#195 - Freedom, PTSD, war, and life through an evolutionary lens | Sebastian Junger

Publish Date: 2022/2/14

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#195 - Freedom, PTSD, war, and life through an evolutionary lens | Sebastian Junger

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

What early lessons did Sebastian learn about fascism?

How did Sebastian find his passion for writing?

What led to Sebastian becoming a great writer?

How did Sebastian's Achilles injuries impact him?

What was Sebastian's experience as a war reporter in Afghanistan?

How did war affect Sebastian psychologically, including his PTSD?

What sacred bonds did Sebastian observe among soldiers in Afghanistan?

What evolutionary forces unify tribes?

How do hunter-gatherer societies handle loss and connect spiritually?

What psychological mechanisms protect humans from pain?

How has parenting changed Sebastian, especially after losing a child?

How does community influence healing from PTSD?

What challenges does modern isolation pose, especially for parenting?

Why doesn't Sebastian own a smartphone?

How does Sebastian parent through an evolutionary lens?

What new perspective did Sebastian gain from his near-death experience?

How has Sebastian dealt with depression and anxiety?

What impact has the pandemic had on mental health?

What are Sebastian's thoughts on the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan?

What insights does Sebastian's latest book, Freedom, offer?

How does Sebastian define freedom in modern society?

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#195 - Freedom, PTSD, war, and life through an evolutionary lens | Sebastian Junger 02:57:01

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

What early lessons did Sebastian learn about fascism?

How did Sebastian find his passion for writing?

What led to Sebastian becoming a great writer?

How did Sebastian's Achilles injuries impact him?

What was Sebastian's experience as a war reporter in Afghanistan?

How did war affect Sebastian psychologically, including his PTSD?

What sacred bonds did Sebastian observe among soldiers in Afghanistan?

What evolutionary forces unify tribes?

How do hunter-gatherer societies handle loss and connect spiritually?

What psychological mechanisms protect humans from pain?

How has parenting changed Sebastian, especially after losing a child?

How does community influence healing from PTSD?

What challenges does modern isolation pose, especially for parenting?

Why doesn't Sebastian own a smartphone?

How does Sebastian parent through an evolutionary lens?

What new perspective did Sebastian gain from his near-death experience?

How has Sebastian dealt with depression and anxiety?

What impact has the pandemic had on mental health?

What are Sebastian's thoughts on the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan?

What insights does Sebastian's latest book, Freedom, offer?

How does Sebastian define freedom in modern society?

Shownotes Transcript

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#195 - Freedom, PTSD, war, and life through an evolutionary lens | Sebastian Junger