The BackPacking Psychonaut
Welcome to TheBackPackingPsychonaut, a space where we dive into the wild terrains of the mind and navigate the challenges that many of us face on our mental health journey. I'm Alex Rodgers, your guide on this adventure of self-discovery, and together, we'll explore the highs and lows of the inner world.
Imagine this: You're not just a traveler; you're a psychonaut equipped with curiosity, a backpack full of introspection, and a compass that points straight to your own inner struggles. Our mission? To trek through the thick jungles of self-doubt, cross the vast deserts of fear, and climb the towering mountains of ego that often hold us back.
In each episode, we'll unfold a new chapter in our quest, sharing stories of triumph and struggles, drawing wisdom from both ancient traditions and modern insights. Our goal is to uncover the secrets of the mind, spotlighting the shadows that can hinder personal growth.
This podcast is your go-to guide, not just for understanding your mind, but for conquering the barriers that might be weighing heavily on your shoulders. From the peaceful moments of mindfulness to the thunderous waterfalls of self-discovery, TheBackPackingPsychonaut is your ticket to an inward journey.
So, buckle up—or maybe just make sure those backpack straps are snug—and let's embark on this transformative expedition together. We're here to explore the landscapes of your consciousness, where the challenges you face are not roadblocks but gateways to self-discovery. Welcome to TheBackPackingPsychonaut, a companion for young lads navigating the tricky terrains of anxiety, self-doubt, and feeling a bit lost.
The BackPacking Psychonaut
Goals Are For More Than Achieving
A clouded and confused mind lacks clarity.
When life feels overwhelming, when you’re lost and unsure what to do, you can easily fall into the traps of anxiety and depression. anxiety is being stuck in the future, ruminating on what could be. Depression is being stuck in the past, pondering on what happened. These are the two most common mental health disorders, both cases of living outside the present moment. Without a reason to focus on the present, your mind will flicker between the two.
This is a natural process for the mind. Through billions of years of evolution, the mind has evolved systems to learn from the past, take lessons, and project them into the future. To use the information stored from one's experience to anticipate and prepare for what’s potentially going to happen. This is an amazing gift. Without it, humans would lack the ability to be self-aware. Without self-awareness, there is no conscious learning, only natural adaptation through biological processes, but no abstract thinking. Therefore, without our ability to abstract the past and future, we would have never learned how to survive and thrive in the world.
However, this essential evolution of abstract thinking has come at a cost. With anything, there are positives and negatives. And when the balance of the negative and positive is off, we are left feeling disoriented. We are left confused and emotionally impaired. Procrastination, perpetual anxiety, unwavering depression—these are born from the same origin: a lack of clarity.
Clarity is our way of ordering our mind, of keeping the system of worrying about the past or stressing about the future controlled. When a lack of clarity is present, our mind gets confused on what to prioritise. There is an infinite number of opportunities presented to you from the moment you wake up
Listen to this podcast to find clarity