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From Survivor to Thriver
Reframing Mental Health Conversations Through the Lens of Philosophy with Jamie Ryder
As the philosopher Seneca said, we suffer more in our imagination than in reality.
In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with Jamie Ryder to talk about his struggles with social anxiety and depression and how he has used philosophy to reframe mental health conversations and find more inner peace.
Jamie Ryder is a copywriter who uses philosophy in his work to help brands forge their philosophy and connect to customers. He's the founder of Stoic Athenaeum, a platform for making ancient ideas new again and reframing mental health conversations.
He also runs Sexy Philosophy, a newsletter, and community for business owners who want to embrace their own version of authenticity.
In today’s episode we cover:
- Jamie’s mental health journey
- How philosophy helped Jamie feel more resilient and capable
- How social anxiety presents itself
- Why our imagination makes things worse than they actually are
- The power of being your authentic self
- How Jamie prepares for situations that will cause him anxiety
- The TV show that helps Jamie when he is struggling with his mental health
- The four stoic principles and how they relate to mental health
- The difference between knowledge and wisdom
We hope you enjoyed our conversation with Jamie! If you want to learn more from him, make sure to check out his website here. You can also get the Sexy Philosophy newsletter here. If you’re interested in learning more about the show mentioned by Jamie, BoJack Horseman, make sure to check it out on Netflix. Check out the links below to learn more about the books mentioned in the episode as well!
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Links:
Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn
Subscribe to the Sexy Philosophy newsletter
Check out Donald Robertson’s books
Check out Breakfast with Seneca by David Fideler
Check out How to Live: A Life of Montaigne by Sarah Bakewell
Get in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com
Quotes:
“Philosophy for me is a deeper level which has really helped me on a personal level when it comes to my mental health.” -Jamie
“Knowledge is something you’re always seeking and acquiring, wisdom is actually putting it into practice.” -Jamie
“As humans, we blow things out of proportion in comparison to the reality of what we’re actually going through.” -Erik
“Breaking down stigmas externally takes a huge amount of work internally.” -Marc