De oorzaken van stress. Over je jeugd, emoties en Het Nu met Werner Steenbergen en Thijs Lindhout
The episode begins with Werner Steenbergen introducing the concept of non-duality, explaining it as a state without judgment where good and wrong do not exist, challenging the idea that we are responsible for everything. Patrick Kicken then shares a personal story about hanging up on his mother during arguments and immediately calling back out of guilt, linking this to childhood patterns and fear of abandonment. The conversation shifts to Patrick's background, including his experience as a radio DJ at 3FM and Veronica, where he worked seven days a week and eventually suffered two burnouts due to stress over listener figures and rankings. He discusses his podcast 'Life Without Stress', which has over 475 episodes, and admits that a completely stress-free life is a utopia, suggesting it might better be called 'life without fear'. Patrick recounts how he interviewed Eckhart Tolle by waiting in his hotel through a connection, asking the guru about his music preferences. He explains various techniques to stay in the present moment, such as watching films at double speed, focusing on sounds like a refrigerator, or broadening attention in everyday settings like a supermarket. The episode also touches on addiction, with mentions of benzodiazepine withdrawal and coping mechanisms, and includes quotes from figures like Alexander Smit and Banksy shared on Patrick's Instagram. Throughout, themes of ego, projection, and the search for inner peace recur, with references to other podcasts like 'Philosophy with Mayonnaise' and guests like Jan van Delden. The format is an interview with multiple guests, blending personal anecdotes, philosophical discussion, and practical advice in a conversational tone.
