Stoic Coffee Break

Being a Stoic does not mean being apathetic; it means being effective. Stoicism is about controlling your response and choosing your actions wisely. A Stoic is emotionally balanced, not devoid of feeling. The podcast explores the misconception of Stoicism as apathy and highlights the importance of aligning actions with principles. It emphasizes self-awareness and living with purpose. The hosts discuss their journey with Stoicism and introduce the Stoic Coffee House, a community for living out Stoic principles.

Explore the impact of our judgments on our emotions and the power of storytelling. Understand how our perspective is influenced by unconscious thoughts, emotional triggers, and biological stressors. Learn the importance of examining and challenging the stories we tell ourselves. Discover how our thoughts create emotions and the process of questioning and choosing better responses.

The podcast explores the impact of seeking comfort and avoiding challenges, comparing the consequences of excessive reliance on convenience to a fictional society in Wall-E. It highlights the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth, using examples such as Spartan Races and overcoming addiction. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to redefine their perception of pleasure and pain as opportunities for long-term pleasure.

Learn about the art of improvising and making the best of your circumstances using examples from Jason Bourne and professional poker players. Embrace what you have and work with it, focusing on personal characteristics and accepting challenges. Take action instead of wishing for change and address difficult situations with strategies.

Explore the Stoic approach to living in the present moment and embracing uncertainty. Learn about the importance of cherishing the limited time we have with loved ones and letting go of the desire to control things beyond our control. Discover the 'yes and' mindset from improv to help navigate unexpected twists and turns in life.

“Reason shows us there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”— SenecaOne of the core tenants of Stoicism is to be aware of, and to focus on what we can control and let go of those we can’t. One area that we don’t have control over is what happened in the past. It is not something that can we can change, yet it is one of the hardest things for us to let go of. Regrets are a prison of our own making, but we are the ones that hold the key to our escape. Learning how to untangle ourselves from past can bring us so peace and freedom to move more lightly in the present.--Hello friends! Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, head on over to patreon.com/stoicoffee and help support this podcast by becoming a patron. Also stop by the website at www.stoic.coffee where you can sign up for our newsletter, and buy some great looking shirts and hoodies at the Stoic Coffee Shop. Also, if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it. Word of mouth is the best way to help this podcast grow. Thanks again for listening.Send us a textMy book Stoicism 101 is available! Order here!Find out more at https://stoic.coffeeWatch episodes on YouTube!Find me on linkedIn, instagram, or threads.Thanks again for listening!

The podcast discusses the importance of connecting with others and being social during the pandemic. It emphasizes understanding and accepting our needs, as well as recognizing and fulfilling them in a healthy manner through self-honesty and open communication.

The podcast discusses the challenge of receiving criticism and why it is difficult for us to hear. It explores the importance of seeking and receiving honest feedback for personal growth. The host shares upcoming events and announcements in the Stoic Coffee community.

Explore the impact of anxiety in a modern world and how our brains are wired to perceive threats. Discover the connection between physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Learn strategies to manage anxiety through mindfulness, physical activity, and being intentional in daily tasks.

Reflect on the importance of appreciating what you already have, finding happiness in your own circumstances, and cultivating appreciation and presence through practicing abstinence and imagining life without certain relationships and possessions.