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The Long Distance Love Bombs PodcastAuthor: Dr. Jeremy Goldberg
Making kindness cool and the world better than yesterday, join us for conversations that shift perspectives toward a more conscious and compassionate collective. The host, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg, is a ferocious never-giver-upper, an empathy-collecting, anti-quitting word wizard, and a connoisseur and collector of fine silver linings. He is also a recovering scientist turned life coach and spoken word poet who speaks fluent burrito. Find him on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs or at www.longdistancelovebombs.com. Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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234: Stephen Jenkinson - Can the Afflicted Process the Affliction?
Episode 234
Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
In this episode, I speak again with Stephen Jenkinson about his new book, Trembling Still, his experiences with Parkinson's disease, and his profound insights on life, death, diagnosis, and acceptance. We explore themes of vulnerability, trust, and finding beauty in suffering, offering deep reflections on the human condition.Check out his books and tour via his website: https://orphanwisdom.comKeywords: Stephen Jenkinson, Trembling Still, Parkinson's, life and death, vulnerability, acceptance, human experience, grief, resilience, art and sufferingChapters00:00 Introduction to Stephen Jenkinson and Trembling Still02:15 Stephen's journey with Parkinson's and the impact on life04:57 The origins and purpose of Trembling Still09:23 Confronting the last day of life as known15:34 Trust, doubt, and the experience of affliction20:54 The increase of neurodegenerative diseases and societal implications29:39 The long road of suffering and the search for meaning40:46 Art, poetry, and making sense of the senseless50:54 Living with vulnerability and the courage to be seen54:42 Witnessing and the infrastructure of healing58:44 Practical insights: zippers, buttons, and living with aging01:02:28 Closing thoughts: living fully with mortality and joy_______________________________________Follow me on Instagram, @LongDistanceLoveBombs: https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombsCheck out my coaching and speaking: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.comRead my Substack: https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombsCheck out a list of my favorite books here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs_______________________________________
