The Struggle
Gregor S Thomson
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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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#80 - Why Your Brain Sabotages You | The Chimp Paradox Explained w/ Dr Sarah Caddy
Why do we keep repeating behaviours we know are bad for us? In this episode of The Struggle, I’m joined by Dr Sarah Caddy to explore The Chimp Model, developed by Professor Steve Peters, and how it…
#79 - A NASA Scientist Explains Time w/ Sten Odenwald
A former NASA astronomer explains what time REALLY is and why everything you believe about it might be wrong.From relativity to free will, this conversation will change how you see reality forever.In…
#78 - Discipline, Fatherhood, Resilience & the Truth About Success w/ Diren Kartal
What makes someone truly disciplined? In this episode of The Struggle, I sit down with Diren Kartal to talk about productivity, resilience, fatherhood, coaching, discipline, handling failure,…
#76 - My Honest Thoughts on Louis Theroux’s Manosphere Documentary
Louis Theroux’s new documentary Inside the Manosphere has sparked huge debate — but I think it reveals something much bigger about masculinity, social media, and the crisis facing young men. In this…
#77 - How John McClarey Got on Dragon’s Den | Building a Business, Productivity & Pressure
John McClarey joins me on Episode 77 of The Struggle to talk about building Business Fives from scratch, what it really takes to grow a business over years, and what happened behind the scenes before…
#75 - Stoicism & Wellness: Why Self-Improvement Feels Miserable | Brigid Delaney
Is the wellness industry replacing religion? And is our obsession with self-improvement actually making us more anxious? In Episode 75 of The Struggle Podcast, author and journalist Brigid Delaney…
#74 - The Freedom Fallacy: Why Chasing Freedom Is Making You Miserable
Most of us feel trapped between two voices:One telling us to work harder, achieve more, and sacrifice now…And another telling us to slow down and enjoy life before it’s too late.In this episode of…
#73 - Your To-Do List Is Causing Burnout (Do This Instead)
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list?If productivity keeps leading to burnout, guilt, and never feeling like you’ve done enough — this episode will change how you plan your day.In Episode 73 of The…
#72 - ADHD: Disability or Superpower? Professor James Brown Explains The Truth
In Episode 72 of The Struggle, I sit down with ADHD expert Professor James Brown to explore the complex realities of ADHD. Is it a disability, a superpower, or simply a different way of thinking? We…
#71 - The Quote That Explains Why Life Feels Unbearable (And How to Finally Live)
In Episode 71 of The Struggle, we dive into one of the most powerful ideas I’ve ever come across — a 13-word quote by Zen teacher Charlotte Joko Beck:“What makes it unbearable is your mistaken belief…
#70 - The Truth About Desire: Why We Want What We Want With Charlotte Fox Weber
Are We Slaves to Our Desires? | Charlotte Fox Weber on Human Desires, Free Will & RelationshipsIn this episode of The Struggle, Gregor Thomson sits down with renowned psychologist and…
#69 - Toxic Productivity: How Hustle Culture Can Ruin Your Life (And The Solution)
Are you an ambitious overachiever constantly chasing “more”? In Episode 69 of The Struggle, I explore toxic productivity — what it is, how hustle culture can slowly ruin your life if left unchecked,…
#68 - ADHD Explained: Why We Struggle to Focus & Follow Through with Dr John Kruse
What if the most controversial public figure of our time could help us understand ADHD better? In this episode of The Struggle, psychiatrist Dr. John Kruse breaks down the science of Attention…
Episode 67 - 5 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew at 20 (Now That I’m 30)
Turning 30 gave me perspective — and in this episode of The Struggle Podcast, I share five lessons I wish I’d known a decade ago. These are insights that changed how I think about productivity, rest,…
Episode 66 - Why We’re Unhappier Than Ever — Connection vs Autonomy with William von Hippel
Why are we richer and freer than ever—yet feeling lonelier and less happy? In Episode 66, I sit down with William von Hippel to unpack the “connection vs autonomy” trade-off, the Easterlin paradox,…
Episode 65 - Q&A Special - How to Find Purpose, Beat Imposter Syndrome & Stay True to Yourself
In this special Q&A episode of The Struggle, I go unscripted for the first time — answering your biggest questions on identity, passion, purpose, imposter syndrome, mental health, mindfulness,…
Episode 64 - Is Life on Earth a Cosmic Fluke? Dr Mario Livio on Aliens & Curiosity
Is life on Earth a cosmic fluke, or is it inevitable wherever the right conditions exist? In Ep. 64 – The Struggle, I sit down with esteemed astrophysicist and bestselling author Dr. Mario Livio to…
Episode 63 - Why We Regret The Past And Long For ‘The Good Old Days’
Welcome back to The Struggle — Episode 63 is the final part of our three-part deep dive on time. We’ve explored the future, wrestled with the present, and now it’s time to confront the past.In this…
Episode 62 - Why You Can’t Live in the Moment — And What to Do About It
Why is it so hard to live in the moment — and why do we overthink it when we try?In this episode of The Struggle, we dive deep into the real reasons we struggle to stay present — and what we can do…
Episode 61 - Why Imagining Your Future Is Making You Miserable And What to Do Instead
🎯 Is your imagined future stealing joy from your present? In Episode 61 of The Struggle, we explore how thinking about the future can either empower you—or trap you in fear, anxiety, and…
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