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The world is beautiful, full of fascinating people, and people I love, and I'm so lost in neurotic thought that I'm missing... most of it. I'm an overexaminer.
Why, when scubadiving in the Great Barrier Reef, instead of drinking in the marine wonders, am I just r... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyHealth & FitnessMental HealthSociety & Culture | |||

Death anxiety sucks up a lot of energy, but even if you don’t believe in the afterlife, there are some very good reasons not to worry.
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3 abstract techniques that have helped me kick insomnia without medication, therefore making life 1000x better.
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We'll be back to regular programming next week but I just needed to *get this out of my system*
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Sick of being ruled by your emotions?
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BUT, let everything else, it was an opportunity, a violent opportunity - to learn more about what it is to be human.
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This podcast is like pocket therapy. I came here via the Waking Up app (big thanks to Sam Harris for that gem). Jonah has a way of teaching mindfulness that makes it feel accessible. You laugh at yourself and learn a lesson. Lately I’ve been super anxious (I live in the US 😅) and this podcast has helped me immensely. Congrats on creating something so cool, Jonah!
If you stop and listen to The Overexamined Life, a mere 10 minutes, twice a week - really listen - it’ll become your gateway to peace and happiness.
I relate deeply to jonah’s experience of life, and get a lot of peace and acceptance listening to the eps
Been listening to Jonah for a long time, since the start of Work in Progress and this such a natural and beautiful extension of that program. Jonah may not be fully enlightened but he sure can help the rest of us get closer.
go jonah. i enjoy your honesty and find enlightening your ability to examine your own foibles and frailties so publicly.
as an australian living far from home and as a fellow traveler as it were, i get joy from the little slices of life with which you ornament your theses and dissertations.
i followed you across from the waking up app where your insights added great value to the content or encouraged me to seek out stuff i’d overlooked. i look forward to seeing what progress you make here an... more
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Focused on mindfulness and personal growth, this podcast explores enriching the everyday experience through self-reflection and philosophical inquiry. Episodes often feature themes such as happiness, mental health, and the significance of being present, with insights drawn from diverse figures across fields like philosophy, psychology, and art. Notably, the host shares personal anecdotes, blending humor and relatability while addressing complex topics, making it accessible to a wide range of listeners seeking depth and a better understanding of life.
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