Life Examined

Effendi
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  • Health & Fitness

Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian.

Episodes

  1. 09/07/2020

    Trauma and healing during COVID-19

    California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris talks about the  latest science behind trauma, and how toxic stress can literally change  our brains, our immune systems and our genes. Also an imam and rabbi  share how their faith, teachings, and prayer provide comfort and healing  from trauma.

  2. 09/07/2020

    Contemplation in isolation

    The debut episode of KCRW’s show Foxhole features author Pico  Iyer, who shares how these unusual times can be an opportunity for  inner-growth. And a Hindu nun and Tibetan Buddhist teacher offer advice  for how to quiet our minds when we’re alone and anxious.

  3. 09/05/2020

    Finding meaning in an impermanent world

    The novel coronavirus pandemic is a daily reminder of how quickly life can change. In his latest book, “Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe,” theoretical physicist Brian Greene talks about processing those changes, explores the meaning of impermanence, and explains the importance of living in the here and now.

  4. 09/05/2020

    Grieving the loss of the world we once knew

    Deepak Chopra, renowned wellness expert and author of “Metahuman: Unleashing your infinite potential,” Jonathan Bastian and offers his perspective on the current global pandemic. He says we are grieving an old way of life. Now is the moment to reevaluate our lives, habits and existence. Also, grief expert David Kessler explains why grief is an emotion that arises out of unwanted change.

  5. 09/04/2020

    How the global pandemic has impacted our dreams?

    Deirdre Barrett, dream researcher and assistant professor of psychology at Harvard University, Jonathan Bastian to discuss how the prolonged global pandemic has impacted the way we dream. Why are we having such vivid dreams at this time  — and why are so many of us dreaming about bugs and jail cells?

  6. 09/02/2020

    Finding strength, hope, and truth through poetry

    Award-winning poet and essayist Jane Hirshfield joins KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian to talk about her latest collection of poems "Ledger," Buddhism, and the importance of words and imagery in times of great upheaval.

  7. 08/21/2020

    A pilgrim’s journey: Reconnecting with faith through the pilgrimage

    Author Timothy Egan talks with Jonathan Bastian about walking the Via Francigena and how his experiences walking the pilgrim’s trail gave him a greater understanding of Christianity, life and faith.

  8. 08/21/2020

    Theology and Black Lives Matter

    Professor Yolanda Pierce, Dean of the Howard University School of Divinity,  talks withJonathan Bastian about the history and the legacy of the Black church and its connection with the Black Lives Matter movement.

  9. 08/21/2020

    Is there a way to prepare for a good death?

    The pandemic has placed death and the acknowledgement of our mortality front and center in our consciousness and yet when it comes to dying, we understand little and do even less to prepare for it. Is there a good way to die? How do the funeral rights and bereavement rituals in other cultures provide solace and comfort?

  10. 08/21/2020

    How surfer Britt Merrick found his ‘spiritual home’ among the waves

    Water plays an important role in many religious practices and rituals; it’s used in baptism, birth and burial. For surfers, the ocean is more than just a physical pursuit. Waiting for the perfect wave, watching the ebb and flow of the water and experiencing sights and sounds is a relaxing, refreshing and a life-affirming experience. Do surfers have a unique relationship with God and with nature? Can the shaping and riding of surfboards provide meaning and healing after unspeakable tragedy? KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian is joined for the whole hour by avid surfer and former pastor Britt Merrick, who talks about how being in the ocean and his Christian beliefs are so interconnected.

  11. 08/21/2020

    The mental and physical benefits of healthy breathing

    The average person takes about 25,000 breaths a day but the majority of us give little thought as to how the air actually goes in or goes out of our lungs. What have we misunderstood about the breath and how can healthy breathing habits help both our physical and mental well being?

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Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian.

Information

  • Creator
    Effendi
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Effendi
  • Show Website
    Life Examined