Step into a room where ideas refuse to be softened and questions refuse to be dodged. In this episode, the Resilient Philosopher guides you through a candid, intimate conversation that moves from personal memory to public conscience, tracing how truth becomes a practice rather than a slogan. Through short scenes, surprising confessions, and sharply observed reflections, the episode reveals the human cost of speaking plainly in a world that often rewards silence.

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A new episode will be on Tuesday and I hope you guys enjoy it. Until then, always show up for yourself.