Yesterday

Kidneys for sale

Is it ever okay to put a price on a kidney? Why is it illegal to sell an organ, but perfectly legal to sell blood plasma? This episode explores the world of "repugnant transactions" — the markets we find morally offensive — and asks why we ban certain markets as "gross" or "uneth ... Show More

49m 29s

Aug 21

How memory changes you

We like to think of memory as a record of the past. But that’s not really what it is. Memory doesn’t keep the past — it can also remake it. It stitches fragments into stories, and those stories — true or not — are what we end up calling our life, and sometimes, our collective his ... Show More

59m 17s

Aug 17

Freud was right about one thing

Sigmund Freud is probably the most famous psychoanalyst. Yet many of his theories have been critiqued or discredited. So is there anything we can still learn from the father of psychoanalysis? In today’s episode Sean speaks with professor Mark Solms, author of The Only Cure: Freu ... Show More

58m 48s

Oct 2025

Stoicism (ft. Ryan Holiday), Solved

What does it actually mean to live like a Stoic? In this wide-ranging conversation with bestselling author and modern Stoicism evangelist Ryan Holiday, we unpack the origins of Stoic philosophy, why it exploded during turbulent times in ancient Greece and Rome, and how its princi ... Show More

2h 53m

Oct 2020

Ryan Holiday || Lives of the Stoics

Today it is great to have Ryan Holiday on the podcast. Holiday is one of the world’s foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He is a sought-after speaker, strategist and the author of many bestselling books including The Obstacle Is the ... Show More

55m 52s

Dec 2023

What is Stoicism?

<p>Embark on an intellectual odyssey as we delve into the depths of Stoicism, the profound philosophy that has captivated minds for centuries. In this video, we unravel the intricate principles of Stoicism and examine its relevance in history and today. Expand your understanding ... Show More

48m 1s

Mar 2005

Stoicism

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Stoicism, the third great philosophy of the Ancient World. It was founded by Zeno in the fourth century BC and flourished in Greece and then in Rome. Its ideals of inner solitude, forbearance in adversity and the acceptance of fate won many brillia ... Show More

28m 14s

Aug 2024

Ryan Holiday on How Stoicism Can Transform Your Life

Ryan Holiday (author, “Right Thing, Right Now: Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.”) joins Chris Cuomo to explore the wisdom of Stoic philosophy and its relevance in today’s world. Holiday shares how ancient principles of courage, justice, discipline, and resilience can guid ... Show More

1h 8m

Aug 2023

LIFE CHANGING Stoic Ideas That You Can Practice Daily | Ryan Holiday EP 331

<p>The Summit of Greatness is back! Buy your tickets today –<a href="https://www.summitofgreatness.com/"> summitofgreatness.com</a></p> <p>Ryan Holiday, shares transformative Stoic ideas that individuals can incorporate into their daily lives. Stoicism, an ancient philosophy, off ... Show More

8m 16s

Oct 2018

Episode 201: Marcus Aurelius's Stoicism with Ryan Holiday (Part One)

On The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (ca. 180 C.E.) plus Ryan's The Daily Stoic (2016). What does Stoicism look like in practice, in both ancient and modern contexts? You might think that eschewing the shallow, out-of-our-control trappings of fame and wealth in favor of personal ... Show More

57m 16s

Oct 2020

Taking Wisdom From The Lives Of The Stoics - Ryan Holiday - #226

Ryan Holiday is a marketer and an author. Stoicism is the hot new girl in school. Increasingly we're being exposed to the lessons of ancient Athens 2000 years ago but without the context of knowing the lives that these philosophers lived, our insights can hit a ceiling. Expect to ... Show More

1h 4m

The Philosophers: Stoic revival