In the pursuit of a purposeful and anxiety-free life, this is a podcast series dedicated to practical applications of Stoic philosophy in our daily lives.
Season 7; Episode 13 (133) - ON THE SECRET TO INNER PEACE - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast
Inner peace...we all want it. We all chase it...but we can't seem to get there. Or if we do...it does not seem to last. The formula for a tranquil life is actually quite simple. Its consistent application, however, is where it gets difficult. In this episode, let's discuss some of the tools the Stoics used to help gain and (more importantly) maintain tranquillity.
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Season 7; Episode 12 (132) - ON STAYING GROUNDED - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast
In this episode, we will tackle some tips and tricks on Staying Grounded in a Chaotic World. Due to the current global economic and political climate, most human beings in the world today are feeling triggered, confused, fearful, crushed, hopeless, angry, etc. The answer? Copious amounts of alcohol. If that's not your thing, perhaps these Stoic tips and tricks can give you something to work with to try and get out of the despair we feel sometimes.
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Season 7; Episode 11 (131) - ON EMBRACING MISTAKES - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast
Errors are a normal part of being human. But we are too often so harsh on ourselves. A simple shift in focus from perfection to progression can help you overcome the death spiral of self-criticism. If you are a human being, then this episode might be for you, because the Stoics recognized we make mistakes sometimes and gave us some guidance to remain focused on the task at hand.
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Season 7; Episode 10 (130) - ON NAVIGATING EMOTIONS - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast
Emotions, emotions, emotions... when emotions rise up within us, it is so very difficult to remain grounded isn't it? This is a problem all humans face, as this is a glitch of our core operating system which ties back to survival instincts. But luckily the Stoics had some good advice on how to tackle emotions taking over our thoughts. I will share three (3) steps with you in this short episode to help anyone tackle their emotional waves and remain grounded.
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Season 7; Episode 9 (129) - ON CHASING DREAMS - Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast
Pursue dreams that are in the future...OK. Now don't focus on the future...Huh? Pursuing dreams can seem paradoxical as a Stoic, for we are trying to live in the present moment, but dreams are in the future. So how do we reconcile the two? Let me clarify how our teacher differentiates the pursuit of goals and dreams from our happiness and tranquillity in this episode of SFBL.
In the pursuit of a purposeful and anxiety-free life, this is a podcast series dedicated to practical applications of Stoic philosophy in our daily lives.
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