Existential Stoic Podcast

Are we responsible for our actions, our choices? Are we free, or are our actions determined by other factors? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we have free will.

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Waiting is hard. Most of us have become accustomed to instant gratification, same-day delivery, and immediacy in our lives. Most go…

Have you ever struggled with your own negative thoughts? Have you said things to yourself that you would never say to someone you love? How can we quiet our negative inner monologue? In this episode,…

Science fiction books and movies often imagine futures with amazing inventions, technological marvels, and other advances that are currently impossible. Will any of the futures these stories imagine …

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To find your Yes, sometimes you must first embrace your No. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it’s important to start wi…

Does it seem like the world couldn’t be any worse than it is now? Do you think things were better in the past? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether life is harder now than it was in the p…

Nietzsche famously argued that truth is a matter of perspective. If truth depends on perspective, is it possible to know anything without assuming a point of view? In this episode, Danny and Randy di…

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Are you planning to be happy at some point in the future? Will you be happy when you land your new job, retire, achieve a specific …

If you’re like me, the holidays are a time when you are more likely to struggle with depression and hopelessness. Why do we struggle around the holidays? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the …

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Our attitude determines how we see and interpret the world. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have a better …

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Do you say “Yes” too often? Are you too busy? Do you feel stressed, anxious, and out of sorts? In this episode, Danny and Randy dis…

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Do you find happiness elusive? Do you think your happiness is contingent on externals? Do you tell yourself that you’ll be happy wh…

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What should I do with my life? What am I doing with my life? When we face these questions, we can also face an existential crisis a…

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In life, we must deal with other people. How do we know which relationships are good for us and which are bad? How do we deal with …

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Self-Discipline is an essential component of a successful, fulfilling life. Staying disciplined makes us more likely to overcome ob…

Are you anxious? Do you know what causes your anxiety? What can you do to overcome your anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss anxiety, depression, and what might help.

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How often do you think about death and your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? Are you worried you’ll have regrets at the end …

Will meditation make you happier? Do you feel burdened by social obligations? Do you place unreasonable expectations on yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss happiness, meditation, and m…

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Many of us chastise ourselves for our errors, berate ourselves for our failures, and generally use overly critical self-talk. Disco…

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“The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates  

A worthwhile life, Socrates thought, is an examined life. It is through ques…