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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291672</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:27:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291672/012_that_we_ought_not_to_be_angry_with_the_errors_faults_of_others.mp3" length="2308708" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291676</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:27:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291676/016_how_we_should_struggle_with_circumstances.mp3" length="1420679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291678</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:27:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291678/018_in_how_many_ways_appearances_exist_and_what_aids_we_should_provide_against_them.mp3" length="2372944" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. 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In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291685</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:27:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291685/025_how_we_ought_to_use_divination.mp3" length="4524608" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291686</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:27:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291686/026_that_when_we_cannot_fulfil_that_which_the_character_of_a_man_promises_we_assume_the_character_of_a_p.mp3" length="3380010" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291687</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:27:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291687/027_how_we_may_discover_the_duties_of_life_from_names.mp3" length="3129759" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>443</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enlightenment,ethics,introspection,literature,mindfulness,philosophy,resilience,self-improvement,stoicism,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3543b7262b3a0496cc7604403e5630c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>029 - Of Disputation Or Discussion</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-of-disputation-or-discussion--70291689</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291689</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:27:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291689/029_of_disputation_or_discussion.mp3" length="1199345" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9cd9c377-4b24-4b9d-8d98-0e53da4be54a/9cd9c377-4b24-4b9d-8d98-0e53da4be54a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9cd9c377-4b24-4b9d-8d98-0e53da4be54a/9cd9c377-4b24-4b9d-8d98-0e53da4be54a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9cd9c377-4b24-4b9d-8d98-0e53da4be54a/9cd9c377-4b24-4b9d-8d98-0e53da4be54a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>150</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enlightenment,ethics,introspection,literature,mindfulness,philosophy,resilience,self-improvement,stoicism,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3543b7262b3a0496cc7604403e5630c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>030 - On Anxiety solicitude</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-on-anxiety-solicitude--70291690</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291690</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:27:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291690/030_on_anxiety_solicitude.mp3" length="3397702" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66021867-63bf-4ebf-8103-02e76df063c4/66021867-63bf-4ebf-8103-02e76df063c4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66021867-63bf-4ebf-8103-02e76df063c4/66021867-63bf-4ebf-8103-02e76df063c4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/66021867-63bf-4ebf-8103-02e76df063c4/66021867-63bf-4ebf-8103-02e76df063c4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291691</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:27:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291691/031_to_naso.mp3" length="2141928" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5c3558fc-e50d-45d4-a9bd-e84f95fee294/5c3558fc-e50d-45d4-a9bd-e84f95fee294.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5c3558fc-e50d-45d4-a9bd-e84f95fee294/5c3558fc-e50d-45d4-a9bd-e84f95fee294.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5c3558fc-e50d-45d4-a9bd-e84f95fee294/5c3558fc-e50d-45d4-a9bd-e84f95fee294.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>268</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enlightenment,ethics,introspection,literature,mindfulness,philosophy,resilience,self-improvement,stoicism,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3543b7262b3a0496cc7604403e5630c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>032 - To Or Against Those Who Obstinately Persist In What They Have Determined</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-to-or-against-those-who-obstinately-persist-in-what-they-have-determined--70291692</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291692</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:27:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291692/032_to_or_against_those_who_obstinately_persist_in_what_they_have_determined.mp3" length="2911599" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/98dff2f1-8075-4582-b9b3-8b843cf6dfa4/98dff2f1-8075-4582-b9b3-8b843cf6dfa4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/98dff2f1-8075-4582-b9b3-8b843cf6dfa4/98dff2f1-8075-4582-b9b3-8b843cf6dfa4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/98dff2f1-8075-4582-b9b3-8b843cf6dfa4/98dff2f1-8075-4582-b9b3-8b843cf6dfa4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>364</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enlightenment,ethics,introspection,literature,mindfulness,philosophy,resilience,self-improvement,stoicism,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3543b7262b3a0496cc7604403e5630c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>034 - How We Must Adapt Preconceptions To Particular Cases</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-how-we-must-adapt-preconceptions-to-particular-cases--70291694</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291695</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291695/035_how_we_should_struggle_against_appearances.mp3" length="3109250" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f4edce73-1159-4c24-882b-0c339077cfbf/f4edce73-1159-4c24-882b-0c339077cfbf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f4edce73-1159-4c24-882b-0c339077cfbf/f4edce73-1159-4c24-882b-0c339077cfbf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f4edce73-1159-4c24-882b-0c339077cfbf/f4edce73-1159-4c24-882b-0c339077cfbf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291696</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291696/036_of_inconsistency.mp3" length="2216618" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1763003-90a3-4189-88c2-8c8065b68cd1/e1763003-90a3-4189-88c2-8c8065b68cd1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1763003-90a3-4189-88c2-8c8065b68cd1/e1763003-90a3-4189-88c2-8c8065b68cd1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1763003-90a3-4189-88c2-8c8065b68cd1/e1763003-90a3-4189-88c2-8c8065b68cd1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>277</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enlightenment,ethics,introspection,literature,mindfulness,philosophy,resilience,self-improvement,stoicism,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3543b7262b3a0496cc7604403e5630c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>037 - On Friendship</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/037-on-friendship--70291697</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. 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Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291697</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291697/037_on_friendship.mp3" length="4158930" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4ab19c41-ec6a-4943-9db1-2e6f01ca8e50/4ab19c41-ec6a-4943-9db1-2e6f01ca8e50.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4ab19c41-ec6a-4943-9db1-2e6f01ca8e50/4ab19c41-ec6a-4943-9db1-2e6f01ca8e50.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4ab19c41-ec6a-4943-9db1-2e6f01ca8e50/4ab19c41-ec6a-4943-9db1-2e6f01ca8e50.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>520</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enlightenment,ethics,introspection,literature,mindfulness,philosophy,resilience,self-improvement,stoicism,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3543b7262b3a0496cc7604403e5630c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>038 - On The Power Of Speaking</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/038-on-the-power-of-speaking--70291698</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. 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Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291698</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291698/038_on_the_power_of_speaking.mp3" length="4212703" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f09f8bb8-13a5-4a9c-a7c0-760d26d91428/f09f8bb8-13a5-4a9c-a7c0-760d26d91428.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f09f8bb8-13a5-4a9c-a7c0-760d26d91428/f09f8bb8-13a5-4a9c-a7c0-760d26d91428.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f09f8bb8-13a5-4a9c-a7c0-760d26d91428/f09f8bb8-13a5-4a9c-a7c0-760d26d91428.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>526</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enlightenment,ethics,introspection,literature,mindfulness,philosophy,resilience,self-improvement,stoicism,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3543b7262b3a0496cc7604403e5630c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>039 - To or Against A Person Who Was One Of Those Who Were Not Valued esteemed By Him</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-to-or-against-a-person-who-was-one-of-those-who-were-not-valued-esteemed-by-him--70291699</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291700</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291700/040_that_logic_is_necessary.mp3" length="607126" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/15558e19-0bde-4363-a20e-8bb22ea179a6/15558e19-0bde-4363-a20e-8bb22ea179a6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/15558e19-0bde-4363-a20e-8bb22ea179a6/15558e19-0bde-4363-a20e-8bb22ea179a6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/15558e19-0bde-4363-a20e-8bb22ea179a6/15558e19-0bde-4363-a20e-8bb22ea179a6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>400</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enlightenment,ethics,introspection,literature,mindfulness,philosophy,resilience,self-improvement,stoicism,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3543b7262b3a0496cc7604403e5630c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>043 - What Is The Matter On Which A Good Man Should Be Employed And In What We Ought Chiefly To Practise O</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/043-what-is-the-matter-on-which-a-good-man-should-be-employed-and-in-what-we-ought-chiefly-to-practise-o--70291703</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291703</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291703/043_what_is_the_matter_on_which_a_good_man_should_be_employed_and_in_what_we_ought_chiefly_to_practise_o.mp3" length="2207087" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/491e5afd-0a32-435f-9b32-0fe6f48707a0/491e5afd-0a32-435f-9b32-0fe6f48707a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/491e5afd-0a32-435f-9b32-0fe6f48707a0/491e5afd-0a32-435f-9b32-0fe6f48707a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/491e5afd-0a32-435f-9b32-0fe6f48707a0/491e5afd-0a32-435f-9b32-0fe6f48707a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291704</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291704/044_miscellaneous.mp3" length="923620" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ee7b80a-7b03-42cc-892b-881e26067710/8ee7b80a-7b03-42cc-892b-881e26067710.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ee7b80a-7b03-42cc-892b-881e26067710/8ee7b80a-7b03-42cc-892b-881e26067710.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ee7b80a-7b03-42cc-892b-881e26067710/8ee7b80a-7b03-42cc-892b-881e26067710.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291707</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291707/046_how_we_must_exercise_ourselves_against_appearances.mp3" length="1585320" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ad3f8285-7f18-46ab-84f6-126b10d47724/ad3f8285-7f18-46ab-84f6-126b10d47724.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ad3f8285-7f18-46ab-84f6-126b10d47724/ad3f8285-7f18-46ab-84f6-126b10d47724.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ad3f8285-7f18-46ab-84f6-126b10d47724/ad3f8285-7f18-46ab-84f6-126b10d47724.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>299</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enlightenment,ethics,introspection,literature,mindfulness,philosophy,resilience,self-improvement,stoicism,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3543b7262b3a0496cc7604403e5630c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>051 - Certain Miscellaneous Matters</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/051-certain-miscellaneous-matters--70291712</link><description><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. 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Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291712</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291712/051_certain_miscellaneous_matters.mp3" length="1462296" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/410d4514-930c-46e4-9ce1-e1d9d5e42840/410d4514-930c-46e4-9ce1-e1d9d5e42840.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/410d4514-930c-46e4-9ce1-e1d9d5e42840/410d4514-930c-46e4-9ce1-e1d9d5e42840.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/410d4514-930c-46e4-9ce1-e1d9d5e42840/410d4514-930c-46e4-9ce1-e1d9d5e42840.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291719</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291719/058_to_those_who_fear_want.mp3" length="2778921" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/752da9fd-77aa-4635-95e2-94e121d50b8b/752da9fd-77aa-4635-95e2-94e121d50b8b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/752da9fd-77aa-4635-95e2-94e121d50b8b/752da9fd-77aa-4635-95e2-94e121d50b8b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/752da9fd-77aa-4635-95e2-94e121d50b8b/752da9fd-77aa-4635-95e2-94e121d50b8b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291721</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291721/059_about_freedom.mp3" length="9439478" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d4e7487-18b9-4060-a567-07c86a5d29ca/2d4e7487-18b9-4060-a567-07c86a5d29ca.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d4e7487-18b9-4060-a567-07c86a5d29ca/2d4e7487-18b9-4060-a567-07c86a5d29ca.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2d4e7487-18b9-4060-a567-07c86a5d29ca/2d4e7487-18b9-4060-a567-07c86a5d29ca.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. 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Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291722</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291722/060_on_familiar_intimacy.mp3" length="699794" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a92e2c41-8c55-48f3-96fe-9fb113a7fcdc/a92e2c41-8c55-48f3-96fe-9fb113a7fcdc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a92e2c41-8c55-48f3-96fe-9fb113a7fcdc/a92e2c41-8c55-48f3-96fe-9fb113a7fcdc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a92e2c41-8c55-48f3-96fe-9fb113a7fcdc/a92e2c41-8c55-48f3-96fe-9fb113a7fcdc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. 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Each carefully chosen passage is a treasure trove of wisdom, brimming with profound insights and life lessons that resonate through the ages. In addition, this episode highlights the Encheiridion, or Manual, which distills the essence of Stoicism into practical guidance for everyday living. Whether youre a seasoned philosopher or new to Stoicism, this episode offers valuable reflections to inspire your journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70291723</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70291723/061_what_things_we_should_exchange_for_other_things.mp3" length="2183177" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Epictetus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us as we explore powerful excerpts from Epictetuss celebrated four-volume work, the Discourses. 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