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Existential Stoic Podcast

572 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

The Existential Stoic Podcast is a podcast where great friends Danny & Randy regularly discuss existentialism, stoicism, philosophy, and living the good life!

Comedy Education Self-Improvement stoic philosophy stoicism existential humor growth self-development motivation philosophy spirituality self-help
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Episodes

"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius

March 20, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In the latest installment of ESP’s Books You Should Read series, Danny and Randy discuss Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Discover Meditations now and find out why Marcus Aurelius is as important now as he was when he was alive! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech a...

"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius

March 20, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In the latest installment of ESP’s Books You Should Read series, Danny and Randy discuss Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Discover Meditations now and find out why Marcus Aurelius is as important now as he was when he was alive! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening! 

How to Work Less - Quick Fix

March 15, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MB

Do you feel like you always work, like there isn’t enough time to do everything you need to do? In this Quick Fix, discover tips for how to work less and make more time for yourself. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.  

How to Work Less - Quick Fix

March 15, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MB

Do you feel like you always work, like there isn’t enough time to do everything you need to do? In this Quick Fix, discover tips for how to work less and make more time for yourself. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-po...

Loneliness and Boredom

March 12, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Many of us struggle at times with feelings of boredom and loneliness. Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you are feeling bored and lonely. Listen now to discover healthy ways to get through difficult times in life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening! 

Loneliness and Boredom

March 12, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Many of us struggle at times with feelings of boredom and loneliness. Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you are feeling bored and lonely. Listen now to discover healthy ways to get through difficult times in life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learn...

How to Build Habits - Quick Fix

March 08, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MB

Developing good habits can have a huge impact on our quality of life and happiness. Discover tips for how to build habits and cultivate positive character traits in this Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening! 

How to Build Habits - Quick Fix

March 08, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MB

Developing good habits can have a huge impact on our quality of life and happiness. Discover tips for how to build habits and cultivate positive character traits in this Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning ...

Creating a New Narrative

March 05, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

The stories we tell ourselves determine how we interpret the world. In the latest episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of personal narratives and explore how to create a new, healthy narrative. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning ho...

Creating a New Narrative

March 05, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

The stories we tell ourselves determine how we interpret the world. In the latest episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of personal narratives and explore how to create a new, healthy narrative. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.  

How to Awaken the Giant Within - Quick Fix

March 01, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

Do you find it difficult to be your best self, to realize your full potential? Discover tips for how to awaken the giant within in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoo...

How to Awaken the Giant Within - Quick Fix

March 01, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

Do you find it difficult to be your best self, to realize your full potential? Discover tips for how to awaken the giant within in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.  

How to Talk to Yourself - Quick Fix

February 26, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MB

How we talk to ourselves can have huge implications for our mental health and happiness. Discover tips for how to talk to yourself in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, Code...

How to Talk to Yourself - Quick Fix

February 26, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MB

How we talk to ourselves can have huge implications for our mental health and happiness. Discover tips for how to talk to yourself in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.  

How to Win Friends - Quick Fix

February 22, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MB

Aristotle called friends “the greatest of external goods.” Unfortunately, many of us struggle to meet new people and make friends. Discover tips for how to win friends in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech a...

How to Win Friends - Quick Fix

February 22, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.89 MB

Aristotle called friends “the greatest of external goods.” Unfortunately, many of us struggle to meet new people and make friends. Discover tips for how to win friends in the latest Quick Fix from The Existential Stoic Podcast. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening! 

Facing Our Problems

February 19, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

The more we turn away from our problems, the worse they tend to get. Danny and Randy discuss the importance of facing your problems and doing what’s difficult in the latest episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening! 

Facing Our Problems

February 19, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

The more we turn away from our problems, the worse they tend to get. Danny and Randy discuss the importance of facing your problems and doing what’s difficult in the latest episode of The Existential Stoic Podcast. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning h...

How to be Present - Quick Fix

February 16, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MB

Why is it so hard to live in the present? Do you want to stay in the present when it feels unbearable? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy share 6 tips for how to stay in the present moment. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to Cod...

How to be Present - Quick Fix

February 16, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MB

Why is it so hard to live in the present? Do you want to stay in the present when it feels unbearable? In this Quick Fix, Danny and Randy share 6 tips for how to stay in the present moment. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening! 

Reevaluating Suffering & Stress

February 12, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

We all experience suffering, stress, and other challenges in life. How bad our experience is, however, depends on us, on how we respond to the bad and negative in life. When we suffer, we are forced to grow, to overcome ourselves and develop new skills. Danny and Randy discuss why we should reevaluate suffering and stress. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, ...

Reevaluating Suffering & Stress

February 12, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

We all experience suffering, stress, and other challenges in life. How bad our experience is, however, depends on us, on how we respond to the bad and negative in life. When we suffer, we are forced to grow, to overcome ourselves and develop new skills. Danny and Randy discuss why we should reevaluate suffering and stress. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter and check out his webpage for ESP info, updates, & more.   Thanks for listening! 

How to be Rich - Quick Fix

February 08, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

We all want to be rich...Discover tips for how to be rich and start pursuing the life you want! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & more.   Thanks for listening! 

How to be Rich - Quick Fix

February 08, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

We all want to be rich...Discover tips for how to be rich and start pursuing the life you want! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & more.   Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Boundaries Suck!

February 05, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

The self-help world is full of praise for boundaries. They often make it seem like setting boundaries is an easy thing. Find out why you should set boundaries, why they suck, and what challenges to expect when you start defining limits in your life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

Boundaries Suck!

February 05, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

The self-help world is full of praise for boundaries. They often make it seem like setting boundaries is an easy thing. Find out why you should set boundaries, why they suck, and what challenges to expect when you start defining limits in your life. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good fr...

How to Think - Quick Fix

February 01, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MB

When we know how to think, we are better equipped to solve problems and overcome obstacles in life. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to think on the latest Quick Fix. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech an...

How to Think - Quick Fix

February 01, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MB

When we know how to think, we are better equipped to solve problems and overcome obstacles in life. Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to think on the latest Quick Fix. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

Patience & Contentment

January 29, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Have you ever felt like things just aren’t moving fast enough? Do things seem like they take too long, like there’s not enough time in the day? Danny and Randy discuss the importance of patience, contentment, and acknowledging what you have. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

Patience & Contentment

January 29, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Have you ever felt like things just aren’t moving fast enough? Do things seem like they take too long, like there’s not enough time in the day? Danny and Randy discuss the importance of patience, contentment, and acknowledging what you have. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Ru...

How to Prioritize - Quick Fix

January 25, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MB

Do you know what you want, what’s important to you? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? Discover tips for how to prioritize and take back control of your life! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and lea...

How to Prioritize - Quick Fix

January 25, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MB

Do you know what you want, what’s important to you? Do you ever feel overwhelmed and stressed? Discover tips for how to prioritize and take back control of your life! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

"The Republic" by Plato

January 22, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Plato’s Republic is a book everyone should read. Danny and Randy discuss important ideas, themes, and sections from Plato’s Republic.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

"The Republic" by Plato

January 22, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Plato’s Republic is a book everyone should read. Danny and Randy discuss important ideas, themes, and sections from Plato’s Republic.  Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to ...

How to be Rational - Quick Fix

January 19, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.78 MB

Have you ever lost control? Have you ever been overwhelmed by your emotions or stress? Discover tips for how to be rational and be in control. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. List...

How to be Rational - Quick Fix

January 19, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.78 MB

Have you ever lost control? Have you ever been overwhelmed by your emotions or stress? Discover tips for how to be rational and be in control. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

Dealing with the Winter Blues

January 15, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Monday, January 17, is “blue Monday”—a day often associated with depression, sadness, and feeling blue. Danny and Randy discuss feeling depressed, low, and what helps them deal with and overcome the winter blues. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for more info.  Thanks for listening! 

Dealing with the Winter Blues

January 15, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Monday, January 17, is “blue Monday”—a day often associated with depression, sadness, and feeling blue. Danny and Randy discuss feeling depressed, low, and what helps them deal with and overcome the winter blues. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for more info.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech an...

How to be Powerful - Quick Fix

January 11, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MB

Have you ever felt weak or powerless? We all want to feel powerful, to be in control. Discover tips for how to be powerful on the latest Quick Fix! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. ...

How to be Powerful - Quick Fix

January 11, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MB

Have you ever felt weak or powerless? We all want to feel powerful, to be in control. Discover tips for how to be powerful on the latest Quick Fix! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

Lifehacks

January 08, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

We all want a shortcut, an easy path to a good life…Danny and Randy discuss the most important lifehacks, lessons, and routines they have learned. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code...

Lifehacks

January 08, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

We all want a shortcut, an easy path to a good life…Danny and Randy discuss the most important lifehacks, lessons, and routines they have learned. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

How to Focus - Quick Fix

January 04, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MB

Focus is crucial if you want to make the most of your time. Danny and Randy give you tips for how to focus. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

How to Focus - Quick Fix

January 04, 2022 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MB

Focus is crucial if you want to make the most of your time. Danny and Randy give you tips for how to focus. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoo...

Coach John Wooden's 9 Steps to Happiness

January 01, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Coach John Wooden believed we should all make 9 promises to ourselves to be happy. Danny and Randy explore coach Wooden’s 9 steps to happiness and why they matter. Discover Wooden's 9 steps and why you should apply them in your own life now! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Ru...

Coach John Wooden's 9 Steps to Happiness

January 01, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Coach John Wooden believed we should all make 9 promises to ourselves to be happy. Danny and Randy explore coach Wooden’s 9 steps to happiness and why they matter. Discover Wooden's 9 steps and why you should apply them in your own life now! Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

How to Think Big - Quick Fix

December 28, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MB

Do you feel stuck? Discover how to think big and get unstuck... Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

How to Think Big - Quick Fix

December 28, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MB

Do you feel stuck? Discover how to think big and get unstuck... Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info & additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

When is Enough?

December 26, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

When is enough? How do we know when we have enough? Danny and Randy discuss the difficulty in knowing when enough is enough... Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening!  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs...

When is Enough?

December 26, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

When is enough? How do we know when we have enough? Danny and Randy discuss the difficulty in knowing when enough is enough... Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Please say hi to Danny on Twitter to get ESP updates and more.  Check out Danny’s webpage for ESP info and additional tools to help you live better.  Thanks for listening! 

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