Abstract Essay

Daniel Lucas /Sal Cosenza
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Abstract Essay is a podcast that explores the deeper layers of thought, creativity, and the human experience. Blending the reflective tone of personal essays with the conversational energy of an intimate dialogue, each episode takes listeners on a journey through ideas that challenge, inspire, and illuminate. From philosophy and art to culture and identity, the podcast invites guests who are thinkers, storytellers, and visionaries to share their insights in a free-flowing, thought-provoking format. Abstract Essay is not about quick takes—it's about meaningful exploration, where each conversation unfolds with intention, curiosity, and heart.

  1. 15 HR AGO

    Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Christopher Rivers, discussing The Real Story Behind You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead and How We Rebuild the American Dream as my guest. In this episode, Christopher shares thought-provoking insight

    Christopher Rivers The Real Story Behind You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead — and How We Rebuild the American Dream I grew up in a working‑class family that did everything right but still struggled to get ahead. At seventeen, I enlisted in the Army and went on to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. After my first deployment, I earned my degree from West Point, returned to serve again, and later completed graduate studies at Georgetown. Across those years — from combat zones to diplomatic work to corporate strategy — I kept seeing the same pattern: people working hard, playing by the rules, and still feeling like the system wasn’t built for them. That realization pushed me to run for state office, where I knocked on nine thousand doors and heard those stories firsthand. My book, You Shouldn’t Have to Kill to Get Ahead, is the result of that journey. It blends lived experience with clear, accessible insights about leadership, belonging, and what it will take to rebuild trust and opportunity in America. Hosts bring me on because I make complex issues human and hopeful. I don’t do partisan fights — I bring clarity, honesty, and a grounded perspective that helps audiences feel seen and empowered. If your listeners are hungry for a conversation that cuts through the noise and actually means something, I’m here for it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Sophie Malahieude, Emotional Balance Coach and author of Beyond Emotions: From Overwhelm to Intentional Love, as our distinguished guest. In this insightful episode, Sophie shares her powerful perspective on

    Sophie Malahieude Emotional Balance Coach & Author of Beyond Emotions: From Overwhelm to Intentional Love I’m Sophie Malahieude, an Emotional Balance Coach, Yoga and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, certified Life Coach, and author of the self-help book Beyond Emotions: Stop Letting Emotions Control You and Start Living with Love. My path into this work didn’t begin with a career plan. It began with movement, curiosity, and a deep need to understand myself. I was born and raised in France, then moved to Germany as an adult. In 1997, I walked into my first yoga class without speaking the language. Yet something in me immediately understood what was happening. Yoga became a place where I felt at home and listened inward. It wasn’t just exercise—it was a doorway to understanding how my mind functions. Over time, yoga became my anchor, a practice that taught me how to stay with myself through discomfort, change, and uncertainty. In 2003, my family and I moved to the United States. With that move came another reinvention. I felt called to go deeper into the practices that had already changed my life, and I decided to become a yoga teacher and later an Ayurvedic practitioner. For me, yoga is the art of coming home to yourself. It is a living philosophy that teaches us how to observe the mind, feel the body, regulate the nervous system, and cultivate awareness in everyday life. It is not about perfect poses—it is about learning how to be in a relationship with yourself. Ayurveda added another essential layer. It helped me understand the unique nature of each person and how emotions, digestion, lifestyle, seasons, and daily habits shape our physical and mental health. Ayurveda showed me that symptoms are not random; they are messages. That the body is always communicating with us, and that healing happens when we learn to listen. With each international move, I had to rebuild my life—new culture, new community, new identity. Along the way, I became a mother, raised two children, and, like many caregivers, spent years prioritizing others while setting parts of myself aside. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, proudly features Carilyn Marrero, a financial strategist dedicated to helping working professionals break free from debt, invest with confidence, and build lasting generational wealth. Through her practical insig

    Carilyn Marrero From Paycheck-to-Paycheck to Financial Freedom — Financial Strategist Helping Working Professionals Escape Debt, Invest Confidently, and Build Generational Wealth. Carilyn Marrero is a financial freedom strategist and entrepreneur who went from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building lasting wealth after immigrating to the United States. After experiencing financial pressure, debt, and starting over from scratch, she became determined to understand how money truly works. Today, she teaches working professionals how to escape the earn–spend cycle, eliminate debt strategically, invest with confidence, and build generational wealth through her Método LIBRE™ framework. Carilyn is on a mission to help millions transform hard work into financial freedom without burnout, shame, or confusion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    25 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Abstract Essay, in its fifth season, features Todd Hagopian as a distinguished guest—an accomplished business leader who has transformed organizations across globally recognized companies, including Berkshire Hathaway, Illinois Tool Works, Whirlpool C

    Todd Hagopian I'm the Stagnation Assassin. Bipolar nearly killed me, then I weaponized it. I've generated $200M across four turnarounds by teaching leaders to murder comfort and Declare WAR on Stagnation Todd Hagopian has transformed businesses at Berkshire Hathaway, Illinois Tool Works, Whirlpool Corporation, and JBT Marel, selling over $3 billion of products. Hagopian doubled his own manufacturing business acquisition value in just 3 years before selling, while generating $2B in shareholder value across his corporate roles. As Founder of the Stagnation Intelligence Agency, he is the authority on Stagnation Syndrome and corporate transformation. He has written more than 1,000 pages (www.toddhagopian.com) on Corporate Stagnation Transformation, earning recognition from Manufacturing Insights Magazine, Fox Business Manufacturing Marvels, and Forbes.com. His transformative strategies reach over 100,000 social media followers and generate 15,000,000+ annual impressions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Drewbie Wilson, a husband, father, and founder of Call The Damn Leads®, as my guest. In this engaging episode, Drewbie shares his journey of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and leadership, highlighting t

    Drewbie Wilson  Call The Damn Leads®️ & Crush The Day Before It Crushes You®️ Drewbie Wilson is a husband, father, and founder of Call The Damn Leads® — a global movement helping entrepreneurs, sales teams, and small business owners turn chaos into consistency through mindset, systems, and action. Once 300 pounds and stuck in the cycle of “busy but broke,” Drewbie rebuilt his life — dropping 100 pounds, writing four bestselling books, and generating over $15 million in documented sales across multiple industries. From insurance and tech to coaching and e-commerce, Drewbie has proven one truth: Success isn’t luck — it’s systems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Jody Hill, Amazon bestselling author of The Parent’s Secret Superpower, as a special guest. In this engaging and insightful conversation, Jody shares powerful perspectives on parenting, personal growth, an

    Jody Hill Helping Parents & Leaders Use Their Greatest Superpower - Their Words - to Help Shape the Next Generation. Jody Hill is a bestselling author, speaker, and parenting educator who helps parents raise confident, capable kids by understanding the power of their everyday words. Her work equips parents and leaders to recognize how their words shape a child’s belief in themselves and their future—and to use that influence wisely. She is the author of the Amazon Bestseller The Parent’s Secret Superpower, which helps parents become the loudest and most positive voice in a child’s life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    25 min

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    Abstract Essay in its sixth season, features Brylye Collins Helping singles thrive in self-love and find love intentionally. as my guest.

    Brylye Collins Helping singles thrive in self-love and find love intentionally. I’m Brylye Collins—Certified Relationship Coach and founder of Building with Bry (Thriving Solo + Intentional Connections). I built this work because I kept hearing the same thing from smart, successful people: “I’m not even excited to date anymore.” Not because they don’t want love, but because modern dating has become exhausting, confusing, and often disconnected from real values. My perspective is simple: the quality of your relationships is directly tied to the quality of your relationship with yourself. Before you can connect deeply with someone else, you have to reconnect with you—your needs, your standards, your boundaries, your patterns, and the parts of you that learned to chase, settle, over-give, or tolerate uncertainty. That’s what Thriving Solo is about: helping people rebuild self-trust and emotional readiness so dating stops feeling like a performance and starts feeling like alignment. I work with clients across the U.S. who are ready for a healthier, more intentional approach to love. In coaching, we focus on confidence, clarity, healing old cycles, communication, and boundaries—so clients can stop repeating the same dynamics with different people. And for those who are ready to date with real intention, I offer Intentional Connections, a boutique matchmaking experience designed for people who want a relationship that leads somewhere and are done with the chaos of app culture. Podcast audiences gain practical tools and honest truth-telling. I’m not here to sell fantasy or “perfect partner” narratives. I help listeners understand why they keep choosing the same type of person, how to spot emotional unavailability early, what secure dating actually looks like, and how to build standards without building walls. I also bring a grounded, modern take on matchmaking—what works, what doesn’t, and how to date with strategy while staying true to yourself. If your show serves women or men who are high-functioning but tired of dating, healing after heartbreak, rebuilding confidence, or ready to call in a healthier relationship, I can give your audience both mindset shifts and actionable steps they can use immediately. A conversation with me helps people stop chasing love and start creating it—consciously, confidently, and intentionally. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min

  8. 6 DAYS AGO

    Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Erica M. Elliott, MD—a distinguished physician based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving patients from across the United States—joining us to share her depth of medical expertise, holistic perspective o

    Erica Elliott Erica M. Elliott, MD I am a medical doctor in Santa Fe, New Mexico with patients from across the US. I have lived in many different countries while growing up. My adult life began as a school teacher on the Navajo Reservation in the early 1970s, then Peace Corps volunteer in South America working as a bilingual educator, high-altitude mountain climber in the Andes, Outward Bound Instructor in the Colorado Rockies, and then medical doctor in New Mexico. I helped found a co-housing community in Santa Fe called The Commons, where I raised my son, described in a TED talk I gave in 2015. My life has been a mythic journey of wonderment and life-changing experiences including some major health disasters—which ultimately led me to finding my life purpose of service to those who are suffering. In addition to being a medical doctor, I'm also an author. My first memoir, "Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert: My Life Among the Navajo People," has received enthusiastic reviews. When I learned to speak Navajo while teaching at a boarding school in canyon country, the people welcomed me into their remote homes and their sacred ceremonies, and taught me about their culture. My second memoir, "From Mountains to Medicine: Scaling the Heights in Search of My Calling" is my quest for finding my purpose in life. One reader wrote: In this memoir, Dr. Erica Elliott not only shares pivotal events that have shaped her extraordinary life, but through them, she also shares the essence of what it means to be human. She reminds us that challenges, confusion, and physical and emotional pain are inseparable from life, but so is delight. She shows us that we can discover unknown strength, if we choose to test it. She chose repeatedly to do so, and each time she emerged stronger and added a piece to the mosaic that is her unusual, spellbinding life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Abstract Essay is a podcast that explores the deeper layers of thought, creativity, and the human experience. Blending the reflective tone of personal essays with the conversational energy of an intimate dialogue, each episode takes listeners on a journey through ideas that challenge, inspire, and illuminate. From philosophy and art to culture and identity, the podcast invites guests who are thinkers, storytellers, and visionaries to share their insights in a free-flowing, thought-provoking format. Abstract Essay is not about quick takes—it's about meaningful exploration, where each conversation unfolds with intention, curiosity, and heart.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Lucas /Sal Cosenza
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    613
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Daniel Lucas /Sal Cosenza
  • Show Website
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