It is not enough, of course, to simply tune out the noise around you. One can turn off social media. One can cultivate the quiet country life, as the Stoics did on occasion. One can ignore what is inessential, pay no attention to what makes no difference.
And still there is noise.
To get to ataraxia, or a place of stillness and peace, the Stoics knew that ... Show More
Today
Bert Kreischer Has a Stoicism Problem
Bert Kreischer wants to be Stoic. It just doesn’t come naturally. In this episode, he talks with Ryan about why Stoicism feels almost impossible for him, why criticism still gets under his skin, his hot take on why Nero may have been a good emperor, and some truly insane stories ... Show More
45m 25s
Yesterday
We Have to Care About the Little Guy | A Stoic Reset for Right Now
Forget party, forget class, forget any perceived differences: We must speak loudly and with one voice against those who intimidate, those who violate, those who abuse and discriminate. If we’re not going to fight for the little guy, for the other, and do what we can for them, who ... Show More
20m 41s
Jul 2021
The Voice in Your Head | Ethan Kross
The craving, complaining, and comparing voice in our heads can be the source of incalculable suffering, but is it all bad? And are there ways to talk to yourself that can turn your inner voice into a powerful ally? Ethan Kross is a Professor in the University of Michigan's top r ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2021
Why Happiness Isn’t in Your Head
Samantha Boardman is a psychiatrist who focuses on optimism, building resilience, and mental well-being. Her new book, Everyday Vitality, explores how to find strength amid daily stressors. Today, she joins Erica Chidi to talk about the three keys to cultivating vitality, and she ... Show More
38m 37s
Dec 2021
Growth And Comfort: Two Mutually Exclusive Values
To live with more integrity and honesty, we need to acknowledge that growth and comfort are mutually exclusive. Can we accept all that we are, even the dark and unwanted parts of ourselves? We must, because that is the only way we can ever improve. Pain, failure, mistakes; all of ... Show More
8m 21s
Oct 2021
Making Peace with Yourself
“Healing is like my middle name,” says Alexandra Elle, author of After the Rain: Gentle Reminders of Healing, Courage, and Self-Care. Elle joins Erica Chidi to talk about what it means to nurture your inner child and find a way back to yourself again. They explore the trap of com ... Show More
47m 6s