The Learning To Die Podcast

Feb 07 2024 45 ep. 95 mins 71
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How do I live when I know I must die? Learning to Die is a show about exploring that question hosted by Ian Dunican and Ciaran O'Regan. They explore areas of philosophy, psychology, martial arts, culture, existential risk, and anything else that seems of interest and relevance to navigating a well-lived life. And, since Montaigne put it beautifully when he said "every man bears the whole form of the human condition," Ian and Ciaran can only hope that some of what they learn prior to returning their borrowed carbon to the Universe might be of benefit to you too. Namaste Sapiens.

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#44 with David Keohan AKA Indiana Stones on the ancient art of Irish Stone Lifting

Feb 07 2024 71 mins  
I am joined by Ireland's stone-lifting ambassador, David Keohan, in this Learning to Die episode. We discuss the ancient practice of stone lifting in Ireland and many other countries globally, how it was a rite of passage for the youth, a challenge within the community and something to do for fun. Stone lifting is an art that was lost through 800 years under British occupation. Lik

#43 The Guru, the Bagman & the Sceptic w Professor Seamus O’Mahony

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#42 with Greg Bennick on Ernest Becker, Discourse and Denial of Death

Jun 17 2023 104 mins  
Greg Bennick is BACK!!! For another great episode. Greg Bennick is the author of the upcoming official biography of Ernest Becker. Greg has been speaking on stages worldwide for over thirty years. Greg is a performer thought provoker, punk rock singer, and world traveller who infuses ideas and action everywhere he goes. He is the Executive Director and founder of One Hundred for Ha

Episode #41 w Dr Neil Durrant on Nietzsche’s Renewal of Ancient Ethics, Friendship as Contest

Apr 30 2023 89 mins  
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Episode #40 with Thomas O’Connor on Opposing the Corporate Capture of Food with Talamh Beo

Apr 23 2023 101 mins  
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Jan 12 2023 83 mins  
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Nov 01 2022 14 mins  
A brief 10-minute meditation for our sleep4performance listeners led by Alexis Santos, a meditation teacher. https://www.alexissantos.io/ Please do not listen while operating machinery, driving or undertaking any safety-critical role. This mediation is designed to support having a nap or initiating sleep in a safe, comfortable environment. Sleep Well!!!! Ian

#38 with Alexis Santos on Meditation and Sleep

Nov 01 2022 64 mins  
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#37 with Dr Myriam Francois on Understanding Islam

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#36 with Sister Mary Dennett on Infinite Love!

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