088 Every major philosophical ideology in 30 minutes

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087 The Hidden Dangers of the Self Help Industry

In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the darker side of self-help culture. While the self-help industry promises growth, success, and happiness, it can also set unrealistic expectations, create toxic perfectionism, and leave us feeling more isolated than empowered. We’ll explore the false promise of

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086 Are you just a product of your mind?

In this week's episode, we're exploring a rather dramatic and powerful question -"Are you the product of your mind?"

085 Exploring the Dark Tetrad

In this episode of The Observing I, we’re diving deep into the darker side of human nature—what psychologists call the Dark Tetrad.

084 Navigating Life with a Narcissist: Essential Strategies

In this episode of The Observing I, we explore the complexities of navigating relationships with narcissists, whether they’re romantic partners, family members, or colleagues.

083 BONUS: The story of Narcissus

A little something to tide you over

We're changing the day

Hello you beautiful lot, Since we started back in January 2023, we've released an episode (most) Fridays. However, the episodes back then were 15 minutes long, then they crept up to 30 minutes. Now they're sitting at around an hour. That takes more time, more research,

082 Stop Trying so Hard: Lao Tzu and the art of Wu Wei

In this episode, we explore the ancient wisdom of wu wei—the art of non-striving, as taught by Lao Tzu in the Tao Te Ching.

081 The Coexistence of Dualism and Non-Dualism in Spiritual Thought

In this episode, we explore the paradoxical relationship between dualism and non-dualism in spiritual thought, examining how these seemingly opposing perspectives coexist and shape our understanding of reality.

080 Why Our Pain Defines Us: A Philosophical Look at Suffering

In today's episode, we explore the ways that suffering shapes our lives, identities, and connections with others.

079 The War for Your Mind: Unravelling Psychological Warfare

Psychological warfare isn’t about guns, tanks, or bombs. It’s about winning the war for the mind. It’s the art of influencing thoughts, emotions, and behaviours using tactics like propaganda, misinformation, and emotional manipulation.