Episodes

  • Stoicism and Nonconformity

    Stoicism and Nonconformity
    Jan 13 2025

    Ralph Waldo Emerson drew great inspiration from the Stoics and utilized their knowledge to start the wave of transcendentalism. On this episode we discuss his views on nonconformity.

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    17 mins
  • Emotions and Stoic Political Thought

    Emotions and Stoic Political Thought
    Jan 6 2025

    In Stoic political thought, emotions are seen as judgements that can influence political actions and decision. Stoicism offers a clear roadmap to address difficulties in politics.

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    11 mins
  • Be a friend to yourself this coming year

    Be a friend to yourself this coming year
    Dec 9 2024

    As we prep for the new year, lets not forget adding "becoming a friend to oneself" as part of your resolutions.
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    10 mins
  • Your Life and Your Death

    Your Life and Your Death
    Jul 8 2024
    It takes courage to see your life outside of the opinions of others, only when you do so can you live authentically and fully. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
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    18 mins
  • Adversity and Nature

    Adversity and Nature
    Jun 24 2024
    What does adversity have to do with nature? What is nature according to the stoics? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
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    16 mins
  • How a Stoic deals with adversity

    How a Stoic deals with adversity
    Jun 17 2024
    It’s is not the adversity itself, but your judgements about them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
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    17 mins
  • Addressing your aversions

    Addressing your aversions
    Jun 3 2024
    Do you ruminate over the past or worry about the future? Marcus suggests 2 steps to help you test those mental impressions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
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    9 mins
  • Keeping your judgements of others in check

    Keeping your judgements of others in check
    May 28 2024
    We often make judgements of people we know nothing about. The online world makes it event easier to judge, but this is not the Stoic way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
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    15 mins