In this episode, Amy and Grace share their experiences with being in a rut (or potentially the brink of burnout). They discuss their personal burnout warning signs and whether burnout is beneficial. They also return to the philosophy of "life is suffering" and go over their thoughts on Arthur Schopenhauer's three methods of escaping suffering.

Arthur Schopenhauer's Philosophy Article: https://www.thecollector.com/arthur-schopenhauer-philosophy-art/

Welcome to the final episode in the good person-ness series! In this one, we discuss whether good people are just naive, what makes someone a pushover, and the role of power dynamics in relationships.

Welcome to the second installment of Amy and Grace talking about good person-ness! In this episode, we discuss the connection between Grace's existential crises and her personal character, whether and why people may perceive themselves as "bad people," and how we tend to villainize major corporations. We also touch on positions of power and the human tendency to want our perceived self and internalized standards to reflect our "actual self." Stay tuned for the last episode in this mini-series coming out next week!

What does it take to be a good person? In this episode, we'll be performing a case study on our resident, good-person poster girl–Grace–to learn about what goes on behind the scenes. We discuss different motivations behind being a good person, how personality types contribute to good person-ness, and how it might be affected by your viewpoint of the world.

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Tune in to this week's episode to hear us open up about our experiences with imposter syndrome, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of long-term friends versus short-term friends, and share some different perspectives on how suffering may be the meaning of life. We also talk about why happiness seemingly cannot coexist with deep, meaningful art and the role responsibilities may play regarding our reason to live.

Rec of the week: Finch

In this episode, we embark on a discussion about social media–the role it plays in our lives, how it's changed, and how to use it responsibly. We also talk about the pros and cons of using social media, how social media has evolved over the years, and why humans feel the need to share everything they do.

In this episode, we ponder what it really means to be true to ourselves, the extent this is influenced by our nature as opposed to nurture, and the role of morals in our lives. We also discuss the importance of having the confidence to ask questions, improvements to the school system to encourage students to deepen their learning, and the role grades and academic validation play in our lives.

This week we're bringing back chatimes for a comfy conversation about gifted programs, imposter syndrome and our goals for the next year! In this episode, you'll hear about our individual experiences with gifted programs and why we think they should or shouldn't exist. We also talk about how imposter syndrome can inhibit people from getting the most out of new experiences and how they make compliments feel like a burden sometimes.

In this episode, we share our experiences with being the therapist friend, discuss some pros and cons of the matter, and shed light on how potentially damaging one of these therapist-friendships can be. We also offer some advice to both parties involved in this situation. Although we always support being vulnerable and discussing mental health with your friends, we also want to remind all of our listeners not to do so at the expense of your own mental health, to communicate clearly, and to set boundaries when needed!

Sources mentioned:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/19/smarter-living/how-to-get-your-friends-to-stop-treating-you-like-a-therapist.html#:~:text=Be kind with yourself&text=“It's not up to you to fix or be someone's,friends when they need you.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/being-therapist-friend-setting-boundaries-counseling-and-wellbeing/

Welcome back to two be honest! In this long-awaited episode, we explain why we stopped recording podcasts and why we chose to come back. You'll also hear about what it's been like moving away from home, work-life balance, and the pros and cons of social media.