Will to Joy: Nietzsche for Life

"Message the show" There are few western philosophers that have had such an impact on our contemporary culture as Friedrich Nietzsche. Why, then, is his thought so often dismissed? Why does his philosophy, which continues to provoke and inspire, still invite and hostility and derision? We delve into the widespread misunderstanding of Nietzsche’s work, the accusation of Nazism and misogyn...

"Message the show" Life itself forces us to posit values—this is Nietzsche’s insight, and it’s inescapable. Every desire, every choice, every “yes” and “no” reveals what we truly value. But have you ever questioned the structure of your desires? Have you peeled back the layers of rationalisation to uncover what lies at their core? In this episode, we undertake a radical investigation int...

"Message the show" “He who cannot obey himself will be commanded.” In this episode of Becoming Übermensch , we share two practical exercises that build strength, self-control, and embodied awareness, including a simple but potent practice from Nietzsche’s philosophy that will hone your self-control.  Most self-improvement advice tells you to accept yourself. Nietzsche challenges you to b...

"Message the show" What is happiness , and how is it achieved?  In this episode, we begin our exploration of Nietzsche’s provocative ideas of happiness, desire, and self-overcoming. Is happiness simply getting what we want? Or is it something deeper—something tied to struggle, triumph, and the will to power?  Exploring the limitations of desire, the Epicurean pursuit of contentment, and...

"Message the show" Are you living a 10 out of 10 life? Or does that question strike you as crass, reductive, even absurd? And yet—indulge me—if you had to rate your life right now, what number would you choose? More importantly, what would it take to raise that number? Could you imagine a life so rich, so affirmable, so meaningful, that you would live it again, eternally? Welcome to Beco...

"Message the show" The Will to Joy podcast (formerly Becoming Übermensch) invites you on an extraordinary journey of personal growth and transformation inspired by the radical teachings of Friedrich Nietzsche. Join Jimmy, a behaviour change expert with over 20 years of experience, as he demystifies Nietzsche’s complex philosophy, making it both accessible and actionable for modern life....