NACHOS S4E20: Kierkegaard, Anxiety, and the Courage to Become

What if some of the discomfort you feel isn’t a sign that something is wrong—but a sign that you’re alive, growing, and standing on the edge of becoming?In this episode of NACHOS: Neuro-Affirming Conversation Hour for Outreach & Support, Dr. Hazlett takes listeners into the world of Søren Kierkegaard—the Danish philosopher who understood that anxiety, uncertainty, and the struggle to become yourself are not side effects of life, but part of the human condition itself.Together, we explore what Kierkegaard can teach us about fear, freedom, choice, authenticity, and the strange burden of being a person in a complicated world. This episode reflects on the tension between who we are, who we’ve been, and who we are still trying to become—and why growth so often feels uncomfortable before it feels meaningful.As always, NACHOS blends philosophy with lived experience, warmth, humor, and practical reflection, making big ideas feel personal, accessible, and deeply human. Whether you’re wrestling with anxiety, standing at a crossroads, trying to make peace with uncertainty, or simply craving a deeper conversation about what it means to live honestly, this episode offers a thoughtful companion for the journey.Join us for a conversation about Kierkegaard, courage, becoming, and what it means to keep choosing yourself—even when the path ahead isn’t clear.