Has society progressed past the need for waiting? In the time of smartphones and their 24/7 carousels of distraction, the liminal agony of waiting seems like a thing of the past. In episode 57 of Overthink, Ellie and David explore waiting as a persistent mood of existence. Why do we flee waiting? How can waiting be an active, liberatory act rather than somet ... Show More
Apr 2023
How to Deal With the Worry of Waiting
<p>If you've ever waited, and perhaps are now currently waiting, to hear whether or not you've tested positive for a disease, passed medical boards, or got the job you interviewed for, you know that this period of uncertainty can be filled with tension and anxiety.</p><p>My guest ... Show More
40m 17s
Jan 2022
Comment rendre l’attente plus supportable ?
Attendre un amant, un train ou les résultats d’un concours constitue bien souvent une expérience pénible, voire douloureuse. L’attente nous rend anxieux, inquiets ; elle met la vie sur pause pendant un instant ou des années et l’on espère alors qu’une chose : qu’elle s’arrête. No ... Show More
41m 17s
Sep 2021
For The Seasons of Waiting
<p>We all inevitably encounter times when we are waiting for something outside of us. Whether it's clarity on the next step, important news, on another person, or... just the end of a year! This episode is for anyone who's struggling with patience in a season of waiting, with new ... Show More
40m 22s
Nov 2022
Qu’est-ce que le waiting mode, qui nous paralyse avant un rendez-vous ?
Vous vous êtes peut-être déjà retrouvés dans cette situation : vous avez un rendez-vous à 14h, il est 9h. Vous avez beaucoup de temps devant vous pour faire autre chose et pourtant, ce rendez-vous vous hante. Vous ne pensez qu’au moment où il faudra partir, et vous vous sentez in ... Show More
4m 6s
Jul 2022
S14, BONUS EPISODE! How To Fail: Jane Goodall
The legendary Jane Goodall is a scientist, convservationist and humanitarian, whose 60-year study of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania challenged and overturned much of the conventional scientific thinking at the time. Her tireless work over the years - she is now 88 - has won her a l ... Show More
57m 57s