In our first episode on pure philosophy, we explore the concepts of Stoicism. It is one of the most practical philosophy that we could practice daily. It emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life, in accordance with society and nature. The philosophy has had a significant influence on many notable figures throughout history, including Seneca, Epictetus and the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who wrote extensively on the subject.

Today, Stoicism remains a popular philosophy among many people seeking to cultivate a sense of fulfilment and contentment. We hope that you get a lot out of this amazing episode.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:36) Origin of Stoicism

(00:04:46) Exploring the potency of Stoicism

(00:06:02) Stoicism for Everyone, Regardless of Profession

(00:10:05) Control What You Can, Accept What You Can't

(00:13:36) Suffering Comes from Trying to Control the Uncontrollable

(00:16:52) Marcus Aurelius as a Stoic King

(00:22:16) Stoic approach to Modern Life

(00:27:47) Recognizing a Stoic Person

(00:31:23) Logos: Following the Rules of Nature

(00:33:28) Moral Obligations of a Stoic

(00:35:45) Changing Ourselves instead of Others

(00:43:28) Marcus Aurelius and His Meditations

(00:48:10) What if Aurelius had met Epictetus?

(00:51:20) The Stoic Virtues

(00:53:03) Courage as the Biggest Virtue

(00:56:08) Facing Fear and Overcoming Difficulties

(01:00:04) The Role of Discipline in Stoicism

(01:02:11) Challenging Comfort Zones

(01:07:30) Finding Balance between Comfort and Hardship

(01:11:04) You Can Even Use Distractions

(01:14:33) The Importance of Wisdom in Stoicism

(01:16:32) The Humility of Socrates and the Pursuit of Knowledge

(01:18:50) Applying Wisdom and Mantras in Life

(01:21:24) The Legacy of Nalanda University and the Loss of Wisdom

(01:23:49) The Three Types of Wisdom: Good, Bad, and Indifference

(01:25:42) Justice as a Stoic Virtue

(01:27:58) Cosmopolitanism and the Concept of Home

(01:30:34) Justice as Moral Compass and Common Good

(01:35:00) Gratitude: Wealth and Poverty for a Stoic

(01:39:14) Suffering as an Opportunity

(01:41:52) Memento Mori : Remember You Must Die

(01:46:04) Facing Death and Making Decisions

(01:47:37) Practicing Stoicism in Daily Life

In this episode we talk about Sleep – one of the most crucial, yet often overlooked aspects of maintaining good health. We highlight a Sleep Disorder known as Sleep Apnea, which is often associated with Loud Snoring, its causes and preventative techniques. Share this episode with anyone you know who may be struggling with Sleep Apnea!

Share your feedback in the comments about which subjects you'd like us to expand on in future episodes. Thank you for being part of the NoMo’ Sapiens Podcast.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:11) Sleep is often Overlooked

(00:03:13) REM cycle and Deep Sleep

(00:05:48) The Mystery of Dreams and DNA

(00:11:09) Deep Sleep as a Therapy

(00:16:39) Insufficient Sleep and its Health Effects

(00:21:47) Sleep Apnea Disorder

(00:28:06) Sleep Apnea and Health Risks

(00:37:32) Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

(00:39:04) Causes and Treatment of Sleep Apnea

(00:44:03) Benefits of Breathing from Nose

(00:54:42) Rapid Fire about Sleep

(00:00:00) Introduction

Join us as we unpack Michael Easter's thought-provoking book, "Comfort Crisis". Easter raises a crucial issue that is often ignored: modern society's excessive comfort and complacency may lead to miserable and unhealthy lives.

In this episode, we delve into the marketing tactics of large corporations and groups as they promote their products and ideas. We examine how marketing can influence consumer behavior and manipulate public narratives to their advantage. It's important to remain mindful of the messages big corporations spread purely to sell their products.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:43) Evolution of Marketing

(00:02:53) Effects of Advertisements

(00:05:05) Misuse of Marketing

(00:09:44) The Power of Habit

(00:16:37) Beauty Products

(00:22:39) Sunscreens

(00:27:07) Mad Men Series

(00:30:24) Pharmaceuticals

(00:41:56) Food Products

(00:49:59) Marketing of Ideas

(00:57:12) Do we Need it or Want it?

In this episode, we talk about one of the most overlooked health conditions, from which a lot of people suffer. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together and increases the risk of several co-morbidities. We talk about causes of Metabolic Syndrome, its preventative measures and how to reverse it.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:53) Recent ICMR study

(00:04:10) Markers of Metabolic Syndrome

(00:16:25) Hyperinsulinemia

(00:21:37) Insulin Resistance

(00:23:17) Other causes of the Syndrome

(00:27:15) Reversal of the Syndrome

(00:28:03) Fasting

(00:34:42) Physical Activity

(00:36:34) Our Diet Matters

(00:40:35) Changes

(00:41:21) Health Risks due to the Syndrome

(00:45:51) Outro

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