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The Practical Philosopher

Hosted by Colin Burke · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 9 episodes

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Episodes
9
Last ep.
13 days ago
Avg length
40m
Booking Probability™
35
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About this podcast

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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About the host

Colin Burke hosts The Practical Philosopher, a education show with 9 episodes published.

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Nothing Lasts: And That's the Point: How Impermanence Reveals Your Bigger Why- Episode 8

Mar 29, 202647mEp. 5S1

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 meme

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The Discipline Paradox: Why Consistency Creates Freedom - Episode 7

Feb 15, 202625mEp. 7S1

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:

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Episode 6: The Three Bs: A Compass for 2026

Jan 6, 202644mEp. 6S1

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 int

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Episode 5: The Five Hindrances: Understanding the Mind’s Resistance

Dec 17, 202549mEp. 5S1

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 t

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Episode 4: Existentialism the call to create your own purpose

Dec 5, 202542mEp. 4S1

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

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Episode 3: The Blueprint Behind Your Life: How to Build a Personal Philosophy

Nov 18, 202554mEp. 3S1

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.

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Episode 2: The Practical Side of Buddhism — How to Let Go Without Giving Up

Nov 8, 202551m0

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

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Episode 1 How Stoicism Changed the Way I See Life

Oct 8, 202547m0

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 emoti

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The Practical Philosopher Introduction

Oct 5, 20251mEp. 1S1

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 comp

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The Practical Philosopher is hosted by Colin Burke. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 9 episodes.

How many episodes does The Practical Philosopher have?

The Practical Philosopher has published 9 episodes.

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