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Why Do Philosophy? (16 Reasons to Practice)
Season 1 Episode 204
What’s the point of philosophy, and why does it matter to the way we live each day?
In this episode, we explore philosophy as a companion, a practice,…
1 year, 1 month ago
How a Modern Stoic Practices
Season 1 Episode 203
This episode explores how the daily practice of Stoicism can transform the way we respond to challenges, drawing on the story of Andrew Overby from M…
1 year, 2 months ago
Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Season 1 Episode 202
In this episode, I look at how Stoicism teaches us not to suppress our emotions but to master our responses to them through mindful assent.
With a pra…
1 year, 2 months ago
How Stoics Build Better Communities
Season 1 Episode 201
This episode explores how Stoicism is not just about inner strength, but about cultivating virtue through community and just interaction with others.…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Ideal Life Might Not Be What You Think
Season 1 Episode 200
What does it mean to live the ideal life — and who gets to decide what “ideal” really means?
In this episode, we explore wisdom from the Stoics and Go…
1 year, 2 months ago
Controlling What You Can Gives You Wings
Season 1 Episode 199
In this episode, we explore the timeless Stoic lesson that true freedom lies in accepting what we can’t control—echoed powerfully in the life and art…
1 year, 3 months ago
You Can Neither Re-Live Nor Pre-Live
Season 1 Episode 198
The Stoic philosophers understood something timeless about human nature: we spend much of our lives outside the present moment.
We worry about the fut…
1 year, 3 months ago
Defending Ourselves Against Our Enemies
Season 1 Episode 197
In this episode, we look at what Stoicism has to say about resisting the urge for revenge and reclaiming our inner freedom.
With help from Marcus Aure…
1 year, 3 months ago
So It Goes
Season 1 Episode 196
In this episode, we dig into the meaning behind Kurt Vonnegut’s famous line “so it goes” and how it’s more than just a catchphrase.
Drawing from Slaug…
1 year, 3 months ago
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.
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1 year, 3 months ago