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 Synapse and the Stoa, host John Sampson explores why holding onto resentment is like the Myth of Sisyphus: you’re pushing a boulder of past wrongs up a hill, only to have it roll back and crush your mental well-being every single day.

We dive deep into the three pillars of a fulfilling life—Philosophy, Psychology, and Neuroscience—to provide you with a blueprint for letting go.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Psychology of the "Anger Loop": Why rumination is a "biological debt" that causes chronic stress, heart disease, and immu ...