<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><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:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[This is also the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fortnightly audio and text journal exploring Stoic philosophy, sobriety, and the positive psychology. Exploring practical frameworks we can all use to reclaim our time and internal sovereignty. <br/><br/><a href="https://thisisalsotheway.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">thisisalsotheway.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://thisisalsotheway.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:45:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/9264968.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Bob Willard Watts]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Second Foundation]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[thisisalsotheway@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/9264968.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Bob Willard Watts</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A fortnightly audio and text journal exploring Stoic philosophy, sobriety, and the positive psychology. 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