The What Is Stoicism? Podcast
Allan John (What Is Stoicism?)
Using Stoic philosophy to help you (and me): LEARN from the past, PLAN for the future, LIVE in the present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 5, 2022 • 4min
How To Quickly Extinguish Anger And Resentment Toward Others
Today's episode unpacks the specific guidelines Marcus Aurelius reminded himself of when feeling anger and resentment toward others for their actions.📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoicism? on Substack:https://whatisstoicism.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2022 • 8min
This Could Change How You Think About Stoicism
How to look beyond isolated quotes, find the deeper meaning, and benefit by applying the principle.📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoicism? on Substack:https://whatisstoicism.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2022 • 25min
"What does Stoicism mean to you?": Answers from modern Stoics
For today's episode, I welcome 8 guests who kindly submitted their own answers to the question: "What does Stoicism mean to you?"Their considered responses give great insight into how practitioners of Stoicism view the philosophy.Many thanks to Enda Harte, Brittany Polat, Michael McGill, Ranjini George, Kasey Pierce, Jamie Ryder, Lydia Scratch, Brandon Tumblin, and Henry Manampiring!📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoicism? on Substack:https://whatisstoicism.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2022 • 5min
Here’s What We Are... (A Brief Perspective Reset)
What we are and what we think we are can sometimes be very different things.When we get overwhelmed, it can help to look for an alternative perspective.📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoicism? on Substack:https://whatisstoicism.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2022 • 45min
How to Use Stoicism to Discard Your Anxiety: An Interview With Jon Brooks
A special interview to mark episode 50 of The What Is Stoicism? Podcast!Today's guest is Jon Brooks, creator of The Stoic Handbook and HighExistence. As a big fan of Jon's work, it was a pleasure for me to have him on the podcast.In this episode, we discuss using Stoicism to cope with anxiety and talk about Jon's flagship course Stoic Anxiety Mastery.📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoicism? on Substack:https://whatisstoicism.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2022 • 3min
A Better (Stoic) Way To Escape Pain
Alan Watts, a renowned philosopher who popularized Eastern thought in the West, delves into the intricate relationship between pain and desire. He argues that the very wish to escape pain creates additional suffering. By embracing Stoic acceptance, we can diminish our struggles and fully experience the moment. This engaging discussion reveals how merging the desire to escape with the pain itself can lead to a profound shift in perspective, offering listeners practical insights for navigating life's inevitable challenges.
Aug 24, 2022 • 2min
A Quick Reminder Of What Is And Isn't Within Your Control
🔗 Cheat sheetWhat is and isn't within your control: https://whatisstoicism.com/stoicism-resources/what-is-and-isnt-within-your-control-a-cheatsheet/📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoicism? on Substack:https://whatisstoicism.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2022 • 7min
These 2 Stoic Practices Will Ease Your Anxiety
🔗 Show links:Amor Fati: https://whatisstoicism.com/stoicism-definition/what-is-amor-fati/Negative Visualisation: https://whatisstoicism.com/stoicism-definition/what-is-negative-visualisation/📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoicism? on Substack:https://whatisstoicism.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2022 • 3min
Why We Have Two Ears And One Tongue
How to stay Stoic in a noisy world.📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoicism? on Substack:https://whatisstoicism.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 3, 2022 • 11min
10 Stoic Questions That Will Get You To Take Action Today
Waste no more time arguing what a good person should be. Be one.💪 Exercise linksAnonymous acts of kindness: https://whatisstoicism.com/stoicism-resources/exercise-do-an-anonymous-act-of-kindness/Define your principles: https://whatisstoicism.com/stoicism-resources/exercise-define-your-epithets-for-the-self/View from above: https://whatisstoicism.com/stoicism-resources/exercise-experience-the-view-from-above/---📻 FOR MORE STOIC AUDIO + EMAIL CONTENTCheck out What Is Stoicism? on Substack:https://whatisstoicism.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
