{"podcast":{"title":"Einzelgänger","slug":"einzelg-nger-7313507","podcast_index_feed_id":7313507,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2254035087","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f93b1760-0ec1-11f0-9cde-9b70930713ba/image/4a7093387f3180ca288430049d2fba06.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Einzelgänger","episode_count":171,"summary":"Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of \"as I see it,\" out of curiosity and creative urge. Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media). *Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource. Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and self-mastery — and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T16:18:20.480878+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507"},"episode":{"title":"Be a Loser if Need Be | The Philosophy of Epictetus | Einzelgänger","slug":"be-a-loser-if-need-be-the-philosophy-of-epictetus-einzelg-nger","published_at":"2026-09-12T16:24:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507/be-a-loser-if-need-be-the-philosophy-of-epictetus-einzelg-nger","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6649321056.mp3?updated=1778653431","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6649321056.mp3?updated=1778653431","summary":"Be a Loser if Need Be | The Philosophy of Epictetus Stoicism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerpeaceWe’re so afraid to be seen as losers that we're willing to suffer in exchange for other people’s approval. What a sad state of being in, as by putting our money on external goods, we become dependent on them and gamble away our chances of being happy and free. According to Epictetus, we must be willing to let go of what he called “lesser things.” And if that means that we become total losers in the eyes of society, then that’s a price worth paying.This video doesn’t advocate for neglecting oneself or selfharm: quite the contrary, from a Stoic point of view. It explores the philosophy of Epictetus, showing a different way to determine what’s important in life, the concept of “being a loser,” and why being “seen” as a loser doesn’t have to be a bad thing. \"Be a Loser if Need Be | The Philosophy of Epictetus\"Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address)🎞️ Animations and thumbnail art by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yPurchase Stoicism for Inner Peace (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/3wB9iHb 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/2RdjbKVPurchase Unoffendable (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneartCreative Commons (attributions):Epictetus: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Discourses__Epictetus_(illustration_1)_(9021700938).jpg Epictetus (2): https://comm…","meta_description":"Be a Loser if Need Be | The Philosophy of Epictetus Stoicism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerpeaceWe’re so afraid to be seen as loser…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1160,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/einzelg-nger-7313507/episodes/be-a-loser-if-need-be-the-philosophy-of-epictetus-einzelg-nger/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/einzelg-nger-7313507/be-a-loser-if-need-be-the-philosophy-of-epictetus-einzelg-nger.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}