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Tech guru and veteran CNBC and Bloomberg journalist Eric Chemi takes on modern business and what it takes to break through from a journalist’s perspective. It’s all about being assertive (!!) in a way that wins friends and nurtures relationships – what we at Bospar have branded “Politely Pushy”. From CEOs, founders and investors, to IT experts, luminaries, and other interesting sorts, Eric delivers straight talk in a relaxed “let’s have coffee” conversation that’s interesting, fast-paced, an ...
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Cut the Bull

Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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An insightful podcast that discusses the news of the day and cultural issues plaguing our society. The goal of the show is to bring logic and context to these topics and address solutions, something that is rarely discussed by mainstream pundits. The trio has a knack of approaching serious issues with tremendous wit, humility, and occasional humor but never from a place of anger and with absolutely NO BULL!
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The One You Feed

Eric Zimmer

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Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
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20 Minutes of Darkness

Aya Pogrebinsky, Eric Williams

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Welcome to '20 Minutes of Darkness,' a podcast dedicated to candid discussions on challenging and emotional topics that impact us all. Join us as we delve into subjects such as death, global events, and the complexities of life. We believe that opening up about these issues can bring solace and understanding and a bit of curiosity. In each episode, we engage in conversations with both individuals sharing their experiences and vetted coaches, exploring the realms of sadness, depression, anger ...
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Nerd Therapy

Otherworld Theatre

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In this monthly podcast produced by Chicago's Otherworld Theatre Company, nerdy therapists Eric Koll and Natalie Jeung explore mental health and wellness through the lens of our favorite genres and fandoms. With guests ranging from practicing therapists to celebrities, The Nerd Therapy Podcast is the geekiest mental health exploration on this side of the quadrant!
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The Via Stoica Podcast

Brendan, and Benny

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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism that brings you the ancient wisdom of this philosophy to our modern-day lives. Walking the digital streets, Brendan and Benny examine the ancient texts and tools through a current lens. The Stoics teach us to focus on the moment, and that’s how Stoicism should be approached. We have the foundation of the wise minds of the past and now it is our time to find the right application to this philosophy of life. In our weekly episodes, we ...
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Strong, Single and Human is a uniquely real podcast dedicated to all the single parents navigating through the challenges of raising children alone. No matter how you became a single parent, it is the hardest thing you will ever do. We talk about the real side of single parenting with all its impacts, worries and issues,. Listen to interviews with single parents who have dealt with many challenging situations and come through the other side.
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Gaelen Poage is an Empowerment Coach who works with individuals who want to go beyond the simple act of “Helping” on a small scale to create a movement and a major impact in the world. “Not Lost in the Crowd” is a podcast dedicated to lighting your pathway forward, as you become one of the next generation of Helpers and Change-Makers. Tune in for interviews with proven leaders and pioneers in Helping Professions, who generously share their journeys and insight to get that healthy dose of Enc ...
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t have the luxury of doing less, Overwhelm Is Optional offers simple tools you can use in under ten minutes a day. Learn more at oneyoufeed.net/overwhelm Help us make the podcast better—share your input in a short survey:: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oneyoufeed.net/survey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank You! In this episode, Dr. BJ Fogg, explains why wi…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In this episode, we explore a theme that quietly weighs on many people during this time of year: navigating the holidays alone. While the holiday season is often portrayed as a time of togetherness, joy, and celebration, it can also amplify feelings of loneliness, pressure, and comparison.…
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In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer explains why anxiety is a habit and how curiosity breaks that habit loop. He explores the difference between the feeling of anxiety and the mental habit of worry, and why curiosity and self-compassion are essential for real change. Drawing from his clinical work and research on digital therapeutics and AI-supported t…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In this Stoic Quotes episode, we turn to Epictetus and one of the most important passages from the Handbook (Enchiridion), 1. Epictetus writes: “Practice then from the start to say to every harsh impression, ‘You are an impression and not at all the things you appear to be.’ Then examine i…
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2025 was the 10th anniversary of Bospar, the "politely pushy" PR and marketing firm. Throughout the past decade, Bospar defied conventions and delivered winning results for companies across healthcare, finance, tech, and more. Eric Chemi sits down with Bospar Principals Curtis Sparrer, Chris Boehlke, and Tom Carpenter to discuss 10 years of lessons…
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Here’s a preview of a new show from our friends at Pushkin Industries and the Atira Health and Research Institute. On Decoding Women’s Health, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor makes the science of women’s health accessible—from hormones to metabolism to longevity—so you can thrive at any stage of life. A world-renowned gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvi…
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In this episode, Nate Berkus explores what it really means to design a life that supports you—not through perfection, but through presence, beauty, and the power of environment. Drawing from decades of work and his own personal journey, Nate reflects on how our surroundings quietly shape our habits, emotions, and sense of self. He shares how moving…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism In this episode of The Via Stoica Podcast, I sit down with Eric Weiner, celebrated author, philosophical traveler, and former NPR foreign correspondent, to explore how philosophy, travel, and character shape a meaningful life. Known for The Socrates Express and The Geography of Bliss, Eric …
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In this episode, Andy J. Pizza joins Eric Zimmer for When Your Brain Won’t Fit the World: Finding Your Creative Path with ADHD, a conversation about creativity, identity, and what happens when you stop treating yourself as a problem to fix. Andy shares how discovering ADHD helped him reframe years of self-doubt, better understand his parents, and b…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In today’s Stoic Quotes edition, we explore a powerful passage from Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 11.16: “Why is it so hard when things go against you? If it is imposed by nature, accept it gladly and stop fighting. And if not, work out what your own nature requires and aim at that… None of…
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In this episode, Eric Jorgensen discusses the price of wanting and how desire shapes happiness, fulfillment, and who we become. He explores the power of useful beliefs, agency, and a growth mindset. Eric also delves into authenticity versus attachment, the role of judgment, managing desires, and the influence of environment on habits. Drawing on th…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to socialize like a Stoic in a world shaped by screens, quick fixes, and the rising tide of loneliness. Many believe confidence comes from external aids like alcohol or status, yet the Stoics approached human connection from a far deeper plac…
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In this episode, Carmen Rita Wong shares her journey from learning family secrets to self-discovery and how understanding our past heals us. She delves into forgiveness, personal responsibility, and the impact of upbringing, as well as practical strategies for self-examination and habit change. Carmen shares how therapy, compassion, and embracing h…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In this episode, we explore a powerful line from Seneca’s On Anger (Book 3.5): “The first essential is not to become angry; the second, to cease being angry; the third, to cure anger in others.” Seneca calls anger a form of “momentary madness,” a state that pulls us away from clarity and k…
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In this episode, Prentis Hemphill discusses how you become what you practice and what it takes to heal individually and collectively. Prentis explains how healing as an ongoing practice, the importance of embodiment, and the intersection of personal transformation and activism. Prentis also shares insights from their work in healing justice and the…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In today’s episode, we explore a simple but powerful December practice: returning to a few meaningful books as a way to reflect, reset, and prepare for the year ahead. This is a time when many people think about change, but the Stoics approached renewal differently. For them, reflection wa…
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In this episode, Prince EA discusses the importance of embracing uncertainty as he delves into the key to true intimacy and connection in a chaotic world. He explores what it means to be truly present, mindful, living consciously, and how daily choices shape our lives. Prince EA shares his personal experiences with depression and healing through sp…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In today’s Stoic Quotes episode, we explore a powerful teaching from Epictetus taken from the Handbook (Enchiridion), Section 4, a short, concentrated guide to Stoic practice. “When you are about to undertake some action, remind yourself what sort of action it is.” Epictetus, Handbook, 4 T…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In this episode, we explore the roots of Stoic thought through Donald Robertson’s new book, How to Think Like Socrates. Instead of beginning with Marcus Aurelius, we step back to the source, to a philosopher who shaped the very way the Stoics learned to think. Socrates invites us to examin…
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In this episode, Kristi Nelson discusses how to live gratefully when life isn’t going your way. She explores how to learn to cultivate unconditional gratitude – appreciating life itself, even amidst difficulty, aging, or illness. Kristi shares insights from her cancer journey, explores the difference between circumstantial gratitude and deeper grat…
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In this episode, Jim Kwik explores the three levers of change and how to shift your mindset, motivation, and methods for success. Jim shares his journey overcoming a childhood brain injury and how he discovered practical methods to drive change. He also introduces his “brain animal” framework for understanding how we learn and discusses the importa…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In today’s Stoic Quotes episode, we explore a powerful reflection from Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 2.1, a reminder of responsibility, harmony, and our place within the larger human community: “No one can implicate me in ugliness. Nor can I feel angry at my relative or hate him. We were bo…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In this special episode, we dive into one of the most important and most misunderstood topics in the entire Stoic tradition: the nature of emotion. Today, I’m joined by Margaret Graver, the Aaron Lawrence Professor of Classics at Dartmouth College, and one of the world’s leading scholars o…
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In this episode, Elena Brower explores how to let go of self-doubt to transform your life. She shares her journey to sobriety, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of apology and inner safety. Elena discusses how Zen practice and guiding principles can foster healing, freedom, and deeper connection to oneself and others, offering listen…
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In this episode, Jenny Blake explores how we can begin rethinking how we work and live, and why freedom is a system, not a feeling. She talks about what happens when our desire for control masquerades as safety, how the wrong metrics keep us stuck, and why real freedom comes from building systems that create space instead of pressure. Jenny also di…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. Today’s episode reflects on a line from Seneca’s Consolation to Helvia, written while he was exiled on the island of Corsica. In this letter to his mother, he tries to steady her grief, and perhaps his own, with a reminder of what truly satisfies the human spirit: “Greed is satisfied by no…
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In this episode, Shabnam Mogharabi discuss navigating modern challenges and explore practical spirituality and the quest for joy. Shabnam shares insights from positive psychology, the importance of community, and strategies for embedding well-being into workplace culture. The conversation highlights embracing imperfection, reframing adversity, and …
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to be a friend and to have one. We often say “a friend in need is a friend indeed,” but the Stoics invite us to look deeper. What makes a friendship good? When does it help us grow in virtue, and when does it distract us from it? Drawing on t…
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In this episode, Danielle LaPorte discusses how to turn life's pain into a path of meaning and joy. She explores spirituality, conscious choice, and emotional honesty. Danielle also delves into the importance of embracing both pain and joy, reframing obligations as choices, and avoiding “spiritual bypassing”—, which is the tendency to rush to posit…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. In this episode, we turn to Epictetus, Discourses, Book 2, Chapter 10, where he begins with a powerful invitation: “Examine who you are. For you are capable of understanding the divine governance of the universe and of reasoning on what follows from that.” Epictetus, Discourses, Book 2, Ch…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. What if love begins not with grand gestures, but with simple attention? In this episode, we explore the link between love, presence, and awareness — what philosopher Simone Weil called “attention.” In a distracted world, the Stoics remind us that attention is more than focus; it’s a moral …
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In this episode, Charles Duhigg explains how we can improve communication in polarized times. He explores how to foster active listening, social reciprocity, and techniques like “looping for understanding.” The conversation covers different types of conversations, the importance of focusing on common ground, and strategies for building and changing…
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In this episode, Kelly Wilson explains how to move from avoidance to acceptance: a new way to live with anxiety. He delves into how our vulnerabilities show us what matters to us, and that the goal isn’t to win a war inside. It’s to keep coming back to the next honest action that moves you towards what matters. That is at the core of acceptance and…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the show where ancient wisdom meets modern life. In this episode, Benny explores a passage from Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 1.9, a lesson Marcus attributes to his teacher Sextus: “Not to display anger or other emotions; to be free of passion and yet full of love.” Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, Book 1.9 This quote…
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Cohosts Charles Love, Wilfred Reilly, Christy Kelly, and Brooks Crenshaw welcome Eric Wallace to discuss his views on woke ideology commandeering the black church in America, the importance of highlighting the conservative values that still exist in its congregations on many leftist issues, and his book The Heart of Apostasy. Support the show…
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In this episode, Joe Nucci explores what it means to go beyond the buzzwords and how to talk about mental health without losing its meaning. He explains how mental health language has become less useful as it’s gained popularity, and how clinical terms meant for specific purposes have drifted into everyday speech until they describe everything, and…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. Gratitude is often seen as soft, sentimental, or religious, but for the Stoics, it was a pillar of strength. In this episode, we explore how Stoicism offers a deeper, more grounded form of gratitude: one rooted in reason, awareness, and acceptance of the present moment. Drawing on Epictetu…
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In this episode, Luke Burgis explores the question, “Are your desires really yours?” and how to recognize and reclaim what you truly want. He discusses how to tell the difference between “thin desires (fleeting, imitated wants) and “thick desires” (the deeper longings that bring lasting fulfillment), and why discerning between the two can change th…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, we reflect on a powerful line from Seneca’s Letters to Lucilius, Letter 12: On Old Age: “How nice is it to have outworn one’s desires and left them behind.” Seneca, Letters to Lucilius, Letter 12 Seneca’s words remind us that there’s peace in growi…
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In this episode, Daria Burke discusses the non-linear path to healing and how to find wholeness after trauma. She shares her experiences growing up in Detroit with parents struggling with addiction, the impact of adversity, and her path toward self-discovery and integration. Daria also explores the complexities of healing, the importance of embraci…
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Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the Podcast on Stoicism. What can a simple bow and arrow teach us about the art of living? In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, Benny explores the timeless Stoic Archer analogy—how to choose the right target in life, how to aim with reason, and how to release with trust. Drawing from Cicero’s On the Chief Go…
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In this episode, Pete Holmes explains his practice of saying “Yes, Thank You” and how he practices non-resistance, a way of letting life be what it is instead of fighting it. Pete is well known from his long running podcast, You Made It Weird, and his book Comedy, Sex, God. Both mix humor with deep spiritual reflection, and this conversation explor…
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The Via Stoica Podcast: Stoic Quotes Series In the Stoic Quotes series, we take a look at what the Stoics said and uncover the wisdom they left behind. We explore the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca, and more, to see how their lessons still guide us today. In this episode, we reflect on a quote by Epictetus, Handbook (Enchiridion), 3…
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AI adoption isn't happening in isolation. If you've wondered how to turn AI from a buzzword into business value, look no further than AI Realized: a global network of enterprise AI adopters. In this episode of Politely Pushy, Christina Ellwood, organizer of AI Realized Summit, shares how this event connects enterprise executives at the Fortune 2000…
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