<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-marble-mindset/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[The Marble Mindset]]></title><podcast:guid>3d8a973a-c127-5b32-bc56-1bfbeb3267b8</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:14 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2025 Luther Kingston]]></copyright><managingEditor>Luther Kingston</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Marble Mindset is where ancient Stoicism meets modern sanity — a minimalist, soul-sharpening podcast that helps you carve a better life from the chaos of the world.

Hosted by a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a love for philosophy, poetry, and emotional depth, this show is part therapeutic reflection, part soulful sermon. In each short, sculpted episode, we chip away at what’s blocking you — overthinking, distraction, self-doubt, burnout — and reveal the virtue underneath.

Whether you’re a young professional, overwhelmed student, recovering perfectionist, or spiritually curious skeptic, The Marble Mindset is for anyone craving clear thought, grounded presence, and inner strength. This is not your typical self-help noise. There are no hacks, no hustle fluff, no performative positivity. Just deep insights, distilled. Wisdom that cuts clean.

Expect a blend of:

💬 Stoic philosophy (without the fluff)

🧠 Psychiatric and psychological insight

✍️ Poetic, minimalist storytelling

🔨 Mindset tools forged for real life

Episodes are brief, meditative, and practical — designed for busy minds in a loud world. No long interviews. No wandering tangents. Just powerful thinking, carved in clean lines.

“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” – Michelangelo
That’s the vibe.

🎧 Listen when you’re stuck, searching, or spiraling.
🪨 Chisel away your chaos.
🕊 Reveal your virtue.
🛠 Build something beautiful from your life.

Subscribe now — and if you want deeper reflections and exclusive Stoic mindset tools, join the mailing list at https://themarblemindset.kit.com/4faf92b170

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Hosted by a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a love for philosophy, poetry, and emotional depth, this show is part therapeutic reflection, part soulful sermon. In each short, sculpted episode, we chip away at what’s blocking you — overthinking, distraction, self-doubt, burnout — and reveal the virtue underneath.

Whether you’re a young professional, overwhelmed student, recovering perfectionist, or spiritually curious skeptic, The Marble Mindset is for anyone craving clear thought, grounded presence, and inner strength. This is not your typical self-help noise. There are no hacks, no hustle fluff, no performative positivity. Just deep insights, distilled. Wisdom that cuts clean.

Expect a blend of:

💬 Stoic philosophy (without the fluff)

🧠 Psychiatric and psychological insight

✍️ Poetic, minimalist storytelling

🔨 Mindset tools forged for real life

Episodes are brief, meditative, and practical — designed for busy minds in a loud world. No long interviews. No wandering tangents. Just powerful thinking, carved in clean lines.

“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” – Michelangelo
That’s the vibe.

🎧 Listen when you’re stuck, searching, or spiraling.
🪨 Chisel away your chaos.
🕊 Reveal your virtue.
🛠 Build something beautiful from your life.

Subscribe now — and if you want deeper reflections and exclusive Stoic mindset tools, join the mailing list at https://themarblemindset.kit.com/4faf92b170

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Instead of piling on more supplements, retreats, and life hacks, we’re stripping away the noise to reveal the real you—kind of like chipping away at a block of marble to find the angel inside. This isn’t about adding more stress to your life; it's about carving out the shame, anxiety, and guilt that hold you back. So grab your metaphorical chisel, and let’s embark on this journey of self-discovery together. Welcome to The Marble Mindset!</p><p>The Marble Mindset kicks off with a bold question: what if our approach to mental health is completely off base? In a world obsessed with 'more,' from supplements to self-help books and everything in between, our host—who, by the way, is a mental health nurse practitioner—dares to suggest that perhaps the answer isn't about piling on more strategies but rather about shedding the weight of unnecessary pressures and distractions. Drawing inspiration from Michelangelo, who famously saw the angel within the marble and simply carved away at the stone, this episode sets a reflective tone, encouraging listeners to rethink their mental health journey. </p><p>It's all about stripping away the clutter—shame, anxiety, guilt—anything that doesn't serve us. The podcast invites us to realize that we’re not broken and we don’t need fixing; instead, we need to uncover our true selves. Each episode will act like a chisel, helping us shed the layers society has placed upon us. 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