This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Should we structure our lives around certain principles? Can adopting Stoic principles make our lives better? Danny and Randy discuss Stoic principles to live by.

What is the Daoist concept of wu-wei? Is wu-wei similar to any concepts from Western philosophy? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the Daoist concept of wu-wei or effortless action.Thanks to listener Jon B. for suggesting this top...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Why do you feel depressed, anxious, or unhappy? Do we have control over our emotions? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are responsible for our em...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! 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 negativ...

Are you lonely? Do you find it hard to meet people and make new friends? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss friendship in the age of distractions.Subscribe to ESP's 

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! When you’re depressed or anxious, does it seem like you'll feel that way forever? Do you resist change? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the reality that no...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Is self-improvement more important than self-acceptance? Does wanting to improve yourself mean you don’t accept yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss s...

Do you lie to yourself? Do you make up reasons to justify your actions? What does it mean to be honest with yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss being honest with oneself.Thanks to listener Eli for suggesting this topic!&nb...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! If we are living in a simulation, would you be able to tell? Would your sense of right and wrong change if you knew everything is a lie? In this episode, Danny and ...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! 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? ...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you wish things went faster? Does it take too long to learn something new or master a new skill? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything is so sl...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! 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 ha...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are ancient philosophies like Epicureanism still relevant today? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Epicureanism is still applicable.  Thanks ...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you care too much? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the subtle art of not giving a f*ck.Subscribe to E...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! 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, dep...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Is it possible to define the good in a way that everyone would accept? Is ‘good’ something defined only relative to the individual or community?  In this episo...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you find it hard to be positive? Do you wish you were happy, joyful? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be joyful.Subscribe to ESP's...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you a good person? Do you live by your own values? How can you develop character and virtues? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and virtue....

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you read? Are you convinced reading isn’t worthwhile? Do you want to read more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of reading.Subscri...

Are you chasing perfection? Are you trying to be your ‘ideal self’? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ‘ideal self’ trap and how to deal with it. Subscribe to ESP's 

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Is life ultimately meaningless? Is it possible to figure out the meaning of life? What can you do to find meaning in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy dis...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next? Do you feel stressed, overworked, exhausted? Are you afraid that if you slow down, you’ll love momentum? In...

Are you depressed? Do you know why you are depressed? Does being civilized cause depression? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether being civilized causes depression and what we can do about it.  Subscribe to ESP's 

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! What is existential despair? Is existential despair the same thing as existential dread or angst? What triggers existential despair? What should you do if you exper...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Wouldn’t it be nice if there were rules for how to live life? Would having rules for life make it easier to live a good life? Should we be applying rules to our liv...