(1:00) Kihong’s story: 1st job and relationship
(8:30) Therapy: it’s a journey
(10:30) Why deep reflection is so importnat
(14:30) Thomas’ story: post-college journey of self-discovery
(19:45) Why Thomas gave teaching a try
(24:00) People helping Thomas to get to where he is now
(25:32) Discovering your own values
(29:53) What helped Kihong: “Thoughts May Vary” podcast and Dale Carnegie’s book “How to stop worrying and start living”
(33:10) Keeping yourself busy helps
(37:40) What helped Thomas: therapy journals, building good habits, and art
(45:30) building the right communities
(48:00) Solitude vs. loneliness
(52:30) Distancing yourself from your internal monologue
(56:50) The irony of visibility: physical injury vs. depression
(59:00) Start by acknowledging
(1:02:00) Don’t seek happiness, seek contentment
(1:05:15) Compassion, remain optimistic
Thank you for listening. Mental health is a journey. Resources are available, and talking with a professional can be a valuable step if you are struggling.
Resources
Suicide and Crisis Hotine: Call 988
Thoughts May Vary podcast
"How to stop worrying and start living" by Dale Carnegie
We would like to be of any help to you in the process if we can -- feel free to contact us.
Contact us
Kihong: ahnkihong@gmail.com
Thomas: thclark@mit.edu
