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Erick Cloward

"Act on your principles, not your moods." A weekly meditation on how Stoic principles can help you be a better human.https://stoic.coffeeFollow us on social media:https://instagram.com/stoic.coffeehttps://twitter.com/stoiccoffeehttps://facebook.com/stoiccoffee

  • 16 minutes 59 seconds
    322 - Wise Feelings: The Secret Sauce to Smart Choices

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    Do you see your emotions as something that get in the way? What if you had no emotions or ignored you emotions, do you think that you would make better choices? In this weeks episode I want to discuss how emotions are guides rather than enemies, and how emotions are the key to help us make better decisions. 


    “Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” 

    — Rumi

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    22 November 2024, 6:00 pm
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    321 - How to Think Like Socrates: Interview With Donald J. Robertson

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    Have you ever wanted to think like Socrates? Well you're in luck! This week's episode is an interview with Donald J. Robertson and we're talking about his new book, How to Think Like Socrates. We talk about the way that Socrates uses questions and critical thinking to overcome our own biases and logical fallacies, and how you can apply those to your life. 

    Donald is a licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and author of several books including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. Join me in this wide ranging conversation about how philosophy can you improve your thinking and mental health.

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    13 November 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 16 minutes 2 seconds
    320 - How to Actually Achieve Your Goals

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    Do you struggle in getting started with achieving your goals? Do you get overwhelmed and quit before you even start? In this week’s episode I want to talk about how you can change your mindset to help you work through the blocks that are keeping you from living the kind of life you want.


    “The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution.” 

    —Seneca

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    8 November 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 10 seconds
    319 - Q & A: Self Gaslighting, Communication, Romance, and Amor Fati

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    This weeks episode is another Q & A episode. I answer a few questions from listener about self gaslighting, romantic relationships, communicating with others, and applying amor fati in my own life. If you have any questions you'd like me to answer in future episodes drop me a note or a comment on social media and maybe I'll feature it in an upcoming episode.

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    "If we try to adapt our mind to the regular sequence of changes and accept the inevitable with good grace, our life will proceed quite smoothly and harmoniously."
    —Epictetus

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    31 October 2024, 10:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 10 seconds
    318 - Mental Health, Stoic Wisdom: Finding Calm in the Chaos

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    Do you struggle with mental health issues? Does depression seem like something that you can't shake?  In this episode, I want to talk about some of the tools of stoicism, as well as some other tools that can help you build a stronger foundation to weather the dark times

    "The lamp of wisdom shines brightest when lit by the flame of self awareness," 

    —Musonius Rufus

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    22 October 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 30 seconds
    317 - How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life (Part 2)

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    Do you want to be unconquerable? Do you want to live to the fullest of your potential? This week’s episode is part 2 of How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life. 

    “Adopt new habits yourself: consolidate your principles by putting them into practice.”

    —Epictetus

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    17 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 21 seconds
    316 - How to Be Unconquerable: Stoic Principles for Living Your Best Life (Part 1)

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    Are you living the kind of life you want? Do you know what’s stopping you? What if could become the kind of person you want to be? In this weeks episode I dive into 5 of my 10 principles for living your best life.

    “It is the power of the mind to be unconquerable.”

    —Seneca

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    10 October 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 24 seconds
    315 - The Strength to Feel: A Stoic’s Journey to Emotional Clarity and Connection

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    Do you feel like you're truly in charge of your emotions? It’s a question that can catch even the most reflective among us off-guard. Often, we feel as if our emotions are these wild, untamable forces that arise without our consent. We fear that adopting something like Stoicism might strip away the intensity of those feelings, leaving us like empty shells. But what if getting a handle on our emotions could help us experience them more deeply, rather than less?

    “The only journey is the one within.”

    —Rainer Maria Rilke

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    2 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 24 seconds
    314 - Think Slow, Act Fast: How to Plan and Win

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    Do you have to plan things? At work? In life? Often we hear about how we need to take action quickly, but in this episode I want to talk about how taking your time can save you a lot of time, stress, and even money.

    “Patience is the companion of wisdom.”

    —Marcus Aurelius

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    24 September 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 17 minutes 52 seconds
    313 - Q & A: Why Stoicism, Dealing with Narcissists, Agency, Acceptance and Boundaries

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    This weeks episode is another Q & A. I took some questions that I get in daily life, such as why I practice Stoicism as my guiding principles in life. I also talk about dealing with narcissists, acceptance of others, and how to have more agency in your life. If you'd like to ask me a question, just comment or send me a DM on social media at one of the links below!

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    17 September 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 58 seconds
    312 - Stoicism in Action: Interview with Shawn Sarazin

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    This weeks episode is an interview with one of my listeners, Sean Sarazan. Sean has a unique story about how he has put Stoicism into action. After decades of dealing with a recurring health issue, he made the dramatic decision to have his leg amputated. For many this decision would be devastating, but Sean, a practicing Stoic, was well prepared to deal with the changes and has found strength in facing the challenge. Join me as we talk about how he prepared for this decision and how he came out the other side.

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    9 September 2024, 1:00 pm
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