In this episode I reflect on the idea of responsibility through the lens of Spider-Man’s famous question, “What if it is my job?” I talk about how we can discern whether something really falls to us or not, how our roles and duties guide those decisions, and why happiness isn’t the point of life for a Stoic — virtue is. Along the way, I share thoughts on gut ... Show More
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How Much News Should a Stoic Consume?
In this episode I wrestle with how much news a practicing Stoic should actually consume. I define a “news media diet,” weigh different source types (fellow citizens, establishment outlets, and subject-matter experts), and argue for a role-driven, locality-first approach that resp ... Show More
20m 55s
Dec 2024
Why you should start thinking about death | How to Be a Better Human
There’s a saying about two things that are inevitable in this world, and Alua Arthur wants to help you think about one of them with less fear. No, she’s not a tax professional – she’s a death doula, a person who supports dying people and their loved ones. On this episode of How t ... Show More
35m 51s
Jul 2024
152. battling the heat, happiness & being comfortable with sadness
today i’m talking about how i’m surviving the heat without AC in london and my complex about certain things like ironing and mopping. i’ll also dive into a deep conversation about happiness – what it means, how it feels, and how we often confuse it with pleasure. we’ll discuss ho ... Show More
39m 39s
Dec 2024
How to Balance Work and Mental Health in 2025 | Nick Cannon
On today's episode of the pod, I am sharing with all of you an episode of Counsel Culture I was recently on with Nick Cannon. In this deeply candid conversation, I dive into the complexities of modern fatherhood, mental health, and societal expectations. I explore why judgment—of ... Show More
31m 55s
Jul 2024
Ep.120 How To Enjoy Life as an Adult
In this week's episode, we wanted to take a step back a really look at "adulthood" and what it really means. There comes a time where you are truly responsible for every single thing in your life. Nobody will wash your dishes, nobody will cook for you every day, and no one wi ... Show More
48m 58s