Episodes 159
Avg. Duration 56m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (539)
Since Mar 2019
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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About This Podcast

The weekly podcast about happiness, creativity, and the human condition. It's us, Ali and Taimur Abdaal, occasionally joined by guests, talking about things to help us think, do, and be better. Things like social interaction, lifestyle design, mental models... Things that are hard to examine, but important to explore. And hopefully, things that make for a fun and interesting chat every week. We'd love for you to join us.

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Recent Episodes

Life Updates and Personal Milestones

Nov 17, 2025 52m

In this episode we catch up on life with a few big updates about the kids and what we’re learning as parents. We chat about the projects we’re working on at the moment, how we think about…

Taimur Discovers the Value of History

Mar 05, 2025 51m

This week, we dive into the world of history, why it matters, how it shapes our understanding of society, and why ignoring it can be a mistake. Taimur shares how he went from not caring much about…

Dad Life + Healthy Habits

Feb 21, 2025 46m

This week, we’re talking about the early stages of parenthood and all the chaos that comes with it. Taimur shares what it’s really like dealing with sleep deprivation, and we chat about why daily…

Exploring the Meaning of Work

Jan 16, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode of Not Overthinking, Ali and Taimur sit down with Derek Sivers to explore the journey of entrepreneurship, the concept of 'enough', and the role of money in happiness. Together, they…

The Motivation to Grind

Dec 24, 2024 1h 9m

In this episode of Not Overthinking, Ali and Taimur dive into motivation, ambition, and the search for meaning in work and life. They chat about balancing personal fulfilment with financial success,…

Ali’s having a baby + Taimur sells his company

Dec 11, 2024 1h 2m

In this episode of Not Overthinking, we discuss our morning routines, the excitement surrounding new book releases, and significant life updates, including Ali's upcoming fatherhood. We delve into…

Exclusive: Taimur Becomes a Father

Oct 22, 2024 1h 15m

In this episode of Not Overthinking, Taimur shares his recent experience of becoming a father, discussing the challenges and joys of the early days of parenting. He reflects on his role as a husband…

Lost in Ideology with Prof. Jason Blakely - Not Overthinking 🎙️

Oct 04, 2024 1h 42m

In this episode of "Not Overthinking," Taimur and Professor Jason Blakely dive into what ideology means and why it’s a big part of modern life. They talk about the limits of data in politics and how…

Productivity Guilt and Hustle Culture - Not Overthinking

Sep 26, 2024 51m

In this episode of "Not Overthinking," together with Mags, we explore the complexities of work-life balance, the pressures of productivity, and the cultural narratives surrounding success. We discuss…

Marriage, Burning Man and Life Updates

Sep 10, 2024 1h

In this episode of "Not Overthinking," we cover a range of recent experiences and future plans. Ali talks about his recent marriage, honeymoon in Costa Rica, and his time at Burning Man, where he…

Slop for the Algorithm - a Walking Podcast

Aug 07, 2024 1h 1m

In this episode, Taim and I discuss health updates, workout plans, protein tracking, the impact of my book, creating original content, and the challenges of tailoring content to algorithms. We also…

The Correct Way to be Human

Jul 26, 2024 1h 26m

In this episode, we explore the insights from a DEXA scan, the benefits of walking, and the development of VoicePal software. Ali talks about tweaking his exercise routine and diet, while Taimur…

Decoding Political Science and Ideology with Jason Blakely

Feb 03, 2024 1h 34m

In this episode, we chat with Jason Blakely, an associate professor of political science, discussing a range of topics related to political science, ideology, and the role of science in society.…

Navigating Work During Illness

Jan 22, 2024 51m

SummaryIn this episode, Ali and Taimur delve into a range of personal and professional topics. Taimur shares his recent experience with contracting COVID-19 for the first time, discussing the…

Taimur's New Startup Idea

Dec 25, 2023 55m

SummaryIn this episode, Ali and Taimur catch up and discuss various topics. They introduce a calendar widget that allows users to provide feedback on meetings. They also discuss the value of…

Catching Up and Talking Podcasts

Dec 18, 2023 57m

In this episode, we talk about other podcasts and the future of the Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal podcast. Enjoy xx

Why did we stop posting?

Jun 12, 2023 1h 4m

In this episode, we talk about the last five-or-so months of not posting any podcast episodes. Enjoy xx

What does Taimur actually do?

Dec 25, 2022 47m

In this episode, we catch up (and firmly put all the book highlight reading behind us). Merry Christmas! Enjoy xx

Why Love Hurts - Part 3

Dec 18, 2022 24m

In this episode, we carry on our discussion of the book 'Why Love Hurts' once more. Enjoy xx

Why Love Hurts - Part 2

Dec 11, 2022 49m

In this episode, we continue our discussion of the book “Why Love Hurts” by Eva Illouz. Enjoy xx

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Not Overthinking has published 159 episodes since March 2019, covering topics in Business, Society & Culture.

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