448: What a Near-Death Experience Revealed About Living Well | Sebastian Junger
The Genius Life
Max Lugavere
4.7 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 23 December 2024
⏱️ 81 minutes
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Sebastian Junger is a best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and co-director of the Oscar-nominated documentary Restrepo, renowned for his profound insights into human resilience, community, and the human condition.
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| 0:00.0 | What up, team? It's episode 448 of The Genius Life.'s going on, everybody? |
| 0:23.5 | Welcome back to another episode of The Genius Life, a show where we explore how to live a better, |
| 0:28.5 | healthier, and more meaningful life. |
| 0:30.6 | And if you've ever pondered what it means to truly live, well, this episode is for you. |
| 0:35.9 | I'm your host, Max Lugavir, and today we're joined by the legendary |
| 0:39.0 | Sebastian Younger, the best-selling author of The Perfect Storm and co-director of the Oscar-nominated |
| 0:44.9 | documentary Restrepo. His career as a war reporter has shaped how we see conflict, resilience, and |
| 0:50.8 | humanity. But today we're diving into something even deeper, Sebastian's own |
| 0:55.0 | near-death experience. After a sudden and terrifying medical emergency, he faced cardiac arrest |
| 1:01.2 | and the raw reality of life slipping away. In this episode, Sebastian shares how that moment |
| 1:06.2 | shaped his understanding of life, death, and the beauty of the human experience. |
| 1:11.1 | He also discusses his fascinating new book, In My Time of Dying, and even connects the |
| 1:15.6 | mysteries of death to quantum physics. |
| 1:18.3 | And on a personal note, he talks about his choice to live more intentionally as a father, |
| 1:22.6 | prioritizing meaningful connection over the pull of technology. |
| 1:25.6 | This is a conversation that will certainly move you, |
| 1:28.3 | challenge you, and leave you reflecting on what really matters. Listen through all the way to the end. |
| 1:32.7 | You're not going to want to miss a beat. And as always, share this episode with friends and loved ones who you think may benefit from it. |
| 1:38.1 | And hey, before we dive in, if you love this show, please consider leaving a rating and review on your podcast app of choice and subscribe on |
| 1:44.4 | YouTube. Your support keeps the show growing. And don't forget to check out my free weekly newsletter |
| 1:49.1 | at max lugavir.com slash newsletter. It's packed with research breakdowns, health tips, and more. |
| 1:55.7 | And now without further ado, let's get into it. Sebastian Younger, welcome to the show. How you doing? |
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