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Epictetus

Epictetus was a Stoic philosopher born nearly 2,000 years ago in Hierapolis as a slave, later obtaining his freedom and teaching philosophy until his death in Nicopolis.

Top 10 podcasts with Epictetus

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72 snips
Sep 10, 2023 • 24min

How Stoicism Makes Coaches Better

Ryan presents a talk about Stoicism for coaches. He emphasizes how Marcus Aurelius's wisdom can translate into success on and off the field. He also discusses Epictetus's view of Socrates as the ultimate ball player. Topics include Stoic lessons in sports, embracing adversity, and the destructive power of ego.
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May 5, 2024 • 27min

How To Be Free | Epictetus

Ancient philosopher Epictetus discusses achieving freedom through discipline, acceptance, and mastering desires in this podcast. Practical applications of stoicism in modern life are explored, emphasizing inner peace, detachment, and aligning personal choices with values.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 15min

What Is The Function of Worry? | How Stoicism Can Help You Get Sober (And Stay Sober)

Epictetus, an ancient Stoic philosopher, discusses the function of worry and the importance of self-awareness and discipline in addiction recovery. The podcast also explores self-reflection, serving others, the dichotomy of control, and finding true freedom beyond material success.
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Feb 5, 2012 • 22min

HoP 066 - You Can Chain My Leg - Epictetus

Epictetus, greatest of the Roman Stoics, tells you how to set yourself free
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Nov 12, 2023 • 29min

Lives Of The Stoics | Epictetus the Free Man

Epictetus, an ancient philosopher, discusses the importance of self-discipline and accepting external events calmly. The podcast explores his battle for true freedom in difficult circumstances. It also highlights how embracing stoic philosophy helped him overcome adversity and find resilience. Epictetus' dedication to philosophy, his exile in Greece, and his teachings on choosing our response are discussed. The podcast also explores how his teachings have inspired individuals to find freedom and strength in challenging circumstances.
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Sep 28, 2020 • 29min

Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Epictetus

Epictetus was born into slavery and beaten until he was lame... but he became one of Ancient Rome's greatest thinkers by accepting every setback as an opportunity to learn and grow.Philosophy professor Bill Irvine joins Dr Laurie Santos to delve into Stoicism - an ancient school of thought which urges us to reframe how we view the problems we all face and defuse the negative emotions of anger and envy that can be so harmful to our happiness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 8, 2022 • 10min

Stoicism and the Art of Resilience

How does someone who was born into slavery, whose master broke their leg and crippled them for life, somehow escape all that and become one of the fathers of Stoicism and an amazing thinker? Epictetus had every reason to be unable to transcend his own struggles, but instead he is one of the most important Stoic philosophers. He lived the philosophy and it saved him.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/6-UQYo1YabY Ten Thousand makes the highest quality, best-fitting, and most comfortable training shorts I have ever worn. Ten Thousand is offering our listeners 15% off your purchase. go to Tenthousand.cc/stoic to receive 15% off your purchase.Kion Aminos is backed by over 20 years of clinical research, has the highest quality ingredients, no fillers or junk, undergoes rigorous quality testing, and tastes amazing with all-natural flavors. Go to getkion.com/dailystoic to save 20% on subscriptions and 10% on one-time purchases.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemailCheck out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 2, 2023 • 13min

Epictetus - Discourses Pt. 1

In today’s audiobook reading, Ryan presents an excerpt from one of the seminal texts of Stoicism, the Discourses of Epictetus, read by Michael Reid. As a series of lectures given by Epictetus that were written down by his pupil Arrian in 108 A.D., these discourses provide practical advice to think on and practice in order to move oneself closer toward the ultimate goal of living free and happy. This first section encompasses Epictetus’s teachings on what we should do about what is in our power and what is not.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.📱 Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 11, 2022 • 43min

Epictetus - The Enchiridion Pt. 2

The Enchiridion is one of the essential texts of Stoic philosophy, and one of the most important ancient documents that we have access to. It is a concentrated collection of Epictetus’s wisest teachings and contains all the fundamentals of his philosophy. It is a guiding text and required reading for students of Stoic philosophy.📕Get a copy of Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus at the Painted Porch BookshopEpictetus was born nearly 2,000 years ago in Hierapolis (present-day Pamukkale in Turkey) as a slave in a wealthy household. Epaphroditus, his owner, gave him the permission to pursue liberal studies and it is how Epictetus discovered philosophy through the Stoic Musonius Rufus who became his teacher and mentor. Later, Epictetus obtained his freedom shortly after emperor Nero’s death and started teaching philosophy in Rome for nearly 25 years. This lasted until emperor Domitian famously banished all philosophers in Rome. Epictetus fled to Nicopolis in Greece where he founded a philosophy school and taught there until his death.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.📱Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 31, 2022 • 17min

Epictetus - The Enchiridion Pt. 1

The Enchiridion is one of the essential texts of Stoic philosophy, and one of the most important ancient documents that we have access to. It is a concentrated collection of Epictetus’s wisest teachings and contains all the fundamentals of his philosophy. It is a guiding text and required reading for students of Stoic philosophy.📕Get a copy of Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus at the Painted Porch BookshopEpictetus was born nearly 2,000 years ago in Hierapolis (present-day Pamukkale in Turkey) as a slave in a wealthy household. Epaphroditus, his owner, gave him the permission to pursue liberal studies and it is how Epictetus discovered philosophy through the Stoic Musonius Rufus who became his teacher and mentor. Later, Epictetus obtained his freedom shortly after emperor Nero’s death and started teaching philosophy in Rome for nearly 25 years. This lasted until emperor Domitian famously banished all philosophers in Rome. Epictetus fled to Nicopolis in Greece where he founded a philosophy school and taught there until his death.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.📱Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.