In this episode, I’m joined by longtime friend and fellow philosopher Joshua Bertolotti—writer, father, and host of
Dying Every Day. We dive into what it really means to
know yourself, why emotional presence matters more than emotional distance, and how even rest can unearth hidden tension.
Joshua opens up about decompressing after years in the military, the subtle art of relaxing
with intention, and how practicing Stoicism in isolation differs from practicing it socially. We also explore the paradoxes of Stoic behavior: when detachment appears as apathy, when teaching Stoicism isn’t the Stoic thing to do, and why empathy might be the ultimate expression of wisdom.
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