office hours

dropout philosopher

English Philosophy Society & Culture Explicit

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Episodes 14

Avg. Duration 22m

Activity Declining

Since Sep 2023

Latest Episode Aug 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule

Monthly

Format

Episodic

Hosting

anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Join hosts Bat the cat and G the dropout philosopher as navigate the pursuit of self-knowledge.

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Recent Episodes

S2E5 Courage: Discipline, transformation, and chili powder

Aug 14, 2025 24m

After a quick hiatus, G and Bat are back on Courage, or Veerya. Beginning with a recap and breakdown of Internal Family Systems, along with the last three Rasas (emotional energies) of Disgust, Fear,…

S2E2 Sadness: Waterbodies, compassion, and fenugreek

Jun 05, 2025 12m

This week on Office Hours by Dropout Philosopher, Bat and I explore Karuna Rasa—Sadness—as sacred softness, not failure. We look at how sadness is often the exile fear tries to suppress, and how…

S2E3 Fear: Protectors, ruminations, and tamarind

May 22, 2025 19m

Trigger warning: This episode discusses anxiety, self-harm, and trauma.This week, Bat and G explore the Rasa of Fear, Bhayanaka, through the lens of Internal Family Systems and The Yoga of the Nine…

S2E2 Disgust: Compost, eliminations, and asafoetida

May 01, 2025 15m

Trigger warning: This episode discusses depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.This week, Bat and G explore the Rasa of Disgust, Vibhatsa, through the lens of Internal Family Systems and The…

S2E1 Exiles, negotiations, and ginger garlic paste

Apr 17, 2025 13m

In this intimate opening to Season 2 of office hours, Bat (the cat) and G (dropout philosopher) reflect on the belief that they've always been “too much”—too sensitive, too dramatic, that they're…

S1E9 Scar tissue, jealousy and learning from my mistakes

Oct 25, 2024 10m

Does it really get better? Join Bat and G as they wrap up this experimental podcast season with confessions and a change in pace, with a commitment to being present over seeming perfect.

S1E8 Guardedly optimistic: Le fou, kidney stones, and turning 25 in the home I ran away from

Aug 01, 2024 23m

What does it mean to be authentic, and how can you, well, be that? Join Bat and G as they catch you up on the past few months and on the lessons they've been learning, with Bat reminding G of some…

S1E7 Sanskrit, canaries, and observing yourself

Jan 12, 2024 29m

How can you use self-experimentation to overcome recurring obstacles in your life? Join Bat and G this week as they explore the nuances of self-regulation and passion, with G diving into what she's…

S1E6 Catecholamines, D&D, and Yoda's patience: the pursuit of self-knowledge

Jan 04, 2024 32m

What have we learned in 2023? What do we hope to learn in 2024? Join Bat and G for the first episode of 2024, as we begin the pursuit of self knowledge. TW: Mentions of self-harm, suicide attempts,…

S1E5 An ode to marijuana, gentle parenting, and 26-pound turkeys

Nov 24, 2023 28m

What does self-love require? Join Bat and G this week as they recount their first Thanksgiving 15 years ago, with G recognizing their growth and paying homage to the things that have accelerated it.…

Bat's bedtime stories: big decisions, a writing sample, and being cryptic

Nov 02, 2023 23m

Who is the dropout philosopher? Why? Join Bat and G for Bat's bedtime stories, released every three regular episodes, as G unravels the narrative leading to the dropout philosopher.

S1E3 Tiles, breath, and listening carefully

Oct 19, 2023 29m

How much of what you understand is actually your interpretation? Join Bat and G this week as Bat gives G the reigns and they explore the nuances of belief, with G sharing their realization that there…

S1E2 Onions, signals, and understanding intentions

Oct 05, 2023 25m

How do you determine who to express yourself to? Join Bat and G this week as they explore the many layers of building safety, with G sharing what she's learning about intentions vs. impact. TW:…

S1E1 Haitian Creole, cats, and expressing emotions

Sep 28, 2023 26m

Do you know how to express what you are feeling, while actively feeling it, to the people you love? Join Bat and G this week as they explore the difficulties of verbal and emotional communication,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does office hours have?

office hours has published 14 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Philosophy, Society & Culture.

Is office hours still active?

office hours is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 22m.