In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Dr. Stefani Ruper—Oxford-trained philosopher, former Harvard researcher, and upcoming author of Intellectual Vulnerability. Dr. Ruper shares how letting go of certainty can transform our emotional and spiritual well-being, why curiosity is not a distraction but a doorway to growth, and how doubt can actually deepen faith rather than weaken it. This conversation challenges long-held beliefs and invites listeners to embrace intellectual vulnerability as a pathway to resilience, peace, and openness.

About the Guest

Dr. Stefani Ruper is an Oxford-trained philosopher, Harvard researcher, and international speaker. She is known for her groundbreaking work on intellectual vulnerability and how questioning beliefs can expand spiritual and emotional health. Her upcoming book Intellectual Vulnerability explores how embracing uncertainty can unlock personal and collective transformation. She also runs a widely followed podcast and Substack where she engages millions of listeners and readers in conversations on curiosity, faith, and openness.

Key Takeaways

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  Certainty may feel safe, but it often keeps us stuck in limiting beliefs.

  
  


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  Curiosity can serve as a spiritual practice, leading to growth and deeper understanding.

  
  


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  Intellectual vulnerability means knowing our understanding is incomplete and being eager to learn.

  
  


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  Doubt is not the enemy of faith—it’s the starting point for inquiry and deeper conviction.

  
  


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  Releasing the need to be “right” opens space for empathy, peace, and more meaningful connections.

  
  


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  Conversations shift from debate to discovery when we listen without trying to dominate.

  
  


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  Emotional well-being is closely tied to our ability to question, remain open, and stay curious.

  
  

Connect with the Guest

Follow Dr. Stefani Ruper on:

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  Instagram, Facebook & Twitter: @stefani.ruper

  
  


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  Substack essays: https://stefaniruper.substack.com/

  
  


• Website: Stefani Ruper's Website

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