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
Feb 2024
Building Resilience: Stoic Practices for Overcoming Anxiety
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 ... Show More
38m 48s
Feb 2025
Coping Flexibility: The Stoic Art of Picking Your Battles Wisely
When do you speak up, and when do you let it go? When do you push, and when do you step back? Donald Robertson and I get into coping flexibility: the skill of matching your response to the situation instead of running the same move every time.We pull from Stoicism, CBT and martia ... Show More
7m 34s
Last week, I gave one of the lightning talks at Stoicon 2024. The topic: How to Combat Speaking Anxiety with Stoicism. Want to see the video? Head to my Substack 👉 Citizens of the World Thanks for listening ❤️ sarahmikutel.com Do you ever go blank or start rambling when someone puts you on the spot? I created a free Conversation Cheat Sheet with si ... Show More
<p><a href='https://sarah-mikutel.mykajabi.com/introvert-emergency-kit'>Introvert Emergency Kit<br/> </a><br/><a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'>Click here if you're ready to become a less anxious, more charismatic public speaker</a>.<br/><br/>When it comes to public sp ... Show More
