EPISODE 81: Down For Life

The podcast explores themes of personal transformation, family relationships, and finding meaning through unconventional paths. The guest, a philosopher and writer, recounts his journey to sobriety and how it led to a deeper appreciation for simple things like water, as well as his engagement with skateboarding and native drumming. He reflects on his relationship with his sister, his complex relationship with his father, and how those experiences shaped his views on masculinity and feminism. His experiences with the Lenape Nation have informed his writing on colonialism. The conversation also touches on his upcoming trip to Ireland to connect with his ancestry and his role as a father to two grown daughters.