I provide a short overview of practical core ideas in Stoicism which can help you live a more productive, examined, and fulfilled life.
Simon Drew of The Practical Stoic Podcast joins me to talk about self-improvement, goal setting, motivation, finding meaning in life, spending time well, reducing anxiety, friendship, music, and other topics.
Dr. Regan Lance Reitsma — Assistant Professor of Philosophy at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA — joins me to talk about similarities and differences between Stoicism and Christianity. We also talk about gratitude, prudence, integrity, humility, having proper perspective, goal-setting, minimalism, and finding meaning in life including one’s vocation.
Anna Murphy (songwriter, vocalist, hurdy gurdy player, and flutist) accompanied by Merlin Sutter (drummer and songwriter) joined me for a candid, humble, and insightful conversation – often coupled with laughter – about their applications of Stoicism in private and public life. We explore overcoming adversity; the benefit of taking on challenges; creative expression; coping […]
We talk about Mr. Spock, emotions, deliberation, neuroscience, changing habits, self-improvement, and finding meaning in life amidst content presented in his new online course ‘Sci Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy’ hosted by The Great Courses.