Alex Tarnava
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The Saturday Exhale is a mixed media project dedicated to discussing readings from my book StressHacked and upcoming works. I recorded extended readings of my writings and I am joined by my editor to discuss them, covering topics from philosophy to science to pop culture. Check out a reading from StressHacked today and follow the discussion below.
Vadim Gershteyn, PhD, MPH served as my editor for StressHacked and contributed writing to my upcoming book The Stone Wall. He joins me for this discussion.
“It's important to use influence for the pursuit of both truth and ethical business practices. Far too many use their refined skills of persuasion and influence dishonestly. Battling these bad actors while maintaining one's integrity is critical. When influence matches influence, truth prevails"
– Alex Tarnava, Forbes
Written Articles
05/16/2026
The Saturday Exhale Episode 10:
On The Wellness Science Olympiad and ‘Thinking For Oneself’
05/09/2026
Why Money is Mental Armor
04/25/2026
The Saturday Exhale Episode 7:
What It Means To Know (And Not Know) Our Purpose
04/18/2026
The Saturday Exhale Episode 6:
What Dostoevsky Teaches Us About Human Nature
04/11/2026
The Saturday Exhale Episode 5:
Why Nietzsche is Warning Us About Nihilism With His Declaration “God is Dead”
04/04/2026
The Saturday Exhale Episode 4:
Why Public Intellectuals Get Human Nature Wrong
03/28/2026
The Saturday Exhale Episode 3:
Why Plato Still Matters in 2026
03/21/2026
The Saturday Exhale Episode 2:
What Bad Movies Teach Us About The Mind
03/01/2026
The Saturday Exhale Episode 1:
Why Strategic Pessimism Is Actually Optimism
