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The Overexamined Life

Jonah Primo
Mindfulness
Mental Health
Chronic Pain
Philosophy
Overexamination
Buddhism
Well-Being
Craving
Anxiety
Childhood Memories
Self-Reflection
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Meditation
Emotional Well-Being
Mind-Body Connection
Guilt and Shame
Junk Food
Journaling
Happiness
Video Games

Bite-Sized Wisdom to Enrich Everyday Life.

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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.

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Associate Professor of Philosophy at UT Austin, specializing in epistemology, rationality, and evidence.
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Episode: The Courage to Question Everything We Believe With Dr. Miriam Schoenfield
Katherine May
Internationally bestselling author known for her books on stillness and wonder
Episode: Slipping Through the Cracks with Katherine May
James Low
Buddhist Dzogchen Master known for integrating Western thought with Eastern practices
Episode: Cancer, Racism and Violence, Through the Eyes of a Buddhist Dzogchen Master - James Low
Nate Green
Head of content at Waking Up, a meditation app
Waking Up
Episode: Living in Total Darkness with Nate Green
Kieran Setiya
Professor and Department Head of Philosophy at MIT
MIT
Episode: The Meaning of Life with M.I.T. Head of Philosophy Kieran Setiya
Keiran Setiya
A prominent philosopher known for his work on ethics and the philosophy of life
MIT
Episode: The Key Idea That Allows Me To Survive Regret
Henry Shukman
A poet, author, meditation teacher, and co-founder of The Way meditation app.
The Way
Episode: Zen and Awakening with Henry Shukman
Unnamed Production Designer
Award-winning Hollywood production designer with multiple Oscar nominations
Episode: The Joy of Little Details
David McMahon
Naturalist and adventurer who leads tours in Arnhem Land and the Kimberley.
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Episode: Finding Enlightenment in the Deadly Aussie Outback with David McMahon

Host

Jonah Primo
Host of The Overexamined Life focusing on mindfulness, personal growth, and philosophical inquiry while sharing relatable stories and insights from both himself and various esteemed guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Therapy for the soul right now

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XanCam2727
    United Statesa month ago
  • Perfect dose of wisdom

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick654654654
    United States8 months ago
  • Acceptance

    I relate deeply to jonah’s experience of life, and get a lot of peace and acceptance listening to the eps

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaneMK
    Australia9 months ago
  • 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.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mscharch
    10 months ago
  • my kind of freak

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    really very quite big
    Australia10 months ago

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The Courage to Question Everything We Believe With Dr. Miriam Schoenfield
Q: How do we be more rigorous? Should we be more rigorous about our beliefs?
There's no rational force that makes it sort of better or worse to question or not question; it really depends on individual choice.
Tim Minchin on Reclaiming Our Sense of Meaning
Q: What would you replace one school subject with?
Tim highlighted the importance of social media education, advocating for a more mindful approach to technology.
Tim Minchin on Reclaiming Our Sense of Meaning
Q: In what ways did going off social media improve your mental health?
Tim shared that not having to read constant opinions or negative comments helped alleviate anxiety and emotional distress.
Tim Minchin on Reclaiming Our Sense of Meaning
Q: Is being an artist even a good idea?
While many artists grapple with happiness and frustration, creating art is essential for self-actualization and reflection on the human experience.
Cancer, Racism and Violence, Through the Eyes of a Buddhist Dzogchen Master - James Low
Q: What is the meaning of life?
The meaning of life is to stay alive as long as you can while respecting and not shortening the lives of others, showing mindfulness towards all forms of life.

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