas Smallwood and Charles Turner Torrey. In this episode, Scott and I discuss: Thomas Smallwood; Charles Turner Torrey;…