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Social Anxiety (Episode 125)
Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Mastering Desires to Combat Anxiety
The chapter discusses anxiety from a Stoic perspective, emphasizing how it arises from desires beyond personal control. It draws on Stoic teachings to show the importance of focusing on internal attributes over external approval, framing social anxiety as a lesson in mastering desires. By exploring the connection between desire, anxiety, and stress, the dialogue underscores the Stoic approach of not being swayed by external validations to overcome anxiety.
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