Published Mar 31, 2020

SPECIAL EPISODE! How To Fail: Alain De Botton on embracing vulnerability in the age of Coronavirus

Alain de Botton delves into the profound themes of vulnerability and finding meaning amid crises, advocating for embracing true emotions to forge deeper human connections, and shares mental health strategies rooted in stoic philosophy to maintain composure and well-being in the age of Coronavirus.

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SPECIAL EPISODE! How To Fail: Alain De Botton on embracing vulnerability in the age of Coronavirus

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Community in Crisis

Control and Composure

Embracing Denial

Living with Grief

Media and Mental Health

Cosmic Perspectives

The Art of Soothing

Mind and Body Balance

Finding Beauty Amidst Struggles

Embracing Emotional Turmoil

Embracing Life's Fragility

Tears and Tenderness

Embracing Fear

Embracing Mortality

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Finding Meaning

Embracing Vulnerability

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SPECIAL EPISODE! How To Fail: Alain De Botton on embracing vulnerability in the age of Coronavirus

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Finding MeaningAlain de Botton discusses the philosophical and communal aspects of finding meaning during crises. He highlights the importance of adopting a cosmic perspective and fostering human connections to navigate challenging times.

Finding Meaning

Embracing VulnerabilityAlain de Botton discusses the power of vulnerability and its role in fostering genuine human connections. He challenges societal norms around vulnerability and grief, advocating for a more open and honest approach to emotions.

Embracing Vulnerability

Mental Health StrategiesAlain de Botton explores how stoic philosophy can help us maintain composure during crises and the role of media in shaping our mental health. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on what we can control and the need to manage media consumption to preserve our well-being.

Mental Health Strategies

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