Gregor S Thomson

12/12/2025

💭 “What makes it unbearable is your mistaken belief that it can be cured.”

This 13-word quote from Zen teacher Charlotte Joko Beck hit me so hard that I’ve thought about it every single day since reading it.

In Episode 71 of The Struggle, we dive into:
• Why suffering is inevitable, no matter what you do
• How your mind amplifies pain through expectations
• Why chasing achievements or material things never truly cures unhappiness
• A powerful Zen story of a student standing under a cold waterfall — and what it teaches us about perception, acceptance, and the human condition
• How to stop waiting for a cure in the future and start living fully in the present

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsatisfied, or frustrated by life, this episode is for you.

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube below

📌 Apple and Spotify links are in the comments 👇

In Episode 71 of The Struggle, we dive into one of the most powerful ideas I’ve ever come across — a 13-word quote by Zen teacher Charlotte Joko Beck:“What m...

24/11/2025

The new episode of The Struggle might be one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had.

This week I sat down with psychotherapist and author Charlotte Fox Weber to explore desire — why we want what we want, why distractions pull us in, and what it really means when life starts to feel unfulfilling.

We talked about:
• Why surface-level distractions point to deeper unmet desires
• How ignoring what we want actually makes desire stronger
• The 12 core desires in Charlotte’s book
• What it means to “fill the void”
• How to reconnect with real meaning and deeper motivation

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep ending up in the same patterns, this episode will resonate deeply.

Watch the full episode on YouTube 👇

🎧 Spotify + Apple links in the comments.

Let me know what part speaks to you most.

Are We Slaves to Our Desires? | Charlotte Fox Weber on Human Desires, Free Will & RelationshipsIn this episode of The Struggle, Gregor Thomson sits down with...

16/11/2025

Are you ambitious… but exhausted?
Disciplined… but never satisfied?
Productive… but somehow always behind?

That was me for a decade — until I finally realised something uncomfortable:

Productivity can become toxic.

In Episode 69 of The Struggle, I break down:

🔥 Why hustle culture helps you in the beginning but quietly destroys your ability to rest
🔥 How people like Goggins, Hormozi and Willink motivate some… but accidentally harm others
🔥 The hidden signs you’ve swung too far into productivity
🔥 Why you feel guilty when you stop
🔥 And the actual solution — balance, self-compassion, and a healthier relationship with time

If you’re an overachiever who can’t switch off, this episode is for you.

👇 Full episode is here — link below.
(Spotify + Apple Podcasts links are in the comments.)

Are you an ambitious overachiever constantly chasing “more”? In Episode 69 of The Struggle, I explore toxic productivity — what it is, how hustle culture can...

01/11/2025

🚨 ADHD Isn’t Just Fidgeting or Distractibility

In Episode 68 of The Struggle, Dr. John Kruse breaks down the core symptoms of ADHD, why many adults don’t even realize they have it, and how early patterns in life can impact focus, attention, and daily functioning. 🧠

🎥 Watch the full conversation below on YouTube

🎧 Spotify and Apple Podcasts links are in the comments so you can listen on the platform of your choice.

💬 Question for you: Do you relate more to FIDGETING or DISTRACTED? Drop one word below and share your experience.

What if the most controversial public figure of our time could help us understand ADHD better? In this episode of The Struggle, psychiatrist Dr. John Kruse ...

23/10/2025

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: 5 Lessons I Wish I Knew at 20 (Now That I’m 30)

Turning 30 hit me with a wave of perspective, not in a crisis kind of way, but in a clarity kind of way.

In this week’s episode of The Struggle, I share the 5 lessons that genuinely changed how I think about:

✅ Productivity (that actually makes life better)
😮‍💨 Rest without guilt
💛 Self-compassion and inner dialogue
🔋 Meaningful moments vs constant self-improvement
🧠 Who you think you are vs who you really are

If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing the next goal… beating yourself up for not doing enough… or living life on autopilot, this episode will help you slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what actually matters.

👇 Full episode is here — if you watch one thing today, make it this.

🎙️ Or listen via Spotify or Apple Podcasts (links in comments)

Before you click — I’d love to know:
What’s one lesson YOU wish you learned earlier in life?

Drop it below. I’ll be replying to every comment. 💬

Turning 30 gave me perspective — and in this episode of The Struggle Podcast, I share five lessons I wish I’d known a decade ago. These are insights that cha...

07/10/2025

🎙️ Episode 66 of The Struggle is LIVE!

In this episode, I sit down with William Von Hippel to explore the hidden forces that shape our happiness, relationships, and modern lives. From the evolutionary roots of connection and autonomy, to why online dating is messing with men’s and women’s expectations, and how societal changes affect everything from testosterone to humor—we dive deep into what really drives human behavior.

💡 If you’ve ever wondered why we feel dissatisfied despite living in the “best time to be alive,” or how understanding evolution can help you navigate relationships and life choices more effectively, this episode is packed with insights you can’t miss.

📺 Watch the full episode below

🔗 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FUwY6GBY863TgSgyE6Uin?si=HBpPz54dQvSJ5IAKrsy5fQ

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-struggle/id1724163527?i=1000726777761

💬 Join the conversation: What part of your “modern life” feels completely mismatched with your evolution? Drop your thoughts below!

Why are we richer and freer than ever—yet feeling lonelier and less happy? In Episode 66, I sit down with William von Hippel to unpack the “connection vs aut...

01/09/2025

🎙️ First ever Q&A on The Struggle Podcast!

For the first time I went completely unscripted — answering your biggest questions on:
✨ Finding purpose
✨ Beating imposter syndrome
✨ Overcoming regret & staying present

👉 Watch the full Episode 65 here below 👇

🎙️ Listen via Spotify or Apple Podcasts

In this special Q&A episode of The Struggle, I go unscripted for the first time — answering your biggest questions on identity, passion, purpose, imposter sy...

28/08/2025

Is life on Earth a cosmic fluke, or is it inevitable wherever the right conditions exist? In Episode 64 of The Struggle, I spoke with esteemed astrophysicist and bestselling author Dr. Mario Livio to unpack some of the most profound questions in science and humanity’s future.

Watch below on YouTube or listen via Spotify or Apple Podcasts 🪐

Is life on Earth a cosmic fluke, or is it inevitable wherever the right conditions exist? In Ep. 64 – The Struggle, I sit down with esteemed astrophysicist a...

27/08/2025

🎙️Big Announcement: This Week's Episode is a Q&A!
I'm recording a special episode of The Struggle where I answer YOUR questions - and I want you to be part of it.
👉 What's one thing you'd love me to break down?
* A challenge you're facing right now
* A question about mindset, growth, or psychology
* Something personal you've always wondered about me or the podcast
Drop your question in the comments below and I'II
feature as many as I can in the episode (with shoutouts!).
Your question could shape the conversation — and help someone else who's struggling with the same thing.
Let's make this episode one we create together.
Ask me anything below and I'll dive in this week!

25/08/2025

🎙️Big Announcement: This Week's Episode is a Q&A!
I'm recording a special episode of The Struggle where I answer YOUR questions - and I want you to be part of it.
👉 What's one thing you'd love me to break down?
* A challenge you're facing right now
* A question about mindset, growth, or psychology
* Something personal you've always wondered about me or the podcast
Drop your question in the comments below and I'II
feature as many as I can in the episode (with shoutouts!).
Your question could shape the conversation — and help someone else who's struggling with the same thing.
Let's make this episode one we create together.
Ask me anything below and I'll dive in this week!

24/08/2025

🎙️ Big Announcement: This Week’s Episode is a Q&A!

I’m recording a special episode of The Struggle where I answer YOUR questions — and I want you to be part of it.

👉 What’s one thing you’d love me to break down?
• A challenge you’re facing right now
• A question about mindset, growth, or psychology
• Something personal you’ve always wondered about me or the podcast

Drop your question in the comments below 👇 and I’ll feature as many as I can in the episode (with shoutouts!).

Your question could shape the conversation — and help someone else who’s struggling with the same thing.

Let’s make this episode one we create together.
🔥 Ask me anything below and I’ll dive in this week!