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This episode centers on a profound conversation with writer Meghan O'Gieblyn about the internal fracture of self that defines addiction, relapse, and spiritual crisis—where the mind is split between a rational self and a compulsive, self-deceiving one. The core takeaway is that recovery a
This episode centers on a profound conversation with writer Meghan O'Gieblyn about the internal fracture of self that defines addiction, relapse, and spiritual crisis—where the mind is split between a rational self and a compulsive, self-deceiving one. The core takeaway is that recovery a
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Guest
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Meghan O'Gieblyn
narrative on Search Engine
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Meghan O'GieblynSimone WeilHannah ArendtCarl JungPJ Vogt
Books
Will and Attentionby Meghan O'GieblynGod, Human, Animal, Machineby Meghan O'Gieblyn
Topics
AddictionMental HealthPhilosophyRecoverySelf Improvement
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