Mar 2026

Is Being Late Rude? Cultures Disagree on What Time Is and How to Use It

Do you ever feel like people are too blunt – or not direct enough? Do you live by the clock, or are you free with your schedule? Do you like to cut to the chase and get to work, or do you need to warm up first? These are not just individual preferences – they are cultural norms. ... Show More

15m 48s

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

Mar 2026

The Wrong Way to Listen

Turns out there’s not just one way to listen – there are four, at least according to the authors of Adaptive Listening: How to Cultivate Trust and Traction at Work.In this episode, I share when to use each level of listening, plus the question you should always ask yourself befor ... Show More

8m 21s

Oct 2024

How to Combat Speaking Anxiety with Stoicism: Stoicon 2024 Talk

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 👉 <a href='https://open.substack.com/pub/livewithoutborders/p/combat-speaking-anxiety-with-stoic ... Show More

9m 28s

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 21s

Sep 2021

The Stoic Guide to Overcoming Anxiety

I lived with intense anxiety for the better part of a decade. It sent me down a lot of rabbit holes in personal development and philosophy, and most of what I now teach came out of trying to find my own way through.Anxiety is hard to escape in modern life. The news is built to ma ... Show More

14m 33s

Feb 2024

Conflict: 4 Stoic Solutions for Managing Difficult Conversations

Why do we get angry? How can we challenge our immediate reactions? And what's the best way to articulate our feelings without passive aggression or a blow-up? In this episode, you'll learn four Stoic tips to turn potential conflicts into opportunit ... Show More

8m 7s

Oct 2023

Overcoming Speaking Anxiety through Stoic Psychology

<a href='https://sarah-mikutel.mykajabi.com/introvert-emergency-kit'>Introvert Emergency Kit </a> <a href='https://sarahmikutel.com/chat'>Click here if you're ready to become a less anxious, more charismatic public speaker</a>. When it comes to public sp ... Show More

20m 12s

Aug 2021

Learning Stoicism: A Systematic Approach to Stoic Praxis

People often treat Stoicism as something you read rather than something you train. This episode is my attempt to lay out a more systematic way to actually practise it.It is a full talk I gave on The Stoa, the open space hosted by Peter Limberg, who runs regular free workshops and ... Show More

1h 8m

Jun 2025

Conquer Anxiety with Timeless Stoic Wisdom

Are you exhausted from letting anxiety dictate your life? Ancient Stoic philosophers uncovered solutions to this struggle centuries ago. Discover their complete playbook to conquer anxiety and rediscover your inner calm. These enduring principles will transform your relationship ... Show More

26m 58s

Jun 2024

Let's Talk: Is There A Way To Become Calm In Every Situation You're In

THIS IS NOT A HYPNOSIS EPISODE, IT IS A LET'S TALK SESSION. I will be answering my listeners questions on how to be aware of our own mental state of anxiety. I teach you various different approaches on how to speak to certain people and their levels of calm . I teach you h ... Show More

22m 22s

Feb 2025

How To Pick Your Battles Wisely | Donald Robertson

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

6m 35s

Dec 2021

A Stoic Wake-Up Call For Procrastination

This guided reflection is meant to make you slightly uncomfortable. You will sit with the questions procrastination helps you avoid: Am I using my time well? Am I making excuses and calling them reasons? What would I do next if I stopped waiting to feel ready? I leave space for t ... Show More

17m 30s

How to Combat Speaking Anxiety with Stoi...