{"podcast":{"title":"Einzelgänger","slug":"einzelg-nger-7313507","podcast_index_feed_id":7313507,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2254035087","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f93b1760-0ec1-11f0-9cde-9b70930713ba/image/4a7093387f3180ca288430049d2fba06.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Einzelgänger","episode_count":171,"summary":"Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of \"as I see it,\" out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and self-mastery — and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T16:18:20.480878+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507"},"episode":{"title":"Can we be Happy without Friends? | The Social Minimalist | Einzelgänger","slug":"can-we-be-happy-without-friends-the-social-minimalist-einzelg-nger","published_at":"2026-09-12T19:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507/can-we-be-happy-without-friends-the-social-minimalist-einzelg-nger","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6675568609.mp3?updated=1778653405","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6675568609.mp3?updated=1778653405","summary":"Can we be Happy without Friends? | The Social Minimalist A minimalist lifestyle concerns itself with minimizing the number of material resources we need to be satisfied. A tremendous benefit of this approach is the reduced cost of living. The less we need, the more time, money, and energy we save. So, can we also apply minimalism to our social connections to gain the same benefits? Can we be happy with a minimal amount of friends, or even without friends? This video explores the benefits and downsides of friendship, the current state of friendships, and if we actually need friends.The Social Minimalist | Can we be Happy without Friends?Relevant links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comparativelyspeaking/201905/whyyoudontneedfriendsSupport the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yPurchase Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/2RdjbKVPurchase Unoffendable (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneartEpicurus bust: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portrait_of_Epicurus.jpg Epicurus engraving (1): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Epicurus._Line_engraving._Wellcome_V0001779.jpg Epicurus engraving (2): https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Epicurus._Line_engraving_by_F._Copparoli_after_N._Vanni._Wellcome_V0006501.jpg Epicurus engravin…","meta_description":"Can we be Happy without Friends? | The Social Minimalist A minimalist lifestyle concerns itself with minimizing the number of material resources we need t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1143,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/einzelg-nger-7313507/episodes/can-we-be-happy-without-friends-the-social-minimalist-einzelg-nger/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507/can-we-be-happy-without-friends-the-social-minimalist-einzelg-nger.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}