There Is No Spoon
A podcast by Smirik
21 Episodes
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21. The Friendship Audit: Are your friends helping you grow, or holding you back?
Published: 8/1/2025 -
20. Good, evil, and everyday heroism
Published: 7/17/2025 -
19. Order and chaos: why do you need them both?
Published: 7/3/2025 -
18. Atlas shrugged, or Why we sometimes need to be "dangerous”
Published: 6/27/2025 -
17. Does life have rules?
Published: 6/19/2025 -
16. What is destiny?
Published: 6/6/2025 -
15. Synchronicity for the rational mind
Published: 5/23/2025 -
14. Alchemy of midlife passage: death, rebirth, and a new myth
Published: 5/15/2025 -
13. Man’s search for meaning
Published: 5/6/2025 -
12. From fear of loneliness to helpful solitude, or Why we need to learn to be alone
Published: 4/30/2025 -
11. Death and other problems in the second half of life
Published: 4/23/2025 -
10. It’s a time to level up your weak spots, or Why thinkers should start dancing
Published: 4/16/2025 -
9. What questions should you ask yourself in midlife?
Published: 3/26/2025 -
8. What is existential self-care?
Published: 3/18/2025 -
7. Ignorance is bliss or why does knowing more often mean worrying more?
Published: 3/12/2025 -
6. Midlife Obstacles: From Social Patterns to Self-Discovery
Published: 3/4/2025 -
5. The Midlife Turning Point: When Our Projections Start to Fall Apart
Published: 2/24/2025 -
4. The Ghost of Job or a Contract with the Universe
Published: 2/18/2025 -
3. Ghosts of the Past and the Wounded Hero
Published: 2/11/2025 -
2. The Midpoint of Life: Understanding the Baggage We Carry
Published: 2/5/2025
Why are we so drawn to mythological stories in movies and books? Can we truly find meaning in myths — and is that meaning even there? Where should we search for answers about life, the universe, and everything in between? And how do we navigate personal crises — and come out transformed? In this podcast, we explore these big questions and more at the crossroads of psychology, philosophy, cultural studies, and science. Join us as we dive into timeless stories and enduring truths to uncover insights for today’s world.