Exploring Fear

Episode Notes This episode features Jonny Thomson, a philosophy teacher and the creator of Mini Philosophy, who deconstructs the narratives that fuel our modern anxiety. He advocates for using philosophical frameworks as a pathway to courage, drawing on ancient schools like Epicureanism to cultivate resilience, deeper self-understanding, and a more meaningful life. Jonny hosts a popular platform dedicated to making complex ideas accessible, often supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed by existential dread, attachment issues, or the pressure of "the good life." In this conversation, we explore his work and underlying philosophy, and discuss practical ways to engage with courage and vulnerability to create greater psychological space and support sustained growth and development. Links Jonny Thomson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/existential.hormesis?igsh=MXg4a3R2NnpidnFkNw== TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophyminis Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@philosophyminis Substack https://miniphilosophy.substack.com/ Big Think https://bigthink.com/mini-philosophy/ Exploring Fear Website www.exploringfear.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/exploring_fear?igsh=NjE4d2c3OWZocnF3 Youtube http://www.youtube.com/@exploring_fear

Episode Notes This episode takes a closer look at the history of Louis and Exploring Fear and then dives into the whys and hows of working with fear. When people think about fear its easy to just see it as that thing that happens when watching a horror film, doing extreme sports or in various emergency situations. The reality of fear is much more subtle and it plays out on a daily basis in all of our lives. Links Exploring Fear www.exploringfear.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/exploring_fear?igsh=NjE4d2c3OWZocnF3 Youtube http://www.youtube.com/@exploring_fear

Episode Notes This episode features Eric Haas, a therapist who integrates psychedelic-assisted work and embodiment-based practices into his clinical approach. He advocates for working through the body as a pathway to healing the mind, drawing on movement disciplines such as long-distance running and dance to cultivate awareness, resilience, and deeper self-understanding. Eric facilitates psychedelic retreats and works with clients in one-to-one settings, often supporting individuals who have found limited benefit from traditional talk therapy or medication alone. In this conversation, we explore his work and underlying philosophy, and discuss practical ways to engage with embodiment practices to create greater psychological space and support sustained growth and development. Links Eric Haas Instagram https://www.instagram.com/existential.hormesis?igsh=MXg4a3R2NnpidnFkNw== Website https://www.primalnature.eu/exp/ Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3WM3Ic0MxWVVbI1yqfVWRS?si=K8njsdjnRVqGBXjuLvQbbg Exploring Fear www.exploringfear.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/exploring_fear?igsh=NjE4d2c3OWZocnF3 Youtube http://www.youtube.com/@exploring_fear

Episode Notes This episode features David Bajramovic. David is a writer and content creator with a background in Western philosophy and psychology. In addition to his writing and content creation he also has an online community called Sisyphus society and does 1:1 coaching, applying all the knowledge and wisdom he has in helping people find meaning and actualise their potential. In this episode we talk about all things related to these existential topics such as life, death, anxiety, courage, meaning and suffering. Links David B. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recovering.overthinker/ Substack https://substack.com/@existentialespresso YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RecoveringOverthinker Exploring Fear Website www.exploringfear.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@exploring_fear Instagram https://www.instagram.com/exploring_fear/

Episode Notes This episode features Michalis M. He is a writer that draws from Eastern philosophy and focuses on existential topics like conscious, meaning, and how to live a life free from dogma. His writing has helped hundreds of thousands of people all over the world in this journey of self-discovery and self-awareness. In this episode we talk about all things related to fear and desire. We speak about his journey and how he got to where he is now. We then move on to touch themes like love, suffering, time, thought, curiosity and learning. Links Michalis M. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/freedom.from.the.madness/ Medium https://medium.com/@freedomfromthemadness Linktree https://linktr.ee/freedomfromthemadness Exploring Fear Website www.exploringfear.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@exploring_fear Instagram https://www.instagram.com/exploring_fear/

Episode Notes Hazel and Louis speak about all things fear. Going into Hazel's upbringing and her fathers influence on her relationship with fear, discussing one of many definitions of fear, looking at different ways we can navigate fear and what tools we can use. Links Hazel Findlay Hazel's website https://www.hazel-findlay.com/ Strong Mind website https://www.strongmindclimbing.com/ Strong Mind podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEE26pUiOzfStbsWMRiWF?si=e93d59143164485e Hazel's instagram https://www.instagram.com/hazel_findlay/ Hazel's youtube https://www.youtube.com/@StrongMindClimbing Exploring Fear www.exploringfear.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@exploring_fear Instagram https://www.instagram.com/exploring_fear/