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The Practical Philosopher
by Colin Burke
The Practical Philosopher explores timeless wisdom for modern life. From Stoicism and Buddhism to cutting-edge psychology, we unpack powerful ideas and practical tools to help you live with clarity, courage, and meaning. Whether you’re navigating relationships, chasing goals, or seeking peace in chaos, this podcast offers grounded insights you can apply today. Tune in to think deeper, live better, and walk your own golden path.
Episodes
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Self-Discipline Is Broken here's the Fix.
Every time you fail, a voice in your head starts yelling. You think that voice is keeping you disciplined. The research says it's the reason you keep quitting. After six years of watching it happen as a trainer, here's why the harshest people on themselves burn out first, and how to fix it.
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How to Be Ambitious and Actually Enjoy Your Life
If you got everything you're chasing right now, how long would the feeling actually last? In this episode, Colin breaks down why the fight between living in the moment and chasing your goals is a false one. Drawing on Stoicism, Buddhism, and modern psychology, including the Harvard study showing…
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The Philosophy of Starting Over (It's Not Too Late for This Year)
Welcome to July the exact halfway point of the year. I want you to be honest. How many of your January goals are still alive? If the answer is not something your proud of this episode is for you. Because the problem was never that you stopped. Is the story you told yourself about what stopping...
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Episode 9: "There Are No Tigers" how to beat overthinking
Overthinking might be the quietest thing standing between you and the life you want. As someone who loves data and analysis, learning when not to think has been one of my hardest lessons. In this episode, I unpack why your brain is wired to imagine the worst there are no tigers in modern life…
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Nothing Lasts: And That's the Point: How Impermanence Reveals Your Bigger Why- Episode 8
What would you do if you really accepted that your time is limited? In this episode, Colin explores why impermanence isn't the enemy of purpose it's the engine. Drawing from Buddhist teachings, the Stoic practice of memento mori, existentialist philosophy, and the concept of being 1% better every...
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The Discipline Paradox: Why Consistency Creates Freedom - Episode 7
In this episode of The Practical Philosopher, I reframe discipline as something radically different: not self-punishment, but self-respect. Not intensity, but consistency. Not hype, but care. In this episode, I explore: Why motivation is a terrible leader—it's inconsistent and mood-dependent....
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Episode 6: The Three Bs: A Compass for 2026
It’s hard to know if you’re going in the right direction—especially when life is full of choices, setbacks, and uncertainty that you can’t control. In this New Year’s episode of The Practical Philosopher, Colin Burke introduces a simple framework: The Three Bs Building, Bonding, and Being. If you...
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Episode 5: The Five Hindrances: Understanding the Mind’s Resistance
In this episode of The Practical Philosopher, we dive into one of the most powerful frameworks for understanding why inner peace — and meaningful action — often slips through our fingers: the Five Hindrances. These are the habitual mental patterns that quietly block clarity, focus, motivation…
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Episode 4: Existentialism the call to create your own purpose
What is the purpose of life? Existentialism’s answer is simple: no one can choose it for you — you must create it yourself. In this episode, we break down existentialism in a clear and accessible way, tracing its history, core ideas, and practical lessons you can apply to your own search for...
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Episode 3: The Blueprint Behind Your Life: How to Build a Personal Philosophy
In this episode, we step back from Stoicism and Buddhism and zoom into something even more fundamental — the personal philosophy you’re already living by. Most people go through life running on beliefs they never chose. Today, we break down the three pillars behind every worldview: metaphysics...
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Episode 2: The Practical Side of Buddhism — How to Let Go Without Giving Up
In this episode of The Practical Philosopher, we explore the timeless wisdom of Buddhism — not as dogma, but as a way of living. Colin unpacks the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the meaning behind the Four Noble Truths, and the practical power of the Eightfold Path. Learn how craving fuels...
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Episode 1 How Stoicism Changed the Way I See Life
In this debut episode of The Practical Philosopher, host Colin Burke unpacks one of history’s most practical and enduring schools of thought: Stoicism. We’ll cut through the myths that Stoicism is about suppressing emotions and discover how it’s actually a framework for living with calm, clarity,...
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The Practical Philosopher Introduction
Welcome to The Practical Philosopher, hosted by Colin Burke.This podcast explores how timeless ideas—from Stoicism to Buddhism and beyond—can be turned into practical wisdom for modern life. Each episode breaks down complex, sometimes esoteric lessons into clear insights you can apply to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Practical Philosopher explores timeless wisdom for modern life. From Stoicism and Buddhism to cutting-edge psychology, we unpack powerful ideas and practical tools to help you live with clarity, courage, and meaning. Whether you’re navigating relationships, chasing goals, or seeking peace in chaos, this podcast offers grounded insights you can apply today. Tune in to think deeper, live better, and walk your own golden path.
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Colin Burke
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