Not Every Human Struggle is a Mental Illness. Sometimes, We Are Just Stuck!
My Philosophical Solution Might Surprise You
My Philosophical Solution Might Surprise You
Practical wisdom drawn from life's trenches. Here, I share how philosophical insights—ancient, contemporary, and my own—have transformed how I navigate modern challenges.
I have been thinking a lot lately about 'existential anxiety.' Much of the reason for this is due to discussions I have been having with my two sons. Now, more than ever, as young adults charting a life path, they face the fundamental questions of existence: Who am...
Balancing Reflection with Real-Life
The relationship between profound philosophical reflection and psychological struggles is a complex and deeply personal one. Many of history’s greatest philosophers, from Kierkegaard to Nietzsche to Foucault, grappled with what we would now call mental health issues – depression, anxiety, despair. Their stories raise poignant questions about the nature of...
Finding Wisdom in the Quiet Moments
The other day, while walking along the Isle of Man’s rugged coastline, a friend asked me what philosophical coaching actually means. It’s a question I’ve heard many times over the past few months, and like most important questions, its answer runs deeper than it first appears. ‘Is...
Discovering Clarity and Meaning Through the Simple
Not Once, But Twice