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00:00 – The Truth Can Bite: Stoic Honesty and Courage
Sometimes kindness means saying the one thing no one else will. Discover why the Stoics believed truth-telling is the highest form of compassion. (Keywords: Stoicism, honesty, courage, truth, emotional intelligence)

00:22 – Welcome to The Daily Dose with Dr. Lance Garrison
Dr. Lance Garrison, psychologist and dean, introduces today’s episode on Stoic wisdom and psychological growth. (Keywords: psychology, Stoicism, personal growth, self-improvement)

00:45 – The Stoics and the Value of Truth
Stoic philosophers valued calm—but also radical honesty. Learn how restraint and truth coexist in Stoic thought. (Keywords: Stoic philosophy, authenticity, emotional regulation, integrity)

01:10 – Diogenes of Sinope: The Fearless Truth Teller
Meet Diogenes, the philosopher who rejected luxury and mocked hypocrisy to expose what’s false. (Keywords: Diogenes, Stoic origins, authenticity, fearless honesty)

01:38 – Zeno’s Lesson: Clarity Over Pretension
Zeno, founder of Stoicism, taught that philosophy isn’t about posturing—it’s about truth and inner clarity. (Keywords: Zeno of Citium, Stoic teachings, authenticity, wisdom)

02:05 – Epictetus and the Power of Honest Perspective
Exiled yet unbroken, Epictetus mocked illusions of power and comfort, reminding us that clarity is freedom. (Keywords: Epictetus, resilience, perspective, Stoic resilience)

02:30 – Psychology Meets Stoicism: Truth in Therapy
Modern psychology confirms what the Stoics knew: truth-telling with compassion leads to transformation. (Keywords: therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, truth telling, psychological growth)

02:55 – Avoidance vs. Growth: The Cost of Silence
Avoiding uncomfortable truths maintains anxiety and self-deception. Learn why silence can be self-sabotage. (Keywords: anxiety, avoidance, emotional growth, CBT)

03:20 – Try This: Practice Courageous Truth-Telling
Choose one truth you’ve been avoiding and learn how to say it calmly and kindly. (Keywords: communication skills, courage, assertiveness, mental health tips)

03:45 – Clarity Before Comfort: When Truth Hurts but Heals
Before speaking, ask—will this wound or awaken? Stoic clarity may sting at first but always heals. (Keywords: self-awareness, empathy, Stoic wisdom, clarity)

04:10 – Closing Reflections: Speak Your Truth, Live Your Values
Join the conversation—what truth have you been holding back? Reflect, share, and be well. (Keywords: self-reflection, authenticity, integrity, Stoic living)

The Stoics weren’t just calm philosophers — they were truth-tellers. Inspired by Diogenes of Sinope, a man known for his radical honesty and brutal clarity, Stoics like Zeno, Epictetus, and Agrippinus learned that kindness without truth is empty.

In this episode of The Daily Dose, Dr. Lance Garrison explores how Stoic philosophy teaches us to balance compassion with candor — and why the courage to speak uncomfortable truths can transform both your relationships and your mental health.

Learn how evidence-based psychology supports the Stoic idea that real growth often begins with constructive confrontation, not avoidance.

👉 Try this today: Say what needs to be said — calmly, clearly, and with integrity.
The truth might sting, but it sets you free.

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