Philosophy in Motion

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Philosophy in Motion episodes

  • #29: You Have What It Takes To Run A Marathon- An Interview with Trevor Spencer

    In this episode, Ryan chats with Trevor Spencer. Trevor is the manager and producer of the Marathon Training Academy Podcast. Along with his wife Angie, he has interviewed many top people in the running industry. Trevor's own running resume is impressive. He has completed 18 marathons, one 50k, and 21 half marathons. If you are an avid runner and/or are interested in entrepreneurship you won't want to miss our conversation!

    47 min
  • #28: Why Mr. Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever: An Interview with Gavin Edwards

    We are excited to have Gavin Edwards, author of Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever, on the show. Gavin is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books. A longtime contributor at Rolling Stone, he has written for the New York Times, Wired, Billboard, Details, and GQ; and appeared on television programs including the Today show, Entertainment Tonight, and Jeopardy!


    In this episode, we discuss what made Fred Rogers such a unique human being as well as important lessons that we can take from his life. Enjoy!

    37 min
  • #27: 10 Books That Will Get You Out of a Rut
    If you need help getting unstuck in life, you are going to love this video. We provide ten book suggestions to help anyone looking to attain a flourishing life.
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    Our 10 Books:
    1. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living- Dale Carnegie
    2. The Obstacle is the Way- Ryan Holiday
    3. The Monk Who Sold His Prostitute- Robin Sharma
    4. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life- Mark Manson
    5. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose- Eckhart Tolle
    6. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less- Greg McKeown
    7. Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism- Fumio Sasaki
    8. A Handbook for New Stoics: How to Thrive in a World Out of Your Control—Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez
    9. The Game- Neil Strauss
    10. The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness- Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga
    19 min
  • #26: An Introduction to Stoicism with Jonas Salzgeber
    In this episode, we talk to Jonas Salzgeber, author of the Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness. We discuss the process behind writing his first book, his favourite philosophers, the books that have impacted him the most, and more. If you are interested in learning more about Stoicism, you won't want to miss this conversation!
    52 min
  • #24: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius Explained: Interview with Donald Robertson
    In this episode, we talk to Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism and the Art of Happiness: Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life among others. We discuss topics like why Stoicism has made a comeback, the practical benefits of the philosophy, and whether Stoics should feel inclined to protest. You don't want to miss this conversation!
    1 hr 2 min
  • #23: He Ran 350 Continuous Miles: Interview with the Ultra Marathon Man Dean Karnazes
    In our first episode of 2020, we talk to Dean Karnazes. An acclaimed endurance athlete and NY Times bestselling author, Dean has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. TIME magazine named him one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the World.” Men’s Fitness hailed him as one of the fittest men on the planet. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 50 marathons, in all 50 US states, in 50 consecutive days, he’s run 350 continuous miles, foregoing sleep for three nights. Enjoy our conversation with the Ultramarathon man himself, Dean Karnazes!
    30 min

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