Stoicism for a Better Life

February 19, 2025

Season 7; Episode 5 (125) – ON TRYING TO PLEASE OTHERS – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 7; Episode 5 (125) – ON TRYING TO PLEASE OTHERS – Our unhealthy wantingness to please others is no fault of our own. From a young age, we are trained to make the authority figure (parent, teacher, coach, manager, etc.,) happy and to do as they say. Later in life, this can translate into an unhealthy habit of trying […]

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February 14, 2025

Season 7; Episode 4 (124) – ON CONTROLLING ANXIETY – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 7; Episode 4 (124) – ON CONTROLLING ANXIETY – Point to a human being who does not feel anxious at times, and I will point to a liar. All human beings feel anxiety (same as pessimism) because it is a natural pre-programmed survival mechanism, like breathing! You do not think of breathing, but you just consistently do it. So […]

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February 12, 2025

Season 7; Episode 3 (123) – ON STAYING FOCUSED ON THE TASK AT HAND – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 7; Episode 3 (123) – ON STAYING FOCUSED ON THE TASK AT HAND – Am I the only one that feels staying focused on the task at hand is an impossible task? Distractions galore in the form of responsibilities, goals, tasks, demands of the world around us from bosses, family, kids, etc… Let me share with you a few […]

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February 4, 2025

Season 7; Episode 2 (122) – ON YOUR TRUE VALUE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Attaining perfection. We are all perfectionists to a certain extent. Some more than others, but we all struggle to do what we know we should be doing. So what did the Stoics say about it and how do I apply it today? Let’s find out together in this short episode. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel […]

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January 30, 2025

Season 7; Episode 1 (121) – ON YOUR TRUE VALUE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Everywhere we look it is chaos, divisiveness, injustice, unfairness and uncertainty. Seriously…how does anyone get through life without breaking down into a fetal position and crying? I’m not sure how you guys do it, but let me share with you how I get through on this short opener for season 7. I’m really looking forward to this season with you […]

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May 30, 2024

Season 6; Episode 20 (120) – ON LETTING GO – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Indifference is the greatest tool we Stoics have in navigating the poop that comes with life. Let us finish the season with some of the best advice Epictetus gives us. – Let it go. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you can, please don’t forget to support your old pal Anderson!)

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May 29, 2024

Season 6; Episode 19 (119) – ON THE GREATER BODY AND THE WHOLE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

I get knocked down…but I get up again! You ain’t never gonna keep me down. Chumbawamba got it right. But how do we get back up when we get knocked down? Let me share another trick our Stoic ancestors teach us – Remember that you are part of the whole and a larger body. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other […]

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May 28, 2024

Season 6; Episode 18 (118) – ON TRUE STRENGTH – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

We keep aiming for higher highs and judge our awesomeness on whether we attain said highs. However, true strength comes from the capacity to get back to yourself (your true self) at any given moment, especially when things around you seem difficult. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you can, please […]

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May 27, 2024

Season 6; Episode 17 (117) – ON REBIRTH (METEMPSYCHOSIS) & DAY ONE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

I was asked if I believe in rebirth. Let’s talk about Metempsychosis) and treating every day as day one. If you can treat every day as a rebirth and the first day of a new behaviour pattern, you will find this cheat-code very useful. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you […]

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May 23, 2024

Season 6; Episode 16 (116) – ON FEEDING THE POSITIVE VOICE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

There is a White Wolf (positive voice) and a Dark Wolf (negative wolf). The Dark Wolf inside us is filled with fear, anger, envy, jealousy, greed, and arrogance. The White Wolf is filled with peace, love, hope, courage, humility, compassion, and faith. They battle constantly, so make sure you feed the one you want, not the one your body (the vessel) […]

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Season 7; Episode 5 (125) – ON TRYING TO PLEASE OTHERS – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 7; Episode 4 (124) – ON CONTROLLING ANXIETY – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 7; Episode 3 (123) – ON STAYING FOCUSED ON THE TASK AT HAND – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 7; Episode 2 (122) – ON YOUR TRUE VALUE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 7; Episode 1 (121) – ON YOUR TRUE VALUE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 6; Episode 20 (120) – ON LETTING GO – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 6; Episode 19 (119) – ON THE GREATER BODY AND THE WHOLE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 6; Episode 18 (118) – ON TRUE STRENGTH – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 6; Episode 17 (117) – ON REBIRTH (METEMPSYCHOSIS) & DAY ONE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 6; Episode 16 (116) – ON FEEDING THE POSITIVE VOICE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast