Existential Stoic Podcast

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Are ancient philosophies like Epicureanism still relevant today? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why Epicureanism is still applicable.  

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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.

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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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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 episode, Danny and Randy discuss values and what is good.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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 discuss the meaning of life.

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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 this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to slow down.

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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.  

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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 experience the profound sense of anxiety, alienation, or disorientation that arises from contemplating fundamental aspects of the human condition/experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss existential despair. 

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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 lives? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss rules for life.  

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Are you stuck? Do you feel lost? Have you hit a plateau? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to respond to plateaus in life. 

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Why does it sometimes seem like everything is a gimmick, a scam? What does it mean to trust? Are we facing a trust crisis? Can you trust anyone? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss trust.

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Have you ever lied to someone? Do you believe lying is always wrong? When, if ever, is lying justified? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether lying is ever justified.

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Are you having an existential crisis? Do you know what you believe? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how we can live even when we don’t know what to believe.

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Does it ever feel like things just suck? Was there ever a time when things didn’t suck? Why does everything suck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why everything sucks.

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Do you find being present a struggle? Are you constantly worried about the future or living in the past? Are our memories reliable? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the power of now.   

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Do you lash out at others? Does it feel like the world is full of idiots? Are you constantly arguing and stressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what it really means to pick your battles.

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Is suicide ever okay? What is the difference between euthanasia and assisted suicide? What is philosophical suicide? Danny and Randy explore the topic of suicide.  

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What is the best way to deal with feeling overwhelmed? How can you keep your momentum while still taking time to enjoy yourself? What video games are Danny and Randy playing/excited to play? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss their recent problems, victories, video games, and more.

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Many of us chastise ourselves for our errors, berate ourselves for our failures, and generally use overly critical self-talk. Discover how to change your relationship to yourself with positive self-talk.

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

A worthwhile life, Socrates thought, is an examined life. It is through questions that we begin to explore and examine life. What questions are important? What questions should we ask if we want to live a good life? 

Explore questions that will change your life. Learn to look at the world differently, at life differently, and change your perspective.

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Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free. 

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Are there things you don’t do because you think you’re not good enough? Do you keep working at a job you hate simply because you’re afraid of pursuing something new? Do you feel constrained by social pressures, beliefs, and obligations? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to stop limiting yourself. Free yourself from limiting beliefs and start living your best life. 

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If you are anything like us, you have a hard time resting. It can be challenging to take time out from our busy lives, even when we need to. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to rest. Take a break and listen now.

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Do you feel lost? Do you dream of doing something different? Did you choose your path in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to find your way.

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Do you struggle to build good, healthy relationships? Do you wish it was easier to make friends and meet people? Do you want strong, lasting relationships? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to build relationships.  

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Do you get angry or depressed when you’re tired? Do you struggle with being tired? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you’re tired.

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Do you wish you had less problems? Do you ever feel like there will always be problems in life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why there are always problems.

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The Existential Stoic podcast is now in its sixth season. Should we continue doing the podcast? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what they’ll do with the podcast. 

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Do you find it hard to interact with some people? Are there people that get on your nerves, stress you out, or annoy you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to deal with assholes.

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How often do you spend time in nature? Is technology distracting you from experiencing the world around you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the role of nature in our lives.

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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.

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Do you struggle with organization? Would you like less ‘stuff’ in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to tidy up. Listen now and start dropping the stuff that is holding you back! 

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Do you get angry with yourself? Do you criticize or even hate yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to love yourself.

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When a situation makes you anxious, do you immediately remove yourself from it? Do you stay away from things or situations that make you anxious or depressed? What’s the best way to overcome the obstacles and limits created by anxiety? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how exposure can help us overcome our anxiety. 

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Are problems always a part of life? Are there certain problems that persist no matter what you do? In this episode, Danny and Randy ask whether problems are permanent. 

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Are your choices really your own, or are they influenced by societal norms, beliefs...values? Are you limited by your own beliefs?  Danny and Randy explore Existentialism and how it can help us live free.

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Do you get anxious when you have to make a big choice? Are you responsible for the choices you make? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the hidden cost of choice.

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Are you in a rut? Are you unhappy, tired...miserable? Do you need a fresh start? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to start over.

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Is going to work a struggle? Do you feel trapped at work? Does the thought of work make you exhausted…depressed? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why your job sucks.

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Are some of your habits hurting you? Are there habits you’d be better off without? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss habits worth quitting.

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Should you pursue success or fulfillment? Is it possible to both succeed and be fulfilled? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine success and fulfillment and ask whether it is possible to have both.

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Do you want to be highly effective? Do you want to get more done? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to be effective.

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Are there things you learned later in life that you wish you had known much earlier? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss life lessons that they wish they knew earlier in life.

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Special guest, Massimo Pigliucci, joins Danny and Randy to discuss Stoicism and his recent book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living. In the main part of Field Guide, Massimo reimagines and updates Epictetus’ famous Enchiridion (or handbook). 

Listen now to learn about Massimo’s wonderful new book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life, and discover practical tools to help you live a better, happy life.

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We explore The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle in our latest Books You Should Read series. Discover one of the most important works in philosophy.

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Are you struggling to get things done? Do you find yourself feeling unmotivated, down? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling unmotivated.

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How can we live without regret? What should we do when we experience guilt? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore death, guilt, and other topics.

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“‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’ says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless!’” (Ecclesiastes 1) 

The Bible says everything is meaningless? Is all meaning merely a construct? In this episode, Danny and Randy examine the claim in the Bible that everything is meaningless.

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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!

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What’s the meaning of life? Is there a god? What makes life worth living? Are we free? In this episode, Danny and Randy tackle the most important existential questions. Listen now to hear their answers to some of the toughest questions.

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Does money buy happiness? Should we pursue our passion or a paycheck? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether you should chase money. 

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What does the future hold? Do science fiction books ever get the future right? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the future. 

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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.

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We live in a big world full of unknowns…In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to understand the world around you.

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Change is the only constant in life. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss change, the changing seasons, and the season of life.

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Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? Do you have a negative outlook? How do our beliefs and thoughts determine or influence the world we experience? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss cognitive distortion and how to transform your thinking.

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Are you always in a rush? Are you impatient? Do you never have enough time to do all the things you want to do? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the benefit of waiting.

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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.

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Student debt is at an all-time high, college education costs more than ever, and many people are questioning the value of college degrees. Should you go to college? Danny and Randy discuss college, the value of college, and whether you should go.

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Do you feel lost...stuck? Do you feel like you are on the wrong path and don’t know how to find your way again? Danny and Randy discuss how to find your path in life.

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Sartre famously wrote, “Hell is–other people!”  Do other people frustrate you? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore why we can become frustrated by others.

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Do you say ‘Yes’ too often? Are you afraid that if you don’t take every opportunity that you might miss out? Should you say ‘No’ more often? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we shouldn’t hustle. 

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Do you wish more people listened to you? Do you want to be more persuasive and influential? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to influence and persuade.

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Is it always wrong to lie? How often do you tell the absolute truth? Do people lie normally? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why the truth is wrong.

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Danny and Randy discuss how to stop feeling sorry for yourself.

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When you’re bored or depressed, why does it seem like time drags on? In contrast, why does time literally fly-by when you’re having fun? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss time.  

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When people annoy you, do you turn the other cheek? Do you try to treat others as you would like to be treated? Does following the golden rule actually work? What does it mean to follow the golden rule? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the golden rule.

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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.

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“If it was meant to be, it would have happened…” “It’s okay, it just wasn’t meant to be.” What do we mean when we say something was or wasn’t “meant to be”? Is anything really meant to be? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what, if anything, is “meant to be,” and the reasons why we use this phrase.

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Do you have problems? Do you find it difficult to deal with problems in life? Do you feel like there are always problems?  In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why life has problems.

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Existentialists and Stoics recognize the importance of choice. Our choices define us, through our choices we make ourselves and establish what is meaningful. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to choose like an existentialist and stoic.

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If you want something, you must ask for it. Asking the right question means knowing what you want, what you value, and therefore it requires knowing what you are asking for. In this Quick Fix, explore questions with Danny & Randy, discover their importance, and learn how to ask more effective questions.

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We find charismatic people inspiring and magnetic. When you are charismatic, people are more likely to listen to you and take notice.

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How we think defines us. Danny and Randy explore thinking big. Thinking big is about changing your perspective and planning for big success. Learn how to think differently, change your perspective, and think big. Listen to discover tips to help you start thinking big now.

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What is the purpose of education? Does education prepare people for life? Is it worth the cost? Danny and Randy explore the flaws of education, the importance of teaching yourself, and the value of learning new things...

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Are you feeling down, stuck…depressed? Do you find it hard to be positive? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss feeling shitty and what we can do to change our attitudes and feel better.

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Do you feel out of sorts? Are you disorganized, stressed, anxious…? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to find balance in life. 

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Emotions can feel like something that happens to us, something beyond our control… Discover tips for taking control of your emotions and start living intentionally.

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Are you trying to prove your worth? Do you want others to see you? What happens when we die? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss validation, success, death, and more.   

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How do you handle misery? What do you do when you are depressed, dissatisfied ...suffering? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to be miserable. 

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What do you do when the unexpected happens? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the unexpected curve balls life throws at us and how best to handle them.

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When was the last time you really considered some deep philosophical questions? Questions like: Why does suffering happen? Is there anything wrong with being selfish? Does morality come from within or outside ourselves? In this episode (part 2), Danny and Randy ask and answer additional thought-provoking philosophical questions.   

Philosophical Question List used in this episode: 240 Thought-Provoking Philosophical Questions [Sorted By Category] - Homeschool Adventure

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Are you curious about Stoicism? Do you want to be a better person? Do you want to live a happy life? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss Stoicism and how to practice it in daily life.  

Link to list used in this episode: 9 Stoic Practices That Will Help You Thrive In The Madness Of Modernity (constantrenewal.com)

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Do you want more out of life? Do you know what you want, what matters to you? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why we should examine how bad we want what we want. Listen now and start going after what you want. 

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When was the last time you really considered some deep philosophical questions? Questions like: Why does suffering happen? Is there anything wrong with being selfish? Does morality come from within or outside ourselves? In this episode, Danny and Randy ask and answer some thought-provoking philosophical questions.   

Philosophical Question List used in this episode: 240 Thought-Provoking Philosophical Questions [Sorted By Category] - Homeschool Adventure

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Do you have a guilty pleasure? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore guilty pleasures and why some pleasures are considered guilty.

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When should we accept criticism? How can we best utilize criticism to perform at our best? Danny and Randy share tips for how to accept criticism.

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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. 

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Danny and Randy explore Stoic Philosophy with special guest Kai Whiting. Kai co-wrote the new book: Being Better: Stoicism For A World Worth Living In. We discuss Kai’s work, his new book, and what it means to adopt Stoicism. Listen to learn about Kai’s book and discover what it means to practice your philosophy. Please check out Kai’s Twitter @KaiWhiting and his website, StoicKai, for more information.

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Are you disappointed with life? Do you often find yourself unhappy with circumstances? Do you wish things turned out differently in your life? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore how to deal with disappointments in life.

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Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is there a difference between a good life and a happy life? Is “happiness” a flawed concept? Danny and Randy examine happiness and why it’s for suckers... 

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Are you tired, overworked, or just plain exhausted? Do you find your mental health deteriorates when you are exhausted? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss exhaustion. 

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Do you care too much? Are you stressed, depressed…worried? In this episode, Danny and Randy explore tips for how to not give a fuck. 

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Do you have a highly critical inner-voice? Does your inner voice say things to you that you would never say to a friend? Why is it so difficult to practice self-compassion? Danny and Randy discuss self-compassion.

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How do you define your worth? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss how to know your real worth.

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Has someone ever told you that you should try meditation? What’s the point of meditation? Danny and Randy discuss Shunryu Suzuki’s “Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind.” 

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