Have you ever found yourself spiralling down a rabbit hole of catastrophizing? If you have, you are not alone. Catastrophizing can be exhausting as our minds run rampant pre-empting situations that most likely will never occur. Being in this state robs us of any rationality and logic. Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan, as they discuss some of the helpful stra ... Show More
Nov 17
Ep 139. Big Bros Recently: Job Change & Rejections, 7-Year Uni Completion & Festival Season
<p>In this week’s episode, Jeremy and Ilan sit down for a casual chat about all things happening recently in their lives. Expect to learn about Jeremy’s new job and what he’s learnt about the process of starting, how Ilan’s perspective on uncertainty has evolved since completing ... Show More
30m 24s
Nov 10
Ep 138. Anabolic Gabe - The Untold Truth About Male Body Image
<p>In this week’s episode, we sat down with Gabriel Chenkov-Shaw, better known as Anabolic Gabe. Gab is not only an exceptional fitness content creator, but what sets him apart is his lifestyle content and introspection. His success comes from an unwavering pursuit of excellence ... Show More
46m 52s
Jun 2025
HOW TO *ACTUALLY* BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT | mindfulness, living fully, & presence in conversation
In this episode, we are diving into the art of presence — what it really means to live fully, slow down, and actually be here. I’m sharing everything I’ve been learning lately about mindfulness, stillness, and how to bring your awareness back to the moment — even in the middle of ... Show More
30m 5s
Jul 2024
3259: 4 Ways to Be Mindful by Shirley of Daring Living on Mindfulness & Meditation
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Episode 3259:
Shirley from DaringLiving.com offers practical advice on staying present and managing emotions through mindfulness. D ... Show More
9m 39s
May 2025
Why "Retreating Into Yourself" Isn't Always Practical (Meditations 4.3)
PendingIn today’s episode of Practical Stoicism, I explore Meditations 4.3, a passage that, while often celebrated, carries the potential for self-abuse if misunderstood. Marcus Aurelius reflects on the desire to escape daily life by retreating into nature—something he admits he ... Show More
20m 17s
Nov 2024
How to Let Go of What You Can’t Control & Redirect Your Energy
<p>If you feel a sense of overwhelm, dread, or uncertainty right now, you need to hear this episode.</p><p>Right now, so many things are out of your control – whether it’s global events, elections, a health diagnosis, or news you’re waiting on.</p><p>In today’s deeply personal ep ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 2025
Buddhist Teacher: No One Is Talking About This Hidden Epidemic! The Western Lie Behind Depression and Anxiety
From 6 years in isolation to sounding the alarm, Buddhist Gelong Thubten reveals the hidden epidemic no one is talking about with Stress, Depression, Buddhism, Meditation, Mental Health and more. Thubten is one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, who spent 6 years i ... Show More
1h 52m