Stoicism and Nonconformity
Ralph Waldo Emerson drew great inspiration from the Stoics and utilized their knowledge to start the wave of transcendentalism. On this episode we discuss his views on nonconformity.
Jan 13, 2025•17 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Stoic Sage
The Stoic Sage is dedicated to using past knowledge to empower people today. We discuss modern, everyday challenges and use Stoicism's tools and techniques to teach you “how to think” rather than “what to think”.
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Emotions and Stoic Political Thought
In Stoic political thought, emotions are seen as judgements that can influence political actions and decision. Stoicism offers a clear roadmap to address difficulties in politics.
Jan 06, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 52
Be a friend to yourself this coming year
As we prep for the new year, lets not forget adding "becoming a friend to oneself" as part of your resolutions.
Dec 09, 2024•10 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Your Life and Your Death
It takes courage to see your life outside of the opinions of others, only when you do so can you live authentically and fully. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Jul 08, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Adversity and Nature
What does adversity have to do with nature? What is nature according to the stoics? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Jun 24, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 49
How a Stoic deals with adversity
It’s is not the adversity itself, but your judgements about them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Jun 17, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 48
Addressing your aversions
Do you ruminate over the past or worry about the future? Marcus suggests 2 steps to help you test those mental impressions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Jun 03, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Keeping your judgements of others in check
We often make judgements of people we know nothing about. The online world makes it event easier to judge, but this is not the Stoic way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
May 28, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Post anger clarity
You’ve controlled your anger, what now? What should I do to address the situation? Seneca has some advice for us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
May 06, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Pause and delay your anger
Anger is a passion that is difficult to control. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Apr 29, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 44
The desire to avoid
Checking your impressions is an important practice, but do you check those things which you avoid? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Apr 22, 2024•10 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Boil your desires for externalities
Objectify your desires to truly understand what it is that you’re chasing. This will ensure your desires do not become passions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Apr 08, 2024•12 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Challenge your anxieties
An anxious mind is the consequence of bad judgement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Apr 01, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Creating your inner citadel
Retreating to your inner citadel is easier when you can address the problems with statements and in turn, reframe the initial impressions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Mar 11, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Addressing physical and mental pains
Your mind and body are connected, however, you do have co tell over your will - your ability to choose how you respond to pain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Mar 04, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 39
Marcus Aurelius’ four moods to avoid
We will discuss the four moods that could negatively impact your philosophical progress, which we identified by Marcus Aurelius. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Feb 26, 2024•10 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Are your judgements in check?
Before we ask ourselves whether or not something is within our control, we need to make sure our judgments about certain things are reasonable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Feb 12, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 37
The philosopher doctor
The philosopher is a doctor for the soul and the philosophers school is the hospital for the soul. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Jan 29, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 36
The purpose of practicing mindfulness
Questioning every action may be difficult but we are creatures of habit, therefore, being mindful in fast and difficult moments calls for more practice in becoming more mindful. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Jan 22, 2024•10 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Being a Stoic Cosmopolitan
Expand your sphere of compassion and care past yourself, past your family, you friends and into your communities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Jan 16, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Setting up your own rules for a good life
The four virtues should be flexible based on your capabilities and your individual realities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Jan 08, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Be a friend first
Don’t use stoicism as an object when you’re trying to help people. Embody the philosophy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Jan 02, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Being a reserved Stoic
Do not stretch yourself too thin! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Dec 26, 2023•8 min•Season 3Ep. 31
The Political Stoic
“The lesser of two evils” is still deciding do choose evil. Do whatever political good you can. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Dec 18, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Always review your actions
Not while in bed, but before bed, a Stoic should honestly review their actions. Remember to pardon yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Nov 06, 2023•6 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Who is your Sage?
When no one is looking, how do you keep yourself accountable for maintaining your Stoic philosophy? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Oct 30, 2023•8 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Addressing temporary madness
Catch and release the feelings of anger! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Oct 23, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Renaissance Wisdom: Ethics and Prosperity
Today's episode is joined by Shane Sorensen from Renaissance Wisdom where we discuss Ethics and Prosperity. What wisdom can we draw from the past to bring into today's struggles? Learn out more about Shane and Renaissance Wisdom here: https://renaissance-wisdom.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Difficulties into opportunities
You can be Stoic in the moment, but can you reflect on oneself as well? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Sep 11, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 26
How Marcus Aurelius dealt with frustrating people
Today we discuss how Marcus Aurelius dealt with frustrating people and the passages we referenced. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestoicsage/support
Sep 04, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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