The Toxicity Survival Guide Dr. Louise Williams

As we roll into 2024 you might have noticed that your healing journey didn't look exactly the way you had hoped in 2023. You might be having some feelings about what that means for you going into the new year. With the help of philosopher J. Aaron Simmons and his new book Camping with Kierkegarrd, I explore what it means to confront the reality of where we are on our journey.

Blackburn suggests you need good mental health in order to do philosophy. I say he's got it all wrong. In this episode, I share how philosophy can directly improve your mental health and some of the best ways to accomplish that!



Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskPhilosophyFAQ/comments/4ifqi3/im_interested_in_philosophy_where_should_i_start/



Books:

Think by Simon Blackburn

Sophie's World

A Very Short Introduction Series

Plato's Dialogues



Podcasts:

A History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Philosophy Bites



Youtube Philosophy:

https://www.youtube.com/user/IOFrimpong

https://www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler



My Email: dr.louise@empowermentthroughthought.com

Some topics demand nuance and not everyone is going to have the capcity to hold onto that nuance. That doesn't mean that we shouldn't express what needs to be said. I explore the value of expressing nuance in light of the Israel-Hamas war and as someone who regularly speaks about child abuse.



Here is the Charlotte Clymer piece

Here is a link to the Instagram post I mention in this episode


Email me: dr.louise@empowermentthroughthought.com

I explore the wisdom existential philosopher and holocaust survivor Victor Frankl has to offer in these turbulent times. I share how his wisdom is helping me navigate the current increase of antisemitism and how it can help everyone working hard to break cycles.



UPDATE: Since the recording of this episode, I have learned that the specific incident that directly inspired it was inaccurately reported on. You can read the details of what happened here https://www.uclahillel.org/stateofjewishbruinlifeoct2023

There have been other incidents recently at instutions of higher education including Columbia University and Cooper Union. Learn about those specifics here: https://www.nydailynews.com/2023/10/30/jewish-students-at-columbia-other-ny-colleges-facing-anti-semitism-say-they-feel-unsafe-abandoned/

To learn more about the increasing rate of antisemitism around the world you can see the Anti Defamation League's recent report here: https://www.adl.org/resources/blog/global-antisemitic-incidents-wake-hamas-war-israel



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Email: dr.louise@empowermentthroughthought.com

While I am no expert on world politics, I am a Jew thanks to my abusive mother. As a result, I am involved in the Israel and Palestine conflict. I talk about the cycles I see taking place in this conflict and reflect on how these events really reveal just how needed and critical your cycle breaking work really is.

I don't have a cure all for the strugglebus, but I do have a few ideas about what might help you.



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