Today on The Pretty Intense Podcast we have the fascinating Ryan Holiday. Ryan is a best-selling author. His most recent book is called "Lives of the Stoics" an inspiring guide to the lives of the Stoics themselves, and what the ancients can teach us about happiness, success, resilience and virtue. We talk about how philosophy was meant as a form of counsel, ... Show More
May 28
Thais Gibson
Thais Gibson is a counselor, speaker, and leader in the personal development field. She has a Ph.D. and is certified in 13 modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, NLP, Somatic Processing, and Trauma Work. Her scientific research, personal experience, and compassionate ... Show More
1h 25m
Apr 30
Orion Taraban
An expert in relationships and personal development, Orion Taraban, Psy.D., has helped thousands of people get what they want in life. His podcast, PsycHacks, has over 70 million views on YouTube and has established him as a thought leader in popular psychology. His first book, " ... Show More
1h 28m
Jan 2026
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
Explore The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday in minutes. Learn about the three Stoic disciplines, monthly themes like clarity, controlling emotions, and cultivating awareness, and how to apply ancient wisdom to modern life. Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Free audiobook | Read 1 ... Show More
20m 31s
Jul 2016
#21 Ryan Holiday - Ego, Idols & The Dangers Of Workaholism
He is a media strategist, the former Director of Marketing for American Apparel and a media columnist and editor-at-large for the New York Observer.Holiday has also written for Forbes, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, The Columbia Journalism Review, ThoughtCatalog, Medium.com a ... Show More
33m 35s
Apr 2022
Chuck Klosterman on Writing, Being Wrong, and The Nineties
<p>Ryan talks to author Chuck Klosterman about his new book <a href='https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-nineties-a-book?_pos=1&_sid=9a69a0ee4&_ss=r'>The Nineties</a>, the inevitability of being wrong, the value of simplicity, and more. </p><p>Chuck Klosterman is ... Show More
1h 31m
Feb 2023
Sam Harris on Stoicism and Mindfulness Practice
<p>Ryan speaks with Sam Harris about the overlap between eastern and western philosophy, how mindfulness practices like meditation help us become better Stoics, why he is so dedicated to providing his content for free, and more.</p><p>Sam Harris is a philosopher, neuroscientist, ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2023
394: Lessons from the Stoics. Discipline, Leadership, Life. With Ryan Holiday.
>Join Jocko UNDERGROUND<Ryan Holiday is the bestselling author of Trust Me, I’m Lying; The Obstacle Is the Way; Ego Is the Enemy; Conspiracy and other books about marketing, culture, and the human condition. His work has been translated into over 30 languages and has appeared eve ... Show More
4h 23m
<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>Digging into the nuts and bolts of Stoicism with one of its best-known modern proponents.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Ryan Holiday is a pr ... Show More
