Lost in Thought

Aleks Hammo

A philosophical approach to mental health, culture, and philosophy. Lost in Thought was Aleks Hammo's podcast from 2018 — 2023. He now hosts a new podcast called Normal: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rkoh1YFcYOzKffjHQQfNE

  1. 09/03/2023

    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. Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alekshammo⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@alekshammo⁠ Email: ⁠contact@aleks.co⁠

    23 min

  2. 08/27/2023

    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. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alekshammo

    23 min
  3. #100 Anxiety and Content Creation

    02/25/2023

    #100 Anxiety and Content Creation

    My 100th episode. Thanks for being here.  SUPPORT: —Patreon —PayPal SOCIALS: —Instagram —TikTok —Personal Site

    24 min
  4. #98 New Year Stress and Ambition

    01/02/2023

    #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. SUPPORT: —Patreon —PayPal SOCIALS: —Instagram —TikTok —LinkedIn —Personal Site LEARN PHILOSOPHY WITH ME: —Beginners Philosophy with Aleks

    19 min
  5. #97 BRYN CHAPMAN-PARISH: Heartbreak High, Fame, and Mental Health

    12/09/2022

    #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.  SUPPORT:  —Patreon —PayPal SOCIALS:  —Instagram  —TikTok —LinkedIn —Twitter  —Personal Site

    1h 21m
  6. #96 Rethinking Progressive Politics

    12/03/2022

    #96 Rethinking Progressive Politics

    I analyse and try to resolve 5 key issues within Progressive politics, while also keeping the Conservative alternative in mind. I speak about the difficulty progressives have finding an idol, cancel culture, echo chambers, openness to experience and difference, as well as the psychology behind Progressive and Conservative views. ~ 👉 Support on Patreon 👉 Follow Aleks on Instagram or TikTok

    19 min
  7. #95 Coming Off Antidepressants

    11/28/2022

    #95 Coming Off Antidepressants

    After nearly 5 years on antidepressants, I've decided to come off them. This episode explores my reasons why, and what's changed in my life to encourage me to make this decision. ~ 👉 Support on Patreon 👉 Follow me on Instagram @alekshammo 👉 Follow me on TikTok @alekshammo

    10 min
  8. #94 ÉMILE P. TORRES — The End of the World

    11/25/2022

    #94 ÉMILE P. TORRES — The End of the World

    Émile P. Torres is a Philosopher and Historian whose work focuses on existential threats to civilization and humanity.  Émile has published on a wide range of topics, including machine superintelligence, emerging technologies and religious eschatology, as well as the history and ethics of human extinction. Follow Émile on Twitter, or visit their website ~ 👉 Support on Patreon 👉 Follow me on Instagram @alekshammo 👉 Follow me on TikTok @alekshammo

    1h 17m
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About

A philosophical approach to mental health, culture, and philosophy. Lost in Thought was Aleks Hammo's podcast from 2018 — 2023. He now hosts a new podcast called Normal: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rkoh1YFcYOzKffjHQQfNE

Information

  • Creator
    Aleks Hammo
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aleks Hammo
  • Show Website
    Lost in Thought