Podcast Episodes

Strong Enough To Ask For Help

Season 1 Episode 195

In this episode, we explore the life and teachings of Epictetus, the Stoic philosopher born into slavery who found unshakable strength from within.

His story reminds us that while true resilience begi…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

What Is Stoicism?

Season 1 Episode 194

I try to answer this question each week in different ways.

For this episode, however, I wanted to step back and provide a more general overview. I hope you find it useful!

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stoic Tools To Help You Wake Up

Season 1 Episode 193

Have you ever woken from a nightmare only to feel deep relief that it wasn’t real?

In this episode, we explore what Marcus Aurelius and Anne Lamott can teach us about illusion, imagination, and insigh…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

How to Get Out of Your Own Way

Season 1 Episode 192

In this episode, we explore how our judgments—not external events—shape our emotional world, from a child’s toy envy to ancient Stoic parables and the quiet wisdom of Nan Shepherd.

Using Epictetus’s i…

Published on 3 months ago

Building Inner Walls Against Outer Storms

Season 1 Episode 191

In this episode, we look at the Stoic principle of focusing only on what lies within our control, using the weather as a vivid metaphor for life’s unpredictable externals.

Drawing on insights from Geo…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Stoic Actions for Anxious Minds

Season 1 Episode 190

This episode explores how anxiety can quietly hold us back from the things that matter most—and how Stoic wisdom offers a path through it.

Drawing on insights from Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, we lo…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heaven Decreed Better: A Stoic Response to Misfortune

Season 1 Episode 189

When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, our minds often jump to the worst-case scenario.

In this episode, we explore the Stoic art of "decatastrophizing"—challenging our initial impressions, steppi…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Advice For Living Lightly in a Heavy World

Season 1 Episode 188

What if the things that trouble us most are really just tremendous trifles? In this episode, we explore how shifting our perspective can turn everyday stress into a source of clarity—with a simple st…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Think Slower, Judge Better: How to Control Your Command Center

Season 1 Episode 187

We all have our own command center. Our own thoughts are within our control.

Knowing this, we can break free from the impulses and influences trying to send us in different directions. We can accept o…

Published on 4 months ago

Why External Events Aren’t Good or Bad

Season 1 Episode 186

In his Discourses, the Stoic teacher Epictetus explains that a person is making progress when they understand a simple Stoic principle: we desire what we see as good, and we avoid what we see as bad.…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago