Tradition, Progress, and Gaelic Wisdom with Dr. Richard Kearney

Chasing Leviathan

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Richard Kearney discuss Salvage, Dr. Kearney's most recent work of fiction that follows the story of Maeve O'Sullivan, a young Irish women who is the last inheritor of "the old ways of healing." At the dawn of WWII, O'Sullivan must navigate holding onto the tradition handed down to her and the world of modern medicine. Join us for a fascinating conversation on novel writing, Gaelic culture, and the philosophy of touch.

For a deep dive into Richard Kearney's work, check out his book: Salvage: A Novel 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BT3ZRNCZ

Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.