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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 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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00:57:24

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

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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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00:14:45

Episode 37 - Leveraging Serotonin For Gratitude,...

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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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00:13:38

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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00:11:35

Episode 34 - The Consequences Of Technology

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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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00:08:17

Episode 33 - The Power Of Sacrifice

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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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00:11:25

Episode 32 - Responding To Comments

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2024/08/11

In this episode, I respond to comments from the last 31 episodes, both the positives and negatives.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 - gregor@gregorthomson.comMusicConal Mooney -

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00:11:25

Episode 31 - Preparing For Suffering & Accepting Death

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2024/08/04

In this episode, I discuss the reason why we should struggle more, the weight of suffering that you will bear in your life, how to prepare for it and how to help others.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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00:09:30

Episode 30 - Control, Influence & Responsibility

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2024/07/28

In this episode, I discuss our histories in relation to our perception and emotions, how little control we have over who we become, how influential and meaningful everything we do is and how our behaviours and actions changes who we are.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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00:07:17

Episode 29 - The Struggle Of Love

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2024/07/21

In this episode, I discuss love & relationships, how to know if your partner is the one, my new definition of love and the real reason we love romantic movies.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 - gtmediauk@gmail.comMusicConal Mooney -

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00:07:08

Episode 28 - Fundamental VS Objective Truths

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2024/07/14

In this episode, I discuss the difference between fundamental and objective truths, how to apply stories to make your life better and why certain stories resonate with you and others do not.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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00:07:33

Episode 27 - The Significance Of Stories

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2024/07/07

In this episode, I discuss why many stories, symbols and myths stand the test of time, why we should take them seriously, what we can learn from the phoenix and the importance of sacrifice.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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00:08:10

Episode 26 - Lessons From The Lord’s Prayer

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2024/06/30

In this episode, I translate the Christian Lord’s Prayer for atheists, extrapolating the wisdom within it and how we all can apply it to our lives, whether you believe in God or not.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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00:06:00

Episode 25 - The Significance Of Religion

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2024/06/23

In this episode, I discuss the profundity of religious stories, how to find meaning in religious stories without believing them to be true and why religious people are happier than non-religious

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00:07:31

Episode 24 - Accepting Your Limitations

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2024/06/16

In this episode, I discuss the importance of having limitations, why everyone should not get everything they want, why disasters can bring positivity and how to view the suffering that you will endure. Referenceshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/57/a7933557.shtmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/09/hurricane-katrinas-lesson-in-civics/402961/SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube -

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00:09:56

Episode 23 - Lessons From The Hobbit

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2024/06/09

In this episode, I discuss the story of The Hobbit, the lessons we can learn from Bilbo Baggins’ story, why we gravitate towards the hero’s journey and how to identity the dragon that you should slay.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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00:07:48

Episode 22 - Navigating Change & Uncertainty

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2024/06/02

In this episode, I discuss the benefits of The Struggle with regards to navigating change & uncertainty, why you should embrace change rather than protect against it, why longing for retiring leads to an unfulfilled life and why you shouldn’t know what’s next.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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00:10:30

Episode 21 - Taking Responsibility

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2024/05/26

In this episode, I discuss taking responsibility, that we’re only taught how to take responsibility at a surface level, why you should take responsibility for what you’re not doing and how taking responsibility gives you more power.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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00:57:42

Episode 20 - Ethical & Positive Social Media With...

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2024/05/19

This is a special one as it’s the first of many guest episodes in which I’ll be speaking with all sorts of interesting people who have struggled to accomplish or achieve something meaningful. Basically anyone who has struggled and overcome the hardships and suffering of life, I want to speak to. So for the first guest episode, I spoke with Dominic O’Mara who has started an ethical social media company called Supernova which donates from their advertising income to charities chosen by its users. You

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