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
Nov 21
Growing Into Roles We're Not Good At Yet
In this episode I talk about what it’s like to take on a large number of new roles in a very short period of time, and how doing so can leave you feeling detached from yourself unless you approach those roles with clear thinking, humility, and attention. Over the last few years I ... Show More
16m 30s
Nov 14
Living Well on a Hot Planet [The COP30]
In this episode I take a current headline—the opening of COP30 in Belém, Brazil—and sit with it like a philosopher, not a pundit. Instead of debating policy language or political victories, I look at what a global event like this means for people trying to live excellently right ... Show More
25m 35s
Nov 5
Gender Roles and the Rational Soul
In this episode I take on a listener question about gender roles and Stoicism — whether they exist, how the Stoics would have defined them, and what any of it means for modern relationships. We look closely at Musonius Rufus, the so-called “fourth head” of the Stoic school, who a ... Show More
22m 28s
Dec 2024
Why you should start thinking about death | How to Be a Better Human
<p>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 Ho ... Show More
35m 51s
Nov 13
Essential Teachings Special:Finding Peace; Accepting What Is
Eckhart says the world is not here to make us happy, it’s here to make us conscious. If we are looking for fulfillment in a particular relationship, job or life circumstances, we may find disappointment instead. Eckhart says we find peace when we let go of the demand that people ... Show More
39m 14s
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
<p>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 <strong> ... Show More
31m 55s
Jul 2024
Ep.120 How To Enjoy Life as an Adult
<p>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, an ... Show More
48m 58s