SXSW 2025 | Annie St-Pierre Reveals the Philosophy Behind Your Higher Self

Hey everyone!

I'm thrilled to share another SXSW 2025 interview with you.

This time, I spoke with the documentary Your Higher Self director, Annie St-Pierre.

Your Higher Self is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the vibrant world of health and wellness entrepreneurship. By observing fifteen life coaching sessions, the film weaves an offbeat philosophical essay on the quest for meaning, capturing both the intimate and the absurd aspects of individual emancipation.

Buy tickets for Your Higher Self's SXSW screenings here.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Chapters

• 00:10 - Introduction

• 01:00 - Synopsis of Your Higher Self

• 01:36 - Annie St. Pierre's Personal Connections to the Topic

• 03:09 - Exploring the Self-Help Industry

• 04:26 - Balancing Empathy and Absurdity

• 06:01 - The Search for Meaning

• 07:46 - Filmmaking Techniques and Philosophy

• 09:36 - Framing Intimacy and Distance in Filmmaking

• 16:22 - Insights on the Human Search for Meaning

• 19:44 - Audience Takeaways and Final Thoughts

• 21:26 - Closing Remarks & Screening Information

• 22:09 - Plugs

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