Chatterbox #322 – The Stoicism explosion

Do you feel better or worse after a nap? Andrew and Indiana compare their napping habits, and Andrew explains his favorite trick, the coffee nap. They also talk about why it’s so common to see people sleeping on the subway in Korea. Along the way, you’ll learn useful English voca ...  Show more

Have you ever been so focused on one goal that you forgot to slow down? In this bonus episode, Andrew spends a holiday afternoon trying something new with his family, and it makes him rethink how he spends his free time. Listen along to learn some vocabulary that will help make y ...  Show more

Discover how to master your emotional reactions with practical Stoic teachings. Learn to navigate life's challenges with a calm mind and strong will, improve your decision-making rooted in logic, and enhance self-discipline. In this episode, we dive deep into the nature of emotio ...  Show more

This episode explores how the daily practice of Stoicism can transform the way we respond to challenges, drawing on the story of Andrew Overby from Massimo Pigliucci’s How to Be a Stoic.We look at how Andrew used Stoic principles like the dichotomy of control and reframing advers ...  Show more

What does it actually mean to live like a Stoic? In this wide-ranging conversation with bestselling author and modern Stoicism evangelist Ryan Holiday, we unpack the origins of Stoic philosophy, why it exploded during turbulent times in ancient Greece and Rome, and how its princi ...  Show more