What does true love look like—not just in romance, but in all our relationships? How do we maintain self-respect when emotions pull us off course? And how can ancient wisdom help us heal from breakups, set boundaries, and build healthier connections?
Join us Saturday, October 25 at 1 pm EDT for a meaningful exploration of what it truly means to love well—both others and ourselves. Get your ticket now, free of charge. Everyone is welcome. Recordings will be available after the event if you register today.
We’ll examine self-love not as superficial pampering, but as maintaining our dignity and values in relationships. Together, we’ll learn practical ways to establish healthy boundaries with compassion, heal from breakups with wisdom rather than just coping mechanisms, and nurture all our important connections—with partners, friends, family, and most importantly, ourselves. This is an opportunity to develop relationships that honor who we are while deepening our capacity for genuine care and connection. This is a free virtual event, open to everyone. Donations welcome.
Check out our current lineup of speakers:
Scott Waltman, PsyD, ABPP, coauthor of Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors (Routledge), The Stoicism Workbook: How the Wisdom of Socrates Can Help You Build Resilience and Overcome Anything Life Throws at You, and the forthcoming The Rescuer Trap: A Guide to Overcoming Codependency, Compulsive Helping in Relationships, and People-Pleasing (New Harbinger)
Kasey Pierce, coauthor of The Stoicism Workbook: How the Wisdom of Socrates Can Help You Build Resilience and Overcome Anything Life Throws at You and the forthcoming The Rescuer Trap: A Guide to Overcoming Codependency, Compulsive Helping in Relationships, and People-Pleasing (New Harbinger)
Michael Fontaine, professor of classics at Cornell University, author of How to Get Over a Breakup: An Ancient Guide to Moving On and How to Have Willpower: An Ancient Guide to Not Giving In (Princeton University Press).
Armand D’Angour, Professor of Classics at the University of Oxford, and Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, author of Socrates in Love: The Making of a Philosopher and How to Talk about Love: An Ancient Guide for Modern Lovers.
Dr. Helen Marie, UK-based trauma therapist & self-work guide. She helps people uncover deeper self-awareness and healing through therapy, her book Choose You, and relatable Instagram/TikTok content (@h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e). Focus: trauma, attachment, and relationships—with gentle, actionable wisdom.
Dr. Kore Nissenson Glied, NYC clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, depression, and insomnia (CBT/ACT). Researcher on trauma, OCD, and HIV. Co-founder of The Type C Personality podcast—helping people-pleasers overcome burnout.
Anna White, Ex-Wall Street exec turned advocate after her Type C traits led to chronic burnout. Co-founder of The Type C Personality podcast. UNC Chapel Hill MBA.
❤️🚨 JUST ADDED, DR. LIZ GLOYN!
Dr. Liz Gloyn, reader in Latin Language and Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London. Author of The Ethics of the Family in Seneca (Cambridge University Press) and Tracking Classical Monsters in Popular Culture (Bloomsbury).
More speakers to be confirmed!
Hosted by Kasey Pierce and Scott Waltman, PsyD, ABPP
Join us as we bridge ancient wisdom with modern practice—providing real tools to nurture healthier, more intentional relationships in every part of your life.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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