On episode 4 of Overthink, Ellie and David talk about existential anxiety, FOMO, Netflix’s Emily in Paris, The Good Place, and the difference between the medical and existential model of anxiety. Then the dynamic duo discusses how to deal with existential angst through resoluteness, mindfulness, and faith--or what David likes to call “embracing your ugliness!” Interested in the works discussed? You can find them here: Søren Kierkegaard, The Concept of AnxietyMartin Heidegger, Being and Time Jean-Paul Sartre, Being and NothingnessGordon Marino, The Existentialist’s Survival GuideAmerican Psychiatric Association website, “What are Anxiety Disorders?” https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders Albert Camus, The Myth of SisyphusSimone de Beauvoir, The Ethics of Ambiguity Franz Kafka, MetamorphosisThe Good Place (TV show)Jenny Odell, How To Do NothingMichel de Certeau, The Practice of Everyday LifeSupport the showSubstack | overthinkpod.substack.com Website | overthinkpodcast.comInstagram & Twitter | @overthink_podEmail | [email protected] | Overthink podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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