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What 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

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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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When you hear “branding,” do you think of burning a hot iron into the side of a cow? Probably not, but that’s what a brand originally was. And metaphorically, it still is. A brand is a mark that defines where you belong, and our culture says it's nev... more

What if you’re not burned out…you just don’t want to hustle anymore? In this episode of Bewildered, we talk about how hustle culture strives to make our lives sterile and abstract: from fluorescent lighting and spreadsheets to profit-and-loss stateme... more

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Amie McNee
Writer, author, and creativity coach
Author of 'We Need Your Art'
Episode: Why We Need Your Art with Amie McNee and James Winestock
James Winestock
Partner of Amie McNee and a support person in their creative endeavors
Episode: Why We Need Your Art with Amie McNee and James Winestock
Paula Keough
Mother of Rowan Mangan, storyteller who shares a metaphor about monarch butterflies
Episode: Best of Bewildered: The Other Butterflies
Karen Gerdes
Partner of Martha and Rowan, known as the stabilizing force in their throuple relationship
Episode: Undercover Counterculture Bandit

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Martha Beck
Host who guides conversations with warmth, humor, and a focus on soul-centered growth.
Rowan Mangan
Co-host offering reflective, witty counterpoints and grounding insights.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • You'll love this

    Hilarious! And Magical ✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJR7143
    United States2 months ago
  • Rating this pod with

    All my stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stargrl5555
    United States2 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 Podcasts
    5
    Roses Rock
    United States2 months ago
  • Oxygen mask

    The most recent episode really helped pull me out of a panic about the direction things seem to be heading. I was so loved by your share at the end, Martha. Restoring my faith in community. Much gratitude

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thermosprotection1
    United States2 months ago
  • So funny

    I love listening to them. They’re hilarious yet reflective and deep. So good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegELyo
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners describe the show as grounding and comforting, with honest, vulnerable conversations.
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Best of Bewildered: Beware Fake Urgency
Q: How do we decide what urgent really means?
The distinction lies between anxiety-driven urgency, which is draining, and creative urgency, which feels nourishing and fulfilling.
Best of Bewildered: When to Leave
Q: How do you know if by learning self-soothing techniques, you're enabling yourself to stay in situations that aren't aligned with your integrity?
It involves discerning when the problem lies within your thoughts versus the situation itself, often requiring moments of solitude to clarify these feelings.
Why We Need Your Art with Amie McNee and James Winestock
Q: Can I ask you, Amie, like why do we need our art even now?
Especially now, because profound change is needed and change is made by the artists.
Why So Anxious?
Q: Is there something beyond anxiety, please?
Yes, there are ways to shift focus from anxiety to creativity, curiosity, and connection, which can help mitigate feelings of anxiety.
Why So Anxious?
Q: Marty, why am I so anxious, please? Why is everyone so anxious? Why? What is going on? Why is it getting worse?
We live in a world full of slings and arrows and outrageous misfortunes, making it insane not to feel anxious right now. Anxiety is now the leading mental health problem worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions.

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What is Bewildered about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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