Anxiety is the thing I have spent the most time wrestling with, so this episode is less a lecture and more a report from someone still doing the work. I share what actually helped me, where Stoic practice fits, and the difference between fear and anxiety: fear is a sane response to a real threat in front of you, anxiety is your mind running drills against th ... Show More
Oct 6
Stoic Joy: Six Habits For A Calmer Life
You can get better at handling difficulty and still forget to enjoy your life.This half-hour Stoic talk explores six habits for practising joy, including the seven-second control check, the View from Above and the Joy of Enough. It also covers a 24-hour virtue experiment, obstacl ... Show More
31m 23s
Oct 5
The Reset: How to Come Back Quickly When You've Lost It
Marcus Aurelius expected to be knocked off balance. His advice was to come back quickly and treat every return as training. This short Stoic practice is for the moment after you’ve snapped or started spiralling.The Reset uses SPQR as a modern memory aid: Stop, Pause, Question, Re ... Show More
3m 13s
May 2025
Stoic Actions for Anxious Minds
This episode explores how anxiety can quietly hold us back from the things that matter most—and how Stoic wisdom offers a path through it.Drawing on insights from Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius, we look at how changing our judgments, not just our circumstances, empowers us to act ... Show More
5m 19s
Sep 2025
335 | What is Anxiety? | How This Response Leads to Growth
<p>In this episode, I explore what anxiety is, why it arises, and how confronting it can lead to personal growth. I shares my own struggle with agoraphobia and health anxiety, draw on existential thinkers like Jordan Peterson, and outline practical steps for building structure, c ... Show More
26m 50s
Nov 2022
210 | 3 Eye-Opening Anxiety Truths
<p>On todays episode, I go over 3 big anxiety realizations I experienced when going through anxiety recovery. How does one approach suffering? When we are held back by our fears, what do we need to do? I go over these, and more, on this podcast episode. </p>
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31m 48s
Jun 2024
How to Overcome Anxiety and Fear of the Future || Ep. 60
<p>How do you overcome fear and anxiety? In this episode of The Second of Strength Podcast, Tanner gives 3 tips to overcome anxiety. We'll discuss how to refocus on what truly matters, re-direct your thoughts to positive outcomes, and re-centering by staying present.</p>
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11m 36s