f*ck i loved that
f*ck i loved that
Podcast Description
A human-AI collaboration synthesizing the (so many) pieces of content that made me say, f*ck i loved that. An nsfw, highlight reel, tl;dr of what I've paid attention to recently so you don't have to. Deep dive synthesis in ~15 minutes on transformation and the Now/Future, this liminal, upside down, fuck around we're all trying to survive. Because love's the only thing we haven't tried yet. And because I fucking love you. jenniferangelamcrae.substack.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes centered around societal transformation, digital challenges, and human experience. Episodes delve into topics like the socio-economic impact of AI on white-collar jobs, termed 'The Great Displacement,' and the concept of the 'Enshittocene,' which addresses the degradation of online experiences. Specific examples include discussions on economic precarity, social safety nets, and exploring visions for a 'Dignity Economy' as potential solutions.
Long form dialogues on futures worth living in.
Amrita Ahuja and I have been in some version of this conversation for nearly a decade. I’ve taken her Groundwork course, been coached by her, brought her into client work, and spoken at one of her retreats. Now Groundwork is a partner to The Deep End, which gave us an excellent excuse to record one of our conversations.
Amrita’s work begins with a question that sounds almost suspicious in 2026: can you be productive and at peace?
Groundwork offers a practical way to manage the emails, tasks, decisions, and ambitions that fill a life. But the practical system rests on a bigger question: what happens when we stop using achievement to try to feel safe?
We talk about growing up in survival mode, the strange belief that the next completed task will finally bring relief, and why people are hungry for a different relationship with work. We also get into the part I couldn’t let pass quietly. When illness takes away your capacity to work, what does it mean to be told you can choose your state of mind? I push Amrita on the pressure to perform resilience, and we work through that tension together. It’s the part of the conversation I’m most glad we had.
Eventually we find our way to deep work: the pleasure of following an idea without having to justify every minute of it. And why making space for that might require more than a better calendar.
In this conversation:
* Amrita’s childhood experience of survival mode and the origins of Groundwork
* Why “I’ll feel better when I finish this” keeps moving the finish line
* Simple systems, ritual, and the possibility of peaceful productivity
* Disability, forced rest, and the limits of resilience as advice
* Work as identity during illness and economic upheaval
* What a different environment can make possible for our attention and creativity
Amrita is the founder of the Groundwork System and a partner to The Deep End, the deep work retreat Anna McClean and I are hosting October 12–16. You can learn about the retreat at deependretreats.com.
This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jenniferangelamcrae.substack.com/subscribe
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.