Reflect & Relax Cafe

A gentle guide to a life that flows smoothly.

We only share the songs that won’t let us go.

Newsletter and podcast from Donald J. Robertson, cognitive-behavioural therapist, and author of Stoicism books, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. Sign up to learn how ancient philosophy and modern psychology can help you to improve your life.

By Massimo Pigliucci, a scientist, philosopher, and Professor at the City College of New York. Understanding how the world works, thinking more clearly, living more meaningfully.

Exploring Stoic philosophy, psychology, human nature, and the art of living

Because life has surface noise

Ditch the algorithm. Music discovery made easy—curated by someone who remembers when a mixtape could change your life.

A newsletter for beginning guitarists and musicians!

Become more Stoic. Build resilience and virtue with ancient philosophy.

I write a new instrumental song every month and send it to you before anywhere else—join 7,900+ people turning to this music for focus, healing, and calm.