The Courage to Ask, The Courage to Care

This episode reflects on the shortness of life without turning it into panic. Oliver Burkeman’s “four thousand weeks” gives us a blunt measure of our limits, while Seneca’s story of Julius Canus shows how calm can survive even under the shadow of death. The Stoic point isn't to m ...  Show more

This episode explains Epictetus’s three disciplines as a practical way of returning to the present moment.The Discipline of Assent helps us judge clearly, the Discipline of Desire teaches us to want only what is within our power, and the Discipline of Action directs us toward jus ...  Show more

Modern Stoicism gets sold as self-control and grit, which leaves out the part Marcus Aurelius arguably cared about most. Donald Robertson and I talk about the missing piece: the idea that real strength shows up as kindness, and that anger is closer to weakness than to power.It is ...  Show more

It has been an emotional week for so many people. It is an important time to understand that our anxiety, stress, and tears do not diminish our inner strength and courage. Listen to this podcast to learn how to recognize your courage and strength and start to use them as a founda ...  Show more

Dora shares the story of a midnight relay race and the quiet power of support. Today’s episode reminds us that asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. We’re never meant to run alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

We often think of courage as staying strong, holding steady. But what if real bravery is being open to change? Today, Dora explores the quiet strength in letting go of old identities and becoming someone new. If you’re in a season of growth, this episode will remind you that tran ...  Show more