Julia Baird on Phosphorescence and Making a Habit Out of Awe

<p>Ryan talks to Julia Baird about her newest book <a href="https://geni.us/Srba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phosphorescence</a>, The awe and wonder that unfolds in the midst of deep suffering, how the journey towards achieving stillness requires incremental progress, and more.&nbsp;</p><p>Julia Baird is a journalist, broadcaster and author based in Sydney, Australia. She hosts The Drum on ABCTV and writes columns for the Sydney Morning Herald and the International New York Times. Her new book Phosphorescence reflects on her encounters with a luminescent phenomenon found in nature, and how she was able to cultivate her own ‘inner light’ in the face of a life-threatening illness.</p><p>The new Pod Pro Cover by <a href="http://eightsleep.com/dailystoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eight Sleep</a> is the most advanced solution on the market for thermoregulation. It pairs dynamic cooling and heating with biometric tracking. You can add the Cover to any mattress, and start sleeping as cool as 55°F or as hot as 110°F. Go to <a href="http://eightsleep.com/dailystoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eightsleep.com/dailystoic</a> to check out the Pod Pro Cover and save $150 at checkout.</p><p><a href="https://decked.com/stoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DECKED</a> truck bed tool boxes and cargo van storage systems revolutionize organization with a heavy-duty in-vehicle storage system featuring slide out toolboxes. <a href="https://www.decked.com/stoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DECKED</a> makes organizing, accessing, protecting, and securing everything you need so much easier. Get your <a href="https://www.decked.com/stoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DECKED</a> Drawer System at <a href="https://www.decked.com/stoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Decked.com/STOIC</a> and get free shipping.</p><p><a href="https://www.kiwico.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KiwiCo</a> believes in the power of kids and that