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A thousand year journey written a century ago. George S. Clason gave us one of the most timeless books on money and mindset ever written:More than just a book about gold and ancient parables, but how Babylon’s wisdom saving first fuels our wellbeing and mental health which is just as relevant in 2025 as it was thousands of years ago.Why the simple 10% saving rule is more powerful than any modern money hack. How overspending and lifestyle inflation quietly trap us in cycles of stress. The hidden link between money, mental health, and overall wellness. Why gratitude and vision are as vital to wealth as savings and investments. Reference:The Richest Man in Babylon George S. ClasonYour Money or Your Life Vicki RobinThe Total Money Makeover Dave RamseyAtomic Habits James Clear

In todays episode we go through John O’Donohue’s Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom, a timeless work that invites us to rethink friendship, belonging, and the sacredness of human connection.Anam Cara means “soul friend,” is at the heart of Celtic spirituality. It represents a bond that transcends time, distance, and even death a friendship where two people see each other at the level of the soul. Knowing to live with clarity, presence, and intention. It’s about learning how to slow down, rediscover belonging, and honor the sacredness of ordinary life.Reference:Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom John O’DonohueBeauty: The Invisible Embrace John O’DonohueEternal Echoe John O’Donohue

The raw terrain of belonging, identity, and authenticity, inspired by Brené Brown’s powerful concept of “braving the wilderness.” Through personal reflection, psychological research, and spiritual wisdom, Stuart explores the difference between fitting in and truly belonging, why so many of us feel lonely in crowded rooms, and how we can build real connection without betraying who we are.Reference:Braving the Wilderness by Brené BrownBelonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides by Geoffrey L. CohenThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené BrownThe Art of Belonging by Hugh MackayThe Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

A reflective look at the world of celebrity and fame; the breakdowns, perfectionism, and the pressures we place on ourselves in an image-obsessed culture.Why do the people we admire most celebrities, influencers, icons so often collapse under the very success we crave? And more importantly, what does their anxiety, addiction, and burnout reveal about our own silent struggles? Reference:The Myth of Normal Gabor Maté Self-Compassion Kristin NeffThe Presentation of Self in Everyday Life Erving Goffman Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention Johann Hari The Gifts of Imperfection Brené Brown

An episode about hose moments of anxiety on a train, the sting of failure, the tenderness of grief, and the surprising freedom that came when we stopped trying to control everything. When relationships act as mirrors, how memory shapes meaning, and why small, identity-based habits often matter more than grand transformations.Massive thank you to Kelly P for this notion of how we learn to be present with ourselves and others. For anyone who’s tired of chasing the “next” and ready to practice being fully "HERE"Reference:Emotional Intelligence Daniel GolemanThe Untethered Soul Michael A. SingerA New Earth Eckhart TolleThe Gifts of Imperfection Brené BrownEmotional First Aid Guy Winch

Our Book Review of the Month is on how to confront the one truth we all share: we’re all going to die. Inspired by Irvin D. Yalom’s profound book "Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death", We explore what it really means to live with the awareness of our own mortality and how that awareness, far from paralyzing us, can actually set us free.Through storytelling, hard-won insights, modern psychology, and ancient philosophy, I unpack how death anxiety affects our relationships, our work, our choices—and how to transform it into courage, purpose, and deep presence.ReferencesStaring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death Irvin D. YalomThe Denial of Death Ernest BeckerMan’s Search for Meaning Viktor E. FranklBittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole Susan CainThe Five Regrets of the Dying Bronnie Ware