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Three guys discuss the world through the lens of a Mathematician, Psychologist, and a Philosopher. We're not always right, but we will always have an opinion and strive to be. Cover art photo provided by Thought Catalog on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thoughtcatalog
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The Inner Stoa

John Morgan III

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The Inner Stoa Podcast is a tool to help you build your inner citadel. As continuous students, we are on the same journey you are to learn and take action towards becoming a stoic. Join us each week, while we read philosophy to you. Check out our website for recommended readings and more.
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English Description (German below) The bilingual Podcast accompanying the METIS project on intercultural wisdom literature and wisdom practices. To be found on www.metis.ethz.ch. The podcast covers the wide range of wisdom traditions, such as Daoism, the Stoa, skeptical traditions, and many more. In addition to the main currents, authors, works and topics we talk about with academic experts, we also interview people in meditation, wisdom training and other wisdom practices. Last but not leas ...
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The Stable Cyclist is a place where we gather to talk about bikes (mostly MTB), mentality and Mental Health. Come with as the host JP, invites you in to conversations with people he’s met over the years. We won’t have stories about how to train or how to win a bike race here. Instead we’ll hear about what goes on in these athlete’s minds and sometimes we’ll even dive into the deep end of the pool and talk about mental health
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All your life, you have been asked to limit yourself. "Beta, follow the rules." "Speak in a low voice." "Don't pursue your dreams." You're fed up. You want access. You don't want someone else to tell you what kind of conversations to have. Or who to listen to. Or what is taboo. You want independence. Every Monday, join poet and conversationalist Vinamre Kasanaa as he dissects the habits, routines, and quirks of some of India's most creative and fearless personalities, many of whom stand at t ...
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Humanity is nearing a critical inflection point. We're either going to survive a rocky landing onto a breathtaking new frontier or collapse into a state of chaos not seen since the last World War. A beautiful future is possible. Hosted by Albert Kim, Noetic Nomads is a conversational space where visionary thinkers from around the globe make sense of and navigate the unfolding global meta-crisis in the course of co-creating a better future.
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The VCpreneur podcast provides a unique perspective of the startup world, through the lens of Venture Capitalists (VCs) and Entrepreneurs. The podcast features successful VCs and Entrepreneurs discussing the art & science of building products, scaling startups, fundraising and investing in a venture. Listen in to learn from individuals who have been there, done that and made a dent in the venture universe. You can visit thevcpreneur.com and follow us on Twitter @thevcpreneur_ & Instagram @th ...
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Each fortnight we take India’s most significant business and tech stories and strip away complexity, spin and PR and add unbiased analysis, simplicity and wit. The result is business stories and conversations that are both fun and insightful. Told by the trusted and experienced writers and editors of The Ken, India’s first and leading subscribers-only business publication, and hosted by Anushka and Olina.
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Future Thinkers

Mike Gilliland and Euvie Ivanova

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Future Thinkers is a media platform, community, and education portal dedicated to the evolution of society, technology, and consciousness. Helping you become better adapted to our uncertain future. As seen in BBC, Forbes, World Economic Forum, and iTunes Top 40. Created by Mike Gilliland and Euvie Ivanova.
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Michael talks with Brigid Delaney about her journey into Stoicism, the value it has had in her life, and the unique role it has to play in helping others. (03:41) Stoicism vs Wellness (13:15) Ataraxia (18:07) Stoic Friends (20:26) Favorite Stoic (24:14) How To Explore The Stoics (29:47) Persauding Non-Stoics (34:11) Stripping Away Illusions (38:51)…
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Send us a text English Description (German below) Guest: Willi Goetschel Michel de Montaigne war nicht nur Philosoph, sondern parlamentarischer Berater, Diplomat und Bürgermeister. In seinen Essays machte er sich selbst zum Thema, ohne dabei eine Autobiographie zu schreiben. Es ist ein multiperspektivisches Werk mit literarischem Charakter, in dem …
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Send us a text German Description (English below) Gast: Rolf Elberfeld Bereits zum zweiten Mal sprechen wir mit Rolf Elberfeld. Wo wir beim letzten Mal etwas über europäische und aussereuropäische Ursprünge des interkulturellen Philosophierens erfahren haben, widmen sich die beiden diesmal den von Elberfeld sogenannten «Verstrickungen» der Weisheit…
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Send us a text English Description (German below) Guest: Willi Goetschel Johann Wolfgang von Goethe plays a similar role for German-speaking cultures as Shakespeare does for English-speaking cultures. He was already a towering intellectual figure in his own lifetime and is still considered by many to be the pre-eminent German-language poet. Goethe …
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Send us a text German Description (English below) Gast: Christine Abbt Weise Menschen stellt man sich vielleicht als besonders unabhängig vor. Sie scheinen, um einen Ausspruch Wittgensteins zu benutzen, ihre eigene Atemluft zu produzieren, so frei sind sie. Im Gegensatz zu den meisten Menschen sind sie nicht ständig von innerer Zerrissenheit geplag…
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The four pillars of Stoic Justice. Justice isn't just about courtrooms and laws. For the Stoics, it was a way of life. In this episode, Caleb and Michael break down the four components of Stoic justice: piety, kindness, good fellowship, and fair dealing. They explore how these ideas apply to our lives today, from helping strangers to making tough b…
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Blushing, sweating, stumbling over words - we've all been there. But what if these physical reactions are holding you back from greatness? In this episode, Caleb and Michael unpack Seneca's advice on handling embarrassment like a Stoic. (00:46) Embarrassing Introduction (04:50) Seneca On Blushing (08:08) Feelings vs Judgments (10:02) You Are Not A …
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In this episode, Caleb and Michael explore how Stoicism reframes our understanding of risk, teaching us to embrace uncertainty while focusing on what truly matters. They discuss: Why Stoics aren't reckless, but cultivate caution How Stoicism offers the highest reward with the lowest real risk Critiques that Stoicism is for the risk-averse, and why …
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Is Stoicism just toxic positivity? No, obviously. But what's the difference between toxic positivity and unrealistic optimism? And how can Stoics avoid the real risks of both? In this episode, Caleb and Michael dive deep into Stoic practice and its alleged similarity to toxic positivity. *** Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoa…
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Join us on The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring ultra-endurance cyclist Claire O'Leary from Minnesota. Claire, who finished 3rd in the open field at Unbound 2023 and recently won the Day Across Minnesota (DAMn), shares her incredible journey into the world of endurance cycling. In this episode, Claire opens up about her past struggles, including ov…
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The Stoic art of solitude and self-consistency Can you be alone with your thoughts? Seneca's Letter X challenges us to master the art of solitude. In this conversation, Caleb and Michael unpack Seneca's advice on solitude and explore its relevance in our hyperconnected world. (00:58) The Paradox of Solitude (05:40) Consistency Between Private and P…
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Join Caleb and Michael as they dissect the mental game of competition and explore how ancient philosophy can give us an edge in modern battles – both on and off the mat. In this gripping episode, Caleb shares his experience competing in his first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament and the valuable lessons he learned about applying Stoic principles unde…
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JP is joined by Anthony Taylor, founder of Black Bike Week in Minneapolis, and former Red Bull Professional MTB rider Shaums March. Together, they discuss the significance of Black Bike Week in promoting diversity and inclusion in a sport that has traditionally been less accessible to communities of color. Anthony and Shaums emphasize the importanc…
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Diogenes: the man who lived in a barrel and inspired Stoic philosophy. In this episode, Michael and Caleb explore the life and ideas of Diogenes the Cynic - one of the most influential and eccentric philosophers of ancient Greece. They discuss: (00:00) Epictetus on Diogenes' Freedom (03:21) Diogenes' Life and Connection to Stoicism (08:29) Diogenes…
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Caleb Ontiveros speaks with Johnathan Bi, an entrepreneur and philosopher, about Friedrich Nietzsche's critique of Stoicism and egalitarianism. The conversation begins with Jonathan sharing his personal journey from STEM to philosophy, setting the stage for a deep dive into Nietzsche's challenging ideas. They explore Nietzsche's opposition to Stoic…
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In a joint podcast with the Eyes Up Mindset podcast, one of JP's good friends, Hawley, MN Head Basketball Coach Nathan Stoa joins the program this week to have a serious discussion about building programs in youth sports and finding what actually matters as a teacher and coach. Eyes Up host Jamie Wagner and JP then dive deep into the fallout from a…
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In this episode of Stoic Conversations, Michael Tremblay offers a deep dive into one of Stoicism's most popular concepts: the Dichotomy of Control. Drawing from his 2021 article for the Modern Stoicism blog, Tremblay explores common misunderstandings about this principle and provides a more nuanced interpretation aligned with authentic Stoic philos…
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Welcome back to The Stable Cyclist Podcast with returning guest Chase Wark! In this episode, Chase shares the highlights and challenges of his past six weeks, including some impressive race results and the disappointment of the Crusher in the Tushar being canceled. Chase opens up about feeling stuck during our last conversation and reveals how he m…
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Should Stoics become rich? What is your relationship to money? Caleb speaks with Darius Foroux about his new book The Stoic Path To Wealth. They discuss a practical investment strategy and how Stoics should think about investing. https://dariusforoux.com/ https://stoicpathtowealth.com/ (00:50) Darius's Story (04:32) Stoicism (11:51) Your Relationsh…
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Send us a text German Description (English below) Gast: Gert Scobel Sind hochgebildete Menschen automatisch auch weise? Sind Wissen und Bildung Bedingungen der Lebensweisheit? Um das Verhältnis von Weisheit, Bildung und Wissen besser verstehen zu können, sprechen im Podcast Michael Hampe und Gert Scobel zum zweiten Mal in dieser Podcastreihe mitein…
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Welcome back to The Stable Cyclist Podcast with returning guest Drew Dillman! After being prank called by Chase Wark and JP in a previous episode, Drew is here to set the record straight on their entertaining "gravel-beef." In this deep and insightful conversation, Drew opens up about his personal identity and shares his faith in Jesus, providing a…
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The ancient Stoic, Arius Didymus, provided a framework for practical wisdom and prudence. It’s still applicable today. Courage Moderation (02:29) Reading (05:01) Judgment (17:19) View (26:24) Shrewdness (31:11) Discretion (37:38) Soundness of aim (41:31) Resourcefulness *** Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to …
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Welcome to the second Ask JP Anything episode on The Stable Cyclist Podcast. Aaron Haugen and Jamie Wagner join to co-host this one as the trio dive into where JP is at in his post-concussion journey, how JP's experiences with Mania and Depression have differed, why it's important to have difficult conversations and finally the boys press JP if it …
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Michael and Caleb discuss the differences between modern self help and Stoicism – where self help is useful, where it isn’t, and recommend their favorite self help books. (04:07) Defining Self Help (11:31) Where Self Help Goes Wrong (28:09) The Good in Self Help (45:02) Best Self Help Books *** Download the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoamedi…
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Send us a text English Description (German below) Guest: Karma Ura Should wisely managed states be primarily concerned with the development of economic conditions, for example, with constantly increasing GDP? Does this automatically lead to better, even happier societies? In Bhutan, the Gross National Happiness Index was developed in contrast to th…
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In this powerful episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, JP sits down with his best friend from high school, Paul Wichmann, who is currently the front of house soundman for Tyler the Creator. Paul shares fascinating insights into his job with Tyler, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry. But this episode goes much deeper, as Paul o…
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Send us a text German Description (English below) Gast: Niklas Kirchner Wir hoffen doch, dass Regierende, seien es nun Könige, Präsidentinnen oder Parlamente, die unser Leben und Zusammenleben massgeblich beeinflussen, dies zum Wohle der Bürgerinnen und Bürger tun, welche sie regieren. Nach heutigen Standards müssten Sie vor allem ökonomische Zusam…
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Send us a text German Description (English below) Gast: Alexander Poraj, Tobias Esch Heute sprechen Michael Hampe, Alexander Poraj und Tobias Esch miteinander über Rückenschmerzen, Gallensteine und Opferhähne. Kurzum, über die vielfältige Bedeutung dessen, was man in Philosophie, Wissenschaft und Spiritualität unter «Heilung» verstehen kann. Was ma…
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Caleb and Michael read through Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations. Specifically: Meditations 2.6-2.10. There are several essential themes in these passages: the importance of self-examination, maintaining focus on what matters, and the philosophical underpinnings of Stoicism. in the Meditations we get to see Marcus Aurelius rehearsing Stoic maxims – and…
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Join us for an inspiring episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring former professional cyclocross racer Tyler Cloutier. Tyler achieved the true working man's dream by balancing a full-time job while racing professionally across the United States and Europe. In this episode, host JP delves into Tyler's journey, exploring the challenges and tri…
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This one is different. Caleb reads from his essay, Why Stoicism Is True. It’s a short encapsulation of the what he takes to be the three most important ideas of the philosophy – as well as a philosophical defense of their veracity. Let us know what you think. https://calebontiveros.substack.com/ *** Download the Stoa app (it’s a free download): sto…
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Join us for an exhilarating episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring professional gravel racer Chase Wark. In this in-person interview at Chase's house, we dive deep into his experience with the Lifetime Grand Prix and his incredible bike setup for the Unbound Gravel race. We also delve into the entertaining "Gravel Beef" with Drew Dillman, …
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In this episode, Michael presents the Stoic idea of "indifferents." It’s one of the key ideas behind Stoicism, one’s that often misunderstood but necessary to know in order to understand Stoicism. (02:52) The 3 Value Categories (06:22) Defining Good (15:32) Defining Indifferents (37:32) Total Indifferents (39:06) How To Live With Indifferents (51:2…
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Join us for an engaging episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring Bruce Martens, founder of the National Center for Youth Development in Minneapolis, MN. Bruce, an elite-level racer, shares his passion for inclusively getting kids on bikes and the critical role well-trained adults play in supporting these young cyclists. Discover how the orga…
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“Moderation is subdivided into good discipline, seemliness, modesty, and self-control.” The ancient Stoic breakdown of moderation is essential for becoming more disciplined. It will help you think about the ideas of moderation, discipline, and self-control more deeply and generate strategies for how to becoming more moderate in your life today. Sto…
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Join us for an enlightening episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring elite cycling photographer Joshua Strong. Joshua, who is BIPOC and identifies as transgender, shares their journey and achievements in the world of cycling photography and their recent success in the non-binary division at cyclocross nationals. We also dive into the mental …
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In this conversation, Michael and Caleb discuss Epictetus’s chapter On Attention (Discourses 4.12). It’s an essential reading from the Stoic master on an essential topic. Buddhism 101 Stoicism and Mindfulness Caleb and Michael also preview an upcoming conversation on Moderation…Stay tuned. It will be released in the next few weeks. (01:04) The Impo…
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Send us a text English Description (German below) Guest: Tobias Esch What is the meaning of life? In the podcast, we draw from Tolstoy's existential dilemmas with this question as a foundation for exploring diverse approaches to adopting a positive outlook on life. We juxtapose Tolstoy's inquiries with Viktor Frankl's quest for meaning under drasti…
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Welcome back to The Stable Cyclist Podcast for part two of our captivating interview with Kelly Catale, the reigning U.S. Singlespeed MTB Champion! In this episode, Kelly shares the inspiring story behind the birth of the KellCat Devo Team and the challenges of securing new sponsors each year. We delve into the mental health struggles and realities…
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The Stoics promoted the four cardinal virtues: courage, moderation, justice, and wisdom. In this episode, we talk about Stoic courage. Caleb and Michael discuss what it is and how the Stoics broke it down into different subdisciplines. Their breakdown still provides an effective framework for building the skill of bravery today. (01:03) What Is Cou…
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Join us for another episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast featuring National Champion Kelly Catale! In this first part of our two-part series, Kelly shares her incredible journey transitioning from running to mountain biking, highlighting the unparalleled freedom she found on two wheels. Dive deep into Kelly's passion for mental health advocacy as …
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Do you want to learn how to Journal like Marcus Aurelius? Parker Settecase explains different approaches to journaling, writing, and recording your thoughts. He and Michael take a deep dive into how and why to think about journaling. Use these strategies to organize your thinking, and be the best version of yourself. Park Notes Michael and Parker o…
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Welcome to the first Ask JP Anything episode on The Stable Cyclist Podcast. Aaron Haugen joins as well to co-host this one as the pair dive into if JP actually celebrated on a 15 year old kid in a MTB race, how to find the right therapist, why JP transitioned from running to the bike, his relationship with his family when he struggles with depressi…
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"The thought for today is one which I discovered in Epicurus; for I am wont to cross over even into the enemy's camp, – not as a deserter, but as a scout." In this conversation, Caleb and Michael talk about lessons from Epicureanism. To do this, use Seneca’s quotations of Epicurus and other Epicureans as a source. The Epicurean tradition has a lot …
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Send us a text English Description (German below) Guest: Olivier Del Fabbro Many people only know war from stories. From books, films, maybe even from the stories of relatives and acquaintances. If you think about the war in Ukraine and the discussions about it in the media, on the one hand the war seems close because we are inundated with huge amo…
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Delve into the extraordinary journey of Dr. Sam Rauchwarter, renowned as the Endurance Physio, in this compelling episode hosted by JP. As one of the top endurance physical therapists in the United States, Dr. Rauchwarter brings a wealth of expertise and insight into his work with professional athletes, navigating the complexities of physical perfo…
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Why did talking about virtue fall out of fashion – and why is it coming back now? In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Judith Stove about that very question, providence, and Marcus Aurelius as God. Judith Stove is a Sydney, Australia, researcher and writer, focusing on Jane Austen and her reception, as well as on Stoicism and other classical vir…
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Send us a text German Description (English below) Gast: Alexander Poraj Worin besteht eigentlich der Unterschied zwischen jemandem, der mich in Sachen Lebensführung unterrichten kann und mir wohlmeinend Rat anbietet und einem Rattenfänger, der mich hinter das Licht, also ins Dunkel führt? Warum nehmen bestimmte Figuren in den Weisheitstraditionen e…
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Send us a text German Description (English below) Gast: Daniel Strassberg Sowohl in der Praxis der Psychoanalyse als auch in der Beschäftigung mit dem Talmud geht es darum, so Psychoanalytiker und Philosoph Daniel Strassberg, einer spezifischen Situation, einem Fall, einem Menschen gerecht zu werden. In beiden wirkt ein Weisheitsverständnis, das ge…
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Join host John Peter and his special guest, Dr. Beth Peter from Holland, Michigan, as they delve into the transformative power of nature on mental health and strategies for approaching conversations about mental wellness with loved ones. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Peter, sister to the host, shares insights drawn from both professional expert…
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