J.A. Santana

J.A. Santana

Education EN ↓ 39 episodes

At J.A. Santana, stories are our portal into the human experience. Let's gather 'round to explore tales of all kinds - mythology and poetry, speculative fiction and interactive games. Through them we'll unpack insights about life's complexity - love's light, human nature's shadows. Guided by history's lessons, myths' magic, philosophy's perspective, we'll seek truth, virtue, purpose. We'll discover how words, read and written, teach and transform lives. This is a place for curious minds, kind hearts, and shared discovery. Let's traverse rich worlds both imagined and lived. Support this podcast...

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J.A. Santana

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Latest episode

Feb 24, 2024

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Episodes

How To Be Happy | Life Of Pi Lessons 24.02.2024

Journey with Sam as they uncover the path to lasting happiness through the "Life of Pi" book. This exploration delves into the novel's rich allegory, extracting profound life lessons and explaining how "Life of Pi" serves as a powerful metaphor for resilience, compassion, and purposeful living. Learn how to be happy in life by understanding the delicate balance between pleasure and meaning. Explor...

Pursuit of Happiness | Living a Purposeful Life - The Philosophy of Happiness 17.02.2024

Sam explores the intricacies of human contentment through philosophy, psychology, and spirituality. This quest for true happiness and inner fulfillment weaves together ancient wisdom and modern life insights, from Aristotle and the Stoics to contemporary mental health research. Delve into the meaning of life and how to find your purpose amidst life's complexities. Uncover the real meaning of life...

What Is the True Meaning of Happiness - Philosophy of Lasting Happiness | The Nature Of Happiness 10.02.2024

Join Sam on an introspective journey decoding happiness and the pursuit of a fulfilling life. Questioning their repetitive routine, Sam explores the nature of happiness through psychology and philosophy of life, unraveling why happiness fades and how to cultivate lasting joy. Concepts like hedonism, eudaimonia, and affective state theory to understand the science of happiness. Discover the role of...

The Power of Solitude - How To Deal With Loneliness 03.02.2024

In this introspective journey, we’re exploring the power of solitude and its role in personal growth. Through Sarah's story and "Spirited Away" references, we uncover the potential of being alone, distinguishing between isolation and intentional solitude. Discover the lost art of solitude in our hyper-connected world, examining technology's impact on personal space and the importance of integratin...

Why Solitude Promotes Greatness - The Benefits of Being Alone 27.01.2024

In our hyper-connected world, Sarah's journey uncovers the power of solitude, illuminating paths of wisdom and inner peace. This exploration reveals how alone time fosters self-reflection, creativity, and spiritual growth – life lessons that will change your life. Delve into the philosophy of solitude, examining its roots in stoic philosophy and its influence on great thinkers throughout history....

How Core Values Lead to a Life of Impact and Purpose 20.01.2024

Journey with Alex as he explores how to find his core values and pursue a life aligned with them. This video illuminates the process of identifying your values and understanding why core values are important in shaping a meaningful life beyond the monotony of a regular job. Drawing parallels with Robin Hood's legendary deeds, we delve into what are core values in life - honesty, courage, compassio...

Cultivate Fundamental Values To Live a Purposeful Life 13.01.2024

Join Alex as we explore the art of cultivating values and how to live a purposeful life. This topic delves into moral, ethical, and aesthetic values, examining their origins and impacts on our quest for meaning and purpose. Learn how to find your personal core values and create values that resonate with your authentic self. We investigate the evolution of societal values and the dangers of adoptin...

How To Change Your Life Through Research and Philosophy 06.01.2024

Embark on Vincent's inspiring journey of life transformation and self-improvement through the power of research and philosophy. This empowering story explores how to change your life by embracing personal development and cultivating a growth mindset. Drawing parallels with Batman Begins, we discover that our actions define us more than our inherent nature. Vincent's story showcases how to transfor...

Break Free with Stoicism - How Philosophy Can Change Your Life 30.12.2023

Follow Vincent, a disillusioned white-collar worker, on his transformative journey of self-discovery through philosophy and practical stoicism. Witness his escape from monotony as he embraces the teachings of Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, and Marcus Aurelius, cultivating a stoic mindset for personal growth. Vincent's path to enlightenment, reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland, showcases how life becom...

How To Transform Your Life Through Research and Philosophy 19.12.2023

Learn how research and philosophy proves knowledge is power in this personal story of transformation. Discover how critical research became life-saving research, offering hope through research and unveiling a path to personal growth and self-improvement. Follow my research journey as I share how to change your life through the active process of seeking self-knowledge. Learn how this life-transform...

Escaping the 9 to 5 Trap - Find Your Purpose Through Creative Entrepreneurship 19.12.2023

Discover why the 9 to 5 grind often fails to provide fulfillment and how creative entrepreneurship offers a path to escape corporate slavery. This topic explores strategies on how to escape the rat race forever, transforming your passions into purposeful work. Follow Akira's inspiring journey as he questions, "Should I quit my job?" Drawing wisdom from Thoreau, Akira escapes the rat race, leaving...

How I Overcame Doubt and Published My First Poetry Book 09.08.2023

Here I share how I overcame doubt and published my first poetry book. I offer invaluable publishing tips and writing advice for navigating the author life, emphasizing the importance of a growth mindset in the writing community. Discover self-publishing tips that go beyond mere book promotion, delving into the author mindset necessary for overcoming self-doubt. Learn how to self publish a book whi...

Poetry Book Marketing Tips for Self-Published Authors 08.08.2023

Unlock the secrets of successful book marketing with this comprehensive guide for indie authors. Discover essential self-publishing strategies, focusing on poetry book marketing tips for self-published authors and beyond. Learn how to market a book effectively by mastering metadata for books, including crafting compelling book descriptions, selecting optimal categories and keywords for authors, an...

How I Self-Published My Poetry Book: A Complete Guide 07.08.2023

Dive into the world of self-publishing with this comprehensive guide for the indie author. From publishing a poetry book to understanding KDP publishing, this content covers crucial aspects of the book publishing journey. Explore the legalities of self-publishing, including copyright and ISBN registration, whether as a sole proprietorship or other business entity. Learn essential book design and f...

How I Collaborated on My Poetry Book Design 06.08.2023

Dive into the world of poetry book design and discover the art of creating a captivating book cover. This indie author guide explores the intricacies of book cover design, offering invaluable self publishing tips for your poetry collection. Learn how to design a book cover that stands out, navigating the Reedsy platform to find professional book design services. I'll share my journey of how I coll...

How I Published My Poetry Book: Editing Collaboration Tips 05.08.2023

Discover the power of professional editing for your poetry book on Reedsy marketplace. This topic guides indie authors through the editing process, offering invaluable self-publishing tips for both novice and experienced writers in the poetry publishing world. Learn how to self publish and navigate the book publishing journey with confidence. We'll explore various editing collaborations that can e...

How to Write and Publish a Poetry Book: My Step-by-Step Process 04.08.2023

This comprehensive guide explores how to write poetry, from initial inspiration to final revision, offering invaluable insights into the writing process for both novice and experienced poets. Discover how to make a poetry book that resonates, delving into poetry structure, themes, and the intricacies of various poetic forms. Learn how I wrote and published a poetry book, sharing personal experienc...

How I Turned Poems into a Published Book: A Detailed Outline 03.08.2023

This topic offers invaluable insights for both seasoned poets and those wondering how to write a poetry book for beginners. Follow my path from conceptualizing romantic poetry themes to navigating the poetry publishing landscape. Discover writing inspiration techniques to overcome creative blocks and organize your poetry collection effectively. Learn how to write poem book content that resonates,...

Publishing a Poetry Book: My Proven System for Success 02.08.2023

This topic explores how structured writing systems can transform your creative writing, especially when writing a poetry book. Discover essential writing tips and self-publishing tips that guide you from initial inspiration to final edit. Learn how to publish a book and navigate the publishing process, with insights on self publishing on Amazon for the aspiring indie author. We'll delve into produ...

How I Used S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals to Write and Publish My Poetry Book 01.08.2023

Unlock the secrets of writing a poetry book with the S.M.A.R.T.E.R. BETTER FASTER approach to goal setting. This content explores how to set smart goals for writers, revolutionizing your writing process and boosting writer productivity. Discover essential writing tips and publishing tips derived from "Goal Setting for Writers," tailored for the aspiring poetry author. Learn how to write a poetry b...

How to Write and Publish a Poetry Book: 4 Essential Goals for Success 31.07.2023

Journey through the world of self-publishing and discover four essential writing goals every aspiring or established indie author needs to know. Drawing from my experiences in creative writing and poetry book creation, I'll share invaluable author tips to navigate the complex publishing process. Learn how to write a book efficiently and maintain writing discipline with insights from "Goal Setting...

How I Wrote & Published My Poetry Book | Research & Self-Publishing Tips 30.07.2023

Whether you're a novice wondering how to write poetry or a seasoned self-published poet, this content offers invaluable insights into the writing process and publishing journey. Discover the essential research process for authors and uncover book publishing tips that will elevate your poetry collection. Learn how to publish a poetry book, from initial concept to final product, as we explore the in...

How to Write and Published a Poetry Book: From Idea to Execution 29.07.2023

From hobbyist to published author in this comprehensive guide about poetry writing and self-publishing. Discover the ideation process behind my poetry book and the writing inspiration that fueled my creative writing journey. Learn how to write poetry that resonates and how to make a poetry book that captivates readers. I share my experience of "I wrote a poetry book" and offer invaluable insights...

Perfecting Poetry: The Art of Writing and Revising Poems 28.07.2023

In this comprehensive guide about revising and crafting a poem. Discover essential poetry revision tips to improve your poetry, from refining poem structure and form to enhancing tone and mood. Learn how to write poetry that resonates deeply with readers by mastering various poetry techniques. Explore the crucial phases of writing, focusing on writing and revision to elevate your work. This conten...

Poetry Writing Process: Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Writer’s Block 27.07.2023

Discover how to find inspiration that fuels creativity, enhances writing quality, and sparks original thinking in your poems. Uncover practical poetry writing tips and writer's block solutions, from nature walks to reading other poems. Learn how to write poetry that resonates by tapping into various sources of inspiration. We'll explore the concept of 'drifting' and its role in replenishing your c...

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