Author: Erick
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360 – Advice for a New Year
At the end of the year is always a good time to step back and think about the year to come. Maybe you have some goals that you want to accomplish. Maybe get in better shape and eat better or pick up a new skill. But have you thought about what kind of attributes you…
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359 – Who do You Think You Are?: Identity and Self-Belief
What do you believe about yourself? Do you have beliefs that keep from stepping into your true self? Today I want to talk about self-beliefs and how the ideas that we hold about ourselves might just be your biggest obstacle to becoming who you want to be. “When I let go of what I am,…
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358 – How to Love Like a Stoic: Loving From Wholeness
Love is the greatest thing in the world. We’re all trying to build relationships that enrich our lives. But can Stoicism help us love better? Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can help you be a more loving person. “Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom…
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357 – The Investment of Attention
What do you invest your attention in? Are you investing in things that enrich your life or keep you distracted? Today I want to talk about the importance of attention and what it’s costing you. “You live as if you were destined to live forever, no thought of your frailty ever enters your head, of…
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356 – Q & A: Temperance, Self-Forgiveness, Dealing with Chaos
Discover how temperance, self-forgiveness, and stoicism can help you navigate life’s chaos. Learn practical ways to balance indulgence, forgive past mistakes, and handle overwhelming news and events. In this week’s Q&A session we explore these vital principles and enhance your life.
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355 – On Anger: Interview with Donald Robertson
Anger is a powerful force in the world, but the effects of anger often cause greater harm than the cause of it. Many see anger as a necessary emotion for human survival, but the Stoics warned us against anger, calling it a “temporary madness”. In my personal life, anger has been a recurring theme since…
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354 – What Would You Do If You Were Valuable?
What do you value in this life? Maybe your home? Your job? Your family? But do you value yourself? Today I want to talk about the importance of self-value an how Stoicism can help you find the treasure within. “Do not degrade your own soul; it will soon be out of your power to bring…
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353 – Polyvagal Theory and Stoicism: Interview with Justin Senseri
Have you ever wondered about how your emotional well being is connected to your body? In this week’s episode, I interview therapist and host of the Stuck Not Broken podcast, Justin Senseri about polyvagal theory and how it inter-relates to Stoicism. Justin Sunseri is a therapist and coach who thinks the world needs a new…
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352 – Emotional Courage: Masculinity and Stoicism
What does it mean to be a man? How do our perceptions and ideas about masculinity hinder men from living full and happy lives? Today we’re going to dive into how Stoicism can help us develop a more healthy definition of masculinity. “We teach boys that being vulnerable is being weak. And then we wonder…
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351 – From Socrates to CBT: Interview with Dr. Scott Waltman PsyD
This week’s episode is an interview with Dr. Scott Waltman PsyD. Dr. Scott Waltman, PsyD, ABPP, is a clinician, international trainer, and practice-based researcher. His interests include evidence-based psychotherapy practice, training, and implementation in systems that provide care to underserved populations.