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S2 Ep 60Mac Miller & Epictetus | Staying True To Myself

In the season 2 finale of the Street Stoic podcast, Dramos uses lyrics from Mac Miller and a quote from Epictetus to encourage us to honor ourselves, especially as we begin a new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 202410 min

S2 Ep 59SAINt JHN & Marcus Aurelius | Living It Up

Dramos focuses on the stoic idea of diminishing your ego. He uses lyrics from SAINt JHN and two quotes from Marcus Aurelius to ask us to push our ego aside and go for the things that make us happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 20249 min

S2 Ep 58Lauryn Hill & Marcus Aurelius | Change Is Good

Dramos combines lyrics from Lauryn Hill with a quote from Marcus Aurelius to encourage us to embrace change, no matter how hard it may be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202410 min

S2 Ep 57Kid Cudi & Seneca | Getting My Head Right

Today, Dramos takes lyrics from Kid Cudi and a Seneca quote to focus on the stoic idea of taking action when it comes to caring for our mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 20248 min

S2 Ep 56G-Eazy & Epictetus | Worried About My Own

Today's episode is about the stoic idea of focusing on what you can control when it comes to the end of relationships. Dramos combines lyrics from G-Eazy and a few quotes from Epictetus to remind us that we can't change how others feel about us after a breakup but we can control how we react.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 20249 min

S2 Ep 55Meek Mill & Seneca | Prepared for the Worst

There's nothing wrong with looking ahead and preparing for anything that could go wrong. In this episode, Dramos takes lyrics from Meek Mill and a quote from Seneca to show the importance of hoping for the best while also preparing for the worst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 5, 202410 min

S2 Ep 54Kanye West & Marcus Aurelius | Not Worth My Energy

In this episode, Dramos combines lyrics from Kanye West with a quote from Marcus Aurelius to encourage us to stop listening to our haters, and instead focus on ourselves and what makes us happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 202410 min

S2 Ep 53Young Dolph & Marcus Aurelius | The Bad is Temporary

We've all probably heard that "everything happens for a reason" but sometimes it's hard to accept it. Using lyrics from Young Dolph and a quote from Marcus Aurelius, Dramos talks about why we should try to understand that even the bad things in life can lead to something good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 3, 202410 min

S2 Ep 52Tonedeff & Seneca | Jump Without Fear

Today, Dramos takes lyrics from Tonedeff and a quote from Seneca to remind us that sometimes we just have to jump without thinking too much about the potential negative outcomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 202410 min

S2 Ep 51Nas & Epictetus | In Charge of My Future

We start the new year with an episode all about focusing on what you can control. Dramos uses lyrics from Nas and a quote from Epictetus to remind us that our circumstances don't have to determine our future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 20249 min

S2 Ep 50Koffee & Neville Goddard | Gratitude Above All

Dramos combines lyrics from Koffee with a quote from Neville Goddard to give us ways to use gratitude to showcase all of the abundance that we're capable of receiving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 29, 202311 min

S2 Ep 49Fabolous & Marcus Aurelius | The Art of Letting Go

Have you ever found yourself hung up on a person you know isn't right for you? That could be your ego doing its thing. In this episode, Dramos combines lyrics from Fabolous with a quote from Marcus Aurelius to illustrate why sometimes the best decision is to just let go, despite what your ego may be telling you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 202310 min

S2 Ep 48The Notorious B.I.G. & Marcus Aurelius | The Best is on Its Way

Life will inevitably have difficult moments but we have to remember that, as long as we put in the work, better times will come our way. Dramos gives us that message while using lyrics from The Notorious B.I.G. and a quote from Marcus Aurelius.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 20239 min

S2 Ep 4750 Cent & Epictetus | Ready for the Tough Road

In this episode, Dramos combines quotes from 50 Cent and Epictetus to explain why sacrifice is needed to succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 20239 min

S2 Ep 46Nipsey Hussle & Epictetus | Be a Visionary

Dramos combines a quote from Nipsey Hussle with a quote from Epictetus to remind us that having a vision is the most important part of reaching your goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 20239 min

S2 Ep 45Lauryn Hill & Marcus Aurelius | Happy and Ready To Serve

In this episode, Dramos quotes Lauryn Hill and Marcus Aurelius to explain the importance of being grateful for what you already have and how that can lead to to a happier life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 20239 min

S2 Ep 44KRS-One & Ryan Holiday | Going After Our Shortfalls

Using lyrics from KRS-One and a quote from Ryan Holiday, Dramos explores the idea of recognizing the areas we need to improve on ourselves, especially when it comes to mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 20239 min

S2 Ep 43J. Cole & Arius Didymus | Greatness Requires Self-control

Today, Dramos shares quotes from J. Cole and Arius Didymus to illustrate the fact that you will have to make sacrifices if you want to become a master of your craft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 20239 min

S2 Ep 42Russ & Epictetus | I'll Take It From Here

We all have ideas, but few do what it takes to make them a reality. In this episode, Dramos takes lyrics from Russ and a quote from Epictetus to show that it's always up to ourselves to take the initiative necessary to reach our goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 20239 min

S2 Ep 41Tupac & Epictetus | Death Doesn't Scare Me

Dramos takes quotes from Tupac and Epictetus to remind us to live life to the fullest and not be afraid of death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 202310 min

S2 Ep 40Nicki Minaj & Marcus Aurelius | I'm Worth It

Just because we're not perfect it doesn't mean that we're not worth it. Dramos drives home that point using lyrics from Nicki Minaj and a quote from Marcus Aurelius.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 202310 min

S2 Ep 39Lil Wayne & Epictetus | Not Everything is for Everybody

In the era of social media it's easy to do things just for the attention. But, combining lyrics from Lil Wayne and a quote from Epictetus, Dramos says it's always better to do the things that make us happy and forget about what others think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 202310 min

S2 Ep 38Eminem & Ryan Holiday | I've Already Got it All

How much is really enough? In this episode, Dramos combines lyrics from Eminem and a quote from Ryan Holiday to talk about the dangers of always wanting more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 202310 min

S2 Ep 37Jay Z & Musonius Rufus | Advocate for Yourself

Dramos brings up quotes from Jay Z and Musonius Rufus to illustrate the stoic principle of taking action. He explains how being our own biggest cheerleader can lead to a happier and more fulfilled life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 202311 min

S2 Ep 36Diddy & Epictetus | No One Else to Blame

In this episode, Dramos combines lyrics from Diddy with a quote from Epictetus to talk about taking responsibility for our choices and why it's up to us to not let anything slow us down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 20239 min

S2 Ep 35Alicia Keys & Seneca | Grateful for Love

Dramos uses lyrics from one of Alicia Keys' biggest hits and a quote from Seneca to teach us the importance of being present and appreciating those who love us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 8, 20239 min

S2 Ep 34Chance the Rapper & Seneca | Just Be Nice

One of the easiest things to do is be nice to others, but sometimes our ego gets in the way. Using quotes from Chance the Rapper and Seneca, Dramos encourages us to always try to be a good person because that can go a long way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 202310 min

S2 Ep 33Big Sean & Epictetus | L's Don't Matter

No matter what, we'll have setbacks in life. In this episode, Dramos combines lyrics from Big Sean and a quote from Epictetus to illustrate that it doesn't matter how many times we're knocked down as long as we always get up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 20239 min

S2 Ep 32Drake & Marcus Aurelius | Not Cocky, Just Confident

One of the most important stoic principles is knowing our worth. Dramos borrows a line from Drake and a quote from Marcus Aurelius to let us know that we're good and should never settle for less.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 202310 min

S2 Ep 31J. Cole & Marcus Aurelius | Knocking Down The Barriers

Using quotes from J. Cole and Marcus Aurelius, Dramos tells us how sometimes we create our own obstacles and it's really up to us to get past them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 20239 min

S2 Ep 30Boys II Men & Marcus Aurelius | Never Taking You For Granted

Sometimes we take for granted those closest to us. Dramos tells us about the stoic idea of gratitude and being grateful for the people in our lives by using lyrics from Boys II Men and a quote from Marcus Aurelius.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 202310 min

S2 Ep 29Drake & Epictetus | Flawed and It's Okay

Mistakes are a part of life and we have to be okay with that. Today, Dramos takes quotes from Drake and Epictetus to ask us to embrace our imperfections and look at them as a learning opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 202310 min

S2 Ep 28Lil Wayne & Seneca | Hate All You Want

Dramos uses lyrics from Lil Wayne and a quote from Seneca to give us a lesson about haters and why their behavior is usually a reflection of themselves and not us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 202310 min

S2 Ep 27Jay Z & Epictetus | Be Your Own Best Friend

We all have the ability to be our own best friend or worst enemy. In this episode, Dramos quotes Jay Z and Epictetus to explain the principle of taking action and how we should take responsibility for our decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 20239 min

S2 Ep 26Deion Sanders & Seneca | Their Opinion Isn't Prime

Dramos takes quotes from Deion Sanders and Seneca to explain the importance of being ourselves and dismissing others' opinions of us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 202310 min

S2 Ep 25Khalid & Marcus Aurelius | Always Being Present

Dramos talks about the importance of being present by using lyrics from Khalid and a quote from Marcus Aurelius.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 202310 min

S2 Ep 24Barack Obama & Marcus Aurelius | Vulnerability is Courage

Barack Obama is one of the most respected men in the world and he was never afraid to ask for help. Dramos quotes the former president and a simple line from Marcus Aurelius to show that there's nothing wrong with not knowing something and, in fact, vulnerability is a sign of courage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 20239 min

S2 Ep 23Big Sean & Seneca | In Peace with Myself

Using words from Big Sean and Seneca, Dramos talks about how we can use everyday obstacles to our benefit. He gets a little personal and shares how being alone helped him become more okay with the uncomfortable parts of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 202310 min

S2 Ep 22Masta Ace Incorporated & Seneca | Put It Out There

It's easy to see the world from the comfort of our own home but Dramos quotes Masta Ace Incorporated and Seneca to tell us that sometimes we have to get out in the real world to get a true life experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202310 min

S2 Ep 21Aaron May & Epictetus | This One's On Me

Dramos takes lyrics from Aaron May's "I'm Good Luv, Enjoy" and words from Epictetus to help us see that we have the power to choose whether we let others' actions affect us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202310 min

S2 Ep 20Kanye West & Marcus Aurelius | Love What U Have

It's easy to forget and appreciate our blessings. Using words from Kanye West and Marcus Aurelius, Dramos tells us that at the end of the day it's not about how much we have but how happy we choose to be with it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 202310 min

S2 Ep 19Lauryn Hill & Marcus Aurelius | Don't Know and It's Okay

It's okay to not know. That's the message from Dramos as he uses lyrics from Lauryn Hill and a quote from Marcus Aurelius to encourage us to be okay with admitting when we don't know something and asking for help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 202310 min

S2 Ep 17Jay Z & Marcus Aurelius | Make Your Own Choices

Dramos takes lyrics from Jay Z's "Renegade" and a quote from Marcus Aurelius to explore the power to choose our own path.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 20239 min

S2 Ep 16Drake & Epictetus | The Power of Conscious Living

Today, Dramos takes quotes from Drake and Epictetus to help us understand the power of the mind and how our daily choices can help us create the life we desire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 202310 min

S2 Ep 15Nipsey Hussle & Seneca | Gratitude Brings Peace

The daily practice of gratitude can have a tremendous impact on our lives. In today's episode, Dramos gives us quotes from Nipsey Hussle and Seneca to help us see how being grateful can help us overcome pain, adversity and failure, and how we can find value and virtue in everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 202310 min

S2 Ep 14RZA (Wu-Tang Clan) & Alan Watts | Sometimes You Just Gotta Lose Yourself

Taking quotes from legendary rapper RZA of Wu Tan Clang fame and writer Alan Watts, Dramos takes on the idea of diminishing your ego, particularly losing yourself as a means to become a better version of yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 20239 min

S2 Ep 13Russ & Marcus Aurelius | A Different Outlook on Pain

Pain is a part of life! In this episode of The Street Stoic, Dramos discusses Russ' "Adventure" and digs deep into its significance and the profound purpose it plays in our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 20239 min

S2 Ep 12Fabolous & Seneca | Mind Your Mental Health

Dramos takes lyrics from Fabolous' "That's Not Love" and compares it to a quote from Seneca about the importance of minding your mental health, and the strides one has to take in order to protect it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 20239 min

S2 Ep 11Nipsey Hussle & Seneca | Manifesting Your Thoughts

Thoughts play a very important role in our lives, and depending on what we choose to focus on, those thoughts may dictate the quality of our lives. Taking quotes from Nipsey Hussle and Seneca, Dramos talks about the idea of focusing on what you can control, and how the practice of visualization can help us live the life we desire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 20239 min

S2 Ep 10Beyoncé & Seneca | Being Grateful For Love

Dramos takes lyrics from Beyoncé's "Dangerously in Love" and compares them to a quote from Seneca, which talks about the importance of not taking love for granted, but rather expressing gratitude for the relationships in our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 3, 20239 min