Citizens of the World: A Stoic Podcast for Curious Travelers

Ever been cut off mid-sentence and feel a whirlwind of emotions – frustration, anger,  embarrassment? Why do we take interruptions so personally, and how can we handle them with grace?

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What do courage and resilience truly mean?

As the anniversary of D-Day approaches, I reflect on the incredible bravery of the 'Greatest Generation' during World War II, drawing inspiration from my vis…

In a few days I’m headed to Salzburg, Austria for my friend’s birthday (We need more of these kind of trips! Destination parties should go beyond weddings. Do you agree?)

And that’s why today I’m spea…

Have you ever noticed how our thoughts and reactions can create unnecessary stress, or cultivate empathy and understanding for others?

On a recent flight to Florida, I was reminded of the power of per…

Do you have a philosophy that you live your life by?

My guest today thinks you should — and so do all the Stoics who came before her.

I’m speaking with Brittany Polat, author of Tranquility Parenting: …

Today, we’re exploring the picturesque city of Cambridge, England, home — or at least temporary home — of some of the world’s greatest minds across the centuries. Cambridge is known for its prestigio…

What happens when life upends you? Things seem to be running smoothly, then all of a sudden you lose your job, someone walks out on you, you graduate, you retire. Some big shift happens — now what?

Do…

Get ready to be transported to the sun-soaked beaches, charming coastal villages, and rolling hillsides of Sicily, Sardinia, and beyond. 

Katie Parla is back and just published her third book: Food of…

What would life be like if we felt more happy connections with people on a regular basis? How can we embrace the wider world and bring people closer to us, even if for a few moments at the seaside? 

O…

Harvard researchers have been studying what makes people happy for decades. 

Since 1938, they’ve been following the same people, and then their families, to learn more about what makes a good life. Th…

I’m hosting a 2023 Goal-Mapping Workshop on Jan. 14. It’s free and a replay will be available for a few days after if you register in advance. 

This isn’t a lecture – it’s a very interactive session. …

Around January 1, we set goals that we intend to keep. But most of us break these vows before the month is over – why? What’s the real reason people won’t change? And how can we use Stoicism and mode…

What does Auld Lang Syne mean and why is its message so important?

Find out in this episode.

Also, Happy New Year! What are your intentions for this year?

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Do you ever go blank…

It’s that time of year when we encourage each other to slow down, appreciate what we have, and be present with others. But how do we stay in the moment when our minds keep drifting to what’s happenin…

Today I’m continuing my conversation with Dr. Chocolate Kristy Leissle. an American who now lives in South Africa.

Kristy, author of  Cocoa and co-founder of the Cocoapreneurship Institute of Ghana, s…

Chocolate. Lots of us love it. Where does it come from? Who makes it? And how can we be ethical consumers of chocolate? 

I want the answer to be easy — like, just by such-and-such chocolate bar. But t…

Chances are this holiday season you'll have to talk to at least one person who drives you bananas. 

But what if this doesn't have to stress you out? What if you could have a good conversation? What if…

On a recent trip, I learned that the last so-called witch to be executed in Scotland died in 1727.


Of course, there are still people being tortured, killed, and scapegoated around the world today. 

But…

On a recent trip to Scotland, I ate well, I drank well -- didn’t so much sleep well. But I enjoyed just the right amount of indulgence for me on a trip. 

This kind of happiness is hedonia. Hedonic ple…

We’re back with Christine Job, an American business strategist in Spain and host of “Flourish in the Foreign,” a podcast that celebrates and elevates the voices Black women who are thriving abroad.

In…