Conversations with Friends: Recent Episodes
Stephanie
Join host Stephanie Szeto as she catches up with friends, muses over her latest interests, and overthinks life.
In which we discuss how to live a more intentional life with more self-reflection and self-discovery.
Timestamps!
3:19 Why philosophy and psychology
9:32 Patrick's values
12:49 Focusing on the journey over the outcome
17:04 Values as a system for making trade-offs
19:07 Extracting values via observation
20:12 How to self-reflect
22:28 Step 1: Zoom out from the day-to-day
24:24 Step 2: Prioritize blank space
26:20 Living life on autopilot
28:04 Step 3: Hone in on ~feelings~
29:45 Living life intentionally
31:24 The value of journaling
34:09 Journaling tips
36:55 Self-discovery as a gradual, ongoing process
In which Monica talks about the cult she'd like to start, her philosophy on owning books, and finding structure, values, and community in our increasingly secular world.
In which we discuss quarantine hobbies, personal themes in lieu of resolutions, growing up, and Zhenni's regular practice of writing to herself!