In today's episode, Nate discusses the widespread anxiety and fear caused by the constant media cycle and how it's not a healthy or normal way to live. He shares his experience doing a Spartan race and how it helped him realize the importance of human connection and authentic relationships. Nate also touches on his personal struggles with social anxiety and depression and encourages listeners to not beat themselves up for feeling "off." He emphasizes that building meaningful relationships is the key to overcoming these modern problems.

In today's episode, Nate discusses the surprising benefits of boredom. He shares how a Harvard professor's video and a psychological experiment influenced his perspective. Our brains need time to wander, a state crucial for creative thinking. The constant presence of smartphones has eliminated the crucial time our brains need to wander. Nate offers simple ways to reintroduce boredom into daily life.

Nate discusses detachment theory, how insecurities tie us down and distract us, and how detachment may be a good strategy to improving life satisfaction

Nate explores the value and utility of hardship and how seemingly bad things can become wonderful gifts. He explores the experience of getting cheated on, having a growth mindset, and choosing to be grateful for difficult experiences.

Nate sits down with his good friend Aaron to discuss youth, the economy, southern culture, and lessons learned from hardship.

Many young people feel as if time is running out. In this episode, Nate breaks down why people feel this way, examples of how this shows up in his life, and what the root cause of it all is.

In the debut episode of Life & Death, Nate shares a little about himself, his thoughts about the problems society faces today, and why the Life & Death podcast exists.