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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 19 MIN

Why It Feels Like You're Frittering Away Your Life

from Beyond the Void: Philosophy & Psychology for the Modern Mind · host btv

You wake up with the weight of everything you should be doing, but your body won’t move. You’re not lazy, and you’re not broken. What you’re feeling is the freeze response - your nervous system’s way of keeping you safe, even when it’s holding you back. This video explores the psychology of inaction: how overthinking turns into paralysis, how self-criticism becomes control, and how fear hides behind perfectionism. It’s about learning to move again. Slowly, imperfectly, and without punishment. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or ashamed for not being able to “just start,” this one is for you. Watch it when your mind is loud and your body feels heavy. It might not fix everything, but it might help you breathe again. If this video found you at the right time, consider subscribing. There’s more where this came from - quiet thoughts for people who feel too much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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