Angela Darling | The Age of Enough

Angela Darling | The Age of Enough

Author: Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center November 15, 2025 Duration: 1:06:32

In this episode, we sit with Angela Darling—massage therapist, somatic practitioner, and author of The Age of Enough—to explore a question most people avoid: What if the life we’re chasing isn’t the one we actually need?

Specializing in the Trager Approach, Angela works directly with the nervous system, helping people loosen the physical and emotional patterns they’ve carried for years. Her insights move beyond theory and into the body itself—where stress, memory, and identity reside long before we speak them out loud.

Together, we dive into her white paper, an sobering examination of modern excess, the quiet poverty of purpose, and the human tendency to seek meaning everywhere except within. What unfolds is part philosophy, part confession, and part invitation to step back from the noise and ask a timeless question: When is enough, enough?

 

Chapters:

0:00 Abstract

3:13 The Trager Approach

5:01 Nervous System Regulation, A Cultural Twist

7:31 The Age of Enough

10:41 Attachment vs. Authenticity

15:41 Wired For Connection

18:03 A New Societal Framework

23:44 Without Purpose... Destruction

27:37 Filing The Void of Connection

41:30 Rewarding The Calm

48:46 A Longing For Authenticity

1:02:52 You're Right On Time

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The Vantage Point, presented by the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, moves beyond the familiar narratives of military service to explore the rich, complex lives veterans lead long after their uniform comes off. This podcast is a space for conversation where the unique perspective forged by service meets the broader human experience. Episodes delve into the cultural touchstones, philosophical questions, and personal passions that define a life, from the books and films that resonate deeply to the ongoing education and hobbies that provide purpose. We talk about reintegration, family, and navigating civilian society, but we do so through the lens of lived experience and thoughtful dialogue. The goal is not just to share stories but to connect them to universal themes of resilience, curiosity, and community. By giving voice to veterans in all their diversity, The Vantage Point aims to foster understanding and highlight the multifaceted contributions of military families to the fabric of our culture. You'll hear honest discussions that are sometimes challenging, often uplifting, and always grounded in the distinct vantage point earned through service. Tune in for a podcast that honors the past while actively engaging with the present, exploring the leisure, learning, and philosophical threads that weave together a meaningful life after duty.
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