Turning 60: On Perfection, Enlightenment, and Other Lies We’re Sold

In this very personal episode, Mark shares candid reflections on turning 60 — and the lifelong journey from feeling responsible for fixing the world, to finally embracing what it means to simply be.

He opens up about childhood moments that shaped him, the weight of perfectionism, and the myth of “enlightenment” that led him into high-control groups. Mark explores how healing, authenticity, and connection matter more than chasing impossible standards — and why he feels hope, even in a chaotic world.

Resources mentioned:

Modern Wisdom podcast — Chris Williamson interviewing Joe Hudson

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