32 Podcast Episodes
The Happiness Myth: A Talk by Jennifer Michael Hecht
The Happiness Myth: A Talk by Jennifer Michael Hecht
In 2006, Jennifer Michael Hecht spoke to the Institute about her book, The Happiness Myth: Why What We Think Is Right Is... Read more
1 Aug 2023
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49mins
The Happiness Myth: A Talk by Jennifer Michael Hecht
The Happiness Myth: A Talk by Jennifer Michael Hecht
In 2006, Jennifer Michael Hecht spoke to the Institute about her book, The Happiness Myth: Why What We Think Is Right Is... Read more
1 Aug 2023
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49mins
The Happiness Myth: A Talk by Jennifer Michael Hecht
The Happiness Myth: A Talk by Jennifer Michael Hecht
In 2006, Jennifer Michael Hecht spoke to the Institute about her book, The Happiness Myth: Why What We Think Is Right Is... Read more
1 Aug 2023
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49mins
The Happiness Myth: A Talk by Jennifer Michael Hecht
The Happiness Myth: A Talk by Jennifer Michael Hecht
In 2006, Jennifer Michael Hecht spoke to the Institute about her book, The Happiness Myth: Why What We Think Is Right Is... Read more
1 Aug 2023
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49mins
Jennifer Michael Hecht on the Power of Poetry and the Weirdness of Existence
Jennifer Michael Hecht on the Power of Poetry and the Weirdness of Existence
“Many of us who are happy to live outside religion still suffer from a lack of things religion gives its members,” write... Read more
14 Apr 2023
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1hr 7mins
Spiritual language for the non-believer: Jennifer Michael Hecht’s search for wonder
Spiritual language for the non-believer: Jennifer Michael Hecht’s search for wonder
Poet and philosopher Jennifer Michael Hecht shares how poetry provides joy, insight, and wisdom. In her latest book, “Th... Read more
8 Apr 2023
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51mins
335. Jennifer Michael Hecht on How to Find Meaning, Purpose, and Happiness in Everyday Life
335. Jennifer Michael Hecht on How to Find Meaning, Purpose, and Happiness in Everyday Life
We have calendars to mark time, communal spaces to bring us together, bells to signal hours of contemplation, official arc... Read more
25 Mar 2023
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1hr 35mins
821. Jennifer Michael Hecht
821. Jennifer Michael Hecht
Jennifer Michael Hecht is the author of The Wonder Paradox: Embracing the Weirdness of Existence and the Poetry of Our L... Read more
12 Mar 2023
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1hr 13mins
Jennifer Michael Hecht: The Wonder Paradox
Jennifer Michael Hecht: The Wonder Paradox
This week’s guest is Jennifer Michael Hecht, bestselling author of Doubt: a History plus many other works. Her latest b... Read more
6 Mar 2023
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1hr 16mins
Jennifer Michael Hecht, “Sheathing the Bodkin: Combating Suicide” (Open Agenda, 2021)
Jennifer Michael Hecht, “Sheathing the Bodkin: Combating Suicide” (Open Agenda, 2021)
Sheathing the Bodkin: Combating Suicide is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and poet, auth... Read more
7 Sep 2021
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1hr 34mins