Best Stoic Spirituality Podcasts (2024)

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What Truly Defines Your Identity and Shapes Your Reality? Episode IC: Using the Bhagavad Gita and Spirituality to Shape Your Identity 26:25

22h ago26:25

26:25

Have you ever wondered who you really are and what defines your true self? How can being aware of your thoughts and current struggles shape your reality? What is the concept of reincarnation as discussed in the Bhagavad Gita? Why is it important to maintain calmness under both pleasure and pain? In this episode, we will delve deep into the profound…

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The Perils of Anger | Stoic Meditation 5:02

5m ago5:02

5:02

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Dying Every Day series delivers guided meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), and a reflection prompt to consider. These meditations are designed to help you (and me) reflect o…

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How to Talk to Anyone 16:24

2h ago16:24

16:24

This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. Does the idea of talking to others make you nervous? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to talk to anyone. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialsto…

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How to Handle a Missed Promotion: Stoicess & Professor Weekly Touch-Base 22:06

6h ago22:06

22:06

Being passed over for a promotion can be one of the most traumatic experiences possible. Hearing the words, “You were not selected” immediately triggers a range of emotions - disappointment, frustration, and even resentment. However, before letting your emotions get the best of you, it's important to reflect on these feelings while assessing the si…

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1044: Creating a Stress-Free Morning: The Importance of Routine for Kids 24:12

10h ago24:12

24:12

In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question about children suffering with anxiety and specifically how this can create extra stress and difficulty in the morning. Creating a morning routine can help make children's preparations for the school day easier and create less stress and anxiety in their lives. Listen in for tips on how to str…

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Friend Zone: Stoicess' Secret 4:31

14h ago4:31

4:31

Ever have a partner who wants to put you in the "Friend" zone? You're not alone. The Stoicess has a thought for you.By The Stoicess

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Dealing With Unpleasant Customers: Stoicess’ Poem 2:20

1d ago2:20

2:20

Are unpleasant customers using you for entertainment? Listen to the Stoicess' poem for some unique advice.By The Stoicess

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How to Pursue Less 9:47

1d ago9:47

9:47

This week, we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re too busy to get anything meaningful done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to pursue less. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, …

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Josiah Myers: Embracing Stoic Leadership and Authenticity in the World of Social Entrepreneurship 46:53

3d ago46:53

46:53

What happens when two entrepreneurs from vastly different backgrounds come together to share their stories and successes? Get ready for an energetic and candid conversation as we welcome Josiah Myers to the Reckless CEO Podcast. We kick off with some lighthearted political banter, comparing the pros and cons of Trump versus Biden, before diving int…

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1043: Understanding People Pleasing: Balancing Self-Care and Overcoming Anxiety 23:12

4d ago23:12

23:12

In today's episode, Gina discusses people pleasing, a phenomenon that commonly accompanies anxiety. Many people with anxiety have a deep sense of empathy and caring for others. This caring can become so strong that individuals can neglect their own self-care to try to help (and please) others. Listen in to learn more about people pleasing, how to d…

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On Changing Our Minds | Contemplation 6:31

5d ago6:31

6:31

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Way of Contemplation is a weekly series that delivers meditations, prompts, and practices on the art of living. These short guided contemplations are designed to help us think deeply about perennial ideas, questions, insights, and what it means to live an…

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The Art of Focus | Dying Every Day 5:08

6d ago5:08

5:08

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Dying Every Day series delivers guided meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), and a reflection prompt to consider. These meditations are designed to help you (and me) reflect o…

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How to Deal with Stuff 18:36

6d ago18:36

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Do you have too much on your plate? Is there some stuff in life you’d just rather not deal with? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to deal with stuff. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com Danny…

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Addressing Unmet Expectations: Stoicess & Professor Weekly Touch-Base. 12:57

7d ago12:57

12:57

The boss has known for a month you’ve got a get-away planned for this weekend. It’s midday Friday and you’re trying to finish up that final report due before leaving at 5pm today. Once you’re “out of here” it’s relaxation and freedom for the weekend at your favorite getaway place oceanside. As you’re typing your heart out on the computer, you get t…

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1042: Classic ACP 5 Stoic Steps To Help Ease Your Anxiety 19:54

7d ago19:54

19:54

In today's episode, Gina discusses the ancient philosophy of stoicism and how it influenced and helped her with her own journey through anxiety. Epictetus' works in particular are discussed. Five steps are outlined for how to implement stoicism to reduce the suffering you may experience from anxiety. Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the li…

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Who is Your Socrates? with Shane Trotter | The Character Lab 57:06

8d ago57:06

57:06

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I welcome my friend Shane Trotter (author and creator of Setting the Bar) back to show for another edition of The Character Lab. In Part Three of our series, we explore the importance of role models in character formati…

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Do Rules Even Matter? 16:51

8d ago16:51

16:51

Does it seem like no one plays by the rules? Do you feel like everyone is out there just doing their own thing? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether rules even matter. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialst…

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Unfair treatment in the workplace?: Stoicess’ Secret 5:28

8d ago5:28

5:28

Feeling unfair treatment in the workplace? Has it become a toxic environment? Then this Stoicess’ Secret is for you.By The Stoicess

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Boss Wants You to Return to the Office: Stoicess’ Poem 2:40

9d ago2:40

2:40

Boss nagging you to return to the office after you were hired as a remote position? My poem will give you some perspective.By The Stoicess

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What Makes Life Meaningful, Happiness, and the Art of Hope | The Muse 11:09

10d ago11:09

11:09

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Today’s episode is an audio version of the Monday Muse on Perennial Meditations. A little about this series, for anyone not familiar. It’s a weekly collection of what I call perennial reminders, insights, and maxims on the art of living. The term muse is an a…

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1041: How Do You Respond to Stress? Discover Why It Matters So Much With Anxiety 21:15

11d ago21:15

21:15

In today's episode, Gina discusses how to improve your distress tolerance and thereby become more resilient in the face of stress and anxiety. A journaling exercise is included that will help you better understand how you respond to stress and where you can improve. Learning to respond to stress with better competence will help you overcome anxiety…

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On the Shortness of Life (Pt. II) | Sundays with Seneca 11:24

11d ago11:24

11:24

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Sundays with Seneca on In Search of Wisdom. On today’s episode, I’m sharing part II of Seneca’s essay, ‘On the Shortness of Life.’ If you would like to read these in your email each week, you can subscribe to Perennial Meditations (on Substack). Yo…

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The Inner Experience | Contemplation 7:46

12d ago7:46

7:46

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Way of Contemplation is a weekly series on In Search of Wisdom that delivers meditations, prompts, and practices on the art of living. These short guided contemplations are designed to help us think deeply about perennial ideas, questions, insights, and w…

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The Perils of Comparison | Dying Every Day 5:08

13d ago5:08

5:08

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Dying Every Day series delivers guided meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), and a reflection prompt to consider. These meditations are designed to help you (and me) reflect o…

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Is Reason Really the Key to a Good Life? 16:35

13d ago16:35

16:35

Is being rational the key to a good life? Is reason unique to human beings? Why do so many philosophers value reason above emotions, sensory experience, and more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being rational is really the key to a good life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you wan…

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Problem Recruiting Employees: Stoicess & Professor Weekly Touch-Base 14:17

14d ago14:17

14:17

Recruiting challenges are a common occurrence in businesses of all sizes. Finding the right talent for your organization can often feel like an uphill battle. One of the main challenges is attracting qualified applicants who align with the company's values and culture. In this webinar, we address a Bible hero who was overwhelmed with the daily ritu…

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Cal Newport on Doing Less, from Say More 28:06

14d ago28:06

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Sharing a preview of the Say More podcast, where, in a special series, Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung is opening up the conversation about stress and burnout to help listeners feel less alone and inspired to get help. In this episode, computer scientist and bestselling author Cal Newport says we’ve been thinking about productivity all wrong. …

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1040: Finding Strength Within A Listeners Story Of Overcoming Anxiety with Gina's Guidance 21:34

15d ago21:34

21:34

In today's episode, Gina shares a listener's story about her journey overcoming anxiety through the tools and processes shared here on the show. The listener "Dee", has certainly done many things right, as far as making positive changes in her life to expand and enhance her anxiety recovery journey. Listen in to hear a wonderful success story of so…

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The Art of Deep Reading with Rachel B. Griffis & Julie Ooms 44:58

16d ago44:58

44:58

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I welcome Rachel B. Griffis and Julie Ooms to discuss their new book, Deep Reading: Practices to Subvert the Vices of Our Distracted, Hostile, and Consumeristic Age. The conversation explores their formative experiences…

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Hypochondriac Boss: Stoicess' Secret 6:07

15d ago6:07

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Ever feel you’ll be playing nurse, physician, or pharmacist to the boss today, just as you do every workday? You may have a hypochondriac boss. Listen to the Stoicess’ secret about what to do.By The Stoicess

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Do Our Decisions Really Matter? 15:28

15d ago15:28

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Have you ever regretted a choice you made in the past? Have you ever wondered the extent to which our choices define us? Do our decisions matter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss choice and whether our decisions matter. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future epis…

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Job Expects Me To Take Work Home: Stoicess’ Poem 1:42

16d ago1:42

1:42

Is your job requiring you to be available 24/7 when you used to leave work at the office? Listen to my poem for guidance.By The Stoicess

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What Makes Us Human, Thinking Well, and Authenticity | The Muse 12:52

18d ago12:52

12:52

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Today’s episode is an audio version of the Monday Muse on Perennial Meditations. A little about this series, for anyone not familiar. It’s a weekly collection of what I call perennial reminders, insights, and maxims on the art of living. The term muse is an a…

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Tarek Chaudhary Pt. 2: The Synergy of Physical Health, Leadership, and Spiritual Transformation in Personal and Professional Growth 1:34:55

17d ago1:34:55

1:34:55

What if the key to unlocking your true potential lies in aligning your physical well-being with your mental health? Join us as we reconnect with our good friend Tarek, who has undergone a remarkable journey of self-improvement since his last appearance. Tarek's inspiring story of shedding 25 pounds and attending high-profile events like Eric Spoffo…

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On the Shortness of Life | Sundays with Seneca 16:09

19d ago16:09

16:09

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome back to another episode of In Search of Wisdom. As I mentioned in yesterday’s episode, there will be a few changes to the podcast and newsletter. One change is that I’ll be sharing a few more episodes each week, one being our Sundays with Seneca serie…

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1039: Causes, Symptoms and Coping With Anxious, Intrusive Thoughts 23:05

18d ago23:05

23:05

In today's episode, Gina discusses intrusive thoughts. This is a critical anxiety symptom that can often cause anxiety to become much worse as the thoughts progress and are misinterpreted by the individual experiencing them. Listen in to learn what causes intrusive thoughts and how to overcome them! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the lin…

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The Way of Contemplation 11:05

20d ago11:05

11:05

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I introduce a new series, The Way of Contemplation, and discuss a few changes to the podcast and newsletter. You can expect to learn about the wisdom of contemplation, the art of deep reading (and thinking), why the pra…

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How to Read 18:49

21d ago18:49

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Do you avoid reading because it makes you tired? What are the benefits of reading? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to read. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good …

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How To Be A Good Sounding Board Participant: Stoicess & Professor Weekly Touch-Base 16:25

21d ago16:25

16:25

In every workplace, there is a need for individuals who are willing to lend an ear and offer their thoughts and insights to their superiors. These individuals, often referred to as sounding boards, serve as a valuable resource for decision-makers, providing them with a different perspective and helping them navigate through complex situations. It i…

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1038: Melodies of Emotion: Using Singing as an Expressive Outlet for Stress Relief 23:18

22d ago23:18

23:18

In today's episode, Gina shares with listeners a helpful tool for stress and anxiety relief: singing. From singing along to your favorite feel-good music while walking or in the car to taking lessons or joining a choir, there is very likely a singing solution that fits your personal preferences. Listen in and learn how singing can improve your ment…

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Ben Franklin's Guide to a Long and Useful Life with Eric Weiner 50:34

23d ago50:34

50:34

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Eric Weiner, author of the new book Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life. Eric is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and speaker. He’s a previous guest on the s…

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Which Regrets Can You Live With? 21:00

23d ago21:00

21:00

Are you living a life free of regrets? What things do you most regret? Are there certain regrets you can live with? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss regret and whether there are regrets you can live with. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you’d like us to answer in a future episode? If so, sen…

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Coworker After-hours Socializing. Should I attend?: Stoicess' Secret 5:37

22d ago5:37

5:37

Should you join the after-hours employee get-together at the local establishment? Here are some thoughts to consider as you make your decision.By The Stoicess

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The Art of Having Enough | Stoic Meditation 4:34

24d ago4:34

4:34

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to another episode of In Search of Wisdom. In today's episode, I share a Stoic meditation from the Dying Every Day series (from my Substack - Perennial Meditations). Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage (from an original Stoic text), a…

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Boss Chose Another Over Me: Stoicess’ Poem 1:50

23d ago1:50

1:50

Are you upset because you didn't get that promotion you knew was for you? Let's change your mindset and find something better for you.By The Stoicess

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Seneca - On the Simple Life (Pt. I) 6:36

26d ago6:36

6:36

Sundays with Seneca explores Lucius Annaeus Seneca's writings and Stoic philosophy. Each week, I share a selected reading from one of Seneca's letters in search of ancient lessons on the art of living. In a letter known today as Some Arguments in Favor of the Simple Life, Seneca wrote, “I was shipwrecked before I got aboard.” I shall not add how th…

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1037: Listener J Shares Her Media Fast Journey 20:40

25d ago20:40

20:40

In today's episode, Gina shares a listener email about implementing a media fast in her life. J describes the journey of undergoing a media fast, cutting out a number of social media sites and streaming services, and adding others. The benefits of this practice are discussed. Listen in and discover some unexpected strategies and benefits of media f…

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You Can't Trust Anyone 17:40

28d ago17:40

17:40

Why does it sometimes seem like everything is a gimmick, a scam? What does it mean to trust? Are we facing a trust crisis? Can you trust anyone? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trust. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existe…

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