Dr. Steven C Hayes discusses negative emotions, wisdom, love, and acceptance in the modern age. The conversation explores anxiety, death, and the impact of technology on our well-being. It touches on the dangers of choosing virtue for others and emphasizes the importance of cultivating wisdom in decision-making.

The podcast delves into the discipline of action in Stoicism, including fulfilling duties, navigating indifferent factors, and acting purposefully. They explore the challenges of balancing exploration and commitment. They discuss the importance of ethics in decision-making and balancing desires with external factors. They explain premeditatio molarum as a negative counterpart to purpose setting. The challenge of maintaining equanimity while giving back is explored. Renouncing desire and historical examples are discussed.

Noah Rasheta, an expert on Buddhism and meditation, discusses key tenets of Buddhism, including suffering and craving. They explore the correlation between suffering and craving, as well as the concept of balance in Buddhism. The chapter also discusses the suitability of Buddhism for everyone, and where to find more information on Buddhism and the speaker's work.

Join a conversation about Stoicism's discipline of desire, mastering desire, Stoic theory of happiness, love for universal nature, mindfulness, Amor Fati, challenges, and how to love fate. Discover practical exercises, reprogramming desires, embracing interpretation, and living in the present moment. Explore Marcus Aurelius' teachings and navigating inner conflict in self-transformation.

Alexandra Hudson, founder of Civic Renaissance and author of The Soul of Civility, discusses the Stoic theory of political change, role models, and the importance of civility in the modern age. They explore the distinction between civility and politeness, the dangers of viewing the other side as evil, and provide resources for conversation and intellectual growth. Pre-order Alexandra's book for a deeper dive into the topic.

This podcast explores the discipline of judgment in Stoicism, discussing the importance of reasoning well, making accurate judgments, and withholding judgment when uncertain. It also delves into developing clear thinking with stoic checklists and the challenges of applying the discipline of ascent. The hosts emphasize the gradual development of virtue and the importance of building virtue over time.

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenHave you thought about the Roman Republic today? In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Josiah Osgood, a professor of classics and author of Uncommon Wrath:  How Caesar and Cato’s Deadly Rivalry Destroyed the Roman Republic. They discuss Cato the Younger, Julius Caesar, and the lessons we can take from both men.(02:21) Cato's Rome(07:30) The Young Caesar and Cato(14:21) Populist vs Aristocrat(16:05) When Did He Become Stoic?(18:30) Cato vs Caesar(25:11) Caesar's Life Philosophy(29:49) Did Cato Do the Right Thing?(37:03) What Can We Learn From Caesar(41:49) Was the Republic Worth Saving?(44:56) Should Stoics Always Resist a Tyrant?(50:59) Fabius Maximus – a Roman Model***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/

This episode of the podcast explores the key ideas of Buddhism and their comparisons with Stoicism. They discuss the founding parable, the Four Noble Truths, and the Middle Way. The similarities and differences between Stoicism and Buddhism are also examined. They also touch on topics like building stoic mindfulness and the relationship between propositional claims and Buddhism.

Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on Maven“If a text is not offensive to anyone, it probably isn't very important.”In this conversation, Caleb speaks with Jeremy Wayne Tate, the Co-founder and President of the Classic Learning Test.The Classic Learning Test is bringing back a focus on educating the whole human person by focusing on the great works and fundamental philosophical questions about how to live.If you check out the CLT author bank you’ll find several Stoic names – which we at Stoa love to see.This conversation focuses on the purpose of education, testing, and how to approach the classics today – all with someone who is in the arena shaping how education is done today.https://www.cltexam.comhttps://twitter.com/JeremyTate41(03:31) Telos and Tests(06:06) Why Go Back To The Classics?(08:17) The SAT(09:09) Elite Education(11:05) The Stoics(12:14) Crucial Questions(16:46) How to Approach the Great Works(20:07) C. S. Lewis***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/

The podcast explores the overlap between contemporary psychology and Stoic philosophy. They discuss the work of Daniel Kahneman and the interaction between system one and system two thinking. The concept of anchoring and its application in everyday life is explored, along with the importance of training attention and raising the baseline. The limitations of human intuition and ways to improve thinking are also discussed.