The Overthinkers

Is There A Link Between Creativity and Mental Illness?

Why do so many creative people turn out to be mentally ill? Does being mentally ill make you more creative? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes give their hot takes on this live debate. Links to articles cited:
 
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160225-does-mental-illness-enhance-creativity
 
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/the-real-link-between-creativity-and-mental-illness/ 
 
https://www.insider.com/the-link-between-creativity-and-mental-health-2018-7
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-mJEZbHFLs&t=2999s&ab_channel=JordanBPeterson
 

Is It Okay To Doubt God? (With Dominic Done)

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes are joined by author Dominic Done to discuss whether it's sinful to doubt God, or if it's actually a healthy thing.
 
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faith
 
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doubt
 
https://www.barna.com/research/two-thirds-christians-face-doubt/

How Do You Make Friends? (With Dr. Joy Clarkson)

People have a harder time today than ever making friends. So how does one make friends? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes sit down with author and speaker Dr. Joy Clarkson to unpack this deeply modern problem.
 
Articles referenced in this episode:https://www.americansurveycenter.org/research/the-state-of-american-friendship-change-challenges-and-loss/
 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/23/americans-alone-thanksgiving-friends/
 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200307/the-dangers-loneliness
 

How Do You Adult?

"Adulting" is a tough hill to climb for Millenials and Gen Z. Most in these generations struggle with feeling like they are truly an adult. So what things does one need to do to really achieve adulthood? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss on this first episode of 2023.
Below are the list of things we advise you to do to be an adult, with the resources we mention in the episode.
 
1. Workout three times a week
According to the CDC (How much physical activity do adults need?), you should be exercising 150 hours a week, or 30 minutes a day for five days a week.
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm
CDC.Gov “Benefits of Physical activity” 
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm
2. Cook most of your own meals
- It’s tastier, it’s healthier, it’s cheaper. https://medium.com/@kevin18lee/3-reasons-why-you-should-cook-your-own-meals-1142ce292fad
3. Eat healthily 
4. Read one book a month
According to a Pew Research study, the typical American has read 5 books in the past 12 months, while 75% have read at least one book. The average is 12 or 14 if you include the avid bookworms. 
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/01/06/three-in-ten-americans-now-read-e-books/
5. Be financially independent
6. Live below your means (be financially stable)
7.  Regularly build savings 
8. Work in your preferred field/get paid to do what you want to do
9. Have good credit
According to the Forbes article “What Is A Good Credit Score?” a good credit score is at least a 700.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-score/what-is-a-good-credit-score/
10. Have three close, long-term friends
-According to the Survey Center on American Life, Americans today have fewer friends and talk to them less often than they did 30 years ago. In 1990, less than one-third (27 percent) said they had three or fewer close friends, while today that number is close to half (49 percent).
- The Washington Post Piece, Americans Are Choosing To Be Alone
- Psychology Today’s The Dangers of Loneliness. 
11. Be in a long-term committed relationship (or have chosen willingly to be single)
The Atlantic: “The Happiness Recession”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/04/happiness-recession-causing-sex-depression/586405/
12. Are hygienic (take showers, brush teeth, etc)
13. Keep a relatively clean, organized living space
According to Elite Daily, studies show that having a clean room makes you happier, sleep better, makes you more likely to exercise, and makes you feel positive and accomplished. 
https://www.elitedaily.com/wellness/cleaning-your-room-important-for-your-health/1466353
14. Give a portion of your income or time to charitable causes
15. Travel out of state (or country) once a year
16. Get yearly medical checkups
17. Get semi-regular counseling/therapy (mental health)
18. Maintain familial relationships (if possible/healthy)
The Atlantic: “A Shift in Family Values Is Fueling Estrangement”
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/01/why-parents-and-kids-get-estranged/617612/
The Atlantic: “The Nuclear Family Was A Mistake”
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/03/the-nuclear-family-was-a-mistake/605536/
 

Should We Say ”Happy Holidays”?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss one of the surprisingly biggest controversies of the Christmas/Holiday season... should we say "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas"? Where did this controversy start? Does it matter? And if so, why?

Should Adults Read Fantasy? (With Louis Giovino)

Fantasy dominates the entertainment landscape nowadays. But does all of this fantasy pull us away from reality in a way that's harmful? Louis Giovino joins Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes to discuss.

How Do You Survive Holidays With Your Family? (With Alyssa Plock?)

Holidays are a time most people are seeing family. But often time with your family can be stressful. How do you navigate difficult relationships with your family during the holidays? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by Alyssa Plock to help us all get the most out of the holiday season with our loved ones without losing our minds!

Should Museums Give Back Their Stuff? (With Dr. Harry Bleattler)

We all love museums. But many of the things in museums were stolen. Should they give the stuff they stole back? Dr. Bleattler joins Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes for a discussion of this real-life modern controversy on this latest episode.

Should Free Speech Have Limits? (With Davis Campbell)

Free speech is one of the most hot-button issues in the modern day. Why is free speech so important to us? And are there cases where it does more harm than good? Attorney David Campbell joins us for a deep and wide-ranging discussion on the virtues and potential limits of freedom of speech.

Why Don’t We Talk About Politics?

We talk about everything on this show--so why do we talk so much about politics? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes give their reasons.