In today's episode, I delve into the pervasive issue of procrastination, a mental health symptom that seems to afflict us all in various degrees. From the stress of not being able to afford housing to the pressures of societal expectations, procrastination can manifest in many forms.
The Stoics, with their practical philosophy, offered a solution to procrast ... Show More
Nov 21
Growing Into Roles We're Not Good At Yet
In this episode I talk about what it’s like to take on a large number of new roles in a very short period of time, and how doing so can leave you feeling detached from yourself unless you approach those roles with clear thinking, humility, and attention. Over the last few years I ... Show More
16m 30s
Nov 14
Living Well on a Hot Planet [The COP30]
In this episode I take a current headline—the opening of COP30 in Belém, Brazil—and sit with it like a philosopher, not a pundit. Instead of debating policy language or political victories, I look at what a global event like this means for people trying to live excellently right ... Show More
25m 35s
Nov 5
Gender Roles and the Rational Soul
In this episode I take on a listener question about gender roles and Stoicism — whether they exist, how the Stoics would have defined them, and what any of it means for modern relationships. We look closely at Musonius Rufus, the so-called “fourth head” of the Stoic school, who a ... Show More
22m 28s
Jun 2025
How to Stop Procrastinating
In this second episode of Solved, Drew and I go deep into the psychology, history, and science of procrastination. From Plato and Aristotle to Freud and modern research, we break down why we delay the things that matter most—and how to actually stop.This isn't a “just set a timer ... Show More
4h 41m
Oct 2024
S3 Ep06 - Overcoming Procrastination
Procrastination can feel like an endless battle, one that we keep trying to win through discipline and force. We push ourselves harder, use stricter schedules, or employ rigid systems, only to find ourselves falling back into the same patterns. It’s easy to fall into the trap of ... Show More
24m 54s
Aug 2024
Moment 177: You're NOT Lazy! This Is The REAL Reason You Procrastinate: The Performance Doctor
According to Adam, procrastination is a natural part of the creative process, and rather than a method of avoiding hard work, it is a defence mechanism. Procrastination can be a method of protecting yourself against what you find to be psychologically challenging, or a way to avo ... Show More
12m 29s
Dec 2024
Consumerism, Guilty Consciences, and Crippling Anxiety | ASK ME ANYTHING
<p>In this episode of Ask Me Anything, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen dive into a candid discussion about the relentless cycle of consumerism, exploring how modern holiday traditions have strayed from their meaningful roots. They share insights on battling guilt when taking perso ... Show More
1h 22m
Sep 21
Ep 185: Procrastination – Today’s Problem Tomorrow
It’s one thing to be busy and another to be productive – and most of us are far better at the first than the second. The reality is that architects live in a world of deadlines, meetings, and endless to-do lists, but somehow there’s always time to check Instagram, rearrange your ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2024
how to stop procrastinating: her job is just Bedrot!
<p><strong>podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on productivity anxiety, motivation, procrastination, pressure and perfectionism, the myth of laziness, the fear of mediocrity, and the bedrot phenomenon. it's the trenches. ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="htt ... Show More
34m 3s