Perennial Wisdom
Perennial Wisdom is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Join the search with J.W. Bertolotti to discover universal truths and enduring ideas from philosophical and spiritual traditions. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 246
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ep. 246: Socrates on the Fear of Death | Perennial Wisdom
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we turn to Plato’s Apology and the final words of Socrates to explore ho…
Ep. 245: St. Francis on the Paradox of Joy | Perennial Wisdom
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we turn to the life and teachings of St. Francis of Assisi to uncover a …
Ep. 244: How to "Look Again" at Life
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we discuss why we often struggle to see ourselves or life clearly, and h…
Ep. 243 — The Philosophy of Desire | Perennial Wisdom
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we examine an essay from the “Know Thyself” series on The Philosophy of …
Heraclitus on the Wisdom of Change
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Today, on this Sunday edition of Perennial Wisdom, we are turning to the pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus,…
The Timeless Art of Leading a Life | Perennial Wisdom
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we discuss the timeless truths shared across cultures and traditions tha…
St. Benedict on the Ladder of Humility | Perennial Meditation
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Today, on this Sunday edition of Perennial Wisdom, we reflect on humility—not as weakness or self-negation, b…
Plato on Seeking the Good | Perennial Meditation
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Today, on this Sunday edition of Perennial Wisdom, we turn to one of the great pillars of Western philosophy—…
Philosophy as Therapy for the Soul | Perennial Wisdom
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we delve into how philosophy offers healing, not by curing mental illnes…
Think Like a Monk: A Monastic Guide to Life
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, we turn to monks and the monastic life for wisdom. In this video essay, …
The Art of Responsibility | Shane Trotter
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Shane Trotter (author of Setting the Bar). In our conversati…
Life is Short | Dean Rickles
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Prof. Dean Rickles, the author of Life is Short: An Appropri…
Practical Stoicism | Brittany Polat
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Brittany Polat (co-author of Stoic Ethics: The Basics). In t…
The Art of Spiritual Formation | Dr. Brian Russell
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, I welcome Dr. Brian Russell back to the show. Brian is an author, profes…
The Wisdom to Know the Difference | Carl Erik Fisher
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Dr. Carl Erik Fisher (author of The Urge: Our History of Add…
The Common Good with Shane Trotter | The Character Lab
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Shane Trotter (author of Setting the Bar). In the conversati…
Beyond Stoicism with Massimo Pigliucci
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest Massimo Pigliucci (co-author of the new book Beyond Stoicism) d…
The Way of Zen with Henry Shukman
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Henry Shukman. Henry is a poet, author, meditation teacher, …
Embracing Mortality: Lessons from Seneca | James Romm
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is James Romm (editor of How to Die and How to Have a Life). In…
How Socrates Can Change Your Life | Donald J. Robertson
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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Donald J. Robertson, author of How to Think Like Socrates. D…