The Strong Stoic Podcast

We're currently living in a hyper-sensitive world. There are pros and cons to everything - certainly, there are benefits to being considerate of other's feelings. At the same time, it does seem to be the most common "injustice" discussed today - taking offence. But what do Stoics say about being offended? Should we fight offensive speech, or simply take no offence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocco Jarman is a poet, philosopher, artist, and mindfulness coach. He hosts the Eyes Wide Open Life Podcast where he explores important questions about the human experience. His podcast, like the Stoic Stoic, is part of the Walled Garden Podcast Network as well. In this episode, Rocco and I discuss the Hero’s Journey (we get a bit nerdy on the Lord of the Rings), the current “mess” that we’re in, and how we can become more deeply connected. Please welcome, Rocco Jarman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are numerous well-known benefits to physical exercise. Many often think about exercise as strengthening the body, yet most athletes would argue that the largest benefit is strengthening the mind. What does Stoicism say about exercise? Is it important or mere vanity? Should all Stoics partake in developing the body? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a very helpful idea in Stoicism that we don't actually own anything in life. Of course, there are some obvious examples - you don't own externals, such as other people or other people's possessions - but at the same time, we often fall victim to routine and assume that we do, in fact, own everything around us. We even seem to think, in many ways, that we own those closest to us. This is a delusion that needs to be removed from our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juan Pérez is a business consultant focused on bringing ancient philosophy, particularly Stoicism, into the business workplace. He is also the host and creator of the Podcast Estoicismo Practico, which is a Spanish podcast on Stoic philosophy. Juan is also, like me, involved in The Walled Garden as a director and philosopher. In the episode, Juan and I discuss language barriers in understanding philosophy, how to incorporate philosophy into business and to be a Stoic leader, and much more. Please welcome Juan Pérez.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often use the terms "pride" and "ego" interchangeably, but do they really mean the same thing? Pride is often defined in philosophy as a deadly sin. At the same time, we often say things like: "you should have pride in your work". Are we referring to the same thing that the ancient Greeks did, or is there a simple misunderstanding in how we're using these terms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Science has done amazing things for our society. It's the backbone of engineering, which has enabled us to design and build skyscrapers, cellphones, fancy cars, and literally every other piece of technology you can think of. It's also led to the creation of vaccines and other medical breakthroughs, helping us live longer and healthier. However, do we struggle with a scientific hubris? Is it possible that many of us view science similar to how historical people would view the church? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane Sorensen is the owner of the popular Instagram profile “Renaissance Wisdom” where he shares philosophical ideas from the renaissance and ancient philosophy. He recently released his new book, Renaissance wisdom: How to Flourish in the Modern Day. OG’s of the Strong Stoic Podcast would know that Shane’s been on the podcast twice before, so this is his third appearance. In this episode, we talk about his new book, the importance of faith in life, how to deal with losing faith, and much more. Please welcome: Shane Sorensen.Find Shane and his book at:www.renaissance-wisdom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all afraid of something, but it's often said that courage isn't the lack of fear, but acting despite it. In other words, fear isn't good or bad in and of itself but rather how you react to such fear. And that is true, but this seems to be only one way of looking at fear. After all, your fear can work FOR you if you think about it in the right way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Work and duty are very important to a Stoic lifestyle. And there is always so much work to do! Between working to pay for food and rent, building relationships, raising children, and fighting the never-ending list of injustices in the world, you can quite literally work yourself to death. However, is this what we should be doing? It's often said that "evil does not sleep" - does that mean that we, fighters of the good fight, should not sleep either? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices