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Seize the Moment Podcast

Alen D. Ulman, Leon Garber
Social Justice Movements
Existential Psychology
Intersectionality
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Feminism
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American Politics
Philosophy
Psychology

Seize the Moment Podcast, hosted by Leon Garber and Alen Ulman, is a project centered around making the most important and useful ideas in psychology, philosophy, and personal development mainstream. We feature guests from all walks of life whether they be artists, musicians, comedians, entrepreneurs, philosophers, psychologists and many more. There is a saying, "the most essential knowledge is no... more

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Latest Episodes

On episode 254, we welcome Aaron Poochigian to discuss his new translation of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Aaron's struggles with addiction and how the book helped him in recovery, suffering as stemming from interpretations of rather than facts ab... more

On episode 253, we welcome Christopher Mathias to discuss the meaning of fascism and what ANTIFA is, fascism's ideological roots in greed and domination, the Charlottesville protests, fascist masking and the threat of being charmed by appearances, wh... more

On episode 252, welcome Benjamin Saltzman to discuss the gesture of turning away, the shame and grief behind it, how it became a moral topic, turning away in art and Timanthes's lost painting of Agamemnon, Plato's tripartite concept of the soul and t... more

On episode 251, we welcome Patricia Martin to discuss identity formation in the modern world, our preoccupation with external validation and why it's unsustainable in the internet age, Carl Jung's understanding of the persona and our tendency to perf... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Mathias
Journalist covering the far right, author of 'To Catch a Fascist'
The Guardian
Episode: Christopher Mathias - The Fascists Next Door — And How They're Exposed | STM Podcast #253
Benjamin A. Saltzman
Associate Professor of English at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Benjamin A. Saltzman - Why Turning Away Might Be an Ethical Act | STM Podcast #252
Patricia Martin
Author and researcher focusing on identity and the impact of digital culture
Episode: Patricia Martin - Who Are We Becoming? Identity in the Internet Age | STM Podcast #251
Amy Nathan
Author of more than 15 books, including works focused on civil rights and social justice.
Episode: Amy Nathan - The Untold Story of Civil Rights Icon Sara Keyes Evans | STM Podcast #250
Jack El-Hai
Acclaimed author and journalist focusing on psychology and history
Episode: Jack El-Hai - Were the Nazis Insane? The Psychiatrist Who Studied Hitler's Inner Circle | STM Podcast #249
Dorothy Roberts
George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Dorothy Roberts - Interracial Marriage Is an Important Step to Ending Racial Inequality | STM #248
David Bather Woods
Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick and author of 'Arthur Schopenhauer, The Life and Thought of Philosophy's Greatest Pessimist'.
University of Warwick
Episode: David Bather Woods - Can Pessimism Save Us? Schopenhauer's Surprising Message About Life | STM Podcast #246
Michael Uebel
Philosophy scholar and author specializing in the intersection of philosophy and psychology
University of Texas-Austin
Episode: Michael Uebel - Philosophy Meets Psychotherapy: On Equanimity as Awareness | STM Podcast #245
Troyen Brennan
Adjunct professor of health policy and management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, author of "Wonderful and Broken: The Complex Reality of Primary Care in the United States"
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Episode: Troyen A. Brennan - America's Healthcare Is Broken — Can Primary Care Save It? | STM Podcast #244

Hosts

Leon Garber
A philosophical writer and Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Psychotherapist specializing in Existential Psychotherapy and Trauma Therapy. He manages a blog exploring mental health, life-meaning, and personal growth.
Alen Ulman
A content creator and lifelong autodidact, Alen manages the Ego Ends Now community, focusing on personal growth and expanding consciousness through various methods and insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Primary care mental health

    Alen and Leon were so easy to work with and are fantastic interviewers. It was an honor to work with them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Has Medicine lost its mind?
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful and informative

    Friends, Alen and Leon, talk about existentialism, psychology, philosophy, and living life in the present. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mobilegamessuck
    United States6 years ago
  • Two cool guys chatting philosophy

    Leon and Alen have a very chilled out vibe and give their guests space to shine, while also sharing their own experiences and feelings which makes the whole show relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bacon4brekkie
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Awesome content!

    The topics that are discussed are real brain food. A must-listen for those who care about what’s going on in this wild world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rgleyberman
    United States7 years ago
  • Insightful

    These guys are great! So insightful and often saying things that I’m thinking or wanted to talk to someone about. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazibassoonist
    United States7 years ago

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Reviewers mention that it offers valuable perspectives that stimulate critical thinking and personal reflection.
The podcast is recognized for its thoughtful exploration of complex topics in psychology and philosophy.
Listeners appreciate the engaging interviews and insightful discussions led by the hosts.

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Benjamin A. Saltzman - Why Turning Away Might Be an Ethical Act | STM Podcast #252
Q: How can we think about the idea of turning away in modern times?
We should consider how constantly paying attention to every atrocity may not be necessary; it's healthy to turn away and reflect.
Benjamin A. Saltzman - Why Turning Away Might Be an Ethical Act | STM Podcast #252
Q: What made this such an important topic to you?
The book starts with the gesture of turning away and examines its historical significance, exploring the various emotions this gesture can represent in art and philosophy.
Christopher Mathias - The Fascists Next Door — And How They're Exposed | STM Podcast #253
Q: How do we differentiate between a conservative and a fascist?
It is difficult, especially as the Republican party has become more radicalized under Trump.
Christopher Mathias - The Fascists Next Door — And How They're Exposed | STM Podcast #253
Q: What did you see in Charlottesville that fundamentally changed how you understood America?
The shocking degree to which Charlottesville was a Trump rally and how Nazism felt emboldened during that time.
Jack El-Hai - Were the Nazis Insane? The Psychiatrist Who Studied Hitler's Inner Circle | STM Podcast #249
Q: What would you rather prefer: living in a world with monsters or in a world with people who can become pseudo-monster-like?
Monsters are less frightening because they are predictable, unlike people who make unpredictable choices.

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1. Christopher Mathias
2. Benjamin A. Saltzman
3. Patricia Martin
4. Amy Nathan
5. Jack El-Hai
6. Dorothy Roberts
7. David Bather Woods
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