The Stoic Question: Philosophy and Psychology

The Rivalry of Athens and Sparta

In this episode, I talk to award-winning historian, and novelist, Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy. He is the author of numerous books on ancient history, especially the Romans, an

How to Be a Happy Skeptic with Massimo Pigliucci

I talk with Prof. Massimo Pigliucci about Stoicism, Cicero, and his forthcoming book How to be a (Happy) Skeptic. Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life is a reader-suppo

How to Do Stoic Therapy, with Phil Yanov

In this live conversation, I’m joined by Phil Yanov to discuss what it actually means to “do” Stoic therapy. We explore how Stoic philosophy can be applied in practice to

Hand Gestures for Self-Improvement

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How can Stoicism Help Kids?

In this episode, I chat with Claudia Mills, an emerita professor of philosophy and award-winning author of more than sixty books for young readers. Her new novel, Calliop

What Marcus Aurelius Can Teach Us About Coping with Stress

In this episode, I chat with Mark Forstater, the producer of over 30 films, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail. He is the author of a number of books, including Th

Stoicism and Anger Live

Thank you George Shay, Kasey Pierce, Louisa Swaden, Joanna Milne 🏺, Hippie Dippie ME!, and many others for tuning into my live video with Phil Yanov! Join me for my next

Five Practical Ideas from Socrates

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The Rescuer Trap: The Ethics of Love

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. While we take a short holiday break, we are excite

The Rescuer Trap: The Skeptic's Guide to Autonomy

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Is it a gut Instinct or gut Infection? This week,

The Rescuer Trap: Broicism Just Might Work (Until it Doesn't)

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Kasey asks Scott “Can the argument be made for the

The Rescuer Trap: Fate Willing, I'll Get Back to You

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Scott and Kasey explore how people-pleasing tenden

The Rescuer Trap: Treehouse of Sadness: Codependency and Depression

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Kasey breaks the silence with a six-word confessio

The Rescuer Trap: Doormat or a Hand Grenade: When Rescuing Behavior Gets Overcorrected

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. It’s time to rejoin the pack, lone wolf, and bring

The Rescuer Trap: Dating a Dream: The Rise of AI Dependency

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. In this Sci-not-so-Fi episode, they talk about the

The Rescuer Trap: The Schema Trap featuring Dr. Jeff Perron

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Dr. Jeff Perron joins us to explore the deep-seate

Video: Stoicism & Resilience

Thank you Beth Pagano, Ann Cronin, Kevin White, Marcos, BCz, and many others for tuning into my live video with Kyle Shepard! Join me for my next live video in the app.

The Rescuer Trap: We're Coming to Fix You, Barbara

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Strangers get weird on Scott when he attempts to e

Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy

In this episode, I chat with Commander William C. Spears. William is a submarine warfare officer in the United States Navy, and author of the upcoming book Stoicism as a

The Rescuer Trap: Country Fried Parentified

This episode features guest hosts Dr. Scott Waltman and Kasey Pierce, authors of the forthcoming book The Rescuer Trap. Scott serves up a heapin’ helping of downhome ‘par