Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

In this episode, I speak with a caller navigating feelings of inadequacy and jealousy in her early marriage due to her husband's tumultuous sexual history. We explore the impact of her Catholic upbringing, their rapid relationship progression, and how these factors contribute to emotional turmoil and intimacy issues. I emphasize the importance of open communication and the potential need for...

Did you live in Budapest at one point?How to deal with enormous moral failureDefinitions. Please teach us how to build good definitions.I miss your content brotherWhat have you been doing and will you start making videos again. Do Spotify podcasts like then old days on youtubeWill you shave your head for 4b movement ?What do you think is the value of a college degree anymore?If you feel like...

Sunday Morning Live 13 April 2025In this episode, I explore the philosophy of self-defense in light of a recent stabbing incident involving a teenager, discussing Texas laws and the concept of "reasonable force." I highlight the tragic implications of such events on youth and the importance of personal safety strategies. The conversation shifts to parent-child relationship dynamics, emphasizing...

Hi Stef,I called in ~6 months ago. I was not doing very well, with me losing my first employment and the "business" I was a part of not doing very well. You gave some direction about sticking with my at-the-time mentor to establish a new career, but I can say that when I called you was definitely not only a bad time, but also quite ineffective, given the stress and dissociation I had to maintain...

11 April 2025 Friday Night LiveWatch the first 20 minutes of the debate being analysed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah6kirkSwTg&t=20sDOUGLAS MURRAYDAVE SMITHJOE ROGANExpertise: If you freeform for 2 hours on US foreign policy, you are implicitly communicating expertise. I don't know much about Armenian history, so I can't do 2 hours, or anything close.If someone says: You do not have...

This lecture examines societal perceptions of obesity, focusing on moral judgments and individual choice. The speaker discusses the complexities of criticizing overweight individuals, particularly those with medical conditions, and how exceptions complicate accountability and dialogue. Using a predator-prey analogy, the talk illustrates the destabilizing effect of uncertainty in moral reasoning....

9 April 2025 Wednesday Night LiveThis episode features a lively Wednesday night discussion, inviting listener engagement on diverse topics. The host highlights a troubling survey revealing that 75% of U.S. scientists may leave the country due to changes in federal research policies, exploring the implications for the scientific community and public trust in science. The dialogue also touches on...

Dear Stef,I need your help. I've been a long time listener and sought out therapy as soon as I turned 18. Between then and now I have made very limited progress chipping away at my armor and processing my childhood. I'm panicking at how long its taking when I want to cross the desert, meet a virtuous woman and maketh the babies.I think biggest hurdle is that I'm quite split between my emotional...

How to understand and deal with anxiety of women?Hey StefanHope all is wellHave you and your daughter been on any adventures?Father daughter memories?What’s something you’d like to experience with your family while you’re here in this life together ?Are you allowed in New Zealand?!It would be nice to make a series on the Examination of the major European philosophers and philosophic movements of...

In this conversation, Stefan discusses marital challenges with a caller and his wife, Alice, centered around parenting three young children. The couple struggles with disconnection and resentment, particularly concerning physical intimacy since the birth of their twins. Alice shares her anxiety stemming from a difficult upbringing, while the caller reflects on his father's emotional...