Soul Gum

by Victoria Hutchins
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Jan 5, 2025 • 32min

8 Clues to Your Purpose

Struggling to find your purpose? Discover eight intriguing clues that might guide you! Dive into childhood passions and learn how jealousy can serve as a compass. Explore the flow state and notice what keeps popping up in your life. Embrace discomfort as a signpost and seek purpose that connects you to the greater world. Remember, purpose isn’t just about discovery; you can choose and shape it too. Don’t forget to be present in the moment—your purpose might be right here, right now!
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Dec 29, 2024 • 48min

10 Things Your New Life Will Cost You

This discussion explores the transformative costs of pursuing your dreams. The host shares personal insights from transitioning from a stable legal career to the unpredictable world of creativity. It tackles the challenge of friends resisting your growth, the importance of admitting you care about your goals, and the pitfalls of preparation without action. The conversation also highlights the time commitment required for chasing dreams, the rejection of the myth of balance, and addressing self-sabotage rooted in fear of success.
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Feb 12, 2023 • 1h 5min

"We're on a Floating Rock:" The Rise, Pros and Cons of Optimistic Nihilism

Explore the rise of the floating rock mentality - nihilism with rose-colored glasses. Discuss the appeal of optimistic nihilism and the belief in a potentially meaningless universe. Delve into Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy and the pros and cons of purposelessness. Examine the challenge of finding value in a potentially purposeless universe. Discuss the relevance of God and spirituality in this context.
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Feb 12, 2023 • 1h 3min

Why Are We So Scared to Die? How Do We Get Less Scared?

This podcast explores why we are so scared to die and how to overcome this fear. It delves into topics such as death anxiety, the paradox of being human, historical attempts to avoid death, afterlife beliefs, and demographic differences in fear of death. The speaker also shares personal experiences with death anxiety and spiritual breakthroughs, as well as discusses the practice of death meditation to manage the fear of death.
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Oct 30, 2022 • 55min

Is the Self-Care Era Making Us Bad Friends?

Are friendship labels clearer in dating? The MySpace Top 8's fleeting clarity. Aristotle's view on friendships. The possibility of Alexander Hamilton's bisexuality. Difficulties in making friends as adults. The impact of the self-care era on friendships. The challenges of initiating friendships and coping with jealousy. Making friends online. Balancing self-care with being a good friend. Navigating the tension between self-care and friendship.
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Oct 30, 2022 • 1h 1min

How I Rediscovered Discipline Post-Diet Culture & Hustle Culture

Explore the history and impact of discipline in hustle culture and diet culture. Learn about the rise and fall of the #girlboss era and the influence of COVID-19 on body image and self-care. Rediscover the value of discipline after burnout and rejection of productivity trends. Discover how jealousy can lead to finding passions and integrating inspiration into your identity.

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