Needs, Wants, and Fitness

In this episode, we dive into the complex relationship between
needs and wants, especially in the context of fitness and health.


By exploring various philosophical perspectives, we examine how
"need" can mean different things—from survival necessities to
living an optimal life.


Drawing from Kantian ethics, we pose the thought-provoking idea
that a life focused only on needs is empty, while a life centered
solely on wants is blind.


We also explore the tension between biological needs and desires,
discussing how lower-order wants (like junk food or laziness)
clash with higher-order needs (such as genuine relaxation and
social connection).


Using insights from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Maslow’s
hierarchy, we consider how balancing both needs and wants is
crucial for a fulfilling life—especially in the modern world,
where survival no longer demands physical exertion but emotional
and psychological fulfillment still does.