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"Act on your principles, not your moods." A weekly meditation on how Stoic principles can help you be a better human.
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Send us a textWe all suffer heartbreak from time to time. It’s an inevitable part of life with other people. So how can we use Stoicism to help us move past a broken heart? Today, we’re going to discuss how this ancient philosophy has some great tools to mend and move forward.”There can be no doubt that the desire lovers have for each other is not so very different from friendship - you might say it was friendship gone mad.”—SenecaFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube...
Send us a textAs the new year begins, there is always a push to make resolutions and plans. Do you know what you want to accomplish next year? Do you have goals that you want to pursue? How do you plan on accomplishing them? Today I want to talk about some ideas about how you can more successful in achieving the things you want.”Life is long if you know how to use it.” —SenecaFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or thread...
Send us a textImagine a bowl, cracked and seemingly useless. Most of us would toss it out. But what if, instead, those cracks were mended with gold, transforming the broken object into something even more beautiful than before? This is the art of kintsugi, a Japanese philosophy that teaches us how to embrace flaws and failures as opportunities for growth and transformation. Today, we’ll explore how this perspective aligns with Stoicism and how it can help us turn failure and loss into resilie...
Send us a textHave you ever tried to change someone’s mind, only to find them doubling down on their belief instead? Or maybe you’ve felt your own defenses rise when someone challenges your deeply held views? That’s the backfire effect in action—a cognitive bias where contradictory evidence only strengthens someone’s existing beliefs. Today, we’ll explore how Stoicism can help us recognize and mitigate this bias, both in ourselves and others."A man who is not afraid of the truth need never fe...
Send us a textDo you see your emotions as something that get in the way? What if you had no emotions or ignored you emotions, do you think that you would make better choices? In this weeks episode I want to discuss how emotions are guides rather than enemies, and how emotions are the key to help us make better decisions. “Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” — RumiFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or ...
1Send us a textHave you ever wanted to think like Socrates? Well you're in luck! This week's episode is an interview with Donald J. Robertson and we're talking about his new book, How to Think Like Socrates. We talk about the way that Socrates uses questions and critical thinking to overcome our own biases and logical fallacies, and how you can apply those to your life. Donald is a licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and author of several books including How to Think Like a Roman Empe...
Send us a textDo you struggle in getting started with achieving your goals? Do you get overwhelmed and quit before you even start? In this week’s episode I want to talk about how you can change your mindset to help you work through the blocks that are keeping you from living the kind of life you want.“The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution.” —SenecaFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on ...
Send us a textThis weeks episode is another Q & A episode. I answer a few questions from listener about self gaslighting, romantic relationships, communicating with others, and applying amor fati in my own life. If you have any questions you'd like me to answer in future episodes drop me a note or a comment on social media and maybe I'll feature it in an upcoming episode.Thanks!"If we try to adapt our mind to the regular sequence of changes and accept the inevitable with good grace, our l...
Send us a textDo you struggle with mental health issues? Does depression seem like something that you can't shake? In this episode, I want to talk about some of the tools of stoicism, as well as some other tools that can help you build a stronger foundation to weather the dark times"The lamp of wisdom shines brightest when lit by the flame of self awareness," —Musonius RufusTake Arthur Brooks personality quizFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on...
Send us a textDo you want to be unconquerable? Do you want to live to the fullest of your potential? This week’s episode is part 2 of How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life. “Adopt new habits yourself: consolidate your principles by putting them into practice.”—EpictetusFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!
Send us a textAre you living the kind of life you want? Do you know what’s stopping you? What if could become the kind of person you want to be? In this weeks episode I dive into 5 of my 10 principles for living your best life.“It is the power of the mind to be unconquerable.”—SenecaWatch the episode on YouTube.Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!
Send us a textDo you feel like you're truly in charge of your emotions? It’s a question that can catch even the most reflective among us off-guard. Often, we feel as if our emotions are these wild, untamable forces that arise without our consent. We fear that adopting something like Stoicism might strip away the intensity of those feelings, leaving us like empty shells. But what if getting a handle on our emotions could help us experience them more deeply, rather than less?“The only journey i...
Send us a textDo you have to plan things? At work? In life? Often we hear about how we need to take action quickly, but in this episode I want to talk about how taking your time can save you a lot of time, stress, and even money.“Patience is the companion of wisdom.”—Marcus AureliusFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!
Send us a textThis weeks episode is another Q & A. I took some questions that I get in daily life, such as why I practice Stoicism as my guiding principles in life. I also talk about dealing with narcissists, acceptance of others, and how to have more agency in your life. If you'd like to ask me a question, just comment or send me a DM on social media at one of the links below!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or thread...
Send us a textThis weeks episode is an interview with one of my listeners, Sean Sarazan. Sean has a unique story about how he has put Stoicism into action. After decades of dealing with a recurring health issue, he made the dramatic decision to have his leg amputated. For many this decision would be devastating, but Sean, a practicing Stoic, was well prepared to deal with the changes and has found strength in facing the challenge. Join me as we talk about how he prepared for this decision and...
Send us a textDo you feel connected to the people around you? Do you struggle to get close to those you care about? In this episode I want to discuss how Stoicism can help you develop deeper and more connected relationships with the people in your life.“One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.”—SenecaFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!
Send us a textIn this week episode I had an engaging and wide ranging conversation with J.R. Martinez. J.R. is a motivational speaker, actor, and entertainer. J.R is also an Iraqi war veteran, who suffered from injuries from a roadside bomb burning over 40% of his body with significant scarring on his face and head. The road to recovery was long and challenging, but J.R. took the lessons he learned and turned them to his advantage. He auditioned for All My Children for a small role that later...
Send us a textDo you struggle with confirmation bias? Do you even know what confirmation bias is? In this episode I want to delve into the concept of confirmation bias and how what you already know and believe can influence you to make poor decisions.“The first rule is not to get fooled, and you are the easiest person to fool.”—Richard FeynmanFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!
Send us a textDo you suffer from anxiety? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the complexity of life? In this episode I want to talk about anxiety and how Stoicism can help us understand and deal with it, helping us to live a more relaxed and enjoyable life. “Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions—not outside.” — Marcus AureliusFind out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter,...
Send us a textThis week's episode is an interview with author and human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini. We had a fascinating conversation about metaphysics, panpsychism, embracing opposites and more. I hope you enjoy this conversation!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, twitter, or threads.Thanks again for listening!
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began touching on an area I really need to develop - the need to be right!
Great episodes, straight to the point. Thanks for these!