Episode #69 – Interview with Kai WhitingIn this episode Simon Drew has a wide ranging discussion with Kai Whiting. This episode will be extremely helpful for anyone who is thinking about how to make better decisions through the lens of Stoicism. ABOUT KAI WHITING: Kai Whiting is a university lecturer and researcher based at the University…
Episode #68 – The Wednesday Podcast (21/03/18)Stoicism has the potential to completely transform not only a person’s mental wellbeing but also their physical health. In this episode Simon Drew asks the question “Has Stoicism positively impacted your physical health, and if so, how?”. He then shares some answers from fellow listeners. Enjoy this episode!———————————————————————————-To contact…
Episode #67 – Practical Thoughts on Appreciating What You Have NowIt’s often the case that society will tell us to aim at one thing, while philosophy asks us to aim at another (often the opposite). We are told that we should want nicer things, things that we don’t currently have. We are told that we…
In this episode Simon Drew talks with Massimo Pigliucci about Stoicism, online debates, growing up in Rome, applying Stoic principles to modern life, and adapting the ancient philosophy to the 21st century. ABOUT THE GUEST: Massimo Pigliucci is a Professor of Philosophy at the City University of New York. His research is concerned with philosophy of science,…
Episode #65 – The Wednesday Podcast (14/03/18)As we go through life our world-views are challenged and moulded, and we hopefully become better people as a result, and that’s what this episode is all about: change. Simon Drew shares your answers to the question: How has Stoicism changed your past behaviours or world-views? We had some…
Episode #64 – On What We Should PrizeWhat is it that we should value most in our lives? What is most important, and what is insignificant? Often the world says that we should seek one thing but the Stoics say that we should seek another, and this is one of those times. In this episode…
Episode #63 – Interview with Roderic YappIn this episode, Simon Drew has a wide-ranging conversation with Roderic Yapp. About Rod: Roderic Yapp is a specialist leadership consultant and accredited coach. He supports major business transformations by improving the capability of leaders so that they can execute the transformation strategy.A former Royal Marines Officer, he was fortunate…
Episode #62 – The Wednesday Podcast (07/03/18)In this episode Simon Drew discusses your answers to the question: Which life challenges have turned out to be blessings, and why? As Stoics, it is our duty to make the most out of every challenge or setback in life, and so in this episode you’ll hear from some…
Episode #61 – Be the ChangeOne of the most empowering decisions that anyone can make is to take personal responsibility. The Stoics often taught that a person should try to change themselves before they try to change the world, and in this episode Simon Drew shares an example where one of his coaching clients did…
Episode #60 – Interview with Donald RobertsonIn this episode Simon Drew has a wide ranging conversation with Donald Robertson. About Donald Robertson: Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer, and author who specializes in the treatment of anxiety and the use of CBT and clinical hypnotherapy. He is the author of many articles on philosophy and…
