Encore! Oliver Burkeman: Four Thousand Weeks
Kelley and Erin are still working on new episodes in the background. In the meantime, please enjoy the second (A)Theist Encore!
This week we’re replaying our conversation with New York Times best selling author Oliver Burkeman.
A world-renowned journalist, Oliver has published several popular books including:
HELP!: How to Become Slightly Happier and Get a Bit More Done
The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can’t Stand Positive Thinking
Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts
He also published a weekly column for The Guardian for over a decade called “This Column Will Change Your Life.”
Writing with a scientifically-based approach to self-help, philosophy, and the psychology of time management and happiness, Oliver took precious time out of his life to help our fledgling podcast VERY early in our production run.
He specifically discusses his most famous book: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. The premise is simple: Our lives last approximately 4,000 weeks; perhaps we should slow down and prioritize what matters most to each of us.
We are eternally grateful to Oliver for gracing us with his time and brilliance and hope our audience enjoys this replay!
This episode first premiered on November 6, 2023 and was re-released on May 19, 2025.
HUGE NEWS!
Kelley and Erin are inviting listeners to join a podcast book club featuring Oliver Burkeman’s newest book!
We’re working out the details right now, but we’ll be formally announcing the project on June 16th, 2025!
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