Is boredom a negative experience? Can we become "better" at it? In this episode, we ponder about the many ways we express boredom and discover the central role it's played in both our lives. We do our best to justify why we haven’t started meditating yet, and Annika challenges whether playing Sims 4 might conjure the same benefits.

Offload is a joint collaboration between Annika Hagemann (@anna_kristina.h) and Maja Malmcrona (@majamalmcrona).

Recorded on April 3, 2020.

What role does gossip play in our lives, and is “good” gossip really possible? Is it, like Yuval Noah Harari claims, really the “foundation of our species survival”? And is it possible to over-love a plant? We did study psychology in high school, after all. 

Offload is a joint collaboration between Annika Hagemann (@anna_kristina.h) and Maja Malmcrona (@majamalmcrona).

Recorded on April 6, 2020.

Community in isolation. Are we more detached than ever, or is this a pivotal moment of solidarity where we face a common enemy? We have no idea. But we ponder about it in this episode and reflect on our own sense of community, digging deep into our irrational fears, the value of "finding your people" and the awkwardness of virtual parties. 

Offload is a joint collaboration between Annika Hagemann (@anna_kristina.h) and Maja Malmcrona (@majamalmcrona).

Recorded on March 29, 2020.

“I want to say this with a modest degree of modesty…”

Is modesty overrated or does it help to keep our egos in check? When does modesty become inauthentic and when does it serve us? In this episode, we talk about living in an achievement–focused world and take a long hard look at our own annoying habits.

Offload is a joint collaboration between Annika Hagemann (@anna_kristina.h) and Maja Malmcrona (@majamalmcrona).

Recorded on April 9, 2020.

We wrap our heads around the concept of escapism and how it manifests in each of our lives. Does it serve us or hinder us? Should we do more of it or avoid it? We butt heads about video games. Other topics of discussion include philosophy, doing things you're bad at and the power of dogs.

Offload is a joint collaboration between Annika Hagemann (@anna_kristina.h) and Maja Malmcrona (@majamalmcrona).

Recorded on March 17, 2020.