It’s a story as old as it gets. Marcus Aurelius felt it when Cassius attempted his coup. Maybe he felt it with his step brother Lucius Verus. Epictetus, waking up to find his house broken into, his shrine desecrated. Imagine the feeling of Rutilius Rufus, learning that he’d been found guilty of trumped up charges by his peers back in Rome (this story in in L ... Show More
Mar 1
Why Thinking About Your Death Will Save Your Life
Meditating on death isn’t depressing, it’s clarifying. In this episode, Ryan explains how the Stoic practice of Memento Mori will sharpen your priorities, push you to stop wasting time, and remind you to live with character now, not later. 🪙 We have a collection of items in the ... Show More
17m 44s
Nov 2021
404: How to Forgive Yourself and Others
<p>We are all carrying some level of guilt, shame, or regret. We've all done things that aren't in alignment with our values, or that we'd do differently now if given the opportunity.</p> <p>We also carry some degree of hurt, anger, or resentment toward people who we believe wron ... Show More
54m 37s
Feb 2023
A Radical Alternative to Revenge | sujatha baliga
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Very often, when somebody pisses us off, our first instinct might be to plan some sort of revenge even if we rarely, if ev ... Show More
56m 29s
Sep 2017
2: Ancient Wisdom for a Better Life: Letters from a Stoic by Seneca
"You want your life to be where, if it was your last year, you'd happy with how your life turned out." Letters from a Stoic is one of Neil's and Nat's favorite works of philosophy, and has taken the world by storm in a massive resurgence over the last 10 years. Unlike most philos ... Show More
1h 12m
Dec 2020
Normalizing the Need to Rest and Retreat
In Katherine May’s newest book, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, she explores how we relate to the painful periods in our lives—and what we can gain from normalizing the need to rest and tend to our wounds. In her conversation with host Elise Loehnen, ... Show More
48 m
Dec 2022
How to Stop the War Against Yourself | Tara Brach
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>It's possible to actually be addicted to self-criticism, especially as a way to keep yourself safe. But evidence shows that's not t ... Show More
1h 13m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>The allure of resentment, of holding a grudge or nursing your rage can be super powerful. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>In today's episo ... Show More
