Are we responsible for our actions, our choices? Are we free, or are our actions determined by other factors? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we have free will. Subscribe to ESP's 

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Waiting is hard. Most of us have become accustomed to instant gratification, same-day delivery, and immediacy in our lives. Most good things in life, however, take ...

Have you ever struggled with your own negative thoughts? Have you said things to yourself that you would never say to someone you love? How can we quiet our negative inner monologue? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss quieting the mind.

Science fiction books and movies often imagine futures with amazing inventions, technological marvels, and other advances that are currently impossible. Will any of the futures these stories imagine actually become reality? In this episode, Dan...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! To find your Yes, sometimes you must first embrace your No. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why it’s important to start with No to create the space to star...

Does it seem like the world couldn’t be any worse than it is now? Do you think things were better in the past? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether life is harder now than it was in the past.Subscribe to ESP's 

Nietzsche famously argued that truth is a matter of perspective. If truth depends on perspective, is it possible to know anything without assuming a point of view? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss truth and perspective.Subscribe...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you planning to be happy at some point in the future? Will you be happy when you land your new job, retire, achieve a specific goal, or …? Is it possible to be ...

If you’re like me, the holidays are a time when you are more likely to struggle with depression and hopelessness. Why do we struggle around the holidays? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the holiday blues.  Subscribe to ESP...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Our attitude determines how we see and interpret the world. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to have a better attitude. Subscribe t...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you say “Yes” too often? Are you too busy? Do you feel stressed, anxious, and out of sorts? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what to do when you have too...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you find happiness elusive? Do you think your happiness is contingent on externals? Do you tell yourself that you’ll be happy when you achieve X or finally reali...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! What should I do with my life? What am I doing with my life? When we face these questions, we can also face an existential crisis and despair. If you’ve ever asked ...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! In life, we must deal with other people. How do we know which relationships are good for us and which are bad? How do we deal with toxic relationships? In this epis...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Self-Discipline is an essential component of a successful, fulfilling life. Staying disciplined makes us more likely to overcome obstacles, achieve goals, and live ...

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.Subscribe to ESP's 

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! How often do you think about death and your own mortality? Are you afraid of dying? Are you worried you’ll have regrets at the end of your life? In this episode, Da...

Will meditation make you happier? Do you feel burdened by social obligations? Do you place unreasonable expectations on yourself? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss happiness, meditation, and more. Subscribe to ESP's 

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! 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 relationsh...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! “The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates  A worthwhile life, Socrates thought, is an examined life. It is through questions that we begin t...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! The self-help world is full of praise for boundaries. They often make it seem like setting boundaries is an easy thing. Find out why you should set boundaries, why ...

Do you want to be happy? What does it mean to be happy? Is it possible to be happy now? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss what happiness is. Subscribe to ESP's Yo...

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you strive to be perfect? Has a concern with producing something perfect caused you to miss deadlines, fail to deliver, or fail to pursue something you want? In ...

Do you notice that you start to feel down more often this time of year? Do you struggle with seasonal depression? What can you do to not suffer as much during the winter? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the winter blues. Subscr...

Why do you feel depressed, anxious, or unhappy? Do we have control over our emotions? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss whether we are responsible for our emotions. Subscribe to ESP's