Stoicism for a Better Life

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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May 22, 2024

Season 6; Episode 15 (115) – ON GRATITUDE TO BEAT PESSIMISM – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

We are naturally pessimistic animals, as pessimism was a necessary survival tool for our species. However, in today’s modern world, pessimism is no longer necessary. Moreover, it is 100% detrimental to our mental health and general attitude. Practicing gratitude is the single most effective tool against pessimism. So, grab a pen and your journal and practice gratitude to save your […]

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May 21, 2024

Season 6; Episode 14 (114) – ON PATIENCE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Patience is the highest virtue. We’ve all heard this expression, but how does it impact your life, virtue and mental state/anxieties? You may be surprised how tightly wound together patience and the quality of your life is. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you can, please don’t forget to support your […]

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May 17, 2024

Season 6; Episode 13 (113) – ON WHY YOUR DEFINITION OF HAPPINESS IS WRONG – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

In today’s colloquial language, there are two definitions of happiness: One meaning joy and elation; and one meaning equanimity and tranquillity. If you have trouble attaining happiness, then you are probably defining it the wrong way. Let me share with you what our ancient Stoic teachers had to say. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL […]

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May 16, 2024

Season 6; Episode 12 (112) – ON THE BEST HOBBY / RELAXATION – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

What is the best hobby that you can do to reset your mind, body and soul? Is it meditation? Is it shooting guns? Is it hiking, or motorcycling? Let me share with you what works for this old Stoic. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you can, please don’t forget to […]

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May 15, 2024

Season 6; Episode 11 (111) – ON WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU ARE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

You might have heard me say over and over again…as long as you remember who you are, what you are and where you are, nothing in this temporal world can harm you. In this episode I will expand on this. Spotify iPhone, Google, Anchor, +8 other platforms SFBL YouTube Channel SFBL Website SFBL Patreon (IF you can, please don’t forget […]

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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

Season 6; Episode 15 (115) – ON GRATITUDE TO BEAT PESSIMISM – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 6; Episode 14 (114) – ON PATIENCE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 6; Episode 13 (113) – ON WHY YOUR DEFINITION OF HAPPINESS IS WRONG – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 6; Episode 12 (112) – ON THE BEST HOBBY / RELAXATION – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast

Season 6; Episode 11 (111) – ON WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU ARE – Stoicism For a Better Life Podcast