

Can existential philosophy improve your life? — Dr Natalie Fraser
12 snips Jan 5, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Natalie Fraser, a counseling psychologist and the founder of the Global Existential Summit, dives deep into the transformative power of existential philosophy. She highlights how philosophy can enhance personal quality of life and urges listeners to question mainstream thinkers. Natalie introduces her HEALINGS framework for reducing suffering and emphasizes the dangers of idolizing philosophical figures. With her commitment to decolonizing existential thought, she invites a broader, more inclusive view of human experience.
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Internal vs. External Answers
- Humans are inherently afraid of uncertainty and seek external answers.
- Existential philosophy encourages questioning these external sources and finding answers within.
Niall's Anxiety
- Niall was anxious about starting his master's while running The Weekend University.
- Natalie's advice to address the problem only if it arises helped him.
Trusting Yourself
- We often seek the 'right' choice, but most choices have pros and cons.
- Trusting yourself to overcome challenges is key, not finding a perfect choice.