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Enduring Wisdom

Andrew Perlot

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How to implement life-changing philosophical tools — the same ones used by the Stoics, Epicureans, and Cynics — so you feel calmer, more resilient, and satisfied. The ideas have helped some of history's greatest men and women thrive in turbulent times, and they can help you too.
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If you're not thriving at your highest level, The Renaissance Humans Podcast can help. We're all about scientifically-supported methods of overcoming chronic disease, reaching new levels of vitality, becoming happier and more efficient, and ratcheting up your athletic performance. We talk about plant-based diets and lifestyle and mental performance improvements proven to make a big difference in the lives of those who put them into effect.
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The Turning Wheel covers the pivot points of human history, and the fascinating questions that underlie our civilization. Our special emphases are when civilizations made big shifts, without anyone really realizing it. Humans may fight these changes, but they often lose. From Marcus Aurelius's rule during the twilight years of the Pax Romana to city planning errors in the 20th century shaping how we live today, we cover a lot of ground. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/TheTurn ...
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Freedom Mama

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Freedom Mama is a show where as women, we are questioning everything. We are pulling back the veil to examine the cultural ideas and common narratives that still dictate many of our lives'. For the sake of your freedom, as well as our own, we are willing to let go of the concepts that keep us safe in order to have more freedom. Whether it be health, relationships, parenting or spirituality we understand that once we know better we can do better, and ultimately feel better. Body. Mind. Soul. ...
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Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Plato — The ancient philosophers who get so much praise were often old, privileged, straight, white men. If you're not old, white, straight, male, and privileged, or you chafe at the constraints of a world you feel is stacked against you, you may wonder why you should care what these old men thought. What good could their i…
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Do we need to give up on changing our world for the better if we're going to live a philosophic life? Stoicism demands adherents abandon ego, thoughts of fame, and, most importantly, that they act with courage, justice, wisdom, and moderation. Rising to power and influence usually involves getting your hands dirty, so we might think a Stoic changem…
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Have you ever felt trapped between equally dogmatic extremes? Do those around you seem blinded by their beliefs? Philosophical Skeptics see the firm opinions people want to shove down their throats and say, "Epoché," or "I hold back." Keeping our minds unclouded by firm opinions and personal labels is a powerful strategy that's allowed many of hist…
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Roman history fans know two things about Commodus: First, he was a horribly corrupt, psychopathic emperor. Second, he reigned at the end of the Pax Romana, and helped start Rome's slow decline towards eventual dissolution. The Roman senator and historian Cassius Dio, who knew Commodus and his father, Marcus Aurelius, personally, tells us that with …
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Study after study has found high levels of heavy metals - like lead, arsenic, and cadmium - in processed food and supplements. In this episode of the Renaissance Humans Podcast I talk to Jackie Bowen of the Clean Label Project, which tests processed foods for contamination. We talk about what her testing has shown, government regulation and food te…
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There's a beautiful space inside of us that few bother to visit in the modern world. Since the beginning of humanity, this space has been a font of inspiration as well as a peaceful retreat when life gets hectic. Today we're going to talk about the two ways you choose a different option, and have two different experiences with the space inside of y…
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In this episode I talk about how I ran across the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius's book, Meditations, when I was 16 years old, and how it planted three important ideas in my brain that have never left. These three ideas allowed me to escape the obesity, colitis, headaches, depression, and other problems that had dogged me for much of my early life.…
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In this episode I talk to my guests, Brittany Taylor and Conor McMillen about their non-tradtional, open relationship, jealousy, and raising children within their unique dynamic.Brittany and Conor have an ever-growing YouTube channel where they inspire others to live out authenticity in their relationships. They also rock at acro-yoga, and live in …
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In this episode I uncover some Thanksgiving statistics and uncover some truths about the origins of Thanksgiving and Turkey slaughter. I also welcome this episode's guest, Amie Lenore Wylder, Conscious Living Concierge. Amie talks to us about being vegan and how she deals with having different eating habits than those closest to her, especially dur…
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Almost anyone can be healthy at 20 and build enough fitness to run a Triathlon if they're willing to work hard enough. But what about at 81? What sort of diet and lifestyle regimen does it take the preserve enough of your body's functionality and mental capacity so that you can still suit up for the starting line in your eighth decade of life? In t…
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Do you feel guilty eating a pesticide-sprayed strawberry? Outreach programs like the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen List," have convinced many people that unless they're eating organic, they're poisoning themselves and causing cancer. After all, if there's an organic program, it must be because synthetic pesticides are unhealthy and we …
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Dr. Steve Savage: "Many consumers believe that the Organic label means the food has superior nutrition and is safer, especially in regard to pesticide residues. This is not true. Studies have shown no appreciable difference in nutrition between crops grown either organically or conventionally." Organic food is healthier and better for the environme…
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Dr. Alan Goldhamer: “The goal is to try to be getting healthier a little bit faster than you're getting older and sicker. If you succeed, you're able to sustain health. If you fail, you'll see inevitable consequences all around you.” Long-term water-only fasting and natural hygiene practitioners have existed on the margins of modern medicine for a …
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