EPISODE · Sep 11, 2024 · 32 MIN
Why Are We Pretending Normal Life Is Fine When It’s Actually Very Unnatural and Weird?
from In Our Nature · host Siobhán Friel
This episode discusses lying in the foetal position in a dark room and the desire to drink gin during the day while hiding under a duvet. Can you relate? ‘Normal’ life has become rather peculiar, what with all of the ecosystem-destroying and mental-health-shredding shenanigans that seem to prop up the economy. Join me as we explore:The stark contrast between "normal" and "natural"The many ways modern life has veered away from natural rhythms and balanceThe implications of our unnatural norms and how they shape our mental health and the planetWhat happens when we are out of sync with our inherent natureThe role of the individual (that’s you) and the role of everyone else when it comes to our disconnection and dissatisfactionMentioned:We’ve Made up What Mental Illness Is (And Who Decides What’s Normal Anyway?)"All Of This" (gestures around wildly) "Is Not in Our Nature"Feedback, questions, comments are welcome via email Get news, updates and nice things once a month or so, by joining my Friends List Thanks for being with me.
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This episode discusses lying in the foetal position in a dark room and the desire to drink gin during the day while hiding under a duvet. Can you relate? ‘Normal’ life has become rather peculiar, what with all of the ecosystem-destroying and mental-health-shredding shenanigans that seem to prop up the economy. Join me as we explore: The stark contrast between "normal" and "natural"The many ways modern life has veered away from natural rhythms and balanceThe implications of our unn...
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