103 episodes

Thinking about life and its mysteries.

Lost in Thought Aleks Hammo

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Thinking about life and its mysteries.

    102. The psychology of success

    102. The psychology of success

    It's normal to feel overwhelmed when thinking about success. Perhaps success reflects something about our true selves, or it may signal our intelligence or ability to be creative, or perhaps it demonstrates our capacity to conform to social norms. But success is one of those concepts that is so hard to define that it seems to be entirely subjective. In today's episode, I look at the psychology and philosophy of success, what it means to be successful, what we can do to make sure we are thinking about success in ways that reflect our true selves, and how we can recognise toxic cultural norms.



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    • 23 min
    101. The psychology of antidepressants

    101. The psychology of antidepressants

    It's normal to take antidepressants. They calm down the inner existentialist, they make depression manageable, they make it easier to get out of bed, and they generally make life feel less overwhelming. But none of us really know how they help, or whether it's worth pushing through some of the side-effects they cause. In this episode, we unpack how the most common antidepressants (SSRIs) work, what side effects we can sometimes experience, as well as potential reasons we may have for starting treatment. I also speak about my own experience with antidepressants, and how I combine medication with therapy to reduce the impact of side-effects.



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    • 22 min
    #100 Anxiety and Content Creation

    #100 Anxiety and Content Creation

    My 100th episode. Thanks for being here. 

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    #99 Understanding Jordan Peterson's relevance in 2023

    #99 Understanding Jordan Peterson's relevance in 2023

    It's 2023, Andrew Tate has just doxxed himself into a Romanian Prison, and somehow Jordan Peterson still one of the most popular public figures.

    This episode focuses on 2 of the many issues I have with Jordan: his self-help, and his ambushing of vulnerable and isolated people.

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    #98 New Year Stress and Ambition

    #98 New Year Stress and Ambition

    Setting goals feels counterintuitive because it inevitably ends up in self-loathig. Maybe, though, there's a way we can set goals AND be happy.

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    • 19 min
    #97 BRYN CHAPMAN-PARISH: Heartbreak High, Fame, and Mental Health

    #97 BRYN CHAPMAN-PARISH: Heartbreak High, Fame, and Mental Health

    Bryn Chapman-Parish is an Actor and Musician, best known for his role as Spider in Heartbreak High. 

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