Life Examined

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Felicity Ashton on solo skiing across Antarctica: Lessons in survival and self-discovery

Explorer Felicity Ashton recounts her solo skiing expedition across Antarctica, explaining exploration for her and many others is not merely a choice but a fundamental need. “It took me a long time to realize that not everybody has that same itch to go. There's a commonalit ... Show more

. 52min 59sec

The Two Quotes I Think of — and Lean on — Every Day

What Viktor Frankl and Seneca say about meaning and mental health. An essay from LifeExamined.substack.com. Please subscribe! It's only takes a minute.

. 9min 7sec

Stay in touch with Life Examined over on Substack!

Hey everyone! It's Jonathan Bastian. Just popping in to tell you that I've been staying busy with a new weekly newsletter on Substack. I'm also spending time going through our 5yrs of archives to find hidden gems, unpublished interviews, and content that I think will be valuable ... Show more

. 1min 29sec

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 p ... Show more

. 48min 33sec

When to medicate the mind with Laura Delano

Laura Delano is the author of “UNSHRUNK: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance." As you’ll hear, Laura Delano speaks from first hand experience - diagnosed as a teenager with bipolar disorder, Delano shares her own struggles with mental illness, the psychiatric and pharmace ... Show more

. 1h 4min