The Synapse and the Stoa: Psychology & Stoic Philosophy
John Sampson | Science-Based Self-HelpExplore the intersection of modern psychology and ancient Stoic philosophy with The Synapse and the Stoa, a science-based self-help podcast hosted by John Sampson. Each episode bridges the gap between neuroscience and timeless wisdom to provide practical tools for mental resilience and personal growth.
In a world of surface-level advice, we go deeper. By examining the neural pathways of the 'Synap... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 5 months ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureSelf-ImprovementPhilosophyEducation | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Do you ever feel like your life is a movie that’s already been filmed, and you’re just an actor playing out a script you didn’t write?
In this episode of The Synapse and the Stoa, host John Sampson explores the "Invisible Cage" of fatalism—the belie... more
In this episode of The Synapse and the Stoa, host John Sampson dives deep into the architecture of Social Courage. Most of us live our lives governed by the "fickle masses," letting the fear of judgment dictate our careers, our style, and our voices.... more
Is your brain making your problems look bigger than they actually are?
In this episode of The Synapse and the Stoa, host John Sampson explores the biological and philosophical architecture of perspective. Whether you’re dealing with a career setback... more
Stop pushing the boulder of the past. Discover the practical tools to break the cycle of resentment using ancient philosophy and modern brain science.
Are you carrying a grudge that feels like a weight you just can’t shake? In this episode of The Sy... more
Why does seeing someone else’s success feel like a physical wound? In this episode of The Synapse and the Stoa, host John Sampson deconstructs the "green-eyed monster" through the dual lenses of modern neurobiology and ancient Hellenistic philosophy.... more
Loneliness isn't a weakness; it's a signal. Host John Sampson explores how to master that signal using a blend of neuroscience, psychology, and the "Inner Citadel" of the Stoics. We dive into why the brain processes social rejection as physical pain ... more
Freedom isn't about having infinite choices—it’s about having the right ones. Today, John Sampson explores the "Paradox of Choice" through the lens of ancient wisdom and modern psychology. We dive into why modern life feels like a constant bombardmen... more
Are you struggling to get back on track after a failed goal or a broken New Year's Resolution? You set a big goal—a new career, better fitness, a serious habit—but the inevitable setback crushed your momentum. Most people quit here. But the most succ... more
Key Facts
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Philippines/Education/Self-Improvement |
Top Self-Improvement Podcasts
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | Gender Skew | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interests | Professions | Age Range | |||
| Household Income | Social Media Reach | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast
Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does this podcast get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for this podcast?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?
To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
How many episodes of this podcast are there?
this podcast launched 5 months ago and published 20 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact this podcast?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.