Are you confused about the different teachings of Stoicism you find on the internet? Would the Stoics advocate for the “hyper-masculine” culture that uses Stoicism to support some approaches to stress, dating, and how to treat others? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can be misused, and clear up some of the misconceptions of Stoicism been propagated by what some have called “Broicism”.

“The lamp of wisdom shines brightest when lit by the flame of self-awareness.”

― Musonius Rufus

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 Are you worried about finances? Do you struggle when you have a political conversation with somebody and it becomes heated? Do you worry about failing at life? Well, these are three questions that I'm going to answer today in another Q& A episode. 

“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.” — Will Rogers

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Self-made success, individual freedom, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps—these ideas have become the cornerstone of many modern cultures, especially in the West. But is this individualistic mindset really working for us? Today, we’re taking a look at why excessive individualism can be harmful, how it isolates us, and what Stoicism has to say about our interconnectedness and shared humanity.

“The wise man will never shut himself up within his own skin; he remembers that he is born for the good of all mankind.”

—Seneca

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We all suffer heartbreak from time to time. It’s an inevitable part of life with other people. So how can we use Stoicism to help us move past a broken heart? Today, we’re going to discuss how this ancient philosophy has some great tools to mend and move forward.

”There can be no doubt that the desire lovers have for each other is not so very different from friendship - you might say it was friendship gone mad.”

—Seneca

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As the new year begins, there is always a push to make resolutions and plans. Do you know what you want to accomplish next year? Do you have goals that you want to pursue? How do you plan on accomplishing them? Today I want to talk about some ideas about how you can more successful in achieving the things you want.

”Life is long if you know how to use it.” 

—Seneca

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Imagine a bowl, cracked and seemingly useless. Most of us would toss it out. But what if, instead, those cracks were mended with gold, transforming the broken object into something even more beautiful than before? This is the art of kintsugi, a Japanese philosophy that teaches us how to embrace flaws and failures as opportunities for growth and transformation. Today, we’ll explore how this perspective aligns with Stoicism and how it can help us turn failure and loss into resilience and strength.

“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places.” 

— Ernest Hemingway

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Have you ever tried to change someone’s mind, only to find them doubling down on their belief instead? Or maybe you’ve felt your own defenses rise when someone challenges your deeply held views? That’s the backfire effect in action—a cognitive bias where contradictory evidence only strengthens someone’s existing beliefs. Today, we’ll explore how Stoicism can help us recognize and mitigate this bias, both in ourselves and others.

"A man who is not afraid of the truth need never fear lies."

—Seneca

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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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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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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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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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