The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast

By: Mark Manson
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  • Best-selling author Mark Manson brings his irreverent, hard-hitting style right to your ear holes with life advice that doesn't suck. ㅤ Featuring a mix of guest appearances, burning reader questions, and solo shows with just Mark and a microphone, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast explores all the uncomfortable questions that, if you're brave enough to ask yourself, might just change your life. ㅤ Whether it's your relationship, career, health, wealth, or happiness, Mark tackles it all with refreshing honesty and a dash of foul-mouthed humor.
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  • How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Life (ft. Dr. Julie Smith)

    How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Life (ft. Dr. Julie Smith)
    Mar 5 2025
    You know that voice in your head that loves to tell you that you suck? Yeah, that one. The one that compares you to everyone on Instagram, tells you you’re a failure for eating cereal at 11 p.m., and insists you’ll never get your life together. Well, today, we’re calling in a professional to deal with that assh*le. Dr. Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist and viral mental health educator who’s built a massive following by actually making psychology make sense. In this episode, she breaks down how to quiet that inner critic, stop getting crushed by comparison, and reframe your self-loathing into something a little more useful—like self-respect.We also dig into what it’s like to become internet famous when you’re an introvert, why emotions are not facts (even though they feel like they are), and how to stop letting social media, your parents, and your own bullsh*t beliefs define your worth. Whether you’re stuck in a shame spiral, wondering why life feels pointless, or just trying to figure out how to not hate yourself so much, this episode is for you.Get a free sample pack with any drink mix purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/idgafUse code IDGAF to get 10% your health services at https://marekhealth.com/idgafDr. Julie’s new book, Open When: A Companion for Life's Twists & Turns: https://www.amazon.com/Open-When-Companion-Lifes-Twists-ebook/dp/B0D3CB1XX6Dr. Julie’s first book, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Nobody-Told-This-Before-ebook/dp/B0983L6T32Sign up for my newsletter, Your Next Breakthrough. It will help make you a less awful person: https://markmanson.net/breakthroughFollow Dr. Julie:https://www.youtube.com/@DrJuliehttps://www.instagram.com/drjuliehttps://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliehttps://x.com/drjuliesmithhttps://www.facebook.com/DrJulieSmith/Follow Me:https://instagram.com/markmanson/https://twitter.com/IAmMarkMansonhttps://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/https://www.tiktok.com/@iammarkmansonChapters:0:00 Introduction01:21 Using social media to improve mental health?04:50 How Dr. Julie stays sane07:01 When Dr. Julie has to take her own advice14:01 How to deal with comparing yourself to others too much24:21 The human capacity for resilience32:56 How to be less lonely36:57 How to know if therapy is working43:19 What about nihilism?52:13 Where do most parents get it wrong?56:46 What about when you hate yourself?Theme Music: Icarus Lives by Periphery, used with permission from Periphery.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • How to Fear Less, Spark More Creativity, and Choose Better Problems in Life

    How to Fear Less, Spark More Creativity, and Choose Better Problems in Life
    Feb 26 2025

    Fear of failure isn’t really about failure—it’s about what failure means to us. We’re not scared of messing up; we’re scared of being judged, embarrassed, or proving our worst insecurities right. But the people who actually succeed at anything are the ones willing to suck at it long enough to get good. Today, we break down why failure feels so terrifying, how social comparison messes with our heads, and why the loudest critics are usually the ones who’ve never done a damn thing themselves. Tune in for some practical tips on overcoming all of this.


    We also dig into the science of why boredom can spark better ideas, why our addiction to content might be making us less creative, and whether we should all do a digital detox before our brains turn into overstimulated mush. Finally, we wrap things up with a simple but profound question: If life is just an endless series of trade-offs, what are the best problems to have? Because problems never go away—you just get to level up to better ones.


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    The Creative Benefits of Boredom: https://hbr.org/2014/09/the-creative-benefits-of-boredom


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    Theme song: Icarus Lives by Periphery , used with permission from Periphery.
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    54 mins
  • The Hard Truth About Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll (ft. Randy Blythe)

    The Hard Truth About Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll (ft. Randy Blythe)
    Feb 19 2025

    Life in a rock band isn’t all sold-out shows and backstage parties—it’s a high-pressure, all-consuming commitment that tests friendships, sanity, and survival. In this episode, I sit down with Randy Blythe, legendary frontman of Lamb of God, to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to last in the music industry. From the brutal realities of band relationships to the myths of the rockstar lifestyle, Randy shares unfiltered insights on creativity, addiction, and personal transformation.


    We also dig into his journey to sobriety, the impact of punk rock’s DIY ethos, and the surprising ways today’s generation is redefining rebellion. Whether you’re a musician, a fan, or just someone navigating your own challenges, this conversation is a raw and inspiring look at resilience, reinvention, and the power of staying true to yourself.


    Randy’s books:

    Just Beyond the Light: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Beyond-Light-Making-Inside-ebook/dp/B0DJHMN7C1


    Dark Days: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Days-D-Randall-Blythe/dp/0306825090


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    Theme music: "Icarus Lives" by Periphery, used with permission from periphery.
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    1 hr and 19 mins

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Misogyny

Have listened to all the episodes so far, not one of his guests have been female, I suppose Mr. Manson doesn't value women's opinions or think they have anything of value to say. Very disappointing.

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