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In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, I welcome Mike Oppenheim, a writer, podcaster, and father of three. He shares insights on his multifaceted life, including his approach to spirituality. The discussion covers Mike\u2019s background, including growing up with transcendental meditating parents, his journey through atheism and spirituality, and his experiences during significant life events such as 9/11 and his divorce. Mike also delves into the impact of social media, the importance of humility, and the balance between faith and skepticism. The conversation concludes with reflections on personal growth, societal trends, and the potential to find meaning and purpose in challenging times.\n\nMike has written weekly fun essays called\xa0You Are Here\xa0since 2006. In 2021, Mike's wife, Elana, brother Sam, and he started their metaphysics podcast,\xa0Coffin Talk.\nMike also makes music:\xa0Punchclock\xa0&\xa0Smirk. He writes novels:\xa0Dysfunction,\xa0Baby Doll (The Book,\xa0(2012),\xa0Too True to be Good\xa0(2017),\xa0The Apology\xa0(2021), and\xa0Ardor\xa0(2023) and makes\xa0videos:\xa0Squawk\xa0(2018),\xa0YouScience\xa0(2020), &\xa0Me-Search\xa0(2021).\nMike indexes books, runs a writing workshop, drinks coffee, and eats avocados. His favourite part of life is family, which includes his wife, son, and two daughters. And he loves dogs!\n\nCheck out Mike's Substack: https://mikeyopp.substack.com/\n\nTimestamps:\n\n02:40 Introduction and Guest Background\n03:52 Spirituality vs. Atheism\n05:20 Personal Journey and Meditation\n06:03 The Impact of 9/11\n06:48 Defining Atheism and Spirituality\n10:44 Divorce and Self-Reflection\n13:52 Social Media and Empathy\n19:55 Navigating Life with Spirituality\n24:55 The Concept of Self and Duality\n31:29 Therapy and Personal Growth\n34:25 Reflecting on Failure and Perspective\n34:56 The Illusion of Social Media Success\n35:46 Parenting and Guiding Through Failure\n37:19 The Power of Prayer and Meditation\n37:43 Excitement for Neuralink Technology\n40:33 The Role of Faith in Everyday Life\n45:09 Navigating Public Scrutiny and Envy\n48:16 Writing as a Legacy and Self-Expression\n51:38 The Impact of COVID on Society and Personal Growth\n54:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts\n\nSponsors of the Podcast:\n\nBetterHelp: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://betterhelp.com/ez10\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\xa0for 10% off your first month of therapy\n\nWeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans.\n\nAura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial\n\nPlunge: https://plunge.com/ez\n\nMint Mobile: \u2060https://trymintmobile.com/ez10\u2060 for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan\n\nWe Are Wild for 25% off your first order: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://zen.ai/EZ23\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\nIf you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that:\n\nInstagram\u2060\u2060:\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\u2060\u2060Facebook\u2060\u2060: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\nYouTube\u2060\u2060: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\nLinkedIn: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/\u2060\n\nPatreon: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060patreon.com/EzConversations\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\nOr find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1\u2060\u2060\u2060\nSubscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices