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The Struggle

Gregor S Thomson

Find meaning and purpose through the art of struggle with philosopher and writer Gregor S Thomson. Through posing fundamental questions, this podcast guides the listener to discover who they are, where they are unnecessarily struggling and where they could embrace struggling more in order to live a healthy and productive life.

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Episode 52 - The Struggle Trap: Why You’re Stuck (And...

The Struggle ·

2025/02/09

📌 Episode SummaryIn this introspective episode of The Struggle, I explore a paradox that has shaped my entire life: the more we struggle, the more we become trapped—just like Devil’s Snare in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.For 20 years, I believed the solution to my problems was to work harder, achieve more, and optimize every part of my life. I thought success, productivity, and external achievements would make me feel whole. But no matter how much I accomplished, the internal void

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00:13:04

Episode 51 - The Cost Of An Unexamined Life & How to...

The Struggle ·

2025/02/02

Are you truly awake, or just sleepwalking through life? Most people drift through their days on autopilot unaware, unintentional, and unexamined until it’s too late. The shocking reality? An unexamined life comes at a devastating cost: regret, missed opportunities, and a lack of true fulfilment.In this episode of The Struggle, we dive deep into why living an examined life is crucial and how you can break free from unconscious living. We explore:The dangers of living on autopilot and how it affects

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00:19:16

Episode 50 - 3 Strategies To Rebalance Your Life

The Struggle ·

2025/01/26

Welcome back to The Struggle, where we uncover the best ideas, strategies, and exercises to help you overcome life’s challenges and thrive through adversity. In Episode 50, we dive into practical techniques to identify and rebalance areas of your life where you may feel restricted—whether it’s chaos vs. order, comfort vs. discomfort, or predictability vs. uncertainty.You’ll learn:✅ How to conduct a Life Domains Audit to uncover restrictions and patterns in your health, relationships, work, or other

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00:16:38

Episode 49 - The Power of Balance (Part 1): The Key...

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2025/01/19

In this episode, we dive deep into the balance between chaos and order, the known and the unknown. How do we confront the restrictions in our lives—through comfort or adventure? Drawing from powerful symbols like the yin-yang, the Flammarion engraving, and stories like The Hobbit and the tale of Adam and Eve, we explore how to embrace change without losing stability. Discover how to break free from limiting beliefs, navigate life’s uncertainties, and find meaning through balance.ReferencesFlammarion

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00:58:29

Episode 48 - George (The Tin Men) - The Alarming...

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2025/01/12

In this special guest episode, I’m joined by George from The Tin Men blog and Instagram page, hes a content creator, pro-men’s advocate, and researcher.In this conversation, we explore why men and women in the West aren’t actually oppressed, discuss the reasons behind why boys and men are moving to the political right, and how the left may be partly to blame for this shift. We also unpack how capitalism, while flawed, sometimes works in favor of both men and women, and dive into a controversial

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00:27:42

Episode 47 - 24 Lessons On Productivity, Emotions &...

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2025/01/05

In this episode I run through 24 of the most meaningful and impactful lessons I learned and discussed in 2024. Topics include productivity, emotions, The Lonely Chapter, ‘Productivity Debt’ and much more.ReferencesModern Wisdom Podcast - Dopamine Gregor, Serotonin Gregor & Cortisol GregorSponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=wTfFwPVYKhJxKAsDGet In TouchInstagram -

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00:09:02

Episode 46 - End Of Year Review (2024) & The...

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2024/12/22

In this episode, I discuss why human flourishing has to have individual struggles as well as meaningful connections with others, why consistency is key for achieving grand ambitions and I provide an update regarding the stats of the podcast for 2024.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comListen To The StruggleApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-struggle/id1724163527Spotify -

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00:09:06

Episode 45 - Why You Should Endure Painful Emotions &...

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2024/12/15

In this episode, I discuss an unethical experiment from the 1960s and what we can learn from it, why continually doing difficult tasks will make you stronger and make the difficult tasks feel easier and why embracing and experiencing painful emotions, rather than distracting yourself from them, will make you braver and more productive.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=wTfFwPVYKhJxKAsDGet In

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00:10:05

Episode 44 - Why You Should Acknowledge Painful...

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2024/12/08

In this episode, I discuss why distracting yourself from painful emotions is making life painful, how taking responsibility for your vulnerabilities is empowering, the difference between instant-pleasure and pleasure felt post-effort and why the whole of experience is important.ReferencesMan’s Search For Meaning by Victor FranklSponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=wTfFwPVYKhJxKAsDGet In

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Episode 43 - Leveraging Dopamine For Motivation,...

The Struggle ·

2024/12/01

In this episode I discuss the benefits of cold exposure, the role dopamine plays regarding motivation and anticipation, how different behaviours and substances increase dopamine and how to leverage dopamine in productive, healthy and fulfilling ways.ReferencesHof, W. (2022)What are the benefits of Cold therapy?,Wim Hof Method. Wim Hof Method. Available at: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/cold-therapy.Lembke, A. (2021)Dopamine nation. Penguin Random House.Lieberman, D.Z. and Long, M.E. (2019)The

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00:12:38

Episode 42 - The Consequences Of Avoiding Pain

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2024/11/24

In this episode, I discuss our over-dependence on painkillers, the unintended consequences of over-abundance and over-consumption and the consequences of avoiding pain and effort.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=wTfFwPVYKhJxKAsDGet In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok -https://www.tiktok.com/@gregor.s.thomson?_t=8ioMNLUnA25&_r=1Email -

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00:11:42

Episode 41 - Existentialism & The Meaning Of Life...

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2024/11/17

In this episode, I discuss The Existentialist Moment, the contributors to Existentialism, the common ideas and theories within it and applicable lessons to take away from the philosophy.Referenceshttps://plato.stanford.edu/entries/existentialism/SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=wTfFwPVYKhJxKAsDGet In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok

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Episode 40 - Existentialism & The Meaning Of Life...

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2024/11/10

In this episode, I discuss the birth of Existentialism, two of it’s precursor philosophers Søren Kierkegaard and Friedrich Nietzsche and their contribution to Existentialism and the applicable lessons we can learn from their writing.ReferencesCrowell, Steven, "Existentialism",The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy(Summer 2020 Edition), Edward N. Zalta(ed.), URL =

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Episode 39 - The Lonely Chapter

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2024/11/03

In this episode, I discuss The Lonely Chapter, the nature of aiming high in relation to those around you, why you should continually sacrifice even when those around you are not and why you should take a chance and ask someone what makes them cry.Referenceshttps://medium.com/@tonny.nguyen/the-lonely-chapter-fc0c1080e516SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=wTfFwPVYKhJxKAsDGet In TouchInstagram -

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Episode 38 - The Hidden Trap Of Productivity With...

The Struggle ·

2024/10/27

In this guest episode, I spoke with Oliver Burkeman, he is an author and journalist and he wrote one of the most impactful books I’ve ever come across: 4000 Weeks: Time Management For Mortals. Oliver also writes an email newsletter entitled The Imperfectionist that he sends out twice a month and he has a new book out entitled Meditations For Mortals: Four Week To Embrace Your Limitations And Make Time For What Counts. In this episode, you will learn why accepting that you will never be on top of

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Episode 37 - Leveraging Serotonin For Gratitude,...

The Struggle ·

2024/10/20

In this episode, I discuss serotonin’s role in the brain and body, the importance of experiencing the present and bettering your future and behaviours and activities that boost serotonin

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Episode 36 - Leveraging Dopamine For Motivation,...

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2024/10/13

In this episode I discuss dopamine, it’s function, the pleasure/pain balance, why the modern world is rife with addictive behaviours, activities and substances and how to leverage dopamine for motivation, productivity and fulfilment.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=wTfFwPVYKhJxKAsDGet In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok

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00:16:08

Episode 35 - 4 Lessons From Taking A Break & Doing A...

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2024/10/06

In this episode I discuss why I took a break from social media and producing The Struggle podcast and newsletter and the 4 lessons I learnt from doing a dopamine detox.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=wTfFwPVYKhJxKAsDGet In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok -https://www.tiktok.com/@gregor.s.thomson?_t=8ioMNLUnA25&_r=1Email -

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Episode 34 - The Consequences Of Technology

The Struggle ·

2024/08/25

In this episode, I discuss why our mental health is deteriorating, how social media makes us less connected, how dating apps make dating harder, why technology is not the answer to a lack of meaning and fulfilment and why I’m taking a break in September from the podcast and weekly

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Episode 33 - The Power Of Sacrifice

The Struggle ·

2024/08/18

In this episode, I discuss how sacrificing helped our primitive ancestors survive, how sacrifice can lead to meaning and fulfilment and why all successful people had to sacrifice to succeed.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=wTfFwPVYKhJxKAsDGet In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok -https://www.tiktok.com/@gregor.s.thomson?_t=8ioMNLUnA25&_r=1Email -

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