Stoicism is meant to help you master your emotions. There's a version of it that just teaches you to avoid them. In this conversation I joined Erick Cloward on the Stoic Coffee Break to talk about "stoic bypassing" (Jules Evans' term): using the philosophy to suppress hard feelings instead of feeling them. We both grew up learning to push emotions down, so ... 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
Mar 2025
#1072 Meditation on Being Stoic
<p>A meditation designed to help you cultivate inner strength, resilience, and peace of mind. Inspired by the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, this meditation will guide you through reflections on <strong data-start="384" data-end="438">co ... Show More
23m 13s
Jan 2025
The Path to Victory through the Concepts of CHANGE 2025
In this episode, we explore the timeless wisdom of Stoic philosophy and its profound lessons on navigating change. Discover how ancient principles can help you adapt, persevere, and thrive in the face of adversity. We'll unpack key concepts of resilience, decision-making, and str ... Show More
12m 10s
Dec 2024
Train Your Mind to RESPOND, Not REACT
🔓 Get DOUBLE the content, FIRST access, and 2+ hour deep dives for just $1.99. Achieve inner peace faster. LIMITED TIME OFFER: Personalized Stoic playlists for the first 100 members! 🧠 No guess, just progress — take this quiz and get your personal development program. 📨 St ... Show More
19m 39s
Jul 2024
Chatterbox #322 – The Stoicism explosion
Curious about the growing popularity of Stoicism but not sure what it’s all about? In this engaging episode of Chatterbox, hosts Andrew and Anna dive into the philosophy of Stoicism. They unpack its principles, discuss why it has gained traction in recent years, and share practic ... Show More
33m 52s
Aug 2024
Build an UNBREAKABLE MIND Using Stoic Methods
Forge an Unbreakable Mindset: Embrace Stoic Philosophy to Conquer Adversity with Fearless Resolve and Insane Willpower. Discover the secrets of ancient Stoics to transform obstacles into opportunities, master self-discipline, metabolize fear into focused intensity, and achieve ex ... Show More
18m 56s
Dec 2024
Level Up in Life with These 11 Stoic Strategies
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40m 50s
May 2025
#417 — Philosophy for Life
<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Donald Robertson about Stoicism and the good life. They discuss the relationship between wisdom and virtue, ancient versions of psychotherapy, parallels between Stoicism and Buddhism, practical vs. analytical styles of philosophy, CBT's origins ... Show More
22m 30s