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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 32 - Responding To Comments

The Struggle ·

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

The Struggle ·

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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Episode 19 - The Struggle of Taylor Swift

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2024/05/12

In this episode, I discuss the story of why Taylor Swift has re-recorded her previous work, the longevity of her career, her willingness to showcase her vulnerabilities in order to be relatable and why changing her identity, musical style frequently is a wise move and the lessons we can learn from this global music

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Episode 18 - The Struggle of Steve Jobs

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2024/05/05

In this episode, I discuss how Steve Jobs used the failure of being fired from Apple to grow two innovative companies, how he learned from his setbacks to create revolutionary technology and the two lessons we can learn from Jobs’ failure and his leadership style.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 17 - The Struggle of Michael Jordan

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2024/04/28

In this episode, I discuss the origin story of one of the greatest basketball players of all time Michael Jordan, the relationship between failure and success and how to view failure in order to accomplish your goals.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtu.be/vAkh35tufsI?si=dLKm95J53T6pqopOGet In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok

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00:07:57

Episode 16 - The Buddha & The Struggle (Part 2)

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2024/04/21

In this episode, I discuss the next two Noble Truths of Buddhism and how they relate to The Struggle, why balance is the key to fulfilment and the eight categories of life you should concentrate on according to Buddhism.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comWatch The StruggleYouTube - https://youtube.com/@GregorSThomson?si=Lc__eT_VGfvL6f3bGet In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok

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00:11:41

Episode 15 - The Buddha & The Struggle (Part 1)

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2024/04/14

In this episode, I discuss the story of the Buddha and the first two Noble Truths of Buddhism and how they relate to The Struggle.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comGet In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok -https://www.tiktok.com/@gregor.s.thomson?_t=8ioMNLUnA25&_r=1Email - gtmediauk@gmail.comMusicConal Mooney - https://www.instagram.com/conalmooneyaudio?igsh=dGxqdThlNnNoNzh6The StruggleYouTube -

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00:11:14

Episode 14 - The Struggle of Christ

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2024/04/07

For this episode, I explore the story of Christ, the morals and symbols within it and the lessons we can learn from Christ’s struggle.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comGet In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok -https://www.tiktok.com/@gregor.s.thomson?_t=8ioMNLUnA25&_r=1Email - gtmediauk@gmail.comMusicConal Mooney - https://www.instagram.com/conalmooneyaudio?igsh=dGxqdThlNnNoNzh6

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Episode 13 - The Benefits of Delayed Gratification

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2024/03/31

In this episode, I discuss how to use delayed gratification to achieve more and why discipline and hard work leads to freedom.SponsorSign up for The Struggle Newsletter here - https://gregorthomson.comGet In TouchInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregorsthomson/Tiktok -https://www.tiktok.com/@gregor.s.thomson?_t=8ioMNLUnA25&_r=1Email - gtmediauk@gmail.comMusicConal Mooney - https://www.instagram.com/conalmooneyaudio?igsh=dGxqdThlNnNoNzh6

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