The Via Stoica Podcast A Stoic Conversation with Kortney Yasenka: Finding Your Enough Through Stoicism and Lagom
Sep 22, 2025
Kortney Yasenka, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and author, bridges Stoicism and the Swedish concept of lagom—living with balance. She discusses how asking 'What is enough?' fosters a meaningful life. Kortney highlights daily reflection on Stoic quotes and practical strategies for contentment in our busy world. She shares insights from her therapy practice, emphasizing the importance of defining personal values and finding joy in simplicity, all while navigating the challenges of modern life.
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Teaching Stoicism To School Leaders
- Kortney ran a day-long Stoicism retreat for school administrators using interactive scenarios and Ryan Holiday's The Obstacle Is the Way.
- Administrators understood the idea but often misidentified what was truly within their control.
CBT's Deep Stoic Roots
- Kortney discovered Stoicism while researching for a quotes book and noticed CBT's roots in Stoic ideas.
- She realized Stoicism underlies many modern therapeutic techniques and everyday advice.
Let Virtues Guide Hard Choices
- Use Stoic virtues to guide decisions so you can accept outcomes regardless of what happens.
- Focus on what you can control and know you did your best based on wisdom and virtues.
