37. Not for the Matrix + Being the Worst Around Your Partner
Aug 24, 2023
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This week, the hosts have an intimate conversation without video, exploring how memories are formed and discussing the idea of living in a simulation. They talk about bringing your best self to relationships while staying true to yourself, share tampon stories and a hair hack, and discuss the challenges of filming and the importance of giving yourself a break.
The podcast delves into the concept of living in a simulated reality and how it may influence our perspectives on morality and the afterlife.
The hosts discuss the importance of bringing both our best and truest selves to our relationships, finding a balance between authenticity and maintaining healthy boundaries.
The speaker shares a technique of breaking tasks into smaller pieces to overcome procrastination and increase productivity.
Deep dives
Procrastination is Real
I found myself procrastinating on filming YouTube videos, feeling the pressure and dreading the process.
Alternative Tasks
Instead of filming, I found myself doing laundry, reading manuals, leveling shower stool, and completing other procrastination chores.
Realization and Pause
During a moment of clarity, I questioned the priority of the tasks and reflected on whether I should be focusing on filming instead.
Overcoming Procrastination
Despite the tendency to procrastinate, I eventually push myself to sit down and start filming, realizing that it's necessary to conquer my avoidance and get the work done.
Breaking tasks into smaller pieces for motivation
A technique of breaking tasks into smaller pieces can be useful for motivation and productivity. The speaker shares personal examples, such as filming a video by starting with just the first 90 seconds or working out for just five minutes. This approach often leads to doing more than initially planned, providing a sense of accomplishment and overcoming resistance.
Balancing energy and intention in relationships
The speaker discusses the importance of bringing positive energy and intention to different relationships. They reflect on their own experiences in dating and friendships, acknowledging the challenge of consistently showing up as the best version of oneself. They explore the idea of sharing the best and worst of oneself with others, finding a balance between offering support and not excessively relying on others for emotional needs.
Slumber party!!! This week, the lights are off and the sleepover just got real intimate as Jess and Caroline talk without video. In other words, there's no YouTube video this week - also who knew regular phone calls were still a thing?!).
It gets existential fast with a conversation about how memories are formed, which leads into an exploration of the idea that we’re living in a simulation. What would that change? The possibility of an afterlife? Does that mean we don’t have to be good people anymore, because it feels like we probably still should.
A new hair hack and some tampon stories appropriately round out the sleepover vibes. Then, Caroline gets personal, sharing a concept she heard on the Do You F*cking Mind? podcast: “Who is getting the best of you?” The two talk about bringing your best self to your relationships, and how it’s sometimes at odds with bringing your truest self - not to mention giving yourself a damn break. Plus, Caroline’s been procrastinating filming and Jess gets weird post-recording.
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DISCLAIMER: All opinions are our own. We are not therapists or health professionals, or professional of any kind, really. Please see your own professional or counselor for professional support. Do your research and be safe!
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