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Classical Wisdom SpeaksThe Philosophy of AnxietyAnxiety disorders are the most common of all mental disorders. Considered pathology, it is the most diagnosed and medicated of all psychological disorders... but what if it isn't always or only a medical condition? From Greek tragedies and Buddhism to actual practices from famous doctors like Galen, there are a myriad of important lessons about anxiety that can be gleaned from the past. Indeed the ancients had a lot to say about anxiety and mental conditions in general... and their perspective and observations were at times very different from those found in our modern era. ...2025-03-311h 18
Mission Gesundheit#67 Ashwagandha & Ayurveda: Wissenschaft oder Wellness-Trend? – mit Dr. Ananda Samir Chopra
Stress, Schlafprobleme, mentale Erschöpfung – viele von uns kennen das nur zu gut. Doch was, wenn es eine ganzheitliche Heilkunst gäbe, die schon seit über 5.000 Jahren genau diesen Problemen entgegenwirkt? In dieser Folge von Mission Gesundheit tauchen wir mit Dr. med. Ananda Samir Chopra, Leiter der Ayurveda-Abteilung der Habichtswaldklinik Kassel, tief in die Welt des Ayurveda ein. Wir sprechen über die Grundlagen dieser Heiltradition, die Balance der Doshas und darüber, warum Ashwagandha als eines der wirksamsten Adaptogene gilt.
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Perennial WisdomA Look Back at 2024 | Anxiety, Big Questions, and Losing Ourselves📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeWelcome back to the podcast, and happy new year to you all! Today, we’re pausing to revisit a few episodes from last year. This is not necessarily a “best of” collection; it’s just a few clips that I found particularly insightful or helpful. In the first clip, you’ll hear a portion of my conversation with Samir Chopra (author of Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide) on the meaning of anxiety. Next, you’ll get a clip from my con...2025-01-0249 min
Authentic ParentingWhat is Home? A Philosophical ExplorationYoga teacher, family constellations facilitator, and author of an upcoming book on healing the inner child, Nina Mongendre and a philosophical counselor and professor emeritus of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York Samir Chopra on isolation, not feeling alone, the spirtual meaning of home, opening our hearts, living with loss and much more. Nina and Samir are returning guests, here are their previous epsiodes: Ep: 403: How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life with Nina Mongendre Ep: 363: Who We Are and How We Heal with Nina Mongendre Ep...2024-11-2959 min
Harvesting HappinessA Philosophical Discourse on Disappointment with Samir Chopra PhDAs major elections unfold globally, uncertainty grips the world. Family members, neighbors, and friends who may have previously tolerated differences of opinion have become increasingly divisive and less accepting of alternative perspectives. Contests of this magnitude ensure that certain groups must grapple with disappointment. How can we unburden ourselves and others during these significant events?For a bit of philosophical discourse about disappointment, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author, philosophical counselor, and professor emeritus of philosophy at Brooklyn College, Samir Chopra. Samir shares insights about how acting in service to others...2024-11-0730 minHarvesting Happiness PodcastsA Philosophical Discourse on Disappointment with Samir Chopra PhDAs major elections unfold globally, uncertainty grips the world. Family members, neighbors, and friends who may have previously tolerated differences of opinion have become increasingly divisive and less accepting of alternative perspectives. Contests of this magnitude ensure that certain groups must grapple with disappointment. How can we unburden ourselves and others during these significant events?For a bit of philosophical discourse about disappointment, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author, philosophical counselor, and professor emeritus of philosophy at Brooklyn College, Samir Chopra. Samir shares insights about how acting in service to others...2024-11-0700 min
Harvesting Happiness Talk RadioA Philosophical Discourse on Disappointment with Samir Chopra PhDExplore philosophical discourse about disappointment paired with strategies for unburdening ourselves and others.
Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes author, philosophical counselor, and professor emeritus of philosophy at Brooklyn College, Samir Chopra PhD.2024-11-0430 min
First Things PodcastAnxiety: A Philosophical ProblemIn the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Samir Chopra joins in to discuss his new book, “Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide.”
Intro music by Jack Bauerlein.2024-10-2532 min
CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy)Anxiety from a Philosophical Perspective with Samir ChopraJacob Kyle interviews Samir Chopra about anxiety from a philosophical perspective. In Samir's new book Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide, Samir explores the therapeutic value of anxiety from traditions of Buddhism, existentialism, psychoanalysis and critical theory.To deepen your knowledge of yoga philosophy, grab our Yoga Philosophy Reading List, a curated PDF of all the books that will give you a comprehensive overview of the yoga philosophical traditions. GET YOUR LIST HERE: https://enroll.embodiedphilosophy.com...To learn more about the comprehensive contemplative curriculum in Sādhana School, and to use coupon code CHITHEADS250 go h...2024-10-141h 37
Authentic ParentingPanic Proof: Holistic Solutions to End Your Anxiety ForeverDr. Nicole Cain on the difference between anxiety and panic attacks and what to do to end anxiety forever. Learn the 9 types of anxiety and see which type you are. Build your own panic pack with holistic tools and use it when you need it. Get her book: Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail. info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/A...2024-10-041h 04
RadiotherapyFrom Anxiety to LipidsDr Mal Practice and Dr Lexicon are joined by Brooklyn College professor of philosophy, Samir Chopra, and Baker Institute researcher Dr Yow Keat Tham. Chopra discusses his new book called Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide, which explores insights about anxiety offered by ancient and modern philosophies such as Buddhism, existentialism, psychoanalysis, and critical theory. Dr Tham desribes his research into the development of lipid modulating therapies for cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. 2024-09-2952 minHarvesting Happiness PodcastsPhilosophy of Critical Thinking, Anxiety, and Mental Health with Samir Chopra PhD Maintaining a philosophical approach rooted in critical thinking can help us make sense of the barrage of information we experience during election cycles. Our natural anxieties are often preyed upon by masters of persuasion. We must enlist our powers of discernment to protect our mental health during this important election season.
br /> To discover how to protect our mental health with a philosophical approach, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes author, counselor, and professor Samir Chopra back to the podcast. Samir discusses the central tenet of his book, Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide, and relates...2024-09-1200 minHarvesting HappinessPhilosophy of Critical Thinking, Anxiety, and Mental Health with Samir Chopra PhD Maintaining a philosophical approach rooted in critical thinking can help us make sense of the barrage of information we experience during election cycles. Our natural anxieties are often preyed upon by masters of persuasion. We must enlist our powers of discernment to protect our mental health during this important election season.
br /> To discover how to protect our mental health with a philosophical approach, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes author, counselor, and professor Samir Chopra back to the podcast. Samir discusses the central tenet of his book, Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide, and relates...2024-09-1237 min
Harvesting Happiness Talk RadioPhilosophy of Critical Thinking, Anxiety, and Mental Health with Samir Chopra PhDExplore the idea of maintaining a philosophical approach rooted in critical thinking can benefit mental health and aid in alleviating anxiety. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes author, counselor, and professor Samir Chopra back to the podcast.
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Running with ProblemsSamir Chopra - Anxiety: A Philosophical GuideSamir Chopra is a Professor, Writer, and Philosophical Counselor in Boulder, CO. He joins us to discuss anxiety, grief, and guilt, as well as their relationship to life, running, and our beliefs.Show Notes:Check out Samir’s counseling practice at samirchopra.comCheck out Samir’s book: Anxiety: A Philosophical GuideA nice preamble to the book is his essay: The usefulness of dreadWe mention the sci-fi apocalypse book: The BeachFollow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Send questions or audio messages to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram.Theme music by Matt...2024-09-041h 22
Think Act Be PodcastDr. Samir Chopra — How to Find Peace Even When You're AnxiousMy guest this week is philosopher and counselor Dr. Samir Chopra, author of the fascinating new book, Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide (affiliate link). Topics we discussed included: The extent to which we are experiencing unique levels of anxiety in human history Philosophical inquiry that springs from anxiety The unconscious cognitive work we do to make the world sensible and navigable My guest’s loss of both parents fairly early in life and the consequences on his psyche Comparing our experienced misfortunes to the visible misfortunes of others The fear of not making the best use of our lives...2024-07-2451 min
Seth J. Gillihan, PhD – Think Act BeEp. 233: Dr. Samir Chopra — How to Find Peace Even When You’re Anxious2024-07-2451 minHarvesting HappinessAnxiously Awaiting Relief: A Philosophical Approach to the Human Condition with Samir Chopra PhDAnxiety is a natural response to the uncertainties and challenges we face in life. When we are anxious, relief can seem a world away. But, through cultivating self-awareness and practicing mindfulness, anxiety can be managed, transforming it from a source of suffering into an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. To discover the philosophical approach to treating anxiety, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a philosophical counselor, author, and professor emeritus of philosophy at Brooklyn College, Samir Chopra PhD.Samir shares the fears that are at the core of our anxieties and philosophical strategies...2024-07-0437 minHarvesting Happiness PodcastsAnxiously Awaiting Relief: A Philosophical Approach to the Human Condition with Samir Chopra PhDAnxiety is a natural response to the uncertainties and challenges we face in life. When we are anxious, relief can seem a world away. But, through cultivating self-awareness and practicing mindfulness, anxiety can be managed, transforming it from a source of suffering into an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. To discover the philosophical approach to treating anxiety, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a philosophical counselor, author, and professor emeritus of philosophy at Brooklyn College, Samir Chopra PhD.Samir shares the fears that are at the core of our anxieties and philosophical strategies...2024-07-0400 min
Harvesting Happiness Talk RadioAnxiously Awaiting Relief: A Philosophical Approach to the Human Condition with Samir Chopra PhDExplore the wisdom of ancient and modern philosophies surrounding the human condition of anxiety. Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Samir Chopra PhD about the many roots of anxiety and management strategies.
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Make Calcutta Relevant AgainS2 Episode 3 | The Magic of Calcutta | Rahul Badoni & Pragya ChopraCalling all Calcutta lovers!
Rahul & Pragya are overflowing with city pride and AI dreams in this jam-packed episode. Get the inside scoop on 145 East, Pragya's game-changing plans, and join the ultimate brainstorming session to #MakeCalcuttaRelevantAgain! 🚀
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Authentic ParentingA Philosophical Understanding of Anxiety with Samir Chopra, PhDSamir Chopra is a philosophical counselor and professor emeritus of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. I hope this episode will add a new layer in aiding you to reflect, reconsider and reconceptualize anxiety. We don’t have to be anxious about being anxious. Embracing our anxiety can be a portal to self-discovery and freedom. OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY ENJOY The Anatomy of Anxiety with Ellen Vora, MD Heal Your Anxiety for Good Why Anxiety Is Good For You Even Though It Feels Bad...2024-04-0559 min
Perennial WisdomA Philosophical Guide to Anxiety with Samir Chopra📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Samir Chopra, author of the new book Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide. Samir is a philosophical counselor and professor emeritus of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. In the conversation, we discuss the meaning of anxiety and how it can help us learn more about ourselves and the world around us. You can learn more about Samir’s work at Samirchopra.com.
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Gen Z DiplomatCan AI Ever Have Rights, Agency, Or Consciousness? - Samir Chopra | Gen Z Diplomat Podcast 66Samir Chopra is a professor of philosophy at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York. He has written books on the politics of technology, the legal theory of artificial intelligence, military aviation history (his latest book in this genre has just been released), and cricket.
This episode will teach you if AI will ever have agency, if our current notion of intelligence is appropriate, why AI doesn’t necessarily need to have consciousness, whether narrow AI is enough, how social media is changing the way we think, and lots more in the 66th...2023-08-0951 min
The Denver CruxEP 9: Healing the SoulToday I sat down with Samir Chopra. Samir is a professor of philosophy, author, and philosophical counselor. 2022-10-181h 57
New Books in SportsSamir Chopra, "The Evolution of a Cricket Fan: My Shapeshifting Journey" (Temple UP, 2021)Today we are joined by Dr. Samir Chopra, Professor of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and author of The Evolution of a Cricket Fan: My Shapeshifting Journey (Temple University Press, 2021). In our conversation, we discussed how Chopra became an Indian cricket fan, the unique role that cricket plays in immigrant South Asian communities in Australia and the United States, the scholarly legacy of CLR James Beyond a Boundary, and the future of global cricket since the 1980s.In The Evolution of a Cricket Fan, Chopra mixes autobiography, ethnog...2022-03-091h 06
New Books in Popular CultureSamir Chopra, "The Evolution of a Cricket Fan: My Shapeshifting Journey" (Temple UP, 2021)Today we are joined by Dr. Samir Chopra, Professor of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and author of The Evolution of a Cricket Fan: My Shapeshifting Journey (Temple University Press, 2021). In our conversation, we discussed how Chopra became an Indian cricket fan, the unique role that cricket plays in immigrant South Asian communities in Australia and the United States, the scholarly legacy of CLR James Beyond a Boundary, and the future of global cricket since the 1980s.In The Evolution of a Cricket Fan, Chopra mixes autobiography, ethnog...2022-03-091h 06
New Books in South Asian StudiesSamir Chopra, "The Evolution of a Cricket Fan: My Shapeshifting Journey" (Temple UP, 2021)Today we are joined by Dr. Samir Chopra, Professor of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and author of The Evolution of a Cricket Fan: My Shapeshifting Journey (Temple University Press, 2021). In our conversation, we discussed how Chopra became an Indian cricket fan, the unique role that cricket plays in immigrant South Asian communities in Australia and the United States, the scholarly legacy of CLR James Beyond a Boundary, and the future of global cricket since the 1980s.In The Evolution of a Cricket Fan, Chopra mixes autobiography, ethnog...2022-03-091h 06
New Books in British StudiesSamir Chopra, "The Evolution of a Cricket Fan: My Shapeshifting Journey" (Temple UP, 2021)Today we are joined by Dr. Samir Chopra, Professor of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and author of The Evolution of a Cricket Fan: My Shapeshifting Journey (Temple University Press, 2021). In our conversation, we discussed how Chopra became an Indian cricket fan, the unique role that cricket plays in immigrant South Asian communities in Australia and the United States, the scholarly legacy of CLR James Beyond a Boundary, and the future of global cricket since the 1980s.In The Evolution of a Cricket Fan, Chopra mixes autobiography, ethnog...2022-03-091h 06
Desi BooksDesi Books Ep 46 w/ Samir ChopraIn today’s episode, we have Samir Chopra in the #DesiCraftChat segment. He discusses his book, Bollywood Does Battle: The War Movie and the Indian Popular Imagination, which is out now. Thank you for listening.
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BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS"Be Right Back" (with special guest, Samir Chopra)Check out the full episode notes here.
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Seize the Moment PodcastSTM Podcast #67: Samir Chopra - How Psychedelics Can Affect Mental HealthOn episode 67, we welcome back philosopher Samir Chopra to discuss the recent research on the mental health benefits of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, the history of psychedelic use, the potential harm, our personal psychedelic experiences, how empathy may be the mechanism behind their medicinal effects, ego-dissolution and its potential to distance one from their negative core beliefs, and how psychadelics, if legalized, can impact society at large. Samir Chopra is professor of philosophy at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. He is the author of several books, including A Legal Theory for Autonomous Artificial Agents (2011). 2020-09-141h 15
Seize the Moment PodcastSTM Podcast #59: Samir Chopra - The Philosophy of AnxietyOn episode 59, we welcome philosopher Samir Chopra to discuss the importance and utility of anxiety in self-discovery, how philosophy helped him cope with the untimely deaths of his parents, the influence our beliefs have on our perceptions and conceptions of the world, why emotional intensity should be redirected rather than suppressed, the universality and inevitability of existential anxiety, human diversity and our inherent inability to fully capture an individual's essence, the fluctuating history of our understanding of mental illness, how normality is used to sustain power structures, overcoming false dichotomies to see the strengths in our weaknesses and vice...2020-07-191h 09
Grasshopper and the AntOn Philosophy of Counseling with Samir ChopraIn this episode, we have Samir Chopra who is a Professor of Philosophy and a Philosophic counselor. We discuss among many things, what is Philosophy of counseling, how does he approach with various clients, on philosophy of anxiety, approaching the current pandemic using tools of philosophy.
Samir writes at samirchopra.com.
He has written a series of blogs related to Philosophy of counseling:
https://samirchopra.com/2020/06/03/what-is-philosophical-counseling-part-one-the-basics/
https://samirchopra.com/2020/06/04/what-is-philosophical-counseling-part-two-the-counselors-work/
https://samirchopra.com/2020/06/08/what-is-philosophical-counseling-part-iii-dolls-that-remove-worries/
https://samirchopra.com/2020/06/11/what-is-philosophical-counseling-part-iv-aristotle-on-effective-and-practical-knowledge/
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Mindfulness in VoceEpisodio 166: Il Posto Giusto per Meditare? OvunqueNell'immaginario collettivo la meditazione viene associata a luoghi tranquilli e silenziosi. Per quanto questi possano favorire la concentrazione, in realtà non è affatto necessario che il praticante trovi un posto adatto o il posto giusto per meditare. Semplicemente perché la meditazione è possibile ovunque siamo.
Articolo originale di Samir Chopra su Medium.com
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Cricket with an Accent PodcastSamir Chopra revisits the India Pakistan Rivalry - Part 2Samir Chopra is back to conclude his thoughts on the India Pakistan cricket rivalry. In an extension to the first episode this conversation revolves around the rise of Tendulkar, Azhar's captaincy, the friendship tour of 2004 and the overall change in trajectory of this rivalry where India became a stronger outfit. It is hard to cover all the players in an exercise like this - but we managed to mention Akram, Dravid, Waqar, Dhoni among other key names from both sides. The topics also include the global appeal of Virat Kohli and how his popularity has transceded over to the...2020-06-071h 11Cricket with an Accent PodcastSamir Chopra revisits the India Pakistan RivalrySamir Chopra is an academic who has been writing about cricket for over a decade. He is the author of books "Brave New Pitch" and "Eye on the Pitch". He has been a prolific blogger for EspnCricinfo. In this episode Samir puts his fan hat back and travels back to his first memory of the India Pakistan cricket battles in 1978. The conversation visits the first live telecast of the rivalry to key performers like Imran Khan, Sunil Gavaskar, Mohinder Amarnath, Javed Miandad and Kapil Dev among others. Samir shares lots of observations on how these men and their teams...2020-05-0257 min
LeadermorphosisLearnlife learners on self-determined, lifelong learningDevin Carberry, Director of Learning Programs, and two learners, 16-year-old Gerard Almenara, and 12-year-old Samir Shariputra Chopra, share their experiences of what it’s like to be part of Learnlife in Barcelona. Learnlife is reinventing education by creating an open ecosystem for a lifelong learning paradigm. People of all ages are supported to become self-directed learners and develop the skills to be responsible community members. This is the future of education and the Learnlife model has much to teach us about how to upgrade our organisations, too. How to follow Learnlife: Twitter: @wearelearnlife Resources: Le...2020-03-2654 min
The FourFiftyOneNaming NamesSo 2016 is over, and your podcast hosts have hope for the new year; hope that there won't be mutually assured nuclear destruction in 2017, hope that there won't be Muslim internment camps, and hope that...our future selves won't look back at 2016 and think, "That year was pretty decent by comparison." This week Summer, Jesse and Jonathan discuss the real things that provide them that hope (Spoiler: Republican politicians, again), nuclear nightmares, what Bernie is up to, preserving your sanity when it's pushed to the limits, and delicious hot chocolate. We also have esteemed scholar Samir Chopra on the show to...2017-01-0200 min
Couch TalkCouch Talk 165 - Samir ChopraAuthor and Philosophy professor Samir Chopra talks about his new book “Eye On Cricket: Reflections on the great game”. He offers a deeply personal take on a game that has captivated him his entire life. He reflects on a childhood centered on cricket, fandom, and the expatriate experiences of cricket amongst other things.2015-06-1837 min
New Books in Western European StudiesSamir Chopra, “Brave New Pitch: The Evolution of Modern Cricket” (HarperCollins, 2012)The sixth season of the Indian Premier League recently concluded, and once again off-field problems cast light on the league’s growing pains. For the fifth year in a row, no Pakistani players were selected for the league’s teams, while other foreign cricketers were withdrawn by their national boards at various points in the tournament for service in international matches. Political and ethnic tensions in the state of Tamil Nadu required a change in host cities, from Chennai to Delhi, for playoff matches. After a dispute over franchise fees and three unsuccessful campaigns on the field, the franchise in Pune...2013-06-1747 minNew Books in SportsSamir Chopra, “Brave New Pitch: The Evolution of Modern Cricket” (HarperCollins, 2012)The sixth season of the Indian Premier League recently concluded, and once again off-field problems cast light on the league’s growing pains. For the fifth year in a row, no Pakistani players were selected for the league’s teams, while other foreign cricketers were withdrawn by their national boards at various... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports2013-06-1747 minCouch TalkCouch Talk 64 - Samir ChopraIn this episode, well known cricket blogger, Samir Chopra talks about his new book “Brave New Pitch” which deals with this crucial juncture we find ourselves in, where there are competing interests, financially and politically, between different formats of cricket and the different national boards. He talks about his background as a cricket blogger and how that aided him in writing this book, the club-vs-country debate in sport, possibility of franchise-based Test cricket and what should and could be in the future for cricket and its fans, amongst other things.2012-12-2137 min