"Junk Connections"
Added 2019-10-24 12:06:00 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua and Ryan talk about several modern crises—depression, loneliness, addiction, connection, belonging, and meaning—with author Johann Hari, and they answer the following questions:
How does our obsession with material possessions make us more anxious, depressed, and lonely, and is there a solution? (34:48)
Do you agree with Kierkegaard’s definition of anxiety as the dizzying effect of freedom, paralyzing possibility, and the boundless existence of oneself? (41:55)
How do we find peace in our frantic, digitally connected world? (45:02)
How does food contribute to depression? (49:54)
How does someone like Anthony Bourdain, a person who seems to have it all, choose to end their life? (57:03)
How does Johann respond to people who say he is wrong in his strong criticism of antidepressants? (1:02:15)
How can I help my college-age son with his struggles with depression, loneliness, addiction, connection, belonging, and meaning? (1:04:42)
LINKS
Book: Chasing the Scream
Book: Civilized to Death
Book: Digital Minimalism
Book: Lost Connections
Explore: The Last Bookstore
Instagram: Jordan Moore
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Instagram: Jessica Williams
Podcast: T.K. Coleman
Podcast: Culture Gabfest
Podcast: Fundamental Health Podcast
Podcast: Minimal Diets
Podcast: Cal Newport
Podcast: Chris Ryan
Podcast: Andrew Schulz
Watch: Minimalism Documentary
Watch: Sticks and Stones
Website: Johann Hari
MAXIMS
“A meaningful life exists at the confluence of one’s values and actions.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“The well-lived life is a value-driven life.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“If life has a purpose, it involves suffering and problem-solving.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“If we live overwhelming lives, it doesn’t take much for us to feel like we’ve lost control.” —Ryan Nicodemus
“Your Twitter followers will not attend your funeral.” —Johann Hari
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 203.
Comments
Ditto to the many positive comments posted — fantastic episode! As a behaviorist, I particularly enjoyed Johann’s inclusion of behavioral approaches to understanding/treating depression and addiction. I cite the “rat park” research often! Our context matters and an enriched environment is essential to maintaining good mental health. Minimalist and Behavior Analysis are a match made in rat park heaven. Thank you all for your contributions on this episode!
Paul David, Jr.
2019-12-30 12:10:38 +0000 UTCOne of my favorite episodes yet. Thank you!
Gina D
2019-10-31 19:40:26 +0000 UTC
