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Author Nancy Sherman on Building Resilience and Living Well | What Are You Making Up About This? That’s The Question.

May 12, 2021

In a captivating conversation, Nancy Sherman, a Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University and author known for her works on Stoicism, dives deep into resilience. She discusses using Stoicism to face emotional trauma rather than suppress it. Insights from her experience teaching this philosophy to the military are particularly poignant. The dialogue further explores themes of honor and resilience through John McCain's story, the emotional weight of grief, and the importance of community and self-compassion in navigating life's challenges.

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Nancy Sherman

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Resilience Through Stoicism and Community

17min

Honor and Resilience: The Story of John McCain in Captivity

2min

Stoicism and Resilience: A Journey Through Trauma

8min

Stoicism and Grief: Navigating Emotional Depths

32min

Emotional Depth in Stoicism

19min

Stoicism and the Power of Good Character

3min

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to author Nancy Sherman about her new book Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience, using Stoicism to work through emotional trauma rather than repress it, her experience teaching Stoic philosophy to the armed forces, and more.

Nancy Sherman is a New York Times Notable Author. She has written several books on Stoicism including Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy Behind the Military Mind. She has also written over 60 articles in the area of ethics, military ethics, the history of moral philosophy, ancient ethics, the emotions, moral psychology, and psychoanalysis. She is the Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University.

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