Tag: stoicism

  • 297 – From Socrates to Seneca: The Timeless Power of a Good Question

    297 – From Socrates to Seneca: The Timeless Power of a Good Question

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    “He who knows only his own side of the case, knows little of that.” —John Stuart Mill Embracing the wisdom of the Stoics, we delve into the art of questioning—a fundamental skill that not only enhances our understanding but also connects us deeply with others. Through reflective inquiry, we uncover the power of curiosity and…

  • 296 – How to Handle Frustration

    296 – How to Handle Frustration

    How do you deal with people who treat your poorly? What happens when someone lies, steals, or cheats? In this episode, it’s just me and the mic talking about how I’m dealing with some challenging situations and people in my life.

  • 291 – Finding Your Genius: Flipping Your Flaws Into Features

    291 – Finding Your Genius: Flipping Your Flaws Into Features

    “Strive for excellence, not perfection, because we often find excellence in our imperfections.” —Harriet Braiker Discover the transformative power of viewing your traits through a new lens. In this episode we explore how what we see as weaknesses can actually be strengths in disguise, urging us to shift our perspective and embrace our unique attributes…

  • 287 – Interview with Constatin Morun of Unleash Thyself Podcast

    287 – Interview with Constatin Morun of Unleash Thyself Podcast

    Dive into an enlightening conversation between Erick Cloward of the Stoic Coffee Break and Constantin Morun from Unleash Thyself Podcast. They explore the transformative power of self-discovery, the quest for purpose, and the journey to living a life aligned with one’s true self.

  • 274 – Interview with Hannah Gaber for the Jew-ish Podcast

    274 – Interview with Hannah Gaber for the Jew-ish Podcast

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    Meet Erick Cloward, host of the Stoic Coffee Break podcast. In this interview with Hannah Gaber, they discuss stoicism, leaving the mormon church, and the differences between askers and guessers. Tune in for an insightful conversation!

  • 259 – Enemies

    259 – Enemies

    “There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself – an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly.” — Antisthenes Do you have enemies? Are there people that you don’t like? Are there people who don’t like you? May there is someone who makes your…

  • 245 – Whining or Winning

    245 – Whining or Winning

    Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining. — Teddy Roosevelt Do you think that life is fair? Do you think it’s unfair? Are others “winning” when you are not? Today I want to talk about how we fall into unhelpful ways of thinking that reduces our ability to take responsibility for…

  • 244 – Interview with John Chancey of Knowledge Brew Supreme

    244 – Interview with John Chancey of Knowledge Brew Supreme

    This weeks episode is an interview I did with Dr. John Chancey of the Knowledge Brews Supreme podcast. It was really fun to dive into all kinds of interesting philosophical topics with John. He’s sharp, warm, and fun. I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed chatting with John.

  • 243 – All the Feels: How to Ride the Emotional Waves

    243 – All the Feels: How to Ride the Emotional Waves

    Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions. — Elizabeth Gilbert. Are you afraid of your feelings? Do you avoid, numb, or shut down your emotions? How much stress and anxiety do you create trying to avoid uncomfortable emotions? Today I want to talk about the power…

  • 242 – How to Become Another Person

    242 – How to Become Another Person

    If you really want to escape the things that harass you, what you’re needing is not to be in a different place but to be a different person. – Seneca. Are you living the life you want to? If you aren’t, do you know how to create big changes in your life? Today I want…