Disagreements, Progress, Trauma, Addiction & Forgiveness

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Disagreements, Progress, Trauma, Addiction & Forgiveness

In this episode, Brandon Tumblin (from The Strong Stoic) and J.W. Bertolotti (from In Search of Wisdom & Perennial Meditations) explore how to navigate disagreements, childhood trauma, addiction, recovery, and much more. In the conversation, we discuss:

* Philosophical debates vs. personal discussions and how to navigate disagreements in each (stemming from Episode 241 - Let's All Agree of The Strong Stoic Podcast

* Progress (and lack of progress)

* Matt Walsh and Joe Rogan’s disagreement on gay marriage

* Singer-songwriter Sean McCann’s story of childhood trauma, addiction, and recovery

* Motherly love and forgiveness

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