The Cockroach Philosophy: Finding Freedom Through Radical Presence

In each episode we unpack How to Hold a Cockroach— the illustrated parable by Matthew Maxwell and Allie Daigle — using a single, simple moment (a boy meets a cockroach) to explore why discomfort often hurts more than the events that cause it. We trace how inherited fears and snap judgments shape the meanings we assign to experience, and we practice swapping reflexive disgust for mindful curiosity. Expect gentle storytelling, psychological insight, and actionable reflections on letting difficult emotions be messengers of unmet needs.For listeners who want to hold more complexity, sit with contradiction, and choose new stories for their lives — this is a small, brave companion for learning how freedom grows from attention.