Do you enjoy making shiny, pretty things—or, as Martha and Ro like to call them, “precious, pointless” things?

These can be anything you make for the sheer enjoyment of creating, rather than for making money (which our culture believes is the only "point" to anything).

Join Martha and Ro for this inspiring episode of Bewildered to learn how making shiny, pretty, pointless things can help you become more attuned to the beauty all around you—in people, in objects, in nature…and in your own wild soul.



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Do you enjoy making shiny, pretty things—or, as Martha and Ro like to call them, “precious, pointless” things?
These can be anything you make for the sheer enjoyment of creating, rather than for making money (which our culture believes is the only "point" to anything).
Join Martha and Ro for this inspiring episode of Bewildered to learn how making shiny, pretty, pointless things can help you become more attuned to the beauty all around you—in people, in objects, in nature…and in your own wild soul. 
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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 voice again—before it’s too late.

For Martha and Rowan, Job One is to live according to our deepest truths, making the commitment to feeling good even when it means looking weird. We believe that this is how we will reinvent our world—from the inside out— to create a society that’s kinder, more equitable, and more ecologically sustainable than the one we see around us right now. 

This is the vision that we laugh and stumble and chat and feel our way towards here on this podcast.  Did we mention LAUGH? We want no part of personal and global transformation if it isn’t fun!

So if you struggle to find a place where people who are as idealistic and brokenhearted, as silly and deeply sincere, as bewildered as you are—you might have just arrived. 

Welcome!

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 voice again—before it’s too late.
For Martha and Rowan, Job One is to live according to our deepest truths, making the commitment to feeling good even when it means looking weird. We believe that this is how we will reinvent our world—from the inside out— to create a society that’s kinder, more equitable, and more ecologically sustainable than the one we see around us right now. 
This is the vision that we laugh and stumble and chat and feel our way towards here on this podcast.  Did we mention LAUGH? We want no part of personal and global transformation if it isn’t fun!
So if you struggle to find a place where people who are as idealistic and brokenhearted, as silly and deeply sincere, as bewildered as you are—you might have just arrived. 
Welcome!

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 voice again—before it’s too late.  For Martha and Rowan, Job One is to live according to our deepest truths, making the commitment to feeling good even when it means looking weird. We believe that this is how we will reinvent our world—from the inside out— to create a society that’s kinder, more equitable, and more ecologically sustainable than the one we see around us right now.   This is the vision that we laugh and stumble and chat and feel our way towards here on this podcast.  Did we mention LAUGH? We want no part of personal and global transformation if it isn’t fun!  So if you struggle to find a place where people who are as idealistic and brokenhearted, as silly and deeply sincere, as bewildered as you are—you might have just arrived.   Welcome!

Bewildered

A podcast for people who are trying to figure it out. Join Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan for help figuring out everyday conundrums. If you’re bewildered, join us!

Do you enjoy making shiny, pretty things—or, as Martha and Ro like to call them, “precious, pointless” things?  These can be anything you make for the sheer enjoyment of creating, rather than for making money (which our culture believes is the only "point" to anything).  Join Martha and Ro for this inspiring episode of Bewildered to learn how making shiny, pretty, pointless things can help you become more attuned to the beauty all around you—in people, in objects, in nature…and in your own wild soul.

Not Everything Has to Have a Point

In this Best of Bewildered episode, Martha and Ro answer a question from listener Josephine, who's trying to understand and overcome her resistance to doing things that are good for her.

The culture tells us that if something is good for us, we should just do it! Otherwise, we need to punish ourselves.

There's only one problem with that: Punishments don't work.

To learn how Martha and Ro use kindness and creativity to get past inertia and move through transitions, be sure to listen to the full conversation!



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In this Best of Bewildered episode, Martha and Ro answer a question from listener Josephine, who's trying to understand and overcome her resistance to doing things that are good for her.
The culture tells us that if something is good for us, we should just do it! Otherwise, we need to punish ourselves.
There's only one problem with that: Punishments don't work.
To learn how Martha and Ro use kindness and creativity to get past inertia and move through transitions, be sure to listen to the full conversation! 
CONNECT WITH US
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/themarthabeck">Follow Martha on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://marthabeck.com/episodes/bob-how-to-get-started/">The Bewildered Show Notes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/">Follow Ro on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bewilderedpodcast/">Follow Bewildered on Instagram</a></li>
</ul>

In this Best of Bewildered episode, Martha and Ro answer a question from listener Josephine, who's trying to understand and overcome her resistance to doing things that are good for her.  The culture tells us that if something is good for us, we should just do it! Otherwise, we need to punish ourselves.  There's only one problem with that: Punishments don't work.  To learn how Martha and Ro use kindness and creativity to get past inertia and move through transitions, be sure to listen to the full conversation!

Best of Bewildered: How to Get Started

Martha and Ro have a very special guest on this Best of Bewildered episode…Ro's mum Paula!

Paula has a mind-expanding story to tell about the time she followed monarch butterflies on their migratory path and learned that 10% of these butterflies always follow a different path—and for an unexpected reason.

Tune in to find out the purpose of these aberrant butterflies' journey, why Martha and Ro relate to them so strongly, and why all paths through life, whether "normal" or divergent, are valid and valuable.



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Follow Martha on Instagram
The Bewildered Show Notes
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Martha and Ro have a very special guest on this Best of Bewildered episode…Ro's mum Paula!
Paula has a mind-expanding story to tell about the time she followed monarch butterflies on their migratory path and learned that 10% of these butterflies always follow a different path—and for an unexpected reason.
Tune in to find out the purpose of these aberrant butterflies' journey, why Martha and Ro relate to them so strongly, and why all paths through life, whether "normal" or divergent, are valid and valuable. 
CONNECT WITH US
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/themarthabeck">Follow Martha on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://marthabeck.com/episodes/bob-the-other-butterflies/">The Bewildered Show Notes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/">Follow Ro on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bewilderedpodcast/">Follow Bewildered on Instagram</a></li>
</ul>

Martha and Ro have a very special guest on this Best of Bewildered episode…Ro's mum Paula!  Paula has a mind-expanding story to tell about the time she followed monarch butterflies on their migratory path and learned that 10% of these butterflies always follow a different path—and for an unexpected reason.  Tune in to find out the purpose of these aberrant butterflies' journey, why Martha and Ro relate to them so strongly, and why all paths through life, whether "normal" or divergent, are valid and valuable.

Best of Bewildered: The Other Butterflies

Do you ever lie awake, burning with embarrassment about something awkward you said or did?

In this episode of Bewildered, Martha and Ro are talking about how those awful, awkward moments (like when your child pulled your pants down in front of the babysitter, or when you unintentionally said something offensive during a big presentation) could be the moments that give you access to personal—and maybe even global—revolution.

Find out how by tuning in for this inspiring (and hilarious) conversation!



CONNECT WITH US
Follow Martha on Instagram
The Bewildered Show Notes
Follow Ro on Instagram
Follow Bewildered on Instagram

Do you ever lie awake, burning with embarrassment about something awkward you said or did?
In this episode of Bewildered, Martha and Ro are talking about how those awful, awkward moments (like when your child pulled your pants down in front of the babysitter, or when you unintentionally said something offensive during a big presentation) could be the moments that give you access to personal—and maybe even global—revolution.
Find out how by tuning in for this inspiring (and hilarious) conversation! 
CONNECT WITH US
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/themarthabeck">Follow Martha on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://marthabeck.com/episodes/awkward-moments/">The Bewildered Show Notes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/">Follow Ro on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bewilderedpodcast/">Follow Bewildered on Instagram</a></li>
</ul>

Do you ever lie awake, burning with embarrassment about something awkward you said or did?  In this episode of Bewildered, Martha and Ro are talking about how those awful, awkward moments (like when your child pulled your pants down in front of the babysitter, or when you unintentionally said something offensive during a big presentation) could be the moments that give you access to personal—and maybe even global—revolution.  Find out how by tuning in for this inspiring (and hilarious) conversation!

Not Everything Has to Have a Point

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