Bewildered
Martha Beck and Rowan ManganWhat if we stopped listening to the controlling voice of the culture around us, and instead learned to reconnect with our own true nature?
Sometimes we aren’t even sure why we feel so bewildered… and discontented… and even downright miserable. Often it’s because we have let the forces of society replace our own instinctive knowledge of what is right for us.
Now, it’s time for us to find that v... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 131 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Have you ever kept pushing toward something that keeps pushing back? We’ve all been there. In this episode of Bewildered, we’re talking about the “push” and the “pull” and what it means to “jump into the river.” Many of us spend our lives pushing tow... more
For this episode of Bewildered, we’re bringing back something we haven’t done in ages—the BeWild Files! This time we’re answering an excellent question from listener Jaison about whether true discernment is possible when our amygdalas are running the... more
On this episode of Bewildered, what starts as Ro's confession about late-night online shopping soon spirals into a story about our panicked late-night rescue mission for a box of creatures that weren't what we thought they were. In telling this story... more
Have you ever mastered something...and then felt the urge to throw it all away and start fresh? In this episode of Bewildered, we explore the rhythm of growth and why change is not failure—it’s our true nature. We talk about the sunk cost fallacy, th... more
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- Obsessed (in a good way)
I am obsessed with these two smart, grounded, curious women! I recently discovered Martha’s work, and since finding this podcast I’ve been listening my way through all the episodes. Love how dorky and unpretentious your opening chats are. Love how you don’t pretend to have all the answers. Love your joy and openness. Love that Rowan is a fellow Aussie. Love it all! Thanks for sharing these conversations.
Apple Podcasts5NaomiRS94
Australiaa month ago - Snake Skin Reference
Bewildered has taught me to take notice of God's creatures, and that they teach us to navigate and thrive in our own lives.
We should be able to slough shame and old ways of thinking, because they are not working.
On "Unpublished," (another podcast I found through Bewildered), it echoed not having to put up a tough armor. "How to Become an Anti-fragile Artist," May 20, 2026.
Apple Podcasts5Roses Rock
United Statesa month ago - You'll love this
Hilarious! And Magical ✨
Apple Podcasts5JJR7143United States3 months ago - Rating this pod with
All my stars
Apple Podcasts5Stargrl5555United States3 months ago - Fresh Air
I know Martha Beck has been an oxygen mask for me so many times in my life.
I was sorting through papers recently, and found an article clipped from "O Magazine" from the early 2000's that helped me through a difficult time when I was a young mother.
Not only that, Rowan Mangan's perspective is like fresh air. Her words about the "unreasonable universe," was like a life preserver I unexpectedly needed, and tossed into a conversation with my adult daughter, who was experiencing the same exaspe... more
Apple Podcasts5Roses RockUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #217 | United States/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #196 |  Canada/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #180 | Australia/Education/Self-Improvement |
Apple Podcasts | #80 |  United Arab Emirates/Education/Self-Improvement |
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Two longtime voices explore how to live from inner truth rather than cultural dictates, mixing humor, personal stories, and practical philosophy. Episodes span parenting, relationships, spirituality, creativity, and social critique, all delivered with warmth, wit, and a willingness to wander through ideas. Listeners often praise grounding guidance that feels both compassionate and provocative, and the show's meandering, playfully candid style is frequently cited as a refreshing antidote to productivity culture. A standout feature is the duo's strong, authentic rapport, which makes deep topics feel accessible and human, while inviting listeners to reimagine how they live, work, and relate to others. The format tends to blend personal anecdot... more
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