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dropout philosopher
by geevanesam
Join hosts Bat the cat and G the dropout philosopher as they take some catnip and tackle the questions everyone has, with special guests from their personal and professional lives.
Episodes
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Courage: Discipline, transformation, and chili powder
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, and Sadness - G explores how our relationship with discipline can dictate what is courageous.…
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Sadness: Waterbodies, compassion, and fenugreek
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 letting it move can open the door to real healing. Through the lenses of Internal Family Systems and...
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Fear: Protectors, ruminations, and tamarind
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 Emotions. While the primary drive of fear is to protect, we explore ways it ends up inhibiting us...
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Disgust: Compost, eliminations, and asafoetida
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 Yoga of the Nine Emotions. Disgust often masks pain and shame held by exiled parts of us, while...
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Exiles, negotiations, and ginger garlic paste
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 simply prone to neuroticism—and how that shaped their relationship with emotion. Drawing from…
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Scar tissue, jealousy and learning from my mistakes
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.
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Guardedly optimistic: Le fou, kidney stones, and turning 25 in the home I ran away from
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 past moments that have lead to who they are now. Listen to the end for a special piece G has been...
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Sanskrit, canaries, and observing yourself
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 learning about the non-physical components of it.
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Catecholamines, D&D, and Yoda's patience: the pursuit of self-knowledge
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, and trauma Cover art: G's first self-portrait :)
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An ode to marijuana, gentle parenting, and 26-pound turkeys
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. Side note: The cover art for this episode has G from 2008, and honestly, we all should have seen...
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Bat's bedtime stories: big decisions, a writing sample, and being cryptic
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.
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Tiles, breath, and listening carefully
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 is almost always something deeper to what's being said. TW: Commentary on Israel's apartheid...
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Onions, signals, and understanding intentions
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: Mentions of religious trauma and sexual assault.
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Haitian Creole, cats, and expressing emotions
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, with Bat sharing her wisdom as our local expert on cats.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join hosts Bat the cat and G the dropout philosopher as they take some catnip and tackle the questions everyone has, with special guests from their personal and professional lives.
HOSTED BY
geevanesam
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Join hosts Bat the cat and G the dropout philosopher as they take some catnip and tackle the questions everyone has, with special guests from their personal and professional lives.
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