Cheryl Strayed: “I Had to Lose EVERYTHING to Find Myself”
At some point, you realize courage isn’t something you are born with, it’s something you build. In this episode, Ryan sits down with bestselling author Cheryl Strayed (Tiny Beautiful Things, Wild) to ...
12 Nov 20251h
Don’t Let It Trouble Your Mind
You don’t have to accept being treated this way. You should stand up. You should speak out. But you know what you shouldn’t do?👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The ...
12 Nov 20252min
Failure Doesn’t Define You—Neither Does Success | Always The Same
Ulysses S. Grant knew what the Stoics knew—that outside circumstances don’t say anything about us, that it didn’t matter, as Epictetus said, what we bear, only how we bear it. 👉 Support the podcast a...
10 Nov 202510min
The Surprising Habit Hack from Aristotle
What is the "Tortoise Method" and how can it help us build habits for happiness? Look no further than this excerpt from Chapter 9 of the audiobook of Aristotle’s Guide to Self-Persuasion: How Ancient ...
9 Nov 202514min
Persuasion Expert: "You Can TRAIN Your Mind to See the Positive" | Jay Heinrichs (PT. 2)
It takes a trained mind to see wonder and awe in the middle of everyday struggles. In today’s PT. 2 episode, Ryan and persuasion expert Jay Heinrichs dive deeper into discipline, the power of our inne...
8 Nov 202544min
This Is The Point of Philosophy | You're Wasting Your Life
What’s the point? What is philosophy for?🏛 The 2025 LIVE session of Stoicism 101: Ancient Philosophy For Your Actual Life starts November 10th. Don’t miss your chance to join us! Read on for more abo...
7 Nov 20259min
BONUS | Ryan Holiday Curates a Reading List for Nick Thompson
After their interview, Ryan and Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and author of The Running Ground, headed into The Painted Porch to talk about their favorite books and swap recommendations. 🎥 You c...
6 Nov 202528min
