
Political Gabfest host John Dickerson has been a journalist for more than three decades, reporting about presidential campaigns, political scandals, the evolving state of our democracy. Along the way, he’s also been recording his observations in notebooks he has carried in his back pocket. On the Navel Gazing podcast, John Dickerson invites you to join him in figuring out what these thirty years o... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this week’s essay, John discusses instinct versus obligation, his daughter’s wit, how he has changed since episode one, and more.
Notebook Entries:
Notebook 58, page 10. September 16, 2021
“You don’t measure your life the way you measure your w... more
In this week’s essay, John discusses Mothers’s Day, playing tennis with the Attorney General, medical scares, and more.
Notebook Entries:
Notebook 19, page 16. April 2011
Is it possible, through applied thought, to become systematic in an approach... more
In this week’s essay, John discusses the differences between moving around New York in 1991 and 2021; remembering 9/11 twenty years later; and more.
Notebook Entries:
Notebook 75, page 12. September 2021
Notebooks to Garret
Notebook 75, page 13. ... more
In this week’s essay, John discusses the Pomodoro Routine (among other productivity routines), why he especially needs a meditation pillow, and how a particular teacher captured his heart.
Notebook Entries:
Notebook 75, pages 8 and 9. September 202... more
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What a great surprise to discover such a meaningful subject in a podcast, the perfect balance between feeling entertained and reading a good personal development book! Mr Dickerson made me laugh yet reflect, pause yet rush to write all his rich insights down!
I find this podcast to be a great reminder to slow down and pay attention to life. I’ve replayed season one 4 or 5 times and each time I’m inspired to be a bit more present. I love johns writing/wording. Excited for season two.
John’s Navel Gazing is the podcast equivalent of the great American classic books of years past. It often seemed like listening to a modern Steinbeck novel. It’s at once deeply thoughtful and at the same time delightfully lighthearted. In an environment where everything is turned up to an 11, it’s refreshing to spend some time listening to insightful, yet leisurely meandering thoughts. I hope there’s a season 2. I think we could all use more of something like this.
The term “navel gazing” doesn’t have to be pejorative. It derives from the Greek “omphaloskepsis,” to describe a meditative practice of focusing on the navel in contemplating the mysteries of the universe (the umbilicus being, after all, a sort of portal to our past and to the infinite, by which we all came into being).
This is just one of the many fascinating trivia you can pick up from listening to John Dickerson ruminating on this podcast in conversation with various past John Dickersons. I... more
I love this podcast and the way John offers insights with such grace and humility. What a model for decency and wisdom, especially in this time. Thank you!









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