The Courage to Ask, The Courage to Care

This episode explores two ways of seeing clearly: examining our own judgments up close, and stepping back to see our place in the larger whole. Stoicism and the Buddhist idea of the “second arrow” meet on the same point—we may not control the first pain, but we often add unnecess ...  Show more

This episode explores how philosophy can help us notice more of life before it passes. John O’Donohue and Rilke encourage us to rediscover the beauty of ordinary surroundings, while Seneca asks us to consider how much of our limited time disappears into distraction, busyness, and ...  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