Even though I haven't lived in the U.S. for 10 years, I've been in Italy and England for most of this time, I still pay close attention to my home country. At the time of this recording, it's 2020. The U.S. just ended the most contentious and vitriolic political campaign season I've seen in my lifetime. I see the divisiveness and bitter partisanship. Peopl ... Show More
Mar 2026
Jantelagen: What a Swedish Flatmate Taught Me about Fitting In versus Standing Out
There's an unwritten rule in Swedish culture called the Law of Jante: Don't think you're special. Don't stand out. Blend in. It’s the opposite of American individualism – and both sides have a shadow. In this episode, I explore what a Swedish flatmate, living in Italy, and years ... Show More
11m 29s
Jan 2024
284 - Q & A - Daily life, God, Difficult People, and Politics
Hello friends, my name is Erick Cloward and welcome to the Stoic Coffee Break. The Stoic Coffee Break is a weekly podcast where I take an aspect of Stoicism and do my best to break it down to its most important points. I share my experiences, both my successes and my failures, an ... Show More
19m 1s
Jul 2023
How To Put Stoicism Into Practice | Donald Robertson
Donald Robertson describes Stoicism as "a kind of psychological toolbox", full of strategies for handling anxiety, anger and pain, and that framing runs through this whole conversation. We trace the history of the philosophy and pull practical use out of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetu ... Show More
1h 19m
<p>I've had a travel podcast for several years now called <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/live-without-borders'>LIVE Without Borders</a>, where I interview women like myself who packed up everything to start a new adventure in another part of the world. </p><p><br/></p><p> ... Show More
<p>Do you wish you cared less about what other people think? That you were less anxious and more comfortable putting yourself out there? That you could take faster (or any) action on your dreams? <br/><br/></p><p>Then welcome to Stoic Wellbeing.</p><p><br/></p><p>On this show, I ... Show More
