Finlos Lives

<p>In this episode, I dive into the recent, ongoing US government shutdown to dissect the difference between the honest struggle of compromise and the easy aggression of sabotage, both in politics and in our personal...

<p>In this episode of Finlos Lives, I look at what happens when someone important isn’t there—how absence alters routine, attention, and the body’s internal rhythm. Using the image of a vinyl record, I explore how...

<p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, “Only I Will Remain,” I explore whether the goal of life is to eliminate fear or to face it and let that struggle define what truly matters. Drawing from the "Litany Against...

<p>In this episode, I look at how performance has replaced authenticity, from the political stage to social media feeds and even our private lives. I explore the rise of “performative governance,” where spectacle wins...

<p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, I explore the complex and corrosive nature of hypocrisy, examining the gap between the story we tell about ourselves and the choices that show who we actually are. I unpack...

<p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, I dive into the deeply complex and heavy topic of how we decide what's true and how we attribute blame in a world that feels increasingly polarized, exploring the dangerous...

<p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, I explore the heavy topic of temporal poverty, which is the feeling of having no time for anything other than work and basic survival. The episode delves into how time has...

<p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, I'm diving into a topic that feels overwhelming and personal: the collapse of social norms and the feeling of anger with nowhere to go. I'm exploring what happens when the...

<p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, I'm diving into a feeling that's been weighing on me: the exhaustion that comes from being watched and controlled. I'm exploring the blurriness between political protest and...

<p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, I'm diving into a feeling that's been weighing on me: the exhaustion of knowing. The line between fact and fiction feels blurrier than ever, and I'm exploring why this is...

<p>Back-to-school season is a profound transition—not just for children, but for families, communities, and even society at large. In this episode, I reflect on the significance of milestones—from first-day photos that...

<p>Recorded 07.24.2025</p><p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, I dive into what "normal" truly means today, specifically through the lens of the CDC's recent report on decreasing fertility. This isn't just a...

<p>Recorded 07.22.2025</p><p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, I explore the "analog revival" I'm witnessing firsthand, from my daughters' captivating camping videos and artistic pursuits to my own immersion in...

<p>Recorded 07.18.2025</p><p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, I dig into the complex and often contradictory ways society defines adulthood. Starting with the UK's recent decision to lower its voting age to...

<p>Recorded 07.14.2025</p><p>In this episode of Rowing with the Homies, I dive into the nuanced and often challenging journey of "growing up" – a process far deeper than just accumulating years. I explore what it means...