In this deeply personal episode, Henrik navigates through a day of profound emotional exploration, weaving together themes of existential loneliness, parental relationships, and the nature of human connection. Starting from his living room, breaking his usual recording routine, Henrik shares his experience of a "sad day," not in a tragic sense, but in a way that allows him to examine the deeper currents of human existence.

The conversation flows naturally through various topics: from the physics of touch (where we learn that nothing truly "touches" at an atomic level) to memories of his acting school days and a fateful concert that left him with tinnitus. Henrik reflects on parenthood, questioning the inherent responsibility of bringing someone into existence without their consent, while acknowledging the complexity of his own relationship with his mother.

With his characteristic blend of humor and philosophical depth, Henrik explores the nature of content creation, asserting his unique position that what he says "is not important" – a refreshingly honest take in a world oversaturated with self-proclaimed significance. The episode becomes a meditation on authenticity, loneliness, and the beauty of simply existing together in this moment of time.

Through his stream of consciousness, Henrik touches on topics ranging from the peculiar sound of clothes hangers through concrete walls to the vast emptiness between atoms, creating an intimate atmosphere where listeners are invited to simply be present with their own thoughts and feelings, whatever they may be.

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In this episode, Henrik weaves an intricate tapestry of human existence through a collection of imagined lives, each one a reflection of our shared desire to be more than what the world expects of us.

From a Mumbai call center operator who performs midnight poetry for stray cats, to a dentist who transforms extracted teeth into tiny animal sculptures, Henrik explores the beautiful duality that exists within all of us.

As he navigates through these stories, he contemplates the nature of existence itself, touching upon themes of birth, consciousness, and the perpetual miracle of new life entering our world every second.

The episode takes an unexpectedly tender turn as Henrik reflects on newborn babies and their pure state of being - completely receptive, without defenses or pretenses. Through this meditation on new life, he connects with that core essence that exists within all of us, that vulnerable, beautiful state of simply being that we carried within us from our very first moments.

As Henrik crafts these portraits of humanity, he reveals his own vulnerabilities and dreams, including his determination to reach one million listeners despite skepticism from others. His gentle determination and authentic voice create a safe space for listeners to drift away, much like falling asleep at a friend's house while they continue their gentle monologue into the night.

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In this meditative journey, Henrik invites us into the depths of winter at Adventure Wolf, his studio sanctuary, where he contemplates the persistent cold that seems to take root within his very being.

Through his characteristic stream of consciousness, he explores the concept of his "cold core" (CC) - a metaphysical space where frost meets philosophy.

As the episode unfolds, Henrik weaves together the story of his own birth in the sweltering summer of 1975, painting a vivid portrait of his parents' journey: a racist taxi driver, his mother's fierce determination, and his father's solitary processing of becoming a parent while sharing whiskey and cigars with the summer air.

The narrative dances between the physical and metaphysical, as Henrik contemplates the nature of experience itself - how moments are never purely one thing or another, but rather a complex tapestry of emotions and perspectives.

Through stories of his family's trials and triumphs, including his siblings' health challenges and the beautiful circle of life continuing through his niece's pregnancy, Henrik explores the multifaceted nature of love, fear, and parenthood.

This episode is a tender reflection on the complexity of human experience, challenging the notion that any emotion or moment can be simplified into a single narrative.

As Henrik's thoughts meander like a stream finding its path, we're reminded that sometimes the most profound truths lie in embracing the contradictions and complexities of our lived experiences.

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In this episode, Henrik weaves together an intimate tapestry of historical musings and personal reflections, creating a dreamlike exploration of the mundane moments that shape our shared human experience.

From his own battles with winter darkness in Stockholm to imagining Cleopatra's private frustrations with a lost hairpin, Henrik invites us into a space where time becomes fluid and the lines between past and present blur into a gentle haze.

As he sits in his "five-out-of-ten" sofa, Henrik contemplates the forgotten moments of historical figures - those small, ordinary instances that never made it into the history books.

Through his stream of consciousness, we discover Leonardo da Vinci's mild irritation with a paint-soaked sleeve, Joan of Arc's impossible itch beneath her chainmail, and Queen Victoria's silent battle with a defiant umbrella.

These glimpses into the everyday lives of extraordinary figures remind us that even the most remarkable humans shared in our daily struggles and minor inconveniences.

The episode becomes a meditation on memory, time, and the beautiful insignificance of our daily experiences.

Henrik's vulnerable admission of his own struggles with seasonal darkness and self-image adds a layer of raw authenticity to his philosophical wanderings.

As he questions the nature of the past and our relationship with forgotten moments, we're invited to consider our own place in the grand tapestry of time.

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In this unusually intimate episode, Henrik opens the door to his inner world, sharing the profound changes and transitions in his personal life.

Through a meandering stream of consciousness that weaves between reflections on separation, love, and the nature of human connection, he explores what it means to be simultaneously broken and whole.

As the garden studio holds space for his vulnerability, Henrik contemplates the curious paradox of how everything can change while nothing changes at all.

Like a late-night conversation with a trusted friend, the episode moves organically between deeply personal revelations and broader philosophical musings about the nature of relationships, the illusion of static futures, and the complex dance between emotion and wisdom.

Henrik's gentle voice carries us through an exploration of what it means to be truly honest while maintaining deep respect for the connections that shape our lives.

As planets align in the night sky and coffee dates continue with renewed laughter, we're reminded that even in times of profound change, some bonds transform rather than break.

This episode serves as a tender meditation on growth, fear, and the courage it takes to step through unexpected gates of change.

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Join Henrik on a whimsical journey through the cobblestone streets of medieval Stockholm, where fact and fiction dance together in the candlelight.

In this episode, Henrik weaves an intricate tapestry of entirely fabricated yet oddly specific historical "facts" about Stockholm's relationship with pickled herrings, psychic cats, and peculiar laws that never were.

Between tales of herring-filled shoes and cat burgomasters, Henrik reflects on the nature of control, acceptance, and the beauty of letting go.

From his old writer's den in Stockholm's Old Town to the present moment, this episode invites you to explore the thin line between history and imagination, while gently drifting off to sleep in the company of Henrik's soothing stream of consciousness.

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In this deeply contemplative episode, Henrik takes us on an intimate exploration of what it means to exist in a universe full of wonder.

Beginning with a characteristically self-deprecating introduction, he gently unfolds into a profound meditation on the nature of reality, touching everything from the dark matter holding galaxies together (much like the invisible bonds of family) to the poetic act of kissing coins before surrendering them to the Baltic Sea.

Through his unique perspective as a Swedish actor-turned-podcaster, Henrik weaves together childhood memories of mysterious mining shafts in Dalecarlia with cosmic musings about photons and the speed of light.

His stream-of-consciousness style creates a hypnotic tapestry where personal history mingles with scientific wonder, all delivered in his distinctive non-native English that somehow adds an extra layer of authenticity to his philosophical wanderings.

The episode takes unexpected turns through the underwater world of forgotten objects, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and the humble magnificence of fungi and bacteria.

Henrik's genuine enthusiasm for existence itself becomes contagious as he lists the things that make up our reality, from the cosmic to the mundane, each treated with equal reverence and wonder.

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This is an extra long New Years epsiode!

Sleep Tight and happy New Year dear Sleepy!

Thank you for supporting this embryo of a podcast during its first year!

See you next week with a new original episode!

/Henrik

Episodes within this episode:

• I mourn her tiny ears
• Stand tall in the stream of annoyance
• Thoughts are guests in our mind

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This is an extra long Christmas special!

Sleep tight!

Episodes within this episode:

• Eternal Nannie
• Delilah is living a very slow life
• The pregnant table's daughter

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In this deeply personal episode, Henrik talks about his relationship with the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, weaving together themes of loneliness, redemption, and the healing power of storytelling.

From his darkest days in a Stockholm suburb to his current life as a content creator, Henrik reflects on how fictional characters can become real comfort during difficult times.

With his signature stream-of-consciousness style, he explores the beauty of imperfect art, the nature of storytelling itself, and how even "crap" can be transformative when created with heart.

Between musings about narrative structure and childhood play, Henrik opens up about his own struggles with unemployment, heartbreak, and finding his way back to happiness.

This episode is a perfect example of how Henrik's seemingly random thoughts come together to create something surprisingly profound and comforting.

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