This week, we’re talking about the early stages of parenthood and all the chaos that comes with it. Taimur shares what it’s really like dealing with sleep deprivation, and we chat about why daily walks help keep you sane. We also get into the idea of liminal spaces – those in-between phases of life where things feel uncertain – and why they’re not necessarily a bad thing. Plus, some thoughts on sleep quality, fitness, and getting ready for big life changes.
Chapters
(00:00) Navigating Sleep Regression with a Newborn
(03:59) The Joys and Challenges of Parenthood
(07:57) Connecting with Community Through Parenthood
(08:18) Navigating the Baby Expo Experience
(11:17) Understanding Antenatal Classes
(14:24) The Transition into Parenthood
(17:11) Existential Reflections on Work and Life
(20:17) The Importance of Sleep and Health
(26:19) Incorporating Exercise into Daily Life
(33:02) The Importance of Daily Movement
(38:55) Overcoming Mental Barriers to Exercise
(44:54) Redefining Fitness Routines
Chapters
(00:00) Navigating Sleep Regression with a Newborn
(03:59) The Joys and Challenges of Parenthood
(07:57) Connecting with Community Through Parenthood
(08:18) Navigating the Baby Expo Experience
(11:17) Understanding Antenatal Classes
(14:24) The Transition into Parenthood
(17:11) Existential Reflections on Work and Life
(20:17) The Importance of Sleep and Health
(26:19) Incorporating Exercise into Daily Life
(33:02) The Importance of Daily Movement
(38:55) Overcoming Mental Barriers to Exercise
(44:54) Redefining Fitness Routines
Creators & Guests
What is Not Overthinking?
The weekly podcast about happiness, creativity, and the human condition. It's us, Ali and Taimur Abdaal, occasionally joined by guests, talking about things to help us think, do, and be better.
Things like social interaction, lifestyle design, mental models... Things that are hard to examine, but important to explore. And hopefully, things that make for a fun and interesting chat every week.
We'd love for you to join us.