An insult only lands if you agree with it. That is the Stoic claim, and in this lesson I turn it into something you can actually use. I walk through a step-by-step way of meeting an insult so it loses its sting, drawing on how the Stoics thought about other people’s opinions of us. Free 7-Day Stoic Challenge: stoicchallenge.co The Stoic Vault: stoicvault.c ... Show More
Jun 26
Marcus Aurelius Morning Preparation: Stoic Affirmations from the Meditations
During the 170s of the common era, while ruling an empire and often away from Rome, Marcus Aurelius wrote notes to himself in Greek. What survived is not a public book. It is a private notebook, the Meditations, sentences a man wrote to remind himself how to live.This is a short ... Show More
8m 10s
Jun 15
Are Stoics Emotionless? Erick Cloward, Author of Stoicism 101
Are Stoics really emotionless? It is the most common thing people believe about Stoicism, and it puts a lot of people off the one idea that might actually help them.In this conversation I sit down with Erick Cloward, host of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast and author of Stoicism 1 ... Show More
1h 35m
Jul 2023
Simple Tip to Deepen Presence
In this episode, I share a simple reframe you can use to deepen presence, cultivate patience, and create more wellbeing.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out ever ... Show More
8m 34s
Apr 2023
SATA: 4 Steps to Meet a Difficult Moment
In this episode, we'll discuss a simple practice called SATA that will help you shift your relationship to difficult experiences.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go ... Show More
3 m
Apr 2023
How to Create More Ease In Your Day
In this episode, we'll discuss a key practice for finding more spaciousness and ease in your day.I send short teachings in written form every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out every day at 11am EST ... Show More
10m 16s
Dec 2024
Train Your Mind to RESPOND, Not REACT
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19m 39s
Mar 2025
#1073 Hypnosis for Being Stoic
Embrace the timeless wisdom of Stoicism with this deep hypnotic meditation designed to cultivate inner peace, resilience, and mental clarity Get the bonus sleep version of this hypnosis session and an ad FREE experience, 4 hour sleep hypnosis sessions, audio programs, morning med ... Show More
30m 25s
May 2023
How to Clear Negative Energy
In this episode, we'll explore a simple grounding exercise to release excess tension and energy in the mind-body system.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re completely free, go out ever ... Show More
3m 29s
May 2023
This What You REALLY Want
In this episode, we explore why we can get so easily misguided in our pursuit of a fulfilling life and how to check ourselves on that journey.I send short teachings like this every day in our text community on mindfulness, life design, healing, and personal growth. They’re comple ... Show More
12m 10s
Dec 2024
Level Up in Life with These 11 Stoic Strategies
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40m 50s
Mar 2025
#1072 Meditation on Being Stoic
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23m 13s