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The Power of Meditation

Shoeless in South Dakota

Release Date: 08/09/2025

The Power of Meditation show art The Power of Meditation

Shoeless in South Dakota

This is a small snippet from a  in which Breht discusses a crucial dimension of a well-lived, meaningful existence, and explicates the transformative power of meditation practice,when done sincerley and consistently over time within an established philosophical and religious framework (as opposed to the stripped down, commodified, bastardized version of it often offered in western capitalist societies). 

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Atheists and Agnostics in Recovery show art Atheists and Agnostics in Recovery

Shoeless in South Dakota

David talks about the issues atheists and agnostics face in recovery, particularly 12-step programs. If you like this segment, check out all the episodes on my YouTube channel. You can find it by searching "David Icenogle No Chaser" or by following this link:  

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A Struggle of Sobriety Many Don't Talk About show art A Struggle of Sobriety Many Don't Talk About

Shoeless in South Dakota

David talks about the very important but not well-known cause of relapse known as PAWS. If you like these segments, check out my YouTube channel by searching "David Icenogle No Chaser" or following this link:  

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BoNC: The Scariest Aspect of Addiction show art BoNC: The Scariest Aspect of Addiction

Shoeless in South Dakota

David talks about what scares him the most about addiction. If you like these segments, check out my channel on YouTube by searching "David Icenogle No Chaser" or just following this link:  

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BoNC: Finding Meaning in the Suffering show art BoNC: Finding Meaning in the Suffering

Shoeless in South Dakota

David talks about the dreadful thought "what if all this pain and suffering was for nothing?" If you like this segments, check out the whole catalouge on YouTube by searching "David Icenogle No Chaser" or just following this link:  

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BoNC: Past Memories that Ruin Your Present show art BoNC: Past Memories that Ruin Your Present

Shoeless in South Dakota

David discusses dealing with shameful memories that still sting. If you like these segments, check out my YouTube channel by searching "No Chaser David Icenogle" or following this link:  

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Shoeless in an Infinite Universe (Cosmology, Existentialism, and Breaking the Fourth Wall) show art Shoeless in an Infinite Universe (Cosmology, Existentialism, and Breaking the Fourth Wall)

Shoeless in South Dakota

The boys try and fail to do a police interogation bit, and get meta wit it. Then Dave asks Breht what the shape of the universe is, leading to an extended conversation about cosmology, including whether the universe is infinite or finite, what leading scientists deduce from the curvature of space time, the size of the observable universe, the speed of light, and whether or not our entire universe is actually inside a black hole... Then they explore the psychology of crowds - at sports games, protests, concerts, etc. - before finally launching into a discussion on the philosophy of...

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BoNC: When You Can't Help the Alcoholic/Addict You Love show art BoNC: When You Can't Help the Alcoholic/Addict You Love

Shoeless in South Dakota

David asks the grim but very real question about what to do with the alcoholic or addict in your life that is helpless. If you like these clips, check out my channel on YouTube by searching "David Icenogle No Chaser" or following this link:  

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Shoeless in The Revolutionary War (Or How Two Dipshits Solved the Fermi Paradox) show art Shoeless in The Revolutionary War (Or How Two Dipshits Solved the Fermi Paradox)

Shoeless in South Dakota

The boys have a letter-writing campaign during the American Revolutionary War against the British... Then they talk about their dreams, their superpowers, and the NBA finals, before launching into an analysis of what is and isnt considered "The Midwest". Then Breht explains cosmology to Dave, and together they wrestle with the Fermi Paradox and a number of possible solutions to it.   outro music provided by Spinitch. Song: Hevea Sap  Learn more about Shoeless in South Dakota at:

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BoNC: The BoNC: The "Tomorrow" Delusion in Addiction

Shoeless in South Dakota

David talks about how delusions of the future keeps you addicted today. If you like these segments feel free to check out the YouTube channel by searching "No Chaser David Icenogle" or following this link:  

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This is a small snippet from a full episode currently up on patreon in which Breht discusses a crucial dimension of a well-lived, meaningful existence, and explicates the transformative power of meditation practice,when done sincerley and consistently over time within an established philosophical and religious framework (as opposed to the stripped down, commodified, bastardized version of it often offered in western capitalist societies).