The BackPacking Psychonaut
The BackPacking Psychonaut
Alex Rodgers
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 Good Life
Mar 3, 2024
10 min
Is Ignorance Bliss
Mar 2, 2024
10 min
The Creator Economy
Feb 28, 2024
10 min
Base Your Self In Knowledge
Feb 27, 2024
11 min
Don't Try
Feb 26, 2024
10 min
Self Imposed Discomfort
When you take action, and commit to goals outside your comfort zone, your subconscious gets engaged in looking for evidence to achieve that goal. This becomes a mission for your mind to achieve, the necessity of pushing out your comfort zone and moving towards a new goal, that has unforeseen outcomes, forces the activation of energy. The feeling of panic sets in, out of fear, you start to consider what the potential outcome of not making it work. The pressure you’ve put on yourself amoun...
Feb 24, 2024
12 min
The Confidence Paradox
How trying to be confident makes you anxious.
Feb 23, 2024
15 min
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...
Feb 22, 2024
13 min
Trapped By The Programming - Social Influence
You get programmed from the moment you are born. From your first breathe till your last, you will live in a world that has a message to share. Society is a bundle of ideas that have ben infused together to create a functioning system. This system ensures survival and cooperation. The message behind the system needs to be one that helps the survival of the system, if it was any different, the system would fail. People are the code that make the system work, without the right code the computer ...
Feb 21, 2024
13 min
Stop Falling Back Into Old Habits
Set a goal - get motivated - promise to start gaol tomorrow - tomorrow comes - don’t start - beat yourself up - plan to start tomorrow - give up on goal - stay stuck. Why is this such a common pattern for people in the 21st century? People can’t seem to change. Simple behaviour change runs deep, our mind is a pattern recognising machine. The more an action has been fulfilled, the deeper the connections in the brain have been hardwired. Your behaviours come habitual. Instead of...
Feb 20, 2024
11 min
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