Podcast Episodes

Every Day Can Be A Thanksgiving | Ask Daily Stoic

Episode 2796

There's something wonderful about being together, family, traveling in from near and far good people enjoying good food, taking a break from the busyness of the world, reflecting on all the things yo…

Published on 1 week ago

Honesty Without Tact is Cruelty

Episode 2791

The Stoics said what needed to be said. But they weren’t jerks. Not on purpose anyway.

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Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

You’re Addicted To The Illusion of Control | Sebastian Junger (PT. 1)

Episode 2790

After you have faced death, you can’t believe what people care about online. In this episode, Ryan sits down with bestselling author and legendary war reporter Sebastian Junger. Sebastian talks about…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

We’ve Always Done This | Balance The Books Of Life Daily

Episode 2789

This is what it is to be a human. Some of it good, some of it better to resist. 

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Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

We Are All Trying This | Train To Let Go Of What's Not Yours

Episode 2788

Seneca wasn’t perfect. He struggled, as all humans do, with inconsistencies between his philosophy and his actions. So, why should we listen to him?

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Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

The Philosopher Who Laughed in the Face of Kings

Episode 2787

Dive into the wild life of Diogenes, the philosopher who wasn’t afraid to challenge norms or even Alexander the Great. In today’s episode, discover how his bold actions and sharp wit left an enduring…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

The REAL Difference Between Stoics and Cynics | Cynicism Expert Inger Kuin (PT. 2)

Episode 2786

What can Diogenes teach us about the roots of Stoicism? In today’s episode, Ryan and classicist Inger Kuin break down the real gap between Stoicism and Cynicism, discussing why one trusted order and …

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Do This. It's Enough. | 7 Stoic Habits To Make You Wiser

Episode 2785

Marcus Aurelius didn't just study philosophy when he was young. To him, philosophy was a lifelong study, a process that he committed to.

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Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

It’s Mostly Froth And Bubble | Ask Daily Stoic

Episode 2784

Silly worries and petty rivalries. People arguing for no reason. People trying to accumulate more than they could ever need. This is what we do, isn’t it?

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Published on 2 weeks ago

Do You Have One Of These?

Episode 2783

Whether we’re beginning some creative work or we’re trying to solve some complex problem, we should never be starting from zero.

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Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago