Jun 15

Are Stoics Emotionless? Erick Cloward, Author of Stoicism 101

Are Stoics really emotionless? It is the most common thing people believe about Stoicism, and it puts a lot of people off the one idea that might actually help them.In this conversation I sit down with Erick Cloward, host of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast and author of Stoicism 1 ... Show More

1h 35m

Jun 12

Marcus Aurelius Was Terrible at Stoicism

Marcus Aurelius is the most quoted philosopher on the internet, and his private journal shows a man who kept failing at the thing he's famous for. He struggled to get out of bed. He needed ten separate strategies to manage his temper. Near the end of his life he wrote, to himself ... Show More

12m 23s

Jun 11

Stoic Morning Practice: Quiet The Inner Critic

You haven't done anything yet, and the voice is already running its commentary. Too slow, too weak, not enough. The day hasn't started and you're already failing in advance. This guided Stoic practice works with the inner critic directly — not to silence it, but to strip it of th ... Show More

6m 2s

Jan 2025

A Practical Guide to Clear Thinking: Socrates' Lessons on Beating Self-Deception

What if the path to true growth begins with admitting how little you actually know? The teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates tells us to use questions to expose holes in conventional thinking. If you enjoy learning about psychology, self-development, and the inner ... Show More

22m 43s

Dec 2024

The Wisest Man Alive (Yet Not Without Flaws)

Socrates is considered the man who brought philosophy down from the heavens. He made philosophy practical, accessible, urgent, but he was also contradictory, confusing, and complicated. Today's audiobook excerpt is from How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of L ... Show More

26m 44s

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 59m

Feb 2025

Socrates vs. The Thirty Tyrants | Philosophy in an Age of Fear

The Thirty Tyrants were a ruthless group that crushed anyone who opposed them. Socrates had personal ties to some of its leaders but refused to take part in their brutal actions. Yet, his silence in the face of their regime would later come back to haunt him when he was put on tr ... Show More

30m 17s

Oct 2025

Essential Teachings Special: Know Thyself: Remembering Who We Are

Eckhart quotes ancient Greek philosopher, Pythagorus who said, “Know thyself.” Eckhart says unfortunately our educational system is geared toward only one kind of knowledge: the intellectual. He explains how there is another knowledge based on wisdom and intuition. It’s that kind ... Show More

35m 59s

Apr 2025

Stoic Advice for Handling Setbacks, Insults, and Death | William Irvine

How to boost your psychological immune system, the stoic way. <a href="https://www.williambirvine.com/">William "Bill" Irvine</a> is the emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is the ... Show More

1h 14m

Aug 2025

How a Modern Stoic Practices

This episode explores how the daily practice of Stoicism can transform the way we respond to challenges, drawing on the story of Andrew Overby from Massimo Pigliucci’s How to Be a Stoic.We look at how Andrew used Stoic principles like the dichotomy of control and reframing advers ... Show More

7m 29s

Oct 2025

The Ultimate Stoicism Guide: Transform Your Life with Ancient Wisdom

Ready to unlock the profound wisdom that transforms discipline into the ultimate path to freedom? Join our free 14-day challenge at solunamind.com and discover premium philosophical content designed for deep thinkers seeking authentic spiritual meaning through stoicism philosophy ... Show More

3h 26m

Jun 2025

Mastering Challenges: Stoic Strategies for Success

Are you ready for the moment when someone challenges or confronts you? Ancient Stoicism provides a powerful framework to transform challenges into triumphs. Discover how to respond to challenges with wisdom and strength using proven Stoic techniques that have stood the test of ti ... Show More

24m 59s

Oct 2025

Massimo Pigliucci: What is Stoicism?

What is the history of Stoicism and how does one practice it today? Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas sits down with professor and philosopher Massimo Pigliucci, author of the popular How to be a Stoic and Beyond Stoicism, to discuss the history and development of Stoicism, ... Show More

1 h

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