Stoicism for a Better Life

Apr 09 2025 134 ep. 8 mins 320
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In the pursuit of a purposeful and anxiety-free life, this is a podcast series dedicated to practical applications of Stoic philosophy in our daily lives.

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Season 7; Episode 15 (135) - ON AWKWARD MOMENTS & REGRETS - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Apr 09 2025 9 mins  
CRIIINGE!!! Ever say or do something and immediately after you feel like a complete awkward mess? You end up regretting the event and can't stop thinking about what others are thinking and saying about your actions and choices? You think to yourself why you did it...why you're so weird....and how you will now be judged and shunned? We've all been there, don't worry.

Season 7; Episode 14 (134) - ON FINDING JOY - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Apr 04 2025 8 mins  
Joy...we all want it...we all chase it...and none of us seem to ever have enough. Yet the fix for this is all too simple. You can find joy in any moment and cultivate it if you just pay attention. Let's talk about three ways we can help cultivate our joy within.

Season 7; Episode 13 (133) - ON THE SECRET TO INNER PEACE - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Mar 31 2025 8 mins  
Inner peace...we all want it. We all chase it...but we can't seem to get there. Or if we do...it does not seem to last. The formula for a tranquil life is actually quite simple. Its consistent application, however, is where it gets difficult. In this episode, let's discuss some of the tools the Stoics used to help gain and (more importantly) maintain tranquillity.

Season 7; Episode 12 (132) - ON STAYING GROUNDED - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Mar 26 2025 10 mins  
In this episode, we will tackle some tips and tricks on Staying Grounded in a Chaotic World. Due to the current global economic and political climate, most human beings in the world today are feeling triggered, confused, fearful, crushed, hopeless, angry, etc. The answer? Copious amounts of alcohol. If that's not your thing, perhaps these Stoic tips and tricks can give you some

Season 7; Episode 11 (131) - ON EMBRACING MISTAKES - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Mar 20 2025 9 mins  
Errors are a normal part of being human. But we are too often so harsh on ourselves. A simple shift in focus from perfection to progression can help you overcome the death spiral of self-criticism. If you are a human being, then this episode might be for you, because the Stoics recognized we make mistakes sometimes and gave us some guidance to remain focused on the task at hand.

Season 7; Episode 10 (130) - ON NAVIGATING EMOTIONS - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Mar 15 2025 10 mins  
Emotions, emotions, emotions... when emotions rise up within us, it is so very difficult to remain grounded isn't it? This is a problem all humans face, as this is a glitch of our core operating system which ties back to survival instincts. But luckily the Stoics had some good advice on how to tackle emotions taking over our thoughts. I will share three (3) steps with you in th

Season 7; Episode 9 (129) - ON CHASING DREAMS - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Mar 10 2025 10 mins  
Pursue dreams that are in the future...OK. Now don't focus on the future...Huh? Pursuing dreams can seem paradoxical as a Stoic, for we are trying to live in the present moment, but dreams are in the future. So how do we reconcile the two? Let me clarify how our teacher differentiates the pursuit of goals and dreams from our happiness and tranquillity in this episode of SFBL.

Season 7; Episode 8 (128) - ON STOPPING OVERTHINKING - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Mar 05 2025 10 mins  
"What did they mean by that text?" "Am I making the right decision?" "What if something does not go as planned?" Do you have a tendency (like me) to overthink and cause yourself mental stress and consternation for no good reason? Going with the flow is what our Stoic ancestors suggested to help curtail this self-punishment. I will explore this idea in

Season 7; Episode 7 (127) - ON LOVING REALITY AS IT IS - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Feb 28 2025 9 mins  
Let me drop a quick truth bomb on you... Loving reality and accepting all the bad things that have happened to you has less to do with the discipline of accepting reality as it is and almost everything to do with loving YOURSELF in the present moment. Let me walk you through how our Stoic ancestors put this with a few quotes and ideas in this short episode.

Season 7; Episode 6 (126) – ON HOW TO ATTAIN GOALS – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Feb 23 2025 8 mins  
We set goals all the time, but have a tendency to quit them the moment things get hard. As Stoics, however, we embrace difficulties and see it as part of the process. Let me share some of my Stoic wisdom with you in helping you attain your goals.