Lauryn Hill & Marcus Aurelius | Change Is Good

Lauryn Hill & Marcus Aurelius | Change Is Good

Author: My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts January 10, 2024 Duration: 10:07

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.

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Dramos hosts The Street Stoic, a podcast that finds surprising and powerful connections between the wisdom of ancient Stoic philosophers and the raw, poetic truths embedded in Hip Hop lyrics. It’s a unique blend of music and mentorship, produced by My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts, designed for anyone seeking a grounded, practical perspective on modern life. Each episode feels like a conversation, pulling lessons from artists like Jay-Z, Nas, or Lauryn Hill and framing them through the timeless principles of Marcus Aurelius or Epictetus. You’ll hear how the resilience demanded on the streets mirrors the Stoic focus on controlling what you can and letting go of what you cannot. This isn’t abstract theory; it’s about applying these fused ideas to navigate daily stress, relationships, and personal ambition for a more centered and fulfilled existence. Dramos brings this to life with the seasoned voice of a broadcaster familiar from platforms like The Breakfast Club and New York’s Z100, ensuring every discussion is engaging and relatable. The result is a daily dose of reflection that feels both fresh and deeply rooted, proving that guidance for a better life can come from a surprising harmony of the old school and the golden era. Tune in for a thoughtful, genre-defying exploration of self-improvement where every bar and every quote has a potential lesson waiting to be unpacked.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Lil Wayne & Seneca | Hate All You Want [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Jay Z & Epictetus | Be Your Own Best Friend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Deion Sanders & Seneca | Their Opinion Isn't Prime [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:08
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Khalid & Marcus Aurelius | Always Being Present [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:57
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.
Barack Obama & Marcus Aurelius | Vulnerability is Courage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:47
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Big Sean & Seneca | In Peace with Myself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:20
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…
Masta Ace Incorporated & Seneca | Put It Out There [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:51
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Aaron May & Epictetus | This One's On Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:24
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Kanye West & Marcus Aurelius | Love What U Have [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:02
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…