Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenIn this conversation, Caleb speaks with Spencer Klavan. Spencer is a classicist, author of How to Save the West, and host of the Young Heretics podcast.Spencer argues that we face five crises and how we respond to them determines who we are as individuals and society. These crises pertain to reality, body, meaning, religion, and regime.We discuss these challenges, Classical accounts of virtue, and whether Stoicism has what it takes to answer the predicament we're in.Gateway to the StoicsHow to Save the West(00:32) Spencer's Story(06:59) Career and The Hero's Journey(11:12) Recovering The Good(16:55) The Unitary Nature of Virtue(30:30) How to Save The West(35:00) When was the West at its Best?(39:11) Crises(44:11) Is Stoicism Enough?***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenWe discuss one of the most important Stoic ideas: Role ethics.This is a decision making framework from the Stoic philosopher, Epictetus. It’s a challenge to live a meaningful life by performing the roles you’ve been assigned and the roles you’ve chosen with excellence. We talk about the different kinds of roles we should occupy according the Stoics and how these roles provide a direction for life.(01:54) Why Role Ethics Matters(09:11) What Role Ethics Is(11:36) What Are My Roles?(13:18) The Role of Human Being(18:00) Specific Roles(23:54) Relationships(35:29) Chosen Roles(42:23) Role Ethics and Career Choice(48:49) Outstanding Questions***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenIn this conversation Caleb speaks with Greg Lopez. Greg is a practicing secular Buddhist and Stoic. He’s also the co-author, with Massimo Pigliucci, of A Handbook for New Stoics. They discuss Greg’s struggle to combine the two philosophies, and different accounts of mindfulness.Greg's Stoicon 2020 talk(02:12) Buddhism and Stoicism(12:25) Daily Practice(16:05) Varieties of Mindfulness(21:20) Stoic Mindfulness(33:13) The Notion of Self (38:21) Karma(42:45) Eclecticism***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenIn this episode, Caleb and Michael discuss mindfulness and Stoicism. They start by covering two central definitions of modern mindfulness, move to comparing those accounts with Stoic mindfulness, and end by talking about different ways to become more mindful.(05:47) What is Mindfulness?(15:52) Stoic Mindfulness(26:12) Comparing Mondern Mindfulness & Stoic Mindfulness(33:27) What's The Purpose of Mindfulness?(37:10) How to Build Mindfulness***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: https://www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podRemember – if you try it and find it useful, but truly cannot afford Stoa, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenIn this conversation Caleb speaks with Will Johncock, the philosopher, sociologist and author of Beyond the Individual: Stoic Philosophy on Community and Connection. Will’s work highlights the deeply social aspect of Stoicism and offers an essential frame for thinking about our own lives, the lives of the people around us, and our world. Will reminds us that we share our nature with the world and people around us. This provides a source of meaning and guidance.https://willjohncock.com/(03:28) The Individual and Social Aspects of Stoicism(07:54) Being Social(13:38) Rationality in the Universe(18:59) Egoism(29:52) Autonomy Culture(36:17) Virtue(38:58) The Problem of Evil(42:56) Moral Luck(46:58) History or Life Philosophy?***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/

Explore the Stoic perspective on anger and why it is always considered bad. Discuss the nature and mechanics of anger, including its negative effects and distinction between righteous and uncontrollable anger. Discover how stoicism helps maintain calmness, control intense emotions, and respond to trash-talking with motivation instead of anger. Challenge the belief that good people need anger to address injustice and learn how duty can be a motivator without anger.

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenIn this conversation, Caleb speaks with Chris Gill. It is one of the best explanations from a scholar who regularly interacts with practitioners.This episode was released previously on the Stoa App. We’re currently running an annual special for our membership in the month of June: https://stoameditation.com/We discuss the Stoic virtue, the idea of indifference, the Stoic view of emotions, and how to be happy.(01:32) Defining Stoicism(06:34) Indifferents(09:06) Social and Ethical Development(11:48) Emotional Development(21:20) Practice vs Theory(25:23) Epictetus's Advice(28:25) 3 Disciplines(37:02) Grounding Virtues(42:02) Stoic Exercises(44:34) Open QuestionsSubscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podListen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/

Arvo Pärt, a guest on this podcast, discusses the importance of consuming art to achieve a Stoic mental state. They explore the practice of 'the view from above' as a spiritual exercise in Stoicism, emphasize the interconnectedness of all things, and discuss the practical applications of this concept. They also delve into expanding perspectives, the importance of salience, and the limitations of the 'view from above' perspective.

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenThis is our 50th episode! Thank you for listening and supporting Stoa Conversations. If you’d like to support the show, please subscribe, leave a review, and share an episode with a friend. Also, send a note to stoa@stoameditation.com. We read and respond to every single one.This episode is with Dr. Marcus Hedahl. Marcus turns the tables and asks Caleb Ontiveros about his article, Stoicism For Me But Not For Thee. They each discuss how to talk to irrational and non-Stoic people.Stoicism For Me But Not For TheeMarcus Hedahl on Stoic Happiness(03:01) Stoicism for Me(16:28) Blaming Others(19:18) Pluralism?(20:55) Inviting Others to Stoicism(31:57) Why Do We Want Others to be Stoic(33:52) Groaning With Others(40:43) Pity and Empathy

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenMichael and Caleb discuss…Jordan Peterson. In a previous episode, we covered 12 Rules for Life. Jordan Peterson is a controversial political and cultural figure – but in that discussion, we put all that aside.In this discussion, we bring it all back.We cover what we see as Peterson’s virtues and vices in this conversation and how they impact his work. We discuss soldier mindset, audience capture, beauty, and neuroticism. Peterson is a role model for us, but also, an anti-model. This was a useful discussion for clarifying what we find valuable from the man, what we don’t, and how that shapes what we want to do with Stoa.(01:49) Introduction(03:44) The Good(12:29) Don't Apologize to the Mob(18:39) The Bad(27:58) Soldier Mindset(45:31) Outstanding Questions(49:07) Conclusionhttps://stoameditation.com/blog/12-rules-for-life/***Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/podListen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/