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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 Massimo Pigliucci’s How to Be a Stoic.
We look at how Andrew used Stoic principles like the dichotomy of control and reframing adversity to navigate depression and break cycles of negative thinking.
Through a simple step-by-step example, we show how theory, combined with consistent practice, can help anyone build resilience and make meaningful progress toward self-improvement.
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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 practical focus, we examine how the Stoic distinguishes between involuntary impressions and the voluntary judgments that follow.
By learning to pause, reflect, and test our fears, we reclaim control over our minds and protect our inner peace from rumor, fear, and unexamined thoughts.
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☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: Fate Provides The Best To The Best
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This episode explores how Stoicism is not just about inner strength, but about cultivating virtue through community and just interaction with others.
Guided by the examples of Zeno, Musonius Rufus, Epictetus, and the legendary story of Lycurgus, we see how reasoned dialogue and patient understanding transform conflict into character.
Join us as we discover why true Stoic wisdom is grown not in isolation, but in the company of others striving for a life well lived.
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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 Goethe on how striving for purpose and meeting each moment fully might be closer to the answer than endless comfort. Take a moment to look the present in the eye and ask yourself: how long will you wait before you demand the best for yourself?
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☀️ Micro Morning Meditation: The Quiet Wisdom Of Animals
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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 of Frida Kahlo.
Drawing parallels between Epictetus’s teachings and Kahlo’s indomitable spirit, we see how even when life confines our bodies, our will can still soar.
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The Stoic philosophers understood something timeless about human nature: we spend much of our lives outside the present moment.
We worry about the future, regret the past, and overlook the only time we ever truly possess—now.
Among the Stoics, Seneca in particular had a clear warning: do not waste time.
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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 Aurelius, Epictetus, and Diogenes, we examine why retaliation degrades us and how self-mastery is a better path to strength. Instead of reacting impulsively to harm or misfortune, we can learn to respond with integrity, turning adversity into opportunities to build character.
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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 Slaughterhouse-Five, Stoic ideas, and the book The Courage to Be Disliked, we talk about how accepting what we can’t control can actually help us take better control of what we can.
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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 begins in the mind, Stoicism also embraces the power of connection, encouraging us not just to endure, but to give and receive support as part of a greater whole.
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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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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 insight—how dreams, fears, and even our thoughts can mislead us, and how journaling and Stoic reflection can help us wake up to deeper clarity and purpose.
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How To Live Freely
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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 insights and Shepherd’s meditative reflections, we examine how reclaiming control over our perceptions can free us from needless suffering and open us to a richer, more grounded experience of life.
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Micro Morning Meditation: It Might Have Been Otherwise
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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 George Gissing, Epictetus, Seneca, Mac Miller, and even Derren Brown, we reflect on how to maintain inner peace in a world that constantly tempts and tests us.
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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 look at how changing our judgments, not just our circumstances, empowers us to act despite fear and grow stronger in the process.
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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, stepping back from fear-driven thoughts, and learning to respond with clarity and calm.
With guidance from Epictetus and Seneca, we understand how to navigate misfortune not just with acceptance, but with strength, reason, and grace.
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The Power To Live As One Wishes
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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 story of boiling water and a reminder that life is too short to sweat what won’t matter tomorrow.
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The Power To Live As One Wishes
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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 our present fate and do what is within our control to flourish in that situation, whatever it may be.
In this episode, we look at how this line of thinking can benefit us.
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It's Not A Joyless Philosophy
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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.
In this episode, we look at how this advice can drastically reduce the chances of being disturbed by what happens around us.
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It's Not A Joyless Philosophy
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It's an unfortunate truth: many so-called leaders expect things from others that they don’t expect from themselves.
In this episode, we look to the Stoics and an old story about Mahatma Gandhi to see how true leaders lead by example.
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Unbroken Tranquility And Unending Freedom
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The ancient Stoic’s prerequisite for getting the most out of each of life’s experiences was to consider the possibility that it would be the last time they would ever have that particular experience.
In this episode, we look at some practical ways to achieve this.
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Amongst Friends All Things In Common
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