Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes and goes, says writer Emily Esfahani Smith, but having meaning in life -- serving something beyond yourself and developing the best within you -- gives you something to hold onto. Learn more about the difference between being happy and having meaning as Smith offers four pillars of a meaningful life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 06.04.2024There's more to life than being happy | Emily Esfahani Smith
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Folge vom 05.04.2024What happens to sex in midlife? A look at the "bedroom gap" | Maria SophoclesMenopause isn't just hot flashes, says gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist Maria Sophocles. It's often accompanied by overlooked symptoms like painful sex or loss of libido. Shedding light on what she calls the "bedroom gap," or the difference in sexual expectations of men and women in midlife due to societal norms, Sophocles advocates for education, medical advancement and a new understanding of menopause — because sex should be pleasurable and comfortable for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 04.04.2024A futuristic vision for Latin America, rooted in ancient design | Catalina LoteroWhat would Latin America look like if colonization hadn't interrupted its ancient civilizations? Imagining a future where ancestral knowledge intertwines with modern aesthetics, designer Catalina Lotero shows how "pre-Columbian futurism" draws inspiration from Indigenous symbolism and technology — empowering Latin America to reclaim lost cultural narratives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 03.04.2024How to spot a cult | Sarah EdmondsonNobody joins a cult on purpose, says Sarah Edmondson, a former member of the infamous NXIVM cult and one of the three whistleblowers that led to its downfall. She explains how she got ensnared in this highly manipulative group — and then escaped it — and shares red flags to help you distinguish between a cult and a safe community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.